2022 NFL Mock Draft – Round 3 (65-105) – Charlie Campbell

The Jaguars take more defensive line talent here, and they’ve shown interest in Carter.

In 2021, Carter recorded eight sacks, 31 tackles, two passes defended and a forced fumble. The Gators’ defense struggled in 2020, but Carter was one of the bright spots, notching five sacks, 36 tackles and two passes defended. Carter has quality quickness and athleticism to get after the quarterback. In the NFL, his best fit could come as a three-technique tackle in a 4-3. He also could be a base end who moves inside in the sub package.

Team sources think Carter is a heavy edge defender who can bump inside to rush the quarterback in the sub package. They say that while Carter doesn’t like to grind blocks and got tossed around some as a run defender versus Alabama, they like his athleticism and speed for a defender who is around 6-foot-3, 285 pounds. They feel Carter is similar to Boogie Basham, who was a second-round pick by the Bills in 2021. Carter could get late first-round contention in the 2022 NFL Draft even though scouts feel he is more of a second-round talent.

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Detroit continues to build up its defensive line

Paschal (6-2, 270) was solid for Kentucky in 2021. He had a lot of impressive games for the Wildcats. Paschal is a tough run defender who can contribute some pass rush. In 2021, Paschal had 52 tackles, five sacks and one forced fumble. Paschal worked out well this spring and has tremendous football character and leadership. He can be a base end that also moves inside in the sub package.

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New York could use more talent in case Saquon Barkley doesn’t rebound.

Robinson enjoyed a breakout 2021 season, averaging five yards per carry for 1,343 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also had 35 catches for 296 yards and two touchdowns while showing nice ability as a pass protector in the pocket. Robinson (6-1, 225) has quickness and a burst to get to the second level along with surprising athleticism and agility in the passing game for a big back. He was a real riser with pro teams in 2021.

Months ago, team sources told WalteFootball.com they saw a lot to like about Robinson. “He has low mileage,” said a director of player personnel during 2021. “He’s athletic, instinctive, and has size and power. Right now, he’s our top-rated back.”

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The Texans could use more cornerback depth and talent.

Taylor totaled 60 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and six passes defended in 2021. He was a dependable cover corner for Tennessee in 2020, recording 29 tackles, an interception and four passes defended. In 2019, he totaled 33 tackles, an interception and three passes broken up. As a freshman, he had 40 tackles and two breakups. Taylor will enter the NFL with a lot of good experience against top competition. The 6-foot, 192-pounder has quality size and plays tough. Some limitations in speed and athleticism cause some team staff to question whether Taylor should move to safety in the NFL.

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The Jets take a No. 2 tight end and receiving weapon for Zach Wilson.

Likely (6-4, 241) turned in a good 2021 season for Coastal Carolina, showing serious receiving ability. He then had a solid week at the Senior Bowl despite the better competition. In 2021, Likely caught 59 passes for 912 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a junior (30-601-5) and a sophomore (30-431-5), Likely played well. He was phenomenal red-zone weapon during his collegiate career, totaling 27 touchdowns over four years.

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The Jaguars add some blocking talent. They could develop Walker at guard or tackle.

Walker had a mixed 2021 season, regularly displaying his good skill set and his flawed technique. Versus Ohio State, Walker gave up two huge plays that resulted in game-changing turnovers. The 6-foot-6, 320-pounder is a large offensive tackle with potential to improve as he gains experience. He could end up being a tough run blocker and reliable pass protector. Walker has a good skill set with size, speed and athleticism. He needs to eliminate, however, his tendency to bend at the waist and lunge after defenders. That leads to him having issues in pass protection at times. Walker has talent and upside but needs development. He also could kick inside to guard.

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The Bears need more blocking talent for Justin Fields.

Tom played tackle and center for Wake Forest over the past three seasons and gradually evolved into a tough blocker at the point of attack. The 6-foot-5, 295-pounder has quality height, but at his weight, moving inside to center could be his best fit for the NFL. Team sources say they were impressed by Tom in 2021, and they believe he should man the middle of the line as a pro. They feel Tom could end up being a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he helped himself with an excellent combine workout.

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Seattle could use some help at cornerback.

