NFL Draft

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze admitted he has "no clue on what's really gonna happen tonight" in regard to which team selects QB Malik Willis.

The tide of these evaluations and debates will play a pivotal role in the Cowboys' moves tonight. - One route that could see the Panthers selecting a quarterback involves acquiring a Day 2 pick. The 2022 crop of quarterbacks, as well as the position at which teams are willing to bite, looms over the draft as one of the big question marks. Cornerback and wide receiver stand out as positions of need, but Palmer went as far as to identify Philadelphia's primary target: Oregon pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux. "He is a freak on film," Palmer said. "In the right place, he can come in and play," Freeze said. Freeze told NFL Network's Andrew Siciliano that the Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks have maintained the most contact.

For weeks -- nay, months -- the talk has centered on Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson and, more recently, Georgia's Travon Walker as leading candidates to go first ...

Seven is the highest number of receivers ever to be drafted in the first round, but that could easily be matched on Thursday. Garrett Wilson (Ohio State), Drake London (USC) and Jameson Williams (Alabama) are all but locks to go in the top 15, while Chris Olave (Ohio State) and Treylon Burks (Arkansas) feel like safe bets to be taken in the top 25. That should quickly finalize the limited market for the disgruntled Browns QB, with Cleveland then able to swap Day Two or Day Three picks -- or perhaps net a conditional 2023 pick -- and confirm Watson's polarizing ownership of the remodeled QB room. Malik Willis might be the apple of the Steelers' eye at QB, but you could probably say the same for every QB-needy team, because the Liberty product is the only true high-octane signal-caller bet of this class. Detroit (No. 2) and Houston (No. 3) may well swipe him before the Jets (No. 4) get a chance. Even with Robinson back, at least for 2022, another premium investment up front -- likely in the form of Alabama's Evan Neal or NC State's Ikem Ekwonu -- would further shore up the line for the short and long term. And we don't doubt Hutchinson and Walker are -- or were -- in the conversation at No. 1.

NFL fans frantically Googling the reason behind the longtime NFL draft analyst's change of scenery needn't look any further than Kiper's Twitter account for the ...

Color commentator Kirk Herbstreit revealed Monday he will not be able to work the event due to a recently discovered blood clot. NFL fans frantically Googling the reason behind the longtime NFL draft analyst’s change of scenery needn’t look any further than Kiper’s Twitter account for the answer. “I completely support everyone determining what’s best for their individual circumstances and recognize the value of vaccines,” Kiper tweeted April 18.

In 2013, Keim drafted Jonathan Cooper, an offensive lineman out of North Carolina. he later traded Cooper to the New England Patriots to acquire Chandler Jones.

His draft stock hasn’t really slipped, but he no longer is considered to be a safe first overall draft choice due to some comments and choices he made at the combine." - 32. - 10. - 9. - 8. - 7. - 6. - 5. - 4. - 3. - 2. - 1.

Will it be Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker, a pillar on the Bulldogs' national championship team who wowed scouts with his combination of size, speed ...

Due to a number of trades, eight teams have two first-round picks, including the New York Giants at picks No. 5 and No. 7 and the New York Jets at picks No. 4 and No. 10. , and NFL officials said to expect glitzy Vegas touches throughout the event. The answer will come shortly after 8 p.m. ET when the draft makes its hotly anticipated Vegas debut.

Our writers take a look at the best prospects coming out of college, and which teams need to get it right in the coming days.

Christian Barmore, the team’s second-round pick, is as exciting and explosive a young interior rusher as anywhere in the league. First round cornerback Pat Surtain II is a star in the making, who ended his rookie year with four interceptions and 14 passes deflected. Since the Bengals may have discovered a generational kicker in the draft last year, it feels like a punter is now due. The Kansas City Chiefs are tied for the most draft picks this year with 12 and need to make a few of them count. Since the Bengals may have discovered a generational kicker in the draft last year, it feels like a punter is now due. Marcus Jones, cornerback, Houston. The cornerback out of Houston has all the athleticism and instincts to make an impact as a slot defender. He plays in a style that fits with where the NFL is at and where it’s heading. If the Panthers take a QB at No 6, Pickett is the most pro-ready of the options. Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh. Pickett is far from a sure thing but has a lot in common with Joe Burrow. He’s dynamic in the pocket, athletic, and mobile. Aidan Hutchinson, edge, Michigan. There’s a reason the Jags have the No 1 overall selection and are perennially picking in the top 10: they need a boatload of help. It’s an unsexy draft class that’s for sure: the most talented players are edge rushers and offensive line types, not guys likely to transform the course of a franchise. And a reminder that 2017 was also supposed to be a “weak quarterback class.” That’s the year Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson were drafted.

Teams will select new players over three days in a football pageant being held for the first time in Las Vegas.

The Jets currently have five draft picks in the first three rounds, including the fourth and 10th selections. The first round of the draft will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network and streamed across N.F.L. and ESPN mobile apps. Travon Walker, a defensive lineman from Georgia and another contender to be picked first overall, will participate remotely. Another, the Houston Texans (Nos. 3 and 13), may be scouting for a wide receiver. They are among the eight teams that have two picks in the first round. For the second consecutive year, the Jacksonville Jaguars have the No. 1 overall pick.

With only hours remaining before the 2022 NFL draft starts, teams and personnel are waiting to make their selections. However, a well-respected and beloved ...

He worked 22 years as a NFL writer and reporter for ESPN before he was let go in 2017 as part of mass layoffs within the company. “For five decades, he covered the league with endless energy and professionalism,” the statement read. With only hours remaining before the 2022 NFL draft starts, teams and personnel are waiting to make their selections.

No matter what the Patriots will do, Pats Pulpit has you covered! We will have plenty of coverage over the next three days (and beyond), so make sure to ...

Last year, the 21st overall pick was officially on the clock two hours and 26 minutes into the draft (10:26 p.m. ET). Giardi also shared that Jahan Dotson will be selected before Treylon Burks, while offensive tackle Charles Cross has been linked to the New Orleans Saints. 11:55 am: NFL Network’s Mike Giardi shared some draft day buzz regarding two Georgia defenders, believing defensive tackle Jordan Davis goes top-10 while safety Lewis Cine does not make it out of the first round. Round 6: No. 183 (via Houston), No. 200, No. 210 (via Los Angeles) Check out our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook for odds on this year’s draft. No matter what the Patriots will do, Pats Pulpit has you covered!

LAS VEGAS — After months of anticipation and countless mock drafts, 32 players found out which NFL teams they'll be playing for this season. Thursday's NFL ...

“A lot of teams need dynamic wide receivers, and I think you’re going to see six — and maybe seven — go in the first round.” They know the tendencies and needs of their respective teams, and have been writing about them for months. You saw it at the Super Bowl, but I think this is going to be bigger as far as the total number of people over the three days.” Hutchinson could really help opposite Josh Allen, and this team needs a better pass rush.” — John Reid, Florida Times-Union The price has moved to -250. “Whether I climb up and go in the third round or fall to the fifth round, I still have an opportunity to play,” he said. “Don’t really have to blow by guys to catch a ball,” he said. That’s just the minimum amount of sacrifice required by anyone taken on NFL draft day. Durability is a question, and he played in a combined 10 games the past two years. When he decided earlier this month to skip the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day, Drake London understood there would be questions. He plans to be working on three canvases at the same time. LAS VEGAS — After months of anticipation and countless mock drafts, 32 players found out which NFL teams they’ll be playing for this season.

It's that time of the year again—the NFL draft. While headlines will be dominated by which of football's finest prospects head to which teams, and front ...

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The message was clear ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft — expected the unexpected. And while the Jacksonville Jaguars were not going to trade out of the No.1 pick ...

Pro Football Talk confirmed that Neal was not asked to return to Indianapolis for the Scouting Combine’s medical re-check. Combo the picks, if they could find a way with some more draft ammo to move up seven or eight spots. Dude hasn’t missed a workout since the national Championship!” The Titans, who hold pick No. 90, finished the 2021 season as the No.1 seed in the AFC and will certainly be a playoff contender for next season. “I think you need to get a right tackle in there,” Rogers said. Miami Dolphins (first pick: 102) However, with the seventh pick still up their sleeve, the Giants had room to move. 19) New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles) Denver Broncos (first pick: 64) 18) Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints) Cleveland Browns (first pick: 44) 15) Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins)

The NFL draft is upon us. Here are the latest rumors on potential picks and trades from our reporters.

Now a non-QB to the Jags at 1.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 28, 2022 Carry on.— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) https://t.co/qCLHUtQcWI April 27, 2022 Look at teams with multiple picks with options.— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) https://t.co/aQ1pyDrnrY April 28, 2022 Need is Buff nickel NOT just a S. (I like LB Troy Anderson; smart; athletic; has played multiple spots).— John Keim (@john_keim) April 28, 2022 This will be the fifth time in the past 16 drafts that a QB doesn't go No. 1 overall. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN)— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) #Saintshave been working the phones this week, with possibility to move up or down in the first round, per multiple teams. He also doesn't want to fall out of the teens. On— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) @SportsCenter, we discussed whether GM Brian Gutekunst might be willing to trade up. What if there's a run on receivers in the middle of the first round tonight? * At 10 (assuming they keep it), hearing WR or edge. Talked to a few scouts who say Georgia DT Devonte Wyatt has Warren Tapp-like tendencies in style of play and explosiveness. By the end of the weekend, every team will love its draft and think it's special.

It will be no surprise when cornerback Roger McCreary becomes Auburn's first player selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. The question leading up to his selection ...

