A victory over Hawaii on Saturday at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex in Honolulu could potentially land San Diego State in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2021. Here’s a look at five potential NFL prospects to watch:

Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State, Sr.

Johnson was recently named a midseason first-team All-America selection by multiple outlets, including The Associated Press, Sports Illustrated and Athlon Sports. He’s also one of 15 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, which goes to the nation’s best defensive back. The last time the Aztecs had a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award was cornerback Luq Barcoo in 2019. Johnson has three interceptions through eight games, two returned for a touchdown, and is second in the FBS with 146 return yards. According to Pro Football Focus, he’

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