Draft Day 3 finds,
Golladay, Harris have the potential to be starters
Of the 253 selections in this year’s draft, more than half will be taken on the third day. Justin Miller of NFLDraftGeek.com looks at likely Day 3 picks who have the best chance to develop into steals.
Kenny Golladay, WR, Northern Illinois
A receiver who has size (6-4, 218 pounds), back-to-back 1,000yard seasons and speed (4.52second 40-yard dash) should have teams lining up to select him. But while he possesses the ability to track downfield balls and has great hands, Golladay lacks development on route-running and press coverage. His high ceiling will get him drafted, though. With the right coaching, Golladay could turn into a solid starter early in his career.
Connor Harris, ILB, Lindenwood
The NCAA all-division recordholder for career tackles (633) is an undersized prospect (5-11, 242 pounds) with limited length who lacks the side-to-side mobility that NFL teams crave. However, Harris plays with a relentless motor and should excel on special teams from the first day. Given the right situation, Harris’ effort and instincts could provide a team with a late-round gem who turns into a tackling machine at the professional level.
Channing Stribling, CB, Michigan
Making the most of his increased playing time during his senior season, Stribling was able to showcase his talent with four interceptions in 2016. He has the length (6-2) and ball skills NFL teams desire and knows how to use them to challenge receivers. His size and physicality as a tackler will get him drafted, but his ability to become a contributor on the field will be limited by scheme fit early on.
Avery Moss DE, Youngstown State
Youngstown State had one of the best defensive end duos that no one has heard of with Derek Rivers and Moss. After being dis- missed from Nebraska after an off-field incident, Moss found his way to Youngstown State, where he finished his senior season by racking up 59 tackles and 11 sacks. He has the size (6-3, 265 pounds) and athleticism that make him a potential prospect to play either with his hand in the dirt or stand up as a rush linebacker. Moss still needs development with his technique and in run defense, but he has shown the tools to grow into an NFL starter.