5 of the best draft prospects whose names you don't know

Here’s a look at some lesser-known players in the NFL Draft who might make an impact:

QB Jacob Dolegala, 6-7, 242, 4.91, Central Connecticut State

The NFL team that latches onto Dolegala will need to invest some time in him. But he started four years and set records at Central Connecticut State (8,129 passing yards and 48 touchdowns) in a run-heavy offense. He was considered a Division I prospect in high school before tearing his labrum. But he started turning heads after his senior season at CCSU at the University of Buffalo Pro Day and back home at a campus workout. There are some pro football bloodlines to consider, too. Grandfather Al Bemiller played nine seasons (1961-69) on the offensive line of the Buffalo Bills.

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CB Jimmy Moreland, 5-10, 180, James Madison

Moreland set James Madison records for interceptions (18) and pick 6s (six), but his career wasn’t always end-zone celebrations and trash talk (which he’s not afraid to use on bigger receivers). After starting 12 games as a freshman in 2014, he was charged with larceny in 2015 and kicked off the team. “It really hurt sometimes,” Moreland told thedraftnetwork.com. “Some nights I cried. But, you know, I had to get over it. And I just focused in on becoming more mature.” A new coach gave him a second chance, and he was named Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Year in 2018.

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WR Penny Hart, 5-8, 180, Georgia State

When scouts are touting smaller guys, they invariably say, “He plays bigger than his size.” In Hart’s case, that better be the case. But he can be shifty when lined up in the slot and has good change-of-direction skills, with the ability to stop, start and leave defenders wondering what went wrong. He also is a willing blocker. He did well at the Senior Bowl, but he does struggle in 50-50 opportunities against bigger cornerbacks. Remember Duke product Jamison Crowder, at 5-9, caught 221 balls for 14 touchdowns in four seasons for the Washington Redskins before signing with the New York Jets this offseason.

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WR Damion Jeanpiere, 6-1, 185, Nicholls State

Jeanpiere has the ideal size NFL teams are seeking in their pass catchers, and he put it to good use in college. He recorded only 44 receptions last season, but turned them into 850 yards (19.3 per catch). For his career, he averaged 18.2 yards on 128 receptions, partially because of his YAC (yards after catch). He has outstanding ball skills and excellent body control to adjust to the flight of the football. If you’re into numbers, his 40 (4.25 seconds) and short shuttle times (6.41) at his pro day were impressive. Look for his name to be called Saturday in one of the final four rounds.

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ILB Kaden Elliss, 6-2, 238, Idaho

The top inside linebackers in this year’s draft crop are LSU’s Devin White and Michigan’s Devin Bush, who will go in the first round. If they’re both gone at No. 20, the Steelers will keep an eye on that position throughout the weekend. Elliss compiled 278 tackles, 47 for loss, 17 sacks, six forced fumbles and five interceptions for his career. NFLDraftScout.com predicted Elliss will the first player drafted this year who was not invited to the NFL Combine.