JT Woods will be a playmaker next to Derwin James. Mathis builds cornerback depth for the Broncos, as he can play in the slot or outside. Its luxury pick time for the well-rounded Buccaneers, and they pick an excellent receiving back in Rachaad White, who turned in the third-best receiving grade among FBS backs in 2021. R3 (65) C Luke Fortner, Kentucky 2022 NFL Mosaic Draft hobby box break #2. Turner's receiving skills will be used right away, as the team does not have enough options at tight end. Junior was one of my top non-combine invitees in the draft because of his fluidity and size. 27 for Devin Lloyd, who slotted in at No. They have to protect their quarterback. Analysis: The Vikings did a nice job grabbing draft picks in trades with desperate division rivals Detroit and Green Bay. Hall can line up as a 3-5 technique in Todd Bowles defense and use his length to create problems for interior offensive linemen as another piece to put in place alongside Vita Vea. R6 (181) Edge Kyron Johnson, Kansas R3 (105) WR Danny Gray, SMU They had a glaring hole at left tackle, so they had to get a left tackle. S Jaquan Brisker - 75.8. Yikes. With Dalton Keene out of the picture in 2020, Mitchell started to be featured more while still maintaining a high 17.3 yards per reception average. More than 120 key underclassmen declared for the 2022 NFL Draft this week Even though hes 6-foot-3, 273 pounds, Jackson is much more of a finesse rusher who lacks any sort of power move. Jacksonville takes advantage of a big prospect slide by trading up to No. R6 (221) CB Tariq Castro-Fields, Penn State McDuffie was the 11th-ranked player overall on PFFs big board and had one of the best careers PFF College has ever seen. The one red flag on his production profile is his eight fumbles over that span. The 72nd-ranked player on PFFs Big Board, Logan Hall is a bit of a reach in our eyes for a player who projects as a pass-rushing project. GRADE: B- Carolina Panthers Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Biggest Steal QB Matt Corral (3rd Round, No. He isnt a dynamic player by any means, but he does enough of the little things well to come in and produce early in Cleveland. R5 (145) T Darian Kinnard, Kentucky They continued to do so by adding Florida running back Dameon Pierce. There were nine draft-day trades in the first round, the most in the first round since the draft expanded to three days in 2010. R3 (82) EDGE Deangelo Malone, Western Kentucky After a flurry of selections from Thursday to Saturday, 262 players were selected to join the NFL's 32 franchises. He didnt play in 2020 because of COVID-19 and then finally got the opportunity to play off-ball linebacker full-time in 2021. NFL Sports Grading Every Team's Performance in the 2022 NFL Draft All 262 picks are in the books. Marcus Jones and Jack Jones feel like chippy Patriots nickel corners, but they're severely undersized. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from all three days of the 2021 NFL Draft. R3 (104) TLogan Bruss, Wisconsin Mitchell will be at least a valuable swing tackle on Sundays, if not a starter on the right side. Their defensive tackle group could use a strong undrafted free agent addition. That means cover corners are at a premium. For the first time, no running . Moore is a great fit in their offense and excellent value. So explosive. General manager Jason Licht made two other good picks on Day 2, with Goedeke meeting the need for a lineman to replace the retired Ali Marpet and White a gliding running/receiving threat like free-agent departure Ronald Jones. Jeffrey Gunter can outplay his draft position, but will be a bit buried on the edge-rusher depth chart and Zachary Carter felt early in Round 3. He spent the first three seasons of his . Durant should be a fine replacement for Darious Williams in the slot and Kendrick's cover skills could overcome his off-field issues and lack of top-end speed. Smith earned PFF grades below 60.0 in each of the last two years at Penn State. His 91.1 PFF grade through Week 7 was the fourth-highest in the FBS, but that mark fell 20 grading points to 70.6 from Week 8 on. Lloyd was one of only four college players at the position who earned a 90.0-plus PFF grade in 2021. The Jaguars are banking on Travon Walkers elite traits in a class without a clear-cut No. 106 (4th) and No. And Tyreke Smith is a hand-work master with serious bend. What? Some aren't fantastic football players yet. After months of speculation over who would be the No. Day 1: It was always going to be a surprise if Kayvon Thibodeaux fell much further than this, even with concerns about his fit and reports that different teams had pushed him down their boards over recent months. That makes this pairing with Baltimore which runs a system predicated on a gap scheme very interesting. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles for the No. But he is good at protecting the quarterback. Martin Emerson is a long, well-rounded corner. Pass rusher or tackle was a better option. Hardy could be the Rams' next Samson Ebukam or Chris Garrett as a small-school edge defender who excels in a designated pass rush role. 1 prospect, Ojabo was a tremendous stash. R3 (87) EDGE Cameron Thomas, San Diego State Thomas turned in three straight years of 80.0-plus PFF grades. Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell said he ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash in the winter, but injuries that he played through during the season kept him from testing in the pre-draft process. And Davis rare athleticism at his size points to the idea that hes not just an early-down run-stuffer. Despite seeing the bulk of the carries his last few years there, Chandler grad-transferred to North Carolina this past fall to see an expanded role. Day 1: The Cardinals flipped their first-round draft pick for Marquise Brown, reuniting him with former college teammate Kyler Murray. R3 (93) HB Tyrion Davis-Price, LSU Day 3: Mathis, a top-100 player and the 13th-best corner in this class, was a big part of the Pitt Panthers' success last year. Day 1: Tampa Bay traded out of the first round, moving back from No. Bryant's competitiveness will be appreciated by Seattle whether he plays inside or outside, and Woolen's size and athleticism also improves the secondary depth. He