Jobe notched 38 tackles, four passes broken up and two interceptions in 2021. He played well for Alabama, but he really struggled with Arkansas’ Treylon Burks, who burned him multiple times for huge plays and touchdowns. Jobe collected 55 tackles, two sacks, 11 passes defended and two forced fumbles in 2020. Like Patrick Surtain II, Jobe was a rare freshman defensive back to see the field under Nick Saban and recorded 22 tackles, two passes broken up and an interception, but he looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential. Jobe (6-1, 189) is a big corner who can run and is athletic. Scouts say Jobe has everything you want physically, but they don’t like his inconsistency in coverage.

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The Colts take a quarterback to develop behind Matt Ryan.

In 2021, Ridder completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,334 yards, 30 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Some team sources like Ridder more than other prospects who will probably go ahead of him, but he has received a lot of backup grades by evaluators. The 6-foot-4, 215-pounder has a quality arm with athleticism and speed, but he needs to grow more accurate and consistent as a pocket passer.

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The Falcons grab a linebacker upgrade to stash for a year and then add a special talent to their defense.

Clark was a tackling machine in 2021, ending up as one of with one of the highest totals in the NCAA, and shooting up draft boards. Team sources rave about Clark (6-3, 245), saying his skill set is similar to Micah Parsons’. While Parsons is more explosive and violent as a tackler, Clark has better instincts. They think Clark could be a more athletic and more physical version of Zach Cunningham, who led the NFL in tackles early in his career. Clark is a future three-down starter who is a sideline-to-sideline tackling machine and contribute well in coverage. In 2021, Clark recorded 135 tackles, two forced fumbles, 5.5 sacks, one interception and two passes defended. He had 63 tackles in 2020 and 49 in 2019 to go along with 3.5 sacks. The 6-foot-3, 245-pounder possesses excellent size to go along with quickness and athleticism.

Clark was a consensus second-round pick before the combine medical exam revealed that he needed neck hernia surgery that will likely cost him his rookie season. He is expected to make a full recovery, but the health issue will probably drop him to the mid-rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. Still, Clark could be a mid-round steal for a team that stashes him on injured reserve and then has an early-round value coming to its defense in 2023.

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The Broncos grab a rotational edge rusher to work with Randy Gregory and Bradley Chubb.

Some in the media are projecting Thomas (6-5, 270) to the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but team sources said they don’t have him that high. They feel Thomas could have issues not being strong enough to hold up against inside runs, and they say Thomas is not overly twitchy or explosive. He was very productive in 2021, however, recording 71 tackles, 11.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Thomas notched four sacks in 2020 and 5.5 in 2021. He did not stand out either way at the Senior Bowl.

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The Ravens need some running back depth and have shown interest in White.

White split carries in the typically crowded Georgia backfield, but he impressed in his limited opportunities. Teams sources say they are grading him on Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft and think he could be a starter in the NFL. The 6-foot, 215-pounder possesses a good combination of size and speed. Additionally, he will enter the NFL with fresh legs due to the Georgia backfield platoon. In 2021, White averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 856 yards and 11 touchdowns.

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The Vikings grab some young defensive tackle talent.

Winfrey recorded 23 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 2021. The 6-foot-3, 298-pounder has good speed and athleticism, but his serious lack of instincts makes him a mid-rounder, according to team sources. Winfrey, however, put together an excellent Senior Bowl and was a beast as an interior pass rusher. Here is what an area scout texted me about Winfrey during the Oklahoma-Nebraska game, “Winfrey is a pure three-technique. He’ll get better usage of his skill set in the NFL. They play him as a 0 or 4i primarily in their scheme. He’s better when they let him tee off and 1-gap. His production gets hit taking so many base reps. They’re doing what they need to in order to win. It’s our job as scouts to project him properly.”

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Cleveland has shown interest in Dulcich and cut Austin Hooper. Here’s some tight end depth.

Dulcich (6-4, 243) went from walk on to being a good tight end for the Bruins and ultimately a second-day prospect for the 2022 NFL Draft. In 2021, he made 42 receptions for 725 yards and five touchdowns. Dulcich flashed in 2020 with 26 catches for 517 yards and five scores. He is a smooth athlete with quickness, route-running, and receiving potential for the NFL. After some development, Dulcich could become a three-down starter.

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Los Angeles adds some running back depth with a power runner to help keep Austin Ekeler healthy.

