wears his dads No. 54, plays the same position and celebrates sacks and big tackles with the same signature axe swing.Now, hes ready to make a name for himself in the . So are several top prospects who play the same positions their fathers Blank Jersey played in the league. They'll find out where they're going when the NFL draft kicks off next week in Detroit."Ive never been the type to shy away from being the son of Jeremiah Trotter," Trotter Jr. said. "I appreciate him. Hes always taught me a lot at the position and really helped me to get to this point today."Jeremiah Trotter was a four-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker who had three stints with the and also played for and during an 11-year career.ADVERTISEMENT His son was a finalist last year at for the Dick Butkus Award given to the best linebacker in the nation. Trotter Jr. is projected to be drafted as high as the second round and some draft analysts believe only his size hes 6-foot and 238 pounds is keeping him out of the first round."I think Im a very Corey Knebel Jersey well-rounded player," Trotter Jr. said. "Im a three-down linebacker, which is really important in todays age with the game being played more out in space. I feel like God ble sed me with the ability to be able to cover, blitz, and be effective in the run game. So its being effective in all three phases of the game, all three levels of the defense and going out there and having command of the defense as well. Since I play middle linebacker, thats definitely important at the next level.", , ., , , and are also turning this NFL draft into a family affair.Harrison Jr. and Rice both are wide receivers like their Hall of Fame dads. Harrison Jr. excelled at and is expected to go in the top five. Rice, who caught pa ses from projected No. 1 overall pick at , is viewed as a mid-rounder. His father, Jerry Rice, is known as the GOAT the greatest wide receiver of all-time. No player in NFL history has more receptions, yards receiving or touchdown catches than Jerry Rice."The standard is ridiculous, so you can see what youre expecting from me," Brenden Rice said of following in his dads footsteps. was a five-time Pro Bowl running back for before playing for , , and the . His 16,000 rushing yards are third in NFL history.His Travis Shaw Jersey son embraces the pre sure of following his path."Its a ble sing, and its an opportunity," said Gore Jr., who played at and set an NCAA bowl record with 329 yards in the 2022 Lending Tree Bowl. "Im not going to shy away from my name. I am who I am. Its a ble sing to have this name. He had this name, he made it what it is. Now, I have the responsibility to take it further."Joe Alts dad, John Alt, was a two-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle during a 13-year Alex Wilson Jersey career with the . The younger Alt, an All-American at , is considered the best left tackle in a draft stacked with talented offensive linemen. Hes projected to be a top-10 pick.Luke McCaffrey, a wideout from , has strong bloodlines. His dad, Ed McCaffrey, made a Pro Bowl and won three Super Bowls with San Francisco and . His older brother, , was the 2023 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Luke McCaffrey is considered a mid-round pick.Kris Jenkins was a two-time All-Pro defensive tackle during 10 seasons with and the Jets. His son was an All-American and team captain for national champion as a senior. The younger Jenkins is considered a Day 2 choice.Elli s wore No. 83 at like his dad, Luther Elli s, did in the Mike Moustakas Jersey early 1990s. Hes viewed as one of the top seven edge rushers in a draft loaded with players at that spot. wide receiver , offensive lineman , Michigan offensive lineman and Michigan defensive lineman also are sons of former NFL players.Having grown up with a dad in the league gives all these prospects different advantages. Theyre prepared for the spotlight, and they understand the sacrifices it takes to succeed."Being a son of an NFL player, you have to mature a lot faster than a normal kid," Gore Jr. said.Reporting by The A sociated Pre s. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League College Football