NFL Draft 2022: Day 3 picks, live instant grades, trades, tracker, updates
The 2022 NFL Draft continues on Saturday with rounds 4 through 7.
On Thursday, Jacksonville selected Georgia edge rusher Travon Walker with the No. 1 overall pick. The first five players selected were defenders, and three of the next four picks were offensive lineman.
In the middle portion of the draft, trades were the name of the game. The Titans made the move of the first round, trading A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles for the No. 18 and No. 101 overall picks. Tennessee selected Treylon Burks at No. 18 to fill Brown's spot.
Baltimore acquired the No. 23 overall pick from Arizona in exchange for receiver Hollywood Brown, a move that doesn't make a lot of on-field sense for either team.
Only one quarterback was selected, with Pittsburgh taking Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett at No. 20 overall. Three more QBs were taken Friday, including Liberty QB Malik Willis drafted by the Titans in the third round.
Follow along with the picks below during the busiest day of the weekend.
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2022 NFL Draft pick tracker
Day 3
106. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Jacksonville) | Cade Otton, TE, Washington
Instant grade: A
107. Houston Texans (from Seattle via Cleveland) | Dameon Pierce, RB, Florida
Instant grade: B-minus
108. Cleveland Browns (from Houston) | Perrion Winfrey, DL, Oklahoma
Instant grade: B
109. Seattle Seahawks (from NY Jets) | Coby Bryant, DB, Cincinnati
Instant grade: A
110. Baltimore Ravens (from NY Giants) | Daniel Faalele, OL, Minnesota
Instant grade: B
111. New York Jets (from Carolina) | Max Mitchell, OT, Louisiana
Instant grade: B-plus
112. New York Giants (from Chicago) | Daniel Bellinger, TE, San Diego State
Instant grade: C-plus
113. Washington Commanders | Percy Butler, DB, Louisiana
Instant grade: C-plus
114. New York Giants (from Atlanta) | Dane Belton, DB, Iowa
Instant grade: B-plus
115. Denver Broncos | Damarri Mathis, DB, Pitt
Instant grade: B-plus
116. Denver Broncos (from Seattle) | Eyioma Uwazurike, DL, Iowa State
Instant grade: C-plus
117. New York Jets (from Minnesota) | Michael Clemons, DE, Texas A&M
Instant grade: A
118. Minnesota Vikings (from Cleveland) | Akayleb Evans, CB, Missouri
Instant grade: B
119. Baltimore Ravens | Jalyn Armour-Davis, DB,
Instant grade: B-plus
120. Carolina Panthers (from New Orleans via Washington) | Brandon Smith, LB, Penn State
Instant grade: B-plus
121. New England Patriots (from Miami via Kansas City) | Jack Jones, DB, Arizona State
Instant grade: B
122. Las Vegas Raiders (from Indianapolis via Minnesota) | Zamir White, RB, Georgia
Instant grade: B
123. Los Angeles Chargers | Isaiah Spiller, RB, Texas A&M
Instant grade: A-minus
124. Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia via Houston) | Cade York, K, LSU
Instant grade: C
125. Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh) | Erik Ezukanma, WR, Texas Tech
Instant grade: B-minus
126. Las Vegas Raiders (from Minnesota) | Neil Farrell, DL, LSU
Instant grade: B-plus
127. New England Patriots | Pierre Strong, RB, South Dakota State
Instant grade: B-plus
128. Baltimore Ravens (from Arizona) | Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State
Instant grade: B-plus
129. Dallas Cowboys | Jake Ferguson, TE, Wisconsin
Instant grade: B
130. Baltimore Ravens (from Buffalo) | Jordan Stout, P, Penn State
Instant grade: C-minus
131. Tennessee Titans | Hassan Haskins, RB, Michigan
OUR GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of Michigan's Hassan Haskins at No. 131 overall in 2022 NFL Draft
132. Green Bay Packers | Romeo Doubs, WR, Nevada
Instant grade: B
133. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jake Camarda, P, Georgia
Instant grade: C-minus
134. San Francisco 49ers | Spencer Burford, OL, UTSA
Instant grade: B-plus
135. Kansas City Chiefs | Joshua Williams, CB, Fayetteville State
Instant grade: B-plus
136. Cincinnati Bengals | Cordell Volson, OL, North Dakota State
Instant grade: B-plus
137. New England Patriots (from LA Rams via Houston and Carolina) | Bailey Zappe, QB, Western Kentucky
Instant grade: B
