Of course, guys like Chad Smith and Sean Pollard knew coming into the draft that they would be a longshot to hear their names being called. The good news is that their NFL dreams are nowhere near over.
Both players will more than likely be invited to try out as rookie free agents when the NFL allows such a weekend to take place. While this does not guarantee them a contract or a roster spot on an NFL teams 90 man preseason roster, it will give them a chance to get in front of NFL coaches in order to show them that they at least deserve a chance for a more in-depth look over the coming months.