2018 NFL Draft Sleepers

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Including a guy that I am retroactively mad did not get invited to join the Badgers, especially since he was from Madison. And this during a time the team was desperate for WR talent.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2769964-best-kept-secrets-of-the-2018-nfl-draft

1. QB: Nic Shimonek, Texas Tech
2. WR: DaeSean Hamilton, Penn State
3. RB: Phillip Lindsay, Colorado
4. LB: Nick Deluca, North Dakota State
5. WR: Daurice Fountain, Northern Iowa should read Wisconsin
6. TE: Tyler Conklin, Central Michigan
7. WR: Richie James, Middle Tennessee State
8. RB: Jamal Morrow, Washington State
9. DT: Bilal Nichols, Delaware
10. LB: Foye Oluokun, Yale
11. CB: Malik Reaves, Villanova
12 CB:Trey Johnson, Villanova

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Who was the DB the Packers selected from the Northeast I think, who was from a small school but had a blazing 40 yard time at a Pro Day.

Pretty sure he was on the roster for awhile but did not develop. This was after Nick Collins and maybe after Shields, so there were high hopes they had unearthed another semi-unknown gem. Reaves has that kind of profile.

[hoosier]

Two cornerbacks from Villanova??? Has V become the Ohio State of the Jesuit League? EDIT: Don't know why I was thinking Jesuit. Augustinian league I mean.

[Guiness]

Who was the DB the Packers selected from the Northeast I think, who was from a small school but had a blazing 40 yard time at a Pro Day.

Pretty sure he was on the roster for awhile but did not develop. This was after Nick Collins and maybe after Shields, so there were high hopes they had unearthed another semi-unknown gem. Reaves has that kind of profile.

Do you mean Chris Johnson? I remember him for some reason. Couldn't get healthy, including a staph infection during his time in Green Bay. Had a couple of good years with the Raiders then got off the couch for a cup of coffee with the Ravens and won a SB!

[mraynrand]

Two cornerbacks from Villanova??? Has V become the Ohio State of the Jesuit League? EDIT: Don't know why I was thinking Jesuit. Augustinian league I mean.

It doesn't matter, they're all playing for the same team now

[hoosier]

Off the top of your head, how many Villanova players currently in NFL? I can think of two, one on the Colts and the other, I think, plays for KC. Brian Westbrook is the only other Villanova grad I can think of who made it to the NFL. Finding two VU corners among the 2018 sleepers is like discovering that UW Lacrosse has become a wide receiver factory.

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Do you mean Chris Johnson? I remember him for some reason. Couldn't get healthy, including a staph infection during his time in Green Bay. Had a couple of good years with the Raiders then got off the couch for a cup of coffee with the Ravens and won a SB!

Maybe, though I am inclined to say this guy was even more obscure. I am not entirely sure he did any more than make the PS.

[bigcoz75]

Who was the DB the Packers selected from the Northeast I think, who was from a small school but had a blazing 40 yard time at a Pro Day.

Pretty sure he was on the roster for awhile but did not develop. This was after Nick Collins and maybe after Shields, so there were high hopes they had unearthed another semi-unknown gem. Reaves has that kind of profile.

Jerron McMillian, safety from Maine. Ran a 4.36 40 at his pro day

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Do you mean Chris Johnson? I remember him for some reason. Couldn't get healthy, including a staph infection during his time in Green Bay. Had a couple of good years with the Raiders then got off the couch for a cup of coffee with the Ravens and won a SB!

That's this Guy:

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnCh26.htm

Drafted by the Packers in the 7th Rd of the 2003 DRAFT.

He didn't play at all for the Packers (2003 and 2004) and in 2005 landed with St. Louis RAMS (see the LINK above).

[woodbuck27]

Jerron McMillian, safety from Maine. Ran a 4.36 40 at his pro day

Jerron ' whoops Break! ' McMillian....Safety, College : Maine Black Bears.

Selected in the fourth round (133rd overall) by the Green Bay Packers ( 2012 NFL Draft )

Released by the Packers.December 3, 2013

Jerron McMillian signed with the KC Chiefs, Jan. 12, 2014 and the Chiefs released Jerron McMillian on August 25, 2014

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Jerron McMillian, safety from Maine. Ran a 4.36 40 at his pro day

That's the guy! Good call.

