Iowa State linebacker Cael Brezina (9) recovers a Miami fumble during last season’s Pop Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Fla. AP

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After presenting two lists of local college football players to watch this season, the High Five looks at more players from the area spread throughout the country on FBS college teams.

5. Cael Brezina, LB, Iowa State

The Downers Grove North graduate made an immediate impact as a true freshman last season with the Cyclones.

Brezina made seven starts and played eight games while battling injuries. He notched 22 tackles including three for loss. In his first college game, he had five tackles in a win over Iowa.

Brezina took advantage of his playing time when much of the team’s linebacking corps wound up getting injured. This fall, despite l

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