Despite attending only three NCAA FBS in 2020, we saw our share of top talent in previous years who will be some of the top picks in this week’s draft. Like a great upset, it’s great to say we saw some raw talent play who becomes a well know player at the next level. Some of these include WR Pierre Garcon’ of Mount Union, QB Joe Flacco of Delaware, and even QB Malcolm Perry of Navy who made it as a wide receiver last year for the Dolphins. Not sure who will surprise us this year, but our preview here features those predicted to be at the top of the charts for the first few rounds. Check back with us after the draft comes to an end. That is where we pull out the guys low on the radar who could become household names.
Alabama’s DeVonta Smith, Heisman Trophy winner will enhance any pro receiving corps. The Philadelphia Eagles traded up to beat out NFC East rival Giants to grab him at No. 10 in the draft.
NDSU QB Trey Lance led the Bison to their seventh FCS title in eight years. We question if one season with the best program at this level is enough to assure success at the next level when joining a team struggling to build on a few wins. Lance got drafted third overall by a very good San Francisco 49er organization. We’ll see how he develops.
North Carolina WR Dyami Brown Is projected to get picked in Round Three. Right on the money! The Washington Football team selected him as the 82nd player in the draft. We hope they come up with anew mascot soon.
SEC’s leading rusher Kevin Harris (20) of South Carolina should be one of the higher picks at running back in 2022.
WR Sage Surratt (14) of Wake Forest and his brother Chazz, a LB at UNC, should both find their way to NFL rosters this weekend. Sage is waiting for free agency. Chazz joins the Vikings as the 78th player selected overall in 2021.
Penn State LB Micah Parsons (11) puts hit on Terps Anthony McFarland in 2019. He sat out 2020. He should be well rested, but possibly rusty stepping up at the next level in 2021. The Cowboys who selected him at No. 12 will find out!
North Carolina RB Javonta Williams looks to go early among RBs. As the No. 35 draftee, he heads to Denver.
Clemson Tiger RB Travis Etienne (9) should be ready for the next level. As the No. 25 selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars, he joins his Clemson teammate QB Trevor Lawrence whom the Jags took at No. 1.
