PFF: 10 Most Under-rated Draft Prospects....

[NewColtsFan]

....  and three of the first four are major man-crushes for Dustin.    Props to him.....

 

None of these guys are 1st round picks.   But if you follow this stuff, then you know 9 of the 10...

 

Read and enjoy....

 

 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2015/insider/story/_/id/12742206/tyler-lockett-underrated-prospects-2015-nfl-draft

 

Sorry....   just realized this is an "Insider" article....   I'm cutting and pasting for full viewing....

 

 

 

1. Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State

 

If there is a prospect in this draft who looks like he's simply too small to be regarded as a top pick, it's Lockett. A big-play threat who produced 559 yards on passes 20 yards or more downfield in 2014, he plays much bigger than his 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame suggests, going up to win the ball at the catch point when needed. An impressive route runner, he has quick feet that allow him to quickly get open and find holes in zones well. In a deep receiving class, he could fall further than his talents suggest, giving someone a steal on Day 2 or later.

 

2. Henry Anderson, DL, Stanford

 

For all the hype surrounding USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams, Anderson was arguably the best defensive lineman in the Pac-12 and in this entire draft class during the 2014 season. He's aggressive, making himself tough to block for opposing offensive linemen, and stood out against the run and as a pass-rusher, registering 57 total hurries in 14 games. He'll need to work on his technique at the next level, but his raw skills are impressive. 

 

3. Trey Flowers, DE, Arkansas

 

In a class in which many of the highest-ranked edge rushers come with question marks, Flowers could be a bargain for the right team. He is a well-rounded player, registering 61 total pressures in 2014 as a pass-rusher but doing his best work against the run. While some have questioned his ability to get pressure at the next level, he'll hit the ground running in the NFL as a run defender, utilizing the power that proved too much for most offensive linemen at the college level.

 

4. Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson

 

Lack of size is the biggest knock on Jarrett, but a lot of what he shows on tape suggests he'll be able to get past that and be productive at the next level. Despite his size (6-foot, 304), he is a powerful player, with a quick first step that gave plenty of offensive linemen lots of problems last season. He's a productive pass-rusher, registering 33 total pressures in 2014, but his best work came against the run, where all 30 of his solo tackles resulted in a defensive stop. Quick hands help him shed blocks well, while his general quickness allowed him to make plays it looked like he shouldn't have been able to make. An ideal fit as a 3-technique, he's likely to make some team very happy when it drafts him.

 

5. Troy Hill, CB, Oregon

 

Not even the highest-regarded cornerback on his own team (that would be Ifo Ekpre-Olomu), Hill could wind up being the best pro in a cornerback class that has plenty of question marks from the top down. Hill's off-field issues will drop him farther down draft boards, but on the field his talent shines through. He's not the biggest cornerback in the class, but he opens his hips well and runs smoothly, with a good feel for where the receiver is. Reacting quickly to come up and make tackles, he looks best-suited as a zone corner, but he was more than capable in man coverage during his time at Oregon as well, finishing the season tied for 12th in this draft class by allowing just 0.78 yards per coverage snap.

 

6. Tony Lippett, WR, Michigan State

 

While Lockett is hurt by his size, there is no such problem for Lippett. Instead, it's his rather unconventional style that at times leaves him looking a little bit awkward as a receiver. That doesn't mean he can't be successful, however, and when you watch him on film, he's the type of player who beats cornerbacks even when it looks like he's been beaten in the route. Somewhat similar to Stevie Johnson, he's the type of player who routinely finds his way to the ball after losing out early in the play, which helped him finish the year with a yards per route run average of 3.65, the second-most in this draft class next to Alabama's Amari Cooper.

 

7. Stephone Anthony, LB, Clemson

 

Inside linebackers like TCU's Paul Dawson figure to go ahead of Anthony in the draft, but Anthony might be the most well-rounded player at the position. His marginal change-of-direction ability is the biggest knock on him, but he shows off a nice burst and reads plays well. When he gets to ball carriers he almost always gets them on the ground, missing just two tackles from Week 2 on, after an out-of-character three missed tackles in Week 1. He was an effective blitzer in 2014, too, and looked comfortable in coverage. All of that makes him an ideal three-down linebacker in today's NFL.

