Buffalo Bills 2022 NFL Draft: 3 college games to watch in Week 13
Ohio State (2) vs. Michigan (5) 12 pm on FOX
DE Aiden Hutchinson, Michigan
Measurables: 6-6, 265 lbs.
An elite athlete, Aiden Hutchinson, is still learning to use that elite athleticism in his play. Hutchinson has already been a nightmare for Big Ten offenses to deal with, and to see that he is not even maximizing his athletic traits bodes well for his NFL future. Hutchinson is extremely strong and can easily push offensive linemen backward.
Hutchinson’s bull rush is one of the best in college football and has used his power even to knock some lineman to the ground. A solid run defender and pass rusher, Hutchinson does not have any glaring weaknesses in his game. For Hutchinson, the next level is all about putting those intangibles and elite athleticism to work simultaneously.
DE/LB David Ojabo, Michigan
Measurables: 6-5, 250 lbs.
David Ojabo may play across from Hutchinson, but he does not have quite the track record of his partner. Ojabo came on strong this season and has shown such strong traits that many draft analysts are questioning what Michigan rusher is better. Ojabo is a super raw player; still, he only has played football for five years, but he has made leaps in those years.
David Ojabo is damn good. pic.twitter.com/MceZe1681P
— Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) November 13, 2021
With ten sacks and five forced fumbles this season, he has proved that he cannot only get to the quarterback but also force turnovers at an extremely high rate. What may cause some scouts or NFL teams to be hesitant is Ojabo’s first year of success playing football.
Some teams may take this negatively because he has minimal experience, but some may see it the opposite way. The Buffalo Bills were not concerned with the limited experience Greg Rousseau had coming out of the University of Miami and this is a pick that looks like it will work out very well.
TE Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
Measurables: 6-5, 252 lbs.
Jeremy Ruckert may not be as impressive as Kyle Pitts from last season; however, he is a well-rounded, tight-end prospect. His receiving numbers do not jump off the page, but he has solid receiving skills.
Ruckert is a solid prospect; he can block better than most tight ends, and he gives every blocking rep 100% effort. Ruckert has an excellent catch radius and could develop his skills even more in the league.