NFL Draft Tracker 2022: Live Updates, Draft Grades, Instant Analysis
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The NFL Draft Tracker is locked and loaded to keep you posted with live updates, draft grades, and instant analysis for Rounds 1-7. The Lineups Crew will be adding analysis for the first three rounds and providing grades for each draft pick. The 2022 NFL Draft may not be quite as star-studded as the last few seasons, but there are teams with multiple first-round picks to make this interesting. Find all your NFL Draft coverage here.
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Day 1 (Round 1)
| Round | Pick | Team | Player | College | Grade | Analysis |
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| 1 | 1 | JAX | Travon Walker | Georgia | C+ | The upside is undeniable with Travon Walker - he's one of two defensive ends with a 9.99 RAS or better this decade. The other is Myles Garrett. However, unlike Garrett, Walker has limited experience as a true outside edge rusher, the position he'll play in the NFL, and his production last season wasn't nearly on par with Aidan Hutchinson or the other top edge rushers in this class. I don't mind betting on traits and developmental trajectory, but doing it with the #1 pick is too risky. |
| 1 | 2 | DET | Aidan Hutchinson | Michigan | A+ | As a Michigan fan, I’m ecstatic to see Aidan Hutchinson come off the board here. Staying home and becoming a franchise centerpiece for the Lions, Hutchinson has all of the leadership traits you want in a defensive captain. He’s also a much better athlete than people give him credit for - he tested with a 9.87 RAS, not too far off from Walker, and has the fastest 3-cone drill since 1999 per MockDraftable. He’s my #1 overall player in this draft. |
| 1 | 3 | HOU | Derek Stingley Jr. | LSU | A- | The highest-upside player in this draft class, Derek Stingley Jr.’s medicals checked out much cleaner than many expected and the Texans were comfortable taking a swing on him. Stingley’s 2019 tape was otherworldly - his production as an 18-year-old against elite SEC wide receivers was incredible. His 2020 and 2021 production wasn’t at the same level, but the odds were stacked against him and I have confidence in his high-end ceiling. |
| 1 | 4 | NYJ | Ahmad Gardner | Cincinnati | A | Plenty of people had Gardner ranked higher than Stingley, but I didn’t expect him to go off the board to the Jets. Head coach Robert Saleh’s defenses have always been built on pass-rush over secondary talent, so it’s surprising to see them covet Gardner over Kayvon Thibodeaux, and it’s also surprising to see them pass on Ikem Ekwonu. However, Gardner’s elite secondary play throughout his time at Cincinnati should immediately translate as a dominant press coverage corner. |
| 1 | 5 | NYG | Kayvon Thibodeaux | Oregon | A- | I expected the Giants to go with an offensive lineman here, but Kayvon Thibodeaux is going to be an awesome player. His athleticism, pass-rush skill set, and speed-to-power potential make him a highly enticing edge rusher. With Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari on the outside, the Giants have built a dynamic edge tandem for the future. The Giants will also get their pick of Evan Neal and Ikem Ekwonu at #7, so it’s smart to grab Thibodeaux here. |
| 1 | 6 | CAR | Ikem Ekwonu | NC State | A- | I doubt the Panthers expected Ikem Ekwonu to be available here, and he’s the top offensive player on the board for many people. Ekwonu isn’t polished - he allowed 10+ hurries every season and ten sacks over the last two years - but you can’t teach his blend of athleticism, strength, power, and overall nastiness. I’m surprised Carolina didn’t feel pressured to go with a quarterback here, but this is the right move for their franchise moving forward. I had Evan Neal as my top OT, so this is an A- not an A for me. |
| 1 | 7 | NYG (Via CHI) | Evan Neal | Alabama | A | This was always the player for the Giants. Evan Neal has great experience playing right tackle, where he’ll line up for New York, and his consistent production against tough competition in the SEC stands out above his peers in this class. Whether Daniel Jones is the Giants’ franchise passer or not, Andrew Thomas and Neal give the Giants an elite foundation upfront for years to come in Brian Daboll’s offense. |
| 1 | 8 | ATL | Drake London | USC | B+ | The Falcons have been linked to a wide receiver here for quite a while, and Drake London was the top receiver on their board. London is a big-bodied, contested-catch threat who is better at creating separation than people give him credit for. Having London and Kyle Pitts on the field at the same time will create tons of matchup problems for opponents. Now, the focus turns to find their quarterback of the future to pair with them. |
| 1 | 9 | SEA (Via DEN) | Charles Cross | Mississippi State | A | Seattle’s offensive line has been in shambles for years, and they have to rectify that situation before they start looking for their next franchise quarterback. With three top 40 picks in this draft, they can still grab a quarterback at some point, and Cross is the easy pick here. He’s an elite pass protector, arguably the best in this offensive line class, and his production against SEC opposition has been impressive for a while now. |
| 1 | 10 | NYJ (Via SEA) | Garrett Wilson | Ohio State | B+ | Wide receiver was always in play for the Jets here, but I would have taken Jameson Williams over Wilson. Williams has game-breaking speed and is a dynamic route-runner with experience playing on the outside. Wilson is a great YAC creator, but I have concerns about his ability to beat press coverage consistently and I see him more as a WR2 long-term in the mold of a Diontae Johnson. |
| 1 | 11 | NO | Chris Olave | Ohio State | C- | It’s a stunner! I thought the Saints were surely trading up for a quarterback, but evidently, the market for Olave was much stronger than we expected. For one, I can’t believe the Saints took Olave over Jameson Williams who is a much better prospect in my eyes. Olave is a polished route-runner capable of being a strong WR2 long-term, but he doesn’t have WR1 upside, and he wasn’t worth trading up to secure in my eyes. The Saints could regret not selecting Willis if he truly has the upside many expect. |
| 1 | 12 | DET (via MIN) | Jameson Williams | Alabama | A+ | It’s a rare in-division trade! I have Jameson Williams as my WR1 overall, so I love this move for the Lions. With Williams as a dynamic deep threat on the perimeter and Amon Ra-St. Brown a dynamic slot machine, the Lions have built an awesome group of skill position players on offense along with one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. The Lions also got the better value in this trade as they didn’t have to surrender much capital to get this done. |
| 1 | 13 | PHI (Via HOU and CLE) | Jordan Davis | Georgia | B+ | I’m somewhat surprised that the Eagles had to move up to secure Davis, but he’s an awesome addition to the middle of their defense. Davis had an all-time great combine performance with his speed, agility, and power all off the charts. There are lingering concerns about his workload and stamina, but Philadelphia gets a rare talent at a position of need with Javon Hargrave and Fletcher Cox becoming free agents in 2023. |
| 1 | 14 | BAL | Kyle Hamilton | Notre Dame | A | This is a very surprising pick for me, but Kyle Hamilton was the #4 player on my board and he’s obviously a good value here. Hamilton can make plays all over the field, and his relative lack of play speed is less of an issue with Marcus Williams roaming around the back end as a free safety. Hamilton’s elite coverage, run-stopping, and blitzing will be put to good use in Baltimore. |
| 1 | 15 | HOU (Via PHI and MIA) | Kenyon Green | Texas A&M | D+ | I don’t understand this pick at all. If you’re going to go interior offensive line, Tyler Linderbaum, Zion Johnson, and Tyler Smith would have been better choices. Green didn’t test as an elite athlete and he can’t stick it out at tackle long term. There were high-value players at premium positions still available for a roster lacking high-level talent. In a deep interior offensive line class, this is bad value and my least favorite pick of the first round. |
| 1 | 16 | WAS (Via NO and IND) | Jahan Dotson | Penn State | D | This is a bad value for Jahan Dotson. I had him at WR8 in this class, and none of my receivers were ranked higher than 30th overall that were still on the board. Washington could have had Jameson Williams at #11, and Dotson isn’t close to the same talent. He’s not an elite athlete, he’s 22 years old, and he’s undersized. He’s a great player at the catch point who can make defenders miss in the open field, but he’s not worth this pick. |
| 1 | 17 | LAC | Zion Johnson | Boston College | A | I love this pick for the Chargers. Zion Johnson has awesome intelligence and great collegiate production, and with a RAS of 9.74, he has the athleticism to stick at tackle. The Chargers have a need at right tackle, and Johnson could get a chance to start there long-term. I had Johnson as my 17th overall prospect, so this is solid value. |
| 1 | 18 | TEN (Via PHI and NO) | Treylon Burks | Arkansas | D- | I’m not a huge fan of Treylon Burks at this spot, as I had a second-round grade for him. Burks’s speed is fine with a 4.55-second 40-yard dash at 6’2” and 225 lbs - he’s a bowling ball in the open field. However, Burks lacks experience playing on the perimeter and he struggles to beat press coverage. Burks struggles to separate with poor agility and his unpolished route-running is problematic. I obviously hate the A.J. Brown trade, as well, as the value wasn’t good enough to move off of a franchise receiver. Burks is not nearly the same player as Brown. |
| 1 | 19 | NO (Via PHI) | Trevor Penning | Northern Iowa | C- | This was always the pick for the Saints with their need at left tackle and their obsession with athletic traits - Penning had an absurd 9.96 RAS. However, he struggled in pass protection against FCS competition and he had 16 penalties which are highly concerning. Penning plays out of control too often and will struggle to adjust to playing against NFL edge talent. |
| 1 | 20 | PIT | Kenny Pickett | Pittsburgh | B- | I was positive this pick would be Malik Willis to the point that I already did my write-up for Willis here. However, the Steelers went with the hometown kid in Kenny Pickett who is my QB1 overall. Pickett is going to be better than Willis this season, and he could even lead the team to a winning record if the Steelers start him from Day 1, but if Willis realizes the potential people see for him, this could become a regretful pick for Pittsburgh. |
