It always happens that top prospects from the big schools get the most attention at the start. They’re often the most physically impressive players and they’re certainly the prospects with the most exposure.
Over the course of the Draft Process, however, smaller school prospects are uncovered and given a chance to shine. That often happens at the All Star games and NFL Scouting Combine. Every year there are players who seemingly come out of nowhere to rocket up draft boards and get drafted earlier than anyone would expect — and go on to play well in the NFL.