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We’re nine days away. Let’s go through five players that are showing up far too late in mock drafts right now.

Darien Porter, Iowa State CB

A tall, lanky corner that ran a 4.30 at the combine and dominated a Power Four schedule in his final collegiate campaign is widely projected to go in the second round. I’m sorry, what?

The Cyclones famously sit in that three-safety look, so Porter didn’t necessarily have a ton of deep responsibilities. This was also his first full season as a starter. That’s about where my concerns end. The guy is a converted receiver with great ball skills, and Matt Campbell gushes about him as though he rescued the entire city of Ames from a legion of supervillains. I can only hope that those decision-makers in Cincinnati are paying attention.

Dylan Sampson, Tennessee RB

His patience, his patience, his patience. I love it so much. It must be extremely tempting for running backs in Josh Heupel’s offense to be greedy; you’re facing light boxes all day, and those eyes are naturally going to get wide. Sampson’s willingness to allow his blocks to develop was incredibly impressive to me.

1,491 yards, 22 touchdowns, and a playoff appearance is big-time stuff. I think Dylan could absolutely be a franchise’s long-term three-down back.

Andrew Mukuba, Texas S

Every time I turned on a Texas game, he was up to something. Breaking on a lazy throw, coming down to thump someone in run support, bringing the juice in big moments. He’s undersized for the position, yet carries himself like a fearless giant when the helmet and pads are on.

Longhorns folks fell head-over-heels for Mukuba, and they’ll certainly never forget the pick that finally sent Arizona State packing. He might have to sit through 80 or 90 selections, but it’s really hard for me to envision him flaming out in the league.

Donovan Jackson, Ohio State OG

Oh, you thought I wasn’t going to mention a Buckeye? Come on. You know better.

Some of these so-called experts believe that Donovan will last into Day 2, and I won’t stand for it any longer. If you don’t have a first-round grade on this kid, I’m quite simply not convinced that you watch the sport. Jackson was the top interior offensive lineman in his recruiting class. He then established himself as the best guard in college football. Josh Simmons goes down, and Donovan selflessly kicks out to left tackle in the middle of his final season. 126 pass-blocking snaps in the playoff, with two(!!) pressures allowed. Beloved leader, no injury history, extremely smart, zero off-field issues, national champion. Like, what are we even doing?

Even if my king lands in Kansas City at 31, I will not possess the strength to root against him. The entire state of Ohio would go to war for this man.

Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame CB

Does that Jeremiah Smith bomb with time winding down in the national championship game happen if Morrison is lined up across from him? It’s a question that Irish fans will unfortunately have to live with for eternity.

Little Jakey published this bold opinion last August, and was predictably met with a flood of laughing emojis in his DMs.

I’ll be demanding apologies when Morrison turns into an awesome pro. As long as the hip is fully healed, this dude has Pro Bowls in his future.

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