is a steal at No. They made a bold move to go get him. The question with him now is his character. I love this pick. Hes got great closing speed and physicality with the versatility to play any position in the Bengals secondary. By Danny Kelly May 1, 2022, 3:39pm EDT Share Getty Images/Ringer. But he might be a 12-sack guy most of his career, rather than a 16-sack guy. The Florida State product, who also played at Georgia and the JUCO level, was one of the biggest winners at the Senior Bowl, impressing scouts so much that he opted out of the final day of practice and the game itself. Romeo Doubs is a serious vertical threat. The former Georgia Bulldog continued to dominate through the Senior Bowl, where he led the position in win rate during one-on-ones. He allowed only 40 pressures across his four college seasons. They have contract issues with their safeties coming up, so this is a good pick. R7 (230) T Chris Paul, Tulsa Desmond Ridder in Round 3 was awesome value, and DeAngelo Malone has sky-high upside. 2022 NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams Devin Lloyd's bearhug of commissioner Roger Goodell gets an A+ after he was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first round of the NFL. But thats not all he brings to the table he can create separation underneath, and he was productive after the catch for the Trojans. Burks will come a lot cheaper. December 5, 2022 1:45 pm ET. R3 (98) RB Brian Robinson Jr., Alabama 74 overall. Day 2: Nebraskas Cam Taylor-Britt has improved his PFF grade every year of his collegiate career and allowed a reception on just 53% of his targets in 2021. This pick is questionable in terms of need, but Chad Muma is good value at this point in the draft, and theres real merit in that approach. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | The price might have been steep, but its easy to see Brown taking a jump in the Cardinals offense in 2022. R3 (70) LB Chad Muma, Wyoming NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. 1 wide receiver at 6-foot-4 with 4.36-second speed in the 40-yard dash. R7 (223) EDGE Isaiah Thomas, Oklahoma Day 1: Walker slots in as the 45th-ranked overall player on PFFs big board and the LB4. Okonwo is the team's new Jonnu Smith as an undersized, smooth two-way receiver and potential downfield threat. Detroit also made a massive move up the board for Williams, who is a game-changing talent when healthy. Analysis: Cincinnati reacted to the team's disappointing pass defense in the Super Bowl loss by selecting two versatile athletes in Hill and Taylor-Britt to bolster the secondary. Day 1: Cole Strange is the biggest reach of Round 1, as the Chattanooga Moc was 86th on PFFs big board. Spector didn't get a lot of publicity at Clemson but will offer depth and make his name on special teams. His grading profile at UTSA leaves something to be desired, but Burford is coming off a career-high 76.8 PFF grade in 2021. Petit-Frere is a solid swing tackle with the ability to be more. Teams loved him more than analysts and his tape showed you why. However, there are concerns about Watsons play strength and lack of polish translating to the NFL on a team that needs an immediate contributor, especially with George Pickens and Skyy Moore both still on the board. He snagged two interceptions, recorded four pass breakups and only allowed a 50.0% completion percentage on the way to a 68.0 defensive grade. Picking Fortner, a replacement for retired center Brandon Linder, was a solid move. Not only in the running game but as a receiver, as well. Soon thereafter, they drafted a punter in Round 4, which I didn't love, but now that the draft is over, I still have deep adoration for what Baltimore did. Shakir is a reliable receiver who was a really good fifth-round pick. R4 (121) CB Jack Jones, Arizona State Analysis: Tennessee chose to send away A.J. Hes a project player, but the Colts coaching staff will get an impact starter if they can effectively develop him early on. The Niners eschewed other needs to pick Purdy as Mr. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. His athletic testing was disappointing, but Gordon showcased impressive burst on tape at Washington. R1 (29) G Cole Strange, Chattanooga I love this pick by the Chiefs. R6 (220) DI Kalia Davis, UCF He also didnt grade particularly well at the 2022 Reeses Senior Bowl. Its not hard to see why the Falcons would make the move up for him. Grade: C+, The Colts had a very Chris Ballard draft. R6 (205) T Austin Deculus, LSU. R4 (114) S Dane Belton, Iowa This is a classic pick with upside. Day 3: Zyon McCollum is one of the handful of five-year starters in this draft class. Pickens earned an incredible 88.0 receiving grade as a true freshman before injuries derailed the last couple of years. 46 (2nd) the other way. Max Mitchell entered the draft as the 88th overall player on PFFs big board and the 13th best tackle. Getting the best pass-protector in the class in Round 1 -- Charles Cross -- was a major win. The Dolphins were also without their original third-round selection after trading that pick last April to move up for offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg. He's a good player, a tough player, a physical player, but he isn't an explosive rusher. They get younger and cheaper. Herschel Junior Walker (born March 3, 1962) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. Ty Chandler will rock in Kevin O'Connell's system. Kyle Hamilton was my No. With . The latter is where he will be pigeonholed in the NFL. He may be small, but he possesses elite awareness and top-notch athleticism and is a physical tackler. Cine was also one of the best tacklers in the country at Georgia, with just 11 misses on 159 career attempts. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft. Walker slots in as the 45th-ranked overall player on. Paschal is a strong, explosive player who can play on the interior and the edge. R7 (260) FB Zander Horvath, Purdue. 