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Big names from college that should go in the later rounds of the 2016 NFL Draft

Big names from college that should go in the later rounds of the NFL Draft.

 
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Vernon Adams Jr., QB, Oregon

Vernon Adams Jr., QB, Oregon
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Adams made a name for himself after transferring to Oregon for his senior season. He threw 26 touchdowns in 10 games but had injury issues. His lack of size and injury issues make him a third-day pick, at best.

 
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Roberto Aguayo, K, Florida State

Roberto Aguayo, K, Florida State
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Considered the draft's top kicker, Aguayo made nearly 89 percent of his field goals at Florida State. He's likely the first kicker off the board and a third-day pick.

 
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Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
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Leaving Clemson after his sophomore season, Alexander's stock has dropped since the National Title game. He didn't perform at the combine due to a hamstring injury.

 
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Brandon Allen, QB, Arkansas

Brandon Allen, QB, Arkansas
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Allen has a long track record at Arkansas and threw for more than 3,400 yards in his senior season. He's expected to be a third-day pick.

 
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Trevone Boykin, QB, TCU

Trevone Boykin, QB, TCU
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Boykin was one of college football's most athletic playmakers, throwing for more than 3,500 yards and rushing for 612 yards in his senior season. His off-field issues are a huge red flag after getting arrested the night before TCU's bowl game and could prevent him from being drafted.

 
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Kentrell Brothers, ILB, Missouri

Kentrell Brothers, ILB, Missouri
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Brothers was one of college football's most productive defensive players in 2015, with 152 tackles in only 12 games during his senior season. He could go as early as the second day of the draft.

 
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Aaron Burbridge, WR, Michigan State

Aaron Burbridge, WR, Michigan State
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Connor Cook's favorite target had 85 catches for 1,258 yards and seven scores in his senior season. He could go as early as the second day of the draft.

 
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Jake Coker, QB, Alabama

Jake Coker, QB, Alabama
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Coker emerged as Alabama's starting quarterback in his senior season and led the Crimson Tide to a National Championship with 21 touchdown passes. He projects as a possible NFL backup and third-day pick.

 
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Kenyan Drake, RB, Alabama

Kenyan Drake, RB, Alabama
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The speedy Drake was Derrick Henry's backup last season and a game-changer as Alabama's kick returner. He averaged 6.4 yards per carry over his four-year career and could be a second-day pick as a potential third-down back.

 
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Jeff Driskel, QB, Louisiana Tech

Jeff Driskel, QB, Louisiana Tech
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Driskel transferred from Florida to Louisiana Tech last year and put himself on the NFL radar. As a fifth-year senior, he passed for more than 4,000 yards and could be drafted in the late rounds.

 
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Everett Golson, QB, Florida State

Everett Golson, QB, Florida State
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Golson transferred from Notre Dame to Florida State, replacing Jameis Winston in 2015. He struggled to stay healthy but completed more than 67 percent of his passes in nine games. Golson's name could be called on the third day of the draft.

 
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Glenn Gronkowski, FB, Kansas State

Glenn Gronkowski, FB, Kansas State
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The younger brother of Rob Gronkowski, Glenn is one of the top fullback prospects available. With the position dying in the NFL, he's unlikely to go before the fifth round.

 
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Kevin Hogan, QB, Stanford

Kevin Hogan, QB, Stanford
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The four-year starter who replaced Andrew Luck at Stanford, Hogan could get the nod as a backup prospect late in the draft after a productive college career. He threw for nearly 2,900 yards last season.

 
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Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State

Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State
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Jones helped lead the Buckeyes to a National Championship, but his lack of accuracy got him benched last season. Teams are still enticed by his immense talent, which could cause him to go as early as the second day of the draft as a developmental prospect.

 
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Cyrus Jones, CB, Alabama

Cyrus Jones, CB, Alabama
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Jones could be a bigger contributor on special teams in the NFL than as a defensive back. He scored four touchdowns as a punt returner during the regular season in 2015 and could go as high as the third round.

 
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Bronson Kaufusi, DE, BYU

Bronson Kaufusi, DE, BYU
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The 6-8 Kaufusi showed the ability to take over a game while playing defensive end at BYU, with a career-high 10 sacks last season. His immense size makes him a potential second-day pick.

 
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Cody Kessler, QB, USC

Cody Kessler, QB, USC
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A former top high school prospect, Kessler was very productive as a starter over three years at USC but isn't a great NFL prospect due to his lack of arm strength. He's just hoping to have his name called near the end of the draft.

 
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Tyler Matakevich, ILB, Temple

Tyler Matakevich, ILB, Temple
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Matakevich earned hardware for his brilliant 2015 season, winning the Chuck Bednarik and Bronko Nagurski Awards for best defensive player of the year. He had 15.5 sacks and five interceptions last season but could have to wait until the third day of the draft to be called.

 
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Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State

Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State
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Ohio State's former starting quarterback, Miller made the successful transition to wide receiver last year but only had 68 touches, most of which came as a runner. A great Senior Bowl showing has him in the conversation for the second day of the draft.

 
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Carl Nassib, DE, Penn State

Carl Nassib, DE, Penn State
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Nassib won the Vince Lombardi Award for the most outstanding lineman after recording 15.5 sacks in his senior season. With just one great college season under his belt, he's unlikely to have his name called before the third round.

 
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Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi State

Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi State
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Prescott helped turn Mississippi State into a winner during his three seasons as a starter with a skill set reminiscent of a poor man's Cam Newton. He threw 29 touchdowns last season, but off-field issues push him to the second day of the draft, at best.

 
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Jake Rudock, QB, Michigan

Jake Rudock, QB, Michigan
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Jim Harbaugh's starter last season, Rudock threw for more than 3,000 yards as a senior at Michigan. He projects as an NFL backup and third-day pick.

 
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Joel Stave, QB, Wisconsin

Joel Stave, QB, Wisconsin
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Stave managed a run-heavy offense at Wisconsin for three-plus seasons, finishing his career with more than 7,600 passing yards. He will go in the third day, if he gets drafted at all.

 
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Duke Williams, WR, Auburn

Duke Williams, WR, Auburn
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Williams was a legit NFL prospect before off-field issues sidetracked him. He was kicked off Auburn last year and is now at risk of being an undrafted free agent.

 
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Jaylon Smith, OLB, Notre Dame

Jaylon Smith, OLB, Notre Dame
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Smith was an elite prospect before suffering a major knee injury in the Fiesta Bowl. A potential first-round pick before the injury, he could slide as far as the third day if teams don't get favorable health reports.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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