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BYU Football: Predicting the NFL Draft for all 5 former Cougars

By Adam Gibby

PROVO, UT - OCTOBER 30: Neil Pau'u #2 of the BYU Cougars hop skips into the end zone scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers during their game October 30, 2021 at the LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
PROVO, UT - OCTOBER 30: Neil Pau'u #2 of the BYU Cougars hop skips into the end zone scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers during their game October 30, 2021 at the LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) /
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Nov 6, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) was all smiles prior to their game against the Idaho State Bengals at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) was all smiles prior to their game against the Idaho State Bengals at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

Samson Nacua

Projection: 7th Round, Mr. Irrelevant

In case you didn’t know, Mr. Irrelevant is the nickname given to the final player drafted into the NFL. Over the years it has become a joke, almost an ode of bad luck to be this selection, but honestly, it isn’t a bad spot to be.

Samson Nacua had a really impressive Pro Day, particularly in the 40 . His 40 time was 4.48 which would have ranked him third at the NFL Combine and in the top 50% in the league. Similiar to Empey, I think there is a chance that at the end of the draft a team may be looking for a speed receiver and take a chance with Nacua.

If he does not get drafted, I believe that Nacua will be on a shortlist of camp invites for many teams.

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