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

Mar 6, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Diego State defensive back Damontae Kazee runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Diego State defensive back Damontae Kazee runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls running back Marlon Mack (5) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the UCF Knights during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls running back Marlon Mack (5) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the UCF Knights during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Running back is one of those positions at which there is a massive glut. Every team would love to find the next Ezekiel Elliott.

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As a result, we are likely going to see some teams reach up in the first round for players like Dalvin Cook, Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey. But there are plenty of sleepers who could potentially offer even better value this year. One such back is South Florida’s Marlon Mack, who has been overshadowed even by other Group of Five rushers.

Mack finished 12th in the FBS in rushing yards per carry, averaging 6.82 yards with each handoff. He racked up at least 1,000 yards in each of his three seasons with the Bulls, displaying a level of consistency over time that should be appreciated by NFL scouts.

At 5-foot-11 and 213 pounds, Mack is a compact runner who leaves college as the Bulls’ all-time leading rusher. Franchises are always looking for a steal in the backfield, and Mack could step in and produce immediately for whichever team picks him up this year.