There are only 262 selections in the 2022 NFL Draft. It would come as a shock if Monday were to slip on of the NFL Draft altogether The first is that McClain is ranked higher than Monday. The second is that they list McClain as an EDGE, not a box linebacker. Most mock drafts have McCreary going somewhere in the second round.

With the 2022 NFL Draft underway, here's a list of the best remaining draft prospects from NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's Top 150 prospect ...

In the run game, he doesn't roll his hips at the point of attack, but stays on his feet and flashes upper torque to turn and dump defenders. He also has the ability to grab and control the wrist of his opponent. He likes to cradle-catch balls on his frame, which leads to some drops, but he flashes the ability to high point and finish. Against the run, his burst and angles to the ball are highly impressive, but he will go low and miss a few tackles. He has the ability to layer the ball accurately in the intermediate area of the field and he throws a beautiful, lofting deep ball. The dip/rip move is his bread and butter, but he needs to add to his arsenal. He gives up separation out of the break, but he has the ability to recover and locate the ball in the air. He has a quick release and he can really power the ball outside the numbers and down the field. He is fluid and fast in everything he does on the field. He has the fluidity to match up in man coverage underneath and he’s a dynamic blitzer. He has some pop out of his plant and he can find and play the ball. Against the pass, he has the athleticism to match up with RBs and TEs underneath.

Drop-offs at certain positions could lead to trades, the speedy Alabama receiver is connected to a bunch of teams and more last-minute nuggets and rumors.

• I thought this line from an AFC exec sort of summed up how the league feels about the group going into tonight: “There just aren’t a lot of needle-movers. It’s true that many of his splash plays are in chase-down situations and that he was more consistent as a pass rusher from the inside than the outside. Walker, I’ve spent a lot of time talking to coaches and scouts the last couple of days about the difference between the two. And it feels like that’s what this is about for a lot of people—can Hutchinson be special? Which is probably why Kayvon Thibodeaux—who’s turned some teams off through the process—really hasn’t been part of the conversation, particularly in a year when ownership has been prioritizing culture and alignment with his football folks. And he could be the guy some team winds up making a move up for. It’s also true, per NFL folks, that he needs to develop moves as a pass rusher if he’s going to be a dominant edge guy. But, to be sure, there’s definitely seen to be a drop-off after the first three guys at tackle, too. And this line from a coach who knows him really well stuck with me in that regard: “Watch him at 30 yards, and how his second gear kicks in.” So I did. I could see Kansas City making a jump, too, but maybe for a corner—with a receiver like Georgia’s George Pickens being in play with the first-rounder they don’t wind up moving. If you want one of them, it’d seem getting in front of the Jets at No. 10 might be the play—presuming Walker and Hutchinson are, in some order, Nos. 1 and 2. So here’s a look at where the pressure points for those spots might be …

Dates/Time: Thur, April 28: (5 p.m. PT): Round 1 – ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes,. Round 1: 10 minutes per selection.

Round 7, including compensatory picks: Four minutes per selection. Rounds 4 through 6, including compensatory picks: Five minutes per selection. Round 3, including compensatory picks: Five minutes per selection

This post will serve constant updates regarding draft rumors, trade updates and more. It will also host as an open thread for discussion in the comments. As of ...

Very interesting for the Giants to leak the Daniel Jones news today. - Detroit Lions (fromLA Rams) — - Kansas City Chiefs(from 49ers, via Dolphins) — More interested in trading down, than up, but are considering it. Very interesting for the Giants to leak the Daniel Jones news today. As of now, the Baltimore Ravens are set to pick at No. 14 overall, though in true Ravens’ fashion, trade opportunities may come their way.

Fellow ESPN NFL insider Chris Mortensen will be there to help fill the gap.

And you guys have a great week and I just wanted to fill you in on why I will not be out there at the draft this year. Fellow NFL insider Chris Mortensen will be there to help fill the gap. This year’s draft will look a little bit different compared to years past, and not just because of the Las Vegas background.

Follow along for every trade involving Day 1 picks in the 2022 NFL draft. Which teams made moves for first-rounders?

The Dolphins traded this year's first-round pick to the Chiefs for receiver Tyreek Hill. The 49ers used the 2021 pick they received in the trade to draft quarterback Trey Lance. The Chiefs sent the No. 29 pick to the Patriots for the No. 21 pick, which they used to draft Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie. The Bears traded up from No. 20 to No. 11 in 2021, giving the Giants the No. 20 pick and a fifth-rounder in 2021 (No. 164) along with a first (No. 7) and fourth-round pick (No. 112) this year. The Lions traded the No. 32 pick to the Vikings, then drafted Alabama receiver Jameson Williams. The Eagles traded the No. 15 pick to the Texans for the No. 13 pick, then drafted Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis. The initial first-rounder ended up being the No. 23 pick in 2021. The pick was traded from the Saints to the Commanders on Thursday. The Eagles used the No. 13 pick to draft Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis. The Texans used the No. 15 pick on Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green. The Seahawks used the No. 9 pick on Mississippi State tackle Charles Cross. The first-round pick was originally traded to the Dolphins from the San Francisco 49ers last year as part of the Trey Lance trade. The Commanders used the No. 16 pick on Penn State receiver Jahan Dotson. The Lions originally acquired the No. 32 pick from the Los Angeles Rams in the Matthew Stafford trade last year. The Titans used the No. 18 pick on Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks.

Bucky Brooks breaks down every selection from Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft, providing analysis for predictable picks to unexpected trades.

Dotson is a catch-and-run specialist with outstanding speed, quickness and burst. As a middle-of-the-field defender with size, range and versatility, the Notre Dame standout is the kind of playmaking safety defensive coordinators build game plans around. Wilson is a polished playmaker with A-plus route-running ability and ball skills. London is a former hooper with outstanding size, length and leaping ability. Ekwonu is an explosive run-blocker with a nasty temperament that sets the tone for the front line. Hutchinson is a blue-chip prospect with A-plus tools and technical skills.

The Philadelphia Eagles traded up to select defensive tackle Jordan Davis with the No. 13 overall pick on Thursday during the first round of the 2022 NFL ...

Those accolades came after he posted 32 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and two sacks and before helping Georgia to a title. Houston used the No. 15 pick to take Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green. His agility was also showcased, right along with quick hands.

Check out live updates from the NFL Draft Day 1 on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The 2022 NFL Draft is taking place in Las Vegas. The Titans pick 26th.

New York addressed their offensive line two picks later drafting Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal with seventh pick. New Orleans executed the first trade of the NFL draft trading with the Washington Commanders up to the 11th pick. Walker is the first defensive end to be taken with the first pick since Cleveland drafted Myles Garrett in 2017. After months of speculation, the Jaguars selected Georgia defensive end Travon Walker with the first pick in this year's NFL Draft. The Giants selected Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux with the pick. The first blockbuster trade of the draft featured the Titans. The first five picks of the draft were all defensive. After sitting and waiting patiently, the Steelers selected Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett with the 20th pick making him the first quarterback selected in the draft. For the second time in the first round, the Titans were involved with a trade, Tennessee opted to move back instead of moving up this time trading the 26th pick to the Jets. New York received the 26th and 101st pick while the Titans received picks 35, 69 and 163. Green Bay selected Georgia linebacker Quay Walker with 22nd pick making them the first team to select a pair of college teammates in the first round. The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft was held Thursday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Denver looks to add depth to a potential playoff-contending roster now led by Russell Wilson.

- Round 4, No. 116 (from Seattle): - Round 3, No. 96 (from L.A. Rams): Denver holds nine selections in this year’s draft, with the first coming at the end of Round 2 (No. 64). - Round 2, No. 64 (from L.A. Rams): After using seven of their 10 picks on defense in 2021, including selecting corner Patrick Surtain ninth overall, the Broncos could again lean heavily towards adding defensive pieces. And, on offense, the Broncos could look at improving its budding offensive line or, perhaps, at tight end in light of Fant’s departure.

No player on offense went in the opening five picks for the first time in 31 years as the defensive side dominated the early first round of the NFL draft.

But Pickett fell to the Steelers, which sure seems like a comfortable fit for both player and team. “My mom cried the second I picked the phone up,” Ekwonu said. You know, Ja’Marr Chase, they change offenses, and I’m happy that receivers are starting to get that love.” Another Georgia standout, defensive tackle Jordan Davis, was taken by Philadelphia at 13 after yet another deal, getting matters back to the defensive side. When teams got around to the other side of the ball, they couldn’t stop. “Just being a hard worker.” Hutchinson, a sack-master whose consistency and relentlessness helped the Wolverines to their first College Football Playoff, is staying home as a pro. “I’m definitely prepared for it, being the No 1 pick,” Walker said. “I mean it’s just two big dudes out there on the perimeter,” London said. Gardner, of Cincinnati, was a major reason the Bearcats broke through into the College Football Playoff last season. I would take him at No 1 and not even blink.” It was the first time in 31 years that no player on offense went in the opening five picks.

Every pick and every trade in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, Nevada will be updated live. Here are your first round results.

