On Wednesday NFL.com released a very fascinating article focusing on three of the best players currently in the SEC: Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly, Tennessee RB Jalen Hurd, and Alabama LB Reuben Foster.

Each player has had their respective tape analyzed by NFL scouts. Some of the opinions are riveting — especially when it comes to a pro comparison.

As an NFC scout said on Foster, “I think Reuben Foster is going to get drafted way earlier than people expect. (Luke) Kuechly got drafted early and I think Foster has the same (expletive) to him.”

Kuechly is considered by many to be the top middle linebacker in all of football. There are some similar traits between the Carolina all-pro and Foster — namely the tenaciousness both play with week in and week out. Foster’s ability to fly all over the field with a physical nature is very Kuechly-esque.

The reviews weren’t as positive on Ole Miss’ signal-caller. An NFC scout watched Kelly play against Alabama, and came away with this thought:

“This was my first time seeing Chad Kelly in person. For supposedly having such a strong arm, he sure did have his share of underthrows.”

This likely won’t dissuade scouts from taking Kelly within the first three rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft. He can boost his stock even further with strong play against quality SEC competition.

Hurd is a unique athlete. Standing 6-foo-4, 240 pounds, the running back may be perceived as a move-the-pile option — akin to former Auburn back Brandon Jacobs. However, Hurd is not only fast and athletic, but he’s elusive with the ball in his hands.

As one AFC scout said, “That offensive line at Tennessee is a mess. I think (Jalen) Hurd is really talented but he’s going to have to get his own yards because they aren’t going to open enough holes for him. I always feel like running backs who have it too easy struggle when they make it into the league, but Hurd won’t have it too easy at all.”