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You will never hear me say that there is a “down year” for draft prospects. Because I cover so much ground in terms of postseason all-star games I attend and college football games I call during the season, there are far too many really good players out there every season.
This year is no different. Even though some of the top prospects in this year’s draft class were once small-college players, they have transferred up to the FBS, thus eliminating them from this list.
This list is for the guys who stuck it out at their respective FCS-NAIA program and found a way to make a way, garnering enough attention and accolades to stand out amongst the rest.
While this isn’t a full list of small-college prospects in this draft class, it is a ranking of those players who I’ve seen up close and personal at games that I’ve broadcasted and also at the following all-star game events:
USports East-West BowlFCS BowlCollege Gridiron ShowcaseHula BowlTropical BowlEast West Shrine BowlSenior BowlHBCU Legacy Bowl
Here goes my top 25 small-college prospect rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft:
Watching Amegadjie dominate opponents each Saturday in the FCS was a true joy to see. He’s got the capability to play either guard or tackle as a pro. I believe he’s much better inside as a guard, where his game reminds a lot of Kevin Dotson who plays for the Los Angeles Rams. He’s got solid technique, good core strength and the athleticism to make himself an early Day 2 pick.
Simon is not being talked about enough as one of the top edge rushers in the class. He’s gotten better each season, going from Division II Bloomsburg to FCS UAlbany, to having a stellar week of work at the Hula Bowl. With the twitch off the edge and closing speed to the QB, expect him to garner more attention as we get closer to April’s draft.
3. Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State
I believe Davis has feature-back potential. His game reminds me a…
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Author : Emory Hunt
Publish date : 2024-03-06 20:01:17
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