NFL Draft: 5 Sleepers Who Could Surprise Us All
The 2013 NFL Draft is only a day away, and covers seven rounds in three days. With 32 teams picking players in seven rounds, there are the top consensus players, as well as the small school underdogs. While we can safely assume players such as Eric Fisher and Dion Jordan will be selected towards the beginning of the draft, what about some of the guys who are fringe prospects? How about Brandon Jenkins, who before his injury was considered a first round player? What about a player such as Kenny Stills, who could bring a team a valuable, chain-moving receiver? Each year, we are informed by analysts and experts alike about the top players in any draft. Last year, you couldnt escape any television station, newspaper or website without hearing the names of Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin. However, there were multiple notable players who were picked in the later rounds, or who even went undrafted. Did you know about Blair Walsh before the draft? To be fair, hes a kicker, and kickers rarely get taken in the beginning of the draft, but in his rookie season for the Minnesota Vikings, he made his way to the Pro Bowl. Brandon Bolden wasnt even drafted last year, but latched on with the Patriots and enjoyed a successful rookie season for a guy many didnt think could make the roster. For every Geno Smith this year, there will be multiple quarterbacks who are taken later in the draft than many arent aware of. For every Xavier Rhodes, there will be a cornerback taken from rounds five to seven who could shock the NFL and bring serious trouble to wide receivers. Not every player can be selected in those first 32 picks, but with hard work and a superb work ethic, players selected in the later rounds can always surpass expectations, and even play better than those selected before them. Hell, maybe even Mr. Irrelevant (the last pick of the entire draft) has a shot at stardom! Take a look at these five players who might be selected later in the draft, but could still make a huge impact in the NFL.