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2022 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Wake Forest OL Zach Tom

From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Alabama wideout Jameson Williams, who burst on the scene as one of the top receivers in college football this season.

#50 Zach Tom, OT, Wake Forest (R-SR) — 6040, 304 lbs.

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Measurements

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Zach Tom 6040/304 10 3/8 33 1/4 80 3/8″
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
9’10” 33″ N/A

The Good

— Efficient lateral movement, calculated punches and patient hands
— Feet and hands are married, times his punches and quickly replaces hands in pass protection
— Flexibility in his hips, ankles to anchor against stronger, quick twitched opponents
— Quick burst out of stance who is rarely beat to the spot at the apex of a pass rush
— Shows athleticism to pull out in space, consistently hits second level on double team/combo blocks
— Quickly deciphers twists, stunts, games and locks out firmly in both the run and passing games
— Positional versatility, made starts at both Center and Tackle at the collegiate level

The Bad

— Overall play strength must improve, shows adequate anchor but can be overwhelmed with power
— Slender frame for position, just over 300 pounds and can add mass to his body to handle NFL physicality
— Hand placement is low on initial strike and contact, leading to counter move success and overextension of his body
— Not much of a finisher in the run game, due to RPO system and having stalemates at line of scrimmage in run game
— Arm length is adequate but lack of length shows up against high profile pass rushers

Bio

— Appeared in 48 games over the course of his career, making 37 starts including 36 over the last three seasons
— Made starts at both OC and LT in career, started first 14 games as OC in 2018, 2019
— 2021 First Team All-ACC by league, coaches and press
— Listed as a three-star prospect by Scout, ESPN and 247, standout at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge
— Originally committed to Southern Miss before flipping to Wake Forest
— Took third in the state of Louisiana in the shot put as a junior in high school

Tape Breakdown

One of the more impressive offensive line watches thus far in this draft class was Wake Forest offensive lineman Zach Tom.