After finishing fourth in the Mountain West, the Wyoming Cowboys see a number of eligible prospects heading towards the 2022 NFL Draft. Here are scouting reports on every Wyoming player that might hear their name called during draft weekend.
Wyoming 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
The Wyoming scouting reports include some mostly defensive prospects and some potential sleeper offensive line players.
Alonzo Velazquez, OL
Positives: Large, tough lineman with growth potential. Quickly sets up off the snap, keeps his feet moving, and makes terrific use of angles. Strong, turns defenders from the line, and knocks opponents from their angle of attack with terrific hand punch. Keeps his head on a swivel and always looks for someone to hit. Effective position blocker and seals defenders from plays.
Negatives: Lacks balance and not a natural knee bender. Stiff and cannot adjust.
Analysis: Velazquez is a size prospect who played left tackle for Wyoming but is better on the right side or possibly inside at guard. He offers growth potential and should get practice-squad consideration this summer.
Chad Muma, LB
Positives: Nasty and violent linebacker with a tremendous head for the game. Instinctive, immediately locates ball handlers, and fires to the action. Breaks down well, effectively uses his hands to protect himself, and is incredibly explosive. Drives through tackles, easily bringing opponents down in space. Stays with cover assignments, gets depth on pass drops, and runs downfield with ball carriers. Sells out on the blitz and is forceful up the field. Efficient, takes proper angles, and plays intelligent football.
Negatives: Not smooth scraping laterally. Lacks the ability to quickly flip his hips and transition into coverage. Does not show great speed to the sidelines in pursuit.
Analysis: Muma is a big and tough linebacker who plays like a man possessed. He has shown progress in his game over the past two seasons. Forceful up the field, he also displayed coverage skills during Senior Bowl practices. He moves towards the draft as a Day 2 selection. Muma offers scheme versatility, and I could see him lining up at middle or inside linebacker.
Want more information on Muma? Here’s our expanded scouting report and draft profile:Â Chad Muma, Wyoming LB | NFL Draft Scouting Report
Garrett Crall, DE
Positives: Intense college pass rusher who projects as an outside linebacker on Sundays. Fires off the snap with a tremendous first step, plays with great pad level, and easily changes direction. Works his hands throughout the action, shows a solid inside move, and slices between blocks to penetrate the line of scrimmage. Easily changes direction, slides down the line of scrimmage, and gives effort defending the run. Effective when standing over tackle.
Negatives: Easily controlled at the point by a single blocker and gets knocked around by opponents. Lacks a closing burst and really doesn’t play to his 40 time.
Analysis: Crall is a high-effort defender who could be a situational pass rusher, but he’s a prospect that must stand out on special teams.
Keegan Cryder, C
Positives: Nasty interior blocker with a great head for the position. Sets with a wide base, stays square, and seals defenders from plays. Productive with his hands, strong, and turns defenders off the line in the run game. Keeps his head on a swivel, effectively quarterbacks the offensive line, and plays with a nasty attitude. Effective with the shotgun snap.
Negatives: Average athlete who is marginally effective blocking in motion. Struggles to adjust and pick up blitzes or stunts thrown by the opposition. Lacks footwork in space.
Analysis: Cryder possesses size as well as growth potential. He is a high-revving blocker with a great feel for the game. Cryder comes with an upside and should get practice-squad consideration this fall.
Logan Harris, G
Positives: Strong, small-area lineman with average size and athleticism. Terrific run blocker who drives opponents off the line. Stays square and anchors in pass protection. Nasty and plays through the whistle.
Negatives: Lacks balance and often on the ground. Must do a better job with hand positioning. Late getting into blocks.
Analysis: Harris was a durable guard at Wyoming but lacks the agility and athleticism necessary for the next level.
