2022 NFL Draft Top 10 Defensive Tackles

By Barb Layton

It is draft season. One of my favorite times of the year. Earlier I rated the Offensive side of the ball. Now we are going to rate the defense. We are going to start with the Defensive Tackles.

  1. Jordan Davis, Georgia
  2. DeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M
  3. Perrion Winfrey, Oklahoma
  4. Travis Jones, Connecticut
  5. Devonte Wyatt, Georgia
  6. Phidarian Mathis, Alabama
  7. Logan Hall, Houston
  8. Chris Hinton, Michigan
  9. Matthew Butler, Tennessee
  10. John Ridgeway, Arkansas

2022 NFL Draft Top 10 Interior Offensive Line Prospects

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By Barb Layton

This is the last of the offensive players. I combined both the guards and the centers. Let’s see how this goes.

  1. Kenyon Green, Texas A&M
  2. Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa
  3. Zion Johnson, Boston College
  4. Lecitus Smith, Virginia Tech
  5. Ed Ingram, LSU
  6. Alec Lindstrom, Boston College
  7. Marquis Hayes, Oklahoma
  8. Thayer Munford, Ohio State
  9. Cade Mays, Tennessee
  10. Cameron Jurgens, Nebraska

2022 NFL Draft Top 10 Offensive Tackle Prospects

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By Barb Layton

It has only been the last couple of seasons that I actually have taken an interest in the trenches. I always just watched the skilled players. I have now realized what an important part they play in the offense and the defense.

  1. Evan Neal, Alabama
  2. Charles Cross, Mississippi State
  3. Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa
  4. Ikem Ekwonu, NC State
  5. Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan
  6. Nicholus Petit-Frere, Ohio State
  7. Darian Kinnard, Kentucky
  8. Abraham Lucas, Washington State
  9. Sean Rhyan, UCLA
  10. Daniel Faalele, Minnesota

2022 NFL Draft Top 10 Tight End Prospects

NY Jets: 4 tight ends to target early in the 2022 NFL Draft
By Barb Layton

I love the tight ends. It is one group that is difficult to judge because it takes more time for them to meet their potential. I hope this group will prove me wrong.

  • Trey McBride, Colorado State
  • Isaiah Likely, Coastal Carolina
  • Jalen Wydermeyer, Texas A&M
  • Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State
  • Cade Otton, Washington
  • Trae Barry, Boston College
  • Lucas Krull, Pittsburgh
  • Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
  • Cole Turner, Nevada

2022 NFL Draft Top 10 Wide Receiver Prospects

2022 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Wide Receivers | College Football | PFF
By Barb Layton

One of my favorite positions is the wide receivers group. I enjoy watching the different styles of players you find at this position. There is quite a few who are going to be drafted in the first round.

Let’s see how my list of wide receivers will compare to the draft.

  1. Garrett Wilson, Ohio State
  2. Jameson Williams, Alabama
  3. Treylon Burks, Arkansas
  4. Drake London, USC
  5. Chris Olave, Ohio State
  6. Johan Dotson, Penn State
  7. David Bell, Purdue
  8. Jalen Tolbert, South Alabama
  9. George Pickens, Georgia
  10. Romeo Doubs, Nevada

2022 NFL Draft Top 10 Running Backs Prospects

By Barb Layton

I love to see the rankings of each position every year to see how they might go in the draft.

I do not feel that any running back will be taken in the first round this year. Let’s begin doing the ranking of the running backs.

  1. Kenneth Walker, Michigan State
  2. Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M
  3. Breece Hall, Iowa State
  4. Kyren Williams, Notre Dame
  5. Tyhler Allgeier, BYU
  6. Zonovan Knight, NC State
  7. Jerome Ford, Cincinnati
  8. Rachaad White, Arizona State
  9. James Cook, Georgia
  10. Sincere McCormick, UTSA

2022 NFL Draft Top 10 Quarterback Prospects

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By Barb Layton

One of my favorite things to do in the NFL off-season is to rank the draft picks by position.

So, I am going to begin the positions by starting with the quarterbacks. There is no front runner this year. I would think that Kenny Pickett is the most polished of all the quarterbacks. Malik Willis might be the one with the most upside. Let’s see how I rank them.

