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 2021 Arizona Bowl.
Central Michigan Chippewas Draft Prospects
Bernhard Raimann, OT
Raimann is from Austria and was a tight end to start his career. After playing tight end for two seasons, he transitioned to offensive tackle. The 2020 season was his first at tackle and he impressed for a player new to the position. For his play during the 2021 season, Raimann was named to the All-MAC First Team.
At 6-foot-7 and 305 pounds, Raimann has added weight to his frame and now has good size for an NFL offensive tackle. As a former tight end, he has solid athletic ability, but still needs to refine his technique. He is a projected day two or early day three pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Projected Draft Range: Second Round Pick-Fourth Round Pick
Luke Goedeke, OT
Goedeke redshirted his first season on campus in 2018. In 2019, he slid into the starting lineup at right tackle. After missing the 2020 season due to injury, he returned to the lineup in 2021. He made the All-MAC First Team for his play during the 2021 season.
He stands 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds, which is decent for an NFL offensive tackle. Goedeke could return to school in order to try to improve his stock, as not playing in 2020 gives him limited tape. If he does declare for the 2022 NFL Draft, he is a projected late-round pick.
Projected Draft: Fifth Round Pick-Seventh Round Pick
Other Draft Prospects:Â CB Dishon McNary (UFA), LB Troy Brown (UFA)
Boise State Broncos Draft Prospects
Khalil Shakir, WR
Shakir has improved a lot over his four-year career and is now one of the best receivers in the country. In his career, he has 208 catches for 2,878 yards and 20 touchdowns. This season, Shakir has 77 catches for 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns. He has shown his versatility running the ball and returning kicks and punts during his time at Boise State.
At 6-foot and 190 pounds, Shakir has solid size for an NFL wide receiver. Shakir has shown great hands and the ability to make contested catches. He has drawn a lot of attention from defenses he has played against and still produced at a high level. Shakir is a projected day two or early day three pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Projected Draft Range: Second Round Pick-Fourth Round Pick
Hank Bachmeier, QB
Bachmeier has plenty of experience under his belt for a junior. He has passed for 6,109 yards, 35 touchdowns and 16 interceptions on 62.3 percent completion in his career. For the 2021 season, Bachmeier has 3,080 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions on 62.7 percent completion.
He is 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds, which isn’t the greatest for an NFL quarterback, especially one that isn’t overly mobile. Bachmeier is likely going to return to school to work on his craft a little more before entering the draft. If he does declare, he is a projected undrafted free agent.
Projected Draft Range: Undrafted Free Agent
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