Soon after the NFL draft finishes, versatile sports fans will quickly turn their attention to the NBA's selection process. One-and-done prospects from college basketball are typically the prized talents in that draft, such as Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett in 2019.
But what if NFL teams could use late-round picks on young prospects and stash them on rosters?
Let's be absolutely clear: The odds of a 19-year-old thriving in the NFL are extremely low. Even with the benefit of hindsight, Adrian Peterson is basically the only player widely accepted as someone who could've made the transition.