26 after moving up in a trade with Tennessee. Spencer Burford is a bit undersized at 6-foot-4 and 304 pounds, but his nearly 35-inch arms help in that regard. R5 (157) CB Zyon McCollum, Sam Houston State He uses his hands really well and has great bend for the position. Day 1: Zion Johnson is a quality pick for the Chargers, and should slot in at right guard and move 2021 starter Matt Feiler to right tackle (where he ranked fifth in pass-block grade in 2019). Day 3: Jackson first saw real playing time as a redshirt sophomore in 2019, making a name for himself as a run defender for the Mountaineers. I love Paul as a guard, moving inside at the pro level just like Brandon Scherff. R5 (165) EDGE Esezi Otomewo, Minnesota Logan Bruss is an ideal scheme fit, and Decobie Durant is a super-confident blur at cornerback. The cherry on top is his strong hands the Western Michigan pass-catcher checked in with the largest hands of anyone at the Combine (10.25 inches) and dropped just three of his 125 targets in 2021 while catching eight of his 13 contested opportunities. 36 overall player. I was confused by the back-to-back trade ups for Matt Corral -- although the value in a vacuum was solid -- and the athletic but slow-processing Brandon Smith, when this is a team starving for draft picks. Analysis: The Saints traded away future capital before the draft started to secure another first-round pick this year, using a similar credit card philosophy they've followed in their salary cap management over the years. R6 (207) C Doug Kramer, Illinois R4 (106) TE Cade Otton, Washington R6 (201) RB Keaontay Ingram, USC 2022 NFL Draft 'not-grades'. Really? 33 and adding No. The NFL draft is always unpredictable. It fills a need at corner, and he's a good player, but they could have stayed in their spot. R2 (58) LB Troy Anderson, Montana State R4 (129) TE Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin Jurgens was a poor performer during his first two years at the position in 2019 and 2020 with 44.1 and 42.7 PFF grades, but he showed some modest growth in 2021 with a 71.4 overall mark. Charlie Kolar gave me Mark Andrews vibes on film, and Daniel Faalele is an Orlando Brown type. Brown, though. Lowe was a very good selection because of his length and agility on the edge, and Muse is a fantastic late pick-up as a No. Parham earned a 90.6 PFF grade in 2020 at tackle before kicking inside in 2021 and posting a 78.8 mark. This is great value this late in the draft. Analysis: Jets fans were thrilled to see the team get an outstanding corner in Gardner, elusive receiver in Wilson and power rusher in Johnson all in the first round. R3 (66) LB Brian Asamoah, Oklahoma R3 (95) DL Zachary Carter, Florida As the college football regular season comes to a close, NFL Draft prospects are . Despite his smaller stature, Moore had no issue handling press coverage on the outside, ranking top-five in yards per route run on those reps last season at 3.58. The later picks were shaky. 90 overall, and they still had a quality draft. He has great ball skills and is easily the best tight end in the 2022 class. R4 (131) RB Hassan Haskins, Michigan He may be a tad stiff and can get out of control from time to time, but this is good value for an all-around solid player. December 6, 2022 8:56 am ET. If Brown becomes a consistent playmaker, the swap will be a savvy move. NFL Draft 2022 Grades: Live Analysis of Every Team's Draft Class . After that, not so much. Still, theres a long road ahead to refinement for the center, but the Eagles are in a position to get him there. This is the best receiver in the draft. The New England Patriots needed their 2022 draft class to have some playmakers and/or role players after a draft lull until 2020. R6 (203) RB Trestan Ebner, Baylor He recorded 10 total pressures in the College Football Playoff against Alabama. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. He may have taken a step back as a passer in 2021, but he proved to be a legitimate threat as a runner, breaking an absurd 63 tackles and running for 1,072 yards. Hes coming off a career-best 92.1 pass-blocking grade last season at Wake Forest. Houston's pass rush ability and strength against the run made him worthy of a selection. Quitoriano meets the team's need for a well-rounded tight end. Day 3: Spencer Burford is a bit undersized at 6-foot-4 and 304 pounds, but his nearly 35-inch arms help in that regard. The later picks -- Jeremy Ruckert, Max Mitchell, and Micheal Clemons -- were actually the club's best value picks. This is one of the best picks of Round 3. No Power Five interior defensive lineman earned a higher PFF grade in 2021. Trading up for Chris Olave was too rich in Round 1 but addressed a glaring need. He was Sam Houston States best cornerback since his true freshman year in 2017. The Jets now have a 1-2 punch at running back with Hall and Michael Carter. Your team crushed its draft, even if it didn't address the quarterback position. He never earned a PFF grade above 75.0 in his career due in large part to lackluster pass protection, but hes a people-mover in the run game. Did the Cowboys clean up with an ideal haul? R6 (191) WR Jalen Nailor, Michigan State R7 (236) CB Deane Leonard, Mississippi In four seasons at Baylor, JT Woods never earned a PFF grade above 67.0. 1 wide receiver at 6-foot-4 with 4.36-second speed in the 40-yard dash. Still, he was regularly too high in the run game and had a rough week of practices in that regard. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound wide receiver will offer value vertically and with schemed touches underneath because of his size-speed combo. Hes also such an easy mover and should get looks at split-field safety and in the box in Detroit. This fills a need for the Saints. R4 (130) P Jordan Stout, Penn State R7 (252) EDGE Jeffrey Gunter, Coastal Carolina. Brown competed on the outside against top SEC competition. He has great ball skills and is easily the best tight end in the 2022 class. I thought Bradley Pinion might get some competition from this draft, though I expected Matt Araiza, not Camarda. R7 (250) RB Brittain Brown, UCLA. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin in the last two offseasons. 