The Packers have been rumored to be in on a defensive lineman early, and they go for one here. With the last pick of the night, the Vikings take a physical instinctive safety to pair with Harrison Smith. New DC Ed Donatell wants those intelligent kinds of safeties for his defense, and Cine fits that to a T. Walking away with an All-Pro caliber center here is criminal, and the Ravens needed that kind of presence in the interior of their offense. The Bills haven’t disguised their love for the corner class, and they trade up some to take who many felt was the best corner left. He has some technique issues to clean up, but he was the best tackle on the board and has the upside to grow into a stud left tackle. Buckeyes go back-to-back here with the Saints trading up to take Olave. It’s a bit of an odd move to trade up for him, but the Saints had a clear and dire need at wide receiver and the capital to go up and get their guy. The Eagles haven’t made their love for Davis a secret, and they trade up over the Ravens to take the behemoth nose tackle. Zion is one of the best linemen in this draft and is a plug-and-play guard. The Jets pulled a bit of a stunner, taking Sauce Gardner. The Jets have to be able to defend Josh Allen, and they needed corner help in a big way. While the medicals scared off some teams, the Lions put their chips all in and added a stud receiver in a room that desperately needed it. The Lions paid a pretty penny to move up and grab an elite weapon in Jameson Williams, but it’s hard to argue it wasn’t worth it. They need as much talent as they can get defensively, and Stingley as proven he has the ability to go toe to toe with top receiver talent in the SEC. The AFC South doesn’t feature a ton of elite QB play, but if the Texans are serious about competing soon, Derek Stingley will help immensely.

Follow along as Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer hands out live grades for each pick during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

He is their ideal type of interior blocking prospect with his versatility tied to balanced strength and agility and fills a considerable need with Ted Karras and Shaq Mason no longer on the roster. Wyatt slipped a little with the Cardinals not picking, but Green Bay had a need to upgrade around Kenny Clark in its three-man front. The Cowboys took a late-rising player vs. Elam was worthy of a late first-rounder or early second-rounder, so this isn’t really too much of a reach. going for a wide receiver or pass rusher, but they liked McDuffie as their replacement for Chavarius Ward to make this move. Penning has a mean and nasty streak along with his athletic upside in a sturdy frame, making him the ideal bookend for Ryan Ramczyk in front of Winston. With the Olave pick earlier, the Saints are committed to better downfield pocket passing. Johnson does a little bit of everything well with his all-around skill set, featuring his natural agility and power. The Commanders took a circuitous route to getting their deep threat complement to Terry McLaurin, knowing Carson Wentz operates best when having that type of player outside. Davis had a late boost up the board as he got more attention for his sometimes explosive interior pass rush. Look for Moore to slide into the slot while Davis acts like more of a big possession body and Wilson becomes the primary field-stretcher for his second-year QB. The Falcons jumping on London made this a no-brainer. Gardner is the best corner in the draft and the Jets didn’t want to take a chance on him still being there at No. 10, given the crosstown Giants had heavy interest behind them. It’s a true boom-or-bust selection for Nick Caserio.

After Travon Walker and Aidan Hutchinson were the first off the board, several trades shook up Round 1. Who won the first day in Las Vegas?

Cine delivers some big hits in run support and is a reliable tackler in space with sideline-to-sideline range. He has a quick first step, violent and active hands and a nonstop motor with the versatility to line up inside or outside. He showed off his elite quickness and athleticism by running a 4.77 40-yard dash at 304 pounds at the combine. Johnson led the ACC in both tackles for loss (17.5) and sacks (11.5) in 2021 as the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Johnson continued to improve his stock throughout the pre-draft process, and he uses his blend of strength, length (34” arms) and burst to make plays against the run and pass. Kaiir has outstanding straight-line speed (4.39 40-yard dash), and he’s at his best in press where he can use his size and physicality at the line of scrimmage. Due to his physicality, run-after-catch prowess and how the Razorbacks varied his alignments, it’s easy to see how the Titans could use Burks similarly to how the 49ers use Deebo Samuel. Burks finished 2021 with 66 receptions for 1,104 yards, 14 carries for 112 yards and a total of 12 touchdowns. The Commanders had only one receiver (Terry McLaurin) with 400-plus yards last season and will benefit from adding a talented receiver like Dotson. Creating separation with his nuanced route-running and quickness, Dotson has outstanding hands and is elusive in the open field even though he won’t break a lot of tackles. Improved hand usage will help cut down on holding penalties, but the former five-star recruit has a powerful lower half, outstanding length and is at his best in the run game. The Ravens get a steal with my second-ranked player overall. Quick and elusive, Wilson ran a faster-than-expected 40-yard dash (4.38) in Indianapolis. He’s a complete receiver that finished 2021 with 70 catches for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns. He’s a top-three prospect, so the Giants get some good value here. The Jets needed an upgrade at corner, and he has the chance to become one of the best.

If a prospect is considered a great pick the day of the draft, but doesn't work out in the long run, that's a completely different evaluation of his new team's ...

Analysis: San Francisco gave up its 2022 first-round pick to Miami last year when moving up for quarterback Trey Lance. With Lance making just two starts as a rookie, I'm giving the 49ers an average grade for now. Roseman turned Philly's second first-round pick ( No. 18) into former Titans receiver A.J. Brown, whom they immediately gave a four-year extension worth $100 million with $57 million guaranteed. New York used the final pick from the Jamal Adams trade to select Wilson at No. 10. Analysis: The Saints gave up No. 16 overall, a third- and fourth-round pick to grab Washington's 11th spot to select Olave. The Saints badly needed speed on the outside and the run on receivers was real, so GM Mickey Loomis pulled off another first-round trade to get his guy. Analysis: The Rams did not have a first-round pick this year because they sent it to the Lions for quarterback Matthew Stafford last offseason. Getting a haul of draft picks from the Dolphins in return for Hill gives Reid another chance to prove that belief is correct. Lloyd's lack of supreme athleticism cost him draft position, but he displayed blossoming pass-rush ability when given the chance at Utah, as well as the willingness to plug gaps against the run and cover tight ends. Analysis: The Colts gave up their first-round pick in the trade with Philadelphia for Carson Wentz last year. It's too early to make a complete evaluation of the Matthew Stafford trade, which netted the Lions an extra first-round pick this year. Immediate draft grades provide a foundation for future evaluations. 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. Waiting three years to evaluate draft classes, without accounting for how the decision was viewed at the time, usually leads to revisionist history.

It was a big night for the Big Apple, Kenny Pickett and wide receivers. The same couldn't be said for Malik Willis. Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes.

Pickett became the first quarterback to be selected with the No. 20 pick in the Super Bowl era, and he's going to a stable organization that will allow for a year to develop behind Mitchell Trubisky. Baltimore didn't move at the No. 14 spot, and used the pick to draft Hamilton, a play-making safety who will help a secondary that was riddled by injuries last season. Pickett's hand size was a popular topic at the NFL Combine, but that will only get brought up if he struggles at the next level. Then, the Eagles traded the No. 18 pick to Tennessee for receiver A.J. Brown, who gives quarterback Jalen Hurts a legit No. 1. On one hand, the Packers and Chiefs didn't chase at the position after the run was completed. As for the second pick. What did those Super Bowl contenders do to address the position in the first round? Johnson slid down the board a little more than expected, and the Jets pounced on that value. The Jets improved with an impressive three-pack. It's not a flashy first day, but Schoen took the best players available. Arizona traded for Marquise Brown, and Philadelphia traded for A.J. Brown. Green Bay and Kansas City didn't address the receiver position, which was another surprise. Rookie Aziz Ojulari led the Giants with eight sacks last season.

The 2022 NFL Draft begins tonight, Thursday April 28 at 8 p.m., and runs through Saturday, April 30. Usually by now there is a consensus about who the first ...

Baalke has drafted eight defensive linemen on Day Three of the draft, including three in the seventh round. - Baalke also seems to value the safety position early. Sixth round: wide receiver (3), safety (2), center (1), linebacker (1), cornerback (1), guard (1), quarterback (1), running back (1), Fourth round: running back (3), guard (1), wide receiver (3), cornerback (2), tight end (1) defensive end (1), defensive tackle (1) Second round: quarterback (1), running back (2), defensive end (1), tight end (1), safety (1), cornerback (1), tackle (1) - Pederson likes to draft defensive lineman on Day Three of the draft. Note: Throughout this article, positions for each pick are listed below, but individual player names are not. Fourth round: wide receiver (1), running back (1), cornerback (1), defensive end (2), safety (1), guard (1) Of course, with each franchise, there are multiple people with input into a draft pick and Pederson and Baalke were likely not the only person in their respective rooms making the pick in any given year. But with that in mind, let’s examine the data and see if there are any particular positions the decision-makers have favored not just in the first round, but through all seven rounds of past drafts. By the end of Thursday night, that question will finally be answered. The 2022 NFL Draft begins tonight, Thursday April 28 at 8 p.m., and runs through Saturday, April 30.

Five Georgia defensive players were taken in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, eclipsing the draft record set by the 2004 Miami defense ...

In the 2006 draft Florida State's Ernie Sims, Kamerion Wimbley, Brodrick Bunkley and Antonio Cromartie were selected in the first round. Six picks later the Packers dove in again with Georgia defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt at the No. 28 pick. Five Georgia defensive players were selected in the first round Thursday night, a record from one defense in the common draft era. By comparison Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson, taken No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions, had 16.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks this past season on his own. Defensive end/outside linebacker Travon Walker got it all rolling as he went No. 1 overall as the Jacksonville Jaguars opened the evening with the selection of the first Bulldogs player. The Bulldogs led the nation in scoring defense (10.2 points per game) this past season as they surrendered only 16 touchdowns all season.

Projecting Friday night's 73 picks, including names like Malik Willis, George Pickens, Desmond Ridder and Kenneth Walker III.

