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FCS: The Southland’s Top 2021 NFL Prospects

Brian McLaughlin by Brian McLaughlin
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FCS: The Southland’s Top 2021 NFL Prospects

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In this most unusual upcoming draft year, nothing is for certain. Thanks to COVID-19 and a ruling by the NCAA, players can play in the spring and even opt to come back for another season (fall 2021), even though they’re actually in this current draft class. Nobody’s eligibility will be affected by this pandemic year.

So, our Top Southland Conference prospect chart — in which we consult our subscription to DraftScout.com’s database — could change quite a bit by the time the 2021 NFL Draft rolls around. But we are ranking a player based on his “class” as it stands now, along with any underclassmen who have expressed their desire to take an early shot at the draft.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Some of the players listed below have entered the transfer portal, but unless they’ve already selected their next school, they’re listed with the FCS school they played for in 2019.


THE RANKING

NO. 1: Robert Rochell, CB-KR, Central Arkansas

PROJECTED ROUND: 3rd round

DRAFTSCOUT TOP 750: No. 100

THE SCOOP: One of many talented skill-position studs who plays for Central Arkansas, Rochell has 10 career interceptions for the Bears. The 6-foot-2 cornerback declared for the NFL Draft this upcoming spring and also has received an invite to the Senior Bowl. His reputation is continuing to grow in a good way, and having a full season where UCA challenged several top programs hasn’t hurt. Keep an eye on Rochell … the 3rd-round grade may improve quickly in the spring, starting with the Senior Bowl.

NO. 2: Dai’Jean Dixon, WR, Nicholls

PROJECTED ROUND: HPFA

DRAFTSCOUT TOP 750: No. 624

THE SCOOP: A HERO Sports Sophomore All-American in 2018, Dixon has been productive for a long time for the Colonels. He dealt with injuries in 2019 and still managed 978 yards receiving in just seven weeks of action. This is a 6-foot-4 target who could gain traction as things move forward in 2021. Tuck this name into your “draft memory” pocket. Kansas State knows, as he caught 5 passes for 92 yards against the Wildcats in 2019.

NO. 3: Jamal Pettigrew, TE, McNeese

PROJECTED ROUND: HPFA

DRAFTSCOUT TOP 750: No. 686

THE SCOOP: This LSU transfer has intense interest as a former SEC recruit. Size is not a problem as a 6-foot-6 tight end prospect.

NO. 4: Zyon McCollum, CB-FS, Sam Houston St.

PROJECTED ROUND: HPFA

DRAFTSCOUT TOP 750: No. 711

THE SCOOP: McCollum has been a contributor at Sam Houston State since his freshman season as an FCS recruit, and as a 6-foot-3 cornerback signee years ago he was one of the Bearkats’ top talents brought on. He had 9 career INTs coming into what should have been a senior season. We’d project Zyon as a quick riser when it is his time.

NO. 5: Isaiah Chambers, DE, McNeese

PROJECTED ROUND: HPFA

DRAFTSCOUT TOP 750: No. 733

THE SCOOP: A TCU and Houston transfer, Chambers’ size (6-5/250) will impress. He could also play linebacker. Keep an eye on this guy.


NOTE- HPFA = High Priority Free Agent, which means they may not be projected to be drafted at this time in the cycle, but they’ll likely be signed within a few hours of the draft’s conclusion.

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I began covering the FCS for HERO Sports in the Summer of 2015 and it was love at first sight. It was the perfect blend of two previous career stops -- the approachability and grounded nature of being around high school athletics combined with the high-end talent and impressive fan bases of big-time college football. After stops in the newspaper world and The Sporting News and PARADE Magazine, I'm happy to be here as HERO Sports' FCS Coordinator.

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