For every first-round pick out of Ohio State and Alabama, there is one non-Power Five player who rises from relative obscurity to become an NFL star. The path to the league is certainly more arduous for these players, but not impossible to navigate. These small school stars are on their way to becoming the next small school stars to make it big in the pros.
Shane Warne's stats in the 2005 Ashes series
Gift Ngoepe
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Shane Warne's stats in the 2005 Ashes series
Owen Farrel
Faz has got top chat, but that won't save him from getting sacked, a lot. Image Source: Twitter
Johnny Sexton
Brian O'Driscoll mark 2. Image Source: ESPN
Sam Warburton
If the Lions see their captain limp off, the roar will turn into a meow. Image Source: Twitter
Leigh Halfpenny
Top points scorer in Oz, expect a lot of high balls and not so covert aerial takedowns. Image Source: Twitter
Brian O’Driscoll
Wherever he is, at some point on this tour, O'Driscoll will get hit by Tana Umaga. Image Source: Twitter
Maro Itoje
Itoje has stood up to everything so far, but a tour of New Zealand is the ultimate test. Image Source: Twitter
Conor Murray
The All Blacks love hitting the men in green. Image Source: Twitter
Antonio Brown (Central Michigan) and David Johnson (Northern Iowa) were not heavily recruited as teenagers, but have developed into two of the best players in the league. Will any of these guys join them at the top? Only time will tell, but they all appear to be on the right path.
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