He has sideline-to-sideline range and ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash (4.44) among linebackers at the combine. Lining up all over the formation, the sure-handed McBride was the focal point of Colorado State’s offense and posted rare stats for a collegiate tight end (90/1,121/1) in 2021. While he isn’t as effective against the run, his length (34 ⅛" arms), bend and active hands should allow him to become a productive pass rusher early in his career. Brisker has the versatility to succeed in a variety of roles and alignments. Although he has shouldered a heavy workload (800 career touches), Hall was highly productive in college and has the frame and versatile skill set to be a featured back. Watson has an elite combination of size and speed, with a wide catch radius and is elusive for a big receiver. Improved decision making and ball placement helped Corral cut down on interceptions (five) in 2021 compared to the previous season (14), and Pete Carroll should appreciate Corral’s competitive play style. A four-year starter with 44 career wins, Ridder has the ability to process what he sees quickly and to make throws to all three levels of the field. While he missed most of the past season with a torn ACL, the lanky receiver has natural hands and excellent body control. At Georgia, he was the leader of the best defense in the country. He finished with his most productive season (13 TFLs and six sacks) in 2021. He generates plenty of zip on his throws, and his elite speed and dynamism as a runner stresses opposing defenses.

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The New Orleans Saints traded a host of picks over the next three years in a series of deals to move up the board to select Ohio State receiver Chris Olave at No. 11, then added Northern Iowa tackle Trevor Penning with the 19th pick. Thibodeaux was a consensus All-America selection in 2021 and one of the top defenders in the nation for three years. Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett finally became the only quarterback selected when the Pittsburgh Steelers made him the 20th overall pick. It was a big night for linemen, receivers, and the state of Georgia, but a very quiet one for quarterbacks. Justin Herbert, now a Pro Bowl quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, faced similar vague whispers when leaving Oregon in 2020. Wilson combines pure speed with route running that is two parts Cooper Kupp and one part Bob Fosse. If Wilson needs three jukes to get open, he makes three jukes, but some evaluators worry because when Wilson needs one juke to get open, he makes three jukes. Walker recorded a mere six sacks in the 2021 season for the College Football Playoff champions, but his 35.5-inch arms and outstanding results in athletic tests like the three-cone drill impressed scouts during the pre-draft process, prompting the Jaguars to choose him over higher-rated, more-accomplished prospects. Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, who is incrementally less athletic than Walker but had 14 sacks in 2021, fell to the Detroit Lions at the second pick. The Giants selected Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux fifth and Alabama guard Evan Neal eighth. Johnson recorded 11.5 sacks in 2021 after transferring from a Georgia program that produced five first-round selections on Thursday. The Jets selected Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner fourth and Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson 10th, then traded up for Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II at 26th overall. Until the team proves otherwise, if opponents protect their quarterbacks by stashing him behind cones or atop a high bookshelf, the Jaguars are set.

The Eagles enter the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft with two picks and a number of holes to fill.

It may become the new normal, but this is another deep receiver class with a handful of guys in the mix to go early in the first round. Consider this a dream scenario for both the Eagles and Wilson, who grew up as a diehard fan of the team. While offense is certainly represented with five different national pundits predicting the Eagles will take a wideout in the first round, there was a definite lean to the defensive side. That leaves Howie Roseman and Co. with more than a few options for how they want to utilize those picks, whether that’s by actually taking a player or by trading the picks to move up or down the draft board. They also both agree that the Eagles’ second pick in the first round could be Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie. We’ve looked at the specifics of which players the Eagles might draft with their two first-round picks. He controls five of the first 101 picks in the draft, which begins Thursday night and concludes Saturday. That includes first-round picks Nos. 15 and 18. Interestingly enough, our own Jeff McLane has the Eagles doing just that — trading up from 15 and back from 18. “I could see the Eagles going up to nine or 10 to go get Thibodeaux,” Jeremiah said Wednesday. “Stingley would be another one, I would keep an eye on those two guys as potential trade-up guys. And so you try to figure what would the Eagles need, who would they come up for? Earlier, James Palmer also mentioned that Roseman had been making calls and trying to move the Eagles up into the top 10. They have 10 picks total, including five in the first three rounds.

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But to Jay Kornegay, the vice president of the Westgate SuperBook, one of the largest sports books in Las Vegas, the draft is likely to be a money loser. Not everyone in Las Vegas is happy that the N.F.L. draft is coming to town. The Rams are one of eight teams without a first-round pick in this year’s draft — which will be a record if all eight of those teams do not trade back into the round. Most of the Las Vegas sports books posted their odds only this week. The Miami Dolphins, who sent five draft picks to Kansas City for wide receiver Tyreek Hill — including three picks in this year’s draft — currently have just four selections. Our team in Vegas will have it covered, and I will be watching.— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem Ekwonu has a white suit with a green and white lapel that resembles the Nigerian flag. The Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles have 10 picks apiece. But they are likely to focus on the offensive and defensive lines and maybe look for a wide receiver. The time for speculation and mock drafts is over: The 2022 N.F.L. draft gets underway in Las Vegas on Thursday at 8 p.m., Eastern time. “I completely support everyone determining what’s best for their individual circumstance and recognize the value of vaccines,” he wrote. The Jets enter Thursday with five picks in the first three rounds, including Nos. 4 and 10.

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This is good news for the future of the NFL. This is bad news for a coaching staff that will shoulder the responsibility of making it all happen. Keim has spent a notable amount of draft capital on the wide receiver position; a habit that has only accelerated under the franchise’s transition to a modified Air Raid offense. Pickett is going to a capably run organization in Pittsburgh. Chances are pretty good that he has a fine career. There seemed to be a push just a year ago to surround Jackson with more receivers to help him showcase his accuracy and ability to drive the ball long and outside. It’s difficult to see where offenses are trending, look at Willis’s raw abilities on tape and not see an opening for him to succeed fairly quickly in the NFL right now. The result is an intriguing team on paper that boasts one of the best offensive lines in football and, perhaps, with the addition of Aidan Hutchinson, a far more representative defensive line. There is certainly an analytical and schematic case for Hollywood Brown to the Cardinals. Perhaps the marriage of Brown, Kliff Kingsbury, Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins makes this criticism look foolish in retrospect, but it’s difficult to view GM Steve Keim as a runaway winner on Thursday when the Eagles netted a much better receiver for just an additional third-round pick. Jackson’s style of play was always going to complicate his already-complicated, self-represented contract discussions with the Ravens. Now, Jackson is void of established playmakers beyond Mark Andrews, his phenomenal tight end, and could find himself leaving the backfield on foot more often than usual. But that shouldn’t erase the fact that he came out of Thursday with two players who could immediately change the complexion of Robert Saleh’s defense, and arguably the best receiver in the draft. Dotson is more of a luxury for a team that already has the identity and depth to utilize him. Despite providing a massive vote of confidence for Matt Rhule and Sam Darnold in his pre-draft press conference, I cannot imagine the Panthers’ owner wanted to go out and take a ridiculous long shot on a quarterback. We’ll write a little bit more about the Hollywood Brown trade below, but compare what Roseman gave up for Brown and what he paid to extend him, versus what the Cardinals sacrificed for a lesser wide receiver who will end up needing to get paid almost as much despite less production and less functional uses for him in an offense.

Ranking the top 230 prospects who could still hear their names called in rounds two through seven, including Nakobe Dean, Malik Willis and David Ojabo.

Watson has an elite combination of size and speed with a wide catch radius, and is elusive for a big receiver. Hall finished with his most productive season (13 TFLs and six sacks) in 2021. His intelligence and instincts allow him to play fast and impact the game in so many different ways. He had a 95/1,292/10 line in ’21 and PFF credited Moore with 26 broken tackles after the catch, which led FBS wide receivers last season. Although he has shouldered a heavy workload (800 career touches), Hall was highly productive and has the frame and versatile skill set to be a featured back. For teams that miss out on Jordan Davis or prefer to wait (a little longer) on a run-stuffing nose tackle, there won’t be much of a drop off with Jones. While he isn’t as effective against the run, his length (34 ⅛" arms), bend and active hands should allow him to become a productive pass rusher early in his career. Pickens’s best season came as a highly-touted true freshman when he hauled in 49 receptions for 727 yards and eight touchdowns in 2019. The scheme-diverse corner is a smooth and fluid mover with excellent ball skills. Similar to Elam, Hall has an NFL pedigree as he follows in the footsteps of his stepfather (Jeff Smith) and cousin (Roger Craig). Ojabo is relatively new to football, but he finished last season with 11 sacks—second in the Big Ten behind Hutchinson—and his pass-rush moves are more developed than one would expect given his limited experience. He’s joined by Iowa State running back Breece Hall, Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean and other collegiate stars who didn’t hear their names called on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

The 2022 NFL draft is finally on the clock, and USA TODAY Sports will provide instant insight into all 32 of Thursday night's selections.

Of note, it hardly mirrors your typical mock draft, with Walker – who could be Jacksonville's selection at No. 1 – listed 18th, and Pitt QB Kenny Pickett not making the top 50 cut at all (only two QBs did). Here is our friendly advice for all 32 NFL teams, pertinent both to the draft and beyond, as they continue shaping their rosters ahead of the 2022 season. Quite the indicator of how trades have pervaded the roster-building process when it seemed it wasn't that long ago that teams were highly reluctant top part with prime draft capital, especially first-rounders. USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis and Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz both released their final mock drafts this week ... Davis good-naturedly complaining about the quality of Middlehurst-Schwartz's Thursday mock as compared to his Wednesday version. USA TODAY Sports' Josh Peter did a deep dive on the suit game that occurs before the draft. But you never know in the NFL. The Jets and Lions could be receiver-needy teams to monitor. But Lisfranc surgery limited him to three games in 2021 – a year after he was slowed by ankle issues. 19. Saints (from Eagles) – 18. Eagles (from Saints) – Hutchinson, who has a non-stop motor, was also a two-time team captain in Ann Arbor – and should help establish the kind of culture coach Dan Campbell and the Lions are seeking. He’s the No. 1 overall player on many draft boards even if he might not have the ceiling of Walker. But Hutchinson is closer to a finished product, the All-American and Heisman Trophy finalist setting a Wolverines single-season record with 14 sacks in 2021 while also posting 51 hurries. However the Sin City backdrop should make the visuals uniquely spectacular this year.