138. Pittsburgh Steelers (compensatory) | Calvin Austin III, WR, Memphis
Instant grade: A
139. Baltimore Ravens (compensatory) | Isaiah Likely, TE, Coastal Carolina
Instant grade: C-plus
140. Green Bay Packers (compensatory) | Zach Tom, OL, Wake Forest
Instant grade: B-plus
141. Baltimore Ravens (compensatory) | Damarion Williams, DB, Houston
Instant grade: B
142. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory) | Decobie Durant, DB, SC State
Instant grade: B
143. Tennessee Titans (compensatory) | Chig Okonkwo, TE, Maryland
OUR GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of Maryland's Chig Okonkwo at No. 143 overall in 2022 NFL Draft
Round 5
144. Washington Commanders (from Jacksonville via Carolina) | Sam Howell, QB, UNC
Instant grade: B
145. Kansas City Chiefs (from Detroit via Denver and Seattle) | Darian Kinnard, OL, Kentucky
Instant grade: A
146. New York Giants (from NY Jets) | Micah McFadden, LB, Indiana
Instant grade: B
147. New York Giants | DJ Davidson, DL, Arizona State
Instant grade: B-plus
148. Buffalo Bills (from Houston via Chicago) |Khalil Shakir, WR, Boise State
Instant grade: A-minus
149. Washington Commanders (from Carolina) | Cole Turner, TE, Nevada
Instant grade: B-minus
150. Houston Texans (from Chicago) | Thomas Booker, DL, Stanford
Instant grade: B
151. Atlanta Falcons | Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU
Instant grade: B-minus
152. Denver Broncos | Delarrin Turner-Yell, DB, Oklahoma
Instant grade: B-minus
153. Seattle Seahawks | Tariq Woolen, CB, UTSA
Instant grade: A
154. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Washington via Philadelphia) | Snoop Conner, RB, Ole Miss
Instant grade: B-minus
155. Dallas Cowboys (from Cleveland) | Matt Waletzko, OL, North Dakota
Instant grade: B-plus
156. Cleveland Browns (from Baltimore via Minnesota) | Jerome Ford, RB, Cincinnati
Instant grade: B-plus
157. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Minnesota via Jacksonville) | Zyon McCollum, DB, Sam Houston State
Instant grade: A-minus
158. Seattle Seahawks (from Miami via New England and Kansas City) | Tyreke Smith, DE, Ohio State
Instant grade: B-plus
159. Indianapolis Colts | Eric Johnson, DL, Missouri State
Instant grade: C
160. Los Angeles Chargers | Otito Ogbonnia, DL, UCLA
Instant grade: B-plus
161. New Orleans Saints | D'Marco Jackson, LB, Appalachian State
Instant grade: A-minus
162. Denver Broncos (from Philadelphia via Houston) | Montrell Washington, WR, Samford
Instant grade: B-minus
163. Tennessee Titans (from Pittsburgh via NY Jets) | Kyle Philips, WR, UCLA
OUR GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of UCLA WR Kyle Philips at No. 163 overall in 2022 NFL Draft
164. Los Angeles Rams (from New England via Las Vegas) | Kyren Williams, RB, Notre Dame
Instant grade: B
165. Minnesota Vikings (from Las Vegas) | Esezi Otomewo, DE, Minnesota
Instant grade: B-minus
166. Cincinnati Bengals (from Arizona via Philadelphia via Houston) | Tycen Anderson, DB, Toledo
Instant grade: B-plus
167. Dallas Cowboys | DaRon Bland, DB, Fresno State
Instant grade: C
168. Chicago Bears (from Buffalo) | Braxton Jones, OL, Southern Utah
Instant grade: C-plus
169. Minnesota Vikings (from Tennessee via Las Vegas) | Ty Chandler, RB, UNC
Instant grade: A-minus
170. Houston Texans (from Tampa Bay via New England) | Teagan Quitoriano, TE, Oregon State
Instant grade: C
171. Denver Broncos (from Green Bay) | Luke Wattenberg, OL, Washington
Instant grade: B
172. San Francisco 49ers | Samuel Womack, DB, Toledo
Instant grade: C-plus
173. New York Giants (from Kansas City via Baltimore) | Marcus McKethan, OL, UNC
Instant grade: C-plus
174. Chicago Bears (from Cincinnati) | Dominique Robinson, LB, Miami (OH)
Instant grade: A-minus
175. Las Vegas Raiders (from LA Rams) | Matthew Butler, DL, Tennessee
Instant grade: A-minus
176. Dallas Cowboys (compensatory) | Damone Clark, LB, LSU
Instant grade: A-minus
177. Detroit Lions (compensatory) | James Mitchell, TE, Virginia Tech
Instant grade: A-minus
178. Dallas Cowboys (compensatory) | John Ridgeway, DL, Arkansas
Instant grade: B
179. Green Bay Packers (from Indianapolis via Denver; compensatory) | Kingsley Enagbare, EDGE, South Carolina
Instant grade: A-minus
