DRAFT TRACKER 2022

Leonard's best football might be ahead of him if a team is willing to show patience. He has good size and strength to press and carries the recovery speed to get back in the play when beaten. He tends to lose out on playmaking opportunities that present themselves in coverage, though. He could be pushed toward zone-heavy concepts but Leonard has a shot to develop on a practice squad if given the chance.

Average inside linebacker between the tackles and much more limited when the play flows out into space. Sanborn lacks the length and athleticism desired of an NFL linebacker, but he's technically sound and in his element as a face-up tackler when the action flows downhill at him. He's tough and plays with good recognition of run-scheme design to help him play faster, but he's unlikely to out-muscle or out-athlete NFL competition. Sanborn has the potential to land a backup role at inside linebacker.

Watson is big and strong. He can be a physical presence when he's playing with patience from press coverage. With just two years of experience at the FBS level, he's predictably raw with his fundamentals, but the lack of agility and short-area quickness should be more than just short-term concerns. Currently, he's unable to stay in phase with quality route runners but does have physical traits that might warrant a practice squad stint for defenses reliant upon Cover 2 and/or Cover 3 schemes.

Four-year starter with appealing length, athleticism and leadership traits to sell to teams. Van Demark lands in a classic role as a likely late-round move tackle. He's scheme-dependent, requiring a fit with a zone-heavy team as he will be much better at getting to the spot than commanding the one in front of him. He's likely to be unable to win a battle of wills against NFL power at the point of attack and his athletic ability doesn't help as much as expected in pass pro due to a disconnection between his hands and feet. The traits give him a chance to be drafted but his frame and upside might be maxed out.

Covey's size and age will work against him, but he plays bigger than he measures. He's a talented punt returner who can make plays as a receiver after the catch, as well. He's a choppy route-runner and fails to generate above-average separation but he was more consistent and productive as the 2021 season wore on. His scrappiness and talent as a return man could give him an outside shot to compete for a roster spot.

A well-built cornerback with good toughness, Fields lacks the necessary body control and athleticism to stay connected in man coverage. He is a bit of a lunger in press coverage and has trouble transitioning his hips in off-man coverage. He's better suited for a zone-heavy scheme where he can play moving forward and toward the catch point. Fields has special-teams value and could receive consideration for a move to safety.

Undersized slot with punt-return value but a bad case of the drops. Pimpleton's instant acceleration propels him into the second and third levels as the leader in the foot race, but he's missing the catch radius and ball skills needed to take full advantage of his play speed. With his lack of size, the other aforementioned areas of concern take on additional weight and hurt his chances to stick on a roster.

Campbell is big, strong and physical but his lack of athleticism and functional speed will tether him to the box. He's able to bang between the tackles and does a nice job of locating the football when playing the run. Campbell sees runners separate from his pursuit when plays flow wide, and he's a liability in coverage. Special teams experience and his overall physicality may help him some, but getting to plays and finishing them will always be a challenge.

Matthew is a height, weight, speed prospect whose allure will primarily be based on his rare blend of size and explosive athletic testing. As a 25-year-old rookie, Matthew has a somewhat limited upside but it's difficult to find corner prospects with his measurables and outstanding length. His 15 pass breakups in 2021 could give rise to hope that he's finally finding his footing as a prospect.

Long, perimeter wideout whose career never materialized as expected after coming into LSU as a four-star recruit. He's a big but linear receiver and will need to prove he can beat an NFL press and uncover against tight man coverage over the first two levels. He plays with excellent catch focus and has the ball skills to become a nuisance in the red zone. Given his traits and upside, he will likely get a shot to prove his worth on a practice squad.

Productive quarterback who became a dual-threat playmaker against Ivy League competition. Perry has average size and arm strength but below-average mechanics and consistency as a passer. He doesn't value the football enough as a decision-maker and lacks a desired level of ball placement. His toughness and talent as a runner create attention, as teams might ask Perry to add a few more pounds in order to see if he can become a valuable Swiss Army Knife who's able to help at a variety of positions, including special teams.

Athletic defender caught between positions and lacking the desired NFL body type for end or tackle. Williams' production was fairly pedestrian during his time at both Clemson and Virginia Tech, but he possesses more ability than the stats might indicate. His lateral foot quickness in the run game and as a rusher can create early advantages but he's still learning to convert the advantages into wins. Finding a fit will be important but the athleticism and play strength could create a competitive camp for Williams.