The Colts will make their first pick at No. 42 overall Friday. Here are six players who could be good fits for them if they're available.

Those abilities are quite good, as he's 6-4 with a 4.26-second 40-yard dash time and a 42-inch vertical, better than all but one cornerback at the NFL combine. The Colts' needs are mostly on the offensive side of the ball, but that doesn't mean they won't take the best player available at another position. The Colts don't appear to be in the quarterback market after committing the next two years to Ryan, but big moves at this position happen earlier than expected. But he showed at the Senior Bowl that his routes are more advanced than what he was asked to do, and if the right receivers coach can get him to use more of his size, he has a route to a potential superstar. Whether they can afford to spend their first pick on a player who won't see the field for two years is another question. Pryor's presence could allow them to be patient with Raimann as he continues to learn the finer points of the game. This draft does not have a Kyle Pitts at tight end, but it does have a number of guys who could fit the Day 2 conversation as potential long-term answers. But with the 17th-best relative athletic score for any offensive tackle since 1987, he's just growing into his 6-foot-6 frame and has a chance to become an explosive and savvy player so long as he can overcome his 32 7/8-inch arms. At 5-10 and 195 pounds, he's smaller than the Colts typically draft at this position, but it's possible they loosen those standards now that they have Michael Pittman Jr. as their No. 1. He grew into his frame only in the past couple of years, and he's played in a run-first offense that has maxed out his receiving production at 801 yards last season. His 136-inch broad jump was better than any receiver at the NFL combine, and his 4.36-second 40-yard dash and 38.5-inch vertical jump were top-six marks, all for a player who measures 6-foot-4. So, as the Colts get ready to make selections at picks No. 42 and 73, here are six of the best fits available:

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It would be somewhat of a luxury pick at No. 42 overall, but the fit is seamless. This would be somewhat of a surprise at No. 42 considering it’s not a massive need, but Woolen has the upside that teams will bet on. Lucas was a right tackle in college but his elite athleticism and length will allow him to make the transition to the left side. Watson could have gone in the first round but that would have been based purely on his athleticism. They might have to trade up from No. 42 overall and he’s risky considering the development that needs to take place, but the ceiling could be worth it. Pickens was a fringe first-round projection but it’s not a surprise he fell to Day 2.

Will the Jaguars' gamble of taking Travon Walker pay off?

According to Valk, Long was on the road “minutes later … after stopping at a store to buy a jacket and scarf.” Long went all the way from Los Angeles to the Yukon-Alaska border, and only one of his photos made it into the magazine: a black-and-white shot of the climbing party from a distance. The only players from the ’97 draft who went on to attempt more than 200 passes were Plummer, Koy Detmer and Danny Weurfel. The strange thing about the photo is that it was shot by two of SI’s favorite outside photographers of the late 1960s. ‘It’s Sheedy and Long.’ In Los Angeles the girl comes on and says, ‘Sheedy and Long. You want Mr. Sheedy or Mr....’ ‘Well, which one is in?’ says Bloodgood. ‘I'll put him on,’ she says. (Caveat: before 2022, when five defenders were taken to start the draft.) Conor Orr wrote more about the draft than any person should, so I’ll just link to his author page instead of one individual post. This year’s QB class was widely regarded as a weak one, so it wasn’t a surprise that we had to wait until the back half of the round for one to be taken. Still, it was a bit of a surprise that only one (Pitt’s Kenny Pickett) was chosen. While Hutchinson’s and Thibodeaux’s college production made them safe choices at the top of the draft, Jacksonville is betting on Walker to take a leap once he gets to the NFL. He’s a stout run defender but had only 9.5 sacks in three college seasons. Kevin Hanson gave Detroit an A+ for the Hutchinson pick, not just because of his talent but because he fills a need for a team that struggled to pressure opposing quarterbacks last year. That’s why Hanson gave Jacksonville a B- for the pick. Georgia’s Travon Walker went first to the Jaguars, who had been rumored to be targeting him for the past week or so, allowing the Lions to take a hometown product many considered to be the best player available, Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson. After that, the moves were more unpredictable.

The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft was a record-breaking evening of chaos, beginning with the culmination of Travon Walker's surprising ascent to No.

Oh, what a first night at the 2022 NFL Draft it was, indeed. Each of them members of Georgia's national championship team, they bookended a first round in which five Bulldogs defenders were taken, which is the most for a school in the common draft era. Pickett ended up being the only quarterback to hear his name called, marking the first occasion in which only one QB was picked in the opening round since 2013. It was the latest a quarterback has gone in the draft since the 49ers picked Jim Druckenmiller 26th overall back in 1997. Entering Thursday evening in Las Vegas, the draft was poised to be one of the most unpredictable in memory. Six wide receivers were selected in the top 20 -- beginning with USC's Drake London to the Falcons at No. 8 and concluding with Arkansas' Treylon Burks at No. 18 to the Titans -- for a common draft era (since 1967) record, per NFL Research.

This post will serve constant updates regarding draft rumors, trade updates and more. It will also host as an open thread for discussion in the comments. For ...

96. Denver Broncos (from LAR) 82. Atlanta Falcons (from IND) 73. Indianapolis Colts (from WAS) 69. Tennessee Titans (from NYJ) 66. Minnesota Vikings (from DET) 64. Denver Broncos (from LAR) 47. Washington Commanders (from IND) 42. Indianapolis Colts (from WAS) 35. Tennessee Titans (from NYJ) 34. Minnesota Vikings (from DET) It will also host as an open thread for discussion in the comments. Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft has arrived and with it come the Baltimore Ravens. For Day 2, the teams will be drafting rounds 2-3.

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A player's agent told Schefter that his player was in demand and would go in the first round and Schefter made sure to put this "information" out there to his 9.4 million Twitter followers. The host of the very popular Ryen Russillo Podcast shared his thoughts on everything from the NBA playoffs to Kevin Durant vs. He also had Aaron Rodgers for a lengthy interview and got the scoop that Rodgers did not know Davante Adams was going to bolt for Las Vegas when the quarterback re-signed with Green Bay. And it’s not that ESPN and the NFL Network offer bad coverage. I’m talking about the coverage from ESPN and NFL Network. To be clear, I’m not talking about the draft itself.

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The Bengals did a lot in free agency to upgrade their offensive line (a veritable and obvious necessity), and they may do more in this particular mock. Wyatt is an amazing interior defensive lineman who brings Kenny Clark to mind, and when dealing with the Packers’ interior defensive line over the last few seasons, it’s been all about doubling Clark and singling everybody else. Since Johnson was my top edge-rusher in this class, and the Jets managed to get him by trading up to 26 with the Titans… well, this is ridiculous. With that 12th overall pick, Detroit gets the best receiver in this class (in my opinion), and a player who, when he recovers from injury, should have a Tyreek Hill-like impact on a Lions offense in desperate need of downfield speed and separation. This isn’t the flashiest pick, and there are those who will criticize the team for moving down when they could have had Jameson Williams with the 11th pick. Add Wilson to Corey Davis and Elijah Moore, and the Jets’ offense just got a lot more interesting. And he’s a better run-blocker than you may think, or Pete Carroll wouldn’t touch him with a 2000-mile pole. Well, my NFL comp for Ekonu was Taylor Moton, who will now be Moton’s bookend, if the Panthers choose to keep Ekwonu at tackle — he could also be a plus guard. Gardner played about 75% press in his snaps last season, and the Bearcats played more single-high than any NCAA defense except for LSU’s. There is no better fit for Robert Saleh’s defense in this draft class, regardless of position. The Texans obviously hope that Stingley can capitalize on his 2019 tape, which was first-overall pick stuff, and get past the last two seasons of injuries and relative ineffectiveness. I think that Florida State’s Jermaine Johnson II is the better edge defender, but it’s hard to argue against Walker’s potential. Add in who else might have still been on the boards, and you start to get a clearer picture of each pick.

The first day of the 2022 NFL Draft has come to a close with some usual surprises in terms of reaches, trades and players who slipped.

He is a player who has the leadership and mental intangibles that teams covet from the quarterback and despite the lack of a top ten ceiling, Ridder in the middle of the second would be a great pick for the Seahawks. He is an unbelievably raw talent, although he has the ceiling of a player who can contend for a Defensive Player of the Year award if he can reach his ceiling. No team traded up into the first to draft him (giving them the fifth-year option), which is rather surprising and can be viewed as a message that the league might not be as high on him as many thought.

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McBride can block, he can catch and he's a card-carrying tough guy. Needing to find a future starter at tackle, Green Bay takes a shot on Petit-Frere, who has experience on both the right and left side. After using first-round picks on cornerback Trent McDuffie and edge rusher George Karlaftis to address the defense, Kansas City takes a swing on the talented Georgia wideout to help restock the passing game. The addition of a quality running back makes sense on the surface -- and it makes even more sense considering the potential suspension coming for Alvin Kamara. The Seahawks might not have planned on drafting a QB this year, but is it even possible to pass on Willis at this spot? With Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft in the books, here's a look at how Rounds 2 and 3 could play out in Las Vegas on Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

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The going rate for a top NFL wideout in this offseason’s trade market has included, to this point, a 2022 first-round pick. Hall or Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker should become the first one chosen at some point Friday. The run on wide receivers should resume at some point Friday. He’s a steady player and is likely to come off the board relatively soon. Booth and several other cornerbacks should be in demand Friday. The Green Bay Packers traded Davante Adams earlier this offseason. He could be an effective interior pass rusher as a situational player. Bernhard Raimann, T, Central Michigan: He grew up in Austria and began his college football career as a tight end. Now, quarterback-needy teams must weigh what’s still available against the prospect of trading for a veteran such as Cleveland’s Baker Mayfield or San Francisco’s Jimmy Garoppolo. It would not be surprising for a team to move up to take Willis quickly in the second round. Willis has great potential but perhaps will need to be given time to develop. Only one of them, Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett, was selected, going 20th overall by the hometown Steelers.

