2022 NFL Draft: Live Fantasy Recap (Rounds 4-7)
Rounds 4-7 of the 2022 NFL Draft begin at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 30th. Coverage will conclude on the NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, and also FuboTV Livestream.
You can find all of our player evaluations, including thoughts on players' opportunities and potential fantasy impact in both Best-Ball and re-draft leagues, below. Be sure to refresh this page for ongoing summaries of all mid-to late-round picks.
4.01: Buccaneers - TE Cade Otton, Washington
Otton (6'5/250) was criminally underutilized in a rough Washington offense, never receiving more than 43 targets in any season despite being the Huskies' starter since 2019. Even when he was used he was typically hidden underneath, averaging a career 6.8-yard depth of target. With a willingness to stay inline as a physical blocker, Otton has the ability to start in multi-tight end sets if only because he's comfortable doing the dirty work. He did not test pre-draft with an ankle injury that required surgery and sidelined him throughout the process.
4.02: Texans - RB Dameon Pierce, Florida
A one-year starter at Florida, Pierce was part of a backfield rotation and never amassed more than 106 carries in any college season, totaling 374 offensive touches with the Gators and failing to reach 600 rushing yards in every year. Compactly built at 5'10/218 as one of the best and most willing pass-protectors in this class, Pierce still displayed improved reliability following an uptick in work with no fumbles or drops in 2021, scoring 13 rushing touchdowns to finish one behind Emmitt Smith’s single-season school record for running backs. Pierce displayed ordinary speed (4.59 40) and strength (21 bench reps) in Indianapolis but has the running style to make an impact off the bench in a pinch. His development as a rookie alongside Rex Burkhead will be telling, perhaps even propelling Pierce into the starting lineup mid-season.
4.07: Giants - TE Daniel Bellinger, San Diego State
Although Bellinger's targets steadily increased in every year, his lackluster receiving production stands out, never reaching 360 receiving yards in any season and eclipsing 65 receiving yards once (out of 43 career games). Even so, Bellinger is an above-average athlete for his size (6'5/253), providing sure hands (career 4.2% drop rate) and the explosiveness to win downfield. He projects as a backup Y tight end with upside, though he does have limited competition to stand out as early as his rookie season in New York.
4.17: Raiders - RB Zamir White, Georgia
White was part of a timeshare the last two years, showcasing elite speed (4.40 40) and explosiveness (94th-percentile broad jump) at 6'0/217 as the Bulldogs' thunder on early downs. An individual who has admitted to feeling most comfortable in the weight room, White can immediately succeed as an exclamation point at the next level but has unknown receiving chops with 21 pass targets in his college career. Coach Josh McDaniel presumably views White as Josh Jacobs' long-term replacement assuming the former stays healthy after tearing ACLs in both knees in 2017 and 2018. He is not an immediate option for re-draft leagues.
4.18: Chargers - RB Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M
A larger back (6'0/217) with 613 career touches under his belt as a three-year starter in Bryan, Spiller did not stand out as a three-down option until he shed 10 pounds before his final year, staying sound in pass-pro while becoming a much more elusive option. His explosiveness should be questioned since he failed to tick practically every box in Indianapolis, running a 4.64 40 and falling forward for a 20th-percentile broad jump. He is a terrific case study for strong collegiate production potentially mattering more than an athletic profile at his size.
4.20: Dolphins - WR Erik Ezukanma, Texas Tech
Ezukanma (6'1/209) led Texas Tech in receiving yards in each of the past three seasons, flashing big-play potential with five receptions of 45-plus yards in 2021; his consistency also lacked between contests with seven games compiling fewer than 60 receiving yards. He is comfortable in contested situations if only because he struggles to create separation. With average speed, Ezukanma should at least fill out Miami's depth chart as a buried red zone threat.
4.22: Patriots - RB Pierre Strong Jr., South Dakota State
Strong (5'11/207) is revered for his explosive ability with 76 of his 627 career attempts going for 15- plus yards. Although most of his production came against FCS-level competition, Strong's elite 4.37 40-time makes him a seamless fit as a one-cut runner in any offense. He recorded nine drops on 71 career targets but won't ever be asked to use that skill in New England. This move makes Damien Harris' expiring contract expendable in 2023.
4.23: Ravens - TE Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
The only three-time All-American in Cyclones history, Kolar (6'7/252) was jammed contested targets as a sure-handed threat (five drops on 174 catchable targets throughout his career) since he mastered the art of the sly shove at the top of his routes. Although he never appeared dynamic on tape, he tested as one of the most athletic receivers at the combine, recording elite speed (4.62 40) with a massive wingspan (34.5-inch arms) and above-average explosiveness (77th-percentile in jumping drills). He can be immediately deployed (and win) inside the red zone on 50-50 balls from multi-tight end sets.
4.24: Cowboys - TE Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin
Ferguson (6'5/245) has been on scouts' radars since he was a freshman (36/456/4), recording a career 58.3% contested catch rate while shedding defenders (32 career broken tackles) after the catch. He also set a Badgers record with a reception in 47 consecutive games. Although he lacks the ideal bulk (and struggled to grow at Wisconsin) for his position, Ferguson's above-average ball skills lend hope he can carve out a career as a backup receiving tight end ideally detached from the line.
4.26: Titans - RB Hassan Haskins, Michigan
After spending time at linebacker during his redshirt year, Haskins (6'1/228) returned to his true position and emerged as the Wolverine’s workhorse, finishing as one of only four FBS backs with 1,300 rushing yards and 20 rushing scores last year. With only six carries (out of 270) that resulted in negative yardage in 2021, Haskins' best trait is moving the pile forward. His NFL role might be limited to early downs, but he's favored to make Tennessee's roster as depth since he didn’t fumble in college and has vast experience on special teams coverages (278 career snaps).
4.27: Packers - WR Romeo Doubs, Nevada
Doubs (6'2/204) went from primarily being a deep threat in 2020 (17 yards per catch) to the focal point of Nevada's offense last year, finishing fourth in school history in receiving yards (one spot ahead of Nate Burleson). Having averaged 11.9 yards per punt return including one touchdown (39/463/1) in his career, Doubs' ability to stretch underneath passes into explosive plays will allow him to live near the line of scrimmage (if necessary) at the next level. He has the speed to beat mismatches as Green Bay's rotational WR3/4 if he proves he can survive against NFL physicality.
4.32: Patriots - QB Bailey Zappe, Western Kentucky
Zappe (6'1/215) transferred from Houston Baptist ahead of his final year, setting FBS single-season records for passing touchdowns (62) and passing yards (5,967) in his lone season with WKU. Although his gaudy numbers are impressive, the Hilltoppers' offense was practically ingrained in Zappe, spending the entirety of his career in the same quick-strike system that allowed him to face pressure at the lowest rate of any quarterback in college football last season (12.9% of dropbacks). With average (at best) escapability and inconsistent mechanics, Zappe projects as a career backup that may struggle against certain defensive schemes.
4.33: Steelers - WR Calvin Austin, Memphis
A member of the Memphis track team for two years, Austin (5'8/170) was more of a wide runner than receiver with the Tigers, averaging an AAC-high 95.8 receiving yards per game including five receptions of 50-plus yards in 2021. Austin was rarely shoved screens despite his elite speed (4.32 40), consistently earning yards from the boundary where he ran 90.5% of his routes last year. His size will likely pigeonhole him as a gadget receiver with the Steelers but he offers the explosiveness and versatility on special teams (career 11.1 yards per punt return) to stick on the roster as a WR3/4.
4.34: Ravens - TE Isaiah Likely, Coastal Carolina
A high school wide receiver, Likely changed positions at Coastal Carolina and split his snaps between the slot/outside and inline, finishing second overall in the FBS in receiving yards (912) and touchdowns (12) including 14 receptions of 20-plus yards and only one drop on 77 targets as a senior. His 27 receiving touchdowns also ranked third in program history. His downfall at the next level will undoubtedly be his size since it's unlikely he succeeds at tight end as a large wideout (6'5/245) with relatively poor speed (4.80 40). He will be a work in project as Baltimore's TE3/4 through his first contract.
4.38: Titans - TE Chigoziem Okonkwo, Maryland
Even in sitting out for all of 2020 with what was nearly a career-ending issue (myocarditis), Okonkwo returned in his final year with career-highs in receptions (52), receiving yards (447), and touchdowns (5) including a late-season surge with 29 catches over his last four games. Having run the fastest 40-yard dash among tight ends at the combine, the Titans clearly envision Okonkwo as the next version of Jonnu Smith — an athletic receiving threat who can grow into a diverse H-back and special teamer with proper development.
5.01: Commanders - QB Sam Howell, North Carolina
Howell (6'1/218) finished his career with 92 passing touchdowns, the most ever by an ACC player in three or fewer seasons — Deshaun Watson and Trevor Lawrence both had 90. Even so, Howell's production capsized in 2021 (61.5% completion rate, 8.7 yards per attempt) as he clearly suffered from losing Javonte Williams, Michael Carter, Dyami Brown, and Dazz Newsome the previous year (68%, 10.2 YPA). North Carolina's offense also led the nation in RPOs and go-routes, seeing Howell either chuck it deep (15-yard depth of target under pressure) or take off running as his first instinct and leaving far too many receivers running open rather than allowing plays to develop. He still managed to shine on money downs with a 69.9% completion rate and 8-0 touchdown-to-interception ratio around lesser talent last year. With shaky pocket presence and a lack of experience from under center, Howell's ceiling at the next level remains a question mark. Landing behind Carson Wentz is an ideal situation for Howell to potentially see a few spot-starts late in the year.
5.05: Bills - WR Khalil Shakir, Boise State
Shakir (6'0/196) finished his career No. 5 in school history in catches (208) and No. 4 in receiving yards (2,878), recording a collegiate-high 1,117 yards as the team's primary slot receiver in 2021 only one year after he played from the boundary during the COVID-shortened 2020 season. While he isn't a true burner with average 4.43 40-speed, Shakir's highlight reel includes consistent circus catches and versatility including 71 carries and five pass attempts over his career. A crafty route runner, he will undoubtedly play from the slot with Buffalo in hopes of carving out a role behind Jamison Crowder and Isaiah McKenzie.
5.06: Commanders - TE Cole Turner, Nevada
Turner (6'6/249) has only been playing tight end for two seasons, converting from wide receiver and committing to the role in gaining 35 pounds since 2020. With only three drops on 93 targets in his final year, Turner's ability as a pass-catcher didn't miss a beat in the transition, leading all FBS tight ends with 19 touchdowns the past two seasons. Even in being limited as a blocker, Turner offers a one-dimensional skill a la a poor man's Mike Gesicki that the Commanders could use to stretch the field solely on passing downs.
