Big-name college players who will go in the late rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft

Iowa rode on Beathard's back to the Big Ten Championship game just one year ago. He has the head and leadership to help an NFL team but lacks the physical tools to be a high draft choice. He threw for 17 touchdowns in his senior year for the Hawkeyes.

The heart and soul of the Clemson defense, Boulware is slightly undersized but was highly productive for some strong defenses. He's likely to serve is a special teamer in the NFL and could be drafted in the very late rounds.

Butt was a possible first-round pick until tearing his ACL in the Orange Bowl. The tight end still has a chance to go as early as the third round after a highly productive college career.

The son of the former NFL linebacker and current Falcons defensive line coach Bryan Cox, Cox Jr. was a productive player at Florida despite missing time last season. He should be a late-round pick.

At one point projected as a potential first-rounder, Dupre fell victim to an anemic Tigers offense. He still managed 41 receptions for 593 yards in his junior season and could go as high as the third round.

Evans leaves Virginia Tech after only one season with the Hokies in which he threw for more than 3,500 yards with a 29/8 TD/INT. He could be a late pick or undrafted free agent pickup.

Deshaun Watson's go-to guy in the Clemson backfield, Gallman rushed for more than 3,400 yards over three seasons at Clemson. He could go as early as day two of the draft.

A powerful runner, Hood had 1,463 yards rushing in his sophomore season but struggled through injuries last year. As a result, he's likely to be a late day three pick.

At one point considered the best quarterback in the draft class, Kaaya had an inconsistent junior season. He still threw for more than 3,500 yards and could go as early as the second round.

The nephew of Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, Chad had two strong seasons in the SEC at Ole Miss. There are questions about his off-field issues, and he's also coming off of a major knee injury. Kelly's versatile talent should still get him drafted on the third day of the draft.

A three-year starter at Cincinnati, Kiel has had health issues over the last two seasons. He's a fringe prospect for the third day of the draft.

Knight had a strong year for the Aggies after three seasons at Oklahoma, throwing for 2,432 yards and rushing for 614 more. He's trying to stick at quarterback, despite some teams' efforts to move him off the position.

Linwood is Baylor's all-time leader in rushing, but he struggled in his senior season following the departure of offensive guru Art Briles. Linwood's lack of hands limits his attractiveness.

The son of five-time Pro Bowler Hardy Nickerson, Nickerson Jr. had 107 tackles in his senior season at Illinois. He lacks optimal NFL height but could still be a third-day pick for his pedigree.

Prukop played only six games for the Ducks last season, getting benched despite strong numbers. He could be a late-round pick or undrafted free agent signing.

The all-time FBS rushing leader, Pumphrey is pushed down in the draft by a very deep running back class. He still shows the shiftiness and versatility to be an intriguing back and could be drafted as early as day two.

Rudolph is coming off of two extremely productive seasons for the Seminoles. He should be drafted at some point on the third day.

Injuries and a coaching change ruined what potentially could have been an amazing college career for Russell. He still threw for more than 2,100 yards in each of the last two seasons, and that production should get him drafted late.

Scott had nearly 2,500 receiving yards for his career at Clemson. He has potential as a slot receiver in the NFL.

Sprinkle became a household name after getting suspended from the Belk Bowl for shoplifting. He has the physical tools of an NFL tight end and had 380 receiving yards and four scores last season.

Tankersley is pushed down in the NFL Draft by a deep cornerback class, but he's been a lock-down cornerback at Clemson over the last two seasons. He could be drafted as early as the second day.

NFL teams certainly took notice of Terrell after his last three seasons at Western Michigan. He threw for more than 3,400 yards in each season and had 33/4 TD/INT in his senior year.

A productive quarterback at Houston, Ward Jr. is attempting to transition to wide receiver. He had trouble staying healthy in college, but he has the speed to make the move and possibly be a late-round pick.

Westbrook was a candidate for the Heisman Trophy last season, with 80 receptions for 1,524 yards and 17 scores. Past health issues could make teams nervous to use an early-round pick on him, however.