LAWRENCE — Dominick Puni shouldn’t have to wait much longer to hear his name called during the 2024 NFL draft.

Puni, an offensive lineman with Kansas football this past season, has showcased a level of positional versatility that makes him an intriguing prospect for professional organizations. A member of back-to-back bowl teams, he’s started at guard and tackle. And there’s a chance he could even play center at the next level.

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Here are a few projections on where Puni could be selected in this year’s NFL draft:

Sporting News: 3rd round

This projection would see Puni picked up with the 78th overall pick in the third round by the Washington Commanders.

Athlon Sports: 3rd round

This projection would see Puni picked up with the 77th overall pick in the third round by the Baltimore Ravens.

ESPN: 2nd round

This projection would see Puni picked up with the 64th overall pick in the second round by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He is the National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas for 2022. Contact him at jmguskey@gannett.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.

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