Ohio State, Alabama and Clemson will likely be the three most represented college programs in the 2016 NFL Draft with the Buckeyes possibly setting a few records. History indicates several prospects in this class from lower level programs outside the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) will be drafted and earn starting roles at the next level. Advertisement The NFL is currently littered with non-FBS alumni who have not only claimed roster spots, but have earned Pro Bowls and are considered some of the best in the league. Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, Jaguars tight end Julius Thomas and cornerback Josh Norman are just three of the dozens of non-FBS players around the NFL. Here is a look at the top-50 non-FBS prospects in the 2016 NFL Draft: 1st round non-FBS prospects: 1. Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State (6-5, 237, 4.77) The likely selection at No. 2 to the Eagles, Wentz has all the physical and mental tools needed to be a long-term starter in the NFL. 2. Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky (6-3, 251, 4.80) A former Ohio State Buckeye, Spence is the best pure pass rusher in this class, but there are the lingering off-field concerns. b:2nd-3rd round non-FBS prospects: 3. Javon Hargrave, DT, South Carolina State (6-1, 309, 4.93) Balanced big man who can move, Hargrave was nearly unstoppable in the MEAC, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors twice…
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