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Penn State football 2022 NFL draft player signing tracker

The Penn State football 2022 NFL draft player signing tracker is now live!

Penn State is coming off an impressive 2022 NFL draft that saw a Big Ten-leading eight players selected by NFL franchises. The highlight of the draft class was first-round pick [autotag]Jahan Dotson[/autotag] going to the Washington Commanders as the highest-drafted receiver from Penn State in nearly 40 years.

But now that the draft picks have all been made, it is now time to see just how lucrative those rookie contracts will end up being for the eight drafted Nittany Lions. As is to be expected, players selected in the later rounds will likely be among the first in this draft class to let the ink dry on their fresh contracts, while some of the earlier picks may benefit from seeing how some contracts are coming together.

We’ll keep tabs on all of the draft pick contracts to be signed this year by Penn State players who have become NFL rookies in 2022, and we will update this information as needed when more information does become available. Contract details used here are obtained through the terrific sports contract resources available from Spotrac.

Green Bay Packers add Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks as undrafted free agent

Ellis Brooks may not have been drafted, but he’s joining a couple of Penn State players in Green Bay

Prior to the NFL draft, Green Bay Packers safety [autotag]Adrian Amos[/autotag] wondered on Twitter if the Packers would be adding any Nittany Lions to the roster. As it turns out, they added two. After the conclusion of the 2022 NFL draft, the Packers signed Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks to an undrafted free agent contract.

News of Brooks signing with the Packers was first broken by The Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter Eric Kolenich, via Twitter.

Brooks opted to leave Penn State with eligibility remaining to take a shot at being drafted by an NFL team, but he was viewed by many as a late-round draft pick at best once he declared for the draft. His linebacker partner, [autotag]Brandon Smith[/autotag], was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

The Packers used a late seventh-round draft pick in 2022 NFL draft to select Penn State offensive lineman [autotag]Rasheed Walker[/autotag].

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NFL Draft: Breaking down how Rasheed Walker fits with Green Bay Packers

Will Rasheed Walker be able to fit in with the Green Bay PAckers after being a lat seventh-round pick?

The reigning two-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers can only win MVP’s when he is able to stand upright, the Packers drafting [autotag]Rasheed Walker[/autotag] proves they remain steadfast in building around him.

The Packers have had trouble over the last couple years with their offensive line staying healthy. Rasheed Walker was a very successful, and honestly a very aggressive, tackle for the Nittany Lions. He protected Sean Clifford’s blindside successfully during his tenure while also proving to be a reliable run blocker.

He will be joining a talented offensive line group highlighted by All-Pro David Bakhtiari, Walker will have a chance to learn from him while also working to earn a roster spot. Make no bones about it, being this late of a draft pick guarantees him nothing. He will have to earn his roster spot but he has the talent to do so.

Penn State had more 2022 NFL draft picks than any Big Ten team

Penn State had the most players from the Big Ten drafted in the 2022 NFL draft

Penn State may not have had as many draft picks in the 2022 NFL draft as the reigning national champions from Georgia (nobody did), but the Nittany Lions did deliver on some of the draft expectations for this most recent draft class. Penn State ended the draft with eight players selected by NFL teams, which was more than any Big Ten team had this season.

Penn State’s eight draft picks included;

  • [autotag]Jahan Dotson[/autotag], WR (Washington)
  • [autotag]Arnold Ebiketie[/autotag], DE (Atlanta)
  • [autotag]Jaquan Brisker[/autotag], S (Chicago)
  • [autotag]Brandon Smith[/autotag], LB (Carolina)
  • [autotag]Jordan Stout[/autotag], P (Baltimore)
  • [autotag]Tariq Castro-Fields[/autotag], DB (San Francisco)
  • [autotag]Rasheed Walker[/autotag], OT (Green Bay)
  • [autotag]Jesse Luketa[/autotag], LB (Arizona)

Not a bad three-day result for Penn State, and a good way to follow up a solid draft class from 2021 as well. Penn State even had one more player drafted this year than perennial NFL factory Alabama, with the Crimson Tide ending the draft with seven players.

Penn State also had two more players drafted than Ohio State and three more than Michigan and Wisconsin.

Penn State head coach James Franklin has been on the receiving end of a good amount of criticism for not being able to win more at Penn State, and this latest draft result helps strengthen the case for the naysayers. Franklin has certainly established he can recruit among the best of them and send off that talent to the next level. But the last two seasons have failed to deliver the wins that teams with as much NFL talent as Penn State has had should be expected.

But, let’s not pretend Penn State is far removed from playing in New Years Six bowl games in three out of four years, a stretch that included a good amount of the recent NFL talent on the field or a part of the program. But it is fair to suggest Franklin and Penn State do need to redeem themselves a bit on the football field and in the win column in 2022.

But the bottom line is Franklin has another good recruiting sales pitch to offer with eight more players sent to the NFL via the draft, as his list of drafted players only continues to grow year by year.

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2022 NFL draft: Penn State OT Rasheed Walker drafted by Green Bay Packers

Penn State offensive tackle Rasheed Walker was drafted by Green Bay Packers in Round 7.

Another Penn State player is now an official NFL draft selection. Offensive tackle [autotag]Rasheed Walker[/autotag] saw his wait to head to the NFL come to an end when the Green Bay Packers used a seventh round draft pick to add the Nittany Lion tackle to their roster.

