2022 NFL Draft Guide

Welcome to my draft guide for the 2022 NFL Draft. The draft is one of my favorite days of the year, and I can’t wait to see how the careers of each prospect play out. In my draft guide, you will find my big board, including breakdowns for the top forty prospects, positional rankings, and a mock draft where I act as the general manager of each team.

2022 NFL Draft Big Board

Here are my top one hundred and ninety nine prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft separated into 13 different tiers. I know that's an oddly specific number of players, but these are all the propects I consider draftable based on my statistical analysis.

If you follow me on Twitter, you'll see that I have created a database which include grades for each prospect which were created using publically available grades from Lance Zierlein, Sports Info Solutions, and Next Gen Stats. Lance Zierlein and Sports Info Solutions' grades are based on their own evaluations while Next Gen Stats's grades are based on prospects' athleticism and collegiate production.

These grades aren't my own evaluations of these prospects, but I think this will be more accurate than anything I could put together and I want to see how it ages. This is a tool that I think will be useful when evaluating prospects and the draft picks that NFL teams make.

Although each player has a ranking, what's more important is what tier they are in because the rankings within each tier are fluid. This means you can switch the players within the tiers.

For the top fourty prospects (all prospects with at least a bordeline first round grade) on my big board, you'll see a breakdown of their strengths and weaknesses as well as some basic information including their measureables. Without further ado, here is my big board for the 2022 NFL Draft.

Tier One (Top Five Pick):

1. Aidan Hutchinson, Edge Rusher, Michigan

Basic Information

Age: 21.61

Height: 6'7

Weight: 260 lbs.

Hand: 10.25 inches

Arm: 32.125 inches

RAS: 9.87

Breakdown

Aidan Hutchinson had a breakout senior season at Michigan in which he recorded 16.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks and was named a consensus All-American. He is a tremendous athlete who pairs great explosiveness with incredible power and a polished array of pass rush moves. He can also defend the run at a high level. Hutchinson was the only edge rusher in the class with a PFF grade of 90+ as a pass rusher and a run defender in 2021.

Hutchinson's only real weakness as a player is his arm length. This could cause problems for him because he doesn't have great bend and relies heavily on his strength and hand usage to win at the point of attack, but he's big, young, athletic, and produced at an elite level before reaching the age of 22. He's a fantastic prospect.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 1

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 86

2. Evan Neal, Offensive Tackle, Alabama

Basic Information

Age: 21.51

Height: 6'7

Weight: 337 lbs.

Hand: 10.125 inches

Arm: 34 inches

RAS: N/A

Breakdown

Evan Neal is a massive left tackle who's a fantastic athlete and can pass block and run block. He's the most versatile of the top tackle prospects and has the best combination of size, mobility, and power.

His processing speed needs some work and he isn't great at targeting linebackers when blocking on the move, but he is a dominant prospect who has super high upside. His 2021 PFF grades weren't elite, but he has a Next Gen Stats grade of 95, which is the highest among all tackles in the class.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 3

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 85

3. Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge Rusher, Oregon

Basic Information

Age: 21.37

Height: 6'5

Weight: 254 lbs.

Hand: 10.25 inches

Arm: 33.125 inches

RAS: 9.7

Breakdown

Kayvon Thibodeaux had an incredible collegiate career, recording 35.5 tackles for loss and 19 sacks in three seasons at Oregon. He's one of the most athletic edge rushers in the class and consistently dominates opposing pass blockers with elite burst, bend, and power. His technique could use some work, but he is already a dominant pass rusher despite not having a plan on a play-by-play basis.

His biggest weakness is that he isn't the most disciplined run defender in the world, though he is a solid run defender in my opinion. His PFF grades were down a bit in 2021, but he was elite as a freshman in 2019 and has the highest ceiling of all the edge rushers in the class. His floor isn't as high as Hutchinson's, but he is still an elite prospect who's explosiveness and bend make him unstoppable.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 2

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 85

Tier Two (Top Ten Pick):

4. Ikem Ekwonu, Offensive Tackle, N.C. State

Basic Information

Age: 21.25

Height: 6'4

Weight: 310 lbs.

Hand: 10.25 inches

Arm: 34 inches

RAS: 8.31

Breakdown

Ikem Ekwonu is an absolute mauler who destroys people in the run game. He had a strong 2021 season, receiving a PFF grade of 91.6 which is boosted by his run block grade of 93.8. He is a very good athlete and his ability to block on the run is spectacular. His power is great and he serves up pancakes regularly like he's IHOP.

Although Ekwonu is a spectacular run blocker, he is not a consistent pass blocker. He had a PFF pass block grade of 78.3 in 2021, which was below average for the class. His technique in pass pro needs to improve for him to be a long term starter at tackle. His size is another issue for his future as a tackle, though I wouldn't mind seeing him play guard in the NFL. Ekwonu has a high ceiling as a tackle while also having a high floor as a guard, making him a pretty safe pick in my book.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 4

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 84

5. Ahmad Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati

Basic Information

Age: 21.66

Height: 6'2

Weight: 190 lbs.

Hand: 9.625 inches

Arm: 33.5 inches

RAS: N/A

Breakdown

Ahmad Gardner capped of a strong collegiate career with a tremendous 2021 season in which he had a PFF grade of 87.1, which ranked fourth among corners in the class. Gardner is a phenomenal press-man corner who has elite height and length for a corner. He has the perfect body for the role he played in college and I think he has the athleticism and physicality to continue being a press-man corner at the next level.

Gardner's biggest weakness is his weight. He is a very skinny player, though his length means that won't be a massive issue in the NFL. I also wish he was more sticky in coverage, though his length covers this problem up as well. I love how much he uses his hands to make receivers uncomfortable, but I don't think he has the same level of fluidity as some other corners in the class. These problems pale in comparison to his strengths, though. Gardner is a future lockdown corner in the NFL, no discussion.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 5

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 84

6. Kyle Hamilton, Safety, Notre Dame

Basic Information

Age: 21.02

Height: 6'4

Weight: 219 lbs.

Hand: 9.125 inches

Arm: 33 inches

RAS: 9.29

Breakdown

Kyle Hamilton played three seasons at Notre Dame, recording 7.5 tackles for loss, eight interceptions and 16 passes defended over 31 games. Hamilton is a massive safety with a strong athletic profile and a versatile skillset.

He has the 11th highest burst score in the class and he has an above average speed score. He may not have the longspeed to be an elite free safety, but he has the size to be a strong run defender, he's great in zone coverage, and he showed flashes of having fantastic range as a single high safety.

There are reasons to be concerned. He never had a PFF grade of 80+ in a single season at Notre Dame and he may be unable to be a single high safety in the NFL, which would annihilate the versatility that makes him so intruiging. Kyle Hamilton is essentially a more polished yet less athletic version of Isaiah Simmons, so taking him high would make sense.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 7

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 84

7. Tyler Lindebaum, Interior Offensive Lineman, Iowa

Basic Information

Age: 21.96

Height: 6'2

Weight: 296 lbs.

Hand: 10 inches

Arm: 31.125 inches

RAS: N/A

Breakdown

Tyler Linderbaum has been called the greatest center prospect in recent memory, and that makes sense considering his 95.4 PFF grade in 2021. He's a strong run blocker (PFF run block grade of 96.6 in 2021) and he's a pretty good pass blocker. This versatility is why he is in my second tier of prospects despite not playing a premium position.

My one concern about Linderbaum is his size. He is tiny compared to the rest of the interior offensive linemen in the class and I wonder how this will affect his transition to the next level. Nevertheless, he's athletic, has a strong base, and has one of the better statistical profiles in the class. If you need a center, draft Linderbaum early.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 1

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 83

8. Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington

Basic Information

Age: 21.63

Height: 5'11

Weight: 193 lbs.

Hand: 8.75 inches

Arm: 29.75 inches

RAS: 9.48

Breakdown

Surprise! the consensus no. 21 player is in my second tier of prospects and has a top 12 grade in the class. McDuffie has extremely high film grades and he's a plus athlete with great production. He played inside and out at Washington and isn't afraid to tackle despite being a smaller corner.

His underwhelming size and length scare me a little bit, but his tape is good and he had a PFF grade of 86.8 in 2021. He may not have the size to be a boundary corner, but he could be a fantastic nickel corner or safety due to his speed, intelligence, and physicality.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 21

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 83

9. Derek Stingley Jr., Cornerback, LSU

Basic Information

Age: 20.75

Height: 6'0

Weight: 188 lbs.

Hand: 9.625 inches

Arm: 30.625 inches

RAS: 8.56

Breakdown

Derek Stingley Jr. took the college football world by storm in 2019 when he recorded six interceptions and 15 passes defended as a true freshman at LSU. He then played just 10 games over the next two seasons and his production fell off a cliff. This begs the question: why is he ranked this high?

Th answer is because he's a plus athlete who broke out at a young age and has high film grades. His statistical profile is poor as he had a PFF grade of just 66.6 in 2021, but he has unreal movement skills and he's arguably the best press-man corner in the class. One of my draft hot takes is that Stingley's 2021 film is really good. He didn't play great competition this past season, but he was really good in my opinion.

The one thing that really scares me about Stingley Jr. is I fear his injury has negatively affected his athleticism. I was dissapointed by his pro day performance because I thought his RAS would be above nine and unfortunately it wasn't. I also don't like that his arms are shorter than 31 inches.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 10

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 83

10. Charles Cross, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi State

Basic Information

Age: 21.33

Height: 6'5

Weight: 307 lbs.

Hand: 10.75 inches

Arm: 34.5 inches

RAS: 8.11

Breakdown

Charles Cross made a lot of noise in 2021 as he had a career best PFF grade of 86.7. The previous two years he recorded sub-65 PFF grades in back-to-back seasons. Cross is a bit small in terms of his weight, but he has good length and he is a phenomenal pass protector.

His foot speed isn't elite, but his processing is and he is so good at recovering when he gets out of position. I don't think Cross is a good enough athlete to be an elite offensive tackle in the NFL, but he is a really good football player who's young and just starting to come into his own.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 8

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 83

11. Jameson Williams, Wide Receiver, Alabama

Basic Information

Age: 21.09

Height: 6'1

Weight: 179 lbs.

Hand: 9.5 inches

Arm: 32.125 inches

RAS: N/A

Breakdown

Jameson Williams transferred from Ohio State to Alabama for the 2021 season and he balled out, catching 79 passes for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also averaged 19.9 yards per reception and had a PFF grade of 81.6.

Williams is an elite athlete who's a dominant deep threat and a good route runner for a receiver with incredible speed. He is very skinny for a 6'1 receiver, but this doesn't effect him as a route runer because he is extremely quick and has wonderful releases.

The big question with Williams is how he'll look after tearing his ACL in the national championship against Georgia. His recovery seems to be going well, but that is an area of concern.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 15

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 83

12. Treylon Burks, Wide Receiver, Arkansas

Basic Information

Age: 21.96

Height: 6'2

Weight: 225 lbs.

Hand: 9.875 inches

Arm: 33.5 inches

RAS: 5.76

Breakdown

Treylon Burks followed up a strong 2020 season with an even better 2021 season in which he recorded 1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was very good the last two seasons, as he had a PFF grade of 80+ in back-to-back seasons and averaged just over 16 yards per receptions. His statistical profile is great and he's a good athlete for his size, but there are serious red flags.

Although his film grades are strong, I worry about his ability to separate due to his lackluster route running ability. I also have concerns about his athletic profile as he sports an RAS of just 5.76, meaning his combine performance was slightly above average for a receiver. The one thing I buy about his athletic profile is his speed.

He has an above average speed score and his explosiveness is evident on film. This allows him to stack corners in press coverage. He doesn't do this consistently enough for me, but there are flashes of it.

Treylon Burks is a high upside prospect who's statistical profile is great. His floor isn't high, but there are few receiver with his combination of size, speed, and collegiate production.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 22

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 83

Tier Three (First Round):

13. Garrett Wilson, Wide Receiver, Ohio State

Basic Information

Age: 21.63

Height: 6'0

Weight: 183 lbs.

Hand: 9.875 inches

Arm: 32 inches

RAS: 7.7

Breakdown

Garrett Wilson had a very good collegiate career, recording 1,781 receiving yards and 18 receiving touchdowns from 2020-2021. During this two year stretch, he had back-to-back seasons with an 80+ PFF grade. He also averaged 15.1 yards per reception in 2021 and has an RAS of 7.7, giving him a very strong statistical profile.

The issue with Wilson is that he's a smaller receiver and he isn't an elite athlete. Although he's a great route runner who can break tackles and make plays deep down the field, he doesn't have the athletic profile that we've seen from elite receiver prospects in recent memory. I've seen people compare Wilson to Justin Jefferson, but Jefferson was taller and outweighed him by 20 pounds while also being an elite athlete.

In terms of stats and athletic testing, I think Garrett Wilson compares more favorably to Jerry Jeudy. While we're on the topic of comparisons, here is Garrett Wilson's profile compared to some of the top receiver prospects from 2019-2020:

Jeudy was a little taller and weighed 10 pounds more, but he also had a less than stellar RAS. I don't want it to seem like I hate Wilson, because I like him a lot and think he is a very good player. I just don't think he is an elite receiver prospect.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 9

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 82

14. George Karlaftis, Edge Rusher, Purdue

Basic Information

Age: 20.96

Height: 6'4

Weight: 266 lbs.

Hand: 10.25 inches

Arm: 32.625 inches

RAS: 9.18

Breakdown

George Karlaftis played just two games during the shortened 2020 season, but he came back in a big way in 2021 as he had a career best PFF grade of 87.2. His counting stats won't wow you, but his film is very good. He primarily wins with power but he has solid bend for his size and he is good at defending the run.

He is one of only five edge rushers in my database to have a PFF pass rush grade of 90+ and a PFF run defense grade of 75+ in 2021. That is very impressive considering Karlaftis was less than 21 years old and playing in one of the hardest conferences in college football. What's even more impressive is the fact that he had 7.5 sacks as an 18 year old in 2019. That combined with his great athletic testing makes him a very good prospect.

My only concern is that Karlaftis is small for an edge rusher who relies on power to win a lot. He doesn't have the size or length you'd expect from someone with his skillset. That may be the reason why he is in this tier and not higher.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 18

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 82

15. Travon Walker, Edge Rusher, Georgia

Basic Information

Age: 21.36

Height: 6'5

Weight: 272 lbs.

Hand: 10.75 inches

Arm: 35.5 inches

RAS: 9.99

Breakdown

Travon Walker skyrocketed up big boards after his historic performance at the NFL combine in which he put up a 4.51 forty yard dash at 272 pounds. He also wowed the NFL world with his unbelievable length as he sports 35.5 inch arms. His combination of youth, size, length, and mobility give him a very high ceiling as an edge rusher.

The issue is he lacks the production to be worth taking top five, which is where he's expected to go on draft night. In 2021, he had a PFF grade of just 71.4, which ranks 23rd out of 24 edge rushers in my database. His run defense grade was solid, but his pass rush grade was not. He had a PFF pass rush grade of 65.8, which ranks last among all edge rushers in my database and is around three points lower than the next worse grade.

Walker is a versatile player with unreal physical tools, but he is a project at this point. He doesn't win enough in one-on-one situations to be drafted where he's likely to go on draft night, but his tools are good enough to bet on in the first round.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 8

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 82

16. Trevor Penning, Offensive Tackle, Northern Iowa

Basic Information

Age: 22.95

Height: 6'7

Weight: 325 lbs.

Hand: 10.125 inches

Arm: 34.125 inches

RAS: 9.96

Breakdown

From a statistical standpoint, Penning looks like the best tackle in the class. He had a 97.3 PFF grade in 2021 with a 99.9 run block grade and an 87 pass block grade. He also has an RAS of 9.96 and a Next Gen Stats grade of 84. That is a strong profile, but there are reasons to be concerned.

He brokeout in 2021 at the age of 22 and he's going to be 23 during his rookie season. He also played four seasons in the FCS and didn't have a PFF grade of 75+ until his redshirt junior season. I think it's reasonable to question why he didn't play at a high level against FCS competition until his fourth season.

Penning is an elite athlete who has a high ceiling and projects to at least be a strong run blocker in the NFL. His film grades are very good, though I don't love his pass blocking ability as a left tackle and think he may have to be a guard in the NFL. If that happens, he has the athleticism and strength to succeed in that role.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 20

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 82

17. Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State

Basic Information

Age: 23.31

Height: 6'5

Weight: 262 lbs.

Hand: 9.875 inches

Arm: 34 inches

RAS: 9.57

Breakdown

Jermaine Johnson II transferred from Georgia to Florida State for the 2021 season and he was incredible, racking up 17.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 as he was named the ACC defensive player of the year.

He built upon his productive 2021 season by putting on a strong performance at the NFL combine in which he put up an elite 10-yard split and and elite broad jump. This led to him skyrocketing up draft boards.

Johnson II is an athletic edge rusher who can win in a variety of ways as a pass rusher and can defend the run at a high level. His polish as a pass rusher combined with his athleticism and ability to defend the run at a high level make him a strong prospect.

His issues are similiar to Penning's as he is already 23 years old and wasn't a super productive player until this season. He also didn't have elite PFF grades despite having really good stats. His PFF grade in 2021 was 81.1 (13th out of 24 edge rushers in my database) and his PFF pass rush grade was just 75.9 (20th out of 24 edge rushers in my database).

Jermaine Johnson II is a great athlete and a very good football player, but his late breakout hurts his projection.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 11

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 81

18. Jordan Davis, Interior Defensive Lineman, Georgia

Basic Information

Age: 22.29

Height: 6'6

Weight: 240 lbs.

Hand: 10.75 inches

Arm: 34 inches

RAS: 10

Breakdown

Jordan Davis is one of the freakiest athletes in the world. He is 6'6, weighs 340 pounds, and ran a 4.78 forty yard dash at the NFL combine. Just take a look at how insane his RAS card looks:

His athleticism is historically good and it shows up on tape as he overwhelms opposing offensive linemen with his power and mobility. His calling guard in the NFL will be his ability to stop the run. In 2021, he had a PFF run defense grade of 81.8, which ranks 4th out of 14 interior defensive linemen in my database.

Davis isn't much of a pass rusher though, as he had a mediocre pass rush grade of 69 (nice) in 2021. This ranks 12th out 14 interior defensive linemen in my database.

This leads to the biggest question I have about Davis as a prospect. How much value will he provide if he can't play a ton of snaps and can't rush the passer on the snaps he does play? If he's just an athletic gap penetrator who plays a limited number of snaps, do you really want to take him with a high pick? Just something to consider.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 14

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 81

19. Nakobe Dean, Linebacker, Georgia

Basic Information

Age: 21.38

Height: 6'0

Weight: 229 lbs.

Hand: 9.125 inches

Arm: 31.875 inches

RAS: N/A

Breakdown

Nakobe Dean had an awesome junior season in which he recorded 10.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, two interceptions, and five passes defended. He also had a PFF grade of 91.7 in 2021 with a 90.4 coverage grade, a 91.3 pass rush grade, and an 80.4 run defense grade. He is the only linebacker in my database who had a coverage grade and pass rush grade of 90+ and a run defense grade of 80+.

Dean is an athletic do-it-all linebacker who can cover and rush the passer at a high level. His run defense grade was good in 2021, but his underwhelming size and length will hurt his ability to take on blocks at the next level.

I like Dean because he's effective as a blitzer and he's very smart in coverage, but I wish he was a bit bigger so he could be more effective covering tight ends and defending the run in the NFL.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 26

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 81

20. Drake London, Wide Receiver, USC

Basic Information

Age: 20.62

Height: 6'4

Weight: 219 lbs.

Hand: 9.375 inches

Arm: 33 inches

RAS: N/A

Breakdown

Drake London only played eight games in 2021 due to injury, but he was extremely productive, recording 88 catches for 1,084 yards and 7 touchdowns. He also had a PFF grade of 91.3, which is tied for second among the 27 receivers in my database. He is the only receiver 6'0+ in my datbabase who had a PFF grade of 90+ in 2021.

I'm a big fan of London because he has excellent size and length and he is a terrific route runner despite having the highest size score of any receiver in the class. He's also amazing in contested situations and he consistently dunks on poor receivers who don't have the size or length to disrupt him in the air.

Drake London doesn't have great long speed and he can't create separation deep down the field, so I don't expect him to be a great deep threat in the NFL. Nevertheless, he has the profile to be a dominant slot receiver with the ability to play on the boundary a little bit. Here's the case to take him early: he broke out at a very early age while carrying an insane load in 2021.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 13

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 81

21. Kenyon Green, Interior Offensive Lineman, Texas A&M

Basic Information

Age: 21.02

Height: 6'4

Weight: 323 lbs.

Hand: 10.375 inches

Arm: 34.125 inches

RAS: 5.86

Breakdown

Kenyon Green is a fascinating prospect because he has a first round grade despite being an average athlete and having average PFF grades throughout his college career. Usually top tier offensive line prospects are plus athletes, but that isn't the case with Green. He tested poorly in terms of the bench press, vertical, and shuttle, but he did have a very good 10 yard split.

Pair that with the fact that he never had a PFF grade of 80+ in a single season and you may wonder why he's so high on this list. The reason why is because he's just a really good player.

Green is a versatile prospect who has experience playing guard and tackle. He has good power in his hands and his anchor is pretty solid. His foot speed isn't good enough for him to be a great tackle in my opinion, but has good length and he has enough strength in his hands and lower body to be a good guard at the next level. He received very high film grades from Lance Zierlein and Sports Info Solutions.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 27

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 81

22. Andrew Booth Jr., Cornerback, Clemson

Basic Information

Age: 21.48

Height: 6'0

Weight: 194 lbs.

Hand: 9.375 inches

Arm: 31.5 inches

RAS: N/A

Breakdown

Andrew Booth Jr. was a productive two-year starter at Clemson, recording 5 interceptions and 9 passes defended in 21 games from 2020-2021. He's by himself in the second tier of the cornerbacks in this class for a reason. He's a plus athlete with grood size and a versatile skillset.

He played man and zone coverage at Clemson and he consistently showcased good longspeed and ball skills. He didn't play press too often, but he was pretty good when he did. His biggest weakness is his tackling ability. He is willing to tackle, but he just isn't consistent enough to be a high level off-coverage corner in the NFL.

I'm also concerned about the fact that he never had a PFF grade of 80+ in a single season in college. That is a little red flag, but I love his measurables and his potential as a versatile corner in the NFL.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 24

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 81

23. Devin Lloyd, Linebacker, Utah

Basic Information

Age: 23.58

Height: 6'3

Weight: 237 lbs.

Hand: 9.5 inches

Arm: 33 inches

RAS: 9.57

Breakdown

Devin Lloyd had an unreal redshirt junior season, recording 22 tackles for loss, seven sacks, four interceptions, and six passes defended. He also had a PFF grade of 90.2 with 80+ grades as a run defender, pass rusher, and in coverage. He and Nakobe Dean are the only linebackers in my database who had 80+ grades in all three categories in 2021.

Lloyd is a versatile linebacker who can rush the passer from the edge and track down running backs and drop back into coverage as an off-ball linebacker. He isn't as good in coverage as Nakobe Dean is, but he is a better pass rusher and brings a different skillset to the table.

Athletically, Lloyd compares favorablly to Clay Matthews. They had different skillsets in college, but I think Lloyd could potentially reach that level of production in the NFL if he gains some weight and gets to the point where he can be a true pass rusher in the NFL.

Lloyd's age is a bummer, but his skillset is very intruiging.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 19

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 81

24. Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State

Basic Information

Age: 21.7

Height: 6'0

Weight: 187 lbs.

Hand: 9.5 inches

Arm: 31.125 inches

RAS: 8.61

Breakdown

Chris Olave could have been a first-round pick in the 2021 draft, but he decided to return for his senior season. He had his most productive college season this year as he recorded 65 catches for 936 yards and 13 touchdowns. His PFF grade was a bit low at 79.3, but he had back-to-back seasons with a grade of 80+ from 2019-2020.

Olave is a phenomenal deep threat with elite speed who stretches defenses from the slot and the boundary. Despite having average size for a receiver, he is pretty reliable in contested situations making him even more dangerous as a deep threat.

My big issue with Olave is his route running. He isn’t a crisp route runner which may limit his ability to create separation at the next level. Also, he was the least productive receiver at Ohio State while playing next to two other NFL prospects in 2021.

I like Olave’s versatility, speed, and reliability in contested situations, but I’m not confident in his ability to be an X receiver because he isn’t the best route runner.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 16

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 81

25. Malik Willis, Quarterback, Liberty

Basic Information

Age: 22.78

Height: 6'0

Weight: 219 lbs.

Hand: 9.5 inches

Arm: 31.75 inches

RAS: N/A

Breakdown

Malik Willis had an unreal college career, going from a backup at Auburn from 2017-2018 to a high level starter at Liberty from 2020-2021. He was super productive as a passer and rusher the last two seasons, but he hit his peak in 2021 as he had a career-best PFF grade of 91.6.

Malik Willis isn't a polished passer right now, but he has the best tools of any quarterback prospect in the draft. He has elite arm strength and he's by far the best runner due to his speed and strength.

