Despite being projected by most mock drafts as a first-round talent, Andrew Booth Jr. didn’t hear his name called in round one of the 2022 NFL Draft. Still, the former Clemson cornerback should fall off the board very quickly in round two on Friday.
After trading their original first-round selections, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings have the No. 33 and No. 34 picks, respectively, and both are cornerback-needy teams.
According to USA TODAY Sports’ Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, Booth is the third-best remaining prospect, behind Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean and Liberty quarterback Malik Willis. Here’s what Middlehurst-Schwartz had to say about Booth.
The combination of quick feet at the line of scrimmage and rapid closing speed to get his hands on the ball make Booth a formidable matchup when he maintains his composure. Receivers can turn his aggressiveness against him, however, making it imperative for Booth to play with more restraint at the next level.
The 2021 First-team All-ACC selection finished his collegiate career with 75 tackles, ten pass breakups and five interceptions, three of which came last season. Four cornerbacks were taken in round one, so outside of Booth, the Buccaneers and Vikings don’t have many options left in the cornerback department.
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