He put up over 600 receiving yards in each of the past three seasons at Texas A&M and averaged over 15.0 yards per reception over the course of his college career. S Jaquan Brisker - 75.8. Pacheco was a steal in the seventh round as a fast and hard-hitting runner. He had six picks and three pass breakups but finished his college career with a missed tackle rate over 20%. The question with him now is his character. The 6-foot-5, 307-pounder ranked above the 89th percentile at the position historically at the combine in the 40-yard dash (5.03 second), broad jump (120-inches), three-cone drill (7.44 seconds) and pro agility (4.5 seconds). Day 1: Seattle snags PFFs OT1 and the last of the top tier of offensive tackles available without trading up. 0 Comments / 0 New. R2 (57) T Luke Goedeke, Central Michigan R7 (225) LB Mark Robinson, Mississippi Olave recorded 12 touchdowns on passes thrown 20-plus yards downfield over the last two seasons at Ohio State, fourth in the FBS. R7 (254) S Elijah Hicks, California It was their second straight major reach according to PFFs Big Board, selecting Mathis around 50 spots higher than his ranking. R7 (233) TE Dareke Young, Lenoir-Rhyne. He averaged 4.4 yards after contact per attempt for his career at BYU and will bring his tough rushing style to Arthur Smiths downhill run scheme. Analysis: Carolina played the quarterback market well, landing the talented Corral in the third round (paying the reasonable price of a 2023 third-round pick to move up for him) while greatly improving the offensive line with Ekwonu. R1 (8) WR Drake London, USC Even though he may end up at guard, he earned 89.0-plus run-blocking grades over the past three seasons. Day 3: McFadden played 121 snaps as a true freshman before taking over as a full-time starting linebacker as a sophomore in 2019. Analysis: While the Bears did not have a first-round pick because of their 2021 draft-day trade to select Justin Fields, they did address the primary needs in the secondary by grabbing two likely rookie starters in Gordon and Brisker. Draft Home. 42 to select Andrew Booth Jr., the cornerback from Clemson. Day 3: Ty Chandler spent his first four seasons at Tennessee in a timeshare role every single year. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Jeremy Ruckert is arguably the best blocking tight end in the draft class and has uber-reliable ball skills. Walker is so good at wrapping defenders up with his near 80-inch wingspan. Cole Strange is the biggest reach of Round 1, as the Chattanooga Moc was 86th on PFFs big board. R1 (30) EDGE George Karlaftis, Purdue That makes this pairing with Baltimore which runs a system predicated on a gap scheme very interesting. At 6-foot-4, 246 pounds, McBride was PFFs No. Really? 15-06-2022 57. Johnson earned an 80.0-plus grade as both a pass-blocker and a run-blocker last season, recording just one penalty en route to an honorable mention PFF All-American nod. Stingley is an outstanding cover corner, but this is a little odd. Despite his smaller stature, Moore had no issue handling press coverage on the outside, ranking top-five in yards per route run on those reps last season at 3.58. He was a havoc-creating 3-technique in Tennessees defense and was often deployed on postsnap slants to try to take advantage of his athleticism. Analysis: The effects of the Russell Wilson trade will determine the direction of this franchise. Immediate draft grades provide a foundation for future evaluations. He didnt play in 2020 because of COVID-19 and then finally got the opportunity to play off-ball linebacker full-time in 2021. Okonwo is the team's new Jonnu Smith as an undersized, smooth two-way receiver and potential downfield threat. Bryant's competitiveness will be appreciated by Seattle whether he plays inside or outside, and Woolen's size and athleticism also improves the secondary depth. I love this. He dropped only two passes on 56 catchable targets in his college career. They get younger and cheaper. The 2022 NFL Draft has officially kicked off, and the Baltimore Ravens have made their first selection. Brown competed on the outside against top SEC competition. Live 2022 NFL Draft Grades: Round 3 These Live 2022 NFL Draft Grades will be posted minutes after each pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Miami continues to add talent for Tua Tagovailoa to work with on offense. This is a really good pick. This is one of my favorite picks in this draft. The coaching staff must have liked what they saw from him as a blitzer that season because he got deployed in that role more times in 2021 than he had in his entire collegiate career and racked up five sacks, 11 hits and 11 hurries. Adding another linebacker in Johnson was a bit of a surprise; it was at a good spot in the draft and he could be a good Sam. A lot has been made about his ability to separate because of how much of his production came in contested-catch situations (FBS-high 17 contested catches in 2021). Worth a monster trade up in Round 2? Miami had no first-round pick after trading with Kansas City for receiver Tyreek Hill. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin in the last two offseasons. Leo Chenal is a throwback linebacker who's an inexperienced coverage type. Day 1: The Cardinals flipped their first-round draft pick for Marquise Brown, reuniting him with former college teammate Kyler Murray. Trading out of Round 1 was completely justifiable and Logan Hall and Rachaad White are instant-impact types. Walker is so good at wrapping defenders up with his near 80-inch wingspan. 