Lesser-known prospects with an NFL future

	Tight end Jeff King caught 26 passes for 292 yards and six touchdowns at Virginia Tech last season. Bill Frakes/SI
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Draft weekend has finally arrived, and soon the Houston Texans will officially be on the clock. While the media concentrates on future stars such as Reggie Bush, Mario Williams and A.J. Hawk, there are a number of lesser-known names you could be soon hearing more about. Here are 10 who could have productive NFL careers.

Jeff Mroz, QB, Yale: While he only started for one season at Yale, Mroz quickly established himself as one of the top signal-callers in the Ivy League. A big-pocket passer with the arm strength necessary to make all the throws, the 6-foot-4, 225-pound Mroz is an outstanding developmental prospect who will do well in a vertical passing game.

Jeff King, TE, Virginia Tech: He's 6-5, 245 pounds and plays even bigger and faster. This hardworking overachiever will see plenty of action in two tight end formations.

Quinton Ganther, RB, Utah: Ganther established himself as a complete player during a productive senior season in which he ran for 1,125 yards and caught 25 passes for 314 yards. One of the better stories in the draft, he overcame a difficult youth to become a self-made player whom coaches love. He'll be a second-day pick, but watch him produce as a role player in the NFL.

Dion Byrum, CB, Ohio: If I asked you to name the All-America cornerback who picked off six passes last season, broke up a dozen more and had three defensive touchdowns, it's unlikely you'd say Byrum. But he's the answer. A shut-down corner, he could see plenty of action as a rookie in nickel packages, and he'll eventually be a starter.

Chris Taylor, RB, Indiana: Many considered it a travesty that Taylor was not invited to the combine after a terrific senior season. At 5-11 and possessing 4.4 speed, he'll produce at the next level once he adds a little polish to his game.