6th round
180. Buffalo Bills (from Jacksonville) | Matt Araiza, P, San Diego State
Instant grade: A
181. Philadelphia Eagles (from Detroit) | Kyron Johnson, LB, Kansas
Instant grade: B
182. New York Giants | Darrian Beavers, LB, Cincinnati
Instant grade: A-minus
183. New England Patriots (from Houston) | Kevin Harris, RB, South Carolina
Instant grade: B-plus
184. Minnesota Vikings (from NY Jets) | Vederian Lowe, OL, Illinois
Instant grade: A-minus
185. Buffalo Bills (from Carolina) | Christian Benford, DB, Villanova
Instant grade: B
186. Chicago Bears | Zach Thomas, OL, San Diego State
Instant grade: C-plus
187. San Francisco 49ers (from Denver) | Nick Zakelj, OL, Fordham
Instant grade: C-plus
188. Detroit Lions (from Seattle via Jacksonville and Philadelphia) | Malcolm Rodriguez, LB, Oklahoma State
Instant grade: A-minus
189. Carolina Panthers (from Washington) | Amare Barno, EDGE, Virginia Tech
Instant grade: B-plus
190. Atlanta Falcons | Justin Shaffer, OL, Georgia
Instant grade: C-plus
191. Minnesota Vikings (from Baltimore via Kansas City) | Jalen Nailor, WR, Michigan State
Instant grade: A-minus
192. Indianapolis Colts (from Minnesota) | Andrew Olgetree, TE, Youngstown State
Instant grade: B-minus
193. Dallas Cowboys (from Cleveland) | Devin Harper, LB, Oklahoma State
Instant grade: B
194. New Orleans Saints (from Indianapolis via Philadelphia) | Jordan Jackson, DL, Air Force
Instant grade: C-plus
195. Los Angeles Chargers | Jamaree Salyer, OL, Georgia
Instant grade: B-plus
196. Baltimore Ravens (from Miami) | Tyler Badie, RB, Missouri
Instant grade: A-minus
197. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Philadelphia) | Gregory Junior, DB, Ouachita Baptist
Instant grade: B
198. Philadelphia Eagles (from Pittsburgh via Jacksonville) | Grant Calcaterra, TE, SMU
Instant grade: B
199. Carolina Panthers (from Las Vegas) | Cade Mays, OL, Tennessee
Instant grade: A-minus
200. New England Patriots | Sam Roberts, Northwest Missouri State
Instant grade: C
201. Arizona Cardinals | Keaontay Ingram, RB, USC
Instant grade: A-minus
202. Cleveland Browns (from Dallas) | Mike Woods, WR, Oklahoma
Instant grade: B-minus
203. Chicago Bears (from Buffalo) | Trestan Ebner, RB, Baylor
Instant grade: B-minus
204. Tennessee Titans | Theo Jackson, DB, Tennessee
OUR GRADE: Grading Tennessee Titans pick of Tennessee Vols' Theo Jackson at No. 204 overall in NFL Draft
205. Houston Texans (from Green Bay) | Austin Deculus, OL, LSU
Instant grade: C-plus
206. Denver Broncos (from Tampa Bay via NY Jets and Philadelphia) | Matt Henningsen, DL, Wisconsin
Instant grade: B
207. Chicago Bears (from San Francisco via NY Jets and Houston) | Doug Kramer, OL, Illinois
Instant grade: C
208. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Kansas City) | Connor Heyward, TE/FB, Michigan State
Instant grade: C
209. Buffalo Bills (from Cincinnati) | Luke Tenuta, OL, Virginia Tech
Instant grade: C
210. New England Patriots (from LA Rams) | Chasen Hines, OL, LSU
Instant grade: C
211. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory) | Quentin Lake, DB, UCLA
Instant grade: C-plus
212. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory) | Derion Kendrick, DB, Georgia
Instant grade: A-minus
213. Atlanta Falcons (compensatory) | John FitzPatrick, TE, Georgia
Instant grade: C
214. Los Angeles Chargers (compensatory) | Ja'Sir Taylor, DB, Wake Forest
Instant grade: B
215. Arizona Cardinals (compensatory) | Lecitus Smith, OL, Virginia Tech
Instant grade: C-plus
216. Indianapolis Colts (compensatory) | Curtis Brooks, DL, Cincinnati
Instant grade: C-plus
217. Detroit Lions (compensatory) | James Houston, EDGE, Jackson State
Instant grade: A-minus
218. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from LA Rams; compensatory) | Ko Kieft, TE, Minnesota
Instant grade: B
219. Tennessee Titans (compensatory) | Chance Campbell, LB, Ole Miss
OUR GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of Ole Miss' Chance Campbell at No. 219 overall in 2022 NFL Draft
220. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory) | Kalia Davis, DL, UCF
Instant grade: C-plus
221. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory) | Tariq Castro-Fields, DB, Penn State
