In 2023, nine Sun Belt prospects were selected in the NFL Draft. Old Dominion offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri was the first Sun Belt player selected, going in the fourth round to the Saints.
Now looking forward to next year, here are the top Sun Belt prospects who could be chosen in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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NFL Draft Sun Belt Big Board
| Rk | Player | Pos. | Team |
| 1 | Tyrone Howell | WR | ULM |
| 2 | Grayson McCall | QB | Coastal Carolina |
| 3 | Frank Gore Jr. | RB | Southern Miss |
| 4 | Jason Henderson | LB | Old Dominion |
| 5 | Reddy Steward | DB | Troy |
| 6 | Sam Pinckney | WR | Coastal Carolina |
| 7 | Owen Porter | DL | Marshall |
| 8 | La’Damian Webb | RB | South Alabama |
| 9 | Isaiah Helms | OL | App State |
| 10 | Carter Bradley | QB | South Alabama |
NFL Draft: Sun Belt Top Prospects
1. Tyrone Howell, WR, ULM
Howell was one of the best Sun Belt wide receivers going into the season from a production standpoint, but he stands out even more as a pro prospect. The 6-foot-3, 204-pound former Kansas State transfer caught 50 passes for 852 yards and six touchdowns, ranking eighth in the league with 17 yards per catch, in 2022. He’s caught 15 passes for 172 yards and one touchdown this season. He possesses several traits which would help him succeed in the NFL.
2. Grayson McCall, QB, Coastal Carolina
McCall is viewed by many as the best Sun Belt quarterback, and for good reason. He’s been the Sun Belt Player of the Year for the past three seasons and owns the record for touchdown passes and total touchdowns responsible for. At 6-3, 220 pounds, NFL teams should consider him in the middle rounds.
3. Frank Gore Jr., RB, Southern Miss
Gore obviously has the pedigree with his father being an NFL great. But the 5-10, 200-pound junior has been successful himself and is among the best Sun Belt running backs after ranking second in the league with 1,382 rushing yards while adding nine touchdowns on the ground in 2022. Gore should be able to find his own way in the NFL.
4. Jason Henderson, LB, ODU
Henderson led all FBS players with 186 tackles in 2022. If the 6-1, 227-pound junior can continue that type of production at the next level, he should be capable of finding himself on an NFL team.
5. Reddy Steward, DB, Troy
Steward has been an All-Sun Belt defender the past two seasons and was a HERO Sports G5 Preseason All-American. The 5-11, 178-pound cornerback was second in the league in 2022 with 12 pass breakups and intercepted three passes while adding 63 tackles. He could contribute for an NFL team in myriad ways.