2022 draft picks: Cleveland Browns Top needs (unranked): DT, WR, EDGE, LB, TE, WR Cleveland gave up its next three first-round picks (among other things) to acquire Watson. His accuracy is an issue (adjusted completion rate of just 72% for his career), but he has real starting potential on a team with no long-term starter in place. R3 (85) CB Marcus Jones, Houston 5 signals that they were comfortable with multiple tackles at this spot. His PFF grade has improved every year of his career and earned an impressive 82.8 PFF run-blocking grade in 2021. Day 2: This is the biggest reach of the draft so far per the PFF Big Board, which had WanDale Robinson at 125th overall. They had to get a left tackle and Penning fits the bill. Nebraskas Cam Taylor-Britt has improved his PFF grade every year of his collegiate career and allowed a reception on just 53% of his targets in 2021. Hes an explosive athlete who can be used in a movable gadget role in Matt Canadas offense. However, penalties dragged down his PFF grade, which speaks volumes about how overly physical he can get. After a wild offseason, the draft was expected to be exciting, but no one expected the amount of jaw-dropping moments that occurred during draft night. Barnes is a speed demon. Grade: A-, Quality prospects at proper value for the Cowboys in this draft, although Tyler Smith is a clear-cut project. But only time will tell whether the lost draft capital was too high a price to pay. Trades are also factored into these grades, both for picks and players, as they help determine the future of a franchise as much as draft selections. Did the Packers miss the mark? Grade: B, I adored four of Denver's first five picks. Grade: C+, Houston started with a bang -- Derek Stingley was my No. He was impressive at the Senior Bowl and has added some bulk during the pre-draft process. R5 (167) CB DaRon Bland, Fresno State The New England Patriots and Green . Few people like anything as much as Washington seems to like Alabama defensive linemen, and they added another one in the second round with Phidarian Mathis. Who came out on top? The 2022 NFL Draft was the 87th edition of the National Football League 's annual draft and was held from April 28-30, 2022, at the Caesars Forum on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. Day 3: After drafting several skill players earlier this draft, the Jets finally decided to help out quarterback Zach Wilson from a protection standpoint. 2 prospect in this class. The Georgia off-ball linebacker isnt a downhill player in the run game, and he was still more of a reactor than a playmaker. He can be an immediate impact player as a short-yardage back behind starter Antonio Gibson. Sam Williams had first-round refined talent. I like what they did. In his opportunity to go against top competition at the Senior Bowl, McCollum earned the third-lowest grade of any cornerback in attendance. R7 (253) S Russ Yeast, Kansas State Now, the Panthers just need to figure out how to use him. section: | slug: nfl-draft-2022-team-by-team-grades-ravens-chiefs-lions-among-seven-in-a-range-jaguars-at-bottom-of-class | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Let's break down . 12 in Williams. Baltimore has a long history of succeeding with players of this body type. He fills a need for the 49ers, who needed to add some depth upfront. The Cardinals flipped their first-round draft pick for Marquise Brown, reuniting him with former college teammate Kyler Murray. He does have a high floor considering his NFL-ready technique but just dont expect game-wrecking ability, as evidenced by his solid 78.5 PFF grade in 2021. The dust has settled from the 2022 NFL Draft. Day 1: Trent Baalke gets his guy. Day 3: An above-average athlete, Kryon Johnson will likely make his mark on special teams as he fights for a roster spot in Philadelphia. The Kentucky Wildcat was quietly one of the highest-graded edge defenders in the country this past season with a 90.0 overall mark. Still, Bernard should have been a Day 3 pick. Joshua Paschal is a high-energy, low-center-of-gravity rusher. It was an incredible three days of newly-minted NFL rookies finding out which teams . The first four selections were solid picks. I love this pick. Bernard is fast and plays fast. The Niners did a nice job picking up Jackson in the second round, but whether grabbing Davis-Price and Gray in the third round was good value is a question to be answered over the next couple of seasons. Then, Chad Muma was picked in Round 3. R4 (138) WR Calvin Austin III, Memphis R3 (74) QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati Sporting News has you covered in tracking all the selecting and handing out grades beginning in real. The Browns may get. New England selected two running backs -- South Dakota State's Pierre Strong Jr. in Round 4 and South Carolina's Kevin Harris in Round 6 -- even though the team already had plenty of depth at the position. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Richardson fourth QB in top 10, Hunt Report: Kicking off college all-star game season, 2023 NFL Draft: Best team fits for top QB prospects. Grade: B+, Over the weekend, I tweeted "I want to marry this Ravens draft," which should give you a sense how I felt about it. R3 (89) LB Terrel Bernard, Baylor R6 (183) RB Kevin Harris, South Carolina The 49ers didnt have a Day 1 pick after trading up for quarterback Trey Lance a year ago. R3 (90) GDylan Parham, Memphis Now they add a long cover player who can give them a nice corner to go with Tre'Davious White. R1 (17) G Zion Johnson, Boston College He set career highs in every category imaginable for the Tar Heels. Day 2: The Vikings were trading back in the second round as well, first trading back from No. He will play in front of Lamar Jackson for a long time. He has the range you like in the back end. R6 (187) T Nick Zakelj, Fordham 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. R5 (147) DI D.J. He isnt great at getting to the second level, either in locating linebackers or disengaging from combination blocks at the defensive line. 60 overall player in the class with above-average run-blocking prowess and downfield pass-catching ability. Analysis: Predictably, New England traded down in the first round to gain picks; Strange is a solid player who will play for a decade but was not expected to be selected in the top 50, much less the first round. This is purely a projection. He does need to tackle better. R1 (8) WR Drake London, USC Grade: D+, Brett Veach had his best draft as Chiefs GM, although the trade up for Trent McDuffie was an overpayment for a corner who doesn't fit the scheme and has minimal upside. The 6-foot-4, 261-pound edge rusher out of Minnesota ran a 4.53-second 40-yard dash (96th