The MMQB's Emily Kaplan takes a look at the rising draft stock of Solomon Thomas from Stanford, Dalvin Cook of Florida State and Malik Hooker from Ohio State.
For years, NFL coaches, front office personnel and players on the fringes of rosters have griped over the absence of a developmental league. Even some in the NFL league office, most notably VP of Football Operations Troy Vincent, have joined the chorus.
A D-league, following the spirit of NFL Europe, could provide a haven for dozens of players struggling to navigate the choppy waters between college and professional football.