
The bowl season gives fans and scouts alike a chance to analyze NFL Draft prospects against solid competition. The bowl season schedule allows all eyes to be on each game. Here are the NFL Draft prospects in the 2018 Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl.
Lanard Bonner (Photo by democrattribune.com)
Lanard Bonner, OT
Bonner started his career in community college before transferring to Arkansas State for his last two seasons of eligibility. He has been named All Sun-Belt first team two times and has also been invited to play in the East-West Shrine Game. Bonner has blocked for a very effective Arkansas State offense the last two seasons.
He stands 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, which is solid for an NFL offensive tackle. With a good showing in the bowl game and the East-West Shrine Game, he could be drafted in the late rounds.
Projected draft range: Fifth round-seventh round
Justin Clifton, S
Clifton has started for three seasons at Arkansas State. In his career, he has totaled 252 total tackles, 23 tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions, two touchdowns, 24 passes defended, three fumble recoveries and four forced fumbles. This year, he has 75 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, one touchdown, five passes defended and two fumbles recovered.
At 6-foot-1 and 213 pounds, he has good size for a safety.
Projected draft range: Seventh round-undrafted free agent
Justice Hansen, QB
Hansen has also been a three-year starter for the Red Wolves. Over those three seasons, he has thrown for 9,858 yards, 83 touchdowns and 30 interceptions on 62.7% completion. As a senior, he has passed for 3,172 yards, 27 touchdowns and six interceptions on 67% completion.
He has a good build for a quarterback at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds. While he likely won’t be drafted, Hansen should get a chance to make a roster.
Projected draft range: Seventh round-undrafted free agent
Sean Krepz, OG/C
Krepsz joins a list of Nevada offensive line prospects, as they seem to have at least one get drafted each year. He has the versatility to play either guard or center. His blocking has helped pave the way for a great offense the last several seasons and he has experience both pass and run blocking.
At 6-foot-5 and 325 pounds, Krepsz has great size for an interior lineman. He should be selected in the middle rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Projected draft range: Fourth-sixth round
Dameon Barber, S
Barber is a prospect that had a much better 2017 season than a 2018 season. He has 222 total tackles 4.5 tackles for loss, six interceptions, two touchdowns, seven passes defended, four fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles in his career. In 2018, he has 54 tackles, three interceptions, two passes defended and one forced fumble.
He doesn’t have the best size at 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, but it will do for the NFL.
Projected draft range: Sixth round-undrafted free agent
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