Michigan State Football: Where will Spartans land in 2019 NFL Draft?

Michigan State Football: Where will Spartans be selected in 2019 NFL Draft?

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 10: Justin Layne #2 of the Michigan State Spartans breaks up a pass next to Terry McLaurin #83 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 24: Tight end Travis Vokolek #89 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights scores past safety Khari Willis #27 of the Michigan State Spartans on a pass play during the first quarter at Spartan Stadium on November 24, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

Mel Kiper has been high on Khari Willis for the past few weeks and the NFL draft expert has even ranked the senior safety the No. 50 overall prospect in this year’s class, stating that he could very well be selected in the second round.

Although he has the talent to go anywhere from rounds 2-4, I believe he’ll go closer to the back-end of that projection. Other experts aren’t so high on Willis, though. For example, CBS Sports has Willis listed as the No. 21 safety in the class, ESPN has him at No. 179 overall and Gil Brandt of NFL.com has him at No. 114 overall.

Willis could be picked anywhere, really, but I see him as a fourth round selection and there are a plethora of teams who could use a talented, aggressive safety with leadership skills both on and off the field.

The 2018 season was Willis’ best, recording a career-high 77 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, an interception and seven pass breakups. He proved to be an improved defender against the pass and that’s what NFL teams needed to see.

Khari is going to make some team very happy on Day 3 of the NFL draft.

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