Boye Mafe Draft Profile: Stats, Highlights and 2022 NFL Draft Projection

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It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called on the first day is edge rusher Boye Mafe out of Minnesota.

The following is a complete Boye Mafe NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection.

Boye Mafe NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection

Boye Mafe
Position: Edge Rusher
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 265 lbs
Age: 23
College: Minnesota Golden Gophers

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Boye Mafe Stats 2021 | Minnesota

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Boye Mafe Draft Profile

Strengths

Although it will take some skill work and development to transform Boye Mafe into a quality NFL starter, there is a lot to work with coming out of Minnesota. Mafe’s strengths are headed up by next-level explosion and power. As an edge rusher, he is also capable of disrupting the blocks of opposing offensive tackles with a strong chop. He is a quality tackler, thanks to his range and strength. Mafe pursues ball-carriers effectively even between the tackles thanks to sound leverage and speed. The son of Nigerian natives, Mafe also has shown great potential when it comes to blasting route-running tight ends off the line.

Weaknesses

Although Mafe’s explosiveness ranks among the best in the 2022 NFL Draft class, a lack of fundamental awareness will need to be improved upon at the next level. His footwork is average, at best. Among some of the knocks analysts have pointed out are his inefficient get-off when rushing and his tight, choppy strides when running upfield. Mafe also lacks natural instincts when it comes to how he uses his hands. His hands often slip when taking on blockers.

Boye Mafe Highlights

Boye Mafe Draft Projection

All 2022 NFL Draft Projections are taken from the latest Sporting News NFL Mock Draft by Vinnie Iyer.

Boye Mafe is currently projected to be drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 30 overall.

For more 2022 NFL Draft coverage and player profiles, check out our NFL Draft page.

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Henry’s passion for sports dates all the way back to childhood and has ultimately led to a full-fledged career as an analyst and content creator. After getting his start penning fantasy football articles, he forrayed into the betting side of the business in early 2019. His love for sports and statistics proved to be an ideal match with the dedicated research and strategy that handicapping requires. Henry currently specializes in betting analysis and picks for college football, college basketball and NASCAR. He counts the NFL, the WNBA, and NBA player props as additional leagues/markets of interest. Henry graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 2021 with a Communication Studies degree and a Psychology minor. A native of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, he and his pup, Harold, have since relocated to Laramie, Wyoming. Thanks to his professional goals within the sports betting industry, there has been a whole lot of steam on the odds for a move to Las Vegas in 2023! Most of Henry’s free time is spent on outdoor adventures, playing chess, snowboarding, or reading a good book. He is also a competitive powerlifter and aspires to qualify for the USAPL Nationals meet within the next 2-3 years.

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