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Tyler Raymond’s Favorite 2017 NFL Draft Prospects

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 05: Defensive lineman Taco Charlton of Michigan participates in a drill during day five of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 05: Defensive lineman Taco Charlton of Michigan participates in a drill during day five of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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1.) Carlos Henderson – Louisiana Tech

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Louisiana Tech wide receiver Carlos Henderson. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Louisiana Tech wide receiver Carlos Henderson. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

If the Saints need to fill a hole left by Brandin Cooks in the mid rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft, Carlos Henderson could be one great option. In college, Henderson played a key role at Louisiana Tech and could continue to do so as he transitions into the NFL. Despite his short stature, attributes such as his general strength, agility, speed, and hands will allow Henderson to succeed in an NFL offense, especially the Saints. For a full analysis I did on Henderson, check out this mock of mine that can be found here. 

2.) Curtis Samuel – Ohio State

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 04: Wide receiver Curtis Samuel of Ohio State. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 04: Wide receiver Curtis Samuel of Ohio State. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Curtis Samuel was utilized in several ways for Ohio State and succeeded pretty well. Abilities such as his feet and quickness will allow Samuel to succeed as he transitions into the professional level. An athlete such as Curtis Samuel could be deathly if the team he’s drafted to uses him correctly. It wouldn’t surprise me if Samuel was utilized as a running back, receiver or kick returner in the National Football League. If New Orleans were to draft Curtis Samuel, expect it to be somewhere in the third round of the draft.

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