| 1 | 21 | KC | Trent McDuffie | Washington | A | I love McDuffie as a prospect and I’m surprised he fell this far down the board. The Chiefs lost Charvarius Ward in the offseason, so they had a need at cornerback, and McDuffie has high-end potential with his football IQ, athleticism, and physicality to make plays on the ball. With Russell Wilson and Davante Adams joining the AFC West, it makes sense for the Chiefs to add to their secondary. |
| 1 | 22 | GB (Via LV) | Quay Walker | Georgia | C | There has been significant buzz around Walker’s rise up the draft board, but I didn’t expect him to be the first linebacker off the board. Walker is elite in coverage with awesome tackling - he only has seven misses on 138 career attempts per PFF. However, he was only the fourth linebacker on my positional rankings and this is a deep class at the position - the Packers could have grabbed similar production in the second round. |
| 1 | 23 | BUF (via BAL and ARI) | Kaiir Elam | Florida | B+ | Elam struggled to establish consistency last season, but he has elite press coverage traits with size, strength, wingspan, and a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. Tre’Davious White won’t be available likely until November, and if the Bills want to stay competitive in an AFC with elite offensive talent, Elam makes a ton of sense for them. The only thing holding this back from an A grade is I have Andrew Booth Jr. rated higher on my board. |
| 1 | 24 | DAL | Tyler Smith | Tulsa | A | I love this pick for the Cowboys. Smith just turned 21 years old and combines a high floor with an elite ceiling. Smith led the FBS in big-time blocks last season per PFF and that road-grading, powerful playstyle is highly enticing. With his big frame and athleticism, he has the upside to stick it out at tackle long-term, and as his pass-protection technique improves, he can become a top offensive line talent in the NFL. |
| 1 | 25 | BAL (via BUF) | Tyler Linderbaum | Iowa | B+ | As my 11th-rated prospect on my big board, Tyler Linderbaum is a good value here. The Ravens have eschewed positional value in this draft in favor of top talent, and they have grabbed two of my top twelve players overall. I have some questions about Linderbaum as a scheme fit, and I’m surprised the Ravens didn’t go with Jermaine Johnson or George Karlaftis given their need at the edge, but Linderbaum had elite collegiate production and is a high-level talent. |
| 1 | 26 | NYJ (via TEN) | Jermaine Johnson | Florida State | A | This is incredible value for the Jets. I wasn’t as high as others on Johnson, but getting him at #26 after considering him at #10 is an incredible value. Johnson is an incredibly well-refined pass-rusher with elite pass-rush tools and he dominated at the Senior Bowl. The Jets needed another edge talent for Robert Saleh’s defense, and Johnson will be a consistent sack threat for years to come. |
| 1 | 27 | JAX (via TB) | Devin Lloyd | Utah | B+ | I had Devin Lloyd as my 20th-ranked prospect overall, so this is great value for Jacksonville. They had the extra mid-round draft compensation to make this move, and Lloyd will be a captain for their defense. I didn’t love the Foyesade Oluokun pickup in the offseason, and that signing makes even less sense now with this draft pick, but I won’t hold that against Lloyd. His all-around skill set in coverage, blitzing, and run defense will make him a high-level right away. |
| 1 | 28 | GB | Devonte Wyatt | Georgia | B | I’m not surprised Wyatt fell this far as he’s an older player at 24 years old and has some off-field concerns, but I love the fit in Green Bay. They needed to replace some pass-rush productivity after losing Za’Darius Smith in free agency, and Wyatt fits their defense as a three-technique rusher. Wyatt has a rare athletic skill set and had pressures in 12 of his 14 games in 2021 - that consistency is highly valuable. |
| 1 | 29 | NE (Via KC and SF) | Cole Strange | Chatanooga | D | A former 2-star recruit who came on strong with a great motor, impressive power, and football IQ. He’s also an elite athlete - his 9.95 RAS was the best in the class and he compared favorably in testing to high-level guards in Ali Marpet, Joe Thuney, and Evan Mathis. However, he turns 24 before the start of this season and his hand usage and footwork still need work. Strange was one of my favorite Day 2 gems, and the Patriots took that to another level. I love the player, but I have to give it a poor grade due to the value. |
| 1 | 30 | KC | George Karlaftis | Purdue | A | Karlaftis is an iron man. He played at least 49 snaps in all but one game this past season and was incredibly consistent with a 23.6% pass-rush win rate per PFF. His powerful run-stopping game and high-level bull-rush package provide an awesome floor. Karlaftis is limited in flexibility and athleticism, and I’m not sure if he’ll ever have a complete pass-rush skill set, but the value at this pick is immense as he was the 13th overall prospect for me on my big board. |
| 1 | 31 | CIN | Daxton Hill | Michigan | B+ | A high-end coverage player, Hill can really do it all. He can play as a free safety over the top, in nickel coverage, as a playmaker in the box, or even on the boundary in a pinch. I’m surprised the Bengals didn’t take Andrew Booth Jr. to fill their need on the perimeter and take Eli Apple’s starting spot, but Hill is an electric athlete who boosts the floor of their secondary play immediately. |
| 1 | 32 | MIN (Via LAR and DET) | Lewis Cine | Georgia | C+ | The Vikings’ trades tonight were a bad return on investment, and this is a puzzling pick with Malik Willis still on the board. His upside would be worth taking the risk on with this pick, and most people certainly expected him to be off the board in the first round. Even Andrew Booth Jr. could have filled a need at boundary cornerback. Cine is a dynamic talent with an ideal build for the position. He’s a consistent tackler, smooth coverage player, and has NFL-caliber physicality and toughness. Cine was also an excellent leader for the Georgia defense. However, the value is tough to understand for the Vikings. |
Day 2 (Rounds 2-3)
| Round | Pick | Team | Player | College | Grade | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 33 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Logan Hall | Houston | C+ | The Buccaneers were likely to go with either Hall or Travis Jones at #33, and I would have leaned Jones personally. Hall will be a great fit next to Vita Vea on the defensive line with his outstanding athleticism and well-rounded pass-rush skill set. Tampa hasn’t shied away from drafting small-school prospects in the past, and Hall was one of the best players available at a major need. |
| 2 | 34 | Green Bay Packers | Christian Watson | North Dakota State | D+ | There’s plenty to like about Watson with his massive 6’4”, 208 lb frame and his ridiculous athleticism - he tested with a RAS of 9.96, the best in the class, and ran an absurd 4.36-second 40-yard dash. However, he lacks refinement as a route-runner and will struggle to adjust to NFL competition after playing in the FCS. I’m not confident in his ability to produce this season, and with the Packers in a win-now window, I would have gone for Skyy Moore or George Pickens as a Day 1 contributor. I also don't love the trade up in terms of value for this team. |
| 2 | 35 | Tennessee Titans | Roger McCreary | Auburn | B- | After taking Caleb Farley in the first round last year, the Titans continue to add to their secondary here. I would have preferred Kyler Gordon in this spot, especially with McCreary’s lack of length and elite athletic traits. McCreary’s ball production is impressive and he’s a tough tackler with fluid movement, but he doesn’t project as a high-end CB1 long-term. I had McCreary as my 51st-ranked prospect, so this is a bit of a reach for me. |
| 2 | 36 | New York Jets | Breece Hall | Iowa State | C | I’m not typically a huge fan of trading up for non-quarterbacks or using premium picks on running backs, so this selection gets a bit of a knock in that sense. However, Breece Hall was my top running back in this draft and he gives Zach Wilson even more of a reason to succeed this year. Hall is a high-end athlete with a three-down skillset and impressive collegiate productivity and durability. |
| 2 | 37 | Houston Texans | Jalen Pitre | Baylor | A- | I love this pick for the Texans. After grabbing Derek Stingley Jr. in the first round, the Texans continue to build out their secondary with Jalen Pitre who has excellent versatility to play in the slot, over the top, or even as a boundary corner in a pinch. Pitre may not be the elite athlete that Daxton Hill or Lewis Cine is, but he has similar versatility and is a great fit for the modern NFL. The Texans undoubtedly coveted his intelligence and collegiate production as an All-American last season. |
| 2 | 38 | Atlanta Falcons | Arnold Ebiketie | Penn State | B+ | The Falcons absolutely had to draft an edge rusher at some point given their lack of talent at such a crucial position - they had just 18 sacks last year, the fewest in the NFL and 11 fewer than the second-fewest. Ebiketie had an elite 22.9% pass-rush win rate last year per PFF and he has a well-refined pass-rush toolkit with excellent hand usage and footwork. As a fifth-year senior, Ebiketie is later in his developmental trajectory, and I would have rather seen a rebuilding team in Atlanta select Drake Jackson. However, Ebiketie is a high-floor prospect at a position of need. |
| 2 | 39 | Chicago Bears | Kyler Gordon | Washington | A- | This is an excellent pick for the Bears. I had tabbed them going Bernhard Raimann here, but it’s hard to argue with Kyler Gordon given their need at cornerback. Gordon has an elite athletic profile with a 9.69 RAS and was a consistent playmaker on the back-end for Washington with ball skills, explosiveness, and inside-out versatility. Gordon’s instincts and reaction time are lacking at times, and his movement lacks fluidity at times, but the upside is tremendous for Gordon and Jaylon Johnson at cornerback. |
| 2 | 40 | Seattle Seahawks | Boye Mafe | Minnesota | B+ | The Seahawks were another team with a need at the edge and it’s not surprising to see them dip into the talented group here. Boye Mafe landed as my 41st ranked prospect, so it’s good value here, but I had Drake Jackson and Nik Bonitto higher ranked at the position. Nonetheless, Mafe had a 19.2% pass-rush win rate and he dominated the pre-draft process with an electric Senior Bowl and excellent combine with a 9.91 RAS ranking second in the class. It’s hard to go wrong at the edge here, but Mafe is a great choice for them. |
