The NFL draft has reached its final rounds, with players from SMU making significant headway. Notably, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected defensive end Elijah Roberts as the 157th overall pick in the fifth round. After a successful stint at Miami, where he transferred to SMU, Roberts showcased his talent with impressive stats, including 23.5 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks. His leadership helped guide SMU to the inaugural College Football Playoff. Despite NFL analysts questioning his adaptability to certain defensive schemes, his production has earned him a shot in the NFL. The buzz around Roberts as a sleeper pick for the upcoming season has also been noted by ESPN.