Teague is a big, upright runner with great size but average power through contact. A lack of burst, elusiveness and vision makes him easy to find for opposing linebackers and that is unlikely to change in the league. Teague's rare blend of size, speed and explosiveness at his pro day could garner priority free agent attention but he's a "get what's blocked" runner, which means it will be an uphill battle for him to make an NFL roster.

Right tackle prospect with good lean mass and a proportional frame ready to take on more weight. Arcuri is a methodical mover and positional blocker who is unlikely to generate much movement as a drive blocker. Timing and placement with his hands are a concern and cause inconsistencies in both phases of the game for him. Arcuri might need to prove he can play both guard and right tackle to improve his roster chances as a priority free agent.

Borske is a one-note tight end made almost exclusively for duties as an in-line blocker. His dimensions are on the high side, even for a blocking tight end, but he might not have the base thickness for teams that want to give him a look at tackle. He's tough enough at the point of attack but needs to improve his block sustain as a pro. Borske might go undrafted but his size/strength/length traits could be coveted by teams looking for a blocker from the priority free agent pile.

A long snapper with five years of experience, Adomitis has shown improved accuracy and overall consistency with every season. He has NFL size and gets the ball back on punts and kicks with quality accuracy, but the snap speed is average by NFL standards. He's shown a willingness and ability to get down the field in coverage. He should find an NFL camp as a late draft pick or priority free agent.

Slender wideout lacking explosiveness but making up for it with competitive physicality inside the route. Rambo runs routes with good tempo and crispness. His hands were better this year, but easy drops still plague him at times. He has a feel for how to compete with coverage near him, but the Alabama game was concerning as he appeared to lack the strength to deal with a firm press-man. Rambo has late-Day 3 potential and should give a good fight for a late roster spot or a place on a practice squad.

Moore is a box safety with good size, length and aggression to play near the line of scrimmage. His intent is usually to rush downhill and disrupt the run game and he's pretty good at it. He's clunky on the back-end and could get into major trouble if asked to cover in space. He'll need to be great on special teams to make a roster, but his size and physicality give him an outside shot.

Decorated recruit coming into USC program who failed to live up to expectations over three years. Steele offers adequate size and length as a perimeter corner, but had some distressing moments when his long speed was tested. He plays with clear eyes and decent instincts, but lacks ideal short-area burst to stay connected with long-form routes. Steele needs to run well to help boost his draft stock.

Early-entry nose tackle with good lower-body power but enough on tape to get excited about. Hinton, whose father is a former seven-time Pro Bowler, can sit down and defend his gaps and offers up a good fight against double teams. He will be scheme-dependent as he's unable to disrupt in the gaps or stay on schedule against move-blocking fronts. He has potential as a backup run-defending nose, but a lack of rush and explosiveness will hurt his chances.

Towering quarterback with a body type closer to tight end than quarterback. Kelley came into Arkansas as a four-star recruit and, after transferring, leaves Southeastern Louisiana as a highly decorated passer with eye-popping productivity. He has a fairly sudden release and attacks all areas of the field, but he feasted on lesser talent in FCS secondaries and is unlikely to find an NFL roster until he proves he can work with better anticipation and more discipline when reading the field.

Former running back turned H-back with surprisingly sticky hands and a determined demeanor to find additional yardage after the catch. Heyward fails the pregame eyeball test as a shorter player with a paunchy upper body and a lack of length. However, he catches everything and his tape is filled with good football plays. He has move-blocking potential but is not schooled-up enough in that area for a team to trust him at this point. Heyward's draft stock might be limited due to his lack of physical traits, but he's a natural football player who might find a roster spot thanks to his versatility.

Pass-catching tight end with intriguing blend of length and athleticism. Hodges' failure to live up to his potential at Arizona State was partially due to a slew of nagging injuries that kept him off the field. He's a legitimate seam threat with open-field separation speed and an expansive catch radius but he will need to improve as a route runner and blocker to be viewed as an NFL tight end. Hodges' injury history will be a concern, but his athletic traits and size could make him a candidate for a practice squad.

Receiver who plays bigger than his listed size. Dixon is a natural pass-catcher who plays with good poise and toughness. He's not that sudden and doesn't have NFL speed to win over the top but is fearless working between the numbers and can finish contested catches with help from his length and hand strength. He's tight-hipped and will need an open-field route tree to avoid having to get in and out of sharp breaks. Dixon has Day 3 draft value and backup potential as a possession receiver working outside or as a big slot.

Athletic one-technique with adequate play strength and flashes of NFL potential. Johnson's 2019 season was his best to date, displaying a disruptive combination of quickness and power. He plays with the leverage and lateral quickness to compete as a run defender but fails to control and dominate the point of attack. His testing should garner attention, but his game might be more flash-based than pro-caliber.

