So much of the NFL draft is focused on the early-round star power, but its on Day 3 and beyond when teams round out their rosters with important, albeit often unheralded, pieces. There always are a handful of surprise stars that emerge from those late rounds and the undrafted free agent frenzy.So, which under-the-radar prospects are worth remembering this year Drawing a cutoff line between Rounds 4 and 5, here is one player per team with a shot to make an impactArizona Cardinals Collin Bevins, DT, Northwest Missouri State Article continues below ...Bevins was a highly productive player in college 34 career sacks and nearly 60 tackles for loss over his four years at Northwest Missouri State. Hes a high-effort guythe exact type of player who can bully his way onto a roster by excelling during preseason and training camp. The Cardinals could use a little more depth along their D-line, and at 6 6&8243; and 285 pounds, Bevins fits as a 34 DE.Atlanta Falcons Damontae Kazee, CB, San Diego State Two inches shy and about five hundreths of a second off his 40 time from being an easy Day 2 selection, Kazee should be able to live up to his early-Round 5 billing and then some. In an odd twist, current Falcons nickel corner Brian Poole announced the selection of Kazee, who figures to be Pooles fiercest competition.Baltimore Ravens Tim White, WR, Arizona State White is a really intriguing athletehe competed at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials as a long jumper and finished fourth in the NCAA outdoor competition for that same event. Likely a slot receiver with over-the-top speed, White would seem to fit the Ravens passing-game M.O.2017 NFL draft grades Final analysis of all 32 teamsBuffalo Bills Matt Milano, LB, Boston College Buffalo was believed to be a possible landing spot for Haason Reddick or Reuben Foster in Round 1 https://www.cincinnatiproshop.com/79-Bengals_Kendall_Futrell_Jersey, so the linebackers the Bills took later deserve a little more attention by default. Milano isnt an elite athlete, but he reads the ball well and flies toward the action. Dont be surprised if hes picking up significant snaps as a rookie.Carolina Panthers Ben Boulware, LB, Clemson Boulware definitely does not lack for confidence or emotion. He admitted to ESPN that it hurt a little bit that the Panthers used their final pick on a kicker and then signed Boulware as a UDFA. So, hes got a little chip on his shoulder. A star in Januarys national title game, Boulware always has outperformed his measurables.Chicago Bears Tanner Gentry, WR, Wyoming The Bears did not draft a receiver Bobby Hart Jersey, and their depth chart at the position is a hodgepodge of optionsCameron Meredith, undrafted in 2015, actually led the team in receiving last year. There is opportunity, then, for Gentry, a 6 1&8243;, 200-pounder with sticky hands. He produced 1,300-plus yards and 14 TDs last season.Cincinnati Bengals Josh Tupou, DT, Colorado Tupou fits the bill as a run-stuffing nose tackle. The Bengals have a couple of big bodies inside and just drafted 300-pounder Ryan Glasgow, but they also bid farewell to Domata Peko. There could be playing time available.Cleveland Browns Channing Stribling, CB, Michigan Michigan opponents that did not want to challenge new Cowboy Jourdan Lewis last season often turned their attention to Stribling. He didnt make life much easier, knocking down 17 passes and picking off four. Hes lanky with good height and can bury receivers into the sideline.NFL draft steals Six players teams will regret letting slideDallas Cowboys Xavier Woods, S, Louisiana Tech We wont know for months, possibly even years, but upon first glance this pick looked like one of the better bargains of the 2017 draft. Woods coughs up the occasional big play, but he also makes plenty himselfeight combined INTs the past two years, including a pick-six in Louisiana Techs bowl game.Denver Broncos Isaiah McKenzie, WR, Georgia The Broncos put a clear emphasis on adding big-play potential to their offense, and they did so twice over during the draft with Carlos Henderson and McKenzie. The formers presence could limit the latters reps, but McKenzie at least can be a weapon as a punt returner.Detroit Lions Pat OConnor, DE, Eastern Michigan Aside from signing Cornelius Washington , the Lions have done little to address a trouble spot at defensive