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2019 NFL Draft: 15 Players you need to know

By Michael Johnson

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Keller Chryst #10 of the Stanford Cardinal throws a touchdown pass during the second quarter as he is pressured by Porter Gustin #45 of the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Keller Chryst #10 of the Stanford Cardinal throws a touchdown pass during the second quarter as he is pressured by Porter Gustin #45 of the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – OCTOBER 28: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones rushes for yards as defensive end Mat Boesen #9 of the TCU Horned Frogs blocks in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – OCTOBER 28: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones rushes for yards as defensive end Mat Boesen #9 of the TCU Horned Frogs blocks in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

2. David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State 

There isn’t a more complete running back in college football than Iowa State junior David Montgomery. Montgomery has a compact build at 5-11, 216 pounds. His wide-base running style makes him difficult to wrap up. Montgomery does a great job making defenders miss with his quicknesses and powerful cuts. He has enough speed to break long runs and power to grind it out if he’s asked to.

On third downs, he’s proven he can take on blockers. Moreover, he’s shown soft hands and the ability to split out wide. There is, however, an occasional drop. Still, he caught 32 passes for 296 yards as a sophomore. With his hands, blocking, running style, size and speed, Montgomery reminds me of LaDainian Tomlinson. Whether or not he’s the top running back off the board remains to be seen. Nevertheless, Montgomery is a highlight reel who we’ll keep an eye on. 

1. McKenzie Milton, QB, UCF 

If size is a concern for NFL general mangers and front offices, then UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton isn’t their guy. For the teams who desires NFL prospects, playmakers and a quarterback that can make all the throws regardless of size, Milton is there guy.

The 5-11, 185-pounder is arguably the most pro ready passer in college football. As a matter of fact, according to NFL Mocks’ Sayre Beninger, Milton is the best quarterback prospect regardless of size. 

Moreover, PFF rated Milton as the best deep thrower in the NCAA, saying the following:

"He was no dink-and-dunk quarterback however as strong accuracy numbers may lead some to believe, as he recorded 37 big-time throws, five more than the next-highest returning quarterback (Drew Lock, 32). Obviously, he was a real threat to test defenses downfield as he also holds the nation’s top returning passer rating on deep throws (20-plus yards) at 131.3. He completed 51-of-91 deep pass attempts for 1,812 and 21 touchdowns, setting the PFF College record for most deep passing yards in a season."

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Teams looking for the next Tyrod Taylor can find that guy in McKenzie Milton. It’s hard to expect him to be the next Baker Mayfield in terms being drafted No. 1 overall. However, we’ll see him make waves and change minds creating some major draft buzz. 

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