NFL Draft 2018: 10 Players that could be Day 3 steals

The first two days of the 2018 NFL Draft are in the books. With many exceptional prospects still available, Day 3 should bring even more excitement.

There were 100 selections in the first three rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. While plenty of talented prospects heard their name called already, some players will have to wait for the weekend to find a home in the NFL.

As teams dive deep into their draft boards, they will look to select players that may have been overlooked in previous rounds.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at 10 players that could be steals on Day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft.

1. Shaquem Griffin, OLB, UCF

As one of the most polarizing prospects in this year’s draft, Griffin has yet to find a home in the NFL. While his combine performance was outstanding for a linebacker, there is a concern about where he would play in the NFL. At just 6-0, 227 pounds, teams will have to get creative if they want to fit him into their scheme.

2. Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan

Hurst may be the best run-stopper to come out of Ann Arbor in recent memory. Slightly undersized at 6-2, 282 pounds, Hurst makes up for it with great acceleration and an endless motor. However, due to a rare heart condition, he has slipped in the draft thus far.

3. Tim Settle, DL, Virginia Tech

Settle plays with strength, quickness, and agility not often found in a 330-pound defensive lineman. While his inconsistency at Virginia Tech may have thwarted an earlier draft selection, he should be one of the first players picked on Day 3.

4. Deon Cain, WR, Clemson

With a unique combination of size and speed, Cain is perfectly suited for the NFL. However, his drops made it difficult for teams to risk an early round draft pick on the Clemson product.

5. Josh Sweat, EDGE, Florida State

Injuries were a concern throughout Sweat’s college career. But when he was healthy, he was one of the most dominating edge rushers in the country. Therefore, an NFL team is bound to take a risk on him sooner rather than later.

6. Anthony Averett, CB, Alabama

Averett is yet another Alabama defensive back in this draft. While he doesn’t have desirable size at the position, he has plenty of strength at the line of scrimmage to jam and release. As a former track star, he can hang with speedy receivers as well.

7. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, EDGE, Oklahoma

The former Sooner isn’t the biggest pass rusher in the world. However, he does possess solid power and football instincts. As a former Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year winner, Okoronkwo should find a new home in Rounds 4-5.

8. Daesean Hamilton, WR, Penn State

Hamilton had an up and down career at Penn State. However, his playmaking ability and size for a slot receiver makes him a desirable prospect. While he doesn’t have the next-level speed to compete as an elite player, he would make a fine second option in the league.

9. Tyrell Crosby, OG, Oregon

It was somewhat surprising to not hear Crosby’s name called in Rounds 2-3. The former Oregon Duck is a truck as a run blocker with good size for his position. He has been somewhat inconsistent and struggled with injuries in his career, so that’s why he might have slipped.

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10. Ian Thomas, TE, Indiana

Thomas has one of the best stories in this draft. After being raised by his older siblings throughout most of his childhood, Thomas graduated and played at Nassau Community College for two years before moving to Indiana. While he is a raw talent, Thomas has the potential and determination to be a pro-bowl caliber tight end.

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