1 overall pick, the . Elam brings speed and scheme diversity to the defense, Khalil Shakir will instantly boost the Bills YAC efforts, and James Cook gave me Alvin Kamara vibes on film. He was the No. With a fourth-round pick gained from a 2021 draft day trade with Pittsburgh, the Dolphins snagged Ezukanma, a reliable receiver without elite speed or quickness. R1 (4) CB Ahmad Sauce Gardner, Cincinnati ARZ | ATL | BLT | BUF | CAR | CIN | CHI | CLE | DEN | DAL | DET | GB | HOU | IND | JAX | KC | LVR | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN | NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF | SEA | TB | TEN | WSH, R2 (55) TE Trey McBride, Colorado State When he is healthy, he will be a dynamic playmaker. Along with that, Pennings pass protection needs to be completely reworked, and he has to do better at playing low. They are both maulers. R6 (190) G Justin Shaffer, Georgia That shows up in PFF pass-rushing grades above 80.0 in three of his four college seasons. Loved the Christian Harris and Dameon Pierce selections. The 6-foot-8, 337-pound tackle is one of the best pound-for-pound athletes in this class and is coming off back-to-back seasons with PFF grades north of 83.0. Grade: B+, Over the weekend, I tweeted "I want to marry this Ravens draft," which should give you a sense how I felt about it. My two favorite picks -- Snoop Conner, who's a dynamic power back, and Montaric Brown, a super-savvy, fundamentally sound outside corner. R3 (76) DI Travis Jones, Connecticut R1 (1) EDGE Travon Walker, Georgia Brown. R5 (162) WR Montrell Washington, Samford R5 (171) C Luke Wattenberg, Washington By Joseph Acosta Dec 5, 2022, 7:00am EST. R3 (66) LB Brian Asamoah, Oklahoma At 6-foot-4, 246 pounds, McBride was PFFs No. R7 (257) G Marquis Hayes, Oklahoma. Did the Packers make the right call in trading up for Jordan Love? R5 (175) DI Matthew Butler, Tennessee Day 1: Cole Strange is the biggest reach of Round 1, as the Chattanooga Moc was 86th on PFFs big board. R7 (251) RB Isaih Pacheco, Rutgers Unfortunately, we only have his past two seasons graded, but in those he was stingy as the Bearcats boundary corner. Nonetheless, this still looks like good value for a dynamic playmaker like Austin. This was about making their line better for Justin Herbert. The Washington Nationals selected Thad Ward, a right-hander out of the Boston Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate, with the No. As the seven rounds progress and the team makes all of their picks, we will provide a live draft grade and analysis for each of the Ravens' selections. Detroit also made a massive move up the board for Williams, who is a game-changing talent when healthy. He's a playmaking linebacker who can do a lot of things. They have to protect the quarterback better, and they will. Paschal and Joseph were solid picks who could contribute right away. Plus PUNT GOD. section: | slug: nfl-draft-2022-team-by-team-grades-ravens-chiefs-lions-among-seven-in-a-range-jaguars-at-bottom-of-class | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Over 66% of his yards coming from vertical routes in 2021. As you would expect coming from Alabama, Mathis is long, strong and violent in his play but he isnt tremendously explosive which calls his ceiling into question. Day 1: Miami had no first-round pick after trading with Kansas City for receiver Tyreek Hill. At the same time, his production was somewhat inconsistent, and his run defense is a big issue. Irrelevant; the former Cyclone passer could be a longtime backup in the league with his tools and competitive nature. Ridder was seen as a fringe first-round quarterback, but the NFL evidently doesnt like this class. Predict The Pick. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Day 3: Smith is an athletic project, but hes a project well worth taking at this stage of the draft. The N.C. State tackle earned PFF run-blocking grades above 85.0 in all three of his college seasons, with grades above 90.0 in each of the last two years. The two first picks -- outstanding. On the bright side, he does have an elite physical profile. R2 (39) CB Kyler Gordon, Washington R6 (215) G Lecitus Smith, Virginia Tech R7 (258) WR Samori Toure, Nebraska. The Commanders won the time of possession battle and rushed for more yardage than the Giants. Travis Jones has first-round talent and lasted to the middle of the third round of the draft. This is a classic pick with upside. The 2022 NFL Draft has concluded which means only one thing -- draft grades are here. He fills a need for the 49ers, who needed to add some depth upfront. He was recruited to Montana State to play linebacker but was forced to start at running back and quarterback his first and second years in college because he was the best option they had at both positions. Day 3: Sam Howells slide finally ends at Pick 144. He produced multiple pressures in every game he played for Florida State last season and ended the campaign with an 81.0 PFF grade. Johnson earned an 80.0-plus grade as both a pass-blocker and a run-blocker last season, recording just one penalty en route to an honorable mention PFF All-American nod. With Dalton Keene out of the picture in 2020, Mitchell started to be featured more while still maintaining a high 17.3 yards per reception average. This is a player who can play guard, tackle, center for the Chargers. Durant should be a fine replacement for Darious Williams in the slot and Kendrick's cover skills could overcome his off-field issues and lack of top-end speed. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Burford started the first two seasons of his college career at left guard before kicking out to left tackle. Ebiketie earned 88.0-plus PFF pass-rushing grades in each of his final two seasons at Penn State to go along with 80th-plus percentile finishes in every athletic testing drill, save the bench press. Grade: B, Loved the two receiver picks for Pittsburgh, the prospects themselves and when they were selected. R6 (220) DI Kalia Davis, UCF Waiting three years to evaluate draft classes, without accounting for how the decision was viewed at the time, usually leads to revisionist history. R4 (118) CB Akayleb Evans, Missouri Still, he was regularly too high in the run game and had a rough week of practices in that regard. The Cardinals tripled down on edge rushers. Willis' skill set gives him a real shot at being a playmaker down the line for Tennessee; he was an absolute steal. The Georgia off-ball linebacker isnt a downhill player in the run game, and he was still more of a reactor than a playmaker. Brisker earned three straight 80.0-plus PFF grades from 2019 to 2021. While those wheels are a huge plus, his play strength at the next level is cause for concern. R3 (104) TLogan Bruss, Wisconsin He has to be quicker and more decisive with his decision-making. Ferguson separates better than his timed speed indicates, and he has strong hands and solid blocking skills. interior defensive lineman, Devonte Wyatt. Trading Marquise Brown to the Cardinals not only made room for 2021 first-rounder Rashod Bateman to flourish but led to another trade, netting a probable long-time starter in Linderbaum. He was Sam Houston States best cornerback since his true freshman year in 2017. The2022 NFL Draft is officially in the books. Parham earned a 90.6 PFF grade in 2020 at tackle before kicking inside in 2021 and posting a 78.8 mark. R2 (60) CB Cam Taylor-Britt, Nebraska The Niners did a nice job picking up Jackson in the second round, but whether grabbing Davis-Price and Gray in the third round was good value is a question to be answered over the next couple of seasons. While there are concerns with the competition level and being a one-trick pony, Tolbert is very good value late on Day 2. I will highlight my favorite pick, my least favorite . Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft. I love Paul as a guard, moving inside at the pro level just like Brandon Scherff. Day 2: George Pickens carries some risk given his medical history and unknowns off the field, but theres no denying he possesses true X receiver potential. R3 (101) TE Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State R3 (67) G Joshua Ezeudu, North Carolina He fills a need for the 49ers, who needed to add some depth upfront. Brown trade fallout; draft winners and losers; rookie WR projections, 2022 NFL Draft trade tracker: Full details on every draft-related move since start of the new league year, Georgia sets record for most players selected in seven-round draft. 2023 MLB Draft order tracker . McCreary's a stick corner who lasted until the late second potentially due to a lack of length -- he's a talent capable of playing inside or outside. His athletic ability is outstanding. Apr 30, 2022 After a first day in Las Vegas filled with blockbuster trades and draft movement, Day 2 of the 2022 NFL draft had drama of its own. He will step in at right tackle and give them a nice pair of bookends with Andrew Thomas. He combines an egregiously long wingspan with some legit explosiveness off the line. The 72nd-ranked player on PFFs Big Board, Logan Hall is a bit of a reach in our eyes for a player who projects as a pass-rushing project. Day 3: Calvin Austins size is going to be a limiting factor in the NFL theres no way around that. R3 (93) HB Tyrion Davis-Price, LSU Daniel Jeremiah's top 150 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft: Where did each player land? He fits the mold of the impact pass-rusher New York desperately needed off the edge. He earned an 81.9 pass-rushing grade that season and has only seen it go up in the two subsequent years. R2 (46) EDGEJosh Pachal, Kentucky Curtis Brooks was one of the first legitimately scary penetrators at defensive tackle, and Nick Cross is a missile at safety. Heck, he could even be a wide receiver convert at the next level, just get White the ball in space and watch him go to work. Turner's receiving skills will be used right away, as the team does not have enough options at tight end. Farrell brings a strong anchor to the defensive line, while Butler is more apt to win with quickness inside. Waletzko graded above 70.0 in five of his nine games this past season. R3 (77) T Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan He fills a clear area of need for the Seahawks with Duane Brown and Brandon Shell both hitting free agency. He played inferior competition to other high-end prospects, but when he did play Power-5 competition, he was dominant. Anderson's speed/tenacious nature and Gunter's power on the edge made them very good Day 3 selections. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. His body control and hands are the stuff of legend. And the Giants still need to find some of those types of players despite limited opportunities to get it done. His weight needs to stay consistent if hes going to see the field in Arizona, but if he clears that bar, he could be a value pick for the Cardinals. Grade: A-, GM Terry Fontenot understood how desperately the Falcons needed to infuse high-end defensive tackle to his roster. , Lecitus Smith is a steal for Arizona. The team found a potential replacement for pass-catching tight end Noah Fant (who was sent to Seattle in the Wilson deal) in former walk-onDulcich. Ed Ingram started as a true freshman in 2017 as a four-star recruit coming out of DeSoto, Texas, but he missed all of 2018 after he was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault. Few linebackers have the same range and potential in coverage as Brian Asamoah. December 9, 2022 8:15 am CT. He may be a tad stiff and can get out of control from time to time, but this is good value for an all-around solid player. I love this pick. He was impressive at the Senior Bowl and has added some bulk during the pre-draft process. 90 overall. After months of speculation over who would be the No. NFL Draft 2022 Grades: Live Analysis of Every Team's Draft Class . Whites rushing ability is a work in progress, though. If you're concerned about his ability to . Grade: A. Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux holds a jersey after being picked by the New York Giants fifth overall in the NFL draft Thursday night in Las Vegas. They need edge help, but he plays more like a down 5-technique. What? R3 (81) CB Cordale Flott, LSU He also didnt grade particularly well at the 2022 Reeses Senior Bowl. Still, his overall route-running leaves a lot to be desired. R4 (107) RB Dameon Pierce, Florida It's hard to argue with the results of those deals. He was PFFs 38th-ranked player on the draft board and one of the most productive pass-rushers in the country. He may have taken a step back as a passer in 2021, but he proved to be a legitimate threat as a runner, breaking an absurd 63 tackles and running for 1,072 yards. Our own Shaun Calderon ended up. It was in 2021 that Ogbonnia finally started to make a difference as a pass-rusher. Did your team ace or botch its pick or picks in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft? He may be small, but he possesses elite awareness and top-notch athleticism and is a physical tackler. It works. The success of this pick will be determined by how successful he can be on the outside and not just the slot at the next level. R5 (154) RB Snoop Conner, Mississippi Seller 99.6% positive. Rasheed Walker is a developmental-ish type with high upside, and Samori Toure will outplay his seventh-round draft position. 