2018 NFL Draft: 3 Overrated and Underrated Prospects

Overrated:  Da’Ron Payne (DT, Alabama)

This is a perfect example of how playing for Alabama is a great way to elevate your draft stock. If Da’Ron Payne were coming out of any other program, he’d be considered a Day 2 pick. Nothing about him stands out as special. His size and arm length are average for a defensive tackle. He’s got good power to stop the run, as typical Crimson Tide linemen do and is a better athlete than he gets credit for. The problem? He had 3 sacks and 5 tackles for loss in college. That spans three years. This despite being surrounded by premier talent.

Underrated:  Mike McGlinchey (OT, Notre Dame)

It feels like McGlinchey is the being held hostage by what is an overall weak offensive tackle class. He also failed to run the 40-yard dash at the combine and his pro day, meaning there is some hesitation to buy into him as a top 1st round option. That would be a mistake. Is McGlinchey the greatest athlete as tackles go? No. Does he get his guys blocked? Yes. He’s a top notch run blocker who will get space for his backs and proved last year he can go toe-to-toe with the best in college and hold his own. He’s not perfect but he has all the qualities of a long-term NFL starter.