The NFL Scouting Combine takes place in Indianapolis from Feb. 26 to March 4, and the list of 338 players invited to attend tops the number of prospects who will be drafted. Yet there are several players who did not get invited to the combine who are more than worthy of being drafted.

Lions Wire editors Jeff Risdon and Erik Schlitt collaborate here to present six combine snubs who fit for the Detroit Lions and their needs entering the 2019 draft season.

Bruce Anderson, RB, North Dakota State

Erik: If the Lions are looking for a running back who mirrors Kerryon Johnson’s running style, Anderson should be at the top of the list. He is the highest-rated offensive player on my draft board that was excluded from the combine.

OK, Bruce Anderson – you have my attention pic.twitter.com/d5ssleKdka — Joe Marino (@TheJoeMarino) January 1, 2019

Like Johnson, Anderson runs a bit upright but has terrific balance for a power back, can press the line of scrimmage with his burst/quickness and rarely gets stopped for a loss, maximizing the available yards. He also has solid hands and can be utilized in the kick return game. Anderson doesn’t have Johnson’s level of patience or vision and played at a Non-Power-5 school, which is why he’s in the conversation on Day 3 instead of Day 2.

Penny Hart, WR, Georgia State

Jeff: One of the stars of Senior Bowl week, Hart is a natural slot receiver with serious YAC potential over the middle of the field. His quick feet and nifty moves get him open quickly on routes and can also work well on jet sweeps, working out of the backfield and in the return game.

There’s more to Penny Hart than quick-twitch: •Cut off and contacted, Hart disengages by pressing the DB’s shoulder

•Jab steps with a head fake to open the DB’s hips

•Threatens space that requires the DB to overextend his his flip and shift his weight opposite of Hart’s break pic.twitter.com/N52v5EVDIy — Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) January 25, 2019

He lacks size at just 5-8 and has smallish hands and short arms, but his quickness and ability to snatch the ball and instantly transition from receiver to runner make him an exciting prospect in the slot. He’s at his best on routes working back to the QB and making that first would-be tackler miss. Hart also packs serious punch as a blocker, a requisite for playing in Darrell Bevell’s offense.

Anthony Ratliff-Williams, WR, North Carolina

Erik: A converted quarterback, Ratliff-Williams is a versatile offensive weapon who wins with speed, athleticism, body control and ball skills. Ratliff-Williams’ routes need polishing but his upside as a potential wide receiver three and as a kick returner makes him a candidate to go early Day 3.

North Carolina WR Anthony Ratliff-Williams (#17 6'0/205) is a playmaker that isn't getting enough love right now. Outstanding ball skills. @DFF_Devy pic.twitter.com/DX76T0zuRO — Ty Wurth (@WurthDraft) August 10, 2018

Ratliff-Williams’ ability to separate in the slot and execute vertical routes makes him an intriguing candidate for the Lions, as he would allow coaches to move Kenny Golladay around to play matchup football.

Ulysees Gilbert, LB, Akron

Jeff: With the Lions playing nickel as a base defense package, having a versatile LB who can cover as well as strike in the run game is imperative. That’s exactly what the 6-0, 228-pound Gilbert did in three years as a starter for the Zips.

Gilbert showed his range and closing speed during Shrine Game week, too. He was the best all-around LB on either roster throughout practice sessions.

Akron LB Ulysees Gilbert (45, coming from far left) with a nice fill on UMass RB Marquis Young.#eastwestshrinegame pic.twitter.com/6zsVPNFQ28 — Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) January 15, 2019

Gilbert can handle covering TEs and RBs in the short and intermediate passing game and won’t get bullied in run defense. That’s worthy of a middle-round selection and more than worthy of being in Indianapolis for the combine.

Khalil Hodge, LB, Buffalo

Erik: Hodge has been a popular player associated with the Lions often this season, including being mocked to Detroit in the third round not once, but twice, as well as being profiled by Jeff as a prospect of the day.

Buffalo, LB Khalil Hodge reads this draw play and starts closing on the ball before the handoff is made, resulting in a TFL. pic.twitter.com/aX8GTdRrZ9 — Erik Schlitt (@erikschlitt) December 22, 2018

For Lions Wire, Hodge projects as an early Day 3 prospect who would likely start his career as a reserve off-the-ball linebacker and special teams ace. With Christian Jones and Jalen Reeves-Maybin fighting for time at WILL, Hodge would have a better shot challenging Steve Longa for a role backing up Jarrad Davis.

Jimmy Moreland, CB, James Madison

Jeff: Anyone with 18 career interceptions and six pick-sixes has my attention, even if it’s at the FCS level. Moreland did just that for the Dukes, one of the best programs in the best conference at that level.

Moreland proved he could handle the jump in competition. He shined during Shrine Game week, enough that he earned a promotion to the Senior Bowl. While he’s slightly built at just 5-10 and 179 pounds, there is a lot of bark and bite to the smaller dog. He’s also a proven asset on special teams:

What can't @jmufootball's Jimmy Moreland do? This time the big play comes in the form of a blocked punt pic.twitter.com/U5UdbDkVYs — CAA Football (@CAAFootball) October 13, 2018

Moreland is sort of the anti-Nevin Lawson, who tends to stick close in coverage but never make plays. Moreland will get beat by guessing wrong on occasion, but with the ball in the air, he might be the best CB in this draft class. He fits the bill of “playmaker” that GM Bob Quinn has talked about so much this offseason.