[woodbuck27]

Including a guy that I am retroactively mad did not get invited to join the Badgers, especially since he was from Madison. And this during a time the team was desperate for WR talent.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2769964-best-kept-secrets-of-the-2018-nfl-draft

1. QB: Nic Shimonek, Texas Tech
2. WR: DaeSean Hamilton, Penn State
3. RB: Phillip Lindsay, Colorado
4. LB: Nick Deluca, North Dakota State
5. WR: Daurice Fountain, Northern Iowa should read Wisconsin
6. TE: Tyler Conklin, Central Michigan
7. WR: Richie James, Middle Tennessee State
8. RB: Jamal Morrow, Washington State
9. DT: Bilal Nichols, Delaware
10. LB: Foye Oluokun, Yale
11. CB: Malik Reaves, Villanova
12 CB:Trey Johnson, Villanova

Joel Klatt's TOP TEN Early Round Sleepers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HudNZ_xoudI

As you look at these Sleepers remember that 'a GOOD RULE of Thumb' and building a solid is to build it Front to Back and Inside to Out.

!0. Safety - Markus Allen - Penn. State ... Klatt says he's'a terrific hybride player' for this Teams solid 'D'.

9. OLB - Obo Okoronkwo - Oklahoma ... Klatt says he should h go before Pick NO. 56. This Guy was a force for Oklahoma that had to be accounted for when preparing to play them.

8. DT IT - B.J. Hill - North Carolina State - This Guy is being overlooked. Bradley Chubb is getting all the love but when you evaluate the film on Chubb this other Guy B.J. Hill Number 98 simply stands out with his aggressive play and quickness from the interior Line and he's strong and can push the Pocket. Klatt says he could easily fit with a Team at Pick NO. 30 - 45 Slots.

7. DT Harrison Phillips - Stanford - This Guy had what !?!... > 100 Tackles and never missed a snap and he's quick with exceptional lateral movement. Klatt says he'll start right away and it wouldn't surprize him if he made a Peo Bowl inside of three Seasons.

6. DE - Sam Hubbard NO. 6 - OHIO State - Here's a Gut that's very fundamentally sound and he's been coached by one of the very best DL Coach Larry Johnson. Klatt feels that Hubbard could be a late 1st Rd. selection.

5. DT - Vita Vea - Washington - He's hard to believe when you see him as it's that impressive like what's this fella is like a BOULDER that can really move and he should be a TOP 15 Overall Pick and an Al PRO.

4. OLB -Malik Jefferson NO. 46 - TEXAS - This Guy was highly recruited and he's a terrific player that just had his best year with a TOP 20 'D'. He's fast and finishes really well or he does something the Packers ned again of Guys that can tackle. He improved his coverage skills this past year. He also has leadership skills. He should make an NFL Roster as a late 2nd or early 3rd Round selection.

3. DT - Nathan Sheperd. Fort Hayes State - "You know nothing about this Guy and if you do kudos and if you did I'm shocked, as he didn't play in College" Joel Klatt. A chiseled 315 lb Guy that was way above all those he played with like a Man among boys. He's RAW and certainly not refined but he has skills and he's strong with powerful very powerful hands and he dominated with his strengths and Klatt is excited to see what he'll do at the next level.

2. RB - Rashaad Penny- San Diego State - The Deepest Position Group in this Draft is at Running Back (Joel
Klatt). Two NFL HC's have informed Klatt that after Saquan Barkley that Penny (5' 11" 220 lbs) is the next best RB ! You have Guys that run the pill available in this Draft like: Ronald Jones II - USC and Nick Chubb - Georgia and Sony Michel - Georgia

and Royce Freeman - Oregon and Kerryon Johnson - Auburn and Kalen Ballage - Arizona State

Joel Klatt said he wouldn't be a bit surprised if we see a repeat of the 2017 Season and RB's like the Saints RB Alvin Kamara and the Chiefs Kareem Hunt (both 2017 Rookies) be dominating in offences. He said he wouldn't be at all surprised to see Rashaad Penny lead all NFL Rookie RB's in production. Why? Well he ran for > 2000 Yards for San Diego State last Year and he's strong and should be that Guy you might count on for 25 Carries per game. It looks like the Packers have a couple of decent 2nd Year NFL quality RB's Jamaal Williams, Aaron Jones and and Devante Mays and we're not entirely sure where Ty Montgomery, is going to play but everything being said informs us that say s he's a RB still and not shifting back to the WER position. He may be forced back to WR the way things look right now. All the same if a solid Prospect is there say at Pick NO 101 at RB do you say no?

1. and Joel Klatt's NO. 1 Sleeper is and there can be no doubt here. Watching this BEAST play on Film, it's Guard Will Hernandez - UTEP and if you have any doubt here, simply line up a date with his Video's on YouTube. That MAN is a dominant OL changing Guard. End of story.

[Joemailman]

Are draft sleepers the same as combine sleepers?

[denverYooper]

It was only a matter of time for 'Ol Sleepin' Sherman.

[woodbuck27]

Joel Klatt's TOP TEN Early Round Sleepers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HudNZ_xoudI

As you look at these Sleepers remember that 'a GOOD RULE of Thumb' and building a solid is to build it Front to Back and Inside to Out.

