2011 NFL Draft Preview: The 55 Best Low-Round College Picks in This Year’s Draft

January 30, 2011   ·   Zach Kruse   ·   Jump to comments

For many NFL fans, the excitement of the draft is in the first couple of rounds. That's when all the big-name prospects come off the board, and, usually, where the star players come from. 
However, there should be no lack of intrigue about the lower rounds of the draft. It might not happen as often, but stars can be found during the later rounds. 
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady might be the best example of that. Drafted in the sixth round (199th overall), Brady has developed into the NFL's premier quarterback and is owner of three Super Bowl rings. 
Other examples exist as well, including Shannon Sharpe (192nd), Zach Thomas (154th) and Terrell Davis (196th), just to name a few. 
While most of the players I mention won't turn into Hall of Famers or Super Bowl MVPs, there's a good chance that a handful will become productive NFL performers. 
Here's my list of the 55 best lower-round choices, with five each from 11 positions. 
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