5 prospects Chicago Bears should avoid in 2022 NFL Draft

AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 11: Cornerback Roger McCreary #23 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates with defensive end Colby Wooden #25 of the Auburn Tigers after scoring a touchdown during their game against the Alabama State Hornets in the third quarter of play at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

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2. Calvin Austin, WR, Memphis

Perhaps you are catching the theme here, but Calvin Austin is another player who would be an outlier if he succeeds in the NFL. Austin did what Wan’Dale Robinson did not do, which is run a 4.32 40-yard dash. This, combined with a 39″ vertical and a 135″ broad at least makes a case for him being able to hang.

Still, while he is more athletic than Robinson, he has to be because he has a half-inch shorter, and about eight pounds lighter. At 170 pounds it is hard to find any historical precedent for Calvin Austin, even for his compensatory athleticism.

Dri Archer and Tavon Austin are the closest comparables, and while they are not as explosive in the broad jump, the two have similar metrics to Austin otherwise. Teams learned their lesson with Austin going eighth, and Archer going 97th.

Still, last season TuTu Atwell went 57th overall and did nothing as a rookie. The Chicago Bears cannot be betting on a player who compares favorably to Atwell, Archer, and Austin. Another “A” last name in Calvin Austin appears all but destined to be another fan favorite who was electric in college but struggles to find a role in the NFL.

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