96. Day 3: Its interesting that Bailey Zappe comes off the board here before Sam Howell, but its still good value for a quarterback who put up gaudy numbers last season at Western Kentucky. R5 (169) RB Ty Chandler, North Carolina He never earned a PFF grade above 75.0 in his career due in large part to lackluster pass protection, but hes a people-mover in the run game. 36 overall player. Getting Khalil Mack with their second-round pick was necessary to compete in the pass-happy AFC West, and third-rounder Woods could contribute at nickel or safety in the secondary right away. With that, we give you our full draft recap, with analysis on each team's day and every notable selection made during the weekend. The Jets now have a 1-2 punch at running back with Hall and Michael Carter. Draft and get a cheaper player. And Davis rare athleticism at his size points to the idea that hes not just an early-down run-stuffer. Now they add a long cover player who can give them a nice corner to go with Tre'Davious White. Good pick. He posted a 91.0 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2021, and even after adjusting for true pass sets, it falls only to 86.0. They need a pass rusher in the worst way, and they have to be thrilled that Hutchinson fell to them here. Now, the Panthers just need to figure out how to use him. The Patriots did add much-needed speed. He set career highs in every category imaginable for the Tar Heels. Logan Bruss is an ideal scheme fit, and Decobie Durant is a super-confident blur at cornerback. May 2, 2022 7:43 am ET. Esezi Otomewo is a large, versatile defensive end. The Saints must. Analysis: Trading for Davante Adams was worth the premium picks. Barnes is a speed demon. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the team's other major need on Day 2, strengthening a poor pass rush with Ebiketie and Malone, while also landing an athletic second-level defender in Andersen and smartly nabbing a potential future starter in Ridder. Day 2: Nebraskas Cam Taylor-Britt has improved his PFF grade every year of his collegiate career and allowed a reception on just 53% of his targets in 2021. Long, high-caliber athletes galore. R1 (14 S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame This has a chance to be a special player. His weight jumped up and down, and he didnt test anywhere near where his tape suggested despite showing up to the combine under 230 pounds. The offensive line was addressed on Day 3, with Thomas possessing the nasty streak and mobility to win the swing tackle spot as a rookie. On a positive note, Strange is a versatile and elite athlete who excels in space. Rhyan's versatility and toughness made him an easy third-round pick. Analysis: The Chiefs found starters in the first round. He had six picks and three pass breakups but finished his college career with a missed tackle rate over 20%. R4 (130) P Jordan Stout, Penn State The Michigan product has been labeled as the high floor, lower ceiling prospect of the top group of edge defenders, but that may be underselling his upside. Kyren Williams will outplay his draft position, especially in Sean McVay's offense, and Quentin Lake is a heady and decently athletic safety. Thornton's speed was coveted, but trading a pick to get him in the top 50 was surprising, as well. Jeffrey Gunter can outplay his draft position, but will be a bit buried on the edge-rusher depth chart and Zachary Carter felt early in Round 3. Breece Hall has outstanding contact balance, can produce as a receiver and tested extremely well athletically at the combine. 180 (6th) to do so. Day 3: Darian Kinnard is one of the most accomplished run-blockers at the tackle position in college football. Williams has the size-speed combination to excel on the outside, as does Watson, who could have been picked two rounds earlier. These 2022 NFL Draft quick-snap grades are an indication of whether I think a prospect's selection is of appropriate value given his college film and athleticism scores. Day 1: The Colts traded away their first-round pick as part of the Carson Wentz trade last offseason. Grade: A-, Green Bay made bad selections in Round 1 in my opinion. Stingley brings rare movement skills and athleticism and can play in any scheme. Stingley is . The Dolphins were also without their original third-round selection after trading that pick last April to move up for offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg. There were murmurs that the Jets were thinking of selecting Jermaine Johnson with their No. 27 for Devin Lloyd, who slotted in at No. After the trade, the Kansas City Chiefs found themselves with 12 total selections in the 2022 NFL Draft. Hes an explosive athlete who can be used in a movable gadget role in Matt Canadas offense. Day 1: The Browns first-round pick went to the Texans as part of the Deshaun Watson trade. Analysis: The selection of Walker with the No. Those moves will pay dividends, as will picking Ingram to work his way through traffic as a complement to James Conner. Day 2: Miamis first pick in the draft came in the third round at No. He has a ways to go before he's a game-wrecking pass rusher, and he was a costly pick for Philadelphia. This is a bit early to take a running back, particularly following a trade-up, but theres not much to dislike about Halls profile as a prospect. R5 (152) S Delarrin Turner-Yell, Oklahoma The team did not pick any offensive skill position players other than Olave, however, which means they need to beat the free-agent bushes for depth after the draft. Day 3: After barely playing as a true freshman in 2019, Kyren Williams has been the focal point of the offense the past two seasons. 53, might have been a better fit here, but Alec Pierce does still address a glaring hole at wide receiver. FitzPatrick wasn't used enough at Georgia but has the potential to be a fine pass-catcher. A pass rusher like Mafe was definitely in play in the second round. He has excellent athleticism and a really good feel for finding space and getting open. The later picks -- Jeremy Ruckert, Max Mitchell, and Micheal Clemons -- were actually the club's best value picks. He may have taken a step back as a passer in 2021, but he proved to be a legitimate threat as a runner, breaking an absurd 63 tackles and running for 1,072 yards. You can sometimes lose Tindall on film because he's so damn fast. At the same time, hes firmly undersized at 6-foot-1, 224 pounds and comes with serious tackling issues. R4 (132) WR Romeo Doubs, Nevada R7 (249) T Rasheed Walker, Penn State R4 (141) CB Damarion Williams, Houston They have to protect their quarterback. The Pittsburgh product averaged 3.19 seconds per throw in 2021, tying for the third-lowest mark in the FBS. R1 (29) G Cole Strange, Chattanooga McBride and Zach Ertz will be a fun combination