2022 NFL Draft grades, tracker: Evaluation for each first-round choice

Wish to know what I consider each decide made Thursday within the first spherical of the 2022 NFL Draft? You could find all of it beneath. You too can comply with alongside all through the remainder of the draft on Days 2 and three for extra grades and extra evaluation. Make sure you refresh this web page all through the weekend to get the most recent grades. 

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Grades: Spherical 1 • Spherical 2 • Spherical 3 • Spherical 4 • Spherical 5 • Spherical 6 • Spherical 7      

1. Jaguars: Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia

Grade: B-

That is purely a projection. They want edge assist, however he performs extra like a down 5-technique. He is a very good participant, a troublesome participant, a bodily participant, however he is not an explosive rusher. They will pair him with Josh Allen, however I might have gone offensive lineman right here. 

2. Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan

Grade: B+

They want a go rusher within the worst means, and so they should be thrilled that Hutchinson fell to them right here. He’s a cultured edge rusher who will likely be an affect participant straight away. The Lions have to have the ability to affect the quarterback higher than they did final 12 months. Hutchinson will do this. However he may be a 12-sack man most of his profession, somewhat than a 16-sack man. However that is OK. 

3. Texans: Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU

Grade: B

This does not make a whole lot of sense to me. They play a protection that does not put a premium on cornerback, but they picked one over go rusher. Stingley is an excellent cowl nook, however this can be a little odd. Move rusher or deal with was a greater possibility. 

4. Jets: Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, CB, Cincinnati

Grade: B+

If you’re to win the AFC East, you must cease the Payments and Josh Allen. Meaning cowl corners are at a premium. Gardner is the perfect cowl participant within the draft. This could imply extra man for Robert Saleh and crew. Good decide. 

5. Giants: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon

Grade: A

He’s the perfect pure go rusher on this draft. He has the explosive capacity the Giants badly want. The query with him now could be his character. Does he love the sport? However I believe he’ll get previous any of that speak and turn into a dominant edge participant. I really like this decide. 

6. Panthers: Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State

Grade: B+

The Panthers performed spinning tops at left deal with final 12 months, so getting a deal with was a no brainer on this draft. I favored Evan Neal extra, however I get this selection. Ekwonu must work on his go safety some, however he’s fixable. 

7. Giants: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama

Grade: A

The Giants land the perfect deal with within the draft. He’ll step in at proper deal with and provides them a pleasant pair of bookends with Andrew Thomas. They’ve to guard the quarterback higher, and they’re going to. He will likely be a long-time starter who goes to a whole lot of Professional Bowls.

8. Falcons: Drake London, WR, USC

Grade: B-

London is a giant receiver, however he does not run that nicely. It is a workforce that wanted so as to add extra pace. I might have taken Garrett Wilson on this spot. He would have given them extra of a direct affect. London is nice. However there have been higher choices. 

9. Seahawks: Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi St.

Grade: B

They’d a obvious gap at left deal with, in order that they needed to get a left deal with. With the run on them, they find yourself with a participant who is nice in go safety however wants work within the run recreation. If Seattle desires to run it higher, they picked the mistaken deal with. However he’s good at defending the quarterback.

10. Jets: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio St.

Grade: A

I really like this decide. I do know there was speak about buying and selling this decide to get Deebo Samuel, however I really like staying put and taking Wilson. He’s a pace participant who will assist Zach Wilson in a giant means. He is quick and he will likely be loads cheaper than Samuel. 

11. Saints (from Commanders): Chris Olave, WR, Ohio St.

Grade: C+

Giving up all that arsenal to get Olave is dangerous when you ask me. Olave is a pace receiver who will complement Michael Thomas, however this can be a lot to surrender to get him. Jameis Winston will likely be joyful, however I do not love this. The Saints should.

12. Lions (from Vikings): Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama

Grade: B

That is the perfect receiver within the draft. The Lions can wait to get him wholesome. When he’s wholesome, he will likely be a dynamic playmaker. They made a daring transfer to go get him, however they did hand over a bunch to get him. They higher hope he’s what they assume he can turn into. I believe he is a star.

13. Eagles (from Texans): Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia

Grade: B

It is a heck of a decide for the Eagles. They wanted to get an influence participant inside with age changing into an issue there. Davis will likely be a three-down participant within the NFL, even when some do not assume he will likely be. The Eagles will likely be a lot better towards the run — that is for positive.

14. Ravens: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame

Grade: B-

The Ravens will likely be getting a participant who will assist their again finish straight away. I like Hamilton, however I do not love him like most. He could have some issues in protection, however they should use him in quite a lot of methods to make the most of his skills. He is not Ed Reed. That is for positive. 

15. Texans (from Eagles)

16. Commanders (from Saints)

17. Chargers

18. Eagles

19. Saints

20. Steelers

21. Patriots

22. Packers

23. Cardinals

24. Cowboys

25. Payments

26. Titans

27. Buccaneers

28. Packers

29. Chiefs

30. Chiefs

31. Bengals

32. Vikings (from Lions)