His weaknesses as a passer cannot be overlooked, though. He had a PFF passing grade of just 77.4 in 2021, which ranks 8th out of 9 quarterbacks in my database. He ranked very low in most metrics because he is so raw as a processor and decision maker at this point in his career. His tools are special, but he has a long way to go to reach his ceiling.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 18

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 81

26. Jaquan Brisker, Safety, Penn State

Basic Information

Age: 22.92

Height: 6'1

Weight: 200 lbs.

Hand: 9.875 inches

Arm: 31.75 inches

RAS: 9.01

Breakdown

Jaquan Brisker being this high is one of the biggest surprises from this entire project. Everyone is talking about the other safeties in this class so it feels like Brisker has become something of an afterthought.

He's a very good player, though. He had a PFF grade of 82.4 in 2021 with a coverage grade of 89.5. He has good size for a safety and he's one of the better athletes at his position in the draft. On the field he can play in the box or he can play deep and he has the instincts and physicality to be a really good player at the next level.

Brisker's age is a concern, but he was very productive in college and he graded very well in coverage in 2021.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 43

Projected Draft Round: 2

Final Grade: 81

27. Kenny Pickett, Quarterback, Pittsburgh

Basic Information

Age: 23.75

Height: 6'3

Weight: 217 lbs.

Hand: 8.5 inches

Arm: 30.875 inches

RAS: 9.54

Breakdown

Kenny Pickett came out of nowhere in 2021 and was the most productive and efficient quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft. He had a great passer rating of 165.3 and a phenomenal PFF grade of 92.2 this past season.

His performance in 2021 has shot him up draft boards and both Lance Zierlein and Sports Info Solutions has him as a top three quarterback in the class. I like his ability to make plays outside the pocket and I think he's generally an accurate passer, but I have some big issues with him as a prospect.

For starters, he doesn't have good arm strength and he isn't an elite processor. This combination is troublesome for any prospect, but especially one who is nearly 24 years old and had his only season of quality production when he was older and more developed than everyone else in college football.

His underwhelming physical tools and late breakout age are huge red flags to me, but his film grades are good and he's a very good athlete.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 12

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 81

28. Breece Hall, Running Back, Iowa State

Basic Information

Age: 20.76

Height: 5'11

Weight: 216 lbs.

Hand: 9.75 inches

Arm: 31.25 inches

RAS: 9.96

Breakdown

Breece Hall is coming off an incredible collegiate career in which he ran for 3,941 yards and 50 touchdowns and caught 82 passes for 734 yards and 6 touchdowns over three seasons. He was special in 2021, putting up a PFF grade of 86 with a rushing grade of

86.3 and a receiving grade of 80.

He is one of six running backs in my database to have a rushing grade and receiving grade of 80+ in 2021. Of these six running backs, he is the only one who had a run blocking grade of 72.2 in 2021.

Not only is he super productive, he's also young and athletic. He is just 20 years old and ran a 4.39 forty yard dash and put up a 40-inch vertical at the combine. Combine this with the fact that he can run and catch at a high level and you have a special prospect who can be a three down back in the NFL.

If you need anymore reason to love Breece Hall, he has a Next Gen Stats grade of 99 and the second highest grade among running backs in the 2022 draft is 79 (Kenneth Walker III, Tyler Allgeier, and Kennedy Brooks).

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 36

Projected Draft Round: 2

Final Grade: 81

Tier Four (1-2 Round):

29. David Ojabo, Edge Rusher, Michigan

Basic Information

Age: 21.84

Height: 6'5

Weight: 250 lbs.

Hand: 9 inches

Arm: 33.5 inches

RAS: 9.35

Breakdown

David Ojabo played just one game in 2020 before exploding in 2021, recording 12 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and five forced fumbles. Although he was very productive in 2021, his PFF grade (79.4) was just ok.

The reason why people are excited about Ojabo is because he only started playing football five years ago. That makes his production this past season very impressive considering he was playing in one of the best conferences in college football. He's also a great athlete who's combine performance was very strong.

Obviously David Ojabo's achilles injury is going to hurt his draft stock, but he has a lot of potential because although he is inexperienced, he's young, athletic, and has shown that he can be productive while playing against high level competition.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 31

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 80

30. Matt Corrall, Quarterback, Ole Miss

Basic Information

Age: 23.09

Height: 6'2

Weight: 209 lbs.

Hand: 9.625 inches

Arm: 30.75 inches

RAS: N/A

Breakdown

Matt Corrall is a very interesting prospect because he improved on some weakness this season, but there are still a lot of questions about him as a prospect. His turnovers went way down in 2021 and he has really good physical tools, but he's an older prospect, he has a smaller frame, and he played in a very simple offense in college.

He has really good arm strength and his mobility is a plus, but his accuracy isn't elite and his deep ball needs some work. I'm also concered by the fact that his PFF grade dropped from 90.5 to 86.1 this season despite his interception rate decreasing by a lot.

I love his arm strength and how quick his throwing motion is, but there are a lot of statistical red flags. His film grades are high which explains why he's in this tier, but I have a lot of questions about Corral.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 33

Projected Draft Round: 2

Final Grade: 80

31. Zion Johnson, Interior Offensive Lineman, Boston College

Basic Information

Age: 22.35

Height: 6'3

Weight: 314 lbs.

Hand: 10.65 inches

Arm: 34 inches

RAS: 9.74

Breakdown

As a leader of the Zion Johnson fanclub, I'm excited to breakdown why I think he's a really good prospect. He quietly had a really solid college career, putting up these year-by-year PFF grades:

2019: 71.4

2020: 75.1

2021: 84.4

That's really good! His grade improved each season, showing a nice development curve.

In 2021, Johnson had a pass block grade of 82.1 and a run block grade of 86.4. Combine this with the fact that he has 34 inch arms and an RAS of 9.74 and you have a really good player.

I love his strength and mobility as a run blocker and he showed he can be a solid pass blocker at the Senior Bowl. Few players have his combination of length, athleticism, and production against high level competition. If you want a really good guard, draft Zion Johnson and draft him early.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 28

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 80

32. Daxton Hill, Safety, Michigan

Basic Information

Age: 21.48

Height: 6'0

Weight: 192 lbs.

Hand: 9.5 inches

Arm: 32.25 inches

RAS: 9.03

Breakdown

Daxton Hill was fairly productive in 2021, recording 4.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and eight passes defended. He's a versatile defender who can play slot corner and safety and his versatility shows up in his PFF grades. In 2021, he had a PFF grade of 76.2 with a run defense grade of 76.8, a pass rush grade of 77.8, and a coverage grade of 73.8.

