CHASE PETERSEN MOCK DRAFT 2.0 - COMBINE OVERREACTION

By Chase Petersen

With the combine concluded, I thought it would be a good time to drop another mock draft. However, I didn’t want to use the regular format, so instead I bring to you the 2022 Combine Mock Draft. The rules: No positional value, team needs considered to some extent, and strictly based on individual performances in Indy. If you’re all about height-weight-speed, this is the mock draft for you!

Jaguars, Jacksonville Jaguars 2020

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

2021 Record: 3-14

Jordan Davis, IDL, Georgia

Wow. Just, wow. Jordan Davis was sent here from another planet. 6’6”, 341 pounds, 34” arms, and he ran a 4.78!!! He also had a 32” vertical and a 123” broad jump. There are LBs in this class with worse numbers than that, and Davis did it at THREE HUNDRED FORTY ONE POUNDS!!

Lions, Detroit Lions 2020

2. Detroit Lions

2021 Record: 3-13-1

Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia

Walker is another one of those guys that makes you sit back and ask “How is it possible he can move like that?” 6’5”, 272 pounds, 35 ½” arms, and a 4.51 40 time. Not to mention the 35 ½” vertical, 123” broad jump, and sub-7 second 3 cone. Walker is just an absolute freak of an athlete, and probably solidified himself as a top 15 pick.

Texans, Houston Texans 2020

3. Houston Texans

2021 Record: 4-13

Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa

Penning was fantastic this week. He came in at 6’7”, 325 pounds, with over 34” arms. He then ran a 4.89 40, had a 28” vertical, a 111” broad, and had a 7.25 3 cone, the best out of all offensive linemen.

Jets, New York Jets

4. New York Jets

2021 Record: 4-13

Amare Barno, EDGE, Virginia Tech

Holy crap, did you see what Amare Barno did in Indy? 6’5” 246 pounds, 34” arms, and he ran 4.36. Add on a 37” vertical, and a 136” broad jump, and one could say Barno would be a top 5 most athletic WIDE RECEIVER in the class.

Giants, New York Giants 2020

5. New York Giants

2021 Record: 4-13

Tariq Woolen, CB, UTSA

If you didn’t know this name before the combine, you surely know it now. Woolen measured in at 6’4”, 205 pound, with 33 ⅝” arms. He then dashed his way to a 4.26 40 and skied for a 42” vertical.

Panthers, Carolina Panthers 2020

6. Carolina Panthers

2021 Record: 5-12

Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati

Ridder was electric during his workout. 6’3”, 211 pounds, with 10” hands, he ran a 4.52 40. With that added a 36” vertical, 127” broad jump, and effortlessly throwing 50+ yard bombs on the field, he moved himself up in the QB conversation for sure. 

Giants, New York Giants 2020

7. New York Giants (via Chicago)

2021 Record: 4-13 (Bears 6-11)

Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State

No single player has won the off-season more than this kid. Watson came in at 6’4”, 208 pounds, and he raced to a 4.36 40 time. He also had over 10” hands, a nearly 39” vertical, and a 136” broad. He might have moved himself into the top 32 come April.

Falcons, Atlanta Falcons 2020

8. Atlanta Falcons

2021 Record: 7-10

Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner, CB, Cincinnati

Ahmad Gardner answered every question thrown his way this week. Standing at 6’3”, 190 pounds, with 33 ½” arms, the question for Gardner was his speed. He shut those down with an impressive 4.41 40 time. Sauce may have earned the CB1 spot outright.

Broncos, Denver Broncos 2020

9. Denver Broncos

2021 Record: 7-10

Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon

Thibodeaux didn’t do much at the combine, but what he did, he knocked out of the park. 4.58 40 yard dash and 27 reps on the bench (leading all EDGEs) was enough to earn him a spot in the top 10.

Jets, New York Jets

10. New York Jets (via Seattle)

2021 Record: 4-13 (Seahawks 7-10)

Bernhard Raimann, OT, Central Michigan

Raimann was another one of the standout offensive linemen this week in Indy. Coming in at 6’6”, 303 pounds, with 33” arms, he proved to have the perfect size. Match that with his 5.05 40, 30.5” vertical, and 117” broad jump, he showed the explosiveness required to win in the NFL. Oh, and he also did the 4th most reps on the bench of all combine participants.