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McDuffie was my third-ranked corner and my eighth-ranked player overall ahead of the draft. The Jets added my model’s No. 12 overall player near the bottom of the first round, which is really only a fraction of the value they added tonight. Johnson had the second-most QB pressures (46) in the ACC in 2021, per PFF. The Jets will be counting on the rookie to generate that type of production as a pro, after the team ranked 30th in QB pressure rate (22.7%) last year, per NGS. The Ravens got my ninth-ranked player at No. 25 overall, hitting the Vegas jackpot (I had to!) again in Round 1. Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft is in the books. Had Hamilton gone to a team like the Cowboys, who have many solid pieces but need a safety, he would have provided a projected win-share increase of 0.74. But on the Ravens? The win-share increase is 0.78, the highest possible mark for Hamilton on any team.

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Rapoport pointed out a wild-card scenario for Carolina is a trade back into the second round for a quarterback. - Throughout the pre-draft process, common convention suggested the Carolina Panthers were one of the most logical landing spots forBaker Mayfieldif they exited the first round without having selected their quarterback of the future. Rapoport said that the Minnesota Vikings are one intriguing team to monitor.

Malik Willis surprisingly went unpicked in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. So how much longer will the QB have to wait to hear his name called?

However, now that we're onto Day 2, the prospect of getting a potential star QB may be too good to pass up again. Behind Seattle, the Colts, Falcons, Lions, Commanders and Saints (No. 49) could be lurking as trade-up threats for Willis. Indy and Washington both acquired a veteran QB this offseason, but Matt Ryan is about to turn 37 and it wouldn't hurt to have an insurance policy for Carson Wentz, who is coming off a couple of rough seasons. The Giants just declined Daniel Jones' fifth-year option on Thursday and have a new regime in town. Yet he was one of four players in the green room without a new team by the end of Thursday, along with linebacker Nakobe Dean, cornerback Kyler Gordon and fellow quarterback Matt Corral. While we knew coming in this wasn't the strongest QB class, it was still a surprise to see Pickett as the only one taken through 32 picks. It was the first time that only one quarterback was selected in Round 1 since 2013, when the Buffalo Bills grabbed EJ Manuel 16th.

Aidan Hutchinson showed up to the 2022 NFL Draft wearing a unique suit jacket with a custom liner sewn in by his mother. Here's what made it so special.

Last year's No. 2 selection, New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, landed a rookie contract worth $35.1 million over four years, including a $22.9 million signing bonus. Indeed, the jacket's lining — sewn in by Hutchinson's mother, Melissa — featured dozens of quotes from the highly-touted NFL prospect's journals. Wearing your dreams in your jacket might be a new one.

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One of the bendiest, longest edge defenders in this class, Jackson is a high-upside pass rusher. Paschal lined up all over for Kentucky and is a terrific run defender and has enough movement skill in space to make plays outside the tackle box. Ojabo suffered a torn Achilles at his Pro Day and was still a work in progress setting the edge, but he’s a special athlete and Ravens Defensive Coordinator Mike MacDonald should be able to provide a ton of insight in this instance. Baltimore suddenly has a huge need in their wide receiver room and Moore brings the juice. Booth has incredible foot quickness, ball skills and plays with absolute tenacity against screens and in the run game. Ebiketie is one of the more polished pass rushers in this class.

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Was asked to play many different roles in Penn State’s defense in 2021, and showed mental growth as the year went on. A “coach’s dream,” he was the best defender on the 12-2 Bears, with 75 tackles, 18.5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, seven passes defended, three forced fumbles, and two INTs. A high-quality athlete, he’ll need to find a new position in the NFL. Hence, I’m including them in the rundown (but I’m skipping quarterback). Elite athlete who ran a 4.42 40-yard dash, and a reliable chase-and-tackle LB with 220 tackles, 26 TFLs, and ten sacks in his career. Mafe is a super toolsy edge rusher who didn’t become a full-time starter in a full season until 2021, but did see his usage and production climb each year. He’s not a high-tier athlete (4.63” 40-yard dash and 33” vertical), which may push him down some draft boards. And yet some think the 6’4” 250-lb DE was the best edge rusher at Michigan, rather than Aidan Hutchinson. A torn Achilles tendon in the pre-draft will force a redshirt season. The #1 JuCo recruit in 2020 played two years at Oklahoma. Winfrey has ideal size and speed for a defensive tackle. Standing 6’5” and 321 lbs with massive 11 1/8” hands, Rhyan played left tackle for the Bruins, but projects favorably at guard too. Similar to a late-career Zach Ertz in skillset and athleticism, McBride isn’t the fastest but he’s a reliable possession target and an experienced blocker. A gazelle on the football field, Watson is a freaky 6’4” 208-lb receiver with 4.36 speed who wasn’t just a red zone threat. He won’t naturally fit into every offense, though—working best in a system that emphasizes gap blocking and de-emphasizes the use of running backs in the passing game.

Teams will be much more willing to grab this year's QBs in the second round, with all eyes now on Desmond Ridder and the Titans.

• Tampa Bay is picking first Friday, and that 33rd pick has been a catbird seat since the current format went into place a few years ago—since teams have all day to reset their boards and make offers for the pick. The idea of Williams opposite Justin Jefferson is a pretty fun one to think about. The Titans moved down from No. 26 to No. 35, with 35 being the third pick tonight and a more appropriate spot to grab Ridder (Seattle’s also done homework on him). Simply put, if you take one in the first round— the 2019 Cardinals notwithstanding—you’re probably done looking for a few years, and you’re probably tying your job security to the guy. And, in the case of a Sam Howell or a Desmond Ridder, the high floor of a quarterback available Friday could give teams a worst-case scenario where they get a quality backup on a very cheap contract for the next few years (with upside for the pick becoming much more). That new Steeler Kenny Pickett was the only one taken Thursday reflects what we’ve all really been saying for three months now and confirms that this simply isn’t a great year at the position in the draft.

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It’s about setting a tone and laying the groundwork for the future. It’s not just about attention on the night. You want to define yourself. Sure, there were some glossy, global names represented on the step and repeat by the Bellagio fountains — the kind of names that dominate shopping streets and award shows everywhere. And that means you don’t want to let another designer define you. Remember when they took risks and showed their personalities through their clothes?

Bucky Brooks breaks down Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft, providing pick-by-pick analysis for every selection in Rounds 2 and 3. Follow along live!

Bonitto is an ideal sub-package rusher with the potential to tally 10-plus sacks as a situational defender. Andersen is an explosive athlete with the size, length and strength to be effective as a run or pass defender. Paschal is a rotational player with the potential to contribute as a situational rusher early in his career. The Cincinnati standout is a decathlete on the perimeter, with his combination of size, strength and athleticism creating problems for defenders. The dynamic pass rusher from Ole Miss is a spectacular sack artist with elite first-step quickness and burst. The Cincinnati product will compete for playing time as a role player early in his career. Mathis is a space eater with enough athleticism and mobility to develop into more than a pocket pusher at the next level. Booth is a rock-solid cover corner with a loaded toolbox for the position. Walker is a gritty runner with a combination of balance, body control and vision that makes him effective in any style of offense. He is an aggressive bump-and-run defender with the speed, quickness and athleticism to shadow premier receivers at the line of scrimmage. Mafe soared up the charts as a dynamic edge defender with outstanding rush skills. Although he needs to refine his technique, Gordon should compete for playing time as a starter early in his career.

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Analysis of every Saints pick from Mike Triplett Analysis of every Panthers pick from David Newton Analysis of every Seahawks pick from Brady Henderson Analysis of every Eagles pick from Tim McManus Analysis of every Lions pick from Eric Woodyard With three edge rushers already off the board, it was more logical for the Falcons to take who they believe is the best player at his position, rather than the fourth-best player at defensive end or even the third-best offensive tackle, Charles Cross. London immediately becomes Atlanta's No. 1 receiver and No. 2 pass-catching option behind last year's first-round pick, tight end Kyle Pitts. Analysis of every Falcons pick from Michael Rothstein Ryan Poles' first draft pick as Chicago's general manager addresses a void in the secondary. Analysis of every Giants pick from Jordan Raanan With Johnson's selection, it remains unclear who will start at right tackle, but there are options between Storm Norton, who started 15 games at the spot last season, and Matt Feiler, a 16-game starter last season at left guard who also gained experience at right tackle in Pittsburgh. Offensive linemen don't typically grab headlines in April, but two consecutive years of lineman picks could have the Chargers making news in late January. Analysis of every Chargers pick from Lindsey Thiry Analysis of every Bengals pick from Ben Baby The Steelers had their choice of quarterbacks with the No. 20 pick, and they went with the most NFL-ready. Though Liberty's Malik Willis likely has a higher ceiling, the Steelers opted for Kenny Pickett, who Mike Tomlin said has the highest floor. After the Philadelphia Eagles swooped one spot in front of Baltimore to take Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis -- a player frequently linked to the Ravens -- Baltimore drafted Hamilton even though safety was near the bottom of the team's needs.

After a blockbuster first round, the Eagles have two picks tonight during day two of the 2022 NFL Draft.

