2019 NFL Draft: 15 Players you need to know

There are a number of talented college football players who aren’t getting the hype they deserve — here are 15 potential 2019 NFL Draft prospects you need to know. 

The 2019 NFL Draft is a long way away, but you can never get enough looks at the players your team might be selecting come April. When you turn on the television, how often do we hear the same college football players names regurgitated across the NFL media landscapes? Pretty often.

Even with the endless number of outlets, a number of well-deserved NFL prospects still go unnoticed. While there are certainly more, we’re going to take a look at some players that deserve a little more buzz than they’re getting.

Here are the 15 prospects you need to know for the 2019 NFL Draft

15. Porter Gustin, OLB, USC

USC Trojans fans know the name Porter Gustin. After all, he’s been around since 2015 wreaking havoc on opposing offense. The 6-5, 260 pound outside linebacker rightfully earned the nickname “The Freak.” His physique that of a natural bodybuilder, but he doesn’t lack flexibility or explosiveness.

As a true freshman, Gustin showed why he was a force with 5.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss. In his sophomore season, he was all over the field with 68 tackles, 13 of which were behind the line of scrimmage, and 5.5 sacks. An injury to his ankle slowed him down in his junior season, but he’s since returned to his dominant form.

Gustin attacks the offensive line with aggression in a relentless pursuit to get his guy. He shows the ability to bend and use his hands in an effort to get to the quarterback. He doesn’t possess the raw power and strength at the point of attack, so teams can run at him in order to take him out of the game.

However, his motor is relentless and he always put forth maximum effort, so he’ll chase down backs. Gustin is ideally suited for the 3-4 defense as a rush backer and, if he can show he’s gotten stronger 4-3 teams should consider him.