| 2 | 41 | Seattle Seahawks | Kenneth Walker | Michigan State | D | It’s tough to know what Seattle is thinking here. Kenneth Walker is an awesome running back prospect who led the country in forced missed tackles and carries of 15+ yards on his way to becoming a Heisman finalist. We know Pete Carroll wants to run the ball, but it’s hard to justify passing on either Malik Willis or Desmond Ridder here with Drew Lock slated to be the team’s starter. Fantasy managers will be excited with Walker slated to get all the work he can handle, but this is bad process for Seattle with low-risk, high-reward options at quarterback available. |
| 2 | 42 | Minnesota Vikings | Andrew Booth Jr. | Clemson | A | I had mocked a cornerback to the Vikings with their original pick at #12, and Andrew Booth Jr. was my 18th-ranked player overall. Booth likely slid down the board due to his core muscle surgery, but it’s well worth taking the risk on those medicals at this point. Booth is a former five-star recruit with excellent size and length for the position, fluid movement, and great ball skills. He needs to be reigned in with his often over-aggressive playmaking as he finds himself out of position too often, but this is excellent value for a top player at a position of need. |
| 2 | 43 | New York Giants | Wan'Dale Robinson | Kentucky | F | This is an absolutely bizarre pick to me. Wan’Dale Robinson was my 89th-ranked player overall and my 13th-ranked receiver. Even if the Giants felt the need to draft a receiver, they had Skyy Moore, George Pickens, and even Alec Pierce there for the taking with higher upside. Robinson is a fun playmaker who had the fifth-most yards per route run per PFF last season, but he’s just 5’8”, 178 lbs with 27 1/2” arms. Robinson’s diminutive stature will limit his role in the NFL and this is bad value overall. |
| 2 | 44 | Houston Texans | John Metchie | Alabama | C | The Texans were expected to add a receiver at some point to help Davis Mills’s development, and John Metchie is a solid prospect who fits well with what they have in Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins. It’s hard to know how good of an athlete Metchie is as he couldn’t test at the combine due to his ACL injury. However, the Texans will have sold themselves on Metchie’s football IQ, release package, route-running, and overall craftiness. Trading up for an injured receiver is a tough sell for me, though. |
| 2 | 45 | Baltimore Ravens | David Ojabo | Michigan | B+ | I’m ecstatic that the slide for Ojabo stopped here, and he will be reunited with his defensive coordinator from Michigan Mike Macdonald. Ojabo’s breakout in 2021 was incredible - he had 11 sacks and five forced fumbles after only playing 26 total snaps before last season. I called Ojabo an NBA lottery pick throughout the pre-draft process - he has a lot of work to do to become an every-down NFL defender, but the upside is tremendous for a player who’s new to the game of football. With Odafe Oweh and David Ojabo on the edge, the Ravens are loaded with upside at a premium position. This pick only earns a B+ grade because of the medical concerns. |
| 2 | 46 | Detroit Lions | Josh Paschal | Kentucky | A- | The Lions continue to build through the trenches with Josh Paschal joining Aidan Hutchinson, Levi Onwuzurike, and Alim McNeil along the defensive line. Paschal can play inside or out at 6’3”, 278 lbs, and he’s a king of gaining leverage with his Power Five-leading 12.4% run-stop rate per PFF. Paschal also tested with a 9.70 RAS. He has an enticing pass-rush profile as well, and while I had Drake Jackson higher rated at the edge position, Paschal is a better fit for the Detroit defense. |
| 2 | 47 | Washington Commanders | Phidarian Mathis | Alabama | D | This is another huge reach for me. Phidarian Mathis was my 91st-ranked prospect overall and I had a fourth-round grade on him. Mathis is an easy plug-and-play run defender and he had a career-high five run stops against LSU last year. However, he offers very little in the pass-rush and is a mediocre athlete overall. As a fifth-year senior, he’s a finished product as well with little room for improvement. This is even more of a curious pick given the defensive line isn’t a significant need for the Commanders. With Travis Jones still available, I’m very confused by this selection. |
| 2 | 48 | Chicago Bears | Jaquan Brisker | Penn State | C- | The Bears had their choice of a solid group of offensive linemen led by Bernhard Raimann. They also could have selected a wide receiver like Skyy Moore or George Pickens. Instead, they take a safety in Brisker who is on the rise. Brisker has solid versatility and great athleticism, but he’ll never be a rangy free safety and is at his best playing in the box. He’s a great leader who helps raise the floor of the Chicago defense, but I don’t understand not helping Justin Fields here with the receivers and linemen still available. |
| 2 | 49 | New Orleans Saints | Alontae Taylor | Tennessee | F | Full disclosure here - I don’t have notes on Alontae Taylor. All I have to go off is he ranked as the 112th player on the Athletic’s media consensus big board and was PFF’s 18th-ranked cornerback - they had a fifth-round grade on him. A versatile safety/cornerback, Taylor seems to fit the Saints’ scheme, but the value here doesn’t seem great based on other media big boards. |
| 2 | 50 | New England Patriots | Tyquan Thornton | Baylor | F | This is yet another reach for the Patriots, and I’m surprised they felt the need to trade up to get Thornton here. To be fair, the Baylor wideout had a wild 4.28-second 40-yard dash, but I had him outside my top 20 wide receivers overall. Thornton lacks route-running polish, but at 6’2”, 181 lbs, he has to pack on a bunch more weight to be competitive on the perimeter. Thornton likely would have been available later in the draft, so this is a bad value. |
| 2 | 51 | Philadelphia Eagles | Cam Jurgens | Nebraska | C+ | The Eagles find their long-term Jason Kelce replacement here, and it’s not surprising to see them take Jurgens so highly given the scheme fit. Jurgens is an exceptional athlete with a 9.94 RAS and an insanely impressive sub 5-second 40-yard dash and sub-4.5-second short shuttle at 6’2”, 300 lbs. He didn’t have nearly the collegiate production as Tyler Linderbaum, but their athletic profiles aren’t far off and this is decent enough value for the Eagles. |
| 2 | 52 | Pittsburgh Steelers | George Pickens | Georgia | A+ | The draft-day slide for George Pickens finally ends with the Steelers, and they get my 30th-ranked prospect and fifth-ranked wide receiver at #52 overall. There evidently were some off-field concerns with Pickens, but I don’t know enough about that situation to speculate on it here. Instead, I’ll hype up the fact that Pickens is a former five-star recruit, dynamic athlete, and excellent contested-catch player. He’s also a better route-runner than he gets credit for, and he’s one of the few receivers in this draft with true alpha potential in the NFL. |
| 2 | 53 | Indianapolis Colts | Alec Pierce | Cincinnati | A- | After George Pickens went at #52, Alec Pierce was my top receiver available. Pierce may not have a well-developed route tree, but he’s improved as a route-runner over time and has sneaky-good separation ability. Pierce is dominant at the catch point with elite verticality and strong hands, and he’s a great deep ball player to pair with Matt Ryan in the Indianapolis offense. I love the fact that they traded down for extra value and landed a receiver that I would have considered decent enough value with their original Day 2 pick. |
| 2 | 54 | Kansas City Chiefs | Skyy Moore | Western Michigan | A+ | The Chiefs keep taking advantage of other teams’ poor decision-making and pick up my sixth-ranked receiver here. Skyy Moore might be 5’9”, 195 lbs, but the Western Michigan wideout is rocked-up with the physicality that allows him to dominate at the catch point and after the catch. Moore’s ability to release off the line of scrimmage is also a huge plus, and his elusiveness and short-area agility will help him profile as an elite slot receiver for Kansas City. |
| 2 | 55 | Arizona Cardinals | Trey McBride | Colorado State | C- | While not an elite athlete, Trey McBride is the clear best tight end in this class as he had 6+ catches in 11 of his 12 games in 2021. With a contested-catch profile, polished route-running, and natural hands, McBride will be a reliable receiver in the Arizona offense. However, the team had much bigger needs here and there were still good players at the line of scrimmage available. The value is decent here, but I don’t understand the strategy from Arizona with this draft. |
| 2 | 56 | Dallas Cowboys | Sam Williams | Ole Miss | C- | Sam Williams didn’t make my top 100 and he was only ranked 83rd overall. Sam Williams has awesome speed off the edge and racked up 13 sacks in 2021, but he’s a bit of a one-trick pony with a limited strength game in run defense. Williams ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash which ranks in the 98th percentile, but he’s undersized and may be limited to a role as a designated pass-rusher. I would have taken Drake Jackson or Nik Bonnito here, or even Myjai Sanders. |
| 2 | 57 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Luke Goedeke | Central Michigan | B | I heard plenty of buzz about Luke Goedeke coming off the board in the second round, but I didn’t expect him to go ahead of Central Michigan teammate Bernhard Raimann. Nonetheless, Goedeke fills a significant need at guard for the Buccaneers following Ali Marpet’s retirement and Alex Cappa’s free agency departure. Goedeke was a fringe top-100 player for me, and I’m surprised the Buccaneers traded up to get him, especially with Dylan Parham and Darian Kinnard still available. |
| 2 | 58 | Atlanta Falcons | Troy Andersen | Montana State | B+ | Troy Andersen is one of my favorite players in this draft as one of the best athletes overall with a 10.0 RAS. Andersen played quarterback, running back, and linebacker at Montana State given his high-end athleticism, and he’s still early in his development as a linebacker. Still, it’s easy to see his size, speed, and tenacity translating to him becoming a high-level off-ball linebacker in the future. He possesses all of the tools you want in a developmental defensive prospect. |