percentile) and a 42-inch vertical jump (99th percentile). Ridder was seen as a fringe first-round quarterback, but the NFL evidently doesnt like this class. Austin's a nice complement to Pickens in the early fourth round, and I projected Pittsburgh selecting Pro Bowler Cam Heyward's brother, Connor, in the sixth round of my seven-round mock draft as a fullback/H-back. R4 (140) T Zach Tom, Wake Forest The first round was held on Thursday, April 28, and was followed by the second and third rounds on Friday, April 29. Dude.I was excited.at draft day.now like thousands of fans we are sorry u ever got drafted.. He earned 80.0-plus PFF grades in only two games in his Florida career and finished the 2021 season with just a 78.1 PFF grade. Many expected Green Bay to break its streak of not selecting a wide receiver in Round 1, but the team opted not to do so by grabbing PFFs top-ranked interior defensive lineman, Devonte Wyatt. After nine weeks, it's still too early to grade the player. R6 (182) LB Darrian Beavers, Cincinnati. Last season, the Gator earned a 92.0 PFF grade after amassing 574 yards on 100 attempts. They used a pick acquired in the Von Miller trade to add an explosive pass rusher in Bonitto. R6 (208) TE Connor Heyward, Michigan State Day 3: Smith is an athletic project, but hes a project well worth taking at this stage of the draft. Cade Mays is nasty and Kalon Barnes is more track star than star corner. R2 (44) WR John Metchie III, Alabama Fantasy football analyst Spencer 'the Guru' Urquhart (@spencertheguru) hosts a live Mock Draft Monday for the Guru Nation every week up until the start of the NFL season. He has some of the best hands in the draft, dropping just 5.2% of catchable targets in his college career. He snagged just one interception in his college career despite facing 130 targets. It was in 2021 that Ogbonnia finally started to make a difference as a pass-rusher. Jacksonville Jaguars: Travon Walker - EDGE, Georgia Georgia's Travon Walker is a great athlete and draft prospect, but I'm not totally sold on him being a better selection than Aidan Hutchinson with the first overall pick. Touchdown Wire Grade: A-. Linderbaum is the best center prospect PFF has ever evaluated. For more information on the players your favorite team drafted, its not too late to get the 2022 NFL Draft Guide, which includesexpanded scouting reports, unique advanced data, PFF grades and much more. McFadden and Beavers fill a big need at inside linebacker, as does Davidson at nose tackle and McKethan as a backup tackle. Back 2 Campus. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. His 94.1 run-defense grade wasnt too far behind Micah Parsons (94.8) PFF college record. The price might have been steep, but its easy to see Brown taking a jump in the Cardinals offense in 2022. He will step in at right tackle and give them a nice pair of bookends with Andrew Thomas. The Dolphins were No. Day 1: Smith has been on a meteoric rise in recent months. He's a playmaking linebacker who can do a lot of things. R6 (184) T Vederian Lowe, Illinois Love the aggression to go get him. In the following slide, I list each draft pick and a letter grade for them. His grading profile at UTSA leaves something to be desired, but Burford is coming off a career-high 76.8 PFF grade in 2021. Brown. May 2, 2022 11:13 am ET The Indianapolis Colts made their selections in the 2022 NFL draft and now it's time to hand out some arbitrary grades that will have no impact on the future of. He had 180 total pressures across five years in college, never grading lower than 74.8 overall. Ahmad Sauce Gardner is a strong fit in Robert Salehs defense, and its hard to poke holes in his profile from size to athleticism to college production. The offensive line was addressed on Day 3, with Thomas possessing the nasty streak and mobility to win the swing tackle spot as a rookie. At 6-foot-4, 246 pounds, McBride was PFFs No. section: | slug: 2022-nfl-draft-grades-tracker-analysis-for-every-selection-made-in-first-round | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Jacksonville Jaguars: Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia. Logan Bruss has played over 1,400 career snaps at right tackle and 352 career snaps at right guard, but he projects best as a guard in the NFL. I will highlight my favorite pick, my least favorite . R6 (235) EDGE Daniel Hardy, Montana State 1 talent at the top of the board. R4 (112) TE Daniel Bellinger, San Diego State Mathis will be a solid rotational player, and Robinson has the speed-power combination to be a good NFL back. Miami continues to add talent for Tua Tagovailoa to work with on offense. The Eagles surprised with their Jalen Hurts pick, but was it a smart move? Leal had an 88.3 PFF grade in 2020 and goes to a team with the right environment to find his best play. The Liberty quarterback was never going to be an immediate contributor considering how raw of a passer he is the mechanics, pocket presence and decision making are all major concerns. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft. They landed the rangy Hamilton, a bendy edge rusher with great potential (once returning from injury) in Ojabo, and an intriguing, athletic big man in Jones. Analysis: Miami did not have early picks because of trades for receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, who are obviously very good players. R2 (59) G Ed Ingram, LSU His talent could make the trade look like a shrewd one, however. Asamoah is a rangy linebacker who will eventually be able to cover and takes on blocks with authority. 13 min read First-round picks Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports There were picksand the. Day 2: Pitre doesnt have the cleanest positional projection to the NFL as a safety who played primarily in the slot at Baylor, but hes going to make Houstons defense better. 