NFL Draft Prospects in the 2022 TaxSlayer Bowl

The bowl season gives fans and scouts alike a chance to analyze NFL Draft prospects against solid competition. Bowl scheduling allows all eyes to be on each game. Here are the NFL Draft prospects in the 2022 TaxSlayer Bowl.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Draft Prospects

Brandon Joseph, S

Joseph started his career at Northwestern before transferring to Notre Dame for this season. In his career, he has 159 total tackles, 10 interceptions and seven passes defended. This season for the Fighting Irish, Joseph has 30 total tackles, one interception and one pass defended.

At 6-foot-1 and 192 pounds, Joseph has solid size, but could add some strength to his frame. Joseph was able to display his ball skills throughout his college career. He has solid awareness and instincts, which helps him get in position to make plays.

Projected Draft Range: Second Round Pick-Fourth Round Pick

Jarrett Patterson, OG/C

Patterson appeared in three game as a freshman before moving into the starting lineup at center during his sophomore season in 2019. Since that point he has been a mainstay on the Notre Dame offensive line and one of the best centers in college football.

While he won’t be the biggest interior lineman in the NFL at 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds, but he can be successful. He has proven to be a solid run blocker and has also found some success as a pass blocker during his time in college.

Projected Draft Range: Third Round Pick-Fifth Round Pick

*TE Michael Mayer has opted out of this game. He is a projected first round pick.

*EDGE Isaiah Foskey has opted out of this game. He is a projected first round pick.

Other Draft Prospects: DL Jayson Ademilola (3rd-5th), DL Rylie Mills (6th-UFA), RB Chris Tyree (UFA), OT Josh Lugg (UFA)

South Carolina Gamecocks Draft Prospects

Spencer Rattler, QB

Rattler started his career at Oklahoma for three seasons before transferring to South Carolina for this year. In his career, he has passed for 7,361 yards, 56 touchdowns and 23 interceptions on 68.7 percent completion. This season, Rattler has 2,766 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions on 66.6 percent completion.

At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Rattler is below the league average for starting quarterbacks. He does have good arm talent and is an ok athlete, but really hasn’t reached his potential at the collegiate level. Rattler has had struggles with reading the field and decision-making. He could return to college for another season, but is rumored to be declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft.

Projected Draft Range: Fifth Round Pick-Seventh Round Pick

*CB Cam Smith has opted out of this game. He is a projected first or second round pick.

*DL Zacch Pickens has opted out of this game. He is a projected mid-round pick.

*CB Darius Rush has opted out of this game. He is a projected late round pick.

Other Draft Prospects: CB David Spaulding (UFA), WR Antwane Wells (UFA), DL Jordan Burch (UFA), LB Jordan Strachan (UFA), OT Dylan Wonnum (UFA)

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