The 2022 NFL Draft is filled with exciting prospects on both sides of the ball. This year's class is highly regarded for its prospects who fill two of the league's most important roles: pass rushers and pass protectors. Specifically, there are elite-level talents at the offensive tackle and guard spots at the top of every team's NFL Draft board. One such talent is Alabama's Evan Neal, who has been mocked as the number-one overall pick. Neal made some comments that will have scouts and general managers drooling ahead of the draft, as reported by ESPN.

“You can pretty much plug me in anywhere other than center and I'll be able to come in and make an impact,” he said.

Neal believes he can play “anywhere other than center.” The behemoth spent his last season at Alabama at left tackle, though he had previously played guard during the early portions of his college football career.

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Already seen as perhaps the NFL Draft's best tackle prospect, Neal's willingness to play other positions should only make him more coveted by general managers.

In recent weeks, many have speculated that a team like the Jacksonville Jaguars, who made the tackle spots a priority in free agency would shift their focus to the defensive line with the first pick. Perhaps Neal's commitment to being versatile will change the Jaguars'- and other teams' draft approaches.

He is that good.