3 seven-footers the Raptors should consider drafting in 2022

1. Mark Williams, Duke

While it is going to be tough to get attention alongside a potential No. 1 overall pick in Paolo Banchero and a quality wing scorer in Wendell Moore Jr. this season, Williams will hear his name called on draft night if he declares. Already a quality rebounder and shot-blocker, Williams has everything that Toronto needs at the moment.

Williams’ per-game averages of 9.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game may look ordinary, but when you consider the limited touches drawn up for him due to the presence of Banchero, those numbers look better. Williams may end up in the lottery, but that will be because of his defensive skills.

Toronto Raptors draft: Mark Williams could make an impact right away.

Williams is averaging over three blocks per game. If you were to extrapolate those numbers out to a per 36 minute basis, Williams nearly has six rejections per contest. A solid rim-runner on offense and mobile big on defense, Williams matched up well against Chet Holmgren in a win against Gonzaga.

Williams’ NBA ceiling will be determined by how quickly he improves his offense, as his interior finishing and shooting could use some polish. If he does that, Williams should be an instant rotation player with a chance to start for Nurse in Toronto.