2022 NFL Draft Prospect Report: Charlie Kolar

2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT

Pro's:

One of the most productive Tight Ends that we have seen in college football since 2019, producing over 2000 yards in his 3 seasons with the Cyclones.
A lethal red zone playmaker with reliable soft hands, not dropping a target in the end zone throughout college (from 33 targets)
A great target for a Quarterback due to his size, hand eye coordination and timing for jump ball and contested plays.
He showcases good body control and tracking abilities which allow him to make catches outside of what his frame would suggest.
His size makes up the lack of athleticism in comparison to other prospects at the position.
Kolar probably has the best hands and playmaking abilities in the tight end class, another asset that makes up for his slight lack of athleticism.
A ‘traditional’ tight end who plays with an aggressive streak to his game which is seen in his blocking and receiver parts of his game.
His size allows him to bully smaller defenders with ease. He will use his strength and size to gain superior leverage.
Good footballing IQ, good understanding of the game allows him to know where he needs to be and will rarely get caught out position.

Con's:

Kolar’s notable athletic limitations which will cause concern, for instance his explosiveness can look rather static.
High cut frame and a limited amount of power make him appear more of an obstacle as opposed to a threatening blocker. Without the blocking prowess that NFL coaches love to see, a big question mark is whether he can carry on his college success on to the big stage against far superior opposition.
His lack of speed limits his yards after catch ability, additionally he can look a little rigid as a route runner due to his limited flexibility and burst of speed.

The Verdict:

“A three star recruit out of high school who made a solid start for the Iowa State Cyclones as he amassed 137 yards in the air and 3 scores. Followed that up with an impressive sophomore season as he hauled in 51 targets for 697 yards and 7 touchdowns. In the shortened COVID disrupted season he continued to impress having 591 yards in the air and tapping in to the end zone 7 times. Kolar contemplated declaring for the NFL Draft last season however he opted to commit to Iowa for a further year. It proved to be a good choice for his draft stock as he had seen career highs for receptions and yardage (62 receptions for 756 yards) whilst scoring 6 touchdowns. An impressive college career which had seen Kolar labeled as the most productive tight end since 2019, led him to honors such as second-team Big 12 honors in his freshman year and first-team honors in 2019, 2020 and 2021. He was a William V. Campbell Trophy winner this past season, awarded to the most academic athlete in college football."

Luke Renton

NFL Draft/Fantasy Football Analyst

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PREDICTION: 5TH ROUND PICK

Born & raised in Leeds but a big Man City fan, Luke is an avid fantasy football analyst, writing for other standout sites including BRoto Fantasy, KFantasy Sports and 5 Yard Rush. He will be providing nfl draft reports and fantasy articles for the touchdown throughout the season. Find him on Twitter @MCRsBlue!

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2022 NFL Draft Prospect Report: Charlie Kolar