I know what you’re all thinking, but this is the last piece like this! I promise! On Tuesday This is my last true “later round players to watch” piece. Why? Because we’re less than a week away from night one! That. Is. Exciting. Here are seven final players to keep an eye on going into the draft:

Kamren Curl - Arkansas - Defensive Back

The 6-2 Kamren Curl was a three-year starter at Arkansas, playing strong safety his final two seasons for the Razorbacks. In his three seasons he accumulated 175 total tackles, two interceptions (coming this past season), two sacks, and 15 pass breakups. Curl posted a solid 8.59 RAS, aligning with what Brian Gutekunst looks for in his secondary. As a player whose arrow seems to be pointing up, he’d provide depth at the safety position and offer immediate contributions on special teams. 

Raymond Calais - Louisiana - Running Back

Calais is a bit undersized at only 5-8, 188lbs, but he makes up for it with his breakaway speed. Running a 4.42 40-yard dash, good luck catching him if he breaks up the sideline. Calais fits what Matt LaFleur would be looking for as an outside zone runner, and he’d be a great change-of-pace back in Green Bay’s offense. Calais led the Sunbelt in rushing yards per attempt in 2019 with 7.6, tallying 886 yards and 6 touchdowns on the season. His size is a concern, especially with his durability and his lack of ability to effectively pass protect, but he’s got plenty to like both as a gadget player and as an experienced kick returner in college. 

Jacob Phillips - LSU - Linebacker

Phillips posted 218 total tackles in his three years at Louisiana State, with his 113 tackles in 2019 good enough for first in the SEC. Phillips posted a RAS score of 8.12 at the combine, with elite explosion but poor agility. He’s a sure tackler and has good football IQ, but he’s not a very lateral player in the middle of the field. He’s in good company at LSU, however, taking over a starting role from Devin White this past season and playing alongside likely first-round pick Patrick Queen. As a late round prospect, Phillips would likely find himself as a rotational player and star special teamer in Green Bay initially. 

Anthony Gordon - Washington State - Quarterback

There’s a lot to like about the 6-3 Pac-12 quarterback out of Washington State. Taking over as the starter during his senior season, Gordon attempted 689 passes, completing 493 for 5,579 yards, throwing 48 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. Gordon led the Pac-12 and NCAA in both passing attempts and passing completions in 2019, led the Pac-12 in passing yards, and ranked fourth overall in the conference in passer efficiency rating with 157.1. As a developmental player to sit behind Aaron Rodgers and compete with Tim Boyle for the backup job, Gordon is definitely a late round prospect to keep an eye on. 

Matt Hennessy - Temple - Interior Offensive Line

Interestingly enough, The Draft Network’s NFL comp for Hennessy is Corey Linsley. Hennessy played center for Temple but has the versatility to play anywhere on the interior of the offensive line. He’s a physical blocker that uses good leverage, and his grit is not to be questioned. While he’s missed a few games due to injury over the span of his career, he was also a three-year starter, which led to him being awarded a single-digit practice jersey, an honor reserved for the toughest players on the team. With Linsley a free agent in 2021, the Packers could look for insurance this year along the interior of the offensive line with a potential replacement in Hennessy next season. 

Collin Johnson - Texas - Wide Receiver

The first thing that jumps out about Collin Johnson is his height at 6-6. He’s got a phenomenal catch radius and uses his big body to make contact as a willing run blocker, which is something Matt LaFleur looks for in his receivers. Johnson’s father, Johnnie, is a 10-year NFL veteran, so football runs in the family. While Johnson missed six games in 2019 with a hamstring injury, he put up 985 yards and seven touchdowns for the Longhorns in 2018. In a loaded WR draft class, Johnson could still be available as a day three addition, coming in as immediate roster competition for Green Bay’s current crop of receivers. 

Alton Robinson - EDGE - Syracuse

Despite playing defensive end in college, Robinson projects more as an edge rusher at the next level. He posted a strong RAS at 8.94 and would add rotational depth behind Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith, and Rashan Gary. During his three-year career at Syracuse, Robinson tallied 115 total tackles, 32 tackles for a loss, and 19 sacks with five passes defensed and five forced fumbles. He’s got twitchy speed and bend, which would make him an interesting addition to a Mike Pettine defense that typically emphasizes size and power at the edge position. 

Here’s a list of all the players that were previously mentioned heading into the 2020 NFL Draft:

A.J. Dillon - Boston College - Running Back

Jabari Zuniga - Florida - EDGE

Chase Claypool - Notre Dame - Wide Receiver

Michael Ojemudia - Iowa - Cornerback

Harrison Bryant - Florida Atlantic - Tight End

Javelin Guidry - Utah - Defensive Back

Bravvion Roy - Baylor - Defensive Line

Stantley Thomas-Oliver III - Florida International - Defensive Back

Bryan Edwards - South Carolina - Wide Receiver

Leki Fotu - Utah - Defensive Line

Ben Bredeson - Michigan - Interior Offensive Line

Daniel Thomas - Auburn - Safety

Reggie Corbin - Illinois - Running Back

Casey Toohill - Stanford - Linebacker

Tanner Muse - Clemson - Safety

Reggie Robinson II - Tulsa - Cornerback

Tyler Huntley - Utah - Quarterback

Devin Duvernay - Texas - Wide Receiver

Hakeem Adeniji - Kansas - Offensive Tackle

Dalton Keene - Virginia Tech - Tight End 

Jason Strowbridge - North Carolina - Defensive Line