Day 1 is just the beginning

By: Steve Johnson

Many think the NFL Draft is all about those big name prospects, the guys that shake Roger Goddells hand, or hugged him as it seemed last night. The NFL executives know otherwise, they know that championship teams are built in the later rounds. This is the chance they get to show how hard they worked scouting players all year round, in colleges in the middle of no where and players at big name universities that fell under the radar. Here are some Day 2 prospects that you should keep an eye out for.

Janoris Jenkins, CB North Alabama
Jenkins was an All-American at Florida and a potential top 10 pick, but he cared more about producing children and smoking weed than playing football. He's a high risk, even higher reward if some NFL veterans and coaches can get the most out of this kid.

Coby Fleener, TE Stanford and Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
Many thought Fleener would go in the first round. He has great size (6'6) and is a great receiver. Martin is a great pass protector, keeping Andrew Luck upright for years. Both are still very lean and can use an off season in an NFL conditioning program to add bulk. Look for Luck to be whispering in his new bosses ear telling him to draft his buddies.

Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama
Another player that many expected to go in round 1, whoever gets him in the early second round will get a steal. This kid lives for football, he doesn't have the great athleticism as some of the other OLBs taken, but he can really play ball.

Devon Still,  DT, Penn State
A player that fell the past month or two on most peoples boards. Still has great size (6'5) and can really stop the run. Has NFL bloodlines, cousin of Art Still and Levon Kirkland. Came on late as a senior to be the Big Ten defensive player of the year. Could play as a 4-3 DT or a 3-4 End.

Cordy Glenn, OG, Georgia
Big, massive (6'6, 345), mauling offensive guard that has also played tackle in his career. Many thought he could make it into the first round, but obviously has slipped and could start day 1 for someone who comes up and grabs him.

Amini Silatolu, G, Midwestern State
I've raved about him in my last article and I hold my ground. This guy will be a steal. Dominated at lower level and can dominate in the NFL. Natural athlete, who could have started on any team in the country last year.

Other names to watch
Lavonte David, LB Nebraska
Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
Stephen Hill, WR Georgia Tech
Kendall Reyes, DT UConn
Jerel Worthy, DT Michigan St
Bobbie Massie, OT, Ole Miss
Mike Adams, OT Ohio State