
2022 NFL Draft Complete
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Jacksonville
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Travon Walker
Georgia
EDGE
Reach/Value:
-6
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Height:
6'5"
Weight:
272
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If developed properly, athletic freak Walker can become perrenial all-pro.
Grade: B (The only A grade would involve a trade down)
2 |
Detroit
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Aidan Hutchinson
Michigan
EDGE
Reach/Value:
+1
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Height:
6'5"
Weight:
269
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Turning the page to this draft, so much was being said about Detroit's pick here and Lions' fans, myself included, were anxious yet again to know exactly what this front office would do when the pressure was on. Would they cave and select Kayvon Thibodeaux despite the rumors of his character flaws? Would they go after someone who comes from a football family, an immense talent and known work ethic? Well, they did here by picking Aidan Hutchinson and I couldn't be more elated. In fact, as soon as the pick was announced, admittedly, I jumped out of my chair and began fist pumping. Now, let's hit on pick #32 and this Lions rebuild, retool, culture shift will take on a whole new meaning and a newfound confidence from Lions' fans all around.
Draft Grade: A+
- Doug Hyde, Lions Analyst
3 |
Houston
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Derek Stingley Jr.
LSU
CB
Reach/Value:
-6
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Height:
6'1"
Weight:
200
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Derek Stingley Jr. from LSU learned a lot from his grandfather's NFL days and his dad's coaching. Find out what draft position this CB from Baton Rouge will go on the 2022 ABC ESPN NFL Draft on @newschannelnine! pic.twitter.com/lh9x8FusbA
— WTVC NewsChannel 9 (@newschannelnine) April 28, 2022
Grade: A-
- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst
4 |
NY Jets
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Ahmad Gardner
Cincinnati
CB
Reach/Value:
+0
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Height:
6'2"
Weight:
190
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Rich Tinley, Jets Analyst
Grade: A-
5 |
NY Giants
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Kayvon Thibodeaux
Oregon
EDGE
Reach/Value:
-3
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
254
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It's been a long time since the Giants have had a truly elite edge defender for the defense, after having tried to get by on a slew on Day 2 picks in previous drafts. Shoen and HC borrow from their Buffalo playbook by building up the defensive line.
6 |
Carolina
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Ikem Ekwonu
North Carolina State
OT
Reach/Value:
+3
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
325
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While Carolina believes Brady Christiansen showed promise playing LT in 2021, he was far from the kind of prospect the Panthers are looking for to hold down the left side of the line for the foreseeable future. This makes drafting Ikem Ekwonu a no-brainer for the Panthers!
Ikem Ekwonu has no regard for human life ?? pic.twitter.com/mcxdSbEMKo
— Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) April 19, 2022
Grade: A -
- Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst
7 |
NY Giants
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Evan Neal
Alabama
OT
Reach/Value:
+5
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Height:
6'7"
Weight:
360
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Grade: A
The New York Giants pick Alabama TACKLE Evan Neal No. 7 overall.
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 29, 2022
83.6 pass blocking grade in 2021 (highest by an Alabama TACKLE since 2018) ?? pic.twitter.com/ap80nrb9IR
8 |
Atlanta
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Drake London
USC
WR
Reach/Value:
-9
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
210
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9 |
Seattle
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Charles Cross
Mississippi State
OT
Reach/Value:
-4
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Height:
6'5"
Weight:
300
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Grade: A+
~Jeff Chapman, Seahawks Analyst
10 |
NY Jets
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Garrett Wilson
Ohio State
WR
Reach/Value:
+4
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Height:
6'0"
Weight:
203
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Wilson has great hands, is an accomplished Route Runner and has the speed to take the top off a Defense. He brings a new dimension to the Offense that was lacking in real star quality for fans to get behind and is a far cheaper option than those established WR's linked over the process.
Rich Tinley, Jets Analyst
Grade: A
11 |
New Orleans
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Chris Olave
Ohio State
WR
Reach/Value:
-1
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Height:
6'1"
Weight:
188
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Late in the season, our DraftTek Big Board analysts fell into a debate over which Ohio State receiver was better, Chris Olave or Garrett Wilson? It was a close call... Wilson's reception % is 69.8, with 15.7 ypc and 11 TDs. Olave owns a 65.2 reception %, 14.6 ypc, and 13 TD. Contested catch rate: Olave (8 of 13) 65.1% betters Wilson's (4 of 7) 57.1%. However, when it comes to Missed Tackles forced, Wilson (17), the heavier WR, broke more tackles and won the battle over Olave (4). But, Olave is a smooth criminal. The Saints were smart to trade up to steal him.
Grade: A-
~DatBudMan, Saints Analyst
12 |
Detroit
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Jameson Williams
Alabama
WR
Reach/Value:
-8
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Height:
6'2"
Weight:
188
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Suddenly, the Lions' WR corps has become a legtimate one with sets of Chark, Williams, St. Brown, and Josh Reynolds. Let's not forget to mention T.J. Hockenson and D'Andre Swift coming out the backfield. I love the pick and the aggressive move Holmes and Co. made to make this a reality and it shows some semblance of confidence in Jared Goff, at least for 2022. There's still a lot of draft left to go, we'll see if Detroit does end up using a pick to address the future of their QB situation.
Draft Grade: A
- Doug Hyde, Lions Analyst
13 |
Philadelphia
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Jordan Davis
Georgia
DL1T
Reach/Value:
-1
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Height:
6'6"
Weight:
341
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Davis lit the combine on fire by running a 4.78 forty at 6'6" and 340 lbs., but it was his play at Georgia that laid the groundwork for his selection here. Davis didn't put up huge numbers in terms of sacks, but he was constantly affecting the play, devouring double teams and pushing the pocket. Davis has room to grow as a pass rusher, and with Fletcher Cox as his mentor he has an excellent chance to reach his sky high potential and keep the middle of the Eagles D-line formidable for the foreseeable future.
Grade: A
14 |
Baltimore
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Kyle Hamilton
Notre Dame
S
Reach/Value:
+9
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
210
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Grade: A
15 |
Houston
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Kenyon Green
Texas A&M
OG
Reach/Value:
-22
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
330
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Kenyon Green & Isaiah Spiller would be phenomenal 49ers ?? pic.twitter.com/LCKH9NUeCc
— Brad (@Graham_SFN) April 26, 2022
Green is an experienced starter that has played multiple positions along the offensive for the Aggies. In fact, Green has played every position but center. Green has natural functional strength that he uses to become a true road grader in the run game. Offensive coordinators will find it beneficial to call run plays that follow directly behind Green's path. This is a fantastic pic for Houston as Green represents a date 1 starter for the Houston Texans!
Grade: A -
,br>Cody Lachney, DraftTek Senior Analyst
16 |
Washington
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Jahan Dotson
Penn State
WRS
Reach/Value:
-20
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Height:
5'11"
Weight:
180
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Grade: B-
-Kennedy Paynter, Senior Draft Analyst (@Kennedy_Paynter on Twitter)