Pierce (5-10, 215) was a physical load in 2021, but he went under the radar with Florida, which platooned its running backs. Pierce is a powerful back who charges over defenders and displays a second gear to the next level. He also enters the NFL with very litle mileage because the Gators split the carries between Pierce and two other backs. In 2021, Pierce averaged 5.7 yards per carry for 574 yards and 13 touchdowns on only 100 carries. He also caught 19 passes for 216 yards with three touchdowns. While Pierce never produced a big stat line, he has the skill set to be a better pro than college player. He was a sleeper, but after a phenomenal Senior Bowl, Pierce could be a second-round pick and end up as the first running back taken in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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The Texans could use more tight end talent for Davis Mills.

Kolar notched 62 receptions for 756 yards and six touchdowns in 2021. The 6-foot-6, 252-pounder was a quality receiving tight end for Iowa State over the past few seasons. He runs quality routes and has solid hands and an NFL build. Kolar has demonstrated some yards-after-the-catch ability and could be a quality backup, rotational tight end at the pro level. In 2020, Kolar notched 44 receptions for 591 yards and seven touchdowns. He made 51 receptions for 697 yards and seven scores in 2019. Kolar could be a solid mid-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Some young linebacker talent would be good for the Giants.

Smith (6-3, 240) totaled 81 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble and five passes defended in 2021. With Micah Parsons sitting out the 2020 season, Smith flashed for Penn State, showing speed and athleticism. Like Parsons, Smith is a big linebacker who has raw speed. In the shortened eight-game 2020 season, Smith collected 37 tackles, two sacks, an interception and a pass broken up.

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The Falcons could use some linebacker talent.

Muma was a tackling machine for Wyoming in 2021 contending with LSU’s Damone Clark for the nation’s lead in tackles throughout the season. In 2021, Muma totaled 142 stops, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions and one pass defended. In the ground game, Muma is a flow-to-the-ball linebacker who tackles well and generally takes good angles to get to the ball-carrier. He is a missile and can occasionally be overly aggressive, but he is an old-school linebacker who is looking to snuff out runs in a hurry. In pass coverage, Muma does a nice job of dropping and reading the eyes of the quarterback. He is not, however, particularly fluid at changing direction and could be limited in how he defends passing attacks. Muma’s change-of-direction issues make him a poor fit to play man coverage, and he is better suited to just playing zone where he can try to read his way into disrupting passing lanes.

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The Eagles could use some safety talent and have shown interest in Pitre.

Pitre came through with a lot of splash plays for the Bears as a senior, recording 75 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Pitre is intelligent and has instincts to stay around the ball. In pass coverage, the 5-foot-10, 196-pounder is limited because of his size. He lacks the speed or length to be a deep free safety who can play the single-high spot and lock down the deep part of the field. Along with being undersized, Pitre is stiff and not fluid in pass coverage. Hence, he is not a fit to play slot cornerback to run with slot receivers or cover tight ends in man coverage.

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The Steelers need more offensive line talent.

The 6-foot-5, 340-pound Kinnard is a strong blocker with surprising quickness and athleticism. He looked trimmer in 2021 and seemed to move better in space. Kinnard was an excellent contributor for the Wildcats in 2020. He is a massive beast at the point of attack who is a tough run blocker and plays with a mean streak. Kinnard was a tough run blocker in 2019, helping Lynn Bowden to a lot of success when running behind Kinnard and the right side of the offensive line. For the NFL, Kinnard’s best fit might come as a right tackle in a power-man scheme. He also could move inside to right guard as a pro.

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The Patriots grab a receiving weapon for Mac Jones.

The 6-foot, 195-pound Metchie is a smooth, polished receiver who could be a solid No. 2 or 3 receiver in the NFL. He does not have dominant mismatch size or speed, but he runs good routes and is reliable. He totaled 96 catches for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns in 2021 before a torn ACL ended his season in the SEC Championship Game. Metchie had 55 catches for 916 yards and six touchdowns in 2020.

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The Raiders need more young cornerback talent.

Woolen (6-3, 205) is a freak athlete with size and speed, but he has some background and medical concerns that need to be addressed to help him go on Day 2. In 2021, Woolen had 25 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. He recorded 35 tackles, an interception and four breakups in 2020.

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The Cardinals could stand to add more running back depth.