| 2 | 59 | Minnesota Vikings | Ed Ingram | LSU | D+ | I wasn’t as high as others on Ed Ingram, and I saw him as more of a Day 3 prospect. Ingram is a solid pass protector, but he never played at a particularly elite level for LSU. As a long-time starter with over 2,682 career snaps per PFF, it’s easy to see him coming in and being a solid starter from Day 1, but I would have preferred Dylan Parham or Darian Kinnard as higher-upside options. |
| 2 | 60 | Cincinnati Bengals | Cam Taylor-Britt | Nebraska | B- | I love Cam Taylor-Britt as a high-upside secondary talent, but I’m not sure if this was worth the trade-up with Tariq Woolen, a similarly athletic and high-upside talent, still on the board. Taylor-Britt is a tenacious, physical defender who excels at the catch point but had some rough film in the Big Ten last year. With an 8.32 RAS, he ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, but his explosiveness was graded as very poor. He’s also just 5’10” with a 75” wingspan, both of which rank below the 50th percentile. Still, the Bengals needed secondary reinforcements and his closing speed and physicality allow him to play several roles. |
| 2 | 61 | San Francisco 49ers | Drake Jackson | USC | A+ | I’ve been talking about Drake Jackson all day, and he finally comes off the board here. Jackson’s highly athletic profile is enticing - he finished with an 8.6 RAS and flashed with explosiveness and speed in college. His 19.9% pass-rush win rate is very impressive, and Jackson just turned 21 years old this month. I love his long-term trajectory to become a pass-rush presence across from Nick Bosa. |
| 2 | 62 | Kansas City Chiefs | Bryan Cook | Cincinnati | B | It’s easy to see why the Chiefs coveted Bryan Cook’s skill set as he’s an ideal fit for their press man coverage scheme. Cook only missed seven tackles on 100 attempts last year per PFF, he’s adept in coverage, and he made constant plays on the ball. With McDuffie and Cook added to a secondary featuring Justin Reid, Juan Thornhill, and L’Jarius Sneed, they won’t miss Tyrann Mathieu and Charvarius Ward too much. |
| 2 | 63 | Buffalo Bills | James Cook | Georgia | B- | The Bills were heavily linked to Breece Hall in the first round, but it’s much better value to grab James Cook at this point. Cook is undersized at 5’11”, 195 lbs, but he’s the best pass-catching running back in this draft class with only one drop on 68 career catchable passes and excellent pass-catching productivity at Georgia. The Bills’ offense continues to get more dynamic with Cook joining Devin Singletary in an intriguing backfield. |
| 2 | 64 | Denver Broncos | Nik Bonitto | Oklahoma | A+ | I love the fit of Nik Bonitto on the Denver defense as an athletic pass-rushing talent. PFF charted him with a 29% pass-rush win rate last year, which is a higher rate than every edge rusher that has been drafted so far. Bonitto may be a bit undersized at 6’3”, 248 lbs, but George Paton covets athleticism and he had a 9.31 RAS. As the 39th-ranked player on my big board, landing Bonitto at #64 is incredible value. |
| 3 | 65 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Luke Fortner | Kentucky | C | The Jaguars needed another interior offensive lineman after Brandon Linder’s retirement, and Fortner will likely be a Day 1 starter in his place at the center. Fortner has experience at all three interior offensive line positions, and he was one of the most consistent offensive linemen in all of college football last season. Fortner isn’t an elite athlete by any means, but he fills a need so this is a fine pick. |
| 3 | 66 | Minnesota Vikings | Brian Asamoah | Oklahoma | C+ | Yet another linebacker goes off the board over Nakobe Dean as Brian Asamoah becomes the fourth linebacker off the board. I had a third-round grade on him, so this is a fine value, but I would have preferred Dean, Leo Chenal, Chad Muma, or Christian Harris over Asamoah. He’s undersized at 6’1”, 228 lbs, and he does have sideline-to-sideline range, but his skillset likely could have been had on Day 3 and there’s not a ton that’s special to his game outside of his above-average coverage ability. |
| 3 | 67 | New York Giants | Josh Ezeudu | North Carolina | D | It started so well for the Giants, but we’re off the rails now. Josh Ezeudu was ranked well below Dylan Parham, Darian Kinnard, Zach Tom, and Jamaree Salyer for me, and the interior offensive line isn’t even the highest-value position anyways. With a handful of players in my top 50 still available, this is a massive reach, as Ezeudu ranked as the 169th player on the Athletic’s media consensus big board. |
| 3 | 68 | Cleveland Browns | Martin Emerson | Mississippi State | B- | The Browns are in a conference with some lights-out cornerbacks and have to face Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins twice a year in the AFC North, so bolstering the secondary makes sense. Emerson’s speed and acceleration are somewhat lacking, but he does have a massive wingspan and plays with a physical brand of football without committing penalties. His scheme versatility and the overall refined game make this a solid pick. |
| 3 | 69 | Tennessee Titans | Nicholas Petit-Frere | Ohio State | C | The Titans are expecting to start Taylor Lewan and Dillon Radunz at tackle this year, so they likely see Nicholas Petit-Frere as a swing tackle who can provide solid depth. He started at both right tackle and left tackle for Ohio State, but his film against some of his top opponents like Aidan Hutchinson, Arnold Ebiketie, David Ojabo, and others was highly concerning. Petit-Frere needs to add some play strength to maintain consistency in the NFL, but he’s a decent high-floor, low-ceiling option. |
| 3 | 70 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Chad Muma | Wyoming | C+ | I’m fairly confused here as another linebacker comes off the board who isn’t Nakobe Dean. The Jaguars have also used another early pick on a linebacker after trading up for Devin Lloyd in the first round and signing Foyesade Oluokon to a big contract in free agency. Muma is an excellent coverage talent who’s a consistent tackler. Muma is a value here as my 52nd-ranked player, but the continued investment in linebacker is confusing. Someone should tell Trent Baalke linebackers aren’t this valuable. |
| 3 | 71 | Chicago Bears | Velus Jones Jr. | Tennessee | C- | The Bears get an absolute burner in Velus Jones Jr., but he ran a 4.31-second 40 and somehow still finished with a RAS of 7.11. Jones will turn 25 years old before the start of the season and barely put up 1,000 yards over the last two seasons combined. His limited contested-catch production and narrow route tree are concerning for his age, and Jones was the 151st-ranked player on the Athletic media big board, so this is a reach. |
| 3 | 72 | Seattle Seahawks | Abraham Lucas | Washington State | A- | The Seahawks continue to rebuild their offensive line with Abraham Lucas, a player with extensive pass-protection experience and three years of starting experience at right tackle. He doesn’t profile as a road-grader in the run game and his power is limited overall, but he’s a starting-caliber tackle with his mirroring and agility. The Seahawks have built a great pass-protection combo with Cross and Lucas, but who will they be protecting? |
| 3 | 73 | Indianapolis Colts | Jelani Woods | Virginia | A- | Jelani Woods tested as the most athletic tight end of all time - that’s not an overstatement. At 6’7”, 253 lbs, he ran a 4.61-second 40-yard dash and a 6.95-second 3-cone to land a 10.0 RAS. Woods had a senior year breakout as a consistent receiver for the first time in his first year with Virginia, but there is serious untapped potential in his game and the tight end was a need for the Colts. This is an awesome high-upside pick. |
| 3 | 74 | Atlanta Falcons | Desmond Ridder | Cincinnati | A | A quarterback finally comes off the board, and it might not be the one most expected as Ridder goes before Malik Willis. This is excellent value in the third round as the Falcons landed some high-upside talent before dipping into the quarterback pool. Ridder is a tremendous leader with great arm strength and field processing. His lack of accuracy let him down at times, but he can win the starting job in Atlanta and provide an intriguing option for the future without hamstringing the team in draft capital. |
| 3 | 75 | Houston Texans | Christian Harris | Alabama | A- | Christian Harris was my 56th-ranked player and the 57th-ranked player on the Athletic’s consensus media board, so this is a solid value for Houston which needed to add to its linebacker room. Harris is an elite athlete who tested with a 97th percentile and a 99th percentile broad jump and he’s a downhill playmaker with great awareness and play recognition. He’s a Patriots-type linebacker, so it makes sense that Nick Caserio would covet him. |
| 3 | 76 | Baltimore Ravens | Travis Jones | Connecticut | A++ | This is by far the best value pick of the entire draft. I’m sure in the coming days and weeks we’ll learn more about why Jones fell this far, but he was my 34th-ranked player and the 40th-ranked player on the Athletic’s consensus media board, so it’s certainly shocking to see him still available at this point. Jones has a classic nose tackle frame with length, strength, and powerful hands. However, he tested like an elite athlete with a 9.39 RAS and had an elite pass-rushing grade on PFF. I wouldn’t have minded him going over Devonte Wyatt who went #28 to the Packers, so the Ravens grabbing him at #76 is incredible. They have now drafted four players inside my top 50. |
| 3 | 77 | Indianapolis Colts | Bernhard Raimann | Central Michigan | A+ | Another elite grade here, as we’re getting a run of smart teams taking advantage of weird slides. Bernhard Raimann was my best player still available at #25 on my big board and I had him ranked over Trevor Penning and Kenyon Green who went off the board in the first round. Raimann was incredibly consistent in pass protection and has very polished film despite only playing the offensive tackle position for two years. While he may not have elite strength or long arms, he’s going to be a consistent starter at tackle for the Colts. Great pick. |
| 3 | 78 | Cleveland Browns | Alex Wright | UAB | B | I see this as a bit of a reach for the Browns, but it’s easy to see why they coveted Alex Wright. He has a huge frame at 6’5”, 271 lbs, and had a 23.8% pass-rush win rate as he dominated non-Power Five competition the way you would have wanted him to. Wright is still just 21 years old, and the long-term trajectory is enticing, but I had other edge rushers rated higher here. |
