Rookie Scouting Profile: WR Alec Pierce
Alec Pierce (WR) Cincinnati Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-3 211 4.41 05/02/2000 Day 2 2nd Round Miles Austin College Production M.V.P of the West Suburban Conference Silver Division after
College Production
M.V.P of the West Suburban Conference Silver Division after playing both ways for Glenbarb West, where he also played multiple sports and ran track. Committed to Cincinnati in 2018, playing special teams as a freshman. Snagged 37-of-64 targets for 652 yards in 2019. Moved into the starting lineup in 2020 but was limited by a shoulder injury and COVID-shortened season. Earned Second Team All-AAC honors in 2021 after posting a 58/884/8 line on 85 targets.
Strengths
• Outstanding size/speed profile.
• Metrics superstar with speed score (95th-percentile), 40-yard dash (90th), burst score (94th), and catch radius (98th) all registering as elite figures.
• Versatile inside/outside option who could line up at X, Y, or Z spot.
• Has the speed to
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Rookie Scouting Profile: TE Greg Dulcich
Greg Dulcich (TE) UCLA Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-4 248 4.69 03/26/1999 3-4th round 3-4th round Maxx Williams College Production In his first year as a full-time player in
College Production
In his first year as a full-time player in 2020 Dulcich was the Bruins’ best pass-catcher. Despite catching just 26 passes he led the team with 517 yards and five touchdowns. He excelled even further in 2021, catching 42 passes for 725 yards and five TDs. Averaging an impressive 17.3 yards per reception and was named first-team All-Pac 12.
Strengths
• Has the potential to be dangerous on all three levels.
• Strong effort after the catch.
• Tracks the ball well.
• Makes plays
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Rookie Scouting Profile: WR Erik Ezukanma
Erik Ezukanma (WR) Texas Tech Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-2 209 4.49 01/25/2000 4-5th 4-5 Michael Crabtree College Production Ezukanma has led Texas Tech in receiving the last three
College Production
Ezukanma has led Texas Tech in receiving the last three seasons despite breaking his arm prior to the 2021 season and missing time, and only starting half the team’s games in 2018. In 2020 he was named first-team All-Big 12. The first Red Raider to accomplish that feat since Michael Crabtree. He was second-team last season. He’s an impressive athlete and prospect as a team captain and their best wideout.
Strengths
• Big body target with length and strength.
• Showed leadership.
• Can go up and…
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Rookie Scouting Profile: WR Velus Jones
Velus Jones Jr. (WR) Tennessee Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-0 203 4.31 05/11/1997 Day 3 3rd-4th Marquise Goodwin College Production After transferring to Tennessee, Jones was a dangerous deep threat and excelled in special teams as a returner. While his skill set may not earn him high grades by NFL teams, his Combine performance certainly did. His ridiculous 40 time combined with his built-in ability to contribute on special teams even if he struggles as a wideout earned him a Day 2 slot Strengths • Elite speed and acceleration • Punt and Kick returns • Can find the holes in a zone defense • Explosive and agile • More physical as a wideout and blocker than most speed guys • Above-average hands • Tracks deep balls well Weaknesses • Limited route tree • Will be 25 when the season starts • Not overly productive throughout college career • Limited experience outside of the slot • Questionable football I.Q. • Adds little to an offense outside of gadget plays and a straight-line deep threat Fantasy Outlook Jones has the potential to be one of if not the best return man in the league. If your league awards points for return yards then he is an intriguing process. Otherwise, he is an extreme boom or bust prospect. It’s extremely unlikely he develops into anything more than