The NFL Draft has come and gone, and, by now, you’ve surely heard all about the 11 different Kansas University players who either were drafted or picked up by pro teams via free agency in the hours following the draft.

But rather than just knowing that this guy landed here or that guy landed there, it seems like a legitimate look at each guy’s chances of making an impact — and a roster — might be in order.

As has been proven in the past by both draft picks and undrafted players, just because a guy was or was not selected does not seal his fate.

With that in mind, here’s a quick look at KU’s latest crop of NFL hopefuls.

• LB BEN HEENEY — 5th round pick, Oakland Raiders (140 overall)
Heeney has all the makings of an immediate impact player on all of Oakland’s special teams. However, given that the Raiders recently cut an experienced middle linebacker, he might be in line for some immediate playing time on defense and figures to be a guy who sticks around the NFL for a long time.

• CB JACOREY SHEPHERD — 6th round pick, Philadelphia Eagles (191 overall)
Shepherd could very well go down as a guy who several teams regret passing on because of his injured hamstring. He was one of the top corners in the pass-heavy Big 12 during the past two seasons and has the physical and mental make-up to become a stud. He’s probably not physical enough (yet) to follow in Chris Harris’ footsteps, but his cover skills and athletic ability could earn him some big money someday.

• CB DEXTER MCDONALD — 7th round pick, Oakland Raiders (242 overall)
McDonald was not a lock to get drafted but the fact that he did certainly increases his odds of making a roster. Some say it’s better not to get drafted in the seventh round because then you can pick your team to tryout with based on the factors that best suit you. That’s probably not the case with McDonald, who drew interest from Oakland before the draft and clearly stuck in their plans. Big, physical and gifted athletically, he’ll definitely get every shot to make the Raiders’ 53-man roster.

• WR NICK HARWELL — FA pick-up, Dallas Cowboys
Good athlete, great hands and a knack for getting open, the native Texan could easily be one of those guys who opens eyes with his volume of work. The Cowboys already have Cole Beasley on the roster, but if there’s room for a Beasley back-up, Harwell could be the guy. It won’t be easy for him to make the roster and a lot of it will come down to whether the plays are called for him during camp and the preseason. Even the most talented guys get lost and cut when they don’t get work.

• WR NIGEL KING — FA pick-up, Miami Dolphins
I remember the Dolphins’ scout sticking around KU’s pro day to talk to King after the event. So it’s likely he’s been on their radar since at least then. Big, physical with strong hands and good measureables, King has all the physical tools to make a roster and has always approached the game with a business-like attitude. To me, he’s one of the more likely KU free agents to stick.

• TE JIMMAY MUNDINE — FA pick-up, Cleveland Browns
The biggest thing Mundine has going for him is his versatility. His pro day numbers were more impressive than many expected and he has the ability to stay in and block, run routes down the field or perhaps even play some fullback or H back in the right offense. That kind of versatility certainly increases his chances.

• P TREVOR PARDULA — FA pick-up, Kansas City Chiefs
It sure seems like the Chiefs are set at punter with veteran Dustin Colquitt, but he is in his 10th season and, while that’s still young by punter standards, it’s not impossible to see a club going with a younger, cheaper option if one emerges. The biggest question for Pardula won’t be the leg. It’ll be his consistency.

• RB/WR TONY PIERSON — FA pick-up, Chicago Bears
Straight-line style and injury history make Pierson a long shot to make a roster. But his insane speed earned him the opportunity. He’ll make the most of it, and he’s very deserving of the chance. Had injuries not slowed him down, I think there would’ve been a place for him somewhere.

• DE MICHAEL REYNOLDS — FA pick-up, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Where Reynolds projects at the pro level is a question mark. He’s a bit undersized as a D-End and maybe not quite fluid enough to play linebacker. Like most free agents, he’ll have to make a roster as a special teams contributor, where fit doesn’t matter as much as effort, heart and a willingness to sacrifice everything to make the play.

• DB CASSIUS SENDISH — FA pick-up, Cleveland Browns
Like his fellow former-KU-now-Cleveland teammate, Jimmay Mundine, Sendish’s versatility could prove huge. Nobody worked harder than this guy from the time the season ended until draft day — he kind of reminded me of Chris Harris in that way — and his ability to play corner, safety and nickel, along with any number of special teams, could make him a tough guy to cast aside.

• DB/LB VICTOR SIMMONS — FA pick-up, Seattle Seahawks
Such a naturally gifted athlete, Simmons should be able to fit into to whatever role the Seahawks want him to play. He’s undersized to be an NFL linebacker, but not in terms of strength. Safety might be his best bet and Seattle might be a great fit given that the organization has proven it has no issue whatsoever with how a guy looks, only how he plays.

• NOTEWORTHY: It’s also worth pointing out that former KU quarterback Jake Heaps, who finished his playing career with the Miami Hurricanes, received a camp invitation from the New York Jets. Heaps, the former 5-star QB who started the 2013 season at Kansas after transferring from BYU, was en route to New Jersey Thursday morning. In related news, former KU safety Keeston Terry, who left KU after the arrival of former coach Charlie Weis and played out his college career at nearby Pitt State, received a rookie mini-camp invite from his hometown Kansas City Chiefs. Terry’s father, Doug, played DB for Kansas City from 1992-95. One more former Jayhawk who joined the ranks of the NFL was wide receiver Andrew Turzilli, who played his final year of college football at Rutgers and signed a deal with the Tennessee Titans following this year’s draft.