NFL Draft 2011: 10 Likely Undrafted Players Who Will Have an Impact in 2011

As we all try to forget about the current NFL Labor issues, our attention turns to the upcoming NFL Draft. The Combine has come and gone and players are now focused on their pro days. 

The Pro Day is a more relaxed setting at a players home facilities. They are more comfortable in that environment and it serves as a great chance for the lesser known guys to get their name out there. 

Every year there are players who don't hear their name called at the NFL Draft, but still go on to contribute in the following season. The notable undrafted players in 2010 were LaGarrette Blount, Chris Ivory, Blair White and Seyi Ajirotutu. 

Who will be those players making an impact in 2011 that won't get drafted? Here are 10 guys with the possibility of not hearing their name called in April, but still contribute during the 2011 season.  

10. Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, WR Iowa

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IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 30: Wide reciver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos #15 of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes runs the ball past defensive end Colin Neely #89 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half of play at Kinnick Stadium on October 30, 2010

Johnson-Koulianos was named to the First Team All Big Ten, but was later arrested on drug charges, which have greatly hurt his draft status. 

The six foot wide out has the speed for the NFL but everyone is worried about this whole drug issue. It was the main reason he wasn't allowed to come to the combine. He still has his pro day later this month, but his chances of getting drafted are very slim. 

When you don't get drafted you get to chose your team. Johnson-Koulianos can pick whatever he team he wants and have his go at it. If he can prove that he's clean and done with drugs, he has a strong chance of making the cut for any team in the NFL. 

9. Brandon Saine, RB Ohio State

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 02: Brandon Saine #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Champaign, Illinois. Ohio State defeated Illinois 24-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Saine was the main man for the Buckeyes before Dan Herron came to town. It's a shame for him that Herron wasn't suspended for the Sugar Bowl, because Saine would have put his name back in contention for the draft with a good performance. 

Right now Saine is ranked as the 30th best and on average there are 12-20 running backs taken in the draft. Saine probably won't be drafted but still has a chance to make the cut for a number of teams. He's got the speed and power he just has to stay healthy. 

8. Kris Durham, WR Georgia

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ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Kris Durham #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs takes this reception down the field for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sanford Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Durham has some durability issues, which obviously raises a red flag to scouts. He stepped up big time in the absence of A.J. Green during the beginning of the 2010 season. 

He is 6'5" 214 pounds, and is best quality is his hands, which will land him a spot on whatever team he tries out for. A few injuries or a great training camp could mean this tall wide out could see some playing time in 2011. 

Durham can also block extremely well, something that will help him when competing for a roster spot. 

7. Tori Gurley, WR South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 06: Tori Gurley #81 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 6, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

A Junior, Gurley did not make the smart move to declare early for the NFL Draft. He probably won't be drafted and will be wishing he stayed in college. 

However, since he has the option to try out for whatever team he wants, Gurley gets another chance to make a wise decision. This time Gurley has to be smart in which team he tries to make the cut for. 

Gurley has upside, and in time could be a good player. He has good speed for his 6'5" frame. 

6. Mario Fannin, RB Auburn

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AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 6: Running back Mario Fannin #27 of the Auburn Tigers rushes upfield against the Chattanooga Mocs November 6, 2010 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Fannin lost playing time to freshman sensation Michael Dyer this past season. He came to the Combine and checked in at 5'10" 231 pounds. Scouts viewed him as power back but then he ran a 4.37 40-yard-dash. 

Fannin is rated as the 31st running back in the 2011 draft class, and it's not likely for him to be taken in the draft. He has the toughness to turn not being drafted into a motivator and work extra hard this offseason. If he picks the correct team he can make the cut and possibly see the field in 2011 with a little luck. 

5. Da’Rel Scott, RB Maryland

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 29: Jason McCourty #25 and Ron Girault #43 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights tackle Da'Rel Scott #23 of the Maryland Terrapins during their game at Rutgers Stadium on September 29, 2007 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Lah

Scott is viewed as the 25th best running back in the 2011 draft class, but may not get drafted. He wowed everyone with the best running back 40-yard-dash time, clocking in a 4.34. 

However Scott lacks the bulk to make it in the NFL, as he is only 5'11" 211 pounds. The amount of hits tailbacks take during the NFL season means make it difficult for a man of his size succeed in the long term.

In time he can add weight and if he still keeps his speed then he can be something in the NFL. But right now his size may not get him drafted.

His speed alone can help him make the cut for a NFL team, and just like all undrafted players he'll need some luck to find the field. 

4. DeAndre Brown, WR Southern Miss

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NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 20: DeAndre Brown #5 of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles catches a pass for a two point conversion over Marcus Udell #3 of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on Dece

DeAndre Brown suffered a pair of leg injuries over his college career that will likely prevent him from being drafted. He broken leg in the New Orleans Bowl following the 2008 season and then cracked his tibia in 2010 and missed seven games.

Don't let his injuries take away from the fact that he can still play. He's a big receiver listed at 6'5" 233 pounds that will man handle you in the jump ball. If he can stay healthy and prove to a team that he has the toughness that it takes to play in the NFL, then Brown can make whatever team he vies for. 

3. Chas Henry, P Florida

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 30: Chas Henry #17 of the Florida Gators raises his helmet in vicrtory following the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Field on October 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Kickers and punters are on the top of many teams list for the draft. They are usually afterthought because they know they can acquire one via free agency. 

Henry is ranked as the No.2 punter in the draft class and may not hear his name called in April. He has the clutch gene, as he won the game for Florida when asked to kick field goals even though his best position is punting the ball. 

If Henry isn't drafted then he will make the smart move in picking a team that could really use a punter. 

2. Wes Byrum, K Auburn

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AUBURN - OCTOBER 16: Field goal kicker Wes Byrum #18 of the Auburn Tigers prepares to kick a field goal in the second quarter while Neil Caudle #19 holds the ball during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 16, 2010

The guy who won the National Championship for the Auburn Tigers might not be drafted. OK, well Cam Newton will, but the guy who kicked the winning points, Wes Byrum, may have to wait till after the draft to find employment.

On average two to three kickers are selected in the NFL Draft and Byrum is rated as the fourth best kicker.

Kickers have a much better chance of making the roster in place of a skill position player during training camp. Byrum made 77 percent of his field goals in 2010, and in 2009 he only missed one kick all year. 

Byrum won't be drafted, but still has a great chance to make in impact in the 2011 season. 

1. Dan Bailey, K Oklahoma State

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STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 05: Kicker Dan Bailey #95 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys kicks a field goal during the college football game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeat

Bailey lead the NCAA in scoring in 2010, edging out Oregon's leading rusher LaMichael James by five points, and was named the 2010 Lou Groza Award winner. Bailey had an excellent career at Oklahoma State, making 87 percent of his field goals as well as 68 of 70 extra points. 

He isn't one of the top kickers in the 2011 draft class, so the likelihood of him being drafted is very small. Bailey was thee for four from 50 yards in 2010 with his long being 52. He was also eight of nine from the 40 yard range. Bailey has the leg and the accuracy to make it in the NFL.

Pick the right team Bailey and you've got a very good chance of making an impact in 2011. As always, he's going to need luck on his side.