2009 NFL Draft Sleepers

Marques Colston was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft at 252nd overall.

Tom Brady was taken in the sixth round 199th

Cortland Finnegan in the seventh round 215th overall.

Who is the sleeper in this years draft. Who are the players that aren't getting talked about, who will go day two, but who will make a difference.

This is my short list of five players to watch in this years draft and for the next few seasons.

James Davis-RB-Clemson

Davis was part of what many considered the best backfield in football at the start of the season. Injuries and internal issues with the coaching staff could have hurt his season totals.

He played four years at Clemson rushing for nearly 4,000 and going 5.3 yards per carry.

He doesn't have explosive speed and his route running is questionable, but you could get a late steal here that could have similar success to Dallas' Tashard Choice who rushed for 472 yards, averaging 5.1 yards per carry in limited time last season.

Graham Harrell-QB-Texas Tech

This kid should be talked about much more than he is. He doesn't have an awe-inspiring arm, but he did nothing but win in college.

In three full seasons Harrell threw for 15,371 yards and 131 touchdowns.

Harrell may be the most accurate quarterback in the draft this season, so someone could find a quarterback here in a late round who can become a starter.

Glen Coffee-RB-Alabama

Coffee didn't come onto the scene really until last season. He could use some time to develop, but the potential he showed at Alabama can't be ignored. Coffee could turn into a second day steal.

Mike Rivera-LB-Kansas

Rivera needs a little time on the bench, but he has potential. He is 6'2"-245 lbs and runs a very respectable forty time for a linebacker.

Rivera needs a little more strength and could do for adding a few pounds of muscle. His biggest problem is that he doesn't always play as fast as he is capable, but as a three year starter pile up 90 tackles in 2006, 96 in 2007, and 93 in 2008.

With a little work Rivera could turn into a starter.

Jason McCourty-CB-Rutgers

McCourty may not be drafted. His stock is up a bit, but not nearly enough to make him relevant in the draft.

McCourty stands at 5'11" and is close to 200 lbs. The impressive thing is his forty time which is right at 4.3.

McCourty can be over aggressive and doesn't get a good jam at the line. He struggles getting off blocks at times and doesn't have great hands.

The place he fits is in a nickel situation. With the athletic skill set he has, he could be a relevant part of whatever team he ends up on.