With the NFL draft beginning Thursday, here’s a look at where UCLA prospects can expect to be selected over the weekend.

Zach Charbonnet

Position: Running back

Year: Senior

Size: 6-foot, 214 pounds

Projections: Charbonnet isn’t talked about in most draft conversations because of the value placed on the position group, but he has been considered as a top five running back in this year’s draft. With only one or two running backs expected to go in the first round, Charbonnet might be considered a great value for a team on Day 2 of the draft and work himself into a starting role sooner rather than later.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Position: Quarterback

Year: Redshirt senior

Size: 6-2, 203 pounds

Projections: Thompson-Robinson’s stock has risen throughout the draft process after appearances at the East-West Shrine Bowl and the NFL draft combine. Thompson-Robinson has been mentioned as a Day 3 sleeper by draft pundits. He isn’t expecting to come in and start right away and believes joining the right system like the Eagles and Bengals could help further his development.

Atonio Mafi

Position: Offensive lineman

Year: Redshirt senior

Size: 6-3, 338 pounds

Projections: Mafi made a strong impression during the East-West Shrine Bowl with several highlights dominating defenders throughout the week surfacing on social media. His big frame and good hand placement could attract a team to take him in the fifth or sixth round.

Jake Bobo

Position: Wide receiver

Year: Redshirt senior

Size: 6-4, 206 pounds

Projections: Bobo isn’t afraid to use his size to his advantage when the ball is in the air and is an effective run blocker. He may not have the ideal speed for a receiver, but there’s the possibility a team could turn him into a pass-catching tight end if he’s willing to put on some weight. He has experience as a special teams returner and has the versatility that could help him become a late-round selection.

Jon Gaines II

Position: Offensive lineman

Year: Redshirt senior

Size: 6-4, 303 pounds

Projections: Gaines was developed into a versatile lineman at UCLA and helped anchor an offensive line that was a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award. He’ll likely be a guard or center at the NFL level and is expected to be an early Day 3 pick. He played in the NFLPA Bowl and the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Kazmeir Allen

Position: Running back/receiver

Year: Redshirt junior

Size: 5-9, 175 pounds

Projections: Allen has elite speed and versatility could make him an attractive late-round prospect for NFL teams. He has played as a running back and receiver during his five years with the Bruins. He’s also served as a primary kick returner.

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