In every NFL draft cycle, a handful of players rise up boards as we inch closer to the final weekend in April. The media often ignores these players during the first few months of the draft process, but their stock heats up as they dominate predraft proceedings.

Let's look at a handful of names that have increased their draft stock in recent weeks.

Hakeem Butler, Wide Receiver, Iowa State

For most of the draft process, Mississippi's D.K. Metcalf has been considered the top receiver prospect in the class. However, another player has gained steam in the WR1 discussion.