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Two CU Buffs stars are on Mel Kiper’s latest NFL draft big board. One tumbled down the rankings.

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Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 16-13.

ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. unveiled his latest NFL mock draft on Tuesday with the Broncos taking Henry Ruggs III at the No. 15 pick. He also shared his and two Colorado Buffaloes players are in the top 10 of their positions.

Steven Montez maintained his position at No. 8 among quarterbacks, a spot he’s held since January. Laviska Shenault Jr. fell three spots among wide receivers to eighth. It’s the second time he’s dropped since starting the season at No. 4.

Shenault was in Kiper’s first mock draft in January, going to Buffalo at No. 22, and was the .

“Although he isn’t as developed of a route runner as the other receivers in my top 25, that should come with more reps. He has the versatility and traits that will have NFL teams interested,” Kiper wrote in January.

Durability issues have dampened his draft stock. In late February, it was reported he would that would keep him out for four-to-six weeks.

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