During his on-stage interview, Davis said he grew up watching Cox and expressed excitement in teaming up with one of the team captains. The 6-foot-1, 226-pound Brown figures to make immediate impact. General manager Jon Robinson indicated last Friday he didn’t “foresee [a trade involving Brown] happening.” Ultimately, the Eagles needed a first rounder and a third rounder to get the deal done, plus the lucrative extension for Brown, who turns 25 in June. Moments after moving up two spots to select Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis with their top pick at No. 13, the Eagles executed a blockbuster trade with the Titans and acquired star wide receiver A.J. Brown in exchange for the Nos. 18 and 101 overall picks. The online apparel company Fanatics is already offering the wide receiver’s jersey, along with sweatshirts, T-shirts, and other merchandise. Because ABC is airing the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft on Friday starting at 7 p.m., Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune will be preempted. Beyond his mom’s rooting interest, Davis also has a relationship with Eagles defensive line coach Tracy Rocker dating back to high school. They gave up one fourth rounder (124th overall) and two fifth rounders (Nos. 154 and 162) to do so. I’m excited to see her excel and flourish in the new city.” Brown told ESPN the Titans’ offer went as high as $16 million per season with incentives that would have raised it to $20 million. The Birds also currently hold the No. 83 pick in the third round, where teams have just five minutes to get their picks in. With 18 teams ahead of them, it’ll be a minute before the Eagles make their pick – unless trade-happy Eagles GM Howie Roseman makes some moves.

By drafting Jackson, the 49ers addressed one of their biggest needs, adding a player who could be a bookend with Nick Bosa on the defensive line.

He shoots his hands and stacks tight ends, but he has a lean lower body and is not as effective taking on offensive tackles." In 17 games over two seasons with USC, Jackson recorded 66 total tackles and 7.5 sacks. General manager John Lynch said at the NFL Annual Meetings in March that the team doesn't see Dee Ford playing for them in 2022.

Just one quarterback was selected in the first round, with Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett staying local after being picked 20th by the Steelers. Pickett was the ...

The Vikings, meanwhile, have been unkind to the secondaries of their future. Green Bay made an aggressive move to make sure it had its choice of the second wave. They didn’t in the first round, instead taking unheralded guard Cole Strange. The Ravens took advantage of his fall and took him 45th overall. There are plenty of receivers left, and the Bears need help around their first-round quarterback from last season. Adam Kilgore:The Patriots needed to get more explosive on both offense and defense. Adam Kilgore:A big run of wide receivers as George Pickens, Alec Pierce and Skyy Moore come off the board three picks in a row to the Steelers, Colts and Chiefs. (Short, speedy and muscled, Moore is a pretty clean replacement, at least in theory, for Tyreek Hill.) The Patriots traded up to take Tyquan Thornton two picks before that run started. Bad news: You have to block Jordan Davis every day in practice. He was the third straight wideout chosen after Georgia’s George Pickens went 52nd overall to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati’s Alec Pierce went 53rd to the Indianapolis Colts. Goedeke is now first in line to protect Brady from the interior. But he may go a long way in determining whether the Buccaneers can win the NFC and Tom Brady can get back to the Super Bowl. Ali Marpet’s surprise retirement left the Bucs in desperate need of a guard. After a dramatic first day, the 2022 NFL draft continues Friday night from Las Vegas with rounds 2 and 3.

Trades are expected to play a significant role during the next two days of the draft. Teams that are looking to acquire a quarterback may be inclined to move up ...

Round 3, No. 101 overall Round 3, No. 69 overall Round 3, No. 101 overall Round 3, No. 69 overall Round 3, No. 101 overall Round 3, No. 101 overall Round 3, No. 100 overall Round 3, No. 66 overall Round 3, No. 98 overall We've also included a rundown of each trade that went down on Thursday night. Teams that passed on taking a receiver on Thursday night -- most notably the Chiefs and Packers -- may also look to execute a trade that will allow them to acquire one of the draft's top remaining wideouts. A whopping nine trades were executed in the first round, with two of those deals including star receivers A.J. Brown and Marquise "Hollywood" Brown.

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You can follow along below throughout the day Friday as I grade all the Round 3 picks as well as the other four rounds below. Be sure to refresh this page ...

Blur of a safety. This is good value for Carolina. Corral's ball-placement issues were a major concern. Parham is a Raiders type too. Up-and-down the line rusher with a nasty swim. A tick early because of his physical limitations. Such a fun player on film. In today's day and age, it's strange that he's a legitimate tweener. Finally! Dean is a rockstar on the field. Not a blocker. Surprisingly not a major YAC type despite those traits. Pocket presence needs some fine-tuning but not a major concern. But a smart decision-maker.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have had multiple picks in the first round for three straight years now — using the No. 1 overall pick to select Travon Walker, and ...

I know it sounds like the team is satisfied with their receivers, but they could grab one of the remaining — or even a mid-tier tight end. How would you grade the pick? https://t.co/XJ2tkKIos7 April 29, 2022 https://t.co/7CXkYoxE5Q April 29, 2022 The move has earned high marks from national media publications. If you’re interested in this article — subscribe to our Keep Choppin’ Wood newsletter!

Sam Howell #QB07 of the North Carolina Tar Heels throws during the NFL Combine at Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images. The 2022 NFL Draft wrapped ...

CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB Check out the BPA below, and find the full results for the first three rounds here. There’s still plenty of talent on the board, and below we’ve updated a list of best players available. The 2022 NFL Draft wrapped up day two on Friday with the second and third rounds officially in the books.

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He's a renowned leader, winner and worker – plus a very good athlete to boot. Not fair to ask Bonitto to replace Von Miller. But the former Sooner is a plus athlete (6-3, 248, 4.5 speed) who was extremely productive, posting 16 sacks and 26½ TFLs since 2020. He caught 54 passes in four season for the Buckeyes, though a dozen of those produced TDs. 275? – before he's able to serve as a nice change of pace opposite Nick Bosa. Another gift for QB Kyler Murray, McBride will get to learn the ropes from vet Zach Ertz. He's a quick, shifty type who can operate out wide or from the slot and broke an FBS-high 26 tackles last season. A native of Nigeria who grew up in Scotland, Ojabo (6-4, 250 pounds) exploded for 11 sacks last season and will eventually bring needed juice to Baltimore's pass rush. A 6-3, 195-pounder with sub-4.5 speed offers plenty of intrigue and has even been mentioned favorably in the same breath as former Dawgs legend A.J. Green. Pickett-to-Pickens could be fun. A team captain for the Tide who can two-gap and shut down run lanes. In his lone seasons with the Spartans, the Wake Forest transfer rushed for 1,636 yards and 18 TDs. Watson won't replace Adams – who would? They make their inaugural pick of this draft by taking a solid corner, one who can play outside or in the slot and augments the league's third-ranked pass defense.

Iowa State running back Breece Hall, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder and Liberty quarterback Malik Willis headlined Day 2 of the NFL draft.

Sanders is my 84th-ranked prospect, so he’s a solid value here. As my 181st-ranked player, the Bengals could have waited a round (or two) for Carter. The Panthers didn’t force a quarterback and their patience pays off. Like with Rachaad White a few picks earlier, Davis-Price is a back I’d prefer to take later than the third round. He’s a versatile playmaker on both defense and special teams, as he had five interceptions in 2021 and he finished his Cougars career with nine return touchdowns. While the Browns have Myles Garrett, they need more pass-rush help, and Wright gives them a boost. Woods ran a 4.61 40-yard dash with a 37½” vertical jump and 24 bench press reps at 225 pounds. A former (high school) safety himself, he’s at his best in coverage and had three interceptions, including two returned for scores, in ’21. Ingram is my 88th-ranked prospect and a prospect that I would have preferred to target in the third round. The Cowboys lost Randy Gregory this offseason, and Williams will give their pass rush a boost. He’s a scheme-diverse corner and is a smooth and fluid mover with excellent ball skills. He is a patient runner with outstanding vision and contact balance, and he’s a reliable receiver out of the backfield.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have selected linebacker Chad Muma out of Wyoming in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 70 overall pick.

That now makes three defensive players for the Jaguars in this year’s draft so far, as Muma and Lloyd join Georgia edge rusher, and No. 1 overall pick, Travon Walker. He showed off some explosiveness at the NFL Combine in March, recording an impressive 40-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-9-inch broad jump. As a senior in 2021, Muma recorded 129 total tackles, three interceptions and four passes defended.

The NFL draft continued on Friday with the second and third rounds at the Caesars Forum on the Las Vegas Strip.

With 4.4 speed, he caught 95 passes for 1,292 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Broncos last season. “A guy who can catch the ball, make people miss, run you over and somebody that plays hard. We play a lot of people down there and platoon a lot of people, so it has no bearing on the other guys.” Then he came by the theater near the Strip and, wearing a white T-shirt rather than the seemingly requisite custom-made suit, he got his hug from Commissioner Roger Goodell. On Friday, they made another deal, with the other New York team. “Just ready to work hard and be the best teammate I can be.” I definitely couldn’t be more excited to go at it with Aaron Rodgers.” It’s the fourth consecutive year a North Dakota State player has been drafted. The Falcons traded longtime starter Matt Ryan to Indianapolis in the offseason and they have Marcus Mariota as the potential starter. The Packers drafted his father, former Howard defensive back Tim Watson, in 1993. It’s the latest since 1996 for the second QB to go: Bobby Hoying went 85th that year. But they used the second slot in the second round to grab North Dakota State’s Christian Watson, who averaged 20.4 yards per reception in his career.

Cynthia Frelund analyzes her draft model to identify the six best value picks in Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Could Malik Willis and Nakobe Dean be ...