3:10 pm ET, 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Richardson fourth QB in top 10, Hunt Report: Kicking off college all-star game season, 2023 NFL Draft: Best team fits for top QB prospects, 2022 NFL Draft grades for every team: Lions among 'A's, NFL Week 14: Expert picks, best bets and more, Report: Japanese ace Senga gets $75M deal with Mets, WATCH: Blown call decides Georgia state championship, Missouri coach trolls Kansas over NCAA investigation, NFL Week 14 injury reports: Ravens' Jackson is out, Warriors show glimpse of playoff juggernaut vs. Celtics, Teixeira vs. Hill title fight added to UFC 283. Many have projected Tom to kick inside in the NFL, but his mirroring ability and athleticism should allow him to stick at tackle if thats how Green Bay plans to use him. This is a great fit in Miami. R1 (13) DI Jordan Davis, Georgia So, with the idea that such exercises are eventually doomed to irrelevance, here are Doug Farrar's and Mark Schofield's 2022 draft grades for every NFL team, with Mark handling the AFC, and. He is a fluid athlete who is, at a minimum, going to be a quality return specialist, as he was the highest-graded kick returner in the country last season. Kansas City gets an absolute steal here with Leo Chenal in the third round. R4 (132) WR Romeo Doubs, Nevada Analysis: Carolina played the quarterback market well, landing the talented Corral in the third round (paying the reasonable price of a 2023 third-round pick to move up for him) while greatly improving the offensive line with Ekwonu. The pre-draft process was not kind to Sanders. Murray has been PFFs second-highest graded passer on throws 20-plus yards downfield since entering the league in 2019 a good sign for Hollywood in the vertical slot threat role vacated by Christian Kirk. R2 (64) EDGE Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma 251 sold. Isaiah Spiller will eventually be the feature back with 1,000-plus scrimmage-yard potential. Kenny Pickett, George Pickens and Austin all add some much-needed talent on offense for the Steelers in this draft. They trade back and land a receiver who will give them more juice in the passing game. White is a speedy back with power who could have been picked in the third round. You can also follow along throughout the rest of the draft on Days 2 and 3 for more grades and more analysis. Unfortunately, we only have his past two seasons graded, but in those he was stingy as the Bearcats boundary corner. This might be a little high for him, but it certainly fills a need. 2023 MLB Draft order tracker . Day 1: Hill brings athleticism, solid collegiate production and versatility to the table. Grade: B+, It's typically hard to get amped about a team's draft when it feels like most of the picks won't be instant-impacts because of the veteran talent already on the roster. This kid is a mauler who will help them at right tackle right away. General manager Joe Douglas moved up to get Johnson and Hall (the best back in the draft) without losing significant value. Grade: B-, The Lions are ascending. The NFL draft moved onto the second and third rounds on. I like Hamilton, but I don't love him like most. Day 1: The Browns first-round pick went to the Texans as part of the Deshaun Watson trade. Be sure to refresh this page throughout the weekend to get the latest grades. He has excellent ball skills and shows real wide receiver chops in a tight ends body. Grading the Minnesota Vikings' 2022 NFL Draft Andrew Buller-Russ Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Trade down and trade down some more. These 2022 NFL Draft quick-snap grades are an indication of whether I think a prospect's selection is of appropriate value given his college film and athleticism scores. Day 2 was tremendous for Atlanta, and London was my WR1 in this class. This is one of the steals of the draft. Johnsons production profile is a bit concerning knowing that he played against FCS competition at Missouri State and never earned a single-season grade above 80.0. London is good. They needed to help Carson Wentz and Dotson will give them another speed player. He slid in the draft largely because of injuries, but even if he has to redshirt an entire season, Dean will be a steal at this spot in the draft. Joshua Williams could eventually be better than McDuffie. On a positive note, Strange is a versatile and elite athlete who excels in space. Olave recorded 12 touchdowns on passes thrown 20-plus yards downfield over the last two seasons at Ohio State, fourth in the FBS. R7 (249) T Rasheed Walker, Penn State Despite all that moving around, Green still earned PFF grades north of 75.0 in each of the last two seasons, and he should only continue to improve. I love this. 105 on the PFF big board. Robinson wasnt an elite athletic tester at that size, either. He also didnt grade particularly well at the 2022 Reeses Senior Bowl. He had six picks and three pass breakups but finished his college career with a missed tackle rate over 20%. Roberts was one of my favorite defensive line sleeper picks as he creates consistent pressure up front. He has elite length for the position and could make a real name for himself in press coverage, but he struggles in off coverage and in space. The Panthers opted for the top run-blocker in the class in Ekwonu. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories. Daniel Jeremiah's top 150 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft: Where did each player land? Burks averaged 8.6 yards after the catch per reception and broke 24 tackles on 115 receptions across the past two seasons. 53, might have been a better fit here, but Alec Pierce does still address a glaring hole at wide receiver. The Oregon product recorded over 30 pressures as a true freshman in 2019, and hes coming off a career-high 91.5 PFF pass-rushing grade last season. R2 (53) WR Alec Pierce, Cincinnati After trading back, the Vikings land PFFs No. Walker is so good at wrapping defenders up with his near 80-inch wingspan. He may have a limited role, but he can be useful in that role. He earned 80.0-plus PFF grades in only two games in his Florida career and finished the 2021 season with just a 78.1 PFF grade. All Rights Reserved. He has real size and power and has flown under the radar throughout the process. I know they could have gone receiver here, but they can wait. But not as much as the masses. 2022 NFL Draft: Grades for all Day 3 picks By PFF.com May 1, 2022 Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, Nevada brought even more trades, many surprise picks and even some notable un-drafted free agents. We'll see if the Seahawks trade for Baker Mayfield or roll with Drew Lock since they didn't select a quarterback. At 6-foot-4, 246 pounds, McBride was PFFs No. Haskins presents power and enough quickness to be the back needed to take the load off Derrick Henry. 