There are a ton of future stars in the 2024 NFL pick class, especially among the quarterbacks and explosive pass-catchers who will fill the top pick slots. However, hidden among this brilliant array of skill is a treasure mine of undiscovered potential. Every year, hidden jewels from all throughout collegiate football surface, some from smaller schools or overlooked by their contemporaries. We identify eight such guys in this article who are likely to be selected early in the NFL Draft.
| No. | Player Name | Position | College | Strengths | Weaknesses | Potential Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javon Baker | WR | UCF | Ball-tracking ability, route-running skills, success against press coverage | Modest athletic testing, lack of elite size or speed | Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers |
| 2 | Akeem Dent | S | Florida State | Versatility, experience, solid coverage numbers, special teams capability | Age, lack of ball production, positional switch | Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 3 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | Louisville | Explosive speed, power, ability in kick returns, contribution in passing game | Limited college opportunities, shared backfield, positional depth | Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers |
| 4 | Jalyx Hunt | EDGE | Houston Christian | Athleticism, potential, adaptability, pre-draft process performance | Needs refinement, struggles against the run, unrefined pass-rushing technique | Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos |
| 5 | Theo Johnson | TE | Penn State | In-line blocking, receiving potential, size, athleticism | Limited college production, need for improvement in receiving skills | Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, New York Giants |
| 6 | Jalen McMillan | WR | Washington | Route-running, hands, prior production, versatility | Injury concerns, overshadowed by peers, positional preference | Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 7 | Chau Smith-Wade | CB | Washington State | Slot coverage, versatility, solid production | Lack of size for outside corner, not invited to combine | Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints |
| 8 | Qwan'tez Stiggers | CB | Toronto Argonauts | Athleticism, CFL production, resilience | Technical deficiencies, unconventional path to NFL | Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs |
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