Brett Hundley (QB, UCLA)- Most people fail to realize that had Hundley declared for the draft last year, he may very well have been a first-round selection. When watching Hundley it is apparent that he has work to do before he'll be successful in the NFL. However, I do see a lot of good things from him. He has good size and isn't afraid to stay in the pocket and take a hit if necessary. He has mobility and throws well on the run. His throws get to receivers from anywhere on the field, and he works play-action well. He will certainly be a developmental player, but if he lands on a team that isn't asking him to play from day one, he should be able to work himself into a good NFL starter.
TJ Yeldon (RB, Alabama)- It's easy to overlook Yeldon when players like Melvin Gordon and Todd Gurley have first round potential. The hype from these two guys may benefit him in the long run. Yeldon could be a 2nd-3rd round draft choice. There are some knocking his game, saying he doesn't have much power and he likes to juke instead of going through defenders. Yeldon won't be asked to be a workhorse early in his career, and with coaching help, these things can be addressed quickly. He could be a steal for a team looking to add depth to an aging backfield, where he can learn from a veteran.
Darren Waller (WR, Georgia Tech)- By no means is Waller the next Megatron, but his size and speed combination are hard to find in a raw prospect. Standing at 6'6" 236 lbs. you could see why he could be coveted as a later round gem. He has raw talent, but could produce for a team in the red-zone while adjusting to the pro game. He has good hands but may need work on his route running. He will definitely be a developmental player, but could eventually be the type of threat that a player like Plaxaco Burress was in Pittsburgh.
Ben Koyack (TE, Notre Dame)- The tight ends in this years class aren't jaw-dropping, but have the potential to be solid starters down the line. Koyack was used to his full capability at ND, and while he shows skills in the passing game, he needs to get tougher when blocking. A team looking for a developmental player could take a shot and strike gold.
Nate Orchard (DE, Utah)- Orchard etched himself among the top pass rushers in college after a dominating season last year. He doesn't show much run support which scares some teams, and he needs time to work on this. He would primarily be used in passing situations, and would have to be taken by a team with a strict scheme fit (Much like Bruce Irvin was in Seattle).
Danielle Hunter (DE, LSU)- Hunter is a freak athlete. Based on that alone teams will be interested in drafting him. He has a ton of raw talent, and uses it more than instinct which can be a problem. He has a high motor and won't give up on plays often. Hard working guy, who if utilized right could be a solid starter. Hunter would need to fall into the right coaching staff so he could be coached up.
Shaq Thompson (LB, Washington)- Thompson had hype surrounding him all season long. I feel like a lot of the hype is gone because a lot of scouts and coaches have no idea where to play him. Thompson was a monster in college, playing running back, safety and linebacker. He has all the tools to be successful on defense regardless of where he is playing.
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