at tight end and at least one of Marquis Hayes or Lecitus Smith will start sooner than later. Pitre can play some nickel, safety and dime linebacker for a defense that has needs across the board, and hes going to consistently find himself around the football in coverage and in the run game. R3 (85) CB Marcus Jones, Houston R4 (128) TE Charlie Kolar, Iowa State Day 2 was tremendous for Atlanta, and London was my WR1 in this class. R5 (174) EDGE Dominique Robinson, Miami (OH) R7 (228) S Tariq Carpenter, Georgia Tech As PFF lead draft analyst Mike Renner highlighted in the 2022 PFF Draft Guide, there are a few cons to his game, but hes a polished and stout performer with standout production. Day 1: The board couldnt have fallen much better for Carolina, with all three of the top offensive tackle prospects still on the board. R1 (18) WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas Pierce will compete for every yard. Analysis: The Saints traded away future capital before the draft started to secure another first-round pick this year, using a similar credit card philosophy they've followed in their salary cap management over the years. NOTE: Selections and trades in the early rounds carry a heavier weight in the overall grade than those in the later rounds. He has great ball skills and is easily the best tight end in the 2022 class. R7 (262) QB Brock Purdy, Iowa State. The 2022 NFL draft is already fading into Mr. Irrelevance, 262 college players now on their way to . R3 (103) LB Leo Chenal, Wisconsin R6 (187) T Nick Zakelj, Fordham Many expected Green Bay to break its streak of not selecting a wide receiver in Round 1, but the team opted not to do so by grabbing PFFs. No. Post-draft grades are fun, but they are pointless. Danny Grays hands are awful, but everything else about him is pretty fantastic. R5 (150) DI Thomas Booker, Stanford Bernard is fast and plays fast. He represents the future at the position, with Fletcher Cox trending in the wrong direction the past few years. Grades:Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7. This is a good pick. R1 (32) S Lewis Cine, Georgia While he didnt wear many hats in Michigans defense and primarily covered the slot, he has the skill set to be versatile. R7 (243) CB Jaylen Watson, Washington State Volson is a tough player who shifted between guard and tackle for the Bison. R7 (223) EDGE Isaiah Thomas, Oklahoma Kenneth Walker is one of the best pure runners to come out of college football in the past five years. Carolina made a slight move up the board to select Smith, which is fair considering his athleticism. The price might have been steep, but its easy to see Brown taking a jump in the Cardinals offense in 2022. Theres some serious concern with how his game translates to the NFL. We'll see if the Seahawks trade for Baker Mayfield or roll with Drew Lock since they didn't select a quarterback. R2 (58) LB Troy Anderson, Montana State The 6-foot-4, 259-pounder has over 34-inch arms and the tools to put them into action. Lloyd and Muma are good linebackers, though the team used draft capital to trade up for the former and then doubled down on the position with the latter on Day 2. Holding onto the ball often welcomes pressure, and Pickett was charged with 34 pressures this past season, tying for the second-most in the FBS. 5 signals that they were comfortable with multiple tackles at this spot. Analysis: The Vikings did a nice job grabbing draft picks in trades with desperate division rivals Detroit and Green Bay. He allowed only 40 pressures across his four college seasons. It took until his redshirt sophomore year to lock down a rotational role, his redshirt junior year to lock down a starting role and his redshirt senior year before he started to really make an impact. D'Marco and Jordan Jackson will outplay their draft positions on defense and peek ahead to the future at those positions. Unfairly labeled as just a run-stuffing nose tackle, Jones wins as a pass-rusher as well, racking up 25 pressures last season. This is one of the steals of the draft. Day 3: Winfrey started his college career at Iowa Western Community College for two years before transferring to Oklahoma. He did all that despite checking in under 200 pounds. Williams 77 receptions the past two years were the second-most among Notre Dame receivers. But only time will tell whether the lost draft capital was too high a price to pay. He allowed 661 yards on 60 catches from 108 targets the past two seasons. Zyon McCollum was picked way later than he should have been available. His hands were suspect, dropping 10.7% of catchable targets in his college career, but he has a rare athletic profile. 13 min read First-round picks Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports There were picksand the. R5 (160) DI Otito Ogbonnia, UCLA Enagbare is a powerful edge rusher, an excellent find late in the fifth round. R1 (28) DI Devonte Wyatt, Georgia Be sure to refresh this page throughout the weekend to get the latest grades. He turned in a 90.6 pass-rush grade as one of the few game-wreckers in college football last season. R5 (159) DI Eric Johnson, Missouri State The fit in Tampa Bay makes a lot of sense, though. Lowe was a very good selection because of his length and agility on the edge, and Muse is a fantastic late pick-up as a No. Pierce will likely back up veteran Rex Burkhead and eventually take over the teams backfield. Given the injuries Baltimore suffered at running back last year, getting the nimble and speedy Badie in the sixth round made sense. After nine weeks, it's still too early to grade the player. R4 (119) CB Jalyn Armour-Davis, Alabama He isnt great at getting to the second level, either in locating linebackers or disengaging from combination blocks at the defensive line. Kansas City gets an absolute steal here with Leo Chenal in the third round. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Analysis: Russell Wilson was a big part of Denvers draft class, which is fine with the Broncos, as it should be. R6 (185) CB Christian Benford, Villanova I didn't feel the secondary was such an overt need though. Day 3: Mitchell was a hit as a sophomore in 2019 when he proved to be one of the best big-play tight ends in the country. Let the analysis begin! R7 (227) TE Nick Muse, South Carolina. 