On top of his athleticism, Penning has a massive, well-proportioned frame with elite length. His hands can be violent, and he’s a mean, nasty mauler who might be one of the most aggressive linemen in the 2022 NFL Draft. He still has a lot to clean up, but scouts will be enamored by the upside and the aggressive mentality with Penning. In fact, late in 2021, PFN Chief Draft Analyst Tony Pauline reported that some scouts already had Penning rated as the top tackle in the class.

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He certainly has the upside to be a high-level starter — upside that makes him worthy of early-Round 1 consideration –, but it might take longer than people think for him to get to that point.

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