Big receiver who lacks production and consistency for a confident pro projection. Williams lacks urgency and consistent competitiveness, and he fails to impose his size on cornerbacks often enough. His ball skills become more impressive as the tape continues to roll, but getting to the catch point isn't easy, as his press release and route running are not his strength. He needs a scheme incorporating turns and stems over standard stutter breaks in order to keep his feet moving. The traits are intriguing, but he's raw and has no special teams background.

Wide receiver with good size and impressive talent for tracking and creating positioning on deep throws. His ball skills and toughness before and after the catch will not be doubted, but he lacks juice and the route running can be uninspiring. Emezie is likely to see a consistent level of contested catches on all three levels when matched against tight man coverage. The size, ball skills and catch instincts give him a fighting chance but improved route running will be critical.

Height, weight, speed prospect with impressive top-end speed and testing numbers. At this time, Virgil is a better athlete than wide receiver. He's a below-average route-runner with a lack of consistent ball skills, which can make it hard to project future success down the field. While the hands might never get there for him, he can be a real handful when he's in run-and-catch mode or returning kicks. If he fails to impress enough as a receiver, teams could give him a look at running back based upon his play traits and size.

Corbin has decent size and good vision, but he will need to play with better decisiveness early in the rep, as his play speed and cut quickness are unlikely to aid him enough in eluding NFL tacklers. He responds fairly well to block development and runs with some pop, but it's hard to find an area of his game that really stands out.

Injury-plagued cornerback with NFL measurables and traits but a lack of on-ball production. He's an impressive athlete with talent as a press-man cornerback who can mirror and match routes, but there just aren't enough standout flashes to project a draftable grade or expect him to make a roster.

Lanky press-man corner whose best season was all the way back in 2019. Waller is a decent athlete with adequate agility. His competitive nature shows up on tape, but he lacks the size and strength to handle big receivers and the short-area quickness to stay connected to shiftier targets. He's a willing tackler but his issues with tackle strength figure to be exacerbated as a pro. His length and coverage IQ could make him a Day 3 selection, but he might not have the necessary skills and ball production to stick around.

Consistency is the name of Silver's game. He's snapped for the last four seasons with quiet success but doesn't rip fastballs as a long snapper. Despite the lack of velocity, his placement is consistent and his snaps are easy to handle, giving Silver an outside shot in the league.

Onujiogu represents this year's version of the highly productive Division III player with the traits and production to draw scouts' attention. He plays with effective hand usage and has a variety of pass-rush attacks but offers average explosiveness getting up the field. He has average size and length by NFL standards but is an intriguing prospect. Teams will want to see him compete against NFL talent in camp to get a better idea of how he'll translate to the next level.

Combination safety with quality size and aggressive demeanor whose impressive ball production may not translate in the pros. He can't carry long speed downfield and is heavy-legged to match routes effectively. He plays with recognition from zone and takes chances necessary to make plays. He triggers quickly downhill to hunt running backs once he diagnoses, but inconsistencies in reading play design and a lack of control as a tackler lead to big plays for the wrong team. His strengths and weaknesses may not align cleanly with a particular scheme, and it may be a fight for him to find a roster spot.

Short-limbed, compact runner who requires a limited menu to have rush success in the NFL. To his credit, Borghi's stat line has been solid in all three seasons he was healthy and he offers rushing and receiving versatility out of the backfield. However, he's a linear runner lacking short-area wiggle and he is much more brake-oriented than gas-oriented when it comes time to hit it between the tackles. Borghi's acceleration turns into quality top speed to the perimeter or in the open field, but it is hard to project a successful NFL career given his issues creating for himself and an unwillingness to hammer it inside.

Team captain and voracious worker with standout intangibles and football character from. Tafua offers plus play strength and an intelligent rush approach. He relies on hand work and angles to create pocket opportunities but lacks the suddenness to beat quality tackles with counters and speed on the next level. He's a tough guy at the point of attack and can set a strong edge but is unlikely to show the range and short-area twitch to be a consistent pro tackler and playmaker against the run. His age (served two-year mission before redshirting in 2017) and lack of special-teams experience work against him but his pass rush could get him a longer look in camp.

Wright is a plus competitor who gets after it when the ball comes his way in the air or on the ground. While the spirit is willing, his lack of size creates matchup concerns as both a tackler and a downfield defender. He's better from press than off-man, but is not a clingy, tight-man corner. Wright might be better equipped for zone coverages, where his field awareness can be highlighted and his lack of deep speed hidden. He possesses an NFL demeanor but might be limited by scheme dependence.

