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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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5. Offensive tackle Robert Leff

Leff came on strong in 2016, becoming Auburn’s leading run blocker as the team gained more yards running behind him than any other lineman, according to ProFootballFocus.com. The 6-foot-6, 300-pound tackle from Fairhope, Alabama, started all 13 games in 2016 and was a second-team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press.

NFLDraftScout.com currently has Leff ranked No. 425 overall and No. 30 among offensive tackles, but ESPN’s Kiper believes that Leff is a draft selection. “I’d say with his length — his arm length, I want to see what that is, we’ll get that at the Combine,” said Kiper. “I would say right now he ends up getting drafted somewhere around the fifth (or) sixth round.”

At the Senior Bowl, Leff measured 9 3/4 inch hands, 33 inch arms and a 78 1/4 inch wingspan. (Here’s a look at arm length in terms of NFL OL performance.) Leff, as will the rest of Auburn’s prospects, will also get a chance to show off for scouts and coaches during the team’s pro day, which is tentatively scheduled for March.

Projection: Seventh round to the Houston Texans, who need offensive tackle help due to injuries.

Honorable Mention: Tony Stevens

Oct 8, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Tony Stevens (8) runs the ball as he is defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Brandon Bryant (1) during the second quarter of the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Tony Stevens (8) runs the ball as he is defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Brandon Bryant (1) during the second quarter of the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

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If you’re wondering, Stevens ranks No. 651 overall by NFLDraftScout.com and No. 81 at wide receiver. He’s unlikely to be drafted but could catch on as a free agent. He had two catches for 13 yards in the East-West Shrine Game.

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