Small school draft prospects poised to make a big NFL impact

Araiza is likely to be a rare punter drafted after averaging over 51 yards per punt last season. He also served as San Diego State's placekicker.

Dixon was able to make a name for himself at Nicholls State as a big, productive player. He has a chance to be drafted on Day 3.

Doubs was highly productive over the last two seasons, with over 1,000 yards and 20 total touchdowns. He also had 80 catches in 11 games last season.

Glass produced huge numbers at Alabama A&M over four seasons, including over 3,500 yards passing and 36 touchdowns last year. He has the arm strength and size to receive consideration on Day 3.

Goedeke has moved from tight end to tackle, showing the consistency to get NFL attention. At 6-foot-4, he could move inside once more to guard.

Gunter was a consistent pass rusher for Coastal Carolina over the last three seasons, with 17 sacks over that time. He has enough size to serve as a 4-3 defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker.

Jackson ascended during his career at App State, peaking with 119 tackles and six sacks last season. Older than much of the competition, Jackson could be a Day 3 selection.

Johnson shows potential as an interior pass rusher after impressing at the postseason all-star games. He could be selected early in Day 3 if his workouts continue to go well.

Jones is a mammoth on the interior, listed at over 330 pounds. He had a strong final season for the Huskies with 4.5 sacks and 48 tackles, making him an interesting mid-round prospect.

Likely put himself on the map with an excellent senior season, recording 59 catches for 912 yards and 12 touchdowns. The productive receiver could be an early Day 3 pick.

Malone recorded a staggering 32.5 sacks over five seasons at Western Kentucky. He's slightly undersized to serve as a 4-3 defensive end but could serve as a pass rush specialist in a 3-4 scheme.

McBride has a good chance to be the first tight end selected in the draft, and even late first-round consideration isn't out of the question. He had a spectacular 2021 season with 90 catches for 1,121 yards.

Mitchell has the size to stick at tackle and is considered a prospect for either side. He could be picked as early as Day 2.

Moore is a fit in the slot due to his lack of size, but he was certainly productive in college. He finished last season with 95 catches for 1,292 yards and 10 touchdowns and was also a key part of the Western Michigan offense over the previous two years.

Muma was one of the most productive linebackers in the country last season, finishing with 142 tackles and three interceptions. He doesn't have the athleticism of some of the early-round tackles but could be a useful find on Day 3.

Penning is considered one of the top tackle prospects available with a strong possibility to be drafted in the first round. He has plenty of experience after three years start at left tackle and the size to dominate at that spot.

Raimann moved from tight end to tackle, and the projectability could push him up many draft boards. The Austrian native appears to be a Day 2 pick who could even sneak into the late first round.

Strange is a strong mid-round guard prospect standing at 6-foot-4. He's performed well against top competition, and a move to center could also be a possibility.

The highly accurate Strong would likely be an early-round pick if not for his injury issues. He completed over 70% of his passes in back-to-back seasons and also threw 36 touchdowns in 2021.

Tolbert is a significant deep threat, capping off his college career with 82 catches for 1,474 yards and eight touchdowns last season. He manages to stand out despite a deep wide receiver class as a potential Day 2 pick.

Thomas is coming into the draft with a lot of momentum after recording 10.5 sacks and 71 tackles last season. He profiles well as a 4-3 defensive end who could be drafted on Day 2.

Turner was a strong Red Zone target for Carson Strong, recording 19 touchdowns over the last two seasons. He's put enough on tape to be a Day 3 pick.

Watson's great size at 6-foot-4 and college production has put him on the radar despite a deep draft class. His lack of top-end speed will likely push Watson to Day 3.

Willis has a chance to be the first quarterback drafted in 2022 after two excellent seasons at Liberty. He still needs to improve his throwing accuracy, but Willis has elite athleticism to help lead an offense.

Converted from wide receiver to cornerback, Woolen is still very raw but provides major intrigue as a press corner with his 6-foot-3 height. He appears to be a Day 3 developmental project.