end. That alone gives OConnor a chance to open some eyes in camp. He wont lose the effort battle, so if he can show any pro-caliber pass-rushing traits https://www.cincinnatiproshop.com/69-Bengals_Vonn_Bell_Jersey, he might be able to stick on the roster.Green Bay Packers Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU A lot to like about this fit. Maybe it doesnt work out, as its a seventh-rounder landing on a roster with Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, Davante Adams and a handful of other options. But Dupres the latest LSU receiver who could be more productive in the pros than he was in school. He has good size , plus a 39-inch vertical.Houston Texans Joe Mathis, OLB, Washington A foot injury ended Mathiss 2016 season early, kept him out of the NFLPA Bowl and no doubt played a significant role in his undrafted status. Healthy, he carries some pop in his 6 2&8243;, 266-pound frame, and he was averaging almost a sack per game prior to his injury. He can provide Houston some depth off the edge.Indianapolis Colts Anthony Walker Jr., LB, Northwestern The Colts defensive depth chart looks a lot more complete than it did a season ago, but the ILB spots are still thin. Hence the selection of Walker in the fifth round Carl Lawson Jersey. His play in 2016 didnt match the hype he carried into the season, but he still has three-down potential and a nose for the football.• PETER KINGS WEEKLY HOT READ Want more insider information from Peter King Check out MMQB Hot Read.Jacksonville Jaguars Jalen Myrick, CB, Minnesota That 4.28 40 Myrick ran at the combine opened some eyes, but his speed always showed up as the best aspect of his game. If Myrick can bring the rest of his game along, he could be a playmaker out of the slot. He made a ton of plays on the ball at Minnesota and showed off serious kick-return chops, too.Kansas City Chiefs Jordan Sterns, S, Oklahoma State Check out these tackle numbers from the past three seasons 103, 108 and 101, respectively. Sterns has done more than enough in that regard to be a possible in-the-box option. Keep in mind that Kansas City bumped S Daniel Sorensen down to linebacker last season, after injuries hit.Los Angeles Chargers Isaac Rochell, DT, Notre Dame Thanks to Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, the Chargers are working from a position of strength on passing downs. Rochell can help make forcing offenses into those passing downs a little easier. He doesnt mind mixing it up, and Gus Bradley can drop him in multiple spots up front.Los Angeles Rams Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane A three-tech without ideal size for the position. Where have we heard that one before Oh right, Aaron Donald. Smart has not yet earnednor does he need to be saddled byDonald comps, but there are some similarities. Smart wins with quickness, both in his feet and hands.Miami Dolphins Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech There was a time not all that long ago when Ford looked like a Day 2 pick, maybe even a Day 1 sleeper. And then he ran a 4.62 40 at the combine. Still, a Round 7 landing spot turns him into a potentially ridiculous value. Hes a reliable pass catcher who consistently worked his way free over the top of defenses.Minnesota Vikings Elijah Lee, LB, Kansas State A productive defender at Kansas State, with 110 tackles a year ago, Lee has no problem working laterally sideline-to-sideline to hunt down a ballcarrier. The Vikings have built an interesting collection of second-teamers at linebacker Lee, fourth-rounder Ben Gedeon and 2016 draft pick Kentrell Brothers https://www.cincinnatiproshop.com/29-Bengals_Cordy_Glenn_Jersey. Any of them could hold the fort in a pinch.The waiting game An injury forced Sidney Jones to sweat out the draft from his couchNew England Patriots Harvey Langi, LB, BYU The Patriots made a rather significant commitment to Langi as a undrafted free agent, reportedly handing him $115,000 in guaranteed money. That wont ensure him a roster spot, but its a decent indication New England believes in his abilities. Hes not a defensive end, as BYU used him at times Christian Westerman Jersey. As an inside linebacker, though, he could provide a little depth behind Donta Hightower.New Orleans Saints Art Maulet, S, Memphis Hes a 5 10&8243;, 189-pound cornerback with 4.62 speed, so his tumble