Position: Offensive Tackle More 2022 NFL Draft Profiles<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The left tackle from the most prolific offense in college football last year was Nicholas Petit-Frere<\/a>. The number one offensive tackle prospect coming out of high school in 2018, Petit-Frere had lofty expectations coming into Columbus. After redshirting his freshman year, Petit-Frere broke the rotation in 2019, primarily as a right tackle. In 240 snaps, Petit-Frere allowed just three quarterback hits and a single quarterback hurry. Ohio State won the Big Ten thanks to his play on the right side and benefited from him not allowing a sack.<\/p>\n Those expectations ballooned leading up to the 2020 season. In the seven games Petit-Frere appeared in, he logged 512 snaps, all of which were on the right side. He was tasked with keeping Justin Fields upright and he succeeded with flying colors. Petit-Frere, in well over twice as many plays, ended with the same stat line as the year before: just three quarterback hits, a single pressure, and no sacks. His play earned him Second-Team All-Big Ten honors and he was starting to get first-round hype. He came back to Ohio State and switched to the left side. Compared to his time on the right side, Petit-Frere struggled. He allowed 22 pressures, two quarterback hits, and two sacks in 768 snaps.<\/p>\n All in all, his final year in Columbus was tumultuous. He dominated against sub-par competition and floundered against top defenders. 14 of his 22 pressures occurred in two games. Despite that, he was named Second-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big Ten.<\/p>\n NFL Comparison<\/strong>: Chukwuma Okorafor<\/a><\/p>\n Teams With a Need at Position<\/strong>: Miami Dolphins<\/a>,\u00a0New Orleans Saints<\/a>,\u00a0Chicago Bears<\/a>,\u00a0Seattle Seahawks<\/a>,\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>,\u00a0Carolina Panthers<\/a><\/p>\n Projection<\/strong>: Late Second\/Early Third Round<\/p>\n If Petit-Frere had entered the NFL draft after the 2020 season, he would likely have been a first-round right tackle selection. Instead, getting smashed in the CFP National Title Game left a bad taste in his mouth. So, he switched to left tackle and may have hurt his draft stock in the process.<\/p>\n In his entire body of work, Petit-Frere is a solid tackle prospect in a very top-heavy draft class. The fact that he already has significant experience at both tackle positions will have him higher on draft boards. At the start, he will likely be a backup swing tackle. Petit-Frere has the tools and potential to be a solid starting right tackle in the NFL. It’s been noted that he has a competitive fire about him. Considering his final game at Ohio State was him getting manhandled by a pair of Michigan defenders, he will be eager to prove himself against NFL talent.<\/p>\n Main Photo: Embed from Getty Images<\/a>
\nHeight: 6’5″
\nWeight: 315 pounds
\nSchool: Ohio State<\/a><\/p>\nNicholas Petit-Frere 2022 NFL Draft Profile<\/h2>\n
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