The current NFL Draft cycle is about to ramp up. 

With the NFL Scouting Combine kicking off next week, the top prospects from the 2024 NFL Draft are set to show off their athletic ability in front of all 32 teams. 

And ahead of the event, I have three players who I think will shock people with their performances and, as a result, raise their draft stock. 

Three players who can increase their draft stock at the Scouting Combine

Keon Coleman, WR Florida State

A polarizing prospect this draft cycle is Florida State's WR Keon Coleman. During the college season, there was a point where many viewed him as the consensus WR 2 in this draft class, but multiple others have passed him since. He is currently considered the consensus WR 5 and even lower for some draft analysts. Some are concerned about his ability to create separation, and some are worried he may test poorly at the scouting combine. Personally, I think Coleman is going to test at a high-level next week, and if he proves me right, he could solidify himself as a first-round pick. 

Payton Wilson, LB, NC State

The top LB to come off the board is hard to predict, but my personal LB 1 is NC State's Payton Wilson. No one doubts his athletic ability, as it is evident on tape, but another element of the combine will be critical for his draft stock. That being the medicals that will be performed to give teams a better understanding of the overall health of each prospect. If Wilson can get a good bill of health, I expect him to skyrocket up team boards, and it could cement him as the top LB in this year's class. 

Jonathan Brooks, RB, Texas

 Another position that doesn't have an obvious option to be the first player drafted is RB. But one of the most mentioned players is Texas' Jonathon Brooks. Brooks is coming off an ACL tear, and it's not yet clear how many drills he will even participate in at the scouting combine. But teams will better understand where he is in his recovery to predict better when he could be ready to take the field for them if they draft him. I also think Brooks has a nice balance of speed and strength that, if he does get to test, he could put on a show. That would go a long way toward him being the first RB drafted in April. 

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