UCLA NFL Draft primer: Who are the 2016 prospects?

Here’s a look at the UCLA players whose names could be called the next few days at the NFL Draft:

MYLES JACK

Position: Linebacker

Year: Junior

Size: 6-1, 245 pounds

Possible round: 1st

What they’re saying: “There are great athletes, and then there are great football players. Jack is both — simple as that. There is nothing this young man can’t do on the football field.” — ESPN’s Louis Riddick

KENNY CLARK

Position: Nose tackle

Year: Junior

Size: 6-3, 314 pounds

Possible round: 2nd

What they’re saying: “Though he doesn’t possess great size, Clark is one of the country’s better run-stuffers, wiing with strength, a naturally low center of gravity and hustle to plug rushing lanes.” — CBS Sports’ Dane Brugler and Rob Rang

CALEB BENENOCH

Position: Offensive tackle

Year: Junior

Size: 6-5, 311 pounds

Possible round: 3rd to 5th

What they’re saying: “Benenoch had a strong combine performance where he ran faster than expected. The former Bruin could be a sleeper pick who tus into a good NFL right tackle.” — Walter Football’s Charlie Campbell

JORDAN PAYTON

Position: Receiver

Year: Senior

Size: 6-1, 207 pounds

Possible round: 3rd to 4th

What they’re saying: “His route-ruing and awareness as a blocker are NFL-caliber. There are questions about his straight-line speed and whether UCLA’s up-tempo offense and talent at quarterback inflated his production.” — CBS Sports’ Rob Rang

THOMAS DUARTE

Position: Tight end

Year: Junior

Size: 6-2, 231 pounds

Possible round: 4th to 6th

What they’re saying: “Duarte could be a receiving tight end in the NFL to play a role like Jordan Reed or Aaron Heandez. That would be his best role at the next level, and in that position, he still needs to improve as a blocker. — Walter Football’s Charlie Campbell

PAUL PERKINS

Position: Ruing back

Year: Junior

Size: 5-10, 208 pounds

Possible round: 3rd to 5th

What they’re saying: “Perkins is a classic slasher with the vision and burst to project well in any NFL offense which allows him to simply plant and go.” — CBS Sports’ Rob Rang

AARON WALLACE

Position: Linebacker

Year: Senior

Size: 6-2, 242 pounds

Possible round: 6th

What they’re saying: “Wallace has the baseline traits that NFL teams look for and his steady growth as a senior suggest his best football is ahead of him” — CBS Sports’ Dan Brugler

KA’IMI FAIRBAIRN

Position: Kicker

Year: Senior

Size: 5-11, 183 pounds

Possible round: 6th to 7th

What they’re saying: “Fairbai is the total package as a kicker. … Fairbai should be drafted and step right into an NFL job.” — NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein

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DEVIN FULLER

Position: Receiver

Year: Junior

Size: 6-0, 194 pounds

Possible round: 7th or free agent

What they’re saying: “Fuller blew up the stopwatches at his pro day, but he doesn’t play to that speed on tape. His hands are good enough and he clearly has the speed and quickness to separate, but he lacks a consistently competitive effort.” — NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein

ALEX REDMOND

Position: Offensive guard

Year: Junior

Size: 6-5, 294 pounds

Possible round: 7th or free agent

What they’re saying: “Redmond is a very good athlete for the guard position but may not have the strength or frame to stick long term even with a zone scheme team.” — NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein

JAKE BRENDEL

Position: Center

Year: Senior

Size: 6-3, 286 pounds

Possible round: 7th or free agent

What they’re saying: “Leadership, durability and an ability to battle in tight quarters are all admirable qualities for Brendel, but his lack of athleticism and consistency in space will be challenges for him when NFL teams pound the tape.” — NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein