5 biggest sleepers to look out for in 2022 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is one of the biggest and most anticipated events of every offseason. It provides all teams with an opportunity to improve their roster for the present and, more importantly, build on the future of the franchise.
While it's always difficult to predict exactly what a team will get out of a prospect, it becomes even more challenging in the later rounds of the NFL Draft. The deeper it goes, the more unpredictable players can, sometimes, be in terms of how much they can contribute to a professional team.
Just because it's difficult to find gems in the later rounds doesn't mean it's impossible. Every year, deep-round sleepers emerge that far exceed a team's initial expectations and make a major impact on their new team. Here are five players who are potential sleeper picks in the later rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Who are the 5 potential sleepers in the 2022 NFL Draft?
#5 - WR Bo Melton, Rutgers
The 2022 NFL Draft features a loaded wide receiver class from top to bottom. Bo Melton is one of the prospects projected to be selected in the later rounds, who could potentially carve out a starting role himself with the right team. He completed an impressive 40-yard dash in 4.34 seconds at the 2022 NFL combine, demonstrating he has the required speed to be an attractive prospect. He chipped in as a kick returner at Rutgers as well.
#4 - RB Tyler Allgeier, BYU
Tyler Allgeier feels like the biggest sleeper in the 2022 NFL Draft. https://t.co/xJVkCHU7QN
Tyler Allgeier is a big and powerful running back from BYU. He checks in with strong measurements of 5'11 height and 220 pounds of muscle while demonstrating solid speed as well. He had a massive 2021 season, rushing for over 1,600 yards and 23 touchdowns, and he has the potential to be a late-round steal in the 2022 draft.