2015 NFL Draft: Potential Sleeper Prospects

Sep 13, 2014; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Senquez Golson (21) reaches out for an interception against Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns wide receiver Devin Scott (18) during the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL Draft year-in, year-out has its fair share of players that go under the radar. Most recently we have seen players like Alfred Morris, Kam Chancellor, and Victor Cruz thrive in the NFL as Pro Bowl players despite being overlooked by teams on draft day. Today, I’m going to try to unearth those gems possibly.

Senquez Golson, CB, Ole Miss

All I hear about Golson is his lack of size, and all I say back is to look at the tape. Golson plays much larger than his 5’9 frame and won’t back down from any fight. His baseball background attributes to him having some of the best ball skills of any cornerback in the draft of recent memory. He also has the recovery speed and hip fluidity to mirror a receiver and catch up to him if he gets beat. The most underrated facets of his game are his unreal instincts and feel for the game. If I was a GM in the NFL today, this is the player I want on my defense. Despite all of these quality characteristics, some scouts have him as a Day 3 prospect solely because of his size. If he falls to Day 3, he may end up being one of the value picks of the draft considering I have him as a Top 75 player.

NFL Comparison: Brent Grimes

Buck Allen, RB, USC

In my opinion, the running back class of 2015 is the deepest of all the positions. With that being said, someone is going to become overlooked. That person is Buck Allen of USC. Many people have Jay Ajayi as a top talent at running back, and I see Buck Allen do a lot of the same things he does, but for some reason, he doesn’t necessarily receive as much hype. His potential to be a three-down back really intrigues me, and I believe that if he can improve as a pass protector, he will play on all three downs. What separates him is his mass production on third down even as a big running back. Although he is big, he doesn’t necessarily play big and that is the biggest concern with him. Nonetheless, do not be surprised if Allen goes into the third round because of his mass versatility to play on all downs.

NFL Comparison: Matt Forte

LeTerrius Walton, DT, Central Michigan

Whether you believe it or not, LeTerrius Walton will become one of the steals of the draft five years from now. Although he is a limited pass-rusher, he has an explosive first step and get-off. He needs a lot of coaching on his technique, but his violent hands will only get better in the NFL . He can shed blocks and become a force in the run game as a a 3 technique in the 4-3. He will need to improve his pass rush skills to become a 5 technique, but nonetheless, his best football is ahead of him as he has gobs of untapped potential.

NFL Comparison: Brandon Mebane

Edmond Robinson, LB, Newberry College

There is just so much to like about this kid as an NFL Draft prospect. He has great range for a player his size, and his athleticism is absolutely intriguing. His ability to play different positions as a linebacker puts him in consideration for a slam-dunk Day 3 selection. In my opinion, he is a 4-3 OLB because of his ability to cover, but if he puts on some weight and bulk, I could see him playing ILB in a 4-3 defensive scheme. You may not know his name now, but mark my words, he will be and absolute steal on Day 3.

NFL Comparison: Keith Rivers

Cam Worthy, WR, ECU

I have been slowly but surely driving the Cam Worthy hype train for some time now as I believe he has every quality capable of being a legit number two target in the NFL specializing in red-zone situations. His ability to high-point the ball is unparalleled, and he has the natural talent to track the ball in the air with ease. Physically, he is an absolute monster, but speed wise, there is still stuff to be desired for. Worthy simply doesn’t have top-end speed, but if he can pose as a legitimate red-zone threat for NFL teams, he will be a enormous steal of this draft considering that he is flying under-the-radar.

NFL Comparison: Marques Colston

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