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

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September 12, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Michael Rector (3) drops a pass defended by Central Florida Knights defensive back Shaquill Griffin (10) during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Sometimes the Combine can drop a player’s status on draft boards. Sometimes the Combine can make stars out of sleepers. Shaquill Griffin falls in the latter camp. The UCF cornerback finished last year with four interceptions, including one returned 33 yards for a touchdown against Tulane. He also broke up a dozen more passes and finished with 48 total tackles.

Though he finished fifth nationally in total passes defensed, it was his Combine performance that vaulted him into second-day consideration.

Among the cornerbacks that congregated in Indianapolis, none had a more impressive all-around performance than Griffin. The Knights defensive back showed off his leaping ability, his speed, and his ability to shift directions.

Measuring somewhere between 6-foot and 6-foot-1 depending on the source, and with a 38.5-inch vertical leap, Griffin has the size and skill to match up with larger receivers. The team that nabs Griffin will get a still-raw talent who could develop into an All-Pro.

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