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NFL Draft 2017: 5 Hidden Gems in Second and Third Rounds

By Collin Wieder

Sep 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars linebacker Tyus Bowser (81) defends as Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) attempts a pass during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars linebacker Tyus Bowser (81) defends as Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) attempts a pass during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 2017 NFL Draft is stacked with tons of depth making day two a huge opportunity for teams. A few players may not have been publicized, but they will be contributors.

Although day one of the 2017 NFL Draft is over, there’s still plenty of talent available. Day two will contain multiple day one starters for teams this year. In a draft stacked with defensive talent, some big teams made nice selections. A lot of the casual NFL fans may not know their names.

Whether they are coming from a less relevant program or struggled with injuries, there are always players that didn’t get deserved attention. The “hidden gems” of the draft define the class and can get a GM a contract extension.

A gem isn’t the same as a steal in the draft. Cam Robinson going to the Jags despite being a first round talent isn’t a gem. Every franchise knew he could play. However, a guy like Cooper Kupp from Eastern Washington going in the third round to the Rams represents a hidden gem.

Now that the explanation is out of the way, let’s get to five players that flew under the radar Friday night.

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