We at the moment are lower than one week from the Washington Commanders making picks within the 2022 NFL draft.
Former Washington tight finish Logan Paulsen was a visitor Friday on John Keim’s podcast.
With Washington nonetheless proudly owning the No. 11 choice, Paulsen stated it was troublesome establishing his draft order, positional worth on the numerous positions, and per participant. He stated he loved it, but it surely was very time-intensive for him.
Paulsen stated boldly the whole high 10 is down this draft however does really feel late first spherical all the way in which as much as 50 gamers might be ranked and or drafted interchangeably.
The previous tight finish says Kayvon Thibodeaux (Oregon) and Derek Stingley (LSU) with their expertise alone would make sure high 10 picks, however they’ve points, so it’s unsure how early they are going to be chosen.
Kenny Pickett is based on Paulsen “a backside of the primary spherical participant for me”, however feels the Panthers want a quarterback so desperately, he went forward and predicted Pickett to Carolina at No. 6, largely as a result of he doesn’t see anybody buying and selling as much as No. 6.
As for Washington on the No. 11 place, Paulsen predicted Alabama vast receiver Jameson Williams to be the choice. He expects receiving some warmth for the choose, however stated the issues he likes most is the physicality, and blocking of Williams, displaying toughness. Paulsen believes Williams is probably the most explosive offensive participant within the draft.
Williams’ upside is one thing Paulsen stated scouts can’t overstate, and he could be one of many 5 quickest guys within the draft. His shallow crossing routes are nice and he’s a punt returner. Paulsen additionally spoke to coaches who love the bodily play of Williams.
Paulsen talked about liking Drake London and Alec Pierce as huge bodily receivers and large upsides and might be taken later than No. 11 by Washington.
“The man who might be probably the most attention-grabbing for this workforce is Christian Watson. He has this lengthy stride and is an explosive playmaker. I like him, and I like his upside. However he’s very, very uncooked and struggled with the press (protection) on the Senior Bowl. The problem for him (Pierce) is I’ve him a late second, early third, and Washington doesn’t have a third-round choose.”
I felt like there are guys that I preferred extra for the function (Buffalo Nickel backer) than Kyle Hamilton when they’re selecting at No. 47. Jaquan Brisker (Penn State). He’s very bodily, the way in which he suits runs, he isn’t afraid, nice tackler, defeats blocks effectively, and has higher protection capability than Landon (Collins) does.”
Tyler Smith is a 6-foot-5 325-pound guard out of Tulsa that Paulsen actually likes. He stated it’s in all probability the rawest movie he’s ever seen. He’s in all places, and doesn’t use his arms effectively however he’s this gigantic dancing bear of a human that they might plug in and play particularly with offensive line coach John Matsko…If he’s to slide to No. 47, I’d leap throughout that.”
As all the time, Paulsen was a terrific pay attention, providing some terrific perception into a number of the high prospects in subsequent week’s draft.