a big-play home run hitter. He will see bombs, screens, and end-arounds. He landed in Chicago which isn’t the best-case scenario but could be worse. At the very least the fact that they used Day 2 draft capital on him increases his likelihood of getting a legitimate shot on offense Post-Draft Recap Because of his rather advanced age, Jones might actually have more redraft than dynasty value in 2022. He’s less than one month younger than D.J. Moore, who is entering his fifth NFL season. While the door is wide open for Jones to emerge from a very thin Chicago receiving corps with a substantial role, he’s not a player we expect to see move up much in dynasty formats. Keep an eye on his usage this summer before making Jones a speculative redraft target in the final rounds. Other Rookie Profiles Breece Hall Isaiah Spiller Treylon Burks Garrett Wilson Chris Olave Drake London Kenneth Walker III Rachaad White Jameson Williams Abram Smith Malik Willis Skyy Moore Kenny Pickett Zamir White Wandale Robinson Jerome Ford Matt Corral Kevin Harris Jalen Wydermyer John Metchie Calvin Austin Sam Howell ZaQuandre White Tyler Allgeier Jeremy Ruckert Justyn Ross Jashaun Corbin Desmond Ridder Pierre Strong Jr. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES & UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
2022 NFL Mock Draft Final by Mark Morales-Smith
2022 NFL Mock Draft Final by Mark Morales-Smith Following up on my previous mock draft, there have been a ton of updates and rumors as the 2022 NFL Draft draws closer. The 2022 NFL Draft has been one of the most difficult ever to handicap and analyze, but I’m feeling pretty good about this updated and final version. We’ll see how it all plays out soon enough. Mark Morales-Smith – Fulltime Fantasy PICK TEAM PLAYER 1 JAGUARS Travon Walker Georgia 2 LIONS Aidan Hutchinson Michigan 3 TEXANS Ahmad Gardner Cincinnati 4 JETS Kayvon Thibodeaux Oregon 5 GIANTS Evan Neal Alabama 6 PANTHERS Malik Willis Liberty 7 GIANTS Derek Stingley LSU 8 FALCONS Kenny Pickett Pittsburgh 9 SEAHAWKS Ikem Ekwonu North Carolina St 10 JETS Trent McDuffie Washington 11 COMMANDERS Jameson Williams Alabama 12 VIKINGS Kyle Hamilton Notre Dame 13 TEXANS Charles Cross Mississippi St 14 RAVENS Drake London USC 15 EAGLES Jermaine Johnson Florida St 16 SAINTS Garrett Wilson Ohio St 17 CHARGERS Jordan Davis Georgia 18 EAGLES Andrew Booth Clemson 19 SAINTS Trevor Penning Northern Iowa 20 STEELERS Desmond Ridder Cincinnati 21 PATRIOTS Nakobe Dean Georgia 22 PACKERS Chris Olave Ohio St 23 CARDINALS Breece Hall Iowa St 24 COWBOYS Treylon Burks Arkansas 25 BILLS David Ojabo Michigan 26 TITANS Roger McCreary Auburn 27 BUCCANEERS Tyler Linderbaum Iowa 28 PACKERS George Karlaftis Purdue 29 CHIEFS Jahan Dotson Penn St 30 CHIEFS Daxton Hill Michigan 31 BENGALS Kaiir Elam Florida 32 LIONS Matt Corral Mississippi 1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Travon Walker (DE) – Walker is now the betting favorite to go first overall to the Jags. I don’t like the pick. Then again, I don’t like much of anything they’ve done since drafting Jalen Ramsey. 2. Detroit Lions – Aiden Hutchinson (DE) –This is a steal for the Lions. He should have been the first edge rusher off the board. 3. Houston Texans – Ahmad Gardner (CB) – The Texans need everything, and Sauce is the best player in this draft. They need to go the best available and they do here. 4. New York Jets – Kayvon Thibodeaux (EDGE) – With Gardner off the board to the Texans, Thibodeaux is the no-brainer choice here. They could go offensive line, but I doubt it after how much they’ve invested into the line in recent years. 5. New York Giants – Evan Neal (OT) – The Giants offensive line has been a disaster for seemingly forever at this point. They’ll take another swing at it here. 6. Carolina Panthers – Malik Willis (QB) – The Panthers desperately need a quarterback and go after the one with the most upside. 