We know Roseman builds through the trenches