NFL Draft Surprises: Stars Sliding to Day 3

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College football stars don't always cash in big on draft day, even with monster stats.

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday in Pittsburgh, and seven standout players from Powerhouse programs might slide past the early picks.

Thing Vanderbilt's dual threat quarterback Diego Pavia, who lit up the SEC with his legs and arm, or Clemson's K-Clubnik, a three-year starter, who solid, but not elite, under pressure.

Quarterbacks like these often face the toughest slide, landing as backups or projects if they last beyond round two.

Running back K-Tron Allen from Penn State topped their all-time rushing list at 4,180 yards, but his stocky build raises, flags for NFL scouts.

Centers and edge guys follow suit. Iowa's Logan Jones anchored the best offensive line in college, yet he might not wow enough for top billing.

Fans and analysts are buzzing about these surprises, knowing college dominance doesn't guarantee pro success.

Players like Texas Tech's Romello Height, with double-digit sacks at age 25, bring past rushed juice but struggle against the run.

Indiana's linebacker, Aiden Fisher, pouted up 215 tackles, but his size limits him inside, pushing him towards special team's death.

New buzz points to guys like Texas Safety, Michael Tafe, a walk on turn starter who's smart but undersized at six feet in 190 pounds, leaving teams guessing his fit.

Teams prioritize athletic traits over college tape, so these prospects could hear their names late Saturday.

As picks fly this weekend, keep eyes on these under the radar talents. They might just turn mid-round steals into Sunday starters down the line.