2022 NFL Mock Draft 5.0: QBs Tumble, Defense Rules the Day Our latest projection has just two quarterbacks taken in the first round, and none until the second half, while six defenders fly. His deep speed and ball skills will be a good addition to the Cowboys receiving room. Cine is a good-looking player who will cover and hit you. Walker will be big time. The Vikings have a need alongside Eric Kendricks, and Asamoah has the capacity to complement him very well. R7 (239) S Rodney Thomas II, Yale. Erik Ezukanma brings some size (6-foot-2, 209 pounds) to the outside, which Miami needed after dealing DeVante Parker. R1 (11) WR Chris Olave, Ohio State R6 (202) WR Michael Woods II, Oklahoma Day 2: After the Saints reached for their pick at 49th overall, the Patriots topped them by taking Tyquan Thornton the 192nd ranked player on the PFF big board. R4 (146) LB Micah McFadden, Indiana R4 (131) RB Hassan Haskins, Michigan They landed the rangy Hamilton, a bendy edge rusher with great potential (once returning from injury) in Ojabo, and an intriguing, athletic big man in Jones. There are schematic reasons why Walker didnt post gaudy numbers at Georgia, but there are still plenty of risks involved with taking a player at No. 46 (2nd) the other way. 53, might have been a better fit here, but Alec Pierce does still address a glaring hole at wide receiver. Over 66% of his yards coming from vertical routes in 2021. 102 where they drafted linebacker Channing Tindall. Metchie and Harris also could become solid starters if they're able to consistently secure passes and find the ball on defense, respectively. The latter is where he will be pigeonholed in the NFL. 180 (6th) to do so. He isn't the biggest or fastest player but adds needed depth and will contribute on special teams. Cook and Chenal are nice picks who will play roles as rookies. Analysis: Miami did not have early picks because of trades for receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, who are obviously very good players. I did like the Bailey Zappe and Tyquan Thornton selections. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2022-23 Defense Mechanism & GOLD - Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey at the best online prices at eBay! Analysis: The Commanders were able to recoup the third-rounder lost in the Carson Wentz deal (via a Day 1 draft trade with the Saints) while finding a quick and sure-handed receiver in Dotson to help Wentz succeed and complement Terry McLaurin. Bernard owns a 14.8% missed tackle rate for his career and is teetering toward safety territory. follow. Smart. The fit in Tampa Bay makes a lot of sense, though. After the Saints reached for their pick at 49th overall, the Patriots topped them by taking Tyquan Thornton the 192nd ranked player on the PFF big board. Still, Rhyan is going to be a project at the next level. R4 (139) TE Isaiah Likely, Coastal Carolina Day 1: The Minnesota Vikings traded all the way back from No. Hes explosive and intuitive and boasts the frame and physicality the NFL is looking for. Grade: B+, As an enormous human being with an historic combine workout on his resume, of course there was serious buzz about Jordan Davis. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. R5 (178) DI John Ridgeway, Arkansas Chicago's two highest-graded players on defense are safeties Eddie Jackson and rookie Jaquan Brisker. He graded above 80.0 against the run, in coverage and as a blitzer. The first four selections were solid picks. All that hype.all ur Bravado.to sell clothes? Day 3: Zyon McCollum is one of the handful of five-year starters in this draft class. Adding another edge in Smith on Day 2 was smart. Day 1: The Eagles came into the draft with multiple first-round picks and used one of them on a veteran player, trading with Tennessee for superstar wide receiver A.J. They continued to do so by adding Florida running back Dameon Pierce. Martin Emerson is a long, well-rounded corner. Gordon does fill a need as a projected starter opposite Jaylon Johnson, though. And to replace the star pass-catcher, Tennessee drafts Arkansas Treylon Burks. He has some of the best hands in the draft, dropping just 5.2% of catchable targets in his college career. Kyle Hamilton was my No. He also has the skill to play corner, which they also could use in terms of coverage help. It fills a need at corner, and he's a good player, but they could have stayed in their spot. Day 1: A lot of the talk in the pre-draft process was that the Jets would target an edge defender or offensive tackle in this spot. He put up over 600 receiving yards in each of the past three seasons at Texas A&M and averaged over 15.0 yards per reception over the course of his college career. McDuffie was the 11th-ranked player overall on PFFs big board and had one of the best careers PFF College has ever seen. I know they could have gone receiver here, but they can wait. Landing in Tennessee will give him a chance to sit and develop. Hall can line up as a 3-5 technique in Todd Bowles defense and use his length to create problems for interior offensive linemen as another piece to put in place alongside Vita Vea. Analysis: Johnson fortifies a trouble spot on the offensive line with his mobility and toughness, making him an excellent selection. Pickens earned an incredible 88.0 receiving grade as a true freshman before injuries derailed the last couple of years. These 2022 NFL Draft quick-snap grades are an indication of whether I think a prospect's selection is of appropriate value given his college film and athleticism scores. 1 talent at the top of the board. Tennessee should add more rookie edge rushers and offensive linemen after the draft. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 1. 66 (3rd) in the process and sending No. They needed to get a power player inside with age becoming a problem there. R4 (121) CB Jack Jones, Arizona State Hes coming off a career-best 92.1 pass-blocking grade last season at Wake Forest. 