Washington Huskies NFL Prospects Ranked 16th In NFL Draft Picks

Apr 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of 2016 NFL Draft logo at Los Angeles Rams draft party at L.A. Live. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

University of Washington Huskies produce plenty of NFL prospects, so many that the program is ranked 16th in NFL Draft picks overall.

As of today, the Washington Huskies stand as the 16th ranked University in terms of producing players selected in the NFL Draft. But with a roster voted as the top impacted by the 2017 NFL Draft, you can expect that ranking to improve by next year.

Well somewhat.

Still, at 287 selections, the Huskies are 21 players behind 15th ranked Michigan State with 308 selections. But with up to eight players added to that list, it’s likely that gap will close ranks this season.

You see, the Washington Huskies have some seriously talented players entering the NFL this year. So much so that some pundits have penalized the teams 2017 projections simply because the talent exodus is so incredibly significant.

But fear not Huskies fans, the 2017 football team has already begun tuning up for the upcoming season. Furthermore, they are already enhancing areas of strength and filling in areas where reinforcements are needed.

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So while the team gears up for another NCAA playoff run, those who have helped carry the Washington Huskies are entering a new chapter. And so, on the eve of the NFL Draft, those players are:

Players on Offense

Wide Receiver John Ross
Tight End Darrell Daniels
Offensive Guard Jake Eldrenkamp

Players on Defense

Defensive Tackle Elijah Qualls
Defensive End/Outside Linebacker JoJo Mathis
Safety Budda Baker
Cornerback Sidney Jones
Cornerback Kevin King

In fact, the 2017 NFL Draft is the first of what many expect to be a renaissance period of Washington Huskies football players under head coach Chris Petersen.

Don’t Mock Me

If you are tuning in to see where the Washington Huskies players land, you may not have long to wait. On one hand, a recent FanSided mock draft projects John Ross to come off the board in round one. On the other hand, a recent mock draft at NFL.com projects six Huskies coming off the board in the first two days of the NFL Draft.

And finally, if you are taking a trip to Philadelphia to catch the 2017 NFL Draft in person, you’ll want to check out our 2017 NFL Draft Visitor’s guide. While you await your favorite players name to be called, there are plenty of quality sights and eateries to fill out your day. And with any luck, you will hear that name called early.

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But however the draft falls, you can bet that NFL teams will be happy with Washington Huskies players.

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