 

8. Rob Havenstein, OT, Wisconsin

 

Havenstein isn't getting nearly as much hype as other tackle prospects in this draft, but he is the type of player who could be found as late as Day 3 and end up developing into one of the best offensive linemen in the draft. He needs to work on his pass protection, tying for just 60th in this draft class with a pass-blocking efficiency rating of 96.3 percent last season, but he already looks very good as a run-blocker. He impresses at the second level, and when he got there against linebackers in 2014, it was game over, swallowing them up and finishing his blocks well. He shows quick feet, which helps when he is asked to pull, and he did a good job setting up cutback blocks on zone runs.

 

9. James Sample, S, Louisville

 

Teams in need of a safety would be wise to wait until the Day 2 range and grab Sample over some of the higher-ranked prospects at the position. A well-rounded defensive back who didn't shy away from run support, he did his best work in coverage, tying for sixth in this draft class by allowing a reception just once every 31.1 snaps in coverage. He showed quick decision-making to match his solid overall athleticism. He's not the fastest safety in the class, but his speed isn't an issue, either, and he's more than adequate as a tackler.

 

10. Christian Ringo, DT, Louisiana-Lafayette

 

Another undersized lineman, Ringo might only ever be a sub-package player in the NFL, but he has the potential to be a very good one. He can be overpowered, which isn't surprising given his size (6-1, 277), but his first step is often too good for opposing offensive linemen to handle. That led to him having a pass-rushing productivity rating of 15.8 from the 238 pass-rushing snaps he played at 3-4 defensive end last season, the highest in the nation. He's particularly impressive rushing the passer from the nose tackle spot, where his first step beat plenty of centers in 2014, but he likely won't hear his name called early in the draft. However, in the right system, he has the potential to be productive early in his career.

[Dustin]

Grady Jarrett is going to be the guy who everyone looks back on and says "man, how did we miss on him?"

[wig]

Hill Played great this past year but I don't see it continuing on Sundays. I like Lippett in the later rounds, starting him at corner.

[esmort]

Grady Jarrett is going to be the guy who everyone looks back on and says "man, how did we miss on him?"

 

I have heard a couple of interviews where scouts said they "initially put on the tape to look at Beasley or Anthony, and they ended up spending as much time watching Jarrett".

[Dustin]

I have heard a couple of interviews where scouts said they "initially put on the tape to look at Beasley or Anthony, and they ended up spending as much time watching Jarrett".

Same here. He's so good.

[SDakColts]

I would add University of Arizona's safety Tra'Mayne Bondurant to this list. This guy is being completely overlooked, but this guy played well for Arizona and had a heck of a year yet really no mention of this guy. Not to mention he graded out very well in CFF player rankings. I think he would be a awesome pickup in the later rounds as he is not bringing much attention. The guy had 9.9 percent run stop percentage which was the highest for a college safety, and the longest gain he ever gave up in coverage was an 18 yard play. The guy could be a steal.

[akcolt]

Under the radar? Who's radar are they using

[John Dee]

 

I would welcome Lockett and Flowers with open arms, they are straight up ballers.    the rest..         we'll see...    

 

Seen Lippett play a lot...     ehhhh    Same for the Clemson guys.        And I like any Wisky lineman.  

[John Dee]

That could very well be because he is not getting a lot of attention because Clemson is so good on the edges.      Josh Chapman was a VERY DESTRUCTIVE player at BAMA.        He has been a no show for Indy...      ya ya I know he had a boo boo...  but played with it in his final college game and played well. .    

 

It is just really tough for small quick NG/DT types to be successful in he NFL.   They generally have to put on more weight and that takes away from what makes them very good in college.      QUICKNESS and SPEED.

 

We'll see...    certainly not an exact science.

 

I have heard a couple of interviews where scouts said they "initially put on the tape to look at Beasley or Anthony, and they ended up spending as much time watching Jarrett".

 

[BleedBlu8792]

That could very well be because he is not getting a lot of attention because Clemson is so good on the edges. Josh Chapman was a VERY DESTRUCTIVE player at BAMA. He has been a no show for Indy... ya ya I know he had a boo boo... but played with it in his final college game and played well. .

It is just really tough for small quick NG/DT types to be successful in he NFL. They generally have to put on more weight and that takes away from what makes them very good in college. QUICKNESS and SPEED.

We'll see... certainly not an exact science.

Jarrett doesn't have to add anything. He's the perfect size to come in and play the 3tech from day 1 as well as playing in 4 man fronts in our nickel packages.

[NewColtsFan]

Under the radar? Who's radar are they using

 

No one said "under the radar"....    at least,  that's NOT what this thread is about.

 

It's about the under-rated.     Big difference.

[Jhaze55]

Lockett is gonna be a baller.

[Hoosiernsavga]

I really like Jarrett and Sample from this list.