DRAFT TRACKER 2022

An athletic, three-year starter at guard with a decent frame, Smith lacks the desired measurables for the position. He is capable of working as a move blocker and out in space. However, he really struggles with hand placement and staying under control at the point of attack and on work-up blocks. His lack of consistency as a run blocker is balanced by surprising technique and success in pass protection. Some of Smith's issues are correctable through coaching and discipline, but he might not rise above the level of average backup with the ability to step in and start from time to time.

Mitchell has the foot agility and athleticism to separate on a regular basis if he can tighten up his route running and play closer to his top speed. He's capable of attacking the seams and is talented with the ball in his hands when he has run-after-catch opportunities. As a run blocker, Mitchell puts in adequate effort but his man ends up near the action or making a play on too many snaps. He has the size to play in-line but might be best suited in a role as a pass-catching H-back.

Turner is a former high school hoops star whose basketball athleticism is manifested in his impressive ball skills. His long speed is very average, but his ability to body up, elevate and win at the high-point is a big concern for man-cover corners down the field. He has experience with a more developed route tree, but his poor testing at the NFL Scouting Combine raises questions about his ability to uncover as a pro. Turner has ball skills and put together some good tape, but he lacks the physical and athletic traits to help his draft slotting.

High-ceiling, low-floor rush end prospect with traits galore but a somewhat passive field demeanor. Barno's production fell off from his outstanding 2020 campaign. His 2021 tape showed little growth as a run defender or pass rusher and he seemed too willing to hold back rather than play with full-scale aggression when he had opportunities to make a hit. He's long and explosive but easy to find for blockers. He needs to learn the fundamentals of positioning and hand usage before he is ready for next-level pass rush development. Barno has the necessary athletic tools but is more of a project at this stage with wide-9 or 3-4 outside linebacker value in the middle rounds.

Blackshear is not big enough to be an every-down back and his production certainly won't blow anyone away, but he's an instinctive open-field runner with the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. He's a shifty, one-cut specialist with quick feet to elude incoming tacklers, but will struggle to find yards after contact between the tackles. He has mismatch ability as a receiver and could compete as a change-of-pace back, but his lack of size, production and explosive qualities could hurt his chances of being drafted.

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.

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.

Tall tackle with predictable leverage issues, creating difficulties in both run and pass phases. Tenuta is a segmented mover who lacks desired play strength. His issues are made worse by erratic hand placement, but coaching could improve his hands, which would alleviate some of his strength concerns. He won't shine as a drive blocker or move blocker. And his pass-protection issues are more physical in nature, making them harder to correct. He's a potential undrafted free agent and could struggle to compete at the pro level.