Those grades aren't amazing, but there are not many safeties in this draft who have solid grades in all three areas while also being great athletes who produced against high-level competition.

Hill is a fluid athlete who can play man coverage in the slot, tackle, and rush the passer as a blitzer. His versatility as a slot corner/safety combined with his athleticism makes him a really good prospect.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 32

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 80

33. Tyler Smith, Offensive Tackle, Tulsa

Basic Information

Age: 20.97

Height: 6'6

Weight: 320 lbs.

Hand: 10.75 inches

Arm: 34 inches

RAS: 8.76

Breakdown

Tyler Smith has the potential to be one of the best value picks in the draft this year. He's young, has prototypical size for a tackle, is a really good athlete, and he was awesome in college. These are the types of players that you want to target in the draft.

Here are the nitpicks. He's a good athlete but not a great one and he didn't grade super well as a pass blocker compared to the other top tackles in the draft. In 2021, he had a PFF grade of 92.1 with a pass block grade of 75.3 and a run block grade of 93.9. Considering he's a plus athlete playing against a lower level of competition, you'd expect his pass block grade to be higher.

This could mean he's a guard at the next level, which would lower his value, but I still like him a lot due to his youth and his physical tools.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 59

Projected Draft Round: 2

Final Grade: 80

34. Jahan Dotson, Wide Receiver, Penn State

Basic Information

Age: 21.96

Height: 5'11

Weight: 178 lbs.

Hand: 9.5 inches

Arm: 30.75 inches

RAS: 6.26

Breakdown

Jahan Dotson had a good season in 2021, recording 91 catches for 1,182 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had a career-best PFF grade of 87.5.

There are a lot of red flags in his statistical profile, though. He is almost 22 years old, he's a smaller receiver, he did not test extremely well at the combine, and he averaged just 13 yards per reception in 2021. He averaged 17.1 yards per reception through the first three seasons of his collegiate career, but that number decreased when his volume increased this past season.

Dotson is going to be a slot receiver in the NFL and I expect him to thrive in that role because he is a good route runner and he has an incredible catch radius.

His size and underwhelming athletic testing will scare some people, but there is a reason why his film grades are so good. Dotson is a baller and one of the better receivers in the class after the top group of wideouts.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 30

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 80

35. Bernhard Raimann, Offensive Tackle, Central Michigan

Basic Information

Age: 24.6

Height: 6'7

Weight: 305 lbs.

Hand: 10.25 inches

Arm: 32.875 inches

RAS: 9.86

Breakdown

Bernhard Raimann had the best season of his career in 2021, as he put up a PFF grade of 94.6. This was a huge jump up from his 2020 season in which he had a PFF grade of 75.1.

Raimann played tackle in college and was awesome in 2021, but he doesn't have the best measurables. His arms are a tad bit short and he doesn't have amazing size in terms of his weight. He is a terrific athlete, so he may be able to overcome his arm length and play tackle longterm, but I think he may convert to guard at the next level. Even if this happens. he'll likely be a good guard.

Rainmann's age is another issue as he's almost 25 years old right now. Although he has developed into a really good player, he doesn't have good enough physical tools to overlook his age and draft him higher than this.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 44

Projected Draft Round: 2

Final Grade: 80

36. George Pickens, Wide Receiver, Georgia

Basic Information

Age: 21.01

Height: 6'3

Weight: 200 lbs.

Hand: 10.25 inches

Arm: 32.875 inches

RAS: 9.86

Breakdown

George Pickens is an extremely intruiging prospect. He entered the college football world in 2019 and he was incredible, recording 49 catches for 727 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had a PFF grade of 85.5.

The next two years were a bit rough as he only played 12 games total and dealt with a torn ACL in 2021. His PFF grades dropped from 85.5 in 2019 to 70.7 in 2020 and 73.5 in 2021. There are a few reasons why you should be excited about him, though.

For starters, he is a freak athlete. He's 6'3, weighs 200 pounds, and ran a 4.47 forty yard dash at the combine. He is a big receiver who can seprate deep down the field and has some of the best ball skills in the class. Pickens has had a rough last two years, but he had a very early breakout and he has the skillset and athleticism to be a good outside receiver in the NFL.

Bet on who Pickens was in 2019 and you just might get one of the biggest steals in the draft.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 50

Projected Draft Round: 2

Final Grade: 80

37. Kaiir Elam, Cornerback, Florida

Basic Information

Age: 20.98

Height: 6'1

Weight: 191 lbs.

Hand: 8.875 inches

Arm: 30.875 inches

RAS: 8.61

Breakdown

Kaiir Elam is another young, athletic prospect who played well as a freshman before declining over the next two seasons.

Elam played extremely well as a true freshman in 2019, catching two interceptions in eight games and putting up a PFF grade of 87.8. His PFF grade fell to 77.4 in 2020 before falling even more to 61.8 in 2021. He really struggled in 2021 as he put up a coverage grade of 58.1, which is the worst of the 24 cornerbacks in my database.

Elam has a few good qualities, though. He is going to be 21 years old soon, he's 6'1, and he ran a 4.39 forty yard dash at the combine. The fact that Elam is extremely young, had a early breakout, is tall for a cornerback, and has great athleticism makes him an intruiging prospect.

I worry that his poor technique and below average arm length will keep him from reaching his potential, though. I like Elam as an upside swing, but there are serious red flags.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 29

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 80

38. Boye Mafe, Edge Rusher, Minnesota

Basic Information

Age: 23.3

Height: 6'4

Weight: 265 lbs.

Hand: 9.875 inches

Arm: 32.675 inches

RAS: 9.9

Breakdown

Boye Mafe had a very good collegiate career, recording 19.5 tackles for loss and 15 sacks through 31 career games. He also had good PFF grades pretty much every season. Here are his year-by-year grades from 2018-2021:

2018: 82.2

2019: 77.2

2020: 71

2021: 81.2

That kind of consistency is pretty impressive. You'd like to see him have a higher peak in college, but he played well from the jump as a 20 year old freshman and he continued playing at that level for four years in the Big 10.

Mafe's appeal is that he's an athletic pass rusher who graded out as an ok run defender in 2021. I don't love that he's 23 years old, but I do like that he played well in the Big 10 at a young age. I'm more concerned about his length. His arms are pretty short and that's one thing that keeps Mafe from being a consensus first round pick.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 35

Projected Draft Round: 2

Final Grade: 80

39. Devonte Wyatt, Interior Defensive Lineman, Georgia

Basic Information

Age: 24.5

Height: 6'3

Weight: 304 lbs.

Hand: 9.875 inches

Arm: 32.675 inches

RAS: 9.59

Breakdown

Devonte Wyatt had a really good season in 2021, putting up a PFF grade of 89.8 with a run defense grade of 81.9 and a pass rush grade of 84. He is the only interior defensive lineman in my database who had a run defense grade and pass rush grade of 80+ in 2021.

Wyatt is an athletic defensive tackle who's explosiveness and advanced hand usage allows him to excel as a pass rusher and run defender. Watch his senior bowl tape and you'll see how polished his game is.

Although his athleticism is awesome and he graded well in 2021, I have a few questions about his profile. He never had a PFF grade of 80+ in a single season until he turned 24 and was more developed than everyone else he was playing against. I also worry that his shorter arms will impact his ability to defend the run at the next level. Wyatt is a good player, but I have cocnerns about his upside due to his age and length.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 25

Projected Draft Round: 1

Final Grade: 80

40. Josh Pascal, Edge Rusher, Kentucky

Basic Information

Age: 23.3

Height: 6'3

Weight: 268 lbs.

Hand: 9.625 inches

Arm: 32.75 inches

RAS: 9.48

Breakdown

Josh Pascal had a breakout season in 2021, recording 15 tackles for loss and five sacks in 12 games. He also had a PFF grade of 90 with a run defense grade of 90.2 and a pass rush grade of 81.2.

Pascal had a pretty strong combine perfomance, putting up a 37.5-inch vertical, a 10'3 broad jump, and a 1.57 10-yard split.

Thats a nice statistical profile for a big edge rusher who profiles as a strong run defender. Combine this with high film grades and you've got yourself an underrated prospect.

Here are his issues: he's an older prospect, he has shorter arms, it took him a long time to become a good college player and it took him an extremely long time to become elite. Pascal is good, but his upside probably isn't super high and he has short arms for a strong run defender.

Consensus Rank + Grade

Consensus Rank: 82

Projected Draft Round: 3

Final Grade: 80

Now that we're done with every player with at least a borderline 1st round grade, here are the rest of the rankings:

Tier Five (2nd Round):

Tier Six (2-3 Round):

Tier Seven (3rd Round):

Tier Eight (3-4 Round):

Tier Nine (4th Round):

Tier Ten (4-5 Round):

Tier Eleven (5th Round):

Tier Twelve (5-6 Round):

Tier Thirteen (6th Round):

Positional Rankings

Here are the rankings for each individual position with tiers included.

Quarterbacks:

Running backs:

Wide Receivers:

Tight Ends:

Offensive Tackles:

Interior Offensive Linemen:

Interior Defensive Linemen:

Edge Rushers:

Linebackers:

Cornerbacks:

Safeties:

2022 NFL Mock Draft

Here's is my mock draft where I act as the GM for all 32 teams. This is based on what I would do, not what I expect each team will do. This is based heavily on the grades from my database, but there are times where I go away from the big board when I think it is necessary.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Evan Neal, Offensive Tackle, Alabama

Aidan Hutchinson and Kayvon Thibodeaux would be great picks here, but I want to give Trevor Lawrence the best chance to succeed and this pick does that. I just can't have Cam Robinson and Jawaan Taylor as the starting tackles considering the Jaguars' receiving core doesn't have a true number one wide receiver.

2. Detroit Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, Edge Rusher, Michigan

This is such an easy pick. Aidan Hutchsinon is a dominant edge rusher who has a high floor and a high ceiling due to his versatility, polish as a pass rusher, and high level athleticism. The Lions need talent on their roster and Hutchinson provides that. I would be surprised if Hutchinson is not a good player in the NFL.

3. Houston Texans: Kayvon Thibodeux, Edge Rusher, Oregon

We have another easy pick here as Kayvon Thibodeaux falls into the Houston Texans' lap at pick number three. Thibodeaux is an explosive pass rusher with incredible bend and power who has the athletic traits to be an elite edge rusher in the NFL. We're running this pick to the podium no questions asked.

4. New York Jets: Ekim Ekwonu, Offensive Tackle, North Carolina State

Like the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New york Jets have a young quarterback who they need to develop into a franchise cornerstone. There are a lot of good players available, but I want to protect Zach Wilson and giving him an athletic and powerful offensive linemen in Ekim Ekwonu will accomplish that.

Also, knowing that I have the 10th pick makes this selection pretty easy because I know I'm going to get a really good receiver later on.

5. New York Giants: Ahmad Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati

The New York Giants have a lot of holes on their roster and, like many teams picking in the top ten, they desperately need good players. I thought about taking Charles Cross here, but I have question about his game that could cause problems for his transition to the NFL.

I'm way more confident that Ahmad Gardner will become a high level press-man corner at the next level. He can come in and start immediately because his length, physicality, and athletciism are very good.

6. Carolina Panthers: Charles Cross, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi State

The Carolina Panthers desparately need a franchise left tackle and I think Cross could be that for them. He's a high I.Q. pass blocker who's a good athlete and has the potential to be a good left or right tackle in the NFL.

7. New York Giants: Tyler Linderbaum, Interior Offensive Lineman, Iowa

The Giants don't get an offensive tackle because they took Ahmad Gardner with the 5th pick, but they still get one of the top players in the draft in Tyler Linderbaum. The Giants desperately need an interior offensive lineman, and Linderbaum is one of the best center prospects in recent memory.

8. Atlanta Falcons: Jameson Williams, Wide Receiver, Alabama

As a Falcons fan, I hate being in this spot because we're missing out on all the top prospects who I think have high ceilings and high floors. However, we still get one of my favorite prospects in the draft in Jameson Williams. Williams is an elite deep threat with world class speed and very good route running ability. The Falcons desparately need a wide receiver and Williams can step in and be their X receiver right away.

9. Seattle Seahawks: Malik Willis, Quarterback, Liberty

I'm not the biggest fan of Malik Willis as a prospect because he is extremely raw as a passer. However, the Seahawks need a competant quarterback on their roster and I think Willis has the tools to become a star in the NFL.

I really don't think any other player in this draft would be useful in moving the Seahawks' rebuild forward. For that reason, I'm taking the quarterback with the highest upside in the class. If Willis works out, this could be an absolute steal.

10. New York jets: Garrett Wilson, Wide Receiver, Ohio State

Let's give Zach Wilson even more help by drafting a player who has the potential to be a very good receiver in the NFL. Wilson can play in the slot or along the boundary and he does everything at a high level while also having really good long speed.

I also considered taking Drake London here, but I'm a little more confident in Wilson being a high level X receiver due to his ability to create separation deep down the field.

11. Washington Commanders: Derek Stingley Jr., Cornerback, LSU

The Commanders have a huge need for a boundary corner and Derek Stingley Jr. has the potential to be an elite press-man corner at the next level. He does carry a ton of risk, but I think his measurables make it more likely that he can succeed as a boundary corner in the NFL than Trent McDuffie.

12. Minnesota Vikings: Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington

The Minnesota Vikings need some quality defensive backs because their secondary is THIN. Trent McDuffie is a stud who played at a very high level at Washington and has the skillset to play on the boundary, in the slot, and even a little bit of safety.

13. Houston Texans: Kyle Hamilton, Safety, Notre Dame

Kyle Hamilton falls in my mock draft because I worry that he may not have the speed to be a single high safety in the NFL. This would decrease his value and make him a first round pick rather than a top ten pick.

Nevertheless, he is a big athletic safety who excels in zone coverage and has the measurables to be a strong run defender. The Texans need talent on their roster and Kyle Hamilton has a lot of potential.

14. Baltimore Ravens: George Karlaftis, Edge Rusher, Purdue

George Karlaftis is a fantastic edge rusher and I think he and Odafe Oweh would make a nasty pass rushing duo. This would give the Ravens an extremely dangerous defensive line.

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Drake London, Wide Receiver, USC

The Philadelphia Eagles got their star X receiver in last year's draft when they picked DeVonta Smith. Now they're getting a big slot receiver whose skillset will fit perfectly next to Smith. I really like this pick because the Eagles need a receiver and this will help Jalen Hurts's development as a passer.

Even if Hurts isn't their quarterback of the future, this selection will give their next quarterback a solid situation to step into. This is a great pick for the current roster and for any decisions the Eagles could make in the future.

16. New Orleans Saints: Trevor Penning, Offensive Tackle, Northern Iowa

The New Orleans Saints have to get a left tackle in this draft, and I think Trevor Penning is the best option with this pick. I would love to pick Chris Olave here, but if I do, I know the Chargers are going to take Penning. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices.

17. Los Angeles Chargers: Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State

Let’s take over the NFL by giving Justin Herbert a third quality receiver in Chris Olave. The Chargers don’t have a deep threat quite like Olave, so I think this pick gives them a different flavor of receiver that makes their offense even more dangerous.

18. Philadelphia Eagles: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State

Man I absolutely love this pick for the Eagles. Jermaine Johnson II is an older prospect, but he can step in and immediately be a high level pass rusher and run defender. This is such good value for the Eagles.

19. New Orleans Saints: Treylon Burks, Wide Receiver, Arkansas

I’m lower on Burks than most people, but I can’t deny his upside. The New Orleans Saints need a receiver badly and I think Burks is worth picking in the back half of the first round.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Andrew Booth Jr., Cornerback, Clemson

Andrew Booth Jr. is one of the more underrated prospects in the draft. I don’t like him nearly as much as A.J. Terrell coming out, but he has good ball skills and I think he has the potential to be a good press-man corner at the next level.

21. New England Patriots: Zion Johnson, Interior Offensive Lineman, Boston College

I love Zion Johnson so much and I think the New England Patriots would draft him without hesitating. They need a guard badly and Johnson is definitely worth this pick.

22. Green Bay Packers: George Pickens, Wide Receiver, Georgia

The Green Bay Packers have to take a receiver here and I think George Pickens could be a star in the NFL. He’s a risky pick, but he has all the tools to be a good X receiver in the NFL.

23. Arizona Cardinals: Travon Walker, Edge Rusher, Georgia

The Arizona Cardinals are one of the few teams that I think could utilize Travon Walker properly and get the most out his physical tools.

Walker is a rare prospect due to his physical tools and I think he is worth taking a chance on with this pick.

24. Dallas Cowboys: Kenyon Green, Interior Offensive Lineman, Texas A&M

The Dallas Cowboys have to get a new left guard and Kenyon Green would be a good fit. Zion Johnson would be the perfect pick here, but Kenyon Green is a solid consolation prize.

25. Buffalo Bills: Jordan Davis, Interior Defensive Lineman, Georgia

Jordan Davis may not provide enough value to be taken top 15, but he is so dominant as a run defender that I can’t let him fall any further. The Bills would love to pair him with Ed Oliver.

26. Tennessee Titans: Tyler Smith, Offensive Tackle, Tulsa

The Tennessee Titans have a big hole at right tackle, so I considered Tyler Smith and Bernhard Raimann here. I prefer Smith’s youth, length, and athleticism, so he’s the pick.

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jaquan Brisker, Safety, Penn State

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t have many needs, but they could use another safety. Jaquan Brisker and Daxton Hill would be excellent picks, but I like Brisker’s size and coverage ability as a two-high safety a little bit more for the Buccaneers specifically.

28. Green Bay Packers: Devin Lloyd, Linebacker, Utah

The Packers’ receiving core is so bad that I thought about double dipping at receive. However, they need to replace Za’Darius Smith and Lloyd can do that. Lloyd is an extremely talented player who’s ability to rush the passer and cover will make the Packers’ front seven even better than it is.

29. Kansas City Chiefs: Jahan Dotson, Wide Receiver,

Let's have some fun and give Patrick Mahomes a shifty slot receiver with a crazy catch radius. The Chiefs need a receiver after losing Tyreek Hill and I think Dotson would be awesome in their offense.

30. Kansas City Chiefs: Daxton Hill, Safety, Michigan

I love Daxton Hill and the fact that he is still here is a surprise. The Chiefs are in desperate need of a versatile safety after losing Tyrann Mathieu and I think Hill provides the versatility to play a similar role in their defense. This is a perfect pairing in my opinion.

31. Cincinnati Bengals: Kaiir Elam, Cornerback, Florida

Edge Rusher is a need for the Bengals and I could see them taking one if the draft goes like this (it won’t lol). However, there’s something there with Kaiir Elam and I want to see how good he can be if a team invests their time and energy into fixing his technique.

32. Detroit Lions: Matt Corral, Quarterback, Ole Miss

I like the idea of the Lions taking a quarterback with the 32nd pick rather than the 2nd pick. Kenny Pickett has the highest grade of all the remaining quarterbacks, but Corral is younger and has better physical tools.

It's likely that no rookie quarterback would start for the Lions this season, so I think Corral fits their timeline better.