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More Ole Miss Rebels to go in 1st round of 2017 NFL Draft?

By John Luke McCord

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Laquon Treadwell (Mississippi) with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the number twenty-three overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Laquon Treadwell (Mississippi) with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the number twenty-three overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2014; Atlanta , GA, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Jeremy Liggins (15) fails to make a catch while defended by TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Ranthony Texada (11) during the first quarter in the 2014 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2014; Atlanta , GA, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Jeremy Liggins (15) fails to make a catch while defended by TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Ranthony Texada (11) during the first quarter in the 2014 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Jeremy Liggins

Yes, this one is a “pie in the sky,” but there is no questioning Liggins is an incredible athlete. Considering he’s played quarterback, tight end and even defensive end at some point in his college football career, no one should doubt his ability to adapt, learn and move.

After signing with the Rebels, Hugh Freeze noted that he could be an offensive tackle in the NFL one day. However, he was needed at quarterback at the time, and that was his natural position. Then he was needed at tight end. Now, he’s needed at offensive tackle. That means he’s likely to get a lot of snaps in 2016. In fact, don’t count out him out for a starting job just yet.

After practicing at offensive tackle last spring, Liggins was forced to move back to tight end because of depth. This spring, though, he made his final move, back to tackle. After excelling this spring, he’s finally found his home. Don’t underestimate that fact. Now that Liggins is settling in at a position and can finally grow into the player he will be in the future, he’s expected to be great.

No, you won’t find him on any mock drafts, or any rankings for the 2017 NFL Draft. However, his athleticism will not go unnoticed leading up to next spring’s draft. And we all know that NFL teams love raw, untapped potential, something Liggins is overflowing with.

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Even if he falls short of being a high draft pick, think Jeremy Parnell when you see Liggins. He’s a guy that could carve out a lengthy career at the next level, due to his work ethic and his knack for continual improvement.

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