Instant grade: A-minus
7th round
222. Jacksonville Jaguars | Montaric Brown, CB, Arkansas
Instant grade: B
223. Cleveland Browns (from Detroit) | Isaiah Thomas, DE, Oklahoma
Instant grade: C-plus
224. Miami Dolphins (from Houston via New England and Baltimore) | Cameron Goode, DE, California
Instant grade: B-minus
225. Pittsburgh Steelers (from NY Jets) | Mark Robinson, LB, Ole Miss
Instant grade: B
226. Chicago Bears (from Cincinnati via NY Giants) | Ja’Tyre Carter, OL, Southern
Instant grade: C-plus
227. Minnesota Vikings (from Carolina via Las Vegas) | Nick Muse, TE, South Carolina
Instant grade: C-plus
228. Green Bay Packers (from Chicago via Houston) | Tariq Carpenter, LB, Georgia Tech
Instant grade: B
229. Seattle Seahawks | Bo Melton, WR, Rutgers
Instant grade: B-plus
230. Washington Commanders | Chris Paul, OL, Tulsa
Instant grade: B
231. Buffalo Bills (from Atlanta) | Baylon Spector, LB, Clemson
Instant grade: B
232. Denver Broncos | Falon Hicks, DB, Washington
Instant grade: C-plus
233. Seattle Seahawks (from Minnesota via Kansas City) | Dareke Young, WR, Lenoir-Rhyne
Instant grade: B-plus
234. Green Bay Packers (from Cleveland via Detroit and Denver) | Jonathan Ford, DL, Miami (Fla.)
Instant grade: C
235. Los Angeles Rams (from Baltimore via Jacksonville and Tampa Bay and Jacksonville) | Daniel Hardy, EDGE, Montana State
Instant grade: B-minus
236. Los Angeles Chargers | Deane Leonard, CB, Ole Miss
Instant grade: B
237. Detroit Lions (from New Orleans via Philadelphia) | Chase Lucas, DB, Arizona State
Instant grade: B
238. Las Vegas Raiders (from Miami via LA Rams) | Thayer Munford, OL, Ohio State
Instant grade: A-minus
239. Indianapolis Colts | Rodney Thomas, DB, Yale
Instant grade: B-plus
240. Washington Commanders (from Philadelphia via Indianapolis) | Christian Holmes, DB, Oklahoma State
Instant grade: B-plus
241. Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Oladokun, QB, South Dakota State
Instant grade: B
242. Carolina Panthers (from New England via Miami) | Kalon Barnes, DB, Baylor
Instant grade: B
243. Kansas City Chiefs (from Las Vegas via New England) | Jaylen Watson, DB, Washington State
Instant grade: A-minus
244. Arizona Cardinals | Christian Matthew, DB, Valdosta State
Instant grade: B-minus
245. New England Patriots (from Dallas via Houston) | Andrew Stueber, OL, Michigan
Instant grade: B-plus
246. Cleveland Browns (from Buffalo) | Dawson Deaton, OL, Texas Tech
Instant grade: C
247. Miami Dolphins (from Tennessee) | Skylar Thompson, QB, Kansas State
Instant grade: C-minus
248. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Andre Anthony, LB, LSU
Instant grade: C
249. Green Bay Packers | Rasheed Walker, OL, Penn State
Instant grade: B-plus
250. Las Vegas Raiders (from San Francisco via Denver and Minnesota) | Brittain Brown, RB, UCLA
Instant grade: C-plus
251. Kansas City Chiefs | Isiah Pacheco, RB, Rutgers
Instant grade: B-plus
252. Cincinnati Bengals | Jeffrey Gunter, EDGE, Coastal Carolina
Instant grade: B-plus
253. Los Angeles Rams | Russ Yeast, DB, Kansas State
Instant grade: C-plus
254. Chicago Bears (from LA Chargers; compensatory) | Elijah Hicks, DB, Cal
Instant grade: C-plus
255. Chicago Bears (from LA Chargers; compensatory) | Trenton Gill, P, NC State
Instant grade: C-minus
256. Arizona Cardinals (compensatory) | Jesse Luketa, LB, Penn State
Instant grade: C
257. Arizona Cardinals (compensatory) | Marquis Hayes, OL, Oklahoma
Instant grade: B
258. Green Bay Packers (compensatory) |
Instant grade:
259. Kansas City Chiefs (compensatory) |
Instant grade:
260. Los Angeles Chargers (compensatory) |
Instant grade:
261. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Tampa Bay; compensatory) |
Instant grade:
262. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory) |
Instant grade:
Day 2
2nd round
33. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Jacksonville) | Logan Hall, DE, Houston
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: There's no doubt about his effort level, but Hall was miscast as a defensive tackle at Houston. Hall needs some technique refinement, but his footwork and effort level will find him on the field.
34. Green Bay Packers (from Detroit via Minnesota) | Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: It fits the mold of Packers receivers of late. Watson is lanky and fast, and can win one-on-one battles deep down the field. No matter what you think about how much of the route tree he will utilize, he will be a deep threat Day 1.
35. Tennessee Titans (from New York Jets) | Roger McCreary, DB, Auburn
TITANS DRAFT GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of Auburn's Roger McCreary at No. 35 in 2022 NFL Draft
36. New York Jets (from NY Giants) | Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Hall was generally considered one of the best running backs in this class, but I don't think he will get (or should get) a ton of immediate playing time with the Jets. A curious trade up.
37. Houston Texans | Jalen Pitre, DB, Baylor
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: There's nothing immediately notable about his film except that he makes plays everywhere. He reminds me a little of Antoine Winfield Jr. in that he could have a major impact as a rookie as a versatile safety in Lovie Smith's defense.
38. Atlanta Falcons (from Carolina via NY J) | Arnold Ebiketie, DE, Penn State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Ebiketie is a solid player who isn't as explosive as most think, according to the film. We haven't seen the best of Ebiketie, but I'm not sure that looks like a long-term starter.
39. Chicago Bears | Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: A physical player who is a good fit for the Bears defense. Gordon can be a really good special teams player Year 1 and has no issue playing physical football. A first-round talent at No. 39.
40. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) | Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota
Instant grade: A
Analysis: I love this pick. A weak spot of mine when looking at young, raw pass-rushing defensive ends is that projection is difficukt without seeing some progression in college. Mafe got better with handwork and understanding angles when engaged, and the athleticism is undeniable. If he can have moderate success as a situation pass rusher as a rookie, that's a good start. High ceiling.
41. Seattle Seahawks | Kenneth Walker, RB, Michigan State
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Walker is the very best pure-runner running back in this draft. His pass-catching ability was underdeveloped; often, his drops and wayward pass targets made it look like he had never been coached as a out-of-the-backfield pass catcher. Walker is too good to not improve there. Good pick.
42. Minnesota Vikings (from Washington via Indianapolis) | Andrew Booth, CB, Clemson
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Booth plays the ball really well and is very physical when engaged near the line of scrimmage. I have no idea why he dropped. Good size, good movement skills. Consistency will prove key.
43. New York Giants (from Atlanta) | Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Kentucky
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Robinson was so fun to watch with the ball in hands at Kentucky. Robinson was able to make plays down the field but is going to play most of all in the slot and as a third-down converter. He may succeed more with a different quarterback, which is no different than the rest of the Giants receivers.
44. Houston Texans (from Cleveland) | John Metchie III, WR, Alabama
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: I'd bet anything that Metchie becomes a quality WR2 in the NFL. There are few things Metchie can't do as a wide receiver. Metchie's health may determine the success of his rookie year, but this is a good pick for a good player who will find playing time toi earn at Houston.
