2021 NFL Draft: 10 Day 3 sleepers who could be pro studs
By Randy Gurzi
The big names always get the hype, but there are also sleepers in every draft. Here, we look at 10 day s prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft that could be studs at the next level
Every year, it’s the big-name college stars who get all the attention as we prepare for the incoming class of rookies and the 2021 NFL Draft is no different.
This season, quarterbacks such as Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, and Trey Lance are all taking center stage. There’s also an influx of wide receivers with Ja’Marr Chase and DeVonta Smith leading the way.
Defensively, players like Patrick Surtain and Azeez Ojulari are making the rounds as well. But as we all know, these aren’t the only players who will make it in the NFL.
Every year, countless sleepers find their way into the league and make a splash. Here, we identify 10 potential players who could fill that role this season as day three picks in the 2021 NFL Draft who wind up making their mark in the league.
10. Cameron Sample, EDGE, Tulane
Listed at 6-3 and 274 pounds, Cameron Sample is a big-bodied defensive end who has the ability to move inside as well on third downs and cause interior linemen problems as well.
A product of Tulane, his experience wasn’t limited to end and defensive tackle as he also lined up at times as a linebacker where he rushed the quarterback from a two-point stance. He had his best season as a senior, recording 52 tackles with five sacks.
Right now, he’s being called a rotational rusher who can win with the bull rush but with the right coaching, Sample could turn into a real player for the right team.