Spiller averaged 5.6 yards per carry in 2021 for 1,011 yards and six touchdowns. He also took 25 catches for 189 yards and a touchdown. His tape as a receiver against Colorado was impressive and will help him with pro evaluators. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound Spiller is put together well with a nice combination of size and quickness.

Spiller ran hard for the Aggies as an underclassman. In 2020, Spiller averaged 5.6 yards per carry for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns. He also had 16 catches for 174 yards. Spiller averaged 5.4 yards per carry in 2019 for 946 yards with 10 touchdowns. That season, he caught 29 passes for 203 yards.

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The Cowboys could use some backup-tight end talent.

Wydermyer totaled 40 receptions for 515 yards and four touchdowns in 2021, but he also dropped some passes. In 2020, he recorded 45 catches for 502 yards and six touchdowns. The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder created a buzz with scouts for having a good skill with a ton of upside during the 2019 season. The Aggies staff raved about Wydermyer to NFL evaluators coming through College Station. In 2019, he totaled 32 receptions for 447 yards and six touchdowns. Wydermyer has good size to him with speed and athleticism. He could have three-down starting potential for the NFL.

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The Bills could use more running back talent and competition.

Badie broke out as a senior, becoming one of the best running backs in college football. In 2021, he averaged 6.0 yards per carry for 1,604 yards and 14 touchdowns. Badie continued to do damage as a receiver with 54 catches for 330 yards and four touchdowns. While didn’t do much on the ground previously, Badie caught 28 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns in 2020 after snatching 32 passes for 356 yards and five touchdowns in 2019.

As a runner, there is a lot to like about Badie (5-7, 199) because he is tough and physical. Badie possesses a nice combination of traits like vision, elusiveness, and superb feet. The elusiveness can be seen with how he cuts around tacklers, spins away, and uses shifty moves to dodge tacklers. Badie is an excellent route-runner out of the backfield, and his shiftiness is very difficult to defend in the open field.

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Tennessee adds some wide receiver depth with a big-play speed receiver.

Austin (5-9, 162) is undersized for the NFL, but he was a productive receiver for Memphis. In 2021, he had 74 catches for 1,149 yards and eight touchdowns. He recorded 63 receptions for 1,053 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2020. Austin did a good job at the Senior Bowl and showed that he has some serious speed for the NFL.

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Tampa Bay grabs some safety depth after losing Jordan Whitehead.

Joseph was one of the best safeties in the Big Ten as a senior, recording 57 tackles, five interceptions and two passes defended. In pass coverage, Joseph is excellent in deep zone as a single-high free safety. He has excellent reaction skills and is quick to break on deep routes. The 6-foot-1, 200-pounder could stand to get stronger and improve his tackling. He also will need to learn NFL schemes to avoid being beaten on double moves.

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The Packers add a deep-shot speed receiver.

Thornton is a speed demon who is a threat to score on any reception. In 2021, he caught 62 passes for 948 yards with 10 touchdowns. The 6-foot-2, 181-pounder ran a blistering 4.28-second time in the 40-yard dash at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. With Thornton being skinny and having issues with press coverage, he could top out as a valuable rotational deep-threat receiver as opposed to an every-down starter.

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The 49ers grab some cornerback talent.

Zaven Collins wasn’t the only Tulsa defender who jumped out in 2020, as Evans had a big season for Tulsa with 29 tackles and three passes broken up while showing blanket coverage. Evans also collected eight breakups over his previous seasons. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Evans has good size, speed and athleticism. He transferred to Missouri for the 2021 season. Evans played well for the Tigers in 2021, collecting 28 tackles, an interception, two forced fumbles and six passes broken up.

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The Chiefs take some more offensive line depth and talent.

Salyer was the Bulldogs’ left tackle in 2021, and he played well overall. He also played some right guard for Georgia. Playing guard could be his best fit in the NFL given his height and lack of length. That was given more proof with some struggles against Alabama in the SEC Championship. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound Salyer is a tough run blocker who has enough quickness and athleticism to pass protect on the inside in the NFL.

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The Bengals add some defensive line depth and competition.

Clemons collected 32 tackles, seven sacks and one forced fumble in 2021. He was a tough defender for the Aggies. Nearly half of his sacks came in one game versus LSU though. Team sources say Clemons (6-5, 270) could be a third- or fourth-round pick who develops into being a starter in the NFL. He is a well-rounded base end who can hold his ground against the run and can rush the passer.

