The annual allocation of college talent takes place in late April, and NFL general managers and coaches are salivating at the number of gifted offensive prospects available. The NFL Draft is littered with ball carriers and pass catchers who could assist fantasy owners down the road. 

Arian Foster, Alfred Morris, Matt Asiata, Fred Jackson, C.J. Anderson, Justin Forsett, Victor Cruz, Antonio Brown, T.Y. Hilton and Emmanuel Sanders all were overlooked and underrated by NFL franchises; however, all became valuable gridiron performers. 

Fantasy diehards are always searching for Under-the-Radar collegiate stars with long-term potential on Sundays. Listed below are ten future fantasy contributors who should be watched closely on draft day and in the future with their respective professional teams.

WR Tre McBride, William and Mary

FCS prospect who shined against lower competition. Back-to-back selections on the first-team All Colonial Athletic Association. Participated in the East-West Shrine game and practice drills—ran routes effortlessly and displayed good body control—and elucidated NFL-level athletic ability at the Combine. Eighteen clubs sent player personnel representatives to watch pro day in early April. Nifty footwork. Quick in and out of cuts. Can create separation. Soft and sturdy hands and adjusts to the ball in the air. Strong, smooth and polished athlete who shines in catch-and-run situations. Should be an immediate contributor on kick and punt returns. During the past three seasons, averaged over 800 yards receiving and recorded 19 touchdowns. Absence of elite size at 6’0” and 210 lbs. Level of opponents a concern and might need a season under belt to adjust to the NFL game.

Key Career Stats

Receptions: 196

40-Yard Dash: 4.39 (Pro Day Results)

Yards per Reception: 13.5

Draft Potential: Third-day selection

QB Sean Mannion, Oregon State

Four-year starter in a pro-style offense: Set 18 school passing records as well as the all-time PAC-12 mark with 13,600 yards passing. Past two seasons, passed for over 7,800 yards and 52 aerial strikes. Stupendous pro-day performance on March 13 compels clubs to take a longer look and reevaluate skill set and potential. Son of a high school coach who instilled solid practice habits. A Zen-like leader who commands the offense and develops chemistry with teammates. A robotic thrower with adequate arm strength, making all the throws. Natural over-the-top delivery with a quick release. Good down field vision and makes accurate reads. Trusted to make pre-snap audibles at the line. Absorbs hits, remains focused and keeps competing. Elite NFL-size and stature at 6’6” and 229 lbs. An impressive 37:15 TD-INT ratio as a junior in 2013. Senior season fell far short of expectations. Average athlete and not a running threat. Struggles against a muddy pocket and gets frustrated on occasion. Poor footwork and does not avoid rush well. Eye-balls targets downfield. Based on classic drop-back profile, a late-round pick and solid backup with potential as a starter down the road. 

Key Career Stats

Games: 43

Passing Efficiency: 135.8

Completion Percentage: 64.6%

Yards per Attempt: 7.4

Draft Potential: Third-day talent

RB Josh Robinson, Mississippi State

A grinder with a bowling ball body at 5’8” and 217 lbs. Bounces off tacklers with powerful leg drive and low center of gravity. Reminds some scouts of former Jaguar Maurice Jones-Drew with compact muscular frame: Drives through defenders and plants leg to accelerate. Good vision, instincts, power and balance. Can pick and slide as well as bob and weave in traffic. Effective short-yardage runner who breaks arm tackles. Patient ball carrier who can bounce outside when necessary. Quick acceleration into the hole and very good stop-and-go movement. Effective pass-catcher out of the backfield with soft hands and good run after the catch ability. Finished third in SEC last year with 1,203 rushing yards, which ranked third in Bulldogs history. Average vision and doesn’t own any one outstanding skill. Lacks top-end speed in the open field and not a creative ball carrier. Below average blocker and must work to improve talent. A sneaky selection during the draft and a nice fit for a one-cut system at the next level. 