45. Baltimore Ravens | David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Ojabo tore his Achilles during his pro day. Still, Ojabo is a top-15 player in this draft on my board. A prototypical defensive end that got better and was super productive last season at Michigan. A very Ravens pick.
46. Detroit Lions (from Minnesota) | Josh Paschal, DE, Kentucky
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Paschal won't be an edge-bending defensive end but will succeed in eating up blockers and disengaging. He's a little undersized to be a consistent three-technique, but he can be a disruptive odd-man front lineman. Good hands and good instincts.
47. Washington Commanders (from Indianapolis) | Phidarian Mathis, DT, Alabama
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Much like Paschal, Mathis isn't going to rack up the sacks and disruptive plays. A solid player who uses his hands well.
48. Chicago Bears (from LA Chargers) | Jaquan Brisker, DB, Penn State
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Brisker was unleashed around the box as a playmaker at Penn State. The Bears should use him similarly. Good pick.
49. New Orleans Saints | Alontae Taylor, DB, Tennessee
Instant grade: B
Analysis: The Saints love using college cornerbacks as safeties, and this is a good spot for Taylor. His size and speed is plus, and he is a willing tackler.
50. New England Patriots (from Miami via Kansas City) | Tyquan Thornton, WR, Baylor
Instant grade: C-minus
Analysis: Thornton is a fast and lanky receiver, but doesn't attack the ball like you'd want from a 6-3 receiver.
51. Philadelphia Eagles | Cameron Jurgens, C, Nebraska
Instant grade: B
Analysis: A mobile and long-armed center who is the prototypical modern center. Will he be able to block heavier, explosive defensive lineman?
52. Pittsburgh Steelers | George Pickens, WR, Georgia
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Pickens was the best receiver available. As long as the knee checked out that he injured last spring that kept him out for most of last season, this is such a high upside pick. He high points the football and can run after the catch. I can't tell you why the Patriots opted for Tyquan Thornton when Pickens was available. They're not close as prospects.
53. Indianapolis Colts (from Las Vegas via Green Bay) | Alec Pierce, WR, Cincinnati
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Pierce is another longer and speedier receiver; Pierce can win one-on-one battles and does fit well with Michael Pittman. His route tree should only grow.
54. Kansas City Chiefs (from New England) | Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: This is a really good fit. Moore can be a terror at slot as the guy that can help break down defenses trying to keep Patrick Mahomes from pushing the ball downfield. He will catch 50+ passes next season. Mark it down.
55. Arizona Cardinals | Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: McBride is a little stocky and isn't the kind of athlete that succeeds in the modern NFL at tight end. He was the first tight end selected this weekend, but he was not my TE1.
56. Dallas Cowboys | Sam Williams, DE, Ole Miss
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Williams can be a situational pass rusher as a rookie, but how much more can he do?
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Buffalo) | Luke Goedeke, OL, Central Michigan
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Goedeke is a prototypical Bucs mauling offensive lineman. If he gets used to the speed of the NFL as a rookie, he could start by year's end.
58. Atlanta Falcons (from Tennessee) | Troy Anderson, LB, Montana State
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Anderson is a downhill linebacker who has the athletic tools to be a quality linebacker in time. The Falcons will hope to grow him into a three-down backer; he is not that yet.
59. Minnesota Vikings (from Green Bay) | Ed Ingram, OL, LSU
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Ingram is a good run blocker whose pass blocking needs work. I don't see the footwork and consistency that makes up a quality starting guard.
60. Cincinnati Bengals (from Tampa Bay via Buffalo) | Cam Taylor-Britt, DB, Nebraska
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Taylor-Britt is solid in coverage, and he's likely to be a safety as a pro. That being said, I'm not sold on his playmaking ability as a versatile safety. We'll see.
61. San Francisco 49ers | Drake Jackson, DE, USC
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Jackson was a heralded recruit who was good, but not great, at USC. Jackson, while undersized at 6-2 and 250 pounds, has shown sparks. Even a little progression as a pass rusher would give him a shot at a long career in the NFL.
62. Kansas City Chiefs | Bryan Cook, DB, Cincinnati
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: The Chiefs needed to rebuild the depth at secondary, and Cook has the sense and athleticism to play as a rookie. Another versatile DB.
63. Buffalo Bills (from Cincinnati) | James Cook, RB, Georgia
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: I like James Cook as a pass-catching back and a guy who can get a hot hand. But it's a busy backfield in Buffalo.
64. Denver Broncos (from LA Rams) | Nik Bonitto, EDGE, Oklahoma
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: A polarizing prospect who was not utilized completely at Georgia, it would not surprise me to see him be a big part of the Broncos defense late in his rookie season. He has the quickness and the sense for the ball.
3rd round
65. Jacksonville Jaguars | Luke Fortner, OL, Kentucky
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Fortner can become a starter right away at either center or guard. He is a solid player who shows angle understanding and can move,
66. Minnesota Vikings (from Detroit) | Brian Asamoah, LB, Oklahoma
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Asamoah could be a really good special teamer, but I'm unsure if he can be a three-down linebacker.
67. New York Giants | Josh Ezeudu, OL, UNC
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Ezeudu played at tackle at UNC but will go down to guard at the pros. He needs help with his technique and pass-pro stance; he stands up far too often.
68. Cleveland Browns (from Houston) | Martin Emerson, DB, Mississippi State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Emerson has a real shot at playing time as a rookie as an outside corner.