| 3 | 79 | Los Angeles Chargers | JT Woods | Baylor | C | JT Woods is a great athlete with a 9.43 RAS and a 97th percentile 40-yard dash. At 6’2”, 195 lbs, he’s a big-bodied player who excelled at the catch point as well. He struggled in run defense as he was an inconsistent tackler at Baylor, but as long as the Chargers put him in coverage roles and don’t pigeonhole him into the box he should be a solid contributor. I would have preferred Kerby Joseph in this spot. |
| 3 | 80 | Denver Broncos | Greg Dulcich | UCLA | B+ | After losing Noah Fant in the Russell Wilson trade, the Broncos had a need at tight end and I expected them to dip into this class. With Jelani Woods off the board, Dulcich is arguably the best athlete still available with his big-play threat providing an intriguing option in the seam for Denver. He’s not a great blocker or a polished route-runner, but his athleticism can allow him to grow in those areas over time. |
| 3 | 81 | New York Giants | Cordale Flott | LSU | D- | The Giants continue to reach on players on Day 2 with Cordale Flott a difficult evaluation. He’s stick-thin at 6’1”, 175 lbs, and while he performed admirably in coverage last season, he will struggle against more physical receivers in the NFL. Flott will also find it difficult to contribute in run defense with his slight frame. He’s a Day 3 player for me. |
| 3 | 82 | Atlanta Falcons | DeAngelo Malone | Western Kentucky | B+ | With Arnold Ebiketie already on the roster, the Falcons continue to invest in bolstering their pass rush which was putrid last season. Malone has already started to bulk up more and that helps his profile for a larger role in the NFL. He ran a 4.6-second 40-yard dash and a 7.06-second 3-cone, which helps his profile as a high-end athlete with a 9.06 RAS, and he crushed the Senior Bowl. Malone had 180 pressures over five years in college. |
| 3 | 83 | Philadelphia Eagles | Nakobe Dean | Georgia | A+ | The Eagles typically don’t draft linebackers early, but if they can land a first-round talent with the 83rd pick, it’s time to make a splash. Dean’s slide down the board is incredibly puzzling, and this grade will have to be updated once we learn more about whatever medical issues he may be facing. For now, this is an easy A+ as Dean was my 35th-ranked prospect with sideline-to-sideline speed, explosive athleticism, and agility for coverage. |
| 3 | 84 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DeMarvin Leal | Texas A&M | A- | DeMarvin Leal was a top-ten player on the preseason big board for PFF, but he struggled to make the impact most expected in 2021. Leal had just a 12.7% pass-rush win rate last year per PFF. He’s a smooth mover at 6’4”, 290 lbs, but he’s a tweener who could struggle to find a consistent home in the NFL. With the Steelers already having a loaded defensive line, it makes sense to take a swing on his former five-star attributes winning out. |
| 3 | 85 | New England Patriots | Marcus Jones | Houston | B+ | Frankly, I’m surprised the Patriots would be the team to draft the 5’8”, 174-lb Marcus Jones, but they have to love his hard-nosed tenacity and play strength that belies his smaller stature. Jones will also contribute as an elite special teams player as one of the best return men in college football last season, and he has top-end speed which helps compensate for his lack of size. |
| 3 | 86 | Tennessee Titans | Malik Willis | Liberty | A+ | I never fully bought in on Malik Willis to the point that others did, but it’s a clear value at this point in the draft as he was my 31st-ranked prospect overall. Willis has running back-like mobility in the open field with an absurd number of broken tackles. He also arguably possesses the best arm strength in the class which he put on full display with a country-leading 11% big-time throw rate per PFF. Willis has lots of work to do on decision-making, accuracy, footwork, and overall technical refinement, but his upside is well worth taking here. With Ryan Tannehill still under contract, Willis will have no pressure to start right away as he works on those issues and is hopefully the team’s long-term, high-upside starter. |
| 3 | 87 | Arizona Cardinals | Cameron Thomas | San Diego State | B+ | The Cardinals finally address a team need, and they get a solid player in Cameron Thomas who I had ranked as my 64th overall prospect. Thomas has experience playing all over the defensive line, and he’s well-refined with his footwork and hand usage. I have concerns over his limited play strength and lack of elite athletic traits, but this is solid value at a position of need. |
| 3 | 88 | Dallas Cowboys | Jalen Tolbert | South Alabama | A- | I expected the Cowboys to draft a wide receiver at some point after losing Amari Cooper in the offseason, and they get the premier deep threat in the country. Jalen Tolbert ranked fifth in the country with 16 deep catches last year per PFF, and his 3.16 yards per route run was elite. Tolbert needs to add some muscle to be more consistent at the catch point, and his route-running remains unpolished, but his ball-tracking and blend of size and speed are enticing. |
| 3 | 89 | Buffalo Bills | Terrel Bernard | Baylor | D+ | I don’t know a lot about Terrel Bernard, and I certainly didn’t expect him to be drafted ahead of Leo Chenal. He ranked as the 159th overall player on the Athletic’s media consensus big board. Bernard is undersized at 6’0”, 224 lbs, and while he ran a 4.59-second 40, his role in the NFL is a massive question mark for me. |
| 3 | 90 | Las Vegas Raiders | Dylan Parham | Memphis | A | The Raiders have serious needs across their offensive line, and Dylan Parham was by far the best offensive lineman available as I had a second-round grade on him - he was my 67th-ranked prospect overall. Parham is an elite athlete who only allowed Logan Hall to have one pressure on 55 pass-blocking snaps against him in 2021 per PFF. Parham’s processing speed, athleticism, and football IQ help overcome his smaller stature, and he can contribute at guard or tackle for Las Vegas. |
| 3 | 91 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Rachaad White | Arizona State | C- | Rachaad White is a very intriguing prospect at running back with impressive natural talent as he broke 52 tackles on 225 collegiate carries per PFF. However, I had White ranked as just my RB9 overall due to his lack of pass-protection polish, limited contact balance, and overall inconsistent, freelancing style. White will have the opportunity to be a playmaker in the Tampa offense, but they could have waited on the running back position until Day 3 with plenty of intriguing players still available. |
| 3 | 92 | Green Bay Packers | Sean Rhyan | UCLA | B- | Sean Rhyan was a three-year starter at left tackle for UCLA, but his best fit in the NFL is likely at guard. Regardless of where he plays, the Packers will covet that versatility along with his strong athletic profile with his 3-cone drill, broad jump, and vertical jump all coming in at the 80th percentile or better. Rhyan has massive hands, but he was penalized too often and doesn’t have the agility you typically look for in a tackle. |
| 3 | 93 | San Francisco 49ers | Tyrion Davis-Price | LSU | D- | I ranked 20 running backs in this class, and Tyrion Davis-Price was not on my list. With Elijah Mitchell and Trey Sermon drafted last year, it seems weird that the 49ers would invest a Day 2 pick in the position, especially given their limited capital overall. Davis-Price’s zone rushing grade ranked well below average per PFF, and there’s not much to love about his athletic profile or statistical production. With plenty of running back talent projected to be available on Day 3, this is an odd pick. |
| 3 | 94 | Carolina Panthers | Matt Corral | Ole Miss | A- | I can’t help but be impressed by the Panthers’ decision-making in this draft. They didn’t force a quarterback selection at #6 and they still get a high-upside passer with this selection in Matt Corral. I don’t love Corral as a prospect with his diminutive stature and aggressive running style leading to concerning injury potential, but his athleticism, throwing power, and improved decision-making is worth the pick here. I would have gone with Sam Howell, but the Panthers still earn a top grade for their overall decision-making with a low-risk, high-reward move. |
| 3 | 95 | Cincinnati Bengals | Zachary Carter | Florida | D | Zachary Carter isn’t a particularly compelling athlete, particularly with his tweener body type at 6’4”, 282 lbs. His best fit is likely as a small part-time three-technique lineman, but he struggles to get off the line of scrimmage consistently. I liked his agility and upper body strength, but there are a lot of inconsistencies in his game that he’ll need to work on if he wants to become a full-time player in the NFL. |
| 3 | 96 | Indianapolis Colts | Nick Cross | Maryland | A | Nick Cross is a classic Gus Bradley safety and he’ll fill the Kam Chancellor and Jonathan Abrams role as a box safety. With an elite 9.91 RAS, Cross ranked in the 98th percentile with a 4.34 40 and the 92nd percentile with a 130” broad jump. Cross was my 85th-ranked player, so this is a solid value, and he also fills a need on the defense. |
| 3 | 97 | Detroit Lions | Kerby Joseph | Illinois | A- | I had safety circled as a need for the Lions in my team draft breakdown I published last week, and Kerby Joseph is an intriguing fit for them. In his first full season as a starter in his senior year, Joseph had incredible ball production with five interceptions and four pass breakups. His length and verticality suggest that ball production is no fluke, and he’s an excellent tackler. Joseph lacks the range and patience to be a true single-high safety, but he adds some physicality on the back end. |
| 3 | 98 | Washington Commanders | Brian Robinson | Alabama | D+ | Washington is obsessed with Alabama players. Brian Robinson was my 8th-ranked running back so I’ll say it again, I don’t understand reaching on a running back on Day 2 with more talent available on Day 3. Robinson gives the Commanders a bruising power element that they don’t currently have with Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic, but he’s unpolished in pass protection and lacks top-end speed and open field creativity. |
| 3 | 99 | Cleveland Browns | David Bell | Purdue | A- | Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones are the projected starters for the Browns at receiver this year, but they don’t have much depth beyond those two. David Bell lacks elite athleticism and his combine was underwhelming, but it’s hard to deny his refined route-running and processing. He had almost 3,000 receiving yards in his Purdue career even while spending time as the team’s only consistent receiver and seeing constant double-teams. He was my 12th-ranked receiver and 81st-ranked player overall, so this represents good value at a position of need. |
