The 2022 NFL Draft is in the books and the optimism of the offseason is in full swing. Everyone’s at 0-0. Everyone has a chance. This year’s first round was as unpredictable and full of surprises as any draft I can remember. But, this was also a draft that was deep with talent that could contribute at the NFL level. Between talent and value, these are my favorite picks from this year’s draft.
The Best Picks from the 2022 NFL Draft
Seattle Seahawks: Charles Cross (Round 1) – Cross is an absolute steal for the Seahawks – he’s a glider…the best pass protector in this draft class and could very well develop into the best overall tackle to come out of this draft class. He’s a great piece to start a rebuild around.
Detroit Lions: Jameson Williams (Round 1) – What a move for the future of the Lions. He may not make an impact right away, but if he returns to form, he’s going to be a bona fide WR1.
Kansas City Chiefs: Trent McDuffie (Round 1) – The Chiefs needed a quick rangy defensive back, and they might’ve gotten the most fluid mover in the class.
Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Linderbaum (Round 1) – Linderbaum was far and away the best center in this draft. He’ll fill a need, but it’s the value of getting one of the safest prospects in the draft late in the first round that seals this one for me.
Green Bay Packers: Devonte Wyatt (Round 1) – Where Jordan Davis has the raw explosiveness, Wyatt has the polish and technique. He should be an immediate factor along the Packers defensive line.
Minnesota Vikings: Andrew Booth Jr. (Round 2) – I was stunned to see Booth slide into the second round. He’s a sure tackler that has a big physical presence on the outside. I thought he could’ve been a top 15 pick.
Pittsburgh Steelers: George Pickens (Round 2) – It makes all the sense in the world, right?! An embattled wide receiver going to the Steelers, an esteemed and stable organization. They’re going to do their damnedest to surround Kenny Pickett with plenty of talent (honorable mention to taking Calvin Austin III in the 4th round).
Seattle Seahawks: Abraham Lucas (Round 3) – The Seahawks could’ve very well drafted their bookend tackles in this year’s class. Lucas was among the best pure right tackles in this draft and put some quality reps against Kayvon Thibodeaux on tape last season.
Baltimore Ravens: Travis Jones (Round 3) – A maniac and disruptor, I thought Jones could’ve snuck into the back door of the first round. The Ravens continued to own this draft well into the middle and later rounds.
Denver Broncos: Greg Dulcich (Round 3) – Maybe the best pure receiving threat in the draft. A couple of tight ends were drafted before him, but Dulcich may end up being the first of the class to really make an impact for his team.
Philadelphia Eagles: Nakobe Dean (Round 3) – I guess teams were concerned about his decision to let an injury heal as opposed to fixing it with surgery, but the best linebacker in the draft going in Round 3 was something else.
Houston Texans: Dameon Pierce (Round 4) – The Texans were able to address other needs in their rebuild and still land Pierce, who runs like a damn wrecking ball, in the 4th round. He should come in and push for playing time right away.
Kansas City Chiefs: Darian Kinnard (Round 5) – I love Kinnard as a potential road-grading mauler on the right side of the line. Many project a move inside, but he deserves a shot at right tackle. Regardless, he was a steal in the 5th round.
Green Bay Packers: Kingsley Enagbare (Round 5) – I get the technical issues with Enagbare, but in the 5th round, his athletic traits and power make him a great value.
New York Giants: Darrian Beavers (Round 6) – Beavers is a leader with the quintessential ‘field general’ aura about him.
Seattle Seahawks: Bo Melton (Round 7) – I’m a big fan of Melton’s knack for getting open, and the versatility he brings to a football team. I thought he should’ve gone much higher than he did.
Washington Commanders: Chris Paul (Round 7) – Paul is raw, but he has the size and power to contribute at right tackle.
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