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

By K. L. Williams

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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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Ken Webster (5) defends Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kermit Whitfield (8) and Webster falls and leaves the game with an apparent injury during the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Ken Webster (5) defends Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kermit Whitfield (8) and Webster falls and leaves the game with an apparent injury during the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Ken Webster

This choice comes with a major caveat. Ken Webster has a great shot to be a pro. However, it only works if he comes back healthy. Not just healthy, but healthy and playing at the same level he was on his way to playing before the injury. In my opinion and many other Ole Miss football fans, his injury was a major contributor to the terrible season.

Therefore if Webster comes into the Fall of 2017 healthy, he will find a spot in the NFL. The Decatur, GA. corner back has the speed and size to compete at a pro level. A productive senior season will give scouts an opportunity to see his skills.

Others…

If we have learned anything from this year’s draft is that you can’t use college statistics as a barometer to determine draft-ability. Several players were either not drafted or dropped in the draft. Good scouts are able to see the talent in most players. A good season, combine or pro day can catapult a player into the draft.

There are a few other players who could sneak in.

DeMarquis Gates

Jordan Wilkins

Rod Taylor

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