| 3 | 100 | Arizona Cardinals | Myjai Sanders | Cincinnati | B+ | Myjai Sanders lost almost 30 pounds at the combine after getting sick but still performed, and the numbers he put up likely pushed him down the draft board. However, he rectified that at his pro day and ran a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. His tape lacked consistency in all respects, but he has an excellent burst to the ball and had an insane AAC-leading 62 pressures last year. He also had ten pressures against Alabama and the Crimson Tide in the playoff. This is a great spot to take the risk on Sanders developing better consistency in the NFL. |
| 3 | 101 | New York Jets | Jeremy Ruckert | Ohio State | B- | I don’t quite understand spending a Day 2 pick on a tight end after landing C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin in free agency, but I like the player. Ruckert was one of the best run-blockers at his position in the country last year with 14 big-time blocks being the third-most over the past two years in the FBS per PFF. Ruckert had limited receiving production at Ohio State, but he’s capable of more than he showed in college in that respect. |
| 3 | 102 | Miami Dolphins | Channing Tindall | Georgia | B | Channing Tindall is one of the most fun players to watch on film, and when I first turned on his tape I thought he was a first-round talent. He flies to the football with ridiculous straight-line speed and has great instincts for angles to the ball. Once I got into the nitty-gritty and looked past that aspect of his game, though, I saw a slim frame, limited lower-body strength, and limited coverage profile. Tindall can fill a downhill blitzing role for the Miami defense, but with their needs on the offensive line, I would have taken Zach Tom or Dohnovan West here. |
| 3 | 103 | Kansas City Chiefs | Leo Chenal | Wisconsin | A+ | The Chiefs continue to spit in the face of fans of other AFC West teams as they rack up incredible value in the draft. I had Leo Chenal as my 42nd-ranked prospect overall, and while I was higher on him than most, he came in at #61 on the Athletic’s consensus board. Chenal tested at a 9.99 RAS with elite speed and explosiveness in a 6’2”, 250-lb body. Chenal may not have the sideline-to-sideline range or consistent coverage, but he’s one of the strongest players in this draft and can be a unique weapon on defense if the Chiefs unleash him properly. |
| 3 | 104 | Los Angeles Rams | Logan Bruss | Wisconsin | B- | After Andrew Whitworth retired and Austin Corbett left in free agency, the Rams needed to replenish their offensive line. Bruss can immediately slide in as the starting right guard and he has experience starting at tackle as well. With consistent production overall and a solid athletic profile, the Rams add some much-needed depth upfront. |
| 3 | 105 | San Francisco 49ers | Danny Gray | SMU | B+ | Danny Gray is the discount deep threat in this draft with his 4.33-second 40-yard dash and solid 2.69 yards per route run. Gray had a rough 12.5% drop rate which has to be cut down, and he’s undersize at 5’11”, 186 lbs. Still, he provides an element of verticality that the team doesn’t have in Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, and Gray can help take the top off the defense. I can see some Trey Lance deep balls to Gray in the team’s future. |
Day 3 (Rounds 4-7)
| Round | Pick | Team | Player | Grade | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 106 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TE Cade Otton | B | Otton has good size and hands, but will need to improve his blocking to become a consistent feature in the NFL. |
| 4 | 107 | Houston Texans | RB Dameon Pierce | A- | Pierce is an incredibly strong and shifty back. He moves really well laterally with good instincts. He isn't the fastest back and will need to improve his pass catching. |
| 4 | 108 | Cleveland Browns | DT Perrion Winfrey | B+ | Winfrey is a strong pass rusher with a knack for blowing plays up. He struggles wrapping up in the open field sometimes and will need to improve his pursuit in the run game. |
| 4 | 109 | Seattle Seahawks | CB Coby Bryant | A | Bryant is a scheme versatile corner with a knack for the ball. |
| 4 | 110 | Baltimore Ravens | OT Daniel Faalele | A- | Faalele is a 6'9" force of nature. He will have to improve his ability to respond to shorter, quicker edge rushers. If so, he'll be a hit for the Ravens here. |
| 4 | 111 | New York Jets | OT Max Mitchell | B+ | Mitchell is quick at the line and scheme versatile. He'll be able to play both tackle and guard at the next level. |
| 4 | 112 | New York Giants | TE Daniel Bellinger | B+ | Good size and speed. He has the tools necessary to be a solid pass catcher at the next level. |
| 4 | 113 | Washington Commanders | S Percy Butler | A- | Smaller but incredibly quick, Butler is a scheme versatile burner. |
| 4 | 114 | New York Giants | S Dane Belton | C+ | Belt is another scheme versatile player with great instincts. Able to play up in the run game. |
| 4 | 115 | Denver Broncos | CB Damarri Mathis | A- | Mathis is quick with good ball skills and anticipation. He didn't have strong collegiate production numbers though he only played 9 games this past season. |
| 4 | 116 | Denver Broncos | DT Eyioma Uwazurike | B | Uwazurike has nice physical traits and a disruptive presence. A versatile player. |
| 4 | 117 | New York Jets | DE Michael Clemmons | A | Has nice bull rush qualities and physical traits. The Jets add to their haul of young defensive talent. |
| 4 | 118 | Minnesota Vikings | CB Akayleb Evans | B | Evans is tall and physical with instinctive traits. He will need to improve his ball skills. |
| 4 | 119 | Baltimore Ravens | CB Jayln Armour-Davis | A | Great size with raw athletic traits. Struggled with injuries for most of his career at Alabama. |
| 4 | 120 | Carolina Panthers | LB Brandon Smith | A | Smith is a great pass rusher with quick pursuit. |
| 4 | 121 | New England Patriots | CB Jack Jones | B | Jones has great athleticism though he is a bit undersized. |
| 4 | 122 | Las Vegas Raiders | RB Zamir White | B- | Incredibly strong back who doesn't shy away from contact. He has had injury issues in the past that teams will need to keep an eye on |
| 4 | 123 | Los Angeles Chargers | RB Isiah Spiller | A+ | Spiller is a solid pass catching back with great football speed. This has potential to be one of the steals of the 4th round. |
| 4 | 124 | Cleveland Browns | K Cade York | B | A kicker with great range and accuracy during his time at LSU |
| 4 | 125 | Miami Dolphins | WR Erik Ezunkanma | B | The Dolpjins add to their list of receivers with a burner out of Texas Tech. |
| 4 | 126 | Las Vegas Raiders | DT Neil Farrell | B | Will work well in a 4-3 scheme. Has the ability to react quickly with good instincts. Didn't play much at LSU. |
| 4 | 127 | New England Patriots | RB Pierre Strong Jr. | A | A physical back with the upside of being a 3 down back |
| 4 | 128 | Baltimore Ravens | TE Charlie Kolar | B | A solid TE to lineup opposite of Mark Andrews in Baltimore. Can add some size and versatility to a dynamic offense. |
| 4 | 129 | Dallas Cowboys | TE Jake Fergueson | A- | For his size he's an efficient route runner with the ability to get some yards after the catch. |
| 4 | 130 | Baltimore Ravens | P Jordan Stout | B+ | Averaged 46 yards per punt with great accuracy. Good hang time and doesn't allow for many returns. |
| 4 | 131 | Tennessee Titans | RB Hasaan Haskins | B+ | A great downfield back with the requisite body control to be a 3 down back, Haskins will be a solid addition for the Titans. Not the shiftiest back so may be limited in overall production. |
| 4 | 132 | Green Bay Packers | WR Romeo Doubs | B | Shifty WR with great straight-line speed. Not the best hands and will have to cut back on drops |
| 4 | 133 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | P Jake Camarda | C | An incredibly consistent punter who has a cannon for a leg. Interesting Tampa Bay didn't go with Ariaza. |
| 4 | 134 | San Francisco 49ers | OT Spencer Burford | B- | Burford has great length but will need to improve his technique and build some size to be a consistent feature at the next level. |
| 4 | 135 | Kansas City Chiefs | CB Joshua Williams | A | Great size and length for a guy this deep in the draft. Good tackler and quick recovery ability, despite coming out of D2. |
| 4 | 136 | Cincinnati Bengals | G Cordell Volson | A- | A versatile guard from NDSU, Volson has experience playing both G and T. Also has good size for the position at the next level. |
| 4 | 137 | New England Patriots | QB Bailey Zappe | C | Zappe is a smooth thrower of the ball with great accuracy. He is a little shorter with average arm strength. |
| 4 | 138 | Pittsburgh Steelers | WR Calvin Austin III | A | Great speed receiver who's a real threat in the open field. Some of the best acceleration in this class. |
| 4 | 139 | Baltimore Ravens | TE Isiah Likely | B | An interesting selection by the Ravens here given they've already drafted Kolar and have Mark Andrews. Otherwise, Likely is a natural pass catcher with a great work ethic. |
| 4 | 140 | Green Bay Packers | G Zach Tom | A | Tom is a highly intelligent blocker who's able to adjust his body well in space. He will need to build some mass in his first couple seasons. |
| 4 | 141 | Baltimore Ravens | CB Damarion Williams | A- | Williams has great instincts and a nose for the ball. He finished his most recent season at Houston second in tackles. |
| 4 | 142 | Los Angeles Rams | CB Decobie Duran | B | Instinctive ball skills and good at tackling in space. Could develop into a solid two option opposite Ramsey. |
| 4 | 143 | Tennessee Titans | TE Chigoziem Okonkwo | B+ | Solid hands and a decent route runner, Okonkwo really shines as a blocker. |
| 5 | 144 | Washington Commanders | QB Sam Howell | A | Howell throws a very catchable ball and has a sort of Baker Mayfield quality to him. Accurate and quick with the release. |
| 5 | 145 | Kansas City Chiefs | OT Darian Kinnard | A+ | Kinnard has great size and finishing ability. He will likely move over to guard in the NFL where he'll be able to shine if he improves his hand placement. |
| 5 | 146 | New York Giants | LB Micah McFadden | C | Generally McFadden had good tape, though he did struggle against some of the better teams he played. He can be used on special teams and is good at reading blocks. |
| 5 | 147 | New York Giants | DT DJ Davidson | B- | While DJ Davidson is one of the slower guys in a straight line sense, he's one of the quicker lateral movers. |