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The Broncos add some interior offensive line depth.

Jurgens (6-3, 290) was a 3-year starter and an effective interior blocker for the Cornhuskers. With excellent speed, Jurgens is fast to hit blocks in the second level and even shows the surprising speed to get to the third level. For the NFL, Jurgens could stand to get stronger to hold up versus heavy nose tackles. In his pro system, Jurgens could fit in a zone-blocking scheme.

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As I reported months ago, the Lions were likely to get a compensatory pick for losing Kenny Golladay in free agency last year, and they ended up getting pick No. 97. DeShon Elliot was a nice bargain signing, but Detroit could use a long-term safety to go with Tracy Walker.

Cook was a good contributor for the Bearcats in 2021, totaling 96 tackles, one sack, two interceptions and nine passes defended. He flashed in other seasons, including four interceptions in 2017. The 6-foot-1, 210-pounder has good size for the NFL.

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The Saints grab some tackle competition.

Mitchell was a good blocker for the Ragin’ Cajuns over the past few seasons, showing the ability to stay on the edge. The 6-foot-5, 299-pounder could use some development with more strength for taking on NFL defensive lineman. Mitchell has just 33.63-inch arms, so it might make more sense for him to move inside to guard as a pro.

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The Browns add some offensive line depth.

Hines (6-3, 349) is a heavy interior blocker who is a large load at the point of attack. He was a bright spot alongside Ed Ingram in 2020, impressing some team evaluators. For the NFL, it would help Hines to lose some weight and improve his ability to handle speed rushers. Some sources believe Hines could have second-day potential for the 2022 NFL Draft.

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The Ravens add some tight end depth.

In 2021, Ruckert hauled in 26 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns. As a receiver, Ruckert has the potential to be a contributing receiving tight end that chips in to a NFL passing attack. Ruckert (6-5, 250) has mismatch size and is very adept at going up to make contested catches over defenders. Ruckertis a willing blocker who has size and strength to get the job done.

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The Eagles grab a backup quarterback.

In 2021, Corral completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,349 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. He had 11 rushing touchdowns with 597 yards on the ground as well. Much of his production came against weak opponents. In 2020, Corral completed 71 percent of his passes for 3,337 yards, 29 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. It was a big improvement from 2019, when he completed 59 percent of his passes for 1,362 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions.

Corral showed good development under Lane Kiffin, starting to realize the potential that made him a top recruit. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Corral has arm talent, is a dangerous runner, shows toughness and leadership ability, and possesses upside to continue to improve.

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The Dolphins could use more running back talent. Cook would be a perfect fit for to add to their blazing fast offense.

Cook split carries in Georgia’s crowded backfield, but he flashed playmaking ability with special speed to break off long runs. He was a solid rotational back for the Bulldogs and would have been a dominant starter at most schools. In 2021, Cook averaged 6.4 yards per carry for 728 yards and seven touchdowns. For the NFL, Cook (5-11, 190) looks like a rotational running back who could provide a speed element and be a special teams contributor. If Cook were thicker and bigger like his brother Dalvin – Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowler -, James Cook would be rated higher.

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The Chiefs grab a backup tight end.

Otton got his 2021 season off to a quality start before being sidelined by COVID-19. He also dealt with some other injuries. On the year, Otton caught 28 passes for 250 yards and a touchdown. As a junior (18-258-1) and sophomore (32-344-2), Otton flashed for the Huskies. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder has some quickness and athleticism.

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Los Angeles could use more edge-rushing talent after losing Von Miller.

In 2021, Enagbare collected 44 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two passes batted. He played well for the Gamecocks and followed up the season with a good week at the Senior Bowl. The 6-foot-4, 259-pound Enagbare has quality speed and athleticism on the edge. He started to make his presence felt as a sophomore in 2020 with six sacks, three forced fumbles and 30 tackles, but he showed real improvement as a pass rusher during his junior season.

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The 49ers add some interior offensive line depth.

The 6-foot-3, 302-pound Fortner was a starter at guard before moving to center as a senior. He was a solid and reliable blocker for the Wildcats. As a pro, Fortner could be start out as a swing backup on the inside of the line with the potential to grow into a starting role at center. Fortner was solid at the Senior Bowl and the combine.

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