Cole’s Corner: 2022 Offensive Tackle Prospect Rankings

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13. Max Mitchell – Louisiana

Mitchell is predominantly a right tackle with some ability to move to left if needed. He moves quite well but is a lighter tackle. He has excellent balance and plenty of starting experience. Mitchell could certainly afford to gain some more strength in order to handle the NFL pass rushers.

Player Comparison: Jake Matthews

Projection: 4^th – 5^th Round

Best Fits: Miami, New York Jets, Los Angeles Chargers (Wild Card – Dallas)

12. Andrew Stueber – Michigan         

Stueber is a massive and extremely physical right tackle. He is an excellent run blocker with nice pulling ability. He is not the quickest and speed rushers can give him a problem when he is kicking out to his right. Stueber will need to remain at right tackle and continue to serve as a mauler.

Player Comparison: Rob Havenstein

Projection: 4^th – 5^th Round

Best Fits: Chicago, Tennessee, New York Giants (Wild Card – Denver)

11. Abraham Lucas – Washington State

Lucas is a true right tackle with a stockier body frame despite being 6’7”. He has plenty of length and is difficult to speed rush. He also displays some great patience and intelligence on the field. The biggest concerns with Lucas stem from him not being a great athlete, but at the same time there isn’t a bunch of brute strength or power to compensate.

Player Comparison: Teven Jenkins

Projection: 3^rd – 4^th Round

Best Fits: Miami, Las Vegas, Dallas (Wild Card – Seattle)

10. Cordell Volson – North Dakota State

Volson might be a developmental right tackle initially but he does feature a nasty demeanor as a blocker. He doesn’t have great lateral movement but downhill he can level some defenders. He needs plenty of work as a pass protector. There is some untapped potential with Volson.

Player Comparison: Dillon Radunz

Projection: 3^rd – 4^th Round

Best Fits: Tennessee, Indianapolis, Cleveland (Wild Card – New York Giants)

9. Braxton Jones – Southern Utah

Jones is an agile left tackle who has promising footwork. He has strong body control and nice positioning. Jones also is equipped with some excellent length which allows him to easily get his hands on edge rushers. Jones is not overpowering as a run blocker but fits well with pass heavy schemes.

Player Comparison: Braden Smith

Projection: 3^rd – 4^th Round

Best Fits: Las Vegas, Seattle, Los Angeles Rams (Wild Card – Green Bay)

8. Rasheed Walker – Penn State

Walker was the starting left tackle at Penn State, yet he does have the ability to play at right tackle as well. He got a lot of playing experience during his time with the Nittany Lions. Walker is best as a pass blocker due to his quickness and his great hand work. He also has some nice hand strength and punch. As a run blocker, Walker gets to the second level quickly. Sometimes Walker gets countered on the inside and bigger/strong ends can overpower him. Walker could start right away or serve as immediate depth.

Player Comparison: Charles Leno Jr.

Projection: 3^rd – 4^th Round

Best Fits: Chicago, Cincinnati, Carolina (Wild Card – Los Angeles Rams) 

7. Daniel Faalele – Minnesota

Faalele is a monster of a man at 6’8” and 380 pounds. The large right tackle eats up defensive ends and as a run blocker easily moves defenders out of the way. Faalele still moves pretty well but will be best with a run heavy team. He is still a fairly raw prospect with plenty of development still necessary. The boom or bust potential is definitely there, but Faalele will go in the first two days because of the potential.

Player Comparison: Trent Brown

Projection: 2^nd – 3^rd Round

Best Fits: Indianapolis, Tennessee, Dallas (Wild Card – Cleveland)

6. Bernhard Raimann – Central Michigan

Raimann used to be a tight end but then became a tackle in college. Even after gaining the additional weight, Raimann is still very athletic with quick feet. He translates best as a left tackle and since he does most everything well, he could start right away. Raimann is still developing due to being fairly new to the position and he can still afford to gain some more power.

Player Comparison: Joe Staley

Projection: 2^nd – 3^rd Round

Best Fits: Los Angeles Rams, Seattle, Green Bay (Wild Card – Buffalo)

5. Nicholas Petit-Frere – Ohio State

Petit-Frere had been the starting right tackle for the Buckeyes prior to spending last season at left tackle. He can truly play on either side and have success. Petit-Frere is smooth in pass protection and displays some clean footwork. He has some solid size and a natural tackle frame. Even though he will be best in a pass heavy scheme, Petit-Frere is still a good run blocker. He is usually fairly consistent each game. Occasionally he will have some technique lapses but that is few and far between.

Player Comparison: Cam Robinson

Projection: 2^nd – 3^rd Round

Best Fits: Miami, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers (Wild Card – Chicago)

4. Trevor Penning – Northern Iowa

Penning is a left tackle that also has the versatility to switch over to the right side. He is powerful, nasty and equally effective as a run and pass blocker. Penning lacks a bit of bend which sometimes lets edge rushers get to his chest or dip under his block. Overall, he has loads of talent and will start right away.

Player Comparison: Taylor Decker

Projection: 1^st – Early 2^nd Round

Best Fits: New Orleans, Chicago, Carolina (Wild Card – Denver)

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