JL Skinner could be the next Boise State defender to make an impact in the NFL, following in the footsteps of Demarcus Lawrence. Lawrence has been a standout for the Dallas Cowboys since he was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Boise State has not been renowned as a school to produce high-caliber NFL players, but Lawrence has certainly put the Broncos on the map.
Skinner could well be the next star to emerge and may even be selected higher than Lawrence in the latter stages of the first round. Offensive tackle Ryan Clady was the last Bronco to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft when he was picked 12th overall in 2008. There’s no chance Skinner will be taken that high, but there will be a number of teams interested in his skill set at safety – despite his torn pectoral muscle that ruled him out of the NFL Combine – including a lot of talented sides at the end of the first round.
