NFL Draft 2014: Underrated Prospects That Will Land in First Round

April 26, 2014   ·   Alex Kay   ·   Jump to comments

The 2014 NFL draft is highlighted by a handful of prospects who have been receiving relentless media coverage and tons of buzz ahead of their leap from college to the pros. However, because there are 32 picks in the first round, not every player selected on Day 1 is going to be a hyped star.
There are some unheralded players who aren’t getting much attention right now but should certainly wind up making an impact in the NFL.
Lets take a look at a few under-the-radar prospects who are poised to come off the board in the first round.
 
Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State
Pass-rushers are at a premium in the modern NFL, as there is an abundance of elite quarterbacks, and offenses have opened the playbooks for them, leading to more throws of the ball than ever before.
Defensive coordinators would love to add a player like Ryan Shazier into the fold, giving them another weapon to strike back against these pass-happy attacks. Shazier has a knack for fi...

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