2024 NFL Draft: Small-college prospects to watch at pro days, including a QB who also stars on special teams

Pro Days are the last stop of the on-the-road scouting done by pro scouts before bringing all of the information gathered from on-campus visits, live game viewings, postseason all-star games and combines back into the building to begin to set their draft boards as they hash out discussions about prospects and information gathered all throughout the year.

For a lot of prospects, especially of the smaller-school variety, it’s their final chance to impress enough to — at least — get the scouts to go back to their tape and give it another look. Oftentimes you’ll see prospects from smaller schools show up at pro days of major programs, as they may be the only pro prospect on their team and thus not warrant an individual pro day. 

Here is a list of draft prospects who are super talented and who are likely to shine in a pro day setting based on their football skills, athletic traits and versatility they bring to the table. Enough to make scouts and coaches go back to the tape.

Hohensee (6-foot-1, 213 pounds) is one of the more intriguing prospects in the class. He’s a true dual-threat at the position and the type of QB I’d classify as a “chain-mover.” He’s constantly converting first downs, putting his team in position to score the ball on each possession. The former Bearcat finished his career with more than 6,500 passing yards and 63 passing touchdowns while completing 68% of his passes with another 630 yards and 15 scores on the ground.

Hohensee is coming off a solid week of work at the College Gridiron Showcase, where he was able to move the offense down the field during the scrimmage. 

What is also intriguing about him is that he is an excellent punter as well. During his career at Northwest Missouri State, he averaged 38.8 yards per punt, downing 42 inside the 20-yard line and forcing 15 fair catches. So, whether it’s at QB or punter, expect Hohensee to generate some buzz during…

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Author : Emory Hunt

Publish date : 2024-03-12 23:29:01

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