69. Tennessee Titans (from NY Jets) | Nicholas Petit-Frere, OL, Ohio State
OUR GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of Ohio State's Nicholas Petit-Frere at No. 69 in 2022 NFL Draft
70. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Carolina) | Chad Muma, LB, Wyoming
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Muma is a player who can do everything, though I'm not sure what his NFL trait is. He does have good instincts and loves to play physical.
71. Chicago Bears | Velus Jones, WR, Tennessee
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Jones is far from his finished product, but he is a speedy receiver that excelled in Year 1 of Josh Heupel at Tennessee. The Bears need more receivers, and I like Jones' odds in breaking into the rotation eventually.
72. Seattle Seahawks | Abraham Lucas, OL, Washington State
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Did Seattle just find its bookend tackles in a single weekend? Lucas may not start immediately a la Charles Cross, but he is a prototypical right tackle. I liked him more than others. The run game progression will come.
73. Indianapolis Colts (from Washington) | Jelani Woods, TE, Virginia
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Woods is a large human being that is still learning how to play tight end. He is a long term project for the Colts.
74. Atlanta Falcons | Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Ridder has some consistency issues and doesn't handle pressure like you'd like, which is why he fell to the third round. He is a good enough athlete that it shouldn't be a problem with more coaching. No immediate pressure to play, either.
75. Houston Texans (from Denver) | Christian Harris, LB, Alabama
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Harris can do a lot of things, but what exactly does he do on an NFL defense? There's few off-ball blitz-heavy linebackers nowadays.
76. Baltimore Ravens | Travis Jones, DT, UConn
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Jones can play over the center and disengage from blocks. Consistency won't be a problem at Baltimore, because he won't play without it.
77. Indianapolis Colts (from Minnesota) | Bernhard Raimann, OT, Central Michigan
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Raimann should not have fallen this far. He is a solid technician and athlete that can play at tackle in the NFL.
78. Cleveland Browns | Alex Wright, DE, UAB
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Wright is a developmental prospect who will need time to get better.
79. Los Angeles Chargers | JT Woods, S, Baylor
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: A playmaker with good size, Woods will be another playmaker in that Chargers backfield.
80. Denver Broncos (from New Orleans via Houston) | Greg Dulcich, TE, UCLA
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Dulcich could break out in the Broncos' offense by Year 2 or 3, but he also needs to improve his blocking to be an every-down tight end.
81. New York Giants (from Miami) | Cordale Flott, CB, LSU
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: I like the thought of Flott in the slot, where he could play a lot of snaps early in his career.
82. Atlanta Falcons (from Indianapolis) | DeAngelo Malone, LB, WKU
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Another linebacker who may or may not be a three-down linebacker.
83. Philadelphia Eagles | Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia
Instant grade: A-plus
Analysis: Dean's slide, according to reports, were due to a pectoral injury on his medical report. That aside, he was one of the top playmakers in this draft. Sideline-to-sideline player who loves to play physical and can cover backs and tight ends. Medicals aside, a top 15 player.
84. Pittsburgh Steelers | DeMarvin Leal, DL, Texas A&M
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Leal is a tweener, and the Steelers do a really good job at identifying where they belong. My guess is that Leal plays early as a pass rusher inside.
85. New England Patriots | Marcus Jones, DB, Houston
Instant grade: A
Analysis: He is an electric player who has wonderful ball skills. But is he an NFL man coverage corner? I think so.
86. Tennessee Titans (from Las Vegas) | Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
OUR GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of Liberty's Malik Willis at No. 86 overall in 2022 NFL Draft
87. Arizona Cardinals | Cameron Thomas, DE, San Diego State
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Thomas should have been picked higher, and he should contribute early with his activity and sound two-way technique.
88. Dallas Cowboys | Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Consistency and playing through physicality is an issue for Tolbert, who otherwise played really well at South Alabama.
89. Buffalo Bills | Terrel Bernard, LB, Baylor
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Bernard can be a valuable player in time off the ball and in coverage.
90. Las Vegas Raiders | Dylan Parham, OL, Memphis
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Parham could start by the end of his rookie season with his ability to drive people off the ball. We'll see if he can handle the athletic three-techniques and stunts in the NFL.
91. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Rachaad White, RB, Arizona State
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: White should feature as a pass catcher out of the backfield, which he did a lot in Arizona State.
92. Green Bay Packers | Sean Rhyan, OL, UCLA
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Rhyan has good balance and footwork, which means he could play as a rookie.
93. San Francisco 49ers | Ty Davis-Price, RB, LSU
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Davis-Price is a solid runner between the tackles and should be a solid special teamer.
94. Carolina Panthers (from Kansas City via New England) | Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Corral's deep ball and arm ability is among the best in the draft. Decision making and consistency under the structure of an NFL offense will have to improve, but there are tools here.
95. Cincinnati Bengals | Zachary Carter, DL, Florida
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Carter showed some pass rush ability at Florida, but where does he play as a pro?
96. Indianapolis Colts (from LA Rams via Denver) | Nick Cross, S, Maryland
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Cross should have been a second-rounder at worst. Cross can play the back end and make the right decisions as a free safety. There aren't many of those in this draft.
97. Detroit Lions (compensatory) | Kerby Joseph, DB, Illinois
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Joseph broke out last season and plays moreso around the line of scrimmage and in the slot.
