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Yesterday, I gave you five names of player sleepers from the 2021 NFL Draft. These are players that we believe could make solid contributions to their teams and outperform where they were drafted.
Some guys may make an impact in their rookie year, and others may need a season or two to continue their development. Either or, these are players that weren't drafted ridiculously high yet feel they have starter and maybe even pro bowl potential.
To recap, five players from the draft that I like as sleepers:
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
LB Jabril Cox, Dallas Cowboys
DT Daviyon Nixon, Carolina Panthers
CB Tay Gowan, Arizona Cardinals
OT Larnel Coleman, Miami Dolphins
Who are some of your sleepers from the 2021 NFL Draft?
I think once Josh Palmer develops a little bit and has consistent QB play (assuming Herbert stays consistent) he could be a stud.. his body control and ability to get 50/50 balls in college was impressive and has good size to play outside or maybe run the slot route tree and get some seperation against some nickel/linebacker matchups
I like Jabril Cox. He showed great leadership being able to transfer into LSU from NDSU and be a captain immediately, but he’s going to a pretty stacked linebacker room. Do you think there’s room for him?
I know he went in the second round, but Tutu Atwell in the second round to the Rams could be a steal for LA. He’s a little bit smaller but Atwell in that Brandin Cooks role and we saw over the last handful of years how Stafford worked with Marvin Jones Jr.
I'm a big fan of Patrick Jones II. Lost some momentum after the Senior Bowl, but I think he has a high ceiling. Working with Mike Zimmer and that Vikings defense could unlock his potential.
Wyatt Hubert hasn't gotten a whole lot of buzz, but I think he's a steal in the 7th round. Really solid pass-rusher who looked good at the Senior Bowl. Bengals got 3 really solid pass rushers in this draft.
Also like Jake Funk, late round RB to the Rams. Small sample size in college, but I think he can carve out a role in that offense.
I definitely would say James Hudson from Cincy. Watching him play was cool because he plays hard and violent but in a good way. I really liked him and was surprised to see him fall. Browns did good there
Dax Milne. Zach Wilson’s favourite target. And if your QB has that much faith in you then you must be doing something right. He also put up good numbers.
CB Paulson Adebo, Stanford to the New Orleans Saints
Saints trade up to get him at pick 12 in the 3rd. Once regarded as CB2 in the 2020 draft behind 3rd overall pick CB Jeff Okudah. Adebo is 6ft1, 192lbs with long arms, great speed and natural tracking ability. In 2018, he led the nation with 19 passes defended including 4 interceptions. Seems like forever ago I know, but the kid opted out in 2020 and ended up falling off draft boards because "out of sight out of mind". With Janoris Jenkins moving on to TEN, Adebo will see playing time because the kid can flat out play. Steal of the draft.
My top 10 favorite sleepers in no particular order:
1. RB Rhamondre Stevenson - Patriots
2. EDGE Elerson Smith - Giants
3. CB Shaun Wade - Ravens
4. WR Dez Fitzpatrick - Titans
5. S Damar Hamlin - Bills
6. LB Buddy Johnson - Steelers
7. S Talanoa Hufanga - 49ers
8. CB Robert Rochell - Rams
9. S Jamar Johnson - Broncos
10. OT Stone Forsythe - Seahawks
Wyatt Davis G, Minn
Micheal Carter RB NYJ
Dyami Brown WR WFT
Ellerson Smith, EDGE, NYG picked at 116
Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, NE picked at 96
Dyami Brown, WR, WFT picked at 82
Ihmir Smith-Marsette, WR, Minn picked at 157
Barnes LB Detroit
I think once Josh Palmer develops a little bit and has consistent QB play (assuming Herbert stays consistent) he could be a stud.. his body control and ability to get 50/50 balls in college was impressive and has good size to play outside or maybe run the slot route tree and get some seperation against some nickel/linebacker matchups
I’ll go with Quincy Roche and Dylan Moses
1. Jalen Camp-Incredible measurables. Think he's in a good spot to learn and grow, could also double as an uber athletic tight end too.
2. James Wiggins-Health aside, great talent.
3. Gerrid Doaks-2nd gear lacking aside, think he's a great back.
4. Noah Gray-another one landing in the perfect spot. Super athletic and gonna learn from one of the best while playing with one of the best qb's.
5. Hamsah Nasrildeen-Elite athlete, great size, plays with an edge. Think health is the only thing that will hold him back.
LB Nick Niemann from Iowa to the Rams was a steal. Was a late developer but great speed and coverage ability.
Trey Smith in the KC IOL. The man was a beast in college and could become a starter in KC this year.
I like Jabril Cox. He showed great leadership being able to transfer into LSU from NDSU and be a captain immediately, but he’s going to a pretty stacked linebacker room. Do you think there’s room for him?
I know he went in the second round, but Tutu Atwell in the second round to the Rams could be a steal for LA. He’s a little bit smaller but Atwell in that Brandin Cooks role and we saw over the last handful of years how Stafford worked with Marvin Jones Jr.
Nailed 4/5 for me - just didn’t know Larnel
I'm a big fan of Patrick Jones II. Lost some momentum after the Senior Bowl, but I think he has a high ceiling. Working with Mike Zimmer and that Vikings defense could unlock his potential.
Wyatt Hubert hasn't gotten a whole lot of buzz, but I think he's a steal in the 7th round. Really solid pass-rusher who looked good at the Senior Bowl. Bengals got 3 really solid pass rushers in this draft.
Also like Jake Funk, late round RB to the Rams. Small sample size in college, but I think he can carve out a role in that offense.
I definitely would say James Hudson from Cincy. Watching him play was cool because he plays hard and violent but in a good way. I really liked him and was surprised to see him fall. Browns did good there
Dazz Newsome - Bears. He could see some good snaps especially if Bears move on from Anthony Miller.
Thomas Graham-Bears. He has a really good chance to be the starting slot corner
Spencer Brown- RT Bills. Brown is an absolute monster and should be Day 1 starter at RT.
Dax Milne. Zach Wilson’s favourite target. And if your QB has that much faith in you then you must be doing something right. He also put up good numbers.
CB Paulson Adebo, Stanford to the New Orleans Saints
Saints trade up to get him at pick 12 in the 3rd. Once regarded as CB2 in the 2020 draft behind 3rd overall pick CB Jeff Okudah. Adebo is 6ft1, 192lbs with long arms, great speed and natural tracking ability. In 2018, he led the nation with 19 passes defended including 4 interceptions. Seems like forever ago I know, but the kid opted out in 2020 and ended up falling off draft boards because "out of sight out of mind". With Janoris Jenkins moving on to TEN, Adebo will see playing time because the kid can flat out play. Steal of the draft.
Agree 100% on Cox and Nixon. I'm banging the table for Shi Smith and Shaka Toney this year. Think both should've gone way earlier than they did.