32 college football players destined to be future first round picks

32 college football players destined to be future first round NFL Draft picks

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a first quarter touchdown reception past Tanner Muse #19 of the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 02: Florida Gators cornerback CJ Henderson (5) returns an interception for a touchdown during the game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Florida Gators on September 2, 2017, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

32. CJ Henderson – Cornerback, Florida

Florida is usually good for at least one high-level defensive back prospect and this season it appears to be C.J. Henderson. With safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson moving on to the NFL, Henderson now emerges at the main guy to watch in a still outstanding secondary. He is a compelling case since he did not start playing cornerback full-time until a few years ago but already appears to have a natural feel for the position.

Henderson is a taller corner at 6’1″ but has movement skills and speed to keep up with any receiver and ball skills to be a real difference maker. In two seasons he has six interceptions, nine pass deflections, and two forced fumbles, so the ball is not safe when it enters his area.

The upside with Henderson is still through the roof as he continues to work on finer points of playing cornerback. Dan Mullen and his coaching staff helped elevate the play of many Florida player in 2018 including Henderson so there no reason to think he won’t be better in 2019. If so, Henderson will secure himself a spot on day one of draft whether it is in 2020 or 2021.

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