98. Washington Commanders ( from New Orleans; compensatory) | Brian Robinson, RB, Alabama
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Robinson is a physical runner who bounces off tacklers. We'll see how he blocks and catches the ball in the pros.
99. Cleveland Browns (compensatory) | David Bell, WR, Purdue
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Bell did not test well, but his film is so, so good for a slot "gadget" guy. He'll make his mark in the NFL.
100. Arizona Cardinals (from Baltimore; compensatory) | Myjai Sanders, DE, Cincinnati
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Sanders won't be a three-down end at 229 pounds, but he will surprise with his strength early in his career.
101. New York Jets (from New Orleans via Tennessee; compensatory) | Jeremy Ruckert, TE, Ohio State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: A blocker first, Ruckert can be a dependable backup.
102. Miami Dolphins (from San Francisco; compensatory) | Channing Tindall, LB, Georgia
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Tindall lost some playing time later in his Georgia career as he rotated with Nakobe Dean and others. Can he play off the line of scrimmage in the NFL?
103. Kansas City Chiefs (compensatory) | Leo Chanal, LB, Wisconsin
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Chanal would surprise to be more than a core special teamer early in his career.
104. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory) | Logan Bruss, OL, Wisconsin
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Bruss seems like the kind of lineman that excels with the Rams, as a mauler who gets the coaching to handle himself in space.
105. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory) | Danny Gray, WR, SMU
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Gray could be a slot receiver if and when San Francisco trades Deebo Samuel.
1st round
1. Jacksonville Jaguars | Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Instant grade: C-minus
Analysis: Picking traits over the film and a more polished and talented player is a move poorly-run franchises make. Walker could end up playing a long time, but he has to have a Myles Garrett-type impact. While Walker has the physical tools and quickness to be a good NFL player, I don't trust the Jaguars to help him fulfill his potential.
2. Detroit Lions | Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Michigan
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Hutchinson is the top edge player in the draft. His motor and pass-rushing technique is the best among the top defenders.
3. Houston Texans | Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Stingley's freshman film is the stuff of legend. We didn't see the same level of play last season, but he has the traits to be one of the league's best cornerbacks if he stays completely engaged.
4. New York Jets | Sauce Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
Instant grade: A-plus
Analysis: My No. 1 overall player. Gardner can hound receivers and make plays on the ball. He's not afraid to be physical, and he has the ideal frame for a top cornerback. The team that drafted Darrelle Revis 15 years ago gets the best corner prospect in quite a while.
5. New York Giants | Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Thibodeaux has all the talent in the world for an edge rusher, but there has been concern about his "love of the game". Believe what you want. Thibodeaux is a terror off the edge. He is active and so, so quick off the line of scrimmage. Good value for edge rusher No. 3 off the board.
6. Carolina Panthers | Ickey Ekwonu, OT, NC State
Instant grade: A
Analysis: The Panthers could not have crafted a better top five for what they needed. Ekwonu will fit on the left side of the offensive line as a physical player who is a good enough athlete to play at tackle. Out of the top three tackles, Ekwonu was the top on my board.
7. New York Giants (from Chicago) | Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Neal is a mammoth lineman who played all around the offensive line at Alabama. If he can handle speed off the edge, he could be a really, really good offensive tackle in the NFL. On the other hand, he could be an All-Pro offensive guard if the Giants elect to play him inside and he plays with some nastiness.
8. Atlanta Falcons | Drake London, WR, USC
Instant grade: B
Analysis: London is not my top receiver, but he goes as the No. 1 wide receiver in a receiver-heavy first round. The Falcons needed a receiver; London, at 6-4, can go win the ball in the air. How much else he is able to do in terms of route running will determine how good he is as a pro.
9. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) | Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State
Instant grade: A
Analysis: The final of the top three tackles goes to Seattle at No. 9. The Seahawks finally get a franchise tackle. Cross' footwork and pass-pro technique makes him a top 10 pick.
10. New York Jets (from Seattle) | Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State
Instant grade: A
Analysis: The top receiver in the draft. Wilson can play all across the formation and can win one-on-one against defensive backs. The Jets needed to continue to help Zach Wilson, and this qualifies.
11. New Orleans Saints (from Washington) | Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: The Saints trade up for Olave, who is the second consecutive Ohio State receiver to come off the board. Olave actually reminded me, usage wise, of Michael Thomas. Olave could live in the slot as he did at Ohio State and prosper with the right quarterback (who may not be on the Saints' roster).
TRADE: The Saints traded the No. 16, No. 98 and No. 120 picks to the Washington Commanders for the No. 11 pick.
12. Detroit Lions (from Minnesota) | Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Williams is coming off a knee injury suffered during the college football postseason, but his tape is as good as any player in this draft in 2021. Like former Alabama receiver Jaylen Waddle, Williams is so dynamic and quick with the ball in his hands. His deep route running is tops in the class; Amon-Ra St. Brown with Williams will be a treat once the Lions find their QB of the future.
TRADE: The Lions traded the No. 32, No. 34 and No. 66 picks to Minnesota for the No. 12 and No. 46 overall picks, according to NFL Network.
13. Philadelphia Eagles (from Cleveland via Houston) | Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: The Eagles trade up to grab Georgia's disruptive defensive lineman. His athletic numbers are out of this world, and his first three steps were unblockable at times last year. He wasn't a great pass rusher, though, and showed fatigue a little too easy at times.
TRADE: The Eagles traded the No. 15, No. 124, No. 162 and No. 166 picks to Houston for the No. 13 pick.
