2022 NFL Draft notebook: Minnesota Vikings could surprise this year and more
By John Blair
- Memphis’s Sean Dykes was one of the more productive tight ends in college football last season catching 47 passes for 581 yards and seven touchdowns. However, he likely lacks the size (6-foot-2 and 224 pounds) to play tight end in the NFL. His best role in the NFL will be as an H-back due to this limitation. He could thrive at this spot though as he shows good athletic ability and the speed to stretch a defense. One area he could improve on is his blocking since he is not very physical in this area.
- Another player who will likely have to shift positions in the NFL is Zander Horvath of Purdue. While Horvath plays running back for the Boilermakers his size and lack of speed make him a better fullback prospect. What teams will love about Horvath is his ability to hurt teams with the ball in his hands. Last season, he rushed for 442 yards and also picked up 304 receiving yards. One concern they might have with him is his blocking ability as he was rarely asked to block in college.
- Iowa middle linebacker Jack Campbell is someone who could have a breakthrough season this year. Campbell was forced to miss the first three games of the 2020 season due to mono but still was able to register 29 tackles, four fumble recoveries, and one pick in just 141 snaps. What makes Campbell stand out as a prospect is his nose for the ball and his high football IQ.