Draft analyst sounds off on Georgia Tech's 2015 prospects

Published Apr. 29, 2015 2:04 p.m. ET

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Although they went 11-3 and dismantled Mississippi State in the Orange Bowl last season, there's not a lot of hype about the former Yellow Jackets in this year's draft. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr., however, has his eye on a couple Georgia Tech products who are flying under the radar.

The two draft prospects Kiper is highest on are wide receiver Darren Waller and guard Shaquille Mason, according to Ken Suguira of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kiper projects both players as mid-round selections.

"I think Mason and Waller are two guys to really keep a close eye on, because I think they’re going to have the potential to be starters in the league, especially Mason," Kiper said, via the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Waller has to improve in certain areas but he’s going to be a fourth receiver with a lot of teams."

Other former Jackets who could be selected late in the draft, according to Kiper, but may end up fighting for roster spots as undrafted free agents are wide receiver DeAndre Smelter, safety Isaiah Johnson, linebacker Quayshawn Nealy and B-backs Synjyn Days and Zach Laskey.

(h/t Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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