Top 10 Players Still Available After Day 2 of 2015 NFL Draft

Top 10 Players Still Available After Day 2 of 2015 NFL Draft

By Shawn Spencer

May 2, 2015

Top 10 Players Still Available After Day 2

Brett Hundley UCLA — After Day 2 of the 2015 NFL Draft, 99 prospects have been selected with 157 more to be chosen on Day 3. For one reason or another, these 10 players are still on the board despite being ranked within the top 80 on my big board. There are several Day 3 rookies who will make an impact in the NFL, and these 10 all have the ability to do so. Here's a look at the top players remaining after the first three rounds of the draft.

After Day 2 of the 2015 NFL Draft, 99 prospects have been selected with 157 more to be chosen on Day 3. For one reason or another, these 10 players are still on the board despite being ranked within the top 80 on my big board. There are several Day 3 rookies who will make an impact in the NFL, and these 10 all have the ability to do so. Here's a look at the top players remaining after the first three rounds of the draft.

10. Rashad Greene (WR-Florida State)

Rashad Greene Florida State

10. Rashad Greene (WR-Florida State)

Rashad Greene Florida State — Rashad Greene is a sure-handed wide receiver, but his stature is the biggest reason why he is still on the board. One of Jameis Winston's favorite targets measured in at under 6-feet at the Combine. Of the 14 receivers who have been chosen, 12 are taller than Greene. The other two, Phillip Dorsett and Tyler Lockett, are much more explosive than Greene. While his size is a concern, Greene could be a reliable No. 3 or 4 WR in the NFL.

Rashad Greene is a sure-handed wide receiver, but his stature is the biggest reason why he is still on the board. One of Jameis Winston's favorite targets measured in at under 6-feet at the Combine. Of the 14 receivers who have been chosen, 12 are taller than Greene. The other two, Phillip Dorsett and Tyler Lockett, are much more explosive than Greene. While his size is a concern, Greene could be a reliable No. 3 or 4 WR in the NFL.

9. Trey Flowers (DE-Arkansas)

Trey Flowers Arkansas

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9. Trey Flowers (DE-Arkansas)

Trey Flowers Arkansas — There are a few solid edge rusher options still on the board on Day 3, including Za'Darius Smith and Anthony Chickillo. However, none are ranked higher than Trey Flowers. Flowers had a great season against tough SEC left tackles, with first-round pick Cedric Ogbuehi being one he often exposed. The reason he's still on the board is his burst. While the top edge rushers had ten-yard splits in the 1.5-1.6 second range, Flowers recorded a 1.74.

There are a few solid edge rusher options still on the board on Day 3, including Za'Darius Smith and Anthony Chickillo. However, none are ranked higher than Trey Flowers. Flowers had a great season against tough SEC left tackles, with first-round pick Cedric Ogbuehi being one he often exposed. The reason he's still on the board is his burst. While the top edge rushers had ten-yard splits in the 1.5-1.6 second range, Flowers recorded a 1.74.

8. Marcus Hardison (DT-Arizona State)

Marcus Hardison Arizona State

8. Marcus Hardison (DT-Arizona State)

Marcus Hardison Arizona State — When the offseason began, Marcus Hardison still being on the board would have been expected. But after he impressed in positional drills and workouts, his stock soared. By the time the draft arrived, he was expected to be a third-round pick. He's able to play in a 3-4 or 4-3, which means he should be on just about every team's board. The defensive tackles have fallen in this draft as Hardison is the No. 8 overall player left, but the No. 3 DT.

When the offseason began, Marcus Hardison still being on the board would have been expected. But after he impressed in positional drills and workouts, his stock soared. By the time the draft arrived, he was expected to be a third-round pick. He's able to play in a 3-4 or 4-3, which means he should be on just about every team's board. The defensive tackles have fallen in this draft as Hardison is the No. 8 overall player left, but the No. 3 DT.

7. Derron Smith (FS-Fresno State)

Derron Smith Fresno State

7. Derron Smith (FS-Fresno State)

Derron Smith Fresno State — Five safeties have been selected so far, but only one of those five (Damarious Randall) is a free safety. Derron Smith was the No. 2 FS on the board when the draft began and is by far the top option left. He's both physical and instinctive, and his ability to cover a lot of ground should appeal to teams early in Round 4.

Five safeties have been selected so far, but only one of those five (Damarious Randall) is a free safety. Derron Smith was the No. 2 FS on the board when the draft began and is by far the top option left. He's both physical and instinctive, and his ability to cover a lot of ground should appeal to teams early in Round 4.

