Though Oregon isn't expected to have a player go in the first round, or likely the second during the 2014 NFL draft, there are still notable players to be drafted and story lines to follow. Schedule: Today – Terrance Mitchell. Thursday – Colt Lyerla. Friday – De'Anthony Thomas.

Terrance Mitchell

Defensive Back

5'11 192 lbs

hand size: 8.5 inches

arm length: 30.12 inches

40 yard dash (NFL Combine): 4.63 seconds

20 yard shuttle time (NFL Combine): 4.00 seconds

Projected draft rage: Round 5-7

Many were surprised when Terrance Mitchell declared for the NFL draft after receiving an evaluation from the draft board that he considered "unfair." Frankly though, there wasn't much more he could prove at the college level and he did lead the Ducks with five interceptions in 2013.

Mitchell played three years for Oregon, starting every game in 2012 and 2013 and forcing the famous "wedge-fumble" late in the Rose Bowl against Wisconsin. He functions noticeably better in zone coverage as opposed to press or man – his press skills were his weak point at Oregon and led to him drawing some flags for grabbing at jerseys and pads.

His ball skills and vision are his best traits, which has led some draft analysts including Bleacher Report's Matt Miller to project him as a free safety in the NFL. He could also be an intriguing nickel or dime option in third-and-long situations, since the offense will have to take risks and Mitchell can prey on the scenario given to him.

I do expect Mitchell will be drafted, and he's been sneaking up some draft boards after putting up excellent workouts in Oakland and for other NFL teams. That said, I can't see him going before the back end of the fourth round and his positional uncertainty might see him slide well into the back end of the sixth or seventh rounds.