| 5 | 148 | Buffalo Bills | WR Khalil Shakir | A | A versatile player who can be used as an RB or WR. Solid work ethic and great after the catch. |
| 5 | 149 | Washington Commanders | TE Cole Turner | B | A WR turned TE, Cole Turner is great at high pointing the ball and adjusting in air. He does struggle, however, to create separation. |
| 5 | 150 | Houston Texans | DT Thomas Booker | B- | Booker has great lateral movement and technique. He's relatively quick, though he did not produce much in college. |
| 5 | 151 | Atlanta Falcons | RB Tyler Allgeier | A | This is a nice addition to a young Atlanta offense. Allgeier is a solid pass catcher with great shiftiness in the open field. |
| 5 | 152 | Denver Broncos | S Delarrin Turner-Yell | B | Not the fastest safety but Turner-Yell has a good nose for the ball. He makes his presence known on hits. |
| 5 | 153 | Seattle Seahawks | CB Tariq Woolen | A+ | Great upside as Woolen has only played corner for 2 years. He will need to improve in run support and as a tackler. |
| 5 | 154 | Jacksonville Jaguars | RB Snoop Collins | C | Not great straight line speed but was rarely caught from behind. He's not afraid of physicality and is good in the red zone. |
| 5 | 155 | Dallas Cowboys | OT Matt Woletzko | B | Woletzko has great size and arms than he uses to create consistent leverage. He'll need to get a bit stronger and if he does he could be a consistent force at the next level. |
| 5 | 156 | Cleveland Browns | RB Jerome Ford | A- | Ford is a good-vision back who maintains great balance in the open field. He's not the best at finding and exploiting holes, however. |
| 5 | 157 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | CB Zyon McCollum | B | Incredibly quick player with good intelligence. Does struggle tracking the football. |
| 5 | 158 | Seattle Seahawks | EDGE Tyreke Smith | B | Smith has good upper body control but struggle with getting off the line quickly and putting his blocker off balance. |
| 5 | 159 | Indianapolis Colts | DT Eric Johnson | D | Good at shedding blocks and able to use his hands well. Lacks explosiveness. |
| 5 | 160 | Los Angeles Chargers | DT Otito Ogbonnia | A- | A solid worker with an explosive lower body, Ogbonnia is a good fit for this Chargers team. He lacks quickness at the point of attack, though and can rely solely on size. |
| 5 | 161 | New Orleans Saints | LB D'Marco Jackson | B | A versatile player with great lateral agility. |
| 5 | 162 | Denver Broncos | WR Montrell Washington | A- | Improved every year at Samford, Washington is a consitent downfield receiver |
| 5 | 163 | Tennessee Titans | WR Kyle Phillips | B+ | Phillips has great footwork but lacks speed in his routes. |
| 5 | 164 | Los Angeles Rams | RB Kyren Williams | A | Williams is a versatile back with great open field awareness. Not slow but not a speed demon. |
| 5 | 165 | Minnesota Vikings | DE Esezi Otomewo | B | Otomewo has good size at 6'6" and a solid motor. His film doesn't stand out as he struggled to consistently produce at Minnesota. |
| 5 | 166 | Cincinnati Bengals | S Tycen Anderson | A- | Good burst and acceleration at the position but struggles to contain |
| 5 | 167 | Dallas Cowboys | DaRon Bland | C | Bland is a good tackler but a somewhat scattered prospect from an instincts standpoint. He will need to improve his ability to track the ball in pursuit. |
| 5 | 168 | Chicago Bears | OT Braxton Jones | A | Good height and long arms at the position. He will need to improve his footwork, but he has potential to be a good one. |
| 5 | 169 | Minnesota Vikings | RB Ty Chandler | A | A good pass catcher out of the backfield, Chandler is explosive in the open field. Sometimes he takes too long to read the field, but his acceleration gives him a shot to be special. |
| 5 | 170 | Houston Texans | TE Teagan Quitoriano | B | Quitoriano is a good blocker and solid pass catcher. If he can cut back on drops, he will be a reliable feature at the next level. |
| 5 | 171 | Denver Broncos | C Luke Wattenberg | B- | Versatile C who can also play Guard, Wattenberg has great hands. He will need to imporve his balance, though, in the NFL. |
| 5 | 172 | San Francisco 49ers | CB Samuel Womack | B- | Womack is a good tackler and speedy cover corner. He's a bit shorter and struggles in run pursuit. |
| 5 | 173 | New York Giants | G Marcus McKethan | C | Not a consistent player but he has a good burst and knows how to position himself well off the line of scrimmage. |
| 5 | 174 | Chicago Bears | EDGE Dominique Robinson | B+ | Doesn't have a lot of experience but is explosive off the edge. He will need to improve his hands and overall pass rushing technique in his first couple years. |
| 5 | 175 | Las Vegas Raiders | DT Matthew Butler | A | Can play both 3 and 1 technique and is an incredibly durable player. Doesn't have great mass or balance, but did play well against Alabama |
| 5 | 176 | Dallas Cowboys | LB Damone Clarke | A | 1st team all SEC, Clarke has quick closeout speed and does a great job of wrapping. He doesn't always read and react well and isn't great in zone. |
| 5 | 177 | Detroit Lions | TE James Mitchell | B | A versatile blocker who's a good pass catcher. Injury concerns are a factor. |
| 5 | 178 | Dallas Cowboys | DT John Ridgeway | B+ | Ridgeway hails from a wrestling background and it shows on the field. Great measurables, though he does get knocked off his base often. |
| 5 | 179 | Green Bay Packers | DE Kingsley Enagbare | A- | Could work as an edge setter with his strength. Not super fast and isn't a force in the pas rush |
| 6 | 180 | Buffalo Bills | P Matt Araiza | A+ | For this late in the draft, you're getting a guy that has something special to offer. It's a low value position, but he can boot it up to 80 yards. |
| 6 | 181 | Philadelphia Eagles | LB Kyron Johnson | A | Johnson has a knack for getting after the quarterback. He may struggle in coverage at times at the next level, but will be a threat off the edge. |
| 6 | 182 | New York Giants | LB Darrian Beavers | B- | Led the team in tackles against Alabama, Beavers is a smart player with good instincts. He doesn't have great speed, however, and will struggle in coverage. |
| 6 | 183 | New England Patriots | RB Kevin Harris | B- | Harris is a strong back with a good burst. He doesn't maintain super fast top end speed but can be a capable blocker. |
| 6 | 184 | Minnesota Vikings | OT Vederian Lowe | A | Lowe is a good lateral mover and overall athlete. He will need to improve his punch, however, at the next level |
| 6 | 185 | Buffalo Bills | CB Christian Benford | A- | Benford is not the fastest corner on the board but he has good size and ball skills. |
| 6 | 186 | Chicago Bears | G Zach Thomas | B | Versatile player with experience all over the offensive line. He's quick and explosive, but does have some injury concerns. |
| 6 | 187 | San Francisco 49ers | OT Nick Zakelj | A- | Zakelj is an aggressive player with great size. He's not great at creating leverage but overall is a solid finisher |
| 6 | 188 | Detroit Lions | LB Malcom Rodriguez | B+ | Another guy with a wrestling background, Rodriguez is a solid locker room guy with good college production. He doesn't have great measurables and will need to get stronger to remain in the NFL |
| 6 | 189 | Carolina Panthers | LB Amare Barno | A | Barno is tall and incredibly quick. He could be a solid special teams player but will need to strengthen his lower body to be a consistent NFL feature. |
| 6 | 190 | Atlanta Falcons | G Justin Shaffer | B | Has great upper body strength but will need to learn to get out of his stance quicker. |
| 6 | 191 | Minnesota Vikings | WR Jalen Nailor | A- | Not a stunning receiver from a measurables perspective but he has decent quickness and is pretty crafty in the open field. |
| 6 | 192 | Indianapolis Colts | TE Andrew Ogletree | C | Ogletree is physical and able to create separation, but will need to become a better blocker |
| 6 | 193 | Dallas Cowboys | LB Devin Harper | B | Has solid athletic measurables, namely his 40 inch vertical and sub 4.5 40, but lacks solid collegiate production and was used mainly in special teams. |
| 6 | 194 | New Orleans Saints | DT Jordan Jackson | A- | Good hands and explosive at the snap, he will be a solid. though undersized, DT at the next level |
| 6 | 195 | Los Angeles Chargers | G Jamaree Salyer | B | Salyer is a versatile guard with good length but will need to improve his flexibility and ability to maintain levergae. |
| 6 | 196 | Baltimore Ravens | RB Tyler Badie | A | Solid pass catching back who's secure with the ball. Not great vision and will need to improve as a blocker |
| 6 | 197 | Jacksonville Jaguars | CB Gregory Junior | C | Junior has good measurables but will have to cope with the increase in competition to the next level while also refining his skills and technique. |
| 6 | 198 | Philadelphia Eagles | TE Grant Calcaterra | A+ | Calcaterra is great at tracking the ball and has an ability to stretch the field. Great in the red zone and 3rd down. |
| 6 | 199 | Carolina Panthers | G Cade Mays | B | Has some starts at Guard in the SEC, will be able to fill in well as a backup. Solid pass blocking technique but still needs work. |
| 6 | 200 | New England Patriots | DT Sam Roberts | C | Solid player with good size, Roberts is efficient with his hands. He is currently recovering from a recent groin injury. |
| 6 | 201 | Arizona Cardinals | RB Keontay Ingram | B | Ingram is a good cutter with quick, loose hips. |
| 6 | 202 | Cleveland Browns | WR Michael Woods II | A- | Not super big or fast but a smooth football player who can manipulate the catchpoint. Good body control and is able to get downfield despite lacking speed. |
| 6 | 203 | Chicago Bears | RB Trestan Ebner | B | Ebner is a quick player with some versatility as a pass catcher. He's not a great cutter, though, and has below average acceleration. |
| 6 | 204 | Tennessee Titans | CB Theo Jackson | B | All SEC second team this past year, Jackson is a developed tackler with good vision. He is a bit older with relatively average athletic measurables. |
| 6 | 205 | Houston Texans | OT Austin Deculus | A- | Deculus is great at using his arms in pass protection but struggles with utilizing his lower body to create leverage. |
| 6 | 206 | Denver Broncos | DT Matt Henningsen | B+ | Henningsen is an explosive bull rusher with a good first punch. He doesn't have great technique in a standard rush and can be overpowered. |
| 6 | 207 | Chicago Bears | C Doug Kramer | C | Kramer has good awareness and lateral agility. He has a tendency to play high, however, and whiff on blocks. |