  1. Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh
  2. Malik Willis, Liberty
  3. Matt Corral, Ole Miss
  4. Sam Howell, North Carolina
  5. Carson Strong, Nevada
  6. Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
  7. Kaleb Eleby, Western Michigan
  8. Bailey Zappe, Western Kentucky
  9. Aqeel Glass, Alabama A&M
  10. Dustin Crum, Kent State

NFL First Round Mock Draft Post Super Bowl

2022 NFL Draft Big Board: PFF's Top 150 Prospects | NFL Draft | PFF
By Barb Layton

Now that the Super Bowl is in the books for another year, I turn my attention to the off season. This is one of my favorite times of the year. I love free agency, the combine and especially the draft.

I like to be able to see how teams might try to fill their needs either through free agency or the draft.

Let’s get started with my first mock draft of the season.

  1. Jaguars: Evan Neal, OT Alabama
  2. Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE Michigan
  3. Texans: Kyle Hamilton, S Notre Dame
  4. Jets: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE Oregon
  5. Giants: Derek Stingley, CB LSU
  6. Panthers: Kenyon Green, G Texas A&M
  7. Giants: DeMarvin Leal, DT Texas A&M
  8. Falcons: Ahmad Gardner, CB Cincinnati
  9. Broncos: David Ojabo, EDGE Michigan
  10. Jets: Andrew Booth, CB Clemson
  11. Commanders: Malik Willis, QB Liberty
  12. Vikings: Jordan Davis, DT Georgia
  13. Browns: Garrett Wilson, WR Ohio State
  14. Ravens: Charles Cross, OT Mississippi State
  15. Eagles: Daxton Hill, S Michigan
  16. Eagles: Devin Lloyd, LB Utah
  17. Chargers: Perrion Winfrey, DT Oklahoma
  18. Saints: Chris Olave, WR Ohio State
  19. Eagles: Jameson Williams, WR Alabama
  20. Steelers: Kenny Pickett, QB Pitt
  21. Patriots: George Karlaftis, EDGE Purdue
  22. Raiders: Nakobe Dean, LB Georgia
  23. Cardinals: Ikem Ekwonu, OT NC State
  24. Cowboys: Trevor Penning, OT Northern Iowa
  25. Bills: Drake London, WR USC
  26. Titans: Tyler Linderbaum, OC Iowa
  27. Buccaneers: Kaiir Elam, CB Florida
  28. Packers: Trent McDuffie, CB Washington
  29. Dolphins: Trevon Walker, EDGE Georgia
  30. Chiefs: Jaquan Brisker, S Penn State
  31. Bengals: Zion Johnson, G Boston College
  32. Lions: Chad Muma, LB Wyoming

Steelers Official Undrafted Free Agent Signings

By James Layton

The Steelers have officially announced their Undrafted Free Agent signings. The Steelers had a great draft this year, and that continued into their Undrafted signings.

They have found some gems like Shakur Brown (CB), Jamar Watson (LB), and Lamont Wade (S).

Here are their complete signings

  1. Rico Bussey, WR Hawaii
  2. Isaiah McKoy, WR Kent State
  3. Calvin Bundage, LB Oklahoma State
  4. Jamar Watson, LB Kentucky
  5. Shakur Brown, CB Michigan State
  6. Mark Gilbert, CB Duke
  7. Donovan Stiner, S Florida
  8. Lamont Wade, S Penn State

Cowboys Official Undrafted Free Agent Signings

By James Layton

The Cowboys have officially announced their Undrafted Free Agent signings. They have been doing a great job drafting the past few years, and that continued this year.

They have found a gems in the undrafted market with Brandon Smith (WR), Austin Fauliu (DT), and Brennan Eagles (WR).

Here are their signings.

  1. Brenden Knox, RB Marshall
  2. Artayvious Lynn, TE TCU
  3. Tyler Coyle, S Purdue
  4. JaQuan Hardy, Tiffin
  5. Osirus Mitchell, WR Mississippi State
  6. Anthony Hines, LB Texas A&M
  7. Brandon Smith, WR Iowa
  8. Braylon Jones, G Houston
  9. T.J. Vasher, WR Texas Tech
  10. Austin Fauliu, DT Oregon
  11. Nick Eubanks, TE Michigan
  12. Nick Ralston, FB Louisiana
  13. Brennan Eagles, WR Texas