2017 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch: Dec. 30-31 Bowls

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) gets the crowd into the game during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) gets the crowd into the game during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Gerald Everett
Sep 19, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; South Alabama Jaguars tight end Gerald Everett (12) runs for a touchdown after making a fourth quarter catch as San Diego State Aztecs defensive back Na /

Arizona Bowl: Gerald Everett (TE – South Alabama)

Playing at South Alabama, Gerald Everett may not receive a lot of national attention, but he has caught the attention of scouts. Despite what is considered a deep class of tight ends, Everett has shown enough to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl. There he’ll look to prove he belongs with the likes of Evan Engram (who has accepted an invite), O.J. Howard, Jake Butt and Jordan Leggett (none of whom have been officially added to the game yet).

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Before the Senior Bowl on January 28th, Everett and the Jaguars will look to finish the season strong. South Alabama is currently 6-6 on the year and has alternated wins and losses for the past six games. They’ll look to reverse that trend against Air Force in the Arizona Bowl after winning the regular season finale.

In the Arizona Bowl, Everett will see plenty of Air Force safety Weston Steelhammer. Steelhammer is a three-time all-Mountain West first-team selection and has led the Falcons in tackles and interceptions each of the past two seasons. This will be one of the more underrated one-on-one matchups of bowl season, but is one NFL scouts will be sure to watch closely. Both prospects are potential late-round picks in the 2017 NFL Draft.