Mel Kiper is all aboard the Jalen Pitre train ahead of 2022 NFL Draft

The NFL draft is right around the corner, and we know who are the likely top picks this year, but who are the sleepers? Well, ESPN’s Mel Kiper has fallen in love with one defensive star in particular; Big 12 champion Baylor Bears safety Jalen Pitre.

During his NFL draft expert show with Todd McShay and Field Yate, Kiper explained his affinity for Pitre.

“…Jalen Pitre, production is where you have to go. If you’re looking for guys who weren’t productive in college you say ‘well they’re gonna be workout guys at the combine or pro day’ yeah, put a little red flag up. … Jalen Pitre, safety from Baylor, who’s a do it all guy. Spent a ton of time in opposing teams’ backfields, he’s intercepting passes, breaking up passes, doing it all,” said Kiper.

And Pitre’s numbers align with his production and his on the field and off the field work ethic, as the ESPN analyst went on to explain.

“ The numbers speak for themselves. I mean 75 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, couple interceptions, he’s forcing fumbles, he’s breaking up passes. Really emerged from Baylor the last two years of his career. You’re talking about a guy who could be no later than round two, I believe. Could he get into the late first? The pro day and combine that will determine that. But when you look at the versatility he brings a defense, I think he’s a solid second rounder. So, I really loved what he was able to do.”

Baylor gets Adam Flagler back for Ok St. game

The Baylor Bears Men’s basketball team has a tough test on the road Monday night against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Bears have been dealing with an abundance of injuries this season which is starting to rear their head at the wrong time as they try to defend there is 2021 national title. However, Baylor did receive some good news before the tipoff in Stillwater, OK, as one of their star players is set to return Monday.

College basketball reporter Jon Rothstein announced that the Bears are getting back Adam Flagler, who will be available to play in tonight’s game.

“Baylor’s Adam Flagler (knee) will play tonight against Oklahoma State, per a school spokesman. LJ Cryer (foot) is OUT and remains day-to-day,” wrote Rothstein via Twitter.

While the Bears are getting back Flagler, they will still have to wait a little longer for the return of Cryer.