2018 NFL Draft: 3 Overrated and Underrated Prospects

Overrated:  Saquon Barkley (RB, Penn State)

I’m sure I’ll get roughed up in the comments for this one. There is no denying that Barkley proved his freakish athleticism on several occasions for Penn State. The sheer number of big plays he produced was what made so many fall in love with him. So what could possibly be the problem? Well the big thing is how Barkley was relient on those big plays. His running style was often conducive to bouncing it outside. Defenses just couldn’t contain him. However, his vision and power to run up the middle might be considered more average. Some have compared his game to Reggie Bush. That’s certainly fair, and we all know how his NFL career went.

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Underrated:  Logan Woodside (QB, Toledo)

As stated earlier about Allen, teams this time of year are all about the physical traits. They love the big bodies and big arms. That’s just how it goes. It’s why Logan Woodside won’t be drafted high. He’s only 6’1″ and doesn’t throw the fastest ball. Yet there are so many who say playing quarterback in the NFL is less about physical traits and more about intelligence, accuracy and quick processing. Woodside excels in all three of those areas. He’s going to be a highly reliable backup in the league and can be a starter if he finds an offense that doesn’t rely on deep strikes.