NFL Draft 2017: Top prospects from Florida State Football

NFL Draft 2017: Top NFL prospects from Florida State Football

Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) rushes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker is an underrated draft prospect in this year’s draft class. The early entree isn’t getting much attention from NFL scouts, but that should motivate him in either case.

Walker won the 2016 ACC Defensive Player of the Year award and earned first-team All-American and All-ACC honors last season for his play. He recorded 67 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 16.0 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.

Some question Walker’s drive to the ball but he has 33.5 tackles for loss and 25.0 sacks in the past two seasons to his credit. At 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds, he’s got the build to play as an interior rusher in special packages in the NFL, but is questionable as an edge rusher.

He would thrive in a 3-4 system as a defensive end or outside linebacker but not in a traditional 4-3 defense. He’s currently projected as a second or third round pick.

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