7. New York Giants (from Chicago Bears) – Derek Stingley (CB) – With a great Pro Day and positive news regarding his health, Stingley is on the rise and should land in the top 10 by draft day. I have the Giants snagging him at pick seven. 8. Atlanta Falcons – Kenny Pickett (QB) – The Falcons need a lot of help and here they address the most important position with the best quarterback in this year’s draft. 9. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos) –Ickey Ekwonu (OT)– Seattle is now in full rebuild mode. The offensive line has been putting Russell Wilson in danger for years and they need to protect whoever their future QB may be. Ekwonu is a versatile lineman who can be moved around the line with franchise LT potential. 10. New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks) – Trent McDuffie (CB) – After missing out on Sauce Gardner with their first pick, the Jets grab McDuffie here to help in coverage. 11. Washington Commanders – Jameson Williams (WR) – I’ve gone back and forth where I think Williams will go. At the end of the day, his speed is too great not to land him as the top wideout off the board. 12. Minnesota Vikings – Kyle Hamilton (S) – If Hamilton wasn’t a safety he’d be a top-five pick. The Vikings just can’t let a player this good slip any further. 13. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns) –– Charles Cross (OT) – The Texans need to rebuild their entire team from the ground up. They seem to want to give Davis Mills a chance and giving him a line is the only fair way to start that process. Cross could even take over for Laremy Tunsil if the Texans move on from him. 14. Baltimore Ravens – Drake London (WR) – The Ravens add a big body to line up opposite the speedy Hollywood Brown. Both to complement Brown and give a big outside target to an inaccurate quarterback. 15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins) – Jermaine Johnson II (EDGE) – The Eagles will be thrilled if an edge rusher of this caliber falls to them at pick 15. 16. New Orleans Saints (from Indianapolis Colts through Philadelphia Eagles) – Garrett Wilson (WR) – The Saints have been in desperate need of a WR to pair with Michael Thomas for years now and with Thomas’s health still very much in question Wilson falling this far is a dream pick. 17. Los Angeles Chargers – Jordan Davis (DT) – Davis is better than the 17th player in this draft and after slipping by a few teams he lands in the Chargers’ laps. 18. Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints) – Andrew Booth Jr. (CB) – Booth is being severely undervalued by many analysts and I don’t see how he isn’t a first-round pick and even 18th may be too low. The Eagles snag him here. 19. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles) – Trevor Penning (OT) – After losing Terron Armstead to the Miami Dolphins, the Saints draft who they hope is his long-term replacement. 20. Pittsburgh Steelers – Desmond Ridder (QB) – The Steelers have one glaring need and Ridder could be the answer. It wouldn’t be a shock if he ended up being the best QB in this draft. 21. New England Patriots – Nakobe
Rookie Scouting Profile: RB Dameon Pierce
Dameon Pierce (RB) Florida Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 5-10 219 4.59 02/19/2000 Day 2 late 2nd Chris Carson College Production Rushed for 2,123 yards and 32 TDs as a
College Production
College Production
Rushed for 2,123 yards and 32 TDs as a senior at Bainbridge (Ga.) High and spurned Alabama for Florida. Got 69 carries as a freshman for the Gators and produced 424 yards and a pair of scores. In 2020 rushed 106 times for a team-high 503 rushing yards and also contributed 17/156 as a receiver. Broke out in junior season, scoring 13 times on the ground in just 100 attempts and snagging 19-of-19 targets for an additional three scores.
Strengths
• Absolute beast. PFF’s highest-graded RB from 2021 as a runner and ranked 6th as a receiver.
• Hauled in all 19 targets.
• Scored a whopping 16 touchdowns on just 119 touches in 2021.
• 138 Elusive Rating ranked 14th amongst all running backs and was top-20 in yards per route run.
