The Falcons looked to have a clear direction in the 2022 NFL Draft, targeting physical players to establish a toughness in the locker room. Although it seems that the Falcons prioritized physicality, a lot of the new members of Atlanta’s 2022 class tested well athletically. Using RAS (Relative Athletic Score), let’s see how they match up
WR Drake London
London was injured during the combine, but he told the Falcons he ran a 4.54 40-yard dash.
Drake London was drafted with pick 8 of round 1 in the 2022 draft class. He does not qualify for a RAS due to a lack of measurements. https://t.co/08rNDkgdMA #RAS #Falcons pic.twitter.com/AJ7qOY4z35
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 29, 2022
EDGE Arnold Ebiketie
As you can see, although he isn’t the biggest edge rusher, Ebiketie tested very well in terms of explosiveness and agility.
Arnold Ebiketie was drafted with pick 38 of round 2 in the 2022 draft class. He scored a 8.9 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 166 out of 1503 DE from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/iouxCLm3gE #RAS #Falcons pic.twitter.com/34bLbXHrVd
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 29, 2022
LB Troy Andersen
As we all know, Andersen was one of the athletic freaks of this class. He has the best testing numbers for a linebacker ever, according to RAS.
Troy Andersen is a LB prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored a 10 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 2 out of 2419 LB from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/Fv81WZouP4 #RAS pic.twitter.com/8Uc0FCHKh9
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 26, 2022
QB Desmond Ridder
Although Ridder isn’t known for his athleticism, he tested very well and looks to be a foundational piece for the Falcons.
Desmond Ridder is a QB prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.8 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 18 out of 831 QB from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/xc4lrKVVko #RAS via @Mathbomb pic.twitter.com/XT9Ylcjc9P
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 4, 2022
EDGE DeAngelo Malone
Malone is similar to Ebiketie, while he isn’t as athletic, he is a very explosive rusher that’s a bit undersized for the position.
Another one a lot of folks were waiting on.
DeAngelo Malone is a DE prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored a 9.03 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 144 out of 1479 DE from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/FL0927qIJG #RAS pic.twitter.com/TXqx0qCUdo
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 9, 2022
RB Tyler Allgeier
Allgeier is a more physical back with a little less wiggle, but he’s still an exciting player because of his size.
Tyler Allgeier is a RB prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored a 7.4 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 425 out of 1632 RB from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/1t3Pg24qRW #RAS pic.twitter.com/VYZ9kZaNg0
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 27, 2022
IOL Justin Shaffer
Justin Shaffer was a mauler in the run game at Georgia, but he needs some work as a pass protector. That reflects in his testing.
Justin Shaffer is a OG prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored a 7.43 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 313 out of 1215 OG from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/oKET1o797O #RAS pic.twitter.com/bzIGOeBcUe
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 28, 2022
TE John FitzPatrick
FitzPatrick is a blueprint Lee Smith replacement; he’s 6’7 with soft hands and is a rock solid blocker at the position.
John Fitzpatrick was drafted with pick 213 of round 6 in the 2022 draft class. He does not qualify for a RAS due to a lack of measurements. https://t.co/77ZFNmnkxG #RAS #Falcons pic.twitter.com/JcsGkxfiMF
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 30, 2022
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