(Stats Perform) – The FCS level continues to stock NFL rosters despite having a “small school” label.
Standouts such as Carson Wentz, Jimmy Garoppolo, Cooper Kupp and Darius Leonard are recent examples of FCS draft choices who have paid off considerably.
This year’s draft class, beginning with Southern Illinois strong safety Jeremy Chinn in the second round Friday night, hopes to bring similar value to their new teams.
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2020 NFL DRAFT – FCS SELECTIONS
Thursday, April 23
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Friday, April 24
Carolina Panthers (Round 2, 64th overall): Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois, SS, 6-3, 221 – Physical defender who anticipates the ball well; totaled 243 tackles and 13 interceptions during college career
New Orleans Saints (3, 105): Adam Trautman, Dayton, TE, 6-5, 255 – Saints traded four later picks to move up for the athletic pass catcher who had 31 career TDs at Dayton
Saturday, April 25
Houston Texans (5, 171): Isaiah Coulter, Rhode Island, WR, 6-2, 198 – Early entry wideout with game-breaking speed is URI’s first draft pick since 1986
Chicago Bears (7, 227): Lachavious Simmons, Tennessee State, OG, 6-5, 315 – Developmental prospect is the fifth Tennessee State offensive lineman to be drafted since 2014
Dallas Cowboys (7, 231): Ben DiNucci, James Madison, QB, 6-2, 210 – Put it all together as a senior, showing good movement and an accurate arm
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