Four-year starter with excellent intangibles but below-average positional traits. Landman's best seasons were in 2018 and 2019 but his Achilles tear in 2020 hurt his momentum and his 2021 tape was very average prior to suffering a shoulder injury. The lack of flow quickness and agility prevents him from consistently acting upon what his eyes tell him. Landman's inconsistencies with coverage and tackling further hinder his chances of making an NFL roster.

Versatile safety with adequate size and good athleticism. Blankenship is a team leader who is aggressive and heavily experienced in a defense that required his versatility. He's ready and willing in run support but has a problem with tackle angles that causes too many misses from a variety of locations around the field. He's athletic and his route recognition is good when he's playing from up top; however, he lacks top-end speed to stay with downfield assignments. He will need to shine on special teams to improve his chances of making it in the league.

Teams will need to balance Wright's impressive hang-time and distance combination against his single season as a plus punter. He will need to eliminate some of his touchbacks on half-field punts but his ability to consistently punt with distance while limiting the opponent's returns was impressive. He might not be drafted, but his strong 2021 campaign should earn him a look in camp.

Highly decorated defensive tackle with very good career production against Division II competition. The jump to the next level could be difficult for him as he lacks the needed bend and hand skill.

Three-year starter as an undersized outside corner with the will and effectiveness to compete against much bigger opponents. Jolly plays with a chip on his shoulder and a desire to prove he's the better man in his individual matchups. He's more effective as a mirror-and-match corner than he is playing in off coverages and he's likely to be overmatched by bigger opponents -- even from the slot -- on the next level. He's a scrappy defender with good athletic traits but his lack of measurables could create a roadblock for NFL opportunities.

Impressive pro day tester with good size, length and leadership qualities. Jackson's college versatility is less likely to translate into the league, as he lacks the short-area quickness to match routes in man coverage and isn't aggressive enough to play run support at safety. The traits have scouts' attention, but finding a long-term spot will be a challenge.

Williams is a talented pass rusher with good size and length, but red flags in his off-field history and a poor pro day performance could keep him from being drafted. His rush is both active and natural, with an ability to attack and counter. In the run game, he doesn't play with the base, anchor or discipline to prevent NFL running games from targeting and attacking him with success. He can play standing up or with a hand down, and his rush talent alone would usually garner interest. However, the athletic profile and character concerns will likely move him into undrafted free-agent status.

The twin brother of cornerback Zyon McCollum features the same size and athletic prowess as Zyon but lacks the instincts and coverage consistency teams are looking for. Getting to the play with burst and tenacity is not a problem, but doing it on time can be. McCollum will need to improve his route recognition in order to make more plays on the football. His testing and character will be appealing to teams, but he needs to tighten up his play on the back-end to make a roster.

Whitley is a power end with long arms and a thick, strong base that fits what teams want. He lacks a consistent methodology to disrupt the pocket and stack sack production, though. He plays with good power that will flash when he's forcing the action as a rusher or jostling blockers at the point of attack. He has the physical tools as a run defender but makes mental mistakes that cost him positioning. He's a longshot to make a roster but has a quality physical profile.

Hayes lacks the hang-time and consistent drive power teams will be looking for but he's an absolute dart-thrower as a coffin-corner punter. He has outstanding control to park opponents near their own end zone but might not be well-rounded enough to find an NFL home.

Brown has a running style that lacks fluidity and the necessary quickness to stay ahead of NFL defenses. He sees it fairly clearly, but doesn't have much elusiveness for the next level. He will run hard and can break tackles, but finding his own yardage will become tough for him. Brown's lack of special teams experience and third-down value diminishes his chances.

Garbers has good size, an average arm and below-average passing acumen by NFL standards. His target-staring and modest operation quickness allow coverage to close windows and create contested catches of formerly open throws. He's an adequate decision-maker with the pocket mobility to slide and find a platform and he can move the chains with his legs, though he's not a dual-threat prospect. Garbers might be worth a camp look but is unlikely to find an NFL roster.

College defensive end missing the necessary traits to impose his will against NFL blockers. He's active and strong, which gives him a fighting chance, but the body type and lack of bend will be a big turnoff for teams. He plays the game with a great motor that brings production through his secondary rush, but that production will plummet if he gets stuck at defensive end as a pro. Teams could ask Roscoe to bulk up and rebrand as a three-technique.