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The first two days of the NFL Draft are done, but there are gems to be found on Day 3.
History tells us key pieces of Super Bowl rosters will be drafted on Saturday. The hard part, of course, is correctly identifying which players will emerge as NFL regulars, starters and even Pro-Bowlers out of the busiest day of the draft.
The talent still on the board through two days includes players who few expected to last this long. Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy, facing concerns about his knee, was a projected first-round pick but did not hear his name called over the first two days of the draft. Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt, LSU Garrett Nussmeier and Arizona State CB Keith Abney II also surprisingly made it to Day 3.
Who is the best available right now? Here's a complete look.
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The rankings below reflect the original positions on Sporting News' top 257 big board. All analysis is from SN's Vinnie Iyer.
13. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee (6-1, 188 pounds)
McCoy is capable of moving around well to handle all types of receivers in coverage with his size and instincts. He also has a strong nose for making big plays on the ball.
41. Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State (5-10, 187 pounds)
Abney will have great value as a versatile corner who can handle any type of coverage assignment, outside or inside, solid vs. spectacular.
54. Keionte Scott, S, Miami (5-11, 193 pounds)
Scott has proved to be a well-rounded cover corner who does a little of everything well to help a defense.
62. Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana (6-3, 210 pounds)
Sarratt is a tough competitive route-runner and big-play receiver who needs to show more consistency.
63. Connor Lew, G/C Auburn (6-3, 300 pounds)
Lew is a technically sound mauler who should start for a long time in the NFL, standing out in the running game much like Tyler Linderbaum.
64. Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington (5-8, 220 pounds)
Coleman doesn't explode with his game but he plays bigger and tougher than his size with production in any capacity.
66. Genesis Smith, S, Arizona (6-2, 202 pounds)
Smith is a lanky and big cover man for the inside with a chance to be this year's Nick Emmanwori.
67. Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas (6-1, 233 pounds)
Washington is a strong versatile runner who has solid power for inside and burst to the outside and has gotten more attention as someone who can handle a bigger workload late in the process.
69. Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma (6-3, 293 pounds)
Halton is a bit undersized but teams have found it difficult to knock him too much for that with his immense quickness that helps disrupt so much in the backfield.
70. Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC (6-6, 256 pounds)
Lucas looks the part of a dominant engulfing pass-rushing with his frame, but consistency and honing technique are his key pro challenges.
73. Sam Hecht, G/C, Kansas State (6-4, 300 pounds)
Hecht lacks ideal size and power to some, but to others, he can't miss because of his smarts and technique in blocking and line calling.
75. Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee (6-3, 242 pounds)
Josephs is a very active and aggressive pass rusher who is also relentless in blowing up run plays in the backfield. He needs to be more consistent and start faster on his rush.
80. Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas (6-0, 182 pounds)
Muhammad is ideally built to handle zone coverage well, working in busy nickel packages.
81. LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama (6-3, 274 pounds)
Overton is an experienced, versatile pass rusher with his size, power, and athleticism.
82. Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh (6-0, 220 pounds)
Louis is.a bit undersized, but he can be an intriguing coverage and run cleanup safety hybrid in the bigger Reed Blankenship vein.
83. Jalon Kllgore, S, South Carolina (6-1, 210 pounds)
Kilgore is a natural big cover man as corner hyrid who can either help in the slot or be effective outside ffor some teams.
84. Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor (6-4, 240 pounds)
Trigg stands out most as a receiver with his work downfield with his speed and his good hands for the red zone, with a lot of inconsistency in between.
85. Kamari Ramsey, S, USC (6-0, 202 pounds)
Ramsey isn't a blazer but he's a technically sound inside cover man who has shown the instincts to make a lot of big plays.
86. Devin Moore, CB, Florida (6-3, 198 pounds)
Moore is getting more Day 2 attention for his size, savvy and shiftiness in coverage.
87. Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU (6-2, 203 pounds)
Nussmeier's NFL coaching pedigree pays off and his quick release, accuracy and ability to hang tough as a smart pocket passer, giving him some buzz to jump Simpsons.
88. Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke (5-10, 185 pounds)
Rivers is a smart, savvy nickel corner who can have an impact in the way of the Texans' Jalen Pitre.
90. Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan (6-3, 298 pounds)
Benny plays bigger than his size as a solid run stopper for early downs and would be welcome in a lot of 4-3 rotations.
91. Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State (6-5, 270 pounds)
Dennis-Sutton is a natural tough outside run defender for his size and can also blossom into a more reliable pass-rush finisher.
92. Skyler Bell, WR, UConn (6-0, 192 pounds)
Bell is a well-rounded receiver whose best asset might be his ability to use his ideal size and quickness after the catch well in the open field.
96. Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State (6-3, 203 pounds)
Wheatley is a rangy playmaker who handles himself well in coverage because of that tough frame with athleticism.
98. Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State (6-6, 315 pounds)
This physical and sturdy run defender can beef up any pro rotation right away with his play.
99. Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati (6-1, 340 pounds)
Corleone has been well polished in school to be a run-stuffer, playing nose in either a 4-3 or 3-4.
100. Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State (5-9, 164 pounds)
Thompson is an elusive complementary vertical threat who can make a lot of big plays in the open field in the right system.
102. Brian Parker II, G/C, Duke (6-5, 300 pounds)
Parker is a well-rounded experience blocker who can play multiple positions well, including tackle.
103. Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson (6-2, 207 pounds)
Klubnik has a strong, accurate arm through intermediate throws and can develop plenty in the right pocket-passing system.
105. Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama (6-3, 226 pounds)
Lawson is a great downhill thumper against the run with some improving coverage skills..
106. Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati (5-11, 180 pounds)
Allen is the classic good hands and solid route-running slot option.
108. Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky (6-0, 223 pounds)
McGowan brings a good blend of power and juice but he must be more consistent with his ball security and blocking.
109. Kaleb Proctor, DT, Southeastern Louisiana (6-2, 291 pounds)
Proctor remains on the rise as a downright dynamic athlete with big inside pass-rush upside.
111. Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida (6-2, 273 pounds)
Sapp packs a run-smashing wallop for his smallish frame, giving him room to improve with the quickness aspects of his game.
112. Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M (5-11, 226 pounds)
York stands out for being a tough, aggressive and instinctual starter with a chance to tap into more playmaking upside.
113. Isaiah World, OT, Oregon (6-8, 318 pounds)
World is a massive natural outside run blocker trying to get healthier and better in shape to be trusted as a regular starting tackle.
115. Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska (5-10, 202 pounds)
Johnson is a compact, well-balanced runner with good hands and zip when bursting in the open field off a carry or a catch.
116. Jack Endries, TE, Texas (6-5, 245 pounds)
Endries is a smart, smooth short-to-intermediate route-runner who can help plenty get open inside for key tough gains.
118. Parker Brailsford, G/C, Alabama (6-2, 290 pounds)
Brailsford is strong and solid with his interior run blocking and is only a middle-rounder because his game lacks the spectacular.
119. Hezekiah Masses, CB, California (6-1, 179 pounds)
Masses is getting more attention late for being such an aggressive and productive on-ball playmaker.
120. Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State (5-11, 216 pounds)
Allen is a compact strong power runner with some underrated qualities for passing downs.
122. Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College (6-5, 314 pounds)
Bowry has impressive natural pass-protecting qualities but would benefit from becoming stronger in the running game.
123. Bryce Lance, WR, Notre Dakota State (6-3, 204 pounds)
Trey's brother spent a lot of time in college as a savvy playmaker flashes most with his size and explosiveness outside.
125. Tyren Montgomery, WR/RB, John Carroll (5-11, 190 pounds)
Montgomery is a dynamic offensive weapon from a small school trying to find the ideal fit for his usage, perhaps the Saints or Broncos.
126. Billy Schrauth, G/C, Notre Dame (6-4, 305 pounds)
Schrauth is the classic strong and smart reliable run blocker often produced by the Fighting Irish.
127. Zxavian Harris, DT, Mississippi State (6-8, 330 pounds)
Harris is an appeal massive run-stunning tackle who needs to develop more pass-rush pop to see regular starting time.
