2015 NFL Draft: 5 Future Stars You Didn’t Watch

    Follow me … don’t cost nothin’ @PeteFiutak They’re college stars in their own way, but you probably didn’t notice them much unless you’re a true die-hard

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    They’re college stars in their own way, but you probably didn’t notice them much unless you’re a true die-hard fan or a draft lover. Here are five players who’ll become major NFL players, even if they’re not used to the national attention.

    OT Andrus Peat, Stanford 6-7, 313
    – A premier combination of pass protection and run blocking skills, he gets after his man and provides a big pop when he gets his chance. An intimidating force when gets into a lather, he’ll erase most NFL pass rushers. However, he’s going to struggle against the quicker ones.

    – Stanford offensive linemen always look the part and seem like they should be prototypes, and they’ve – to generalize – underwhelmed. However, athletic and quick, he looks like an NFL left tackle with the feet, the athleticism, and the smoothness to get around well.

    Yes or No?: Expect him to be the best in a recent long line of Stanford offensive linemen. He’s going to be more functional than spectacular, but he’ll hang around the league for a long, long time at either tackle spot.
    Round Value: First Round

    CB Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest 6-0, 188
    – A phenomenal athlete, he lit up the combine by showing off his explosion and his quickness. The 40 was a bit slowish, but he has elite raw tools to make up for his 4.5 speed. He won’t have any problems moving with any NFL receiver in any style.

    – Can he toughen up? He’s not a hitter and could get pushed around a bit much, but he’s a veteran who knows how to handle himself. He’ll be a speed bump from time to time in the open field, and he’s not going to help out against the run, but that’s not why he’s being brought in.

    Yes or No?: One of the biggest defensive back calls in the draft, he has decent height and great quickness, but is he a true NFL No. 1 corner who can take out a team’s top receiver? He’s good enough to be a strong starter, but he’s not going to be a superstar.
    Round Value: Second Round

    CB Lorenzo Doss, Tulane 5-10, 182
    – A terrific football player who changes games by himself, he has great hands and knows how to attack the ball and come up with big plays. He seems to know how to be around the play and he rises to the occasion when challenged. Get the ball in his hands, and he’s dangerous in the open field.

    – While he’s not a blazer, he’s fast enough to get by. However, he’s not all that physical and he won’t do anything against the run. He’ll give up his share of big plays and will get lit up here and there, but he’ll make up for it.

    Yes or No?: An NFL starter. There might be a future for him as a centerfielder type on passing downs if he’s not a lockdown corner, but he’ll start early on.
    Round Value: Fourth Round

    CB Quinten Rollins, Miami Univ. 5-11, 195
    – Very quick, he cuts on a dime and has some intriguing tools worth developing. While he’s a basketball player, he’s also a tough-as-nails baller making 72 tackles with seven interceptions. He’ll hit, he’ll attack the ball, and he’ll win more than his share of battles.

    – Is he fast enough and explosive enough? The combine was a bit of an eye-opener with a slowish 4.57 40 and didn’t stand out in the drills. Considering he’s still getting the hang of the football side of things, it’s impressive that he’s better on film than he is in workouts.

    Yes or No?: Yes, but he’s not a sure thing. He’ll probably be overdrafted a bit because of his quickness, but he should be a decent starter right away.
    Round Value: Third Round

    WR Titus Davis, Central Michigan 6-1, 196
    – He knows how to play. He has great hands, he knows how to get open, and he’s a savvy, veteran route-runner who makes things happen. Polished, he’ll need little work or coaching and will operate like a pro from Day One. He’ll make himself into a factor.

    – He’s a great football player, and he’s polished with No. 1 target ability, but he doesn’t have elite wheels. He might not be a top-shelf athlete, but he’s a 4.5 runner and has good enough tools to get by.

    Yes or No: As long as you’re not expecting Antonio Brown – a fellow Central Michigan receiver – you’ll be happy. He’s not flashy, and he’s not going to dominate, but he’s a professional receiver who quarterbacks will love.
    Round Value: Fifth Round

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