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Chris DaileyFounder, The Sports Court With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, GMs around the league are on the hunt to find the next diamond in the rough. After all, the greatest player in the history of the league was the 199th overall pick. The starting QB for the NFC Champions of this past season was Mr. Irrelevant. History has done nothing but prove that you don’t need to be a top pick to become a star in the league. It’s now up to the right system to find the right player to make the next big thing. Here are three players that, despite being ranked low on the big boards, have true potential to become the next star chosen on day three. Jason Bean - Quarterback - University of Kansas Jason Bean has one of the most interesting stories in the NFL Draft. As a Texas native, Bean decided to stay home and committed to the University of North Texas. In his third year at UNT, Bean was included on the Davey O’Brien Award Great 8 List after throwing for 1131 yards in the COVID-stricken year of 2020. Bean has since thrown for 4662 yards with the Kansas Jayhawks in his three seasons there and has helped transform the program despite having to split time with Jalon Daniels throughout 2022. Bean has also shown elusiveness as a rusher. He ran for 1342 yards throughout his collegiate career. The Jayhawk superstar has shown immense consistency throughout his six years of college football mixed with something that is lost in the world of College Football, patience. Bean’s mind has always been set well, and he has never ridden the highs too highly or gotten down on himself too harshly throughout the lows. Bean’s mindset is what has put him in the position to be a day 3 pick. Bean has great anticipation in the passing game, moves around the pocket fluidly, and has a good release. Bean’s biggest flaw is his size, which is something that can easily be fixed with bulk in the offseason. Bean has strong potential to be a very solid backup in the NFL, and in the right system, he can develop into a starter. He might not reach the levels of Brady and Purdy, but simply put, Jason Bean is pretty darn good. Luke McCaffery - Wide Receiver - Rice University Luke McCaffery is a projected day 3 pick that’s more well-known for being the brother of Christian and son of Ed rather than a legit NFL prospect. McCaffery is the most slept-on receiver in the class. The 6’2 consistent receiver is reminiscent of Julian Edelman. After two years as a quarterback at Nebraska, McCaffery transferred to Rice. In his second year at Rice - his fourth in College Football - McCaffery switched positions and exploded. McCaffery caught for 723 yards and six touchdowns in 2022. He followed up with an excellent fifth-year season in which he recorded 992 yards and 13 touchdowns. McCaffery became Mr. Reliable at Rice and one of the highest-producing receivers in the country. At 6-2, 200 lbs, McCaffery isn’t the biggest, but he gets open and is great in the red zone. He possesses soft hands and can line up from anywhere. Similarly to his brother, McCaffery is a tough runner that’s hard to bring down. He has a high football IQ and knows all about the ins and outs of the league thanks to his family. Despite having a day three grade attached to him, it’s very probable McCaffery finds himself making an impact from day one on whatever team picks him up. Tommy Eichenberg - Linebacker - Ohio State If you’ve watched any Ohio State Buckeyes game throughout the past three seasons, you probably heard the name Tommy Eichenberg pop up a few times.
That’s because Eichenberg recorded 268 total tackles, including 21 tackles for loss, in that time span. Eichenberg has been a force on a strong Buckeyes defense and has shown great ability to work the blitz and make his presence known. Eichenberg is a strong, physical, and smart player that has a solid frame for the professional game. Although graded as a day 3 prospect, Eichenberg has done nothing but show why he belongs in the NFL. He’s also strong in run-defense and loves a good hit. NFL coaches are going to love Tommy Eichenberg, and he has true potential to become a late-round gem and blossom into a solid linebacker in the NFL.
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