3:48 pm ET, I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. A former tight end who ate 7,000 calories per day to add enough weight to play tackle at Central Michigan, Luke Goedeke is wholesale trending in the right direction as a prospect. Day 2: Ojabo reunites with close friend and high school teammate Odafe Oweh and Michigan defensive coordinator Mike McDonald. R1 (27) LB Devin Lloyd, Utah Junior was one of my top non-combine invitees in the draft because of his fluidity and size. Jones generated 2.67 yards per route and a 131.0 passer rating on passes thrown his way. R4 (112) TE Daniel Bellinger, San Diego State And through the first three rounds, the 2022 edition has been no different. R4 (126) DI Neil Farrell Jr., LSU Keeping the sturdy, experienced and athletic Kramer in Illinois will pay off when he starts early in his career. Tyrion Davis-Price is average, and thats reflected in just how few of PFFs users like this pick for San Francisco. This should mean more man for Robert Saleh and crew. The one red flag on his production profile is his eight fumbles over that span. He does have a high floor considering his NFL-ready technique but just dont expect game-wrecking ability, as evidenced by his solid 78.5 PFF grade in 2021. R6 (192) TE Andrew Ogletree, Youngstown State Williams teams up with second-year wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown to give the Lions two building blocks to work with at receiver. Leal had an 88.3 PFF grade in 2020 and goes to a team with the right environment to find his best play. This is fantastic value for Brisker, and the Bears secondary looks promising after this pick along with Kyler Gordon at 39th overall. While Pickett is a quality athlete, hes nowhere near dynamic enough to make hay on the ground in the professional ranks. Baltimore arguably now has one of the best secondaries in the NFL, with Marlon Humphrey, Marcus Peters, Marcus Williams and Hamilton. Rhyan showed steady growth throughout his collegiate career, going from a 57.6 PFF grade in 2019 to 73.9 in 2020 before posting a 83.9 mark in 2021. He missed just seven tackles on 138 attempts in his college career. Analysis: It's possible the Lions got the best defender available this year at No. I love this pick by the Chiefs. He's a versatile player, which they love. He is a good, physical player who fits what they want to do if he plays right tackle or guard. R3 (69) T Nicholas Petit-Frere, Ohio State R5 (161) LB D'Marco Jackson, Appalachian State He isnt nearly as instinctual as his teammate Nakobe Dean, but man can the kid fly sideline to sideline. Hes coming off three consecutive seasons with PFF grades above 75.0, and he has the size and length (6-foot-4, 220 pounds) to line up anywhere and affect the offense in coverage. He snagged two interceptions, recorded four pass breakups and only allowed a 50.0% completion percentage on the way to a 68.0 defensive grade. Mathis builds cornerback depth for the Broncos, as he can play in the slot or outside. Day 2: The Falcons ranked dead last in team pressure rate last season (21%). Day 3: Mathis, a top-100 player and the 13th-best corner in this class, was a big part of the Pitt Panthers' success last year. His 22 missed tackles forced after the catch last year in just eight games before injury is a top-five mark in this class. Considering the Texans traded up for Metchie, who is coming off an ACL injury and has a questionable ceiling, this is a below-average pick for Houston. Alex Wright has massive upside. He isnt nearly as instinctual as his teammate Nakobe Dean, but man can the kid fly sideline to sideline. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2022 draft class. Mike Caldwell will use him a lot of different ways. Grade: C+, Houston started with a bang -- Derek Stingley was my No. This is a great fit in Miami. R3 (83) LB Nakobe Dean, Georgia Floridas Zachary Carter didnt even crack PFFs top-200 on the. This kid is a mauler who will help them at right tackle right away. Despite the quarterback-friendly offense, Corral was consistently on time and delivered accurate throws while showing off an exceptional deep ball. He uses his hands really well and has great bend for the position. The pre-draft process was not kind to Sanders. Day 2: Few people like anything as much as Washington seems to like Alabama defensive linemen, and they added another one in the second round with Phidarian Mathis. Hes a sound route-runner who consistently got open against stiff competition in the SEC. 3:10 pm ET, 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Richardson fourth QB in top 10, Hunt Report: Kicking off college all-star game season, 2023 NFL Draft: Best team fits for top QB prospects, 2022 NFL Draft grades for every team: Lions among 'A's, NFL Week 14: Expert picks, best bets and more, Report: Japanese ace Senga gets $75M deal with Mets, WATCH: Blown call decides Georgia state championship, Missouri coach trolls Kansas over NCAA investigation, NFL Week 14 injury reports: Ravens' Jackson is out, Warriors show glimpse of playoff juggernaut vs. Celtics, Teixeira vs. Hill title fight added to UFC 283. R6 (188) LB Malcolm Rodriguez, Oklahoma State 102 where they drafted linebacker Channing Tindall. They need a safety next to Harrison Smith and he's getting a little older. Teams loved him more than analysts and his tape showed you why. He has great ball skills and is easily the best tight end in the 2022 class. I would've liked to see another pass catcher for Justin Fields though. Want to know what I think of every pick made Thursday in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft? . Day 3: Chigoziem Okonwko checks all the athletic boxes with a 4.52-second 40-yard dash and 36-inch vertical jump. Day 1: The Bills had a need at cornerback, and they got one who excels at the line of scrimmage in Elam. Grade: B, Jacksonville's draft waspuzzling. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. I love Johnson. Florida. Few linebackers have ever had the kind of play recognition that Dean possesses, and his tape is full of elite playmaking. Austin's a nice complement to Pickens in the early fourth round, and I projected Pittsburgh selecting Pro Bowler Cam Heyward's brother, Connor, in the sixth round of my seven-round mock draft as a fullback/H-back. R5 (149) TE Cole Turner, Nevada Day 1: Smith has been on a meteoric rise in recent months. He isnt as instinctual as youd like him to be, but he can fly sideline to sideline in the deep safety role. Ebner is an electric kick returner. R2 (47) DI Phidarian Mathis, Alabama The price might have been steep, but its easy to see Brown taking a jump in the Cardinals offense in 2022. 