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NFL Draft UCLA preview: Jordan Payton, Aaron Wallace, Thomas Duarte could be picked late

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We know that a lot of UCLA prospects will get selected early: Myles Jack is going very early, Kenny Clark is going a little bit later, and we can expect Caleb Benenoch and Paul Perkins to get scooped up later. Which other Bruins are likely to get picked?

OLB Aaron Wallace. Wallace is an intriguing prospect. He has a lot of ability and potential to play at multiple spots, and could roll between defensive end and outside linebacker. That positional versatility makes him intriguing enough that a squad might take a flyer on him.

TE Thomas Duarte. Duarte became an effective pass catcher during his time with the Bruins, and although he doesn't jump off the page, he could turn into a situational player who could be effective as a slot type receiver.

WR Jordan Payton. Payton definitely has a lot of physical skill, but it's unclear how much he was able to display it in UCLA's offense. Will a team take a late round look at him and give him a shot, or will he have to be an undrafted free agent type?

K Ka'imi Fairbairn. Someone will have to take a flyer on the Lou Groza Award winner right? Man can kick!