Pro scouts, coaches, and executives spend unmeasurable amounts of time and resources toward identifying the best players available in the NFL Draft every year. And they often get it wrong anyway.
No matter where prospects are drafted, they could end up elevating their teams immediately. And good draft picks, especially in the later rounds, can even impact NFL odds as teams can put together even better rosters when their best players are on cheap rookie deals.
There are plenty of draft diamonds that will inevitably emerge this year. Here are some of the best under-the-radar prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft.
QB Michael Pratt, Tulane
Pratt has been a starter at Tulane since 2020 and has done plenty to earn NFL Draft consideration, but he might be overlooked after playing for a Group of Five program.