Deseret News · Apr 30, 2019
Doug Robinson: NFL draft a risky venture for underclassmen on the bubble
Eli Lucero, The Herald Journal via Associated Press
Utah State tight end Dax Raymond, left, catches a pass as New Mexico State defensive back Ray Buford Jr. (1) defends during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)
SALT LAKE CITY — The day before the NFL draft began, Dax Raymond, a tight end from Utah State who surrendered his senior year to declare for the NFL draft, was optimistic about his prospects. “Sixth round worst case,” he said. “If I went in the seventh, I’d be surprised. If I went undrafted I‘d really be surprised.”
He went undrafted.