The NFL draft begins Thursday night in Philadelphia (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). While the 2017 prospects dominate the headlines this week, we’re looking forward to next year. Here’s a peek at the top players on each Big 12 roster, listed alphabetically by school, for the draft next year:
Baylor DE Brian Nance
Here’s a bit of a wild-card choice, since Nance didn’t actually play for the Bears last season due to an academic issue. But the 6-foot-3, 250-pound pass-rusher has freaky talent and was named the program’s most improved defensive player this spring.