Key Career Stats

Yards per Carry: 6.2

Receptions: 43

Breakaway Speed: 4.65 (Pro Day Results)

Draft Potential: Fifth-round talent

WR Kenny Bell, Nebraska

At a historically run-heavy program, concluded career as Cornhuskers’ all-time leading receiver: Club records for career catches and receiving yards (2,689) and finished third in receiving touchdowns with 21. In 2014, named Team Captain and selected All-Big Ten First-Team by conference coaches. A lean and muscular body at 6’1” and 197 lbs. Consistent and trust-worthy hands catcher. High gridiron IQ and finds openings in soft zones. As a route runner, quick moves in and out of breaks. Savvy underneath the coverage and tough after the catch. Attacks corners vertically and employs an extra gear. Fluid athlete with good body control. Navigates the sideline. Tracks the ball with good hand-eye coordination. Notable leaping ability. Can play special teams: Return and cover kicks. Ranks among the best blocking pass catchers in the draft. During tenure on campus, below average quarterback play limited production. At times, fails to take the top off the defense and separate on deep patterns. Slight frame and thin legs. At the line of scrimmage, stronger and physical defenders can disrupt routes. Well worth the investment as a developmental player who should improve with NFL instruction in the right system.

Key Career Stats

Receptions: 181

40-Yard Dash: 4.37 (Pro Day Results) 

Yards per Reception: 14.9

Draft Potential: Sixth-round selection

WR Devante Davis, UNLV

In 2013, stupendous junior campaign with 87 catches for 1,290 yards and 14 touchdowns, earning All-MWC honors. Wrist injury limited production last year: Missed five games and recorded only 34 catches for 599 yards and four touchdowns. Balky hamstring limited Senior Bowl and Combine workouts. At pro day, performed well during pass-catching drills. Tall and well-built body at 6’3” and 220 lbs. Physical competitor: Uses body to gain positioning. Effective on fade and come back routes. Wins most one-on-one matchups. In order to gain separation, aggressively uses hands. Solid body control and laudable vision to exploit holes in secondary. Fights for extra yards and difficult to tackle. Large catch radius and adjusts to pigskin in the air. Works the sideline and back of the end zone with meticulous footwork. Needs to improve technique and strength. Does not win at line of scrimmage often enough and slow in-and-out of breaks. Average NFL athlete and absence of an elite talent. Lack of natural separation and top-notch speed forecasts a late-day three prospect.  An astute franchise will make a shrewd selection, and a clever coaching staff can nourish—and arouse—an underrated playmaker, who can manipulate coverage at times.

Key Career Stats

Receptions: 186

40-Yard Dash: 4.53 (Pro Day Results)

Yards per Reception: 15.0

Draft Potential: Seventh-round selection

RB Malcolm Brown, Texas

Highly-rated high school prospect who failed to live up to expectations at Austin. Obvious talent despite lackluster career: Size, speed and agility that scouts covet. A one-cut power runner with plant-and-cut speed. Runs north-south with good vision and scampers low to the ground. Ideal size and frame at 5’11” and 224 lbs. Explosive after the initial cut up field into the second level. Good hands and nice screen catcher. Carried the pigskin 630 times for 2,678 yards and scored 27 times during four seasons. Never eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing in a campaign. Nagging injuries at Texas. A conundrum for scouts: Skills and production do not match. What happened during career? Personnel departments must formulate conclusions and assess NFL potential, which indicate a three-down back. If a coaching staff can ignite the talent, might blossom at the next level. May be an ideal fit for a Gary Kubiak or Kyle Shanahan zone-blocking scheme. 

Key Career Stats

Yards per Carry: 4.3

Receptions: 51

Breakaway Speed: 4.48 (Pro Day Results)

Draft Potential: Sixth-round talent

WR Dezmin Lewis, Central Arkansas

A small-college FCS prospect with NFL size, tools and potential: Big, physical and athletic. Creates mismatches at 6’4” and 214 lbs. Adjusts to passes with good body control, long arms and natural ball skills, snatching the pigskin in flight. Muscular frame and soft hands. Quick off the line and nice intermediate pass catcher. High-points the ball and plucks the pigskins outside of body. After the catch, avoids first tackler with above-average shake and explosion. A three-time All-Southland selection. In 2014, grabbed 64 passes for 945 yards and 9 touchdowns. Senior Bowl provided opportunity to compete—and succeed—against higher level of athletes. Savvy but raw route runner. Top-end speed is lacking and not a tremendous leaper. Could evolve into a nice No. 2 possession-type receiver in the NFL.

