As the title suggests, who is your guy or guys who you like, despite them not being highly regarded by scouts?
For me, the guy that embodies that the most is Clemson LB Ben Boulware.
He only seems to carry, at best, a 5th round grade.
But man was he productive in the big games. If he's on the board in the 5th or 6th round, even though we really don't need another LB, I sure wouldn't object if the Jaguars took him.
So who is your underdog?
I really like George Kittle from Iowa. I think he can be a player.
I have thought for a long time that Christian McCaffrey was way underrated. But now he seems to be "rising up" some draft boards, as the so-called experts start getting information from the actual experts.
I'll take a wild stab and say Desmond King. I think he'll play better than where he is drafted.
Quote:I really like George Kittle from Iowa. I think he can be a player.
Good one. I like him and Jeremy Sprinkle as 5th round TEs.
Davis Webb was my mid round QB pick but he's climbing boards.
I think Josh Malone could be a value receiver pick for someone in the 5th. Good ST guy early and could develop into a #2 receiver for a needy team over time.
I like RB Elijah McGuire in the 6th as a project RB. Great hands and good speed make him a third down threat and a little coaching could make him a versatile back at the next level.
Adam Bisnowaty could be cheap RT competition for the Jags in the 4th round if he falls that far.
I guess mine is gonna be Eric Saubert. After getting some much deserved attention this season and being the best player on the field in the shrine game, all mentions of him have all but disappeared in this TE class.
I'd still be very happy with him as our TE pick from this draft, assuming we don't go Howard at 4 of course haha.
Khalid Abdullah RB James Madison.
5'10 220
His only real big question in my opinion is "homerun speed" if i had to guess he ran something like a 4.55 at his pro day.
Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado
Keionta Davis, DE, UT Chatanooga
Carlos Henderson, WR/KR, La. Tech
Storm Norton, OT, Toledo
Alek Torgersen, QB, Penn
Here's my obligatory University of
Richmond Henrico underdog pick of the year; David Jones, FS. He's 6' 2", 210 lbs. Reportedly ran a 4.5 40. I think he's more suited for a traditional Strong Safety role, but you can check out his highlights below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCfl2uwVtIc
Roderick Henderson from Alabama State.
Plays nose tackle, 6'0 tall and 340 pounds, ran a 5.2 40 yard dash and 1.79 split.
He's like a small schools version of Poe, crazy agility and moves for a man that size, pretty much dominated any guy put in front of him. Not sure if he highlights video will post but you can look it up anyway.
https://youtu.be/gSOOGDMokmQ
De'Angelo Henderson RB/Coastal Carolina
Probably a third day pick.
A little short (only 5'7), but compact at 210 pounds. Has good speed, 4.4 40. Good receiver, good in pass protection.
If he was from a bigger school, he'd be a higher pick.
Quote:I really like George Kittle from Iowa. I think he can be a player.
Me too.
I am going with Shaheen. I think hes going to have a good NFL career wherever he winds up (unless its the browns.)
great value if he lasts until the 4th round.
I'll stick with Jerod Evans.
Productive at an increasing level of competition, even with little experience.
Quote:I really like George Kittle from Iowa. I think he can be a player.
I'm an Iowa guy and it's hard not to love him.
He's going to make someone a good TE for a long time.
Also Jalen Hurd is almost completely off the radar now. 6'4" 240lbs. If he slips in the draft as far as it feels like he might, massive steal.
Quote:Also Jalen Hurd is almost completely off the radar now. 6'4" 240lbs. If he slips in the draft as far as it feels like he might, massive steal.
Because he's still in college.
Quote:Because he's still in college.
It's weird people are treating him like he's not even in the draft
Quote:Because he's still in college.
Last I heard in december he was confused on how transfer rules worked and said that he was preparing for the 2017 NFL draft. If he changed his mind after that i havent seen anything.
Quote:Last I heard in december he was confused on how transfer rules worked and said that he was preparing for the 2017 NFL draft. If he changed his mind after that i havent seen anything.
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2017/02/16/tennessee-transfer-jalen-hurd-visiting-louisville/97992666/'>http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2017/02/16/tennessee-transfer-jalen-hurd-visiting-louisville/97992666/</a>
Dec 7
Jalen Hurd @MrHurd_1
@SECfootball "still transferring" was said to inform people that I indeed plan to transfer bc your article said otherwise