1 overall pick will ultimately be judged based on whether he has a better career than the other top edge rushers in this years draft. They secured a beast on the defensive line in Davis to improve their run defense, acquired veteran A.J. Burford started the first two seasons of his college career at left guard before kicking out to left tackle. The coaching staff must have liked what they saw from him as a blitzer that season because he got deployed in that role more times in 2021 than he had in his entire collegiate career and racked up five sacks, 11 hits and 11 hurries. Day 1: The Broncos first-round pick was sent to the Seattle Seahawks as part of the Russell Wilson trade. Carter has potential as an inside playmaker, but time will tell if he was the best option at that position of need. Day 2: Nik Bonitto is a phenomenal value for the Broncos. In 2021, his 92.0 pass-rushing grade led the entire country in the off-ball linebacker position. He earned an 81.5 PFF coverage grade in 2021 with Alabama, allowing a passer rating of just 52.3. He is a former tight end and has the movement to prove it. Tampa Bay met its tight end need with the first pick in the fourth (Otton would have been a Day 2 selection if healthy this year) and again in the seventh (Kieft is a strong blocker). R5 (148) WR Khalil Shakir, Boise State The last two picks, albeit late, weren't fantastic. He fits a real area of need for Jacksonville. R6 (188) LB Malcolm Rodriguez, Oklahoma State Grades:Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7. R5 (176) LB Damone Clark, LSU The Cardinals parted with their fourth-round pick in a 2021 trade to select cornerback Marco Wilson and sent their fifth-rounder to Philadelphia for tight end Zach Ertz. In fact, Metchie led the conference in targets against single coverage with a step or more of separation over the past two seasons. The Georgia Bulldog like most players on the team is an elite athlete. Colin Cowherd's top 10 teams after NFL Draft, free agency. 2 option at tight end. Farrell brings a strong anchor to the defensive line, while Butler is more apt to win with quickness inside. I would've liked to see another pass catcher for Justin Fields though. R4 (137) QB Bailey Zappe, Western Kentucky Karlaftis posted the fourth-best win rate in the Power Five on true pass rushes this past season despite being consistently chipped, doubled and cut. R1 (18) WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas The worry is, given the competition level, he wasnt that stingy. Over 66% of his yards coming from vertical routes in 2021. This is a good, solid pick. Many have projected Tom to kick inside in the NFL, but his mirroring ability and athleticism should allow him to stick at tackle if thats how Green Bay plans to use him. R5 (178) DI John Ridgeway, Arkansas Even though he may end up at guard, he earned 89.0-plus run-blocking grades over the past three seasons. 38 - 45. Another middle linebacker? The 6-foot-5, 307-pounder ranked above the 89th percentile at the position historically at the combine in the 40-yard dash (5.03 second), broad jump (120-inches), three-cone drill (7.44 seconds) and pro agility (4.5 seconds). Ranked the eighth-best interior offensive lineman and the 147th-best player on the. R1 (31) S Daxton Hill, Michigan R3 (79) S JT Woods, Baylor Drake Jackson is a phenomenal value at No. Giving up all that arsenal to get Olave is risky if you ask me. Watson has all the physical tools of a No. Watson has all the physical tools of a No. Grade: B-, Hats off to the Browns for crushing the draft despite not having a first- or second-round pick. He was primarily a deep safety in college, but he can fill a more versatile role in Minnesota. Hell be a building block in Houston as Nick Caserio & Co. overhaul the roster. 27 to No. That shows up in PFF pass-rushing grades above 80.0 in three of his four college seasons. But as things stand right now, here's my analysis of each first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. See Full Boxscore. This is a bit early to take a running back, particularly following a trade-up, but theres not much to dislike about Halls profile as a prospect. Hes a former four-star recruit with some of the best range of any safety prospect in this class. Nathan Cooper & John Todd 05.02.2022 Share If you want our full thoughts on the players your team has added, you can check out the brand new SIS NFL Draft site for tons of great information. Day 3: The 242nd-ranked prospect on PFFs big board, Connor earned a 73.0-plus rushing grade in three of his college seasons, earning a career-high 76.4 grade in his junior season. With this new draft class, the AFC North only gets more competitive. R1 (9) OT Charles Cross, Mississippi State Hes a pure speed rusher that should immediately come to Denver as a designated pass-rusher on obvious passing downs. R4 (123) RB Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M R4 (134) T Spencer Burford, UTSA That's for sure. But the NFL is always going to look for 6-foot-4, 250-pound linebackers who test above the 90th percentile in the 40-yard dash, broad jump and short shuttle. Not only in the running game but as a receiver, as well. Hall can line up as a 3-5 technique in Todd Bowles defense and use his length to create problems for interior offensive linemen as another piece to put in place alongside Vita Vea. A pass rusher like Mafe was definitely in play in the second round. Travis Jones has first-round talent and lasted to the middle of the third round of the draft. PFF's Big Board for the 2023 NFL Draft offers three-year player grades, combine measurables, position rankings, and in-depth player analysis for all of the top draft prospects. Thats still going to be something to monitor as he makes the jump to the NFL, but his athleticism and footwork help make up for it. Williams 77 receptions the past two years were the second-most among Notre Dame receivers. Pacheco was a steal in the seventh round as a fast and hard-hitting runner. Stingley is an outstanding cover corner, but this is a little odd. R6 (213) TE John FitzPatrick, Georgia. Volson is a tough player who shifted between guard and tackle for the Bison. He has excellent athleticism and a really good feel for finding space and getting open. Heck, he could even be a wide receiver convert at the next level, just get White the ball in space and watch him go to work. R2 (45) EDGE David Ojabo, Michigan This should mean more man for Robert Saleh and crew. R2 (57) T Luke Goedeke, Central Michigan After that, the Packers smarten up. R6 (186) T Zachary Thomas, San Diego State The Broncos traded away Noah Fant and needed to add a body to the tight end corps and Dulcich can fit that bill. Grade: C, The Saints had another draft with minimal capital, something they've been doing long before the Rams made it cool. Dotson was No. Day 2: Corral wouldnt have been a good pick in Round 1, but he provides value late on Day 2. 