128. Mikail Kamara, EDGE, Indiana (6-1, 265 pounds)
Kamara is a productive, high-energy pass rusher who can get to the QB with a variety off moves.
129. Kage Casey, OT, Boise State (6-6, 310 pounds)
Casey is a nimble versatile all-round blocker who could benefit greatly from adding more bulk and strengthening.
130. Eric Rivers, WR, Georgia Tech (5-10, 176 pounds)
Rivers is a bit undersized but still can be a dynamic field-stretcher if not growing into being a big-play option inside.
131. Carver Willis, G/C, Washington (6-5, 303 pounds)
Willis has gotten more attention for his ace athleticism of which he takes full advantage in his smooth inside run blocking.
132. Kevin Coleman Jr, WR, Missouri (5-11, 179 pounds)
Coleman works his slot routes well to get open with quickness and toughness.
134. J.C. Davis, OT, Illinois (6-5, 320 pounds)
Davis is an experienced strong outside run blocker who can further develop as a potential starting right tackle or guard down the line.
135. Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin (6-1, 193 pounds)
Demmings will join a team with his physical intensity that can be an asset in coverage subpackages and special teams.
136. Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M (6-7, 335 pounds)
Crownover checks the intriguing boxes with nimble feet for such a big, strong frame.
139. Justin Joly, TE, NC State (6-3, 241 pounds)
Joly is undersized for a tight end but is a dynamic short-area slot receiver with reliable hands.
140. Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma (5-10, 180 pounds)
Burks is an intriguing, speedy deep threat who can also excel at making big plays out of the slot when getting in the open field after the catch.
142. Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech (6-3, 187 pounds)
143. Eric McAlister, WR, TCU (6-4, 194 pounds)
144. Matt Gulbin, C/G, Michigan State (6-4, 305 pounds)
145. Ethan Burke, EDGE, Texas (6-6, 267 pounds)
146. Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama (6-1, 327 pounds)
147. Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest (5-10, 188 pounds)
149. Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati (6-5, 247 pounds)
151. Devon Marshall, CB, NC State (5-11, 200 pounds)
152. Jalen Farmer, G/C, Kentucky (6-5, 312 pounds)
153. Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State (6-5, 313 pounds)
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154. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State (6-0, 219 pounds)
155. Michael Taaffe, S, Texas (6-0, 190 pounds)
156. Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah (6-4, 253 pounds)
158. Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor (6-1, 220 pounds)
159. Beau Stephens, G/C, Iowa (6-5, 315 pounds)
160. Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa (6-6, 258 pounds)
161. D.J. Campbell, G/C, Texas (6-3, 313 pounds)
162. Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon (6-1, 233 pounds)
163. Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama (6-3, 243 pounds)
164. C.J. Daniels, WR, Miami (6-2, 202 pounds)
165. Nadame Tucker, EDGE, Western Michigan (6-2, 247 pounds)
166. Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington (6-3, 196 pounds)
168. Lance Mason, TE, Wisconsin (6-4, 235 pounds)
169. Keagan Trost, G/C, Missouri (6-5, 311 pounds)
170. Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati (6-5, 216 pounds)
171. Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina (6-1, 195 pounds)
172. Wesley Williams, EDGE, Duke (6-4, 256 pounds)
173. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, G/C, Texas A&M (6-6, 314 pounds)
174. Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU (6-2, 234 pounds)
175. Jager Burton, C/G, Kentucky (6-4, 312 pounds)
176. Brent Austin, CB, California (5-11, 180 pounds)
177. Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech (6-1, 280 pounds)
178. Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana (6-1, 232 pounds)
