5 biggest boom-or-bust prospects in NFL Draft 2022

The boom-or-bust NFL Draft prospect comes with many risks but potentially an excellent reward for the team that selects them. Situations such as injuries, overall size, and relative competition in college football can contribute to risk for certain prospects. At the same time, their raw talent and unique skillsets may indicate a potentially high reward.

It's always important to weigh risk versus reward on draft day, and this year is no different. Here are five of the biggest boom-or-bust prospects entering the 2022 NFL Draft, which will begin on April 28th.

High-risk, high-reward 2022 NFL Draft prospects

#5 - WR Jameson Williams, Alabama

Jameson Williams spent just one season with Alabama after transferring from Ohio State, but he made it count in a big way. He has totaled a massive 79 receptions for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns in 15 games in the 2021 college football season, becoming the highest-rated wide receiver prospect in this year's NFL draft class on most expert boards.

The risk of drafting Jameson Williams is based on the significant injury he suffered during the season's final game. He tore his ACL in his knee, a devastating injury for a player who relies on their explosiveness. How he recovers from the injury could determine the type of player he becomes in the NFL.

#4 - CB Derek Stingley Jr., LSU

“Ball skills: phenomenal.”

@JamesPalmerTV chats with @LSUfootball star Derek Stingley Jr. after his impressive Pro Day. https://t.co/s6Gks9pIsk

Derek Stingley Jr. had an incredible freshman season at LSU, recording six interceptions and defending 15 passes in 15 games. Over the next two years combined, he played in just 10 games while defending just five passes and failing to record an interception. While raw talent is there, the mix of injuries and a massive drop in overall production is a significant concern.