Why Boston College FS Justin Simmons Could Be Huge Draft Steal

April 3, 2016   ·   Ryan McCrystal   ·   Jump to comments

We're nearing the end of the NFL draft evaluation process, and the majority of the elite prospects have been analyzed from every angle over the past 12 months. 
But inevitably, late risers emerge, such as Boston College Eagles safety Justin Simmons. 
Understandably, many fans are skeptical of these so-called late risers. After all, Simmons hasn't set foot on the field since November, so what could he possibly have done to go from off-the-radar prospect to one of the hottest names in the draft?
Simmons will inevitably be labeled a workout warrior thanks to his impressive NFL combine numbers, but his rise is a result of far more than his numbers in Indianapolis. 
Every year a handful of players put on a combine performance that forces evaluators to go back and give a prospect who may not have been a priority a more serious look.
This was exactly my experience with Simmons this season.
Having not watched much Boston College football during the ...

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