53, might have been a better fit here, but Alec Pierce does still address a glaring hole at wide receiver. He complements what the Jets already have in C.J.Uzomah and Tyler Conklin really well. At the Senior Bowl in drills set up for losses on the defensive side, Asamoah was able to cover backs and tight ends well. 33 and adding No. Evan Neal is the cleanest fit as the player who spent time at right tackle in 2020 with Alabama. This is a great fit in Miami. Day 1: The Raiders had no first-round pick after trading for Davante Adams earlier in the offseason. Thomas pre-draft process was thrown for a loop when he tweaked a hamstring at the Senior Bowl. R2 (49) CB Alontae Taylor, Tennessee The Tulsa product earned a 92.1 PFF grade that ranked fourth among FBS tackles in 2021. His physical tools are off the charts, and they helped him to an FBS-leading big-time throw rate and rushing grade in 2021. His skill set overlaps with Kadarius Toneys, which could indicate that the Toney trade rumors last week werent entirely smoke. Grade: B, The Rams began with awesome draft picks and got progressively worse over the weekend. 2022 Picks. He isnt nearly as instinctual as his teammate Nakobe Dean, but man can the kid fly sideline to sideline. There are few bones to pick with Lloyds game as a prospect. Miami continues to add talent for Tua Tagovailoa to work with on offense. Whites rushing ability is a work in progress, though. 1 overall who never cleared a 75.0 PFF grade or 10% pressure rate in three seasons with the Bulldogs. Ebiketie earned 88.0-plus PFF pass-rushing grades in each of his final two seasons at Penn State to go along with 80th-plus percentile finishes in every athletic testing drill, save the bench press. Brown trade fallout; draft winners and losers; rookie WR projections, 2022 NFL Draft trade tracker: Full details on every draft-related move since start of the new league year, Georgia sets record for most players selected in seven-round draft. With Penn State's regular season now concluded, here's a look at the team's most interesting player grades released in the past month. Calcaterra temporarily gave up football due to concussions while at Oklahoma but proved his pass-catching skills again at SMU; he'll be a valuable backup or better in the NFL. The fit here is seamless, with Chris Olave stepping into the vertical-threat role in New Orleans offense as the WR2 opposite Michael Thomas. R1 (22) LB Quay Walker, Georgia Immediate draft grades provide a foundation for future evaluations. Grade: B, Jacksonville's draft waspuzzling. Andersen can be a special player for Atlanta. Quality player. R3 (84) Edge DeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M Olave is a speed receiver who will complement Michael Thomas, but this is a lot to give up to get him. With a fourth-round pick gained from a 2021 draft day trade with Pittsburgh, the Dolphins snagged Ezukanma, a reliable receiver without elite speed or quickness. The 6-foot-4, 267-pound edge defender doesnt have ideal lower-body strength but is twitchy for his size. R7 (238) G Thayer Munford, Ohio State His athletic ability is outstanding. The Giants decision to draft Thibodeaux at No. He allowed only 40 pressures across his four college seasons. Zion Johnson was a Rashawn Slater-esque pick in Round 1. R1 (5) EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon 15 overall on PFFs big board and was the favorite to be the first off-ball linebacker drafted. Top undrafted rookie free agents following the 2022 NFL Draft, 2022 NFL Draft Debrief: A.J. Everyone knows that he brings deep speed to the table after clocking a 4.28-second 40-yard at the NFL scouting combine. R2 (38) EDGE Arnold Ebiketie, Penn State Hill brings athleticism, solid collegiate production and versatility to the table. R3 (78) EDGE Alex Wright, UAB Paschal and Joseph were solid picks who could contribute right away. R2 (43) WR Wan'Dale Robinson, Kentucky If Seattle wants to run it better, they picked the wrong tackle. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He rounds out a receiving corps that has added Corey Davis, Elijah Moore, C.J. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at Breece Hall has outstanding contact balance, can produce as a receiver and tested extremely well athletically at the combine. R5 (173) G Marcus McKethan, North Carolina R3 (86) QB Malik Willis, Liberty Good pick. The Notre Dame products disappointing 40-yard dash time (4.59 seconds) doesnt show up as a concern on his tape. Thats not going to get any better in the NFL. Think Devin White in the Tampa Bay scheme. Any analysis of the Dolphins' 2022 draft must recognize the fact that Miami gave up its first-, second- and fourth-round picks for wideout Tyreek Hill, arguably the most . Day 1: The Bills had a need at cornerback, and they got one who excels at the line of scrimmage in Elam. R3 (73) TE Jelani Woods, Virginia After that, the Texans didn't move the needle much. Ur NFL grade is 68.8. May 2, 2022 3:00 pm ET Now that the 2022 NFL draft is in the rearview mirror, analysts have begun doling out grades for the Tennessee Titans' class. Landing in Tennessee will give him a chance to sit and develop. Johnson earned an 80.0-plus grade as both a pass-blocker and a run-blocker last season, recording just one penalty en route to an honorable mention PFF All-American nod. Cross is a phenomenal value for the Colts at No. Did the Packers make the right call in trading up for Jordan Love? In fact, it would have been the slowest among NFL quarterbacks this past season. 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