11. Washington Commanders

2021 Record: 7-10

Zion Johnson, IOL, Boston College

Zion Johnson dominated the combine in a multitude of ways. For starters he had 32 bench reps, most of all players. Then he paired that with 34” arms, a 32” vertical, and a 5.18 40 yard time.

Vikings, Minnesota Vikings

12. Minnesota Vikings

2021 Record: 8-9

Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota

Mafe had himself a week in Indy. Standing at 6’4”, weighing in at 264 pounds, with 32 ⅝” arms, he proved to be a specimen. Then he blazed a 4.53 40, had a 38” vertical, and a 125” broad jump.

Cleveland Browns Season, Cleveland Browns 2020

13. Cleveland Browns

2021 Record: 8-9

Jelani Woods, TE, Virginia

Jelani Woods had the best combine of all the TE’s. 6’7”, 259 pounds, with 34 ⅛” arms, he was even bigger than I originally believed him to be. Then Woods ran 4.61 and threw up the most reps of any TE on the bench.

Baltimore Ravens

14. Baltimore Ravens

2021 Record: 8-9

Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan

Most people’s #1 player in the draft had himself a day at the combine. Coming in at 6’7”, 260 pounds, with 32 ⅛” arms. He followed that up with a 4.74 40, a 36” vertical, a 6.73 3 cone. He did nothing to prove people wrong about being the possible #1 overall pick.

Eagles, Philadelphia Eagles 2020

15. Philadelphia Eagles (via Miami)

2021 Record: 9-8 (Dolphins 9-8)

Leo Chenal, LB, Wisconsin

Chenal had the best combine of all the linebackers. 6’3”, 250 pounds, 4.53 40, 40.5” vertical, and a 128” broad showed he has the size, speed, and explosiveness to be a good NFL LB. 

Eagles, Philadelphia Eagles 2020

16. Philadelphia Eagles (via Indianapolis)

2021 Record: 9-8 (Colts 9-8)

Zyon McCollum, CB, Sam Houston State

McCollum was a name I wasn’t familiar with coming into the combine, but shoot am I now. 6’2”, 199 pounds, with 30 ¾” arms, he has the perfect size to play CB in the NFL. Pair that with a 4.33 40, a 39.5” vertical, 132” broad, and a sub-6.5 3 cone, he proved to have the explosiveness and change of direction to succeed at the next level.

Los Angeles Chargers 2020

17. Los Angeles Chargers

2021 Record: 9-8

Kevin Austin, WR, Notre Dame

Kevin Austin’s combine performance forced me to turn his tape back on. Measuring in at 6’2”, 200 pounds, with nearly 33” arms, his size is amazing. He then ran a 4.43, jumped a 39” vertical and a 132” broad jump. He also posted the second best 3 cone time amongst WRs( 6.71).

Saints, New Orleans Saints 2020

18. New Orleans Saints

2021 Record: 9-8

Jermaine Johnson, EDGE, Florida State

This EDGE class is full of elite athletes, and Johnson is no different. Coming in at 6’5”, 254 pounds, with 34” arms, Johnson is built in a lab. He then ran a 4.58, and added a 32” vertical and a 125” broad.

Eagles, Philadelphia Eagles 2020

19. Philadelphia Eagles

2021 Record: 9-8

Devonte Wyatt, IDL, Georgia

Wyatt is just another one of the Georgia Bulldogs that killed the combine. His performance is 1000% going to get overshadowed by Jordan Davis’, but Wyatt’s was still special. 6’3”, 304 pounds, with just under 33” arms, he has the perfect 3T build. He then blazed the fastest 40 time by an interior defensive linemen with a 4.77 and had a 29” vertical.

Steelers, Pittsburgh Steelers 2020

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

2021 Record: 9-7-1

Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State

Andersen came in at 6’3 ½”, 242 pounds, and ran the fastest 40 of all LBs in attendance. (4.42) He added a 36” vertical and a 128” broad. He moved himself up everybody’s board with his performance.

Patriots, New England Patriots

21. New England Patriots

2021 Record: 10-7

Brandon Smith, LB, Penn State

Brandon Smith rocked his combine workout this week. Measuring in at 6’3 ½”, 250 pounds, with nearly 35” arms, he is a freak. On top of that he ran a 4.52, had a 37.5” vertical, and a 128” broad.

