The NFL Scouting Combine is an opportunity for prospects to create some positive momentum for themselves ahead of the NFL Draft. The rise or fall could result in millions of dollars over the course of a rookie contract.
There are several other prospects often mentioned outside of the top 100 overall who could gain more consideration in the next two months:
QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
The rookie quarterbacks who had the most success last season – Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix – have played an extensive amount of football. To go back even further, Brock Purdy also entered the league with a wealth of experience. Gabriel has his own story having started at three different schools.
His lack of ideal size may be problematic for some teams, but he has played in Eugene, Oregon, at the very least. The Hawaii native is incredibly consistent and throws with touch and anticipation. The length of time he spent in college would have allowed him to complete a post-graduate degree, and that is certainly evident on the football field.
RB Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
Tuten spent two seasons at North Carolina A&T before transferring to Virginia Tech ahead of the 2023 season. At 5-foot-11, 209 pounds, he has the size that would allow him to be a feature back in the NFL. He rushed for nearly 1,200 yards and 15 touchdowns – all made possible by his speed.
It will be a difficult draft class for one to differentiate themselves among the rest of the running backs, but Tuten is positioned to help himself in Indianapolis.
WR Kyle Williams, Washington State
Although it may be a deep group of running backs, it is a particularly watered down group of wide receivers. Williams is a natural playing the position. He is a good route runner whose super powers are creating separation in the short-to-intermediate portion of the field. Although a bit smaller, there is some Randall Cobb to his game. Williams amassed 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns on 70 receptions last season.
OT Logan Brown, Kansas
Brown is an athletic right tackle who possesses the desired size to play tackle in the NFL. Concerns arise with his hand placement and adjustments mid-engagement. As teams look for developmental help on Day 3, Brown is going to be among the most appealing. TruMedia credits him with zero sacks allowed on 279 pass blocking repetitions.
CB Alijah Huzzie, North Carolina
The nickel-back role is essentially a starter in today’s NFL. The best teams in the league this season had competent slot play, and there are a number of intriguing nickel prospects in this class, with Huzzie being among them.