14. Baltimore Ravens | Kyle Hamilton, S/LB, Notre Dame
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Hamilton has very good instincts and plays the ball well; his tape shows that he doesn't play 4.6 40 slow. Still, the straight line speed could be a problem if he is miscast as a one-high free safety.
15. Houston Texans (from Miami via Philadelphia) | Kenyon Green, OL, Texas A&M
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: To some, it was close between Green and Boston College's Zion Johnson as the draft's top guard. To me, it was always Green. He played all across the A&M offensive line out of need instead of plan, and played well. He's a solid athlete that could play tackle in a pinch, though his physicality and nastiness makes him an ideal guard.
16. Washington Commanders (from Indianapolis via Philadelphia and New Orleans) | Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Dotson is a good athlete who excelled in a not-so-great Penn State offense last season. This grade is just as much a reflection of how I think he fits with the Commanders; this offense, with Carson Wentz at quarterback, won't help unlock Dotson as he improves his game.
17. Los Angeles Chargers | Zion Johnson, OL, Boston College
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Johnson was the last of my first round lineman on the board. Johnson is a solid all-around guard who will stay inside as a pro.
18. Tennessee Titans (from New Orleans via Philadelphia) | Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
Instant grade: Check out the Tennessean's Titans grade here
TRADE: The Tennessee Titans traded WR A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for the No. 18 and No. 101 picks.
19. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia) | Trevor Penning, OL, Northern Iowa
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Penning's stock grew during draft season despite a poor Senior Bowl. I'm not convinced he can be a quality tackle in the NFL.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers | Kenny Pickett, QB, Pitt
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Pickett is not a first-round quarterback. He improved each year at Pitt, but he features none of the top-level qualities (arm strength, anticipation, processing) that makes up a top-level QB.
21. Kansas City Chiefs (from New England) | Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: The Chiefs lost Charvarius Ward to free agency, and McDuffie can slide right in. Given his instincts, McDuffie is a dark horse Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate.
TRADE: The Chiefs traded the No. 29, No. 94 and No. 121 overall picks to the New England Patriots for the No. 21 selection.
22. Green Bay Packers (from Las Vegas) | Quay Walker, LB, Georgia
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Walker is a helluva athlete who showed flashes of really promising play alongside Nakobe Dean at Georgia. He'll need to trust his athleticism in space against tight ends and running backs, because he can get too handsy. But I like this for Green Bay.
23. Buffalo Bills (from Arizona via Baltimore) | Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Elam fell off a bit in 2021, but his early film and his physical tools makes me think it was inconsistency that can be coached out of him. The Bills needed a cornerback opposite Tre'davious White.
TRADE: The Ravens traded wide receiver Hollywood Brown and the No. 100 pick to the Cardinals for the No. 23 pick, according to ESPN.
ANOTHER TRADE: The Ravens traded the No. 23 pick to the Bills in exchange for the No. 25, No. 130 picks, according to ESPN.
24. Dallas Cowboys | Tyler Smith, OL, Tulsa
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Smith is a late-riser in the process, though there are questions as to where he plays most in the NFL.
25. Baltimore Ravens (from Buffalo) | Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Linderbaum isn't a knockout prospect like some think, but he is a very good technician who is in a good spot with the Ravens. Good pick.
26. New York Jets (from Tennessee) | Jermaine Johnson, DE, Florida State
Instant grade: A-plus
Analysis: Johnson was a top-10 player on my board. At worst, he's a solid two-way defensive end who plays the run well and contributes 6-8 sacks a year. At best, he gets 12 sacks a la his 2021 season at Florida State. Not bad for a third first-rounder for the Jets, who are doing very well on Thursday night.
TRADE: The Jets traded the No. 35, No. 69 and No. 163 overall picks to the Titans for the No. 26, No. 101 selections.
27. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Tampa Bay) | Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Lloyd is behind Georgia's Nakobe Dean in my rankings, but he may have a higher ceiling. Lloyd is old school in that he is best downhill, but that's not to say he can't make plays in space. A trade up for a linebacker is an interesting positional discussion, but Lloyd should be fine.
TRADE: The Jaguars traded the No. 35, No. 106 and No. 180 overall picks to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the No. 27 selection.
28. Green Bay Packers | Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Wyatt was the workhorse of the Georgia defensive line, getting the benefit of the attention given to Jordan Davis. His quick hands and footwork gives a chance to be a Pro Bowl level player.
29. New England Patriots (from San Francisco via Miami and Kansas City) | Cole Strange, OL, UT Chattanooga
Instant grade: B
Analysis: I liked Strange more than most. As long as he can deal with the strength of interior defensive lineman in the NFL, he should excel as a technician. The game against Kentucky, against two fellow prospects, was good enough for me to put him inside my top 50.
30. Kansas City Chiefs | George Karlaftis, DE, Purdue
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Karlaftis has to work on finishing, but everything up to that screams top 15 player. Karlaftis has a host of pass-rushing moves he's shown in three years at Purdue. He has to stay engaged against the run, or else he won't play for Andy Reid.
31. Cincinnati Bengals | Dax Hill, DB, Michigan
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Hill will play all over the defensive backfield for the Bengals. The NFL is trending toward these multi-positional defensive backs, though I liked the next pick better. He will be caught out against the run, but that's not why he was a first rounder anyway.
32. Minnesota Vikings (from LA Rams via Detroit) | Lewis Cine, DB, Georgia
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Cine is a solid versatile player who can play around the line of scrimmage. Cine will specialize mostly against running backs and tight ends to start his career.
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