Ole Miss Football: Early Look At Rebels For 2018 NFL Draft

Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Jordan Wilkins (22) celebrates his 36-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Derrick Jones (19) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the third quarter of the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Jordan Wilkins (22) celebrates his 36-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Derrick Jones (19) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the third quarter of the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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The 2017 NFL Draft has come to an end for Ole Miss football fans. Here is a way too early look at which current Rebels could possibly be drafted next year.

Ole Miss football fans saw several players drafted in the 2017 NFL Draft. Even our own Chad Kelly, also known as Mr. Irrelevant, was the last pick of the draft. It began with former Ole Miss Rebel tight end Evan Engram going in the first round.

However, now that the draft is over, it is only human nature to begin to think about the future. Ole Miss has a few guys on this year’s team that will have an opportunity to see their dreams realized in the NFL.

Although injuries and unforeseen circumstances can either derail a prospect’s future or highlight an otherwise unknown, you can give an educated guess on who will be ready for the pros. There are several players who are ready to take the next step.

Here’s a look.