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What the ‘experts’ say about Maysonet

Riverhead High School graduate Miguel Maysonet’s professional football career begins with the NFL Draft this weekend. While it’s unlikely Maysonet will be drafted before the final rounds Saturday, it’s inevitable he’ll at least get a shot with an NFL team this season.

We sat down with Maysonet this week to discuss his football career and the upcoming draft. Read more about it in this week’s News-Review and later this week on riverheadnewsreview.com.

In the meantime, here’s what some of the leading NFL draft websites are saying about his draft prospects:

ESPN

Position rank: 10

Quote: “Workhorse. Runs with a chip on his shoulder.”

CBS Sports

Position rank: 24

Overall rank: 320

Projection: Seventh round or free agent

nfl.com

Quote: “He isn’t flashy and hasn’t shown passing down ability because of limited repetitions, but he could produce as a ball carrier if given an opportunity.”

NFL player comparison: Alfred Morris

draftcountdown.com

Position rank: 23

Projection: Late round or free agent

draftheadquarters.com

Position rank: 29

Projections: Seventh round or free agent