74 overall. The Washington Commanders did a lot of things right on offense in their Week 13 game against the New York Giants. R2 (62) S Bryan Cook, Cincinnati And given Cincinnatis current roster construct, hes going to be playing a different role than he did as a Wolverine. He complements what the Jets already have in C.J.Uzomah and Tyler Conklin really well. After that, the Packers smarten up. R7 (245) T Andrew Stueber, Michigan. They focused on McDuffie's cover skills and aggressiveness rather than his lack of size and length, and Karlaftis' superior hand usage and leverage rather than his lack of bend off the edge. R5 (144) QB Sam Howell, North Carolina Its just a lot easier to get behind the value here at one of the Saints original pick selections rather than by executing a trade that they lose 61% of the time, per PFF data scientist Timo Riske. 106 (4th) and No. Many have projected Tom to kick inside in the NFL, but his mirroring ability and athleticism should allow him to stick at tackle if thats how Green Bay plans to use him. The Tulsa product earned a 92.1 PFF grade that ranked fourth among FBS tackles in 2021. R6 (235) EDGE Daniel Hardy, Montana State R5 (145) T Darian Kinnard, Kentucky 56 on PFFs Big Board but he did have his fans. Hes not exactly a project with three straight seasons with a 79-plus PFF grade at North Dakota State, but Volson is an older prospect who has some physicality concerns. He has real size and power and has flown under the radar throughout the process. Jones is a solid pass protector with nice length, and Carter is a potential sixth lineman. However, he was often miscast in Oklahomas defense, playing 236 snaps at nose tackle despite being on the slimmer side. He's fast and he will be a lot cheaper than Samuel. NFL Draft grades 2022: Ranking the best & worst classes 1. Oladokun has the mobility and arm to work his way into a roster spot this year or next, if he ends up on the practice squad for 2022. He finished the pre-draft process as PFFs No. Analysis: The Bills got the cornerback they needed in Round 1 by trading up to select Elam, whose feisty attitude and quickness on the outside should translate at the next level. R6 (213) TE John FitzPatrick, Georgia. The Cowboys did add needed tackle help in Waletzko, who could be a valued backup or better if he gets stronger on the edge. Zappe's a director from the pocket with nice anticipation and a bit more zip in his arm than given credit for. As the 2022 NFL season hits the stretch run and college football turns its attention to bowls and the College Football Playoff, intrigue will start to grow around a talented 2023 draft class. The Texans should sign multiple undrafted free-agent edge rushers to bolster that group since they failed to select one. R3 (79) S JT Woods, Baylor The Iowa products best landing spot was undoubtedly in a zone-heavy rushing offense, but thats not here. Brown instead of paying the veteran receiver and found a potential replacement in Burks. R7 (224) EDGE Cameron Goode, Cal Wattenberg could compete for the starting center job in 2022. He began his career as a tight end but developed into an excellent tackle at Central Michigan. R6 (198) TE Grant Calcaterra, SMU. Hes a high-upside cornerback prospect who earned a 65.3 coverage grade last season. Robinson wasnt an elite athletic tester at that size, either. Day 3: Jackson first saw real playing time as a redshirt sophomore in 2019, making a name for himself as a run defender for the Mountaineers. Grade: A-, As has typically been the case during the John Lynch era, the 49ers took me on a wild ride over draft weekend. R2 (51) C Cam Jurgens, Nebraska The 34th-ranked player on PFFs big board, Howell will push Carson Wentz in the nations capital and will likely get starting reps. Did the Cardinals ace the test with the selection of Kyler Murray? Grade: B, The Dolphins did a reasonable job despite having minimal draft capital. While fast and physical, the lack of instincts, playmaking and quality change-of-direction ability are major concerns when projecting him to the NFL level. I think he's a star. He fell down the board a lot further than most people thought. He chose Ruckert over other needs in the third, but the former Buckeye has the potential to be a nice blocker/receiver as a pro. He earned an 81.5 PFF coverage grade in 2021 with Alabama, allowing a passer rating of just 52.3. Analysis: The ill-fated trade for Carson Wentz cost them a first-round pick, but they were able to make up for it somewhat on Day 2 with a few solid picks at positions of need. R2 (35) CB Roger McCreary, Auburn PFF's Big Board for the 2023 NFL Draft offers three-year player grades, combine measurables, position rankings, and in-depth player analysis for all of the top draft prospects. The Rams did bring back corner Troy Hill in an under-the-radar deal with the Browns for a future fifth-round pick. With this new draft class, the AFC North only gets more competitive. He recorded 10 total pressures in the College Football Playoff against Alabama. Its luxury pick time for the well-rounded Buccaneers, and they pick an excellent receiving back in Rachaad White, who turned in the third-best receiving grade among FBS backs in 2021. Analysis: Smith could be a dominant run blocker if hes able to improve in his patience and technique as he matures or he could become a first-round offensive lineman who does not reach his potential. Their fifth-round compensatory selection turned into Mitchell, a pass-catcher I expect Detroit to utilize immediately. Desmond Ridder in Round 3 was awesome value, and DeAngelo Malone has sky-high upside. Day 2: Roger McCreary has an interesting profile as a player with impressive press-man coverage tape but 29.5-inch arms a 6th percentile mark at the position. They made a bold move to go get him, but they did give up a bunch to get him. Baltimore Ravens Grade: A+ Draft picks: S Kyle Hamilton, C Tyler Linderbaum, EDGE David Ojabo, DT Travis Jones, OT Daniel. Analysis: Predictably, New England traded down in the first round to gain picks; Strange is a solid player who will play for a decade but was not expected to be selected in the top 50, much less the first round. Both Jacksons are solid picks who add strength and quickness to the Saints' defense at linebacker and defensive line. Day 2: A powerful offensive lineman, Luke Fortner improved upon his PFF grades each season of his career but still topped out at No. Many expected Green Bay to break its streak of not selecting a wide receiver in Round 1, but the team opted not to do so by grabbing PFFs top-ranked interior defensive lineman, Devonte Wyatt. Grade: D+, Brett Veach had his best draft as Chiefs GM, although the trade up for Trent McDuffie was an overpayment for a corner who doesn't fit the scheme and has minimal upside. 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