With the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft concluded, we now know what the New Orleans Saints' pre-draft trades were for. Their second pick in the first round (#19 overall) became offensive tackle out of Northern Iowa Trevor Penning. Many fans are now left trying to figure out what Penning’s strengths and weaknesses are, and how he fits into the grand scheme of things in New Orleans. In this article, I will be covering Trevor Penning as a prospect, and how his traits line up with the Saints' need at left tackle.
Athleticism & RAS
The first thing you can notice right off the rip with Trevor is his athleticism, both in the form of functional strength (discussed later) and play speed.