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Five Auburn Football Players Most Likely to be Drafted by the NFL

By Chris Roush

Nov 28, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) runs the ball as Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) tackles during the third quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) runs the ball as Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) tackles during the third quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Defensive tackle Montravius Adams

Reports from the Senior Bowl this week describe Adams’ performance as “dominant” and “monster.” During the 2016 season, he had 43 tackles and four sacks and generally made life miserable for the offensive linemen who tried to block him. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound Adams reminds many of a young Vince Wilfork, who won two Super Bowls for the New England Patriots.

NFLDraftScout.com has Adams ranked as the No. 105 overall prospect in this year’s draft and the No. 12 defensive tackle. WalterFootball.com pegs Adams as the No. 6 nose tackle and notes, “At times, Adams looks like a first-round talent with speed and size at the point of attack, but he lacks consistency. His motor and conditioning are questionable as well. Adams would be a beast on some plays and a ghost for other stretches.”

However, a strong performance at the Senior Bowl could move Adams up in the eyes of scouts and coaches.

Projection: Third round to the Oakland Raiders, who need a defensive tackle.

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