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NFL Draft 2017: 5 most underrated prospects to keep an eye on

By Jerran Anderson

Nov 19, 2016; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) makes a second quarter catch against Navy Midshipmen linebacker Justin Norton (5) to break the all time FBS record tying catch for receptions against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) makes a second quarter catch against Navy Midshipmen linebacker Justin Norton (5) to break the all time FBS record tying catch for receptions against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Carlos Watkins (94) reacts during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Carlos Watkins (94) reacts during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The NFL Draft is on April 27 and is filled with a ton of talented prospects. Here we’ll take a look at the five most underrated prospects in this year’s draft class.

When it comes to the NFL Draft, it has its fair share of underrated prospects. After all, there are seven rounds of picks spread throughout three days. So,  there are bound to be hits and misses with picks in terms of overall fit.

Looking back at NFL Drafts in the past, underrated prospects have made a name for themselves in the league. There’s Kam Chancellor, out of Virginia Tech, drafted in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft, 133rd overall. He’s a four-time Pro Bowler and won a Super Bowl in 2013 with his current team, the Seattle Seahawks.

Then there’s quarterback Tom Brady. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. As the 199th overall pick out of the University of Michigan, he’s won five Super Bowls, including this past season in an impressive 34-28 comeback victory against the Atlanta Falcons.

This year’s draft is filled with a lot of defensive talent. But offensively, there are some gems, that if put in the right situations, could shine by the end of their career as well. Here’s a look at the five most underrated prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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