out of the draft doesnt come as a surprise. Nevertheless, he plays with enough of a physical edge and an understanding of how to read quarterbacks that he has a future in the slot. The Saints top returning CB, Delvin Breaux, was an undrafted player himself DaMarkus Lodge Jersey.New York Giants Jadar Johnson, S, Clemson Johnson looked more the part of an early-Day 3 pick than a UDFA. A one-year starter at Clemson, he picked off five passes and broke up a dozen more. Hes not much of a threat the run, but considering how much teams value playmakers at the free safety spot, its a minor upset he did not hear his name called.New York Jets Gabe Marks, WR, Washington State Marks racked up nearly 2,100 combined receiving yards over the 2015-16 seasons, as a top target in Washington States up-tempo passing attack. Hell find a crowded WR depth chart with the Jets https://www.cincinnatiproshop.com/65-Bengals_Torry_Mctyer_Jersey, including 2017 draft picks ArDarius Stewart and Chad Hansen. But his reliability out of the slot could set him up for a strong preseason, and perhaps an opportunity elsewhere if New York doesnt have room.The Jets are preaching patience with their rebuild, but should we believe themOakland Raiders Marquel Lee, LB, Wake Forest The Raiders now have a prospective MLB from each of the past three draft classes Ben Heeney , Cory James and now Lee. That might be a wide-open competition headed into the preseason. Lee could help inside or outside, and he at least will be penciled in on special teams. How well he adjusts to defending the pass will dictate his value in Oakland.Philadelphia Eagles Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington QB Jerod Evans is another one to file away here, although there obviously is not an opening at his position here anytime in the near future. Qualls , though, can work into the rotation along Jim Schwartzs defensive line https://www.cincinnatiproshop.com/103-Bengals_Michael_Johnson_Jersey, as a plus run defender with the versatility to play from the nose on out.Pittsburgh Steelers Keion Adams, OLB, Western Michigan This is an ideal fit for Adams , whose NFL future has to be as a 34 rush linebacker. He had 7.5 sacks and 18.0 tackles for loss a season ago at Western Michigan. T.J. Watts presence should put the Steelers in better position off the edge than they have been of late, but Adamss ability to turn the corner could let him steal some sub-package snaps.San Francisco 49ers KD Cannon, WR, Baylor Cannon is raw as all heck at the nuances of his position, but bare minimum he offers 4.41 speed and a proven ability to deliver big plays. He can get behind cornerbacks and fights to find the ball and finish. The 49ers rebuilding offense needs all the weapons it can get.NFL Power Rankings Which teams improved the most this off-seasonSeattle Seahawks Justin Senior, OT, Mississippi State Who knows what the Seahawks ultimately decide to do at right tackle. Maybe Germain Ifedi kicks back out there from his guard spot, maybe Ethan Pocic lands there instead of center. Or, perhaps, Senior excels in camp enough to be in the mix. He has experience there, and with his size and arm length chews up a lot of space.Tampa Bay Buccaneers Antony Auclair, TE, Laval A little love for our neighbors up north . Auclair faces the obvious challenge of a Canadian college football-to-NFL jump, but he has the skill set to make it work. His time at the Shrine Game helped. Behind Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard, Auclair might be able to settle in deep down the depth chart and develop.Tennessee Titans Jayon Brown, LB, UCLA Size is the issue for the 6 0&8243;, 231-pound Brown, but he is an excellent cover linebacker and a dynamo on special teams. The Titans arent exactly swimming in depth behind Wesley Woodyard and Avery Williamson inside, so Brown fits a need and might even be able to spell those players in sub-packages.Washington Redskins Fish Smithson, S, Kansas Easy to overlook a player off Kansass defense, but Smithson was a standout without much help around him. He brings the prerequisite versatility needed at safety, especially in coveragehe can play high or match up man-on-man in the slot. He may be a practice-squad guy as a rookie, or latch on elsewhere, but theres NFL-caliber ability in his game.
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