NFL

Why Undrafted?: Brett Smith, QB, Wyoming By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell The 2014 NFL Draft featured a quarterback class that lacked an elite prospect. There were no Andrew Lucks, Cam Newtons or Matthew Staffords this year; every quarterback prospect in 2014 had clear flaws. Only one quarterback was selected in the top 20 as Jacksonville took…

Why Undrafted?: Anthony Steen, G, Alabama By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell It is surprising that Steen went undrafted when you consider that he was a starter on one of the most dominant offensive lines in college football history. Steen was part of the 2012 unit that led Alabama to a second consecutive national title. He remained…

Why Undrafted?: Gabe Ikard, C, Oklahoma By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell The 2014 NFL Draft didn’t feature a strong class of center prospects, so it was surprising that Oklahoma’s Gabe Ikard went undrafted. He spent three seasons as a consistent blocker for the Sooners and received numerous All Big XII honors. Ikard also developed his versatility…

Why Undrafted?: Craig Loston, S, LSU By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell LSU has been one of the leading programs in the nation for producing NFL talent the past few seasons. The school had the most players selected in the 2014 NFL Draft of any school in the country. One prospect who looked like a safe bet…

Why Undrafted?: James Wilder Jr., RB, Florida State By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell There was a fierce recruiting battle in Tampa, Florida for Wilder a few years ago. He started out with a commitment to Florida but flipped to rival Florida State when Urban Meyer left the Gators program. Being the son of one of the…

Why Undrafted?: Jackson Jeffcoat, DE, Texas By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell Jeffcoat spent the last three years as a consistent Big XII pass-rusher. He saved his best for his final season as by racking up 13 sacks in 2013. Jeffcoat had four sacks in an injury shortened junior year and 7.5 sacks as a sophomore. Many…

Why Undrafted?: Kenny Ladler, S, Vanderbilt By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell Vanderbilt has produced some quality draft prospects over the past few years among their defensive backs. Many thought two more would get selected in the 2014 NFL Draft with cornerback Andre Hal and safety Kenny Ladler. While Hal landed with the Texans on the third…

Why Undrafted?: Kelcy Quarles, DT, South Carolina By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell For a lot of the lead up to the 2014 NFL Draft, NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock had South Carolina defensive tackle Kelcy Quarles as one of his top-five defensive tackles available. It was somewhat understandable as Quarles did notch 9.5 sacks during…

Why Undrafted?: James Morris, LB, Iowa By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell Morris is a recent fan favorite of the Iowa program. He played really well for Iowa across his 4-year career. In his final three seasons, Morris had tackle totals that surpassed 100, plus made a number of splash plays. He was a quality run-defender who…

Why Undrafted?: Kapri Bibbs, RB, Colorado State By Charlie Campbell, @draftcampbell One of the breakout stars of college football in 2013 was Bibbs. After playing in the junior college ranks, he was a bellcow back for Colorado State in 2013. Bibbs averaged 6.2 yards per carry for 1,741 yards with 31 touchdowns on the ground….