Raiders, Las Vegas Raiders

22. Las Vegas Raiders

2021 Record: 10-7

Tyquan Thornton, WR, Baylor

Baylor brought a track team to Indy, and Thorton was the first on display. 6’2”, 188 pounds, Thorton raced to a 4.21u, breaking the combine record for a few moments. It ended up being a 4.28 officially, which speaks for itself.

Cardinals, Arizona Cardinals 2020

23. Arizona Cardinals

2021 Record: 11-6

Kellen Diesch, OT, Arizona State

Diesch came in at 6’7”, 301 pounds, with 32 ¼” arms. He then showed off his athleticism with a 4.89 40, a 32.5” vertical, and a 110” broad jump.

Cowboys, Dallas Cowboys 2020

24. Dallas Cowboys

2021 Record: 12-5

Travis Jones, IDL, Connecticut

Jones showed out this week. 6’4”, 325 pounds, with over 34” arms, he is gigantic! He then ran a 4.92 40, had a 28.5” vertical, and a 110” broad. Jones moved himself up into top 40 conversations.

Bills, Buffalo Bills 2020

25. Buffalo Bills

2021 Record: 11-6

Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State

Easily the biggest winner of all the RBs, Hall raced a 4.39 40, had a 40” vertical, and a 126” broad. All of this while being 5’11” and 217 pounds. Perfect combo of size and speed for the RB position.

Titans, Tennessee Titans 2020

26. Tennessee Titans

2021 Record: 12-5

Matt Waletzko, IOL, North Dakota

Standing at a massive 6’8”, 312 pounds, with tree trunks for arms (36+ inches), Waletzko ran an impressive 5.03 40, and matched it with a 30” vertical. Definitely a guy that a lot of people are turning the tape on for. 

Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2020

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2021 Record: 13-4

Sam Williams, EDGE, Ole Miss

Remember what I said about the EDGE class? Just full of athletes. Williams came in at 6’4”, 261 pounds, and over 33” arms. He then clocked a 4.46 40, 32.5” vertical, and a 123” broad.

Packers, Green Bay Packers

28. Green Bay Packers

2021 Record: 13-4

Calvin Austin, WR, Memphis

Calvin Austin did no more than what was expected of him, but he’s that elite an athlete he still wowed. He’s still tiny, 5’8” 170 pounds, with 30” arms, but his explosiveness is off the charts. 4.32 40, 39.5” vertical, and a 135” broad, and a 6.65 3 cone proves it.

Dolphins, Miami Dolphins 2020

29. Miami Dolphins (via San Francisco)

2021 Record: 9-8 (49ers 10-7)

Zamir White, RB, Georgia

White had a great week. Coming in at 6’, 214 pounds, speed was everyone’s question. He then ran a 4.4 flat to put those to bed. Prepare for Nick Chubb comps.

Chiefs, Kansas City Chiefs 2020

30. Kansas City Chiefs

2021 Record: 12-5

Nick Cross, S, Maryland

Cross was known to be a great athlete, and proved it in Indianapolis. Standing 6’, 212 pounds, and clocked a 4.34 40, he added a 37” vertical, and a 130” broad jump.

Cincinnati Bengals 2020

31. Cincinnati Bengals

2021 Record: 10-7

Dawson Deaton, IOL, Texas Tech

Deaton definitely helped make his name known this week. 6’5”, 306 pounds, with nearly 33” arms, he has great size to play on the offensive interior. Follow that up with a 5.12 40, a 29” vertical, 24 reps on the bench, and a 108” broad, he lit it up.

Lions, Detroit Lions 2020

32. Detroit Lions (via LA Rams)

2021 Record: 3-13-1 (Rams 12-5)

Isaiah Weston, WR, Northern Iowa

To round out the first round is Isaiah Weston. Coming in at 6’3 ½”, 214 pounds, with 32 ½” arms, he has great size. He then ran a 4.42 40, a 40” vertical, a 135” broad jump, and added 20 reps on the bench. 

CHASE PETERSEN

NFL DRaft ANALYST

From just outside Kansas City Missouri, Chase has been obsessed with the NFL Draft for as long as he can remember. An avid Minnesota Vikings and Texas Longhorns fan, connect with Chase on Twitter @SportsTalkCenter

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