When an NFL team uses an early-round pick on a prospect, it has high expectations for him to develop into an above-average every-day starter. But every player, roster and situation are different, as are development time frames. So while some might be willing to write off a handful of high selections from the past few draft classes already, I'm not so sure that's a good idea just yet.
Here are eight players who I think can still develop into high-end starters in the NFL and meet their draft value. Some haven't put it all together just yet, while others need a better situation and/or supporting cast. Either way, these young players can all still make the jump, and I'm not giving up on their doing so just yet.
Note: I didn't include players from the 2020 draft class, as the sample size is too small. Instead, this list is made up of players drafted in 2019 or earlier.