NFL Draft: Top 5 Boom Or Bust Prospects To Watch For

NFL Draft: Top 5 Boom Or Bust Prospects

December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi's Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Malik Hooker S (Ohio State)

Ever since Matt Elam, I have become pickier and pickier with safety prospects in the NFL Draft. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Malik Hooker is getting a ton of hype. I have heard so many comparisons to Ed Reed, that it’s almost become deafening. Hooker does seem to be special but the sample size is really small.

With his one season as a starter with the Ohio State Buckeyes, he had seven interceptions and scored three touchdowns on interception returns. He seems to be a ball-hawk. The Ravens are probably out of the market for a safety in this draft, after signing Tony Jefferson. Whatever team drafts Hooker, they’re going to have to feel comfortable with very little game tape on him.

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