These under-the-radar players have a chance to make an impact at the next level
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Every year ahead of the college football season, there are those NFL Draft prospects that stand out from the crowd. These are players that have made a tangible impact at their respective programs and caught the attention of professional scouts and front offices.
But for every superstar, surefire first-round draft pick, there are multiple under-the-radar gems that are waiting for their time to shine. A lot can change over a 12-plus game season, especially when playing on the type of stage afforded to a top-25 program. Players often emerge from seemingly out of nowhere to generate significant buzz and rocket up draft boards.
With an expanded College Football Playoff comes the expectation that most ranked programs will be vying for one of the 12 spots. That means an increase in competition, and pressure, on a weekly basis leading up to the postseason. It’s in that environment and with all those eyes on the sport that these underrated players can flourish.
It felt appropriate to look beyond the common names among 2025 NFL Mock Drafts and take a look at some of those players that have the best shot at improving their professional stock. Here’s a look at one under-the-radar star with an enticing NFL future for each top-25 team ahead of the 2024 season.
Underrated NFL Draft prospect for each top 25 team
