Rising Stars: Kyle McCord, EJ Smith & Miles Hinton | NFL Draft Sleepers

Kyle McCord transferred from Ohio State to Syracuse and threw for 4,779 yards and 34 touchdowns—production that validated the move. His journey started at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia, where he learned that work ethic matters more than recruiting hype.

Myles Hinton arrived at Michigan as a late convert to football. His father, a former NFL first-round pick, provided the blueprint. Now Hinton projects as a draftable offensive lineman. Both players prove that paths to the NFL take many forms.