Each year there are impactful first-year players that, for the common eye, appear from out of the woodwork.

Underrated Power Five prospects, FCS standouts, or lower-level athletes that simply deserve more attention, each year provides a group of a players that remain underrated as the NFL Draft nears.

Whether it be due to a lack of exposure in the pre-draft process, or a prospect that simply checks off boxes at his position and deserves a larger spotlight, let's get into 8 players to become increasingly familiar with before things kick off in Detroit.

Arizona WR Jacob Cowing

An electric inside-out threat, Jacob Cowing has flown under the radar a bit simply due to the overall talent that remains in this year's WR class.

A two-time 1,000-plus yard receiver during his time at UTEP and in the Pac-12 at Arizona, while his production initially draws attention, it's the subtleties in Cowing's game that make him such an intriguing prospect.

Route-running and separation -- two things that always translate to the highest level of the game. For Cowing, while he wasn't blessed with the verticality or elite athletic profile of some of the headliners in the class at his position, his outstanding hands, sudden footwork and acceleration after the catch will make him a tough cover.

While he had a few reps as a return man in college, Cowing's projection could reach new heights due to newly adopted kickoff rules. Before, long speed and one-cut ability was coveted to flip the field, but in 2024 (and beyond), the ability to quickly attack creases with short-area quickness will present a floor for fleet-footed prospects like Cowing to make an impact in multiple phases.

Duke DL DeWayne Carter

One of the more charismatic prospects in the class, DeWayne Carter flips a switch when his chinstrap clicks in.

A twitched up, alignment versatile presence within the interior, Carter fits the modern mold of a three-down defensive tackle with the explosiveness to threaten gaps on passing downs.

His 114 pressures combined in the last three seasons could force double teams early in his career.

Yale OT Kiran Amegadjie

If Kiran Amegadjie didn't suffer a quad injury that ended his 2023 season early, we'd be potentially talking about a surefire top 45 lock.

However, that's not currently the bucket where Amegadjie is expected to hear his name called, but man can the Ivy League product play.

A massive man at 6'5", 325 pounds, Amegadjie touts the length (36 1/8" arm), athleticism and technique to project as a Day 1 starter on Sundays. While level of competition still remains in the back of scouts' minds as a negative, it would be a safe bet to believe teams will sell themselves on the prospect of adding Amegadjie before the third round comes to a close.

Although he remains a bit of a project with improvement needed in the technical aspects of his game, he's a road grader in the ground game with the blend of lower half fluidity and immense length that will make him a priority for GMs across the league.

Amegadjie is likely to become the first Yale Bulldog drafted before the fifth round since 1982 (LB Jeff Rohrer).

Illinois TE Tip Reiman

As a run blocker, you won't find one better than Tip Reiman in the entire class.

However, he's much more than an extension of the line of scrimmage. While limited targets (24) during his time at Illinois put a cap on just how productive he was in space, his foot quickness, strength, and hands are all evident for Reiman to holster targets in multiple tight end sets.

He's comfortable getting off line of scrimmage in a two-point (standing up) and three-point (hand in the dirt) stance, and while not a twitchy mover, Reiman does well to utilize his natural leverage and sell shallow routes.

He wasn't asked to stretch the seam consistently in the Big Ten, but he has the juice to keep defenses honest and will be a tough guard in man inside the red zone due to his physicality and ability to pluck throws away from his body.

While his projection as a run blocker paints the immediate picture as to how he'll make an impact, Reiman tested extremely well at the NFL Combine, showcasing movement skills at 271 pounds that will intrigue teams in need of additional depth at the position.

Virginia WR Malik Washington

A transfer to Virginia after four years at Northwestern, Malik Washington enters the draft as one of the more experienced and nuanced pass-catchers in the class.

Alignment versatile with the get-up-and-go to run past opposing corners, the rep just begins when the ball lands in his hands.

A second-team All-American in his lone year at Virginia, Washington's foot quickness and elite hands presents a high floor as a projected depth wideout on Sundays. While his route tree showcased a heavy dose of timing and out-routes, landing in an NFL attack that allows its receivers to attack different depths will ultimately heighten his performance ceiling.

Nebraska S Omar Brown

Each and every year there is a versatile secondary defender that flies under the radar, before ultimately making an impact early in year one.

In 2024, that prospect could be Omar Brown.

While attention around the industry has remained quiet, he's been a consistent topic of conversation for scouts, and a player whose physicality and technique pop off his tape.

He's got the size (6'1", 200 pounds) to play near the line of scrimmage, hips and coverage ability to mirror TEs up the seam and the instincts (check out his tape against Purdue) to make plays all over the field.

Colorado State EDGE Mohamed Kamara

One of the most explosive pass rushers in the class, Mohamed Kamara's twitch and always hot motor presents the floor for him to wreak havoc at five-tech.

His overall frame (6'1") remains a slight concern for teams, but operating behind a 'catch me if you can' mantra is the way of life for the 2023 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year.

His age (sixth-year senior) currently does not remain a concern, however, and organizations in need of additional juice at the position are expected to prioritize his skill set as the draft works into the middle rounds.

His 64 pressures ranked fourth among all FBS edge rushers last fall.

Washington OT Roger Rosengarten

Get to know the name of Roger Rosengarten, a riser in the pre-draft process.

While the long list of headliners on the Huskies offense received the spotlight, Rosengarten quietly put together an excellent 2023 campaign protecting the blindside of southpaw QB Michael Penix Jr.

Although his lack of an elite athletic profile and lack of technicality at the position could present a path to snaps at guard, Rosengarten's nasty demeanor in the run game and ability to win reps in jump-setting edge rushers presents a decent floor for a team in need of a starting right tackle in the top 75 selections.

He failed to allow a sack in his college career (1,235 pass pro snaps).