• Extremely powerful and violent runner who…
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1st Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Industry Version
Ready for a 2022 NFL Mock Draft? The main thing about trying to get a consensus on the many 2022 NFL mock drafts out there is there is no consensus. Anyone who labors to put together a mock tries to think for 32 different teams but there can be wildly different opinions of draft needs and strategies. After posting my first 2022 NFL Mock Draft of the season and an update from Mark, I reached out to some of the biggest names and sites and accumulated all the picks to see what other analysts were thinking. After gathering all the info, the results did not disappoint and were quite contrary to my mock draft 1.0. Thanks to all the other analysts who participated and contributed to this mock. Be sure to support their work and show appreciation for this updated 2022 NFL mock draft industry version. 1. Jacksonville Jaguars (Matt Schauf @ DraftSharks) Aiden Hutchinson (DE) Going with the odds-on favorite. You could argue that Travon Walker and/or Kayvon Thibodeaux carry more upside, but Hutchinson doesn’t lack there: 63rd-percentile speed score and 1.2 tackles for loss per game last year. 2. Detroit Lions (BidDaddyDrisk @ FootballAbsurdity) Kayvon Thibodeaux (DE) The Lions need a true difference-maker on the edge, and Kayvon Thibodeaux is that player. Athletic, bendy, and productive, the Oregon product fits perfectly into Aaron Glenn’s defense. 3. Houston Texans (Jody Smith- FullTime Fantasy) Travon Walker (DE) The Texans have needs at every position and can address tackle at 13. In Walker, Houston grabs an ascending talent in this 2022 NFL Mock Draft who blew away scouts and the Combine. Walker is an impact pass rusher and presence that will give the franchise the kind of defensive player they’ve lacked since J.J. Watt left town. 4. New York Jets (Nick Mimikos– StackAttackFantasy) Jermaine Johnson (DE) New York ideally wanted Thibodeaux here and lose out. Sauce Gardner would be the pick if trade-ups were an option but here the Jets take Johnson who they look to pair with Carl Lawson. 5. New York Giants (Jay Felicio– FrontYardFantasy) Evan Neal (OT) It was hard to choose between Ickey Ekwonu and Neal, but the versatility of Neal being able to start at multiple positions along the OL made the difference for me. Neal is ready to be a starter from day 1. Big, physical, and quick for his size, Neal is a great start to rebuilding an offensive line that has been in need of it for a very long time. 6. Carolina Panthers (Amr Gabr– Rotoviz) Charles Cross (OT) Ideally, the Panthers would love to trade back here with no second or third-round pick and lots of holes on the team. But for this exercise, I’m going with Charles Cross, even though Ickey is the better prospect, Cross can play tackle from the get-go. Shore up your offensive line. 7. New York Giants (Jay Felicio– FrontYardFantasy) Ahmad Gardner (CB) As tempting as it was to double-dip OL and go Ekwonu, Gardner is the easy pick here. A perfect fit for new DC Wink Martindale’s defense, Gardner replaces the most-likely cap casualty, James Bradberry. 8. Atlanta Falcons (Tim Talmadge 4for4) Kyle Hamilton (S) The Falcons have a ton of needs and the popular pick for them has been WR. However, this regime has preached going best player available and the best player here is Hamilton. 9. Seattle Seahawks (Cody Carpenter– PlayerProfiler) Malik Wilis (QB) No trade needed, the Seahawks stay at pick no.9 and get what they hope to be the heir apparent to Russell Wilson. Arguably the worst quarterback class since 2013, and at the top of the pedestal is Malik Willis. 10. New York Jets (Nick Mimikos- StackAttackFantasy) Garrett Wilson (WR) If the draft were to fall this way in reality, Joe Douglas would be taking Ikem Ekonwu here. He’s been aggressive for a WR1 and takes his WR here. This is the positional pick Jets fans want to see at 10. 11. Washington Commanders (Matthew Freeman– FantasyPros) Ikem Ekwonu (OT) The Commanders don’t have a massive need at tackle, but Ekwonu can start at guard right away and then eventually move to the outside. He simply represents too much value to pass on outside the top 10. 12. Minnesota Vikings (Kevin Tompkins– FantasyAlarm) Derek Stingley Jr. (CB) Stingley is the pick for the cornerback-needy Vikings, who will get Patrick Peterson – a former LSU alum – as a mentor. Stingley has injury concerns (missed 13 games in the past two seasons) but has the speed, ball skills, and is battle-tested against SEC. 13. Houston Texans (Jody Smith- FullTimeFantasy) Trevor Penning (OT) Expectations are that the Texans want to rebuild from the trenches. Although they just missed out on a crucial need at cornerback, here they nab a solid offensive tackle in Trevor Penning. If Nick Caserio is able to insert instant impact starters in two key positions, it will be a good start for the Texans. 