Rasheed Walker has been viewed as a likely draft pick on Penn State’s roster since the close of the 2021 NFL draft. And although some earlier projections of Walker being a possible first-round draft pick fell well short, Walker is one of Penn State’s highest-drafted offensive tackles of the James Franklin era. Walker is the third offensive tackle from Penn State to be drafted under Franklin. He follows Will Fries, who was a seventh-round pick of Arizona in 2021 and Donovan Smith, a second-round pick of Tampa Bay in 2015.

Walker joins a handful of Penn State players in the draft selection process. Wide receiver [autotag]Jahan Dotson[/autotag] was a first-round pick of the Washington Commanders. Defensive end [autotag]Arnold Ebiketie[/autotag] went to the Atlanta Falcons and [autotag]Jaquan Brisker[/autotag] went to the Chicago Bears, both in the second round. Linebacker [autotag]Brandon Smith[/autotag] went to the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round, and punter [autotag]Jordan Stout[/autotag] followed later in the fourth round with the Baltimore Ravens. The sixth round concluded with cornerback [autotag]Tariq Castro-Fields[/autotag] being picked up by the San Francisco 49ers.

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One final 7-round NFL mock draft for the Denver Broncos

Our final seven-round NFL mock draft for the Broncos has arrived!

Draft day has finally arrived, which means it’s time for one final seven-round NFL mock draft for the Denver Broncos. This mock features a lot of changes from our previous version — be sure to check that one out as well!

Would you be happy with this draft class for the Broncos?

Final Ravens 2022 7-round mock draft

We look at a final 2022 seven-round mock draft for the Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have built up plenty of talent throughout the draft over the course of their franchise history. That likely isn’t changing during the 2022 draft, where the team houses 10 draft picks, including nine in the first four rounds.

The 2022 prospect class is considered extremely deep by many, which bodes well for Baltimore. They have plenty of needs, which they’ll be able to look to fill over the course of draft weekend.

Below we look at our final seven-round mock draft for Baltimore, projecting what the Ravens will do with all of their draft picks.

4 OTs the Colts should consider drafting on Day 2

Taking a look at 4 OTs the Colts should consider on Day 2 of the draft.

The Indianapolis Colts don’t have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, but they still have a chance to grab a potential left tackle of the future at some point during Day 2.

With selections at Nos. 42 and 73 overall, the Colts will have their opportunities to take an offensive tackle to compete with Matt Pryor on the blindside. Pryor currently has the leg up in the competition, but things can change quickly.

We’re focusing solely on Day 2 of the draft in this piece for two reasons. One, the Colts don’t have a first-round pick, and it’s unlikely they move into the first round for a tackle. Two, draft weekend is crazy enough so it’s more feasible to wait until the dust is settled to list players available on Day 3.

Be sure to check out our other piece on wide receivers to target on Day 2, and we’ll have more positions to cover leading up to the draft. Also, check out Touchdown Wire’s and Draft Wire’s offensive tackle rankings.

Without further ado, here are four offensive tackle prospects the Colts should consider drafting on Day 2:

NFL draft: Where is Penn State OT Rasheed Walker’s draft stock?

What does the draft stock look like for Penn State OT Rasheed Walker?

As we are just a few days away from the 2022 NFL draft, it’s likely that we may hear a few Nittany Lions’ names called early.

One intriguing name is Penn State offensive tackle [autotag]Rasheed Walker[/autotag]. Walker has had a consistent and impressive season with Penn State.

The biggest question is where is Rasheed Walker‘s draft stock currently?

To start the season, Walker was a highly-touted first-round prospect. Now, he has fluctuated into the third and fourth rounds. His struggles in the 2021 season are a big factor in that. To be fair though, that entire front line struggled immensely to help move the ball and keep the run game consistent. Despite his streaky 2021 season, Walker still has a ton of upside. As mentioned, if there is one thing the Big Ten does well with their offensive line, it’s the amount of experience they bring to the table.

For example, Thayer Munford is the Big Ten’s most experienced offensive lineman in this draft, and teams will fall in love with his reliability.

Minnesota offensive tackle Daniel Faalele has been with the Gophers since the 2018 season and it’s likely he hears his name called as early as the second round.

As far as Rasheed Walker goes, he made his big jump after starting in 13 games at left tackle as a redshirt freshman. He was one of 18 players to make his freshman year debut for Penn State.

Walker has plenty of elite tape to look at and he has shown the ability that he can be a start at the next level. However, one factor other than his 2021 struggles was that he only has experience at left tackle and it’s overly versatile. Walker made all of his starts for Penn State at left tackle. Although he did play at a high level, his lack of experience on the right side might cause him to fall a bit.

However, Walker’s upper body strength, athleticism and experience will be a key factor in bis draft stock. He also went through multiple offensive coordinators and did fairly well adjusting to all of them.

We are just days away from the 2022 NFL draft and Walker is a guy that several teams could benefit from having on their roster.

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Ravens use best player available strategy in latest full 2022 7-round mock draft

The Ravens use the best player available strategy in our latest seven-round mock draft

The Baltimore Ravens will have ample opportunities to add talent to their roster over 2022 draft weekend. They will start the festivities with 10 draft picks, including nine in the first four rounds. That makes for a treasure trove of selections, and plenty of options as to what they could do with them.

One of the strategies that Baltimore has employed over the course of their franchise history is selecting the best players available, regardless of need. Recent examples of this include cornerback Marlon Humphrey and running back J.K. Dobbins, both picks that have turned out extremely well for the franchise.

Below we look at a full Ravens 2022 seven-round mock draft where the team uses the best player available strategy.