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Malcolm Butler's story is one of the unique journeys that is seen every year with players who come from different situations and backgrounds. I was recently in attendance for this year's Medal of Honor Bowl, as well as the NFLPA Bowl the following week. Like Butler, there were several small-school prospects who caught my eye who have potential to make an impact on a roster from this year's class. Here is a look at a few:
McNeese State OG Antoine Everett
Everett had a strong week at the NFLPA Bowl. He lined up at left tackle in college, but at 6-2, 328, he projects as a guard at the next level. Everett's power, balance and awareness stood out during the week, which matched up with his tape from the fall. He currently holds a mid-round grade with the necessary traits to be developed into a potential starter.
Bowie State TE Khari Lee
Lee is a former high school basketball standout whose performance at the Medal of Honor Bowl earned him an invite to the East-West Shrine game. At 6-3, 262, he moves well for his size. Lee also caught the ball well and showed the necessary inline power to contribute in the running game.
Sacramento State WR DeAndre Carter
Carter left the game with a minor injury, but he stole the show during the week of practices at the NFLPA Bowl. He displayed nice tempo, spatial awareness, and he burst out of his cuts with his routes while also showing quick hands catching the ball. This type of natural feel working from slot gives Carter a shot at overcoming his lack of ideal measureables (5-8, 193).
Tusculum DE Caushaud Lyons
Lyons was the leading tackler for the Pioneers (89 tackles) while adding 19 tackles for loss and nine sacks, which created some buzz and eventually got him an invite to the Medal of Honor Bowl. At nearly 6-5, 285, he has an NFL-caliber frame, showed quick feet and played with quality leverage throughout practices. Lyons has a chance to develop into a rotational backup ideally as a 5-technique in a 3-4 front.
Pittsburg State S Terry Keeston
Keeston was steady throughout the entire week at the NFLPA Bowl. While he has some limitations athletically, he flashed above-average instincts and recognition while doing a nice job of maintaining leverage in coverage. At over 6-1, 206, Keeston has prototypical size and came up big in run support while also securing a few tackles on special teams during the game.
Malcolm Butler's story is one of the unique journeys that is seen every year with players who come from different situations and backgrounds. I was recently in attendance for this year's Medal of Honor Bowl, as well as the NFLPA Bowl the following week. Like Butler, there were several small-school prospects who caught my eye who have potential to make an impact on a roster from this year's class. Here is a look at a few:
McNeese State OG Antoine Everett
Everett had a strong week at the NFLPA Bowl. He lined up at left tackle in college, but at 6-2, 328, he projects as a guard at the next level. Everett's power, balance and awareness stood out during the week, which matched up with his tape from the fall. He currently holds a mid-round grade with the necessary traits to be developed into a potential starter.
Bowie State TE Khari Lee
Lee is a former high school basketball standout whose performance at the Medal of Honor Bowl earned him an invite to the East-West Shrine game. At 6-3, 262, he moves well for his size. Lee also caught the ball well and showed the necessary inline power to contribute in the running game.
Sacramento State WR DeAndre Carter
Carter left the game with a minor injury, but he stole the show during the week of practices at the NFLPA Bowl. He displayed nice tempo, spatial awareness, and he burst out of his cuts with his routes while also showing quick hands catching the ball. This type of natural feel working from slot gives Carter a shot at overcoming his lack of ideal measureables (5-8, 193).
Tusculum DE Caushaud Lyons
Lyons was the leading tackler for the Pioneers (89 tackles) while adding 19 tackles for loss and nine sacks, which created some buzz and eventually got him an invite to the Medal of Honor Bowl. At nearly 6-5, 285, he has an NFL-caliber frame, showed quick feet and played with quality leverage throughout practices. Lyons has a chance to develop into a rotational backup ideally as a 5-technique in a 3-4 front.
Pittsburg State S Terry Keeston
Keeston was steady throughout the entire week at the NFLPA Bowl. While he has some limitations athletically, he flashed above-average instincts and recognition while doing a nice job of maintaining leverage in coverage. At over 6-1, 206, Keeston has prototypical size and came up big in run support while also securing a few tackles on special teams during the game.
