DRAFT TRACKER 2022

Pierce was a mismatch as a deep-ball target at Cincinnati, but is more likely to be tabbed as a possession receiver with the ability to create some downfield trouble as a pro. He plays a physical brand of ball and has combat-catch toughness, which is important because he's not an elusive route runner. He can work underneath or challenge a bigger, slower cornerback deep, but the route tree is going to be limited. Some players have traits that don't show up on the field, but Pierce utilizes both his physical and athletic gifts. He has backup potential with zone-beater and red-zone value, and will likely play on special teams.

Woods is an ascending in-line tight end with good size and length, but he needs to keep filling out his long frame and getting stronger as a point-of-attack blocker. While he looks lumbering in the early stages of the route, he plays with good physicality throughout and does a nice job of shielding defenders from playing the football. His hands aren't great as a blocker or pass-catcher and both will need work, but his breakout 2021 could foreshadow more to come as an in-line backup with upside.

With alluring athleticism and an impressive skill set, Raimann is just scratching the surface of his potential. His initial transition from tight end to left tackle occurred in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, making his rapid transformation fairly remarkable. He is a much better technician than he should be at this stage, but his approach is also mechanical and he could struggle against sophisticated edge defenders until he learns to diversify his pass sets and hand usage. Raimann's instincts and fundamentals at the position are still in a developmental phase so bumps in the road are expected, but his best football is ahead of him and he should become a long-time starter at left tackle.

Cross operated as the bouncer of the Maryland defense, playing with the aggression and explosiveness to throw opponents out of the club. He is a chase player who seeks to make a statement upon impact and has impressive stopping power near the line or as an open-field tackler. He's a tight-hipped, linear mover, so flipping and flying are not his strong suit. He's capable of matching with most flavors of tight end and will be most comfortable in coverages that allow him to play with a downhill trigger. He has the temperament, size and toughness to become an eventual starter in the league.

Strong performances at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and Senior Bowl practices have boosted Johnson's draft stock despite somewhat pedestrian tape. He has the build, strength and length to play as a defensive tackle or odd-front end. He flashes recovery strength to battle back against early disadvantages, but needs to get off the ball and into opponents more aggressively to create early advantages of his own. Johnson's week in Mobile gives him a chance to hear his name called during the draft.

Ogletree is plenty athletic as a route runner, but his hands are poor and he doesn't catch through congestion effectively. Without NFL blocking talent, he's just an impressive athlete with no real production for evaluators to rally behind.

If your defense needs a block consumer who anchors at the point of attack, Brooks isn't the right fit. If your defense is looking for an athletic, gap-attacking prospect, you've come to the right place. Brooks lacks the size and mass of an NFL interior lineman but has first-step quickness with an ability to create quick-win opportunities. He's determined to get off blocks and into plays, and he can be disruptive to blocking schemes as both a run and pass defender. However, he could struggle to find a true home as the tweener label is likely to stick.

Safety with good size and a great pro day. Thomas is an explosive defender with good speed and above-average range. He can play in space but needs to get better at recognizing patterns and anticipating route breaks. He has the traits and temperament to play special teams and could compete for a backup role.