179. VJ Payne, S, Kansas State (6-3, 206 pounds)
180. DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson (6-5, 313 pounds)
181. Zane Durant, DT, Penn State (6-1, 190 pounds)
183. Isaiah Nwokobia, S, SMU (6-1, 205 pounds)
184. DeVonta Smith, CB, Notre Dame (5-11, 195 pounds)
185. Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State (6-3, 257 pounds)
186. Trey Moore, LB, Texas (6-2, 243 pounds)
187. Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU (5-8, 191 pounds)
188. Jaeden Roberts, G/C, Alabama (6-5, 333 pounds)
189. Alex Harkey, G/C, Oregon (6-6, 308 pounds)
190. Red Murdock, LB, Buffalo (6-2, 232 pounds)
191. Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame (6-6, 306 pounds)
192. Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC (5-11, 201 pounds)
194. Eli Heidenreich, RB, Navy (6-0, 198 pounds)
195. Lorenzo Styles II, CB, Ohio State (6-0, 194 pounds)
196. Lander Barton, LB, Utah (6-5, 233 pounds)
197. Owen Heinicke, LB, Oklahoma (6-1, 227 pounds)
199. Nolan Rucci, OT, Penn State (6-8, 305 pounds)
200. Luke Altmeyer, QB, Illinois (6-2, 210 pounds)
201. Le'Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M (5-11, 203 pounds)
203. Mason Reiger, EDGE, Wisconsin (6-5, 251 pounds)
204. Jeremiah Wright, C/G, Auburn (6-,5, 331 pounds)
205. Andre Fuller, S, Toledo (6-1, 200 pounds)
207. Nick Barrett, DT, South Carolina (6-3, 312 pounds)
208. Dae'Quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss (6-4, 246 pounds)
209. Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky (6-0, 203 pounds)
210. Miles Kitselman, TE, Tennessee (6-5, 251 pounds)
211. Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech (6-4, 220 pounds)
212. Bryson Eason, DT, Tennessee (6-2, 323 pounds)
213. Louis Moore, S, Indiana (5-11, 191 pounds)
214. Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston (6-6, 247 pounds)
216. Chase Roberts, WR, BYU (6-3, 209 pounds)
217. Pat Coogan, G/C, Indiana (6-5, 311 pounds)
218. Jack Kelly, LB, BYU (6-2, 240 pounds)
219. Diego Pounds, OT, Ole Miss (6-6, 325 pounds)
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220. Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor (6-4, 216 pounds)
223. Robert Spears-Jennings, S, Oklahoma (6-2, 205 pounds)
224. Jordan van der Berg, DT, Georgia Tech (6-3, 310 pounds)
225. Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan (6-2, 240 pounds)
226. Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama (6-1, 194 pounds)
227. John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming (6-6, 249 pounds)
228. Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU (6-1, 223 pounds)
229. Fa'alili Fa'amoe, OT, Wake Forest (6-5, 311 pounds)
230. Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas (6-6, 227 pounds)
231. Robert Henry Jr., RB, UTSA (5-9, 196 pounds)
232. Anez Cooper, G/C, Miami (6-6, 334 pounds)
233. Brett Thorson, P, Georgia (6-1, 237 pounds) 234
234. Cian Slone, EDGE, NC State (6-4, 235 pounds)
235. J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida (6-3, 207 pounds)
236. Vincent Anthony Jr., EDGE, Duke (6-6, 258 pounds)
237. Desmond Reid, RB, Pittsburgh (5-6, 174 pounds)
238. George Gumbs Jr., EDGE, Florida (6-4, 245 pounds)
239. T.J. Hall, CB, Iowa (6-1, 189 pounds)
240. Roman Hemby, RB, Indiana (6-0, 207 pounds)
241. Jaydn Ott, RB, Oklahoma (5-11, 198 pounds)
242. Quintayvious Hutchins, EDGE, Boston College (6-3, 233 pounds)
243. Dominic Zvada, K, Michigan (6-3, 178 pounds)
244. Barion Brown, WR, LSU (5-11, 177 pounds)
245. Travis Burke, OT, Memphis (6-9, 325 pounds)
246. Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas (6-1, 219 pounds)
247. J'Mari Taylor, RB, Virginia (5-10, 199 pounds)
248. Jalen Stroman, S, Notre Dame (6-0, 199 pounds)
249. Noah Thomas, WR, Georgia (6-4, 203 pounds)
250. Tommy Doman Jr., P, Florida (6-4, 214 pounds)
251. Jack Pyburn, EDGE, LSU (6-4, 258 pounds)
252. Vinny Anthony II, WR, Wisconsin (6-0, 183 pounds)
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