{"id":131801,"date":"2022-03-17T18:11:04","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T22:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=131801"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:04:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:04:24","slug":"2022-nfl-draft-bernhard-raimann-player-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2022\/03\/17\/2022-nfl-draft-bernhard-raimann-player-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 NFL Draft: Bernhard Raimann Player Profile\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Bernhard Raimann NFL Draft Overview<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Position:<\/strong> Offensive Tackle<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height:<\/strong> 6&#8217;6 1\/8&#8243;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 303 Lbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>School:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/tag\/central-michigan-chippewas\/\" target=\"_self\">Central Michigan University<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Pro Day Performance Data<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>40-yard dash:<\/strong> 5.05<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Vertical jump:<\/strong> 30.5\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Broad jump:<\/strong> 9\u20199\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>225 Lb. Bench Reps:<\/strong> 30<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2022-nfl-draft-profiles\/?fbclid=IwAR1e_8cHzGCuIBG8GeuJffSLrOhlt0Frb2rPZ1ITxeblD4to1-3jvvqAFz4\" target=\"_self\"><em><strong>More 2022 NFL Draft Profiles<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bernhard Raimann 2022 NFL Draft Profile<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hailing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanfootballinternational.com\/austrias-bernhard-raimann-shows-first-round-potential-at-the-2022-nfl-combine\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">from<\/a> Austria, Bernhard Raimann is an exciting tackle that could solidify a team\u2019s right tackle position for a long time. Initially, taking a look at his testing numbers show the sheer athlete a team will get in Raimann. However, his knowledge of the position will be his biggest red flag to any team. Only moving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/lions\/2022\/02\/03\/central-michigan-football-bernhard-raimann-austria-nfl-draft-senior-bowl\/6639204001\/?gnt-cfr=1\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">from tight end<\/a> to tackle during the COVID-19 pandemic, Raimann has some glaring technical flaws. Frequently, it would be great to see his hands in better positions. However, when he does get his hands in the right place, he shows pure dominance. While that may drive teams crazy in the run-up to the season, it could have a huge pay-off for the right coaching staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Here\u2019s a powerful run block from Bernhard Raimann, that\u2019s otherwise blown up by the LSU defense.<\/p>\n<p>Had his man sealed confidently in the first level and won his set. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vQWHbvj6a4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/vQWHbvj6a4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/willie_lutz\/status\/1503095613780549638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 13, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granted, his raw technical ability doesn\u2019t overshadow his power and physicality. In Raimann, teams will clamor over his prototypical size, speed, and strength. Even when he faced Power 5 offenses, Raimann looked like he belonged on the field, despite playing in the MAC. Still, at 25-years-old, the ceiling might be lower for Raimann than for others in his draft range. Regardless, the physical tools in his bag certainly gives him a low floor. Especially when it comes to teams looking for a tackle in their wide zone running offenses, Raimann is quite appealing. While he might end up slipping due to age, there\u2019s going to be a very happy team who brings Raimann into the building. Among his peers in this draft, he\u2019s one of the few day-one starters at the tackle position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Strengths<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands have some dynamite when he hits rushers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great foot speed allows him to move in the run game<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absorbs power well to combat bullrushes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athletic profile jumps off the page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows brilliance in the screen game<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quickness on the edge will be massive in the pro game<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Weaknesses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needs to get better instincts developed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could do a better job shuffling feet in pass protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn\u2019t show the balance teams would hope<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needs to get more consistent with hand placement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gets away with holds, but has too big of a panic button<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>NFL Comparison<\/strong>: Jake Matthews<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Teams With Need at Position:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bengals\/\" target=\"_self\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/packers\/\" target=\"_self\"> Green Bay Packers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bears\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Bears<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/raiders\/\" target=\"_self\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/seahawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Projection:<\/strong> Late First Round<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Bottom Line on Bernhard Raimann<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Bernhard Raimann isn\u2019t a perfect draft prospect, he\u2019s got a lot of tools teams love. Potentially, his low ceiling will keep teams from biting in the first round. However, his size and power could also make him go much earlier than expected. Further, teams will see his film and the ones with good line coaches may bang on the table for Raimann. With a little time, Raimann has the traits to be a decade-long tackle solution for his team. While he may still be a year away from being a starter, the Pro Bowl-level talent is evident. However, it will all come down to how fast Raimann is able to pick up the positional knowledge to win at the pro level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Main photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"W2PG6dySQJ1fbZ7P5b5ICg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1238186717\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'W2PG6dySQJ1fbZ7P5b5ICg',sig:'hjg8LPqJX3onoN3q95f8RJMV5k3vtrDKnK5sbnbw05I=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1238186717',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Bernhard Raimann isn\u2019t a perfect draft prospect, he\u2019s got a lot of tools teams love, but he&#8217;s certainly got some red flags on tape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3734,"featured_media":131820,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1647,33760],"tags":[9033,2030],"class_list":["post-131801","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl-draft","category-profiles","tag-bernhard-raimann","tag-nfl-draft-profiles"],"modified_by":"Michael Kovacs, ADMIN","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3734"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=131801"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131801\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":247077,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131801\/revisions\/247077"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/131820"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=131801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=131801"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=131801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}