6. Grady Jarrett (DT-Clemson)

Grady Jarrett Clemson

6. Grady Jarrett (DT-Clemson)

Grady Jarrett NFL Draft — Two Clemson defenders are already off the board, but defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is still available. NFL teams prefer larger defensive tackles which is the biggest reason why Jarrett hasn't been chosen. He won in college with his burst off the snap, so he'll likely be limited to a 4-3 scheme. He entered the draft with a late second-round grade.

Two Clemson defenders are already off the board, but defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is still available. NFL teams prefer larger defensive tackles which is the biggest reason why Jarrett hasn't been chosen. He won in college with his burst off the snap, so he'll likely be limited to a 4-3 scheme. He entered the draft with a late second-round grade.

5. Jay Ajayi (RB-Boise State)

Jay Ajayi Boise State

5. Jay Ajayi (RB-Boise State)

Jay Ajayi Boise State — Eight running backs have already been selected. The only real surprise was Florida's Matt Jones, who was chosen by the Washington Redskins in Round 3. There are serious concerns about Jay Ajayi's knee, and he may fall a lot further than expected. With healthy backs such as David Cobb and Jeremy Langford among those still on the board, it's easy to see why Ajayi hasn't been selected.

Eight running backs have already been selected. The only real surprise was Florida's Matt Jones, who was chosen by the Washington Redskins in Round 3. There are serious concerns about Jay Ajayi's knee, and he may fall a lot further than expected. With healthy backs such as David Cobb and Jeremy Langford among those still on the board, it's easy to see why Ajayi hasn't been selected.

4. Michael Bennett (DT-Ohio State)

Michael Bennett Ohio State

4. Michael Bennett (DT-Ohio State)

Michael Bennett Ohio State — Of all the defensive tackles falling down the board, Michael Bennett may be the biggest surprise. While he didn't have the greatest season in 2014, he stepped up when the Buckeyes needed him the most. He dominated offensive linemen from both Wisconsin and Alabama on the way to a national title.

Of all the defensive tackles falling down the board, Michael Bennett may be the biggest surprise. While he didn't have the greatest season in 2014, he stepped up when the Buckeyes needed him the most. He dominated offensive linemen from both Wisconsin and Alabama on the way to a national title.

3. Brett Hundley (QB-UCLA)

Brett Hundley UCLA

3. Brett Hundley (QB-UCLA)

Brett Hundley UCLA — By far the top QB still available is Brett Hundley. This obviously isn't a strong quarterback class, but the UCLA QB is going to be a steal when he is chosen. He's not going to start right away, but his arm and mobility lead me to believe he can become an NFL-caliber QB in the right offense. Where he lands is much more important than the round he is selected in.

By far the top QB still available is Brett Hundley. This obviously isn't a strong quarterback class, but the UCLA QB is going to be a steal when he is chosen. He's not going to start right away, but his arm and mobility lead me to believe he can become an NFL-caliber QB in the right offense. Where he lands is much more important than the round he is selected in.

2. T.J. Clemmings (OT-Pittsburgh)

T.J. Clemmings, 2015 NFL Draft, NFL Draft

2. T.J. Clemmings (OT-Pittsburgh)

T.J. Clemmings, 2015 NFL Draft, NFL Draft — T.J. Clemmings is the biggest surprise still on the board. He's a raw offensive tackle with tons of upside. The issue is where he's going to play. Both physically and talent-wise he's a left tackle, but he's way too inexperienced to start his career on the blindside. That means he'll start at right tackle. Since he struggles versus the bullrush, he may never develop the skills or confidence to move to left tackle.

T.J. Clemmings is the biggest surprise still on the board. He's a raw offensive tackle with tons of upside. The issue is where he's going to play. Both physically and talent-wise he's a left tackle, but he's way too inexperienced to start his career on the blindside. That means he'll start at right tackle. Since he struggles versus the bullrush, he may never develop the skills or confidence to move to left tackle.

1. La'el Collins (OT-LSU)

La'el Collins LSU

1. La'el Collins (OT-LSU)

La'el Collins LSU — La'el Collins has been one of the most discussed prospects in this draft for all the wrong reasons. Due to a legal investigation, Collins' stock was likely to plummet in the draft. Prior to Round 2, his agent told NFL teams that his client would not sign if he's drafted on Day 3. Teams didn't take the bait and the No. 2 OT in the draft will almost certainly go undrafted.

La'el Collins has been one of the most discussed prospects in this draft for all the wrong reasons. Due to a legal investigation, Collins' stock was likely to plummet in the draft. Prior to Round 2, his agent told NFL teams that his client would not sign if he's drafted on Day 3. Teams didn't take the bait and the No. 2 OT in the draft will almost certainly go undrafted.

Shawn Spencer is an NFL Draft writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Spencer_NFL, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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