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NFL Draft 2019: 5 late-round picks who’ll have immediate impacts

By Luke Feliciano

RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 01: Kelvin Harmon #3 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack catches a pass for a 14-yard touchdown against Marcus Holton Jr. #6 of the East Carolina Pirates in the first quarter at Carter-Finley Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 01: Kelvin Harmon #3 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack catches a pass for a 14-yard touchdown against Marcus Holton Jr. #6 of the East Carolina Pirates in the first quarter at Carter-Finley Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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EUGENE, OR – OCTOBER 13: Running back Myles Gaskin #9 of the Washington Huskies warms up before the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR – OCTOBER 13: Running back Myles Gaskin #9 of the Washington Huskies warms up before the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

Each iteration of the NFL draft, there are talented players who descend to the later rounds before getting picked. Who will have instant impacts?

It seems as if every year some of the most productive college players slip to the later rounds during the NFL Draft.

This year proved no different as several teams were able to bolster their drafts by identifying key talent that could have a lasting impact in the immediate future.

While there is more of an uphill climb to receive playing time presented to those not drafted within the first few rounds, these players might be an exception amongst them.

According to Fox Business, late-round selections also don’t make nearly as much money. For instance, the final pick of the draft, which has been dubbed “Mr. Irrelevant,” is expected to earn an estimated $2.6 million for signing along with a $74,000 signing bonus.

Granted, most of the players selected from Rounds 5-to-7 will likely have to battle for their rightful spot on the depth chart — and possibly even making the team — but this list of five players should be the ones that have the best chance at making the squad and having an immediate impact.

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