| 6 | 208 | Pittsburgh Steelers | TE Connor Heyward | B+ | Heyward is a good pass catcher with an ability to adjust in air though he doesn't have a good catch radius. He will also have to improve as a blocker. |
| 6 | 209 | Buffalo Bills | OT Luke Tenuta | A | Versatility on either side of the line along with great size. He has shorter arms and struggles with leverage but he is a smart player who takes good angles. |
| 6 | 210 | New England Patriots | C Chasen Hines | B | Hines is explosive out of his stance and is aggressive at the line. He doesn't have great hands and is slow to adjust. |
| 6 | 211 | Los Angeles Rams | S Quentin Lake | A | Lake is a high IQ player with a solid ball tracking ability. He doesn't have great footwork, though, and can take bad angles. |
| 6 | 212 | Los Angeles Rams | CB Derion Kendrick | B- | Played best against good competition and has good on field awareness. He does have some legal issues and was picked on by some of the better offensive teams he played against. |
| 6 | 213 | Atlanta Falcons | TE John FitzPatrick | B | FitzPatrick is a high effort player who does a good job at establishing position. He struggles with tracking the ball and will need to get stronger. |
| 6 | 214 | Los Angeles Chargers | CB Ja'Sir Taylor | B- | Taylor has good footwork and balance. He is very small, though, and surrenders a lot to bigger receivers. |
| 6 | 215 | Arizona Cardinals | G Lecitus Smith | C | Smith has quick feet and is good at maintaining a balanced base. His hand placement is a little raw and has sloppy block security. |
| 6 | 216 | Indianapolis Colts | DT Curtis Brooks | A | Brooks has a strong punch and is able to make his presence known as a pass rusher. He isn't the most explosive, though, and will be limited by system fit. |
| 6 | 217 | Detroit Lions | EDGE James Houston | B- | Houston has good bend and flexibility but can lack discipline in pursuit and doesn't have great physical measurables. |
| 6 | 218 | Los Angeles Rams | TE Ko Kieft | B | Solid hands and capable receiver but much more of a blocking specialist. |
| 6 | 219 | Tennessee Titans | LB Chance Campbell | C | Thick frame and the ability to play through blocks but struggles to change direction and can be confused in coverage. |
| 6 | 220 | San Francisco 49ers | DT Kalia Davis | B | Explosive off the line and fits well into gaps. Does have some injury concerns and struggles to maintain balance. |
| 6 | 221 | San Francisco 49ers | CB Tariq Castro-Fields | C+ | Castro-Fields is a quick player with decent ball awareness. He struggles against double moves and isn't an aggressive tackler |
| 7 | 222 | Jacksonville Jaguars | CB Montaric Brown | B | Does a good job sniffing out routes and getting to balls in his vicinity. He doesn't take great angles though, and is a little too slow to consistently keep wth NFL speed. |
| 7 | 223 | Cleveland Browns | DE Isiah Thomas | B+ | Rangy player with solid quickness, but lacks power and hip strength |
| 7 | 224 | Miami Dolphins | EDGE Cameron Goode | B | Goode has a nice upper body and is athletic in space. He is a little smaller, though, and has a tendency to play tight |
| 7 | 225 | Pittsburgh Steelers | LB Mark Robinson | A- | The RB turned LB, Robinson is a shifty but undersized player with solid upside if he can leverage his athleticism |
| 7 | 226 | Chicago Bears | G Ja'Tyre Carter | A- | Good length and hand strength, but not super explosive at the line of scrimmage. |
| 7 | 227 | Minnesota Vikings | TE Nick Muse | B | Aggressive blocker and smooth route runner. He'll have to work on his hand usage. |
| 7 | 228 | Green Bay Packers | LB Tariq Carpenter | A- | A solid tackler and generally aggressive player. Will need some time to settle into the LB position. |
| 7 | 229 | Seattle Seahawks | WR Bo Melton | A | Quick player with great athletic measurables for this late in the draft. Solid ball tracker as well. |
| 7 | 230 | Washington Commanders | G Chris Paul | A | Great leadership qualities and high football IQ. Hewill need to work on his recovery and ability to respond to inside counters |
| 7 | 231 | Buffalo Bills | LB Baylon Sceptor | A- | Instinctive player who's played in his fair share f high caliber games. He isn't very twitchy and lacks range. |
| 7 | 232 | Denver Broncos | CB Faion Hicks | B- | Fairly average in man and zone schemes, Hicks is good in run pursuit. |
| 7 | 233 | Seattle Seahawks | WR Dareke Young | B | Faces quite the step up in competition coming from Lenoir Rhyne, though he has the size and production you'd want |
| 7 | 234 | Green Bay Packers | DT Jonathan Ford | C | Comes out of his stance quickly and flashes pass rush potential but has never delivered consistent results |
| 7 | 235 | Los Angeles Rams | DE Daniel Hardy | B | Has nice athletic measurables, including a 4.6 40 and a 127" broad jump. |
| 7 | 236 | Los Angeles Charger | CB Deane Leonard | B- | Solid athletic measurables but will need to refine his ball skills. |
| 7 | 237 | Detroit Lions | CB Chase Lucas | B | Agile player with a good burst but has a tendency to make bad reads and take some bad angles |
| 7 | 238 | Las Vegas Raiders | OT Thayer Munford Jr. | A- | Has experience at tackle and guard to go along with above average length. |
| 7 | 239 | Indianapolis Colts | DB Rodney Thomas | B+ | Thomas is a solid producer from Yale with good tackling technique and average athletic measurables. |
| 7 | 240 | Washington Commanders | DB Christian Holmes | A | Good with his hands and doesn't get penalized often. His instincts sometimes deceive him and he can struggle to maintain balance. |
| 7 | 241 | Pittsburgh Steelers | QB Chris Oladokun | B+ | Has an NFL arm and is capable of throwing a pretty deep ball. Doesn't always have anticipation or coverage recognition |
| 7 | 242 | Carolina Panthers | CB Kalon Barnes | C | Fast player with good ball skills. He will struggle with run support and isn't the best tackler. |
| 7 | 243 | Kansas City Chiefs | CB Jaylen Watson | B- | Good size and punch but is very vulnerable in man coverage. |
| 7 | 244 | Arizona Cardinals | DB Christian Matthew | B+ | A little slower than average for the position but possesses good size and has a developed skillset |
| 7 | 245 | New England Patriots | OT Andrew Stueber | B | Powerful player with good acceleration, though he has below average size and no second gear. |
| 7 | 246 | Cleveland Browns | C Dawson Deaton | C | Plays under control and maintains consistent mobility. His skinny base makes it easier for rushers to get into his frame. |
| 7 | 247 | Miami Dolphins | QB Skylar Thompson | A- | Can read coverages and has a solid deep ball. Thompson will be 25 by the time the season starts. |
| 7 | 248 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | LB Andre Anthony | B | Has solid experience as an edge rusher in the SEC with 16 starts. Anthony is a good overall tackler and can play in 3-4 and 4-3 schemes. |
| 7 | 249 | Green Bay Packers | OT Rasheed Walker | B+ | Has a strong core and fine hands. Will need to work on positioning after contact. |
| 7 | 250 | Las Vegas Raiders | RB Brittain Brown | B | Strong upper body and able ti beat linebackers to the edge. Struggles to read blocks sometimes and has a tendency to run upright in the open field. |
| 7 | 251 | Kansas City Chiefs | RB Isiah Pacheco | A | Dependable back with an ability to cut with great energy. Aggressive in the fray. |
| 7 | 252 | Cincinnati Bengals | DE Jeffrey Gunter | A+ | Decent size and arm length, Gunter is able to get into the backfield as evidenced by collegiate production |
| 7 | 253 | Los Angeles Rams | S Russ Yeast | A- | Yeast led the Big 12 in pass breakups and had 4 interceptions in 2021. He doesn't have ideal speed and will be limited to scheme fit. |
| 7 | 254 | Chicago Bears | DB Elijah Hicks | B+ | Hicks has good hands and is known for being aggressive in run support. If he can improve his footwork, he has a legitimate case for being an NFL starter. |
| 7 | 255 | Chicago Bears | P Trenton Gill | A- | Gill doesn't boot it as far as Ariaza though he does generate quality hang time on nearly all his punts and will likely see some improvement. |
| 7 | 256 | Arizona Cardinals | LB Jesse Luketa | A | Very slow for the position but everything else checks out. Tough player with great technique and a high football IQ. |
| 7 | 257 | Arizona Cardinals | G Marquis Hayes | A- | Hayes has the requisite frame and strength to maul defenders. He tends to rely on this build too much, however, and doesn't have great technique |
| 7 | 258 | Green Bay Packers | WR Samori Toure | B | Toure has good hands and NFL-level body control. He isn't great after the catch but is a smart player who can work in both the slot and on the perimeter |
| 7 | 259 | Kansas City Chiefs | CB Nazeeh Johnson | B | Johnson is quick in the open field and generally has good instincts. He is a bit older for the draft and will need to improve his tackling. He's also a bit slimmer. |
| 7 | 260 | Los Angeles Chargers | FB Zander Horvath | A | Can operate more like a running back who can catch out of the backfield and act as a bulldozer in space. |
| 7 | 261 | Los Angeles Rams | OT AJ Arcuri | A- | Good at maintaining leverage and overall sold football IQ. Can play undisciplined at times and lacks some of the athletic measurables. |
| 7 | 262 | San Francisco 49ers | QB Brock Purdy | A | High level of production at Iowa State. Not great size or measurable but can deliver the ball where it needs to go and is relatively cerebral. |
NFL Draft 2022 FAQ
NFL Draft 2022 FAQWho Was The First Pick In The 2022 NFL Draft?
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected defensive end, Travon Walker, out of Georgia. It is a risky pick to take the Junior due to his athleticism, but production was not there.
How Many Rounds Is The NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft is 7 total rounds, spread across three days. Round 1 will be on Thursday, April 28th, 2022. Rounds 2 & 3 will be on Friday, April 29th. Rounds 4-7 will be on Saturday, April 30th.
When Are Rounds 2 & 3 For The NFL Draft?
Rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft will take place on Friday, April 29th. It will start at 7 ET and will be on ESPN. The entire NFL Draft will be televised and tracked on ESPN. You can also follow along here on the Lineups NFL Draft Tracker.
What Teams Don’t Have A First Round Pick In 2022?
The Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, and San Francisco 49ers all do not have a first round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Where Is The 2022 NFL Draft?
For the first time ever, the 2022 NFL Draft will take place in Las Vegas.
