2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Peyton Hendershot
- Position: Tight End
- School: Indiana
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 250lbs
Film Watched: Ohio State 2020, Michigan State 2021
Pro's:
- Athletic pass catcher that was moved around the formation at Indiana
- Good hands – snags the ball out of the sky and looks to get north quickly
- A serious target in the redzone, finding ways to sneak open and offer an outlet
- Good use of body to tilt the odds in his favour on shallow routes and contested catches
- Knows how to maximise yardage on every catch and will drag defenders for as long as possible
- Seriously good production as a sophomore and senior at Indiana, combined 1,165 yards and 8 TD’s
Peyton Hendershot is a TE prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored an unofficial 6.92 RAS at the Combine out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 291 out of 941 TE from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/hNcrIIwssJ #RAS via @Mathbomb pic.twitter.com/bx8LvtPidi
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 4, 2022
Con's:
- Aggression as a rusher seldom matched as a blocker – almost disinterested
- Core strength underwhelming, highlighted by lack of base as a pass protector
- Lack of breakaway speed. Shifty, but not fast
- Route running garners little separation and needs refinement – he has more to give at break points
- Junior year saw a major regression in production as Indiana got more vertical offensively
- Arrested on domestic violence charges in 2020. Pled guilty to criminal trespassing
The Verdict:
“One of those players that finds ways to produce for an offense, Peyton Hendershot isn’t going to wow you with size, speed or technique. Where he wins is being put in advantageous positions to sneak away from the attention of a defense and uncover, and Indiana took full advantage of that when Hendershot was fully focused as a football player. Reliable as a pass catcher and a problem with the ball in his hand, Hendershot’s dependability will appeal to a team looking for depth at the tight end position, but his lack of dedication as a blocker will cause concern. Maybe not as much as character concerns though, that resulted in an ex-girlfriend pressing charges and the tight end nearly being kicked off the Hoosier football team. Teams might be able to look beyond his past - but with a cynical eye, is the talent worth the risk?”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
NFL COMPARISON: DURHAM SMYTHE
PREDICTION: UDFA
5/5