14. Baltimore Ravens (Jase Abbey– IDPGuys) Trent McDuffie (CB) The Ravens were decimated at CB with injuries last year and couldn’t stop the pass. Peters is in the final year of his contract, and a quality third corner is a requirement, not a luxury, in today’s pass-centric league. What McDuffie lacks in size, he makes up for in aggressiveness. He is an excellent cover cornerback, one of the best players remaining, and he fills a need. 15. Philadelphia Eagles (Brandon Hamer– GridironExperts) Drake London (WR) How do you help a Quarterback who struggles with accuracy issues? You get him a massive 6’5 220 receiver who thrives on contested catches and compares his game to Mike Evans. Pairing him with the Slim Reaper and Dallas Goedert gives Jalen Hurts a dynamic trio to work with in 2022. What’s not to like about that? 16. New Orleans Saints (@RenshawFantasy– DynastyDads Pod) Chris Olave (WR) The Saints moved up to grab…Olave?! Olave is the best receiver on some boards and it’s no secret the Saints want to add some
Rookie Scouting Profile: WR Khalil Shakir
Khalil Shakir (WR) Boise State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-0 196 4.43 02/03/2000 Day 2 3rd round Christian Kirk College Production Four-star recruit out of Vista Murrieta High School
College Production
Four-star recruit out of Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta, California, committed to Boise State and played in 10 games during true freshman season, catching 16-of-22 targets for 170 yards and one touchdown. Became full-time starter during sophomore campaign, and put up a 63/872/6 line in 14 starts. During Covid-shortened junior season, caught 52 balls for 719 yards and 6 TDs in 7 games. Named to All-Mountain West First Team in 2021 and played in the Senior Bowl after compiling 1,117 receiving yards and 7 scored on 77 catches. Had second-most catches in the Moutain West since the 2020 season.
Strengths
• Versatile. Took snaps under center, lined up in backfield and on jet sweeps, and played all over the field as a wide receiver. Also has kick return experience.
• Hugely competitive with elite football IQ and character.
• Dangerous downfield threat who seems to always be where the ball is and make a big play each game.
• Very good hands catcher. Plucks passes out of the air in full stride and excels at creating space on breaks.
• Dangerous run-after-catch…
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Rookie Scouting Profile: WR Christian Watson
Christian Watson (WR) North Dakota State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-4 208 4.36 05/12/1999 Round 2 1.12 Chase Claypool College Production After catching 23 passes (8 for touchdowns) as
College Production
After catching 23 passes (8 for touchdowns) as a senior at Plant High School in Tampa, Florida, Watson redshirted his true freshman (2017) season at North Dakota and contributed 9 receptions for 165 yards during the Bisons’ 2018 Division 1 championship run. Was named to the All Missouri Valley Football Conference Second Team in 2019 after posting a 34/732/6 line and an additional rushing score. Promoted to the All-MVFC First Team during the abbreviated 2020 campaign and again in 2021. A four-time FCS champion, Watson also suited up for the 2022 Senior Bowl and stood out in practice all week.
Strengths
• Off the charts metrics, including 96th-percentile 40-yard dash (4.36), 95th-percentile Burst Score (133.5), 97th-percentile catch radius (10.36), and 98th-percentile Speed Score 0f 119.9.
• 38.5-inch vert and 11-foot-4 broad jump indicate an explosive athlete.
• Improved route-running. Uses large frame well to…
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Rookie Scouting Profile: RB Pierre Strong Jr.
Pierre Strong Jr. (RB) South Dakota State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 5-11 205 4.37 12/10/1998 4th Round 3.04 Tevin Coleman College Production Rushed for 2,248 yards and 30 touchdowns during
College Production
Rushed for 2,248 yards and 30 touchdowns during junior year at John L. McClellan High in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a senior, was named Arkanas’ 5A Offensive Player of the Year and committed to South Dakota State on January 16, 2017. Redshirted first season with Jackrabbits but was named Missouri Valley Football Conference Freshman of the Year after rushing for 1,116 yards (9.5 YPC) and 11 scores in 2018. Earned first of three All-MVFC First Team honors in 2019 after compiling 1,187 total yards and 9 TDs. Named First Team All-American, SDSU MVP, and was a finalist for the Walter Camp Award after breakout 2021 campaign after leading FCS with 1,673 rushing yards and ranking 2nd with 18 touchdowns on the ground.
Strengths
• Superior speed. Led all running backs at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.37 40-yard dash and also posted a 95th-percentile 113.5 Speed Score. Had 10 touchdowns from 50-plus yards at SDSU.
• One-cut runner that can burst around the edge and consistently churn out huge gains.
• Plus vision with a good feel for lanes. Knows where defenders are and is able to find gaps at a consistent rate.
• Footwork and balance fit well in
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