!0. Safety - Markus Allen - Penn. State ... Klatt says he's'a terrific hybride player' for this Teams solid 'D'.

9. OLB - Obo Okoronkwo - Oklahoma ... Klatt says he should h go before Pick NO. 56. This Guy was a force for Oklahoma that had to be accounted for when preparing to play them.

8. DT IT - B.J. Hill - North Carolina State - This Guy is being overlooked. Bradley Chubb is getting all the love but when you evaluate the film on Chubb this other Guy B.J. Hill Number 98 simply stands out with his aggressive play and quickness from the interior Line and he's strong and can push the Pocket. Klatt says he could easily fit with a Team at Pick NO. 30 - 45 Slots.

7. DT Harrison Phillips - Stanford - This Guy had what !?!... > 100 Tackles and never missed a snap and he's quick with exceptional lateral movement. Klatt says he'll start right away and it wouldn't surprize him if he made a Peo Bowl inside of three Seasons.

6. DE - Sam Hubbard NO. 6 - OHIO State - Here's a Gut that's very fundamentally sound and he's been coached by one of the very best DL Coach Larry Johnson. Klatt feels that Hubbard could be a late 1st Rd. selection.

5. DT - Vita Vea - Washington - He's hard to believe when you see him as it's that impressive like what's this fella is like a BOULDER that can really move and he should be a TOP 15 Overall Pick and an Al PRO.

4. OLB -Malik Jefferson NO. 46 - TEXAS - This Guy was highly recruited and he's a terrific player that just had his best year with a TOP 20 'D'. He's fast and finishes really well or he does something the Packers ned again of Guys that can tackle. He improved his coverage skills this past year. He also has leadership skills. He should make an NFL Roster as a late 2nd or early 3rd Round selection.

3. DT - Nathan Sheperd. Fort Hayes State - "You know nothing about this Guy and if you do kudos and if you did I'm shocked, as he didn't play in College" Joel Klatt. A chiseled 315 lb Guy that was way above all those he played with like a Man among boys. He's RAW and certainly not refined but he has skills and he's strong with powerful very powerful hands and he dominated with his strengths and Klatt is excited to see what he'll do at the next level.

2. RB - Rashaad Penny- San Diego State - The Deepest Position Group in this Draft is at Running Back (Joel
Klatt). Two NFL HC's have informed Klatt that after Saquan Barkley that Penny (5' 11" 220 lbs) is the next best RB ! You have Guys that run the pill available in this Draft like: Ronald Jones II - USC and Nick Chubb - Georgia and Sony Michel - Georgia

and Royce Freeman - Oregon and Kerryon Johnson - Auburn and Kalen Ballage - Arizona State

Joel Klatt said he wouldn't be a bit surprised if we see a repeat of the 2017 Season and RB's like the Saints RB Alvin Kamara and the Chiefs Kareem Hunt (both 2017 Rookies) be dominating in offences. He said he wouldn't be at all surprised to see Rashaad Penny lead all NFL Rookie RB's in production. Why? Well he ran for > 2000 Yards for San Diego State last Year and he's strong and should be that Guy you might count on for 25 Carries per game. It looks like the Packers have a couple of decent 2nd Year NFL quality RB's Jamaal Williams, Aaron Jones and and Devante Mays and we're not entirely sure where Ty Montgomery, is going to play but everything being said informs us that say s he's a RB still and not shifting back to the WER position. He may be forced back to WR the way things look right now. All the same if a solid Prospect is there say at Pick NO 101 at RB do you say no?

1. and Joel Klatt's NO. 1 Sleeper is and there can be no doubt here. Watching this BEAST play on Film, it's Guard Will Hernandez - UTEP and if you have any doubt here, simply line up a date with his Video's on YouTube. That MAN is a dominant OL changing Guard. End of story.

See Joel Klatt's Sleeper NO. 3 above:

DL 3T Nathan Shepherd -Fort Hays State -6'4" 315 lbs Prospect Grade - 5.70

A native of Ontario, Canada, Shepherd was a 205-pound linebacker in high school before attending Simon Fraser University, in British Columbia, Canada. Over the next couple of years, he continued to grow, eventually playing in nine games as a redshirt freshman for the Clan in 2012 (20 tackles, seven for loss, 2.5 sacks).

Eventually, he made his way to Kansas to play for the Tigers after an FHSU coach saw his highlight tape. tape.

Just lately he has risen fast by 48 Spots to Position 102 Overall and the seventh Ranked DL 3T on the DRAFTTEK Board.


By: Lance Zierlein - NFL Analyst -Draft Projection = Rounds 2-3

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