NFL Draft 2017: 10 biggest sleepers from non-Power Five schools

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Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad offensive tackle Antonio Garcia of Troy (53) battles defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon of Villanova (92) in a blocking drill during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /

Teams in the NFL are always looking for values on the offensive line. Given the value placed on protecting quarterbacks, finding a tackle that can protect the blind side remains critical. Not every team can land a Cam Robinson, Ryan Ramczyk, or Garett Bolles from a Power Five program. One of the most intriguing prospects available at the position hails from a Sun Belt school that led the nation in fewest sacks allowed in 2016.

Antonio Garcia started 37 consecutive games at Troy at left tackle over the past three seasons. Garcia came back strong after suffering an injury that cut his redshirt freshman year short in 2013.

There should be no questions about his fitness after the past three years. Garcia was part of the line that helped Brandon Silvers set the FBS freshman record for QB completion percentage in 2014, helped Brandon Burks become a 1000-yard rusher in 2015, and was a key component of Troy’s first 10-win season at the FBS level.

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