Key Career Stats

Receptions: 197

40-Yard Dash: 4.58

Yards per Reception: 13.5

Draft Potential: Third-day talent

WR Titus Davis, Central Michigan

A prolific mid-major playmaker: In FBS history, first player with eight or more receiving touchdowns in four consecutive seasons. In 2013 and 2014, First Team All-MAC and team MVP Award winner for the Chippewas. Holds school records for career receiving yards (3,700) and touchdowns (37). Nice size-speed combination at 6’1” and 196 lbs. NFL-level quickness, agility and burst off the line of scrimmage. Makes difficult catch with good body control and nice hands. Sharp cuts while running routes and finds holes in the defense. Vertical threat: Gets open downfield with good straight-line speed. After the catch, slippery and elusive with shake to escape tacklers. Neither a natural hands-catcher nor a quick-twitch athlete. Uses body to corral pigskin and catchable passes too often dropped. Limited NFL ceiling, but could become a reliable third or fourth receiver on a pass-happy team. 

Key Career Stats

Receptions: 204

40-Yard Dash: 4.51

Yards per Reception: 18.1 

Draft Potential: Third-day talent

WR Josh Harper, Fresno State 

Undervalued playmaker who recorded back-to-back seasons with 1,000 yards receiving. With reliable hands and outstanding body control, snatches badly thrown balls. Stupendous footwork and disengages from man-to-man coverage. Locates the open space in the defense. Turns screens and quick pitches into big runs. Wiggle and determination to elude tackle: Worthy run after the catch skills. Efficient running crossing routes and flat targets. Accelerates quickly and plants foot to make swift cuts.  Smooth glider and at times, can attack the secondary vertically. Daring over the middle: Tougher than thin frame would indicate and absorbs big hits. During the past two campaigns, grabbed 169 passes and scored 20 touchdowns. Needs to gain muscle and strength to battle aggressive jam coverage at the line. Doesn’t win often enough in 50-50 opportunities. At times, sluggish route runner and dealt with injuries on the gridiron. Catch skills and physical characteristics indicate a promising future at the next stage of career.

Key Career Stats

Receptions: 228

40-Yard Dash: 4.64

Yards per Reception: 12.9

Draft Potential: Third-day talent

RB Zach Zenner, South Dakota State 

Hyper-productive FCS game breaker: Recorded successive 2,000-yard rushing seasons, scored 58 touchdowns and grabbed 77 passes during the past three campaigns. Played three games vs. FBS competition (Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri) and totaled 488 rushing yards, eclipsing 200 against the Cornhuskers. Demonstrated NFL tools during East-West Shrine Game practices and the Combine.  A workhorse one-cut runner. Fast and big (5’11” and 223 lbs.) with vision and balance. Maximizes blocking and runs through first contact. When a hole opens, can get up the field in a hurry. At second level, employs stiff-arm and runs away from tacklers. Anchors in pass protection and a good safety-valve catcher. Not very elusive and a one-speed athlete. Needs a few steps to reach top-end velocity. Limited upside and will never be a Pro Bowler at the next level. If not drafted, teams will pursue the former Jackrabbit as a free agent.

Key Career Stats

Yards per Carry: 6.0

Receptions: 94

Breakaway Speed: 4.6

Draft Potential: Priority Free Agent

TE Blake Bell, Oklahoma

A former blue-chip prospect at quarterback. Nicknamed “Belldozer” in college and played quarterback first three seasons on campus. A short-yardage specialist: As a freshman in 2011, broke school record with 13 rushing touchdowns by a quarterback and scored another 11 times in 2012. Good goal-line runner who can overpower tacklers. Physical and tough competitor with a solid frame at 6’6” and 252 lbs. Intelligent football IQ. Moved to tight end as a senior after losing starting position behind center. As a receiver, releases well at the line of scrimmage and has good straight-line speed. Understands route concepts. Moves well and can stick foot in the ground to shake defenders: Employs head and hip fakes to gain separation. A natural hands-catcher with strong mitts and adjusts to poor throws. Big catching radius. At the point of attack, effective blocker and physical player. Recorded best 3-cone drill at the Combine. Raw developmental athlete who is a project at the next level. Clubs will be attracted to physical gifts and upside potential.

Key Career Stats

Receptions: 16

40-Yard Dash: 4.80

Yards per Reception: 13.4