The NFL Draft is a time for teams to add talent to their roster and find future stars. While the first round often gets all the attention, there have been plenty of late-round gems who have gone on to make a significant impact in the NFL.
1. Antonio Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers, 6th round, 2010)
Brown is one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history. He has been a Pro Bowler seven times and an All-Pro four times. Brown has also led the NFL in receiving yards twice and touchdown receptions once.
2. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks, 3rd round, 2012)
Wilson is a Super Bowl champion and one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. He has been a Pro Bowler nine times and an All-Pro four times. Wilson has also led the Seahawks to two Super Bowls, winning one in 2013.
3. T.J. Watt (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1st round, 2017)
Watt is one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL. He has been a Pro Bowler three times and an All-Pro twice. Watt has also led the NFL in sacks twice.
4. Tyreek Hill (Kansas City Chiefs, 5th round, 2016)
Hill is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the NFL. He has been a Pro Bowler five times and an All-Pro three times. Hill has also led the NFL in receiving yards once and touchdown receptions once.
5. Davante Adams (Green Bay Packers, 2nd round, 2014)
Adams is one of the best receivers in the NFL. He has been a Pro Bowler four times and an All-Pro twice. Adams has also led the NFL in receiving yards once and touchdown receptions twice.
6. Aaron Donald (Los Angeles Rams, 1st round, 2014)
Donald is one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL. He has been a Pro Bowler eight times and an All-Pro seven times. Donald has also been named Defensive Player of the Year three times.
7. Khalil Mack (Las Vegas Raiders, 5th round, 2014)
Mack is one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. He has been a Pro Bowler six times and an All-Pro four times. Mack has also led the NFL in sacks once.
8. Cooper Kupp (Los Angeles Rams, 3rd round, 2017)
Kupp is one of the most productive receivers in the NFL. He has been a Pro Bowler three times and an All-Pro twice. Kupp has also led the NFL in receiving yards and touchdown receptions once.
9. George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers, 5th round, 2017)
Kittle is one of the best tight ends in the NFL. He has been a Pro Bowler three times and an All-Pro twice. Kittle is also one of the most physical blockers in the league.
10. Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns, 2nd round, 2018)
Chubb is one of the most productive running backs in the NFL. He has been a Pro Bowler twice and an All-Pro once. Chubb is also one of the toughest runners in the league.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many late-round gems who have gone on to make a significant impact in the NFL. These players prove that it is possible to find talented players in any round of the draft.
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