Bonitto ranked 51st on my big board ahead of the 2022 draft, but now that he's paired with Bradley Chubb and the Broncos defense, the forecasted production value is significantly higher than the league average I used to create my values. Dean allowed the fewest yards per target (3.5) among FBS linebackers last season, helping him to earn PFF's highest grade among linebackers (91.8). To land my 26th highest-rated player with the 77th overall pick -- at a position of need, no less -- is a huge value add. Willis scored 74 combined passing and rushing touchdowns over the past two seasons, the most in the FBS over that time. Moore had 262 yards after contact in 2021 (tied for ninth in the FBS, per PFF) and forced 26 missed tackles on receptions (tied for the most in the FBS). After the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, I used my model that predicts future player performance to identify the five best value picks from Thursday night.

The Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Desmond Ridder with the No. 74 overall pick on Friday during the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

After parting ways with Ryan, ATL was a prime team to add a QB in the 2022 draft. Ridder offers similar traits as Mariota, so the Falcons have built a QB room with a parallel skill set to build their offense around. Or if the 6-foot-3 rookie outduels Mariota, they could ride the rookie in a rebuilding year.

Grading teams' drafts immediately after the event is necessary in order to provide the proper evaluation of their actions in the moment.

Goedeke was getting love late in the second round, so the Bucs moved up three spots (giving up just a sixth-rounder to the Bills) to grab his upside and nastiness -- not unlike the retired Ali Marpet. White has the straight-line speed and receiving ability to make up for the loss of Ronald Jones in free agency. Adding a cornerback with one of their two Day 3 picks should be a priority. Analysis: Seattle had consecutive picks in the early second round because of compensation received from Denver in the Russell Wilson trade. In the second round, New Orleans selected a versatile defensive back in Taylor, whose size (6-foot, 199 pounds) and athleticism are nice. Analysis: The Saints did not have any third-round picks due to various trades. Analysis: I've revised my Thursday night grade for the Patriots from a D to a C after seeing how they used the draft capital obtained in their Round 1 trade with the Chiefs. (They turned the 94th overall pick into a fourth-rounder and a 2023 third-rounder). On Friday, New England made another deal with Kansas City, moving up four spots for a track-star-turned-solid-pass-catcher in Thornton, while the Chiefs picked Skyy Moore shortly thereafter. Analysis: The Raiders used their first- and second-round picks to acquire Davante Adams, so they didn't have a selection until midway through Round 3. Bell is a productive receiver who lacks great speed (much like former Brown Jarvis Landry) and I expect him to be a bargain. Analysis: They addressed their defensive need in the first round (corner Kaiir Elam) and then found Cook in Round 2. 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. Immediate draft grades provide a foundation for future evaluations. Waiting three years to evaluate draft classes, without accounting for how the decision was viewed at the time, usually leads to revisionist history.

The Tennessee Titans traded up for the second time in the 2022 NFL Draft, how did they do with their fourth pick in this class?

Now granted, those needs are all players who probably wouldn’t see the field in every package, but still. Tennessee is having one of the weirdest drafts that I can ever remember. Even if Willis needs time to develop, new (shadow) OC Tim Kelly has done a great job with young quarterbacks in the past.

It has been an eventful three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft and we have multiple winners and losers thus far.

All the quarterback-needy teams have filled their starting needs at quarterback by now and the relationship between Baker and the Browns looks unlikely to be repaired. In the end, the Seahawks spent premium picks to protect Lock and showed some confidence in him by bypassing multiple quarterback prospects multiple times. On day two of the draft, he selected a free-falling Nakobe Dean in the third round to join the Eagles' defense. With these three selections, the Jets were able to get the CB1 and WR1 on most boards while also getting an edge rusher who was expected to go in the top 10 at the back end of round one. He’ll join an up-and-coming offense and try to help them get back to the postseason in 2022. I am not sure how this ends, but the options are dwindling for both sides. With the Panthers selecting Corral, this has removed them from the teams chasing Mayfield The first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft is in the books and it has been a wild one. This means unless they make a trade for Baker Mayfield or Jimmy G., former Broncos quarterback Drew Lock will be the Seahawks starting quarterback. Medicals dropped him but the Eagles expect him to be okay moving forward. In the second round, they were able to select Iowa State running back Breece Hall who was also considered the top player at his position. Charles Cross will be the guy at left tackle and Abraham Lucas could potentially be the guy at right tackle.

Ranking the top 157 prospects who could still hear their names called in rounds four through seven, including Sam Howell, Daniel Faalele, Isaiah Spiller and ...

Kevin Hanson is contributing mock drafts and position rankings to The MMQB during the 2022 NFL draft season. 152. Sterling Weatherford, S, Miami (OH) (rSR, 6'4", 224 pounds) 133. Bubba Bolden, S, Miami (FL) (rSR, 6'2", 209 pounds) 143. Jack Jones, CB, Arizona State (rSR, 5'11", 171 pounds) 99. Chase Lucas, CB, Arizona State (rSR, 5'11", 180 pounds) 84. Charleston Rambo, WR, Miami (FL) (rSR, 6'1", 177 pounds) 91. Jaylen Watson, CB, Washington State (rSR, 6'2", 197 pounds) 46. Akayleb Evans, CB, Missouri (rSR, 6'2", 197 pounds) 9. Dominique Robinson, edge, Miami (OH) (SR, 6'5", 253 pounds) 36. Tariq Castro-Fields, CB, Penn State (rSR, 6'1", 197 pounds) The Titans nabbed Willis at 86, Ole Miss’s Matt Corral was selected by the Panthers at 94, and finally the top passers were off the board. 5. Tariq Woolen, CB, UTSA (rSR, 6'4", 205 pounds)

The Tennessee Titans traded up to select quarterback Malik Willis with the No. 86 overall pick on Friday during the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Mocked as high as No. 2 overall, Wills' precipitous fall into the middle of the third round came as teams were unsure how long it would take the quarterback to develop into a pro-level passer and processor. Given his contract and production as a top-15 QB, Tannehill wasn't going anywhere in 2022. Despite a mediocre supporting cast, Willis shined against lesser opponents, using his athletic gifts to shred defenses with his arm and legs. But there were questions about his processing in the offense that Liberty runs. The Liberty product boasts a cannon for an arm and can make NFL throws with ease. Despite being just 6-feet, the QB has a thick lower half that allows him to run over defenders.

Coming off an eventful first round, the New England Patriots enter Day two of the 2022 NFL Draft with 10 selections in hand. All options therefore still ...

As opposed to the first round, the second and third will pass faster. The linebacker is battling injuries to his pec, shoulder, ankle, but the shoulder is considered a “major concern.” 9:36 pm: Medical concerns for Nakobe Dean - who was once considered a first round pick - are a “ major concern/medical red flag” for teams. TRADE: New England trades No. 94 to Carolina for No. 137, 2023 third-round selection TRADE: Denver trades No. 75 to Houston for No. 80, 162 TRADE: Buffalo trades No. 60 to Cincinnati for No. 63, 209 TRADE: Kansas City trades No. 50 to New England for No. 54, 158 Also, check out our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook for odds on this year’s draft. TRADE: New York Giants trade No. 36 to New York Jets for No. 38, 146 Coming off an eventful first round, the New England Patriots enter Day two of the 2022 NFL Draft with 10 selections in hand. No matter what the Patriots will do, Pats Pulpit has you covered! TRADE: Minnesota trades No. 34 to Green Bay for No. 53, 59

The quarterback slides continued on the second day. Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder, Liberty's Malik Willis and Ole Miss' Matt Corral fell to the third round. The ...

Marinaro was drafted by Minnesota in the 1972 NFL Draft, and he went viral at least for a minute. Dean slide all the way to the third round, where he was rescued by the Eagles with the No. 83 pick. Atlanta picked Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder with the No. 74 pick in the third round. Ole Miss' Matt Corral went with the No. 94 pick to Carolina after trade talks for Baker Mayfield appeared to come to a halt. Ojabo had 11 sacks last year at Michigan, and he lands in an ideal situation where he can rehab and pick up the system quickly when he returns. Central Michigan tackleBernhard Raimann, who was a first-round projection in several mocks, also was added in the fourth round. Dean will be paired with college teammate Jordan Davis, and that should be motivation to prove the doubters wrong. Seattle took Minnesota's Boye Mafe with the the No. 40 pick in the second round. The wide receiver run continued, and the Packers and Chiefs found value picks in the second round. The Colts closed Day 2 with Maryland safety Nick Cross, who had 66 tackles and three interceptions in 2021. The Falcons selected Ridder, the Titans took Willis and the Panthers grabbed Corral. They weren't the only players who slid down the board. The receiver run continued on Day 2.

Teams are more desperate than ever to land quarterbacks, but that didn't that translate in the draft. This is what a QB crisis really looks like.

Thinking outside the box sure as hell beats thinking of ways to somehow steal an already talented quarterback from someone else. Teams don’t have to hang breathlessly on Jimmy Garoppolo’s repairing muscle tissue to upgrade at the quarterback position. What happened this draft season was not merely a drop-off in talent, it was a drop-off in imagination. That was 54 picks after the Steelers took Kenny Pickett. Malik Willis, believed by plenty of credible draftniks in the fall to be worthy of the No. 1 pick, plummeted to pick No. 86, when the Titans stopped his slide. Teams such as the Vikings cling tightly to the idea of Kirk Cousins, for fear that there is nothing better out there. This offseason alone, an owner, a recently retired coach and a semiretired quarterback reportedly hatched a scheme to give Tom Brady minority ownership in a franchise and install him under center.