DRAFT TRACKER 2022

Highly productive and highly physical, Lloyd could create interesting discussions in draft rooms as teams work through his process versus production. Lloyd can be a little inconsistent with early diagnosis and fit recognition and unorthodox in how he flows to the football. With that said, he has a stat sheet full of production in every major category, including 43 tackles for loss over the last three seasons. He plays with the willful demeanor of an NFL alpha linebacker and is sneaky talented as a rusher either blitzing or aligning off the edge. Lloyd will make plenty of plays and should become a good starter as an inside or strong-side linebacker, but inconsistent process could limit his consistency.

Olaseni might be worthy of a priority free agent look due to his upside. He's a big right tackle prospect with limited pass protection range and a lack of drive leverage as a run blocker but does a nice job of using his elite length to make up for some of those deficiencies. He hasn't played much football relative to some of the other prospects in this draft and could use additional work on a practice squad.

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.

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.

Center/guard prospect lacking desired (and potentially functional) body control, balance and technique. Ford has good size and length, and two-position value certainly helps. However, he is often caught by defenders at a point of imbalance due to shoddy footwork and erratic hand usage. The size is there but the tape might not be.

Undersized linebacker lacking the physical traits necessary to warrant run-down consideration. Sewell is a gamer, but gets overwhelmed by size at the point of attack. He has the quickness to get to plays, but his lack of length is going to leave him on the wrong end of tackle attempts. The former safety is instinctive and rangy in his zone coverages and will need to prove himself as a nickel or dime linebacker to become an NFL player.

A tough runner with a compact frame, Pledger lacks the necessary size to pair with his running style. He is more willful than skillful as an interior runner, but lacks the size to rattle pads and take yards through force on the next level. He doesn't have the suddenness, vision or creativity to consistently get the most out of his carries, but will get what is blocked for him. He's OK on third downs but doesn't appear to have standout qualities expected from a "make it" running back.