The New Orleans Saints selecting Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner with the 60th pick in the 2nd round of the 2021 NFL draft definitely surprised some people.
The three-year starter for the Buckeyes was never a dominant force in college who put up gaudy numbers or made ridiculous plays on the regular. He was a role player on a talented team who just knew where to be at all times.
However, at 6-foot-3, 242 pounds, with over 33-inch arms, he’s what you would call a prototype-sized backer. In addition, he put up great numbers at his pro day — logging a 4.