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Jacksonville Jaguars – DE Travon Walker, Georgia Detroit Lions – DE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan Houston Texans – CB Derek Stingley Jr., Louisiana St. New York Jets – OT Ikem Ekwonu, North Carolina St. New York Giants – OT Evan Neal, Alabama Carolina Panthers – OT Charles Cross, Mississippi St. New York Giants – CB AhmadContinue reading “Final 2022 Mock Draft”

Below are the prospects I consider most likely to go within the top 100 picks on draft day, listed alphabetically by position. Note that this is my expectation of what will happen, rather than what should happen. Click on a player’s name for my notes on the prospect. QB Matt Corral, Mississippi* QB Sam Howell,Continue reading “2022 NFL Draft Top 100 Prospects (Final)”

6’5″ – 312 lbs. – N/A Originally attended UW-Stevens Point, where he started four games at tight end before transferring to Central Michigan. Started a total of two seasons with the Chippewas, missing the 2020 season after sustaining a season-ending knee injury. Solidly-built player who carries his weight well. Level of refinement is impressive forContinue reading “OT Luke Goedeke, Central Michigan”

A quick look at some of the top tight end prospects in this year’s class. TE Greg Dulcich, UCLA* (6’4”, 243, 4.69) Slightly undersized tight end who lined up all over the formation, including as an inline Y and in  the slot, but projects as more of a flex as a pro. Runs patterns toContinue reading “Tight End Sketches”

Brief sketches of a handful of other receivers in this year’s draft class: Calvin Austin III, Memphis (5’8”, 170, 4.32) Tiny slot receiver who has been really productive the past two seasons. Played both inside and outside in college but will be a Z at the next level. Shows some creativity with his  releases atContinue reading “Wide Receiver Sketches”

Shorter writeups for some of the top running back prospects in this year’s class. RB Tyler Allgeier, Brigham Young* (5’11”, 224, 4.60) Big-bodied back who played out of a lot of pistol and shotgun formations. Able to change up his speeds in the backfield before hitting the hole, giving his linemen a chance to clearContinue reading “Running Back Sketches”

6’1” – 220 lbs. Background: North Carolina local who originally committed to Florida St. before ending up with the Tar Heels. Was the first true freshman to start the season opener for the team, ending the year with 3,641 yards (61.4%, 8.6 YPA), 38 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Followed that up with 3,586 yards (68.1%,Continue reading “QB Sam Howell, North Carolina*”

6’2” – 205 lbs. Background: California native who appeared in four games as a true freshman before redshirting, backing up Jordan Ta’amu. Essentially shared the position with John Rhys Plumlee the following year, finishing with 1,362 yards (59.0%, 7.7 YPA), six touchdowns, and three interceptions. Became the full-time quarterback in 2020 under incoming head coachContinue reading “QB Matt Corral, Mississippi*”

6’1” – 225 lbs. Background: Originally attended Auburn, playing sparingly behind Jarrett Stidham. Transferred to Liberty in 2019, sitting out the season, then took over the starting role the following year. Threw for 2,250 yards (64.2%, 8.5 YPA), 20 touchdowns, and six interceptions, adding 141-944-14 (6.7) on the ground and finishing with a 9-1 recordContinue reading “QB Malik Willis, Liberty”

6’3” – 220 lbs. Background: Originally committed to Temple but ended up at Pittsburgh. Started one of four games as a true freshman, finishing with 509 yards on the year, then took over the starting job the next year. Had three seasons of modest production as a starter from 2018-2020, finishing with 1,969 yards (58.1%,Continue reading “QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh”