The pre-NFL Draft evaluation process seemingly takes forever, but now we’re only about a week and a half away from selections being made.

Sometimes it’s hard to find credible information leading up to draft weekend, as franchises are engaged in a big game of poker to some degree. So many of the rumors thrown around are deceptive and done that way on purpose.

That being said, if you read between the lines with regard to individual players — not necessarily the teams to which they’re supposedly being linked — you can get a pretty clear picture of who’s rising up draft boards and who’s been tumbling lately. There’s nothing like a little momentum this time of year.

As far as the SEC is concerned, there’s still a chance that the best conference in America could set a new record for first-round selections. Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett seems to have solidified his spot at No. 1 overall, too.

Here are three players from the league with Uncle Mo on their side right now, plus two who appear to be trending in the wrong direction.

STOCK UP

Evan Engram

A 6-foot-3, 234-pound tight end from Ole Miss, Engram is benefitting from the transformation being seen at his position.

No longer is the NFL overly committed to conventional tight ends with a hand in the dirt and the ability to block like an extra offensive tackle. It’s a matchup league, and receiver-first tight ends like Engram are all the rage.

On a Rebels team loaded with pass-catching weapons this past season, Engram was the most reliable target and a consistent producer from week to week. Franchises really started to take notice during the testing stage, as he ran an incredible 40-yard dash of 4.42 seconds at the Scouting Combine and caught everything in sight.

While Engram isn’t the prospect that Alabama’s O.J. Howard is, there’s a realistic chance that he can now slide into the bottom of Round 1.

Dalvin Tomlinson

A 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive tackle from Alabama, Tomlinson spent the majority of his career in Tuscaloosa being upstaged by brighter stars.

But Tomlinson was sneaky productive in 2016, finishing sixth on the Crimson Tide in tackles and second among D-lineman behind the sensational Jonathan Allen. With 3.0 sacks and 7 hurries, he proved to be a decent pass rusher, too.

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Not a physical freak by any stretch of the imagination, Tomlinson didn’t blow scouts away at the Senior Bowl or Scouting Combine with raw athleticism. Nevertheless, he’s beginning to inch past the likes of Auburn’s Montravius Adams and LSU’s Davon Godchaux — both more celebrated players in the SEC — in mock drafts.

Currently graded as a second- or third-round prospect, Tomlinson is likely to come off the board on Day 2 of the draft instead of Day 3.

Tre’Davious White

A 5-foot-11, 192-pound cornerback from LSU, White has been overshadowed prior to the draft by his teammate in the secondary, safety Jamal Adams.

White left a little to be desired as a leaper at the Scouting Combine, but his 40-yard dash (4.47) and bench-press reps (16) gave the impression that he has a solid combination of speed and strength at his size.

Not too long ago, White trailed both of the corners from Florida, Teez Tabor and Quincy Wilson. Nevertheless, while Tabor and Wilson continue to slide down draft boards, White has been on the move upward for a while now. The fact that he can contribute in the return game might make him a more attractive option, too.

Don’t be surprised if White joins the aforementioned Adams as a first-rounder. He surely won’t hear his name called any later than Round 2.

STOCK DOWN

Teez Tabor

A 6-foot, 199-pound cornerback from Florida, Tabor seems to have cost himself some coin during the testing stage.

No question about it, when clubs turn on the tape, Tabor stands out with his coverage ability and sound tackling. He was a highly decorated defender for the Gators, who have produced a lot of NFL-caliber defensive backs in recent years.

Mar 6, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor does the broad jump during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

But his disappointing 40-yard dash of 4.62 seconds at the Scouting Combine was made even worse by a 4.77 at his Pro Day. As a result, scouts have been forced to rewatch Tabor’s film to see if there’s something they missed the first time. He’s developed a reputation as a bit of a gambler and could see a lot of double moves at the next level.

Slow on the track doesn’t necessarily mean slow on the field. Still, Tabor is no longer a candidate for Round 1 and may be lucky to go in Round 2.

Tim Williams

A 6-foot-3, 244-pound linebacker from Alabama, Williams doesn’t have the kind of buzz around him that he did a month or two ago.

His pass-rushing skills aren’t in question, and few things are more valuable on Sunday than sacking the enemy quarterback. With 19.5 sacks combined his final two seasons, Williams has a history of production against the pass.

He has a giant red flag, though. Williams admitted to multiple failed drug tests while at ‘Bama. In the NFL, he can’t hide behind the notoriously soft discipline handed down by coach Nick Saban. The chatter around him at the Scouting Combine was that he was a four-game suspension waiting to happen.

Previously in the running for Round 1, Williams feels like a second-rounder at this juncture. He could be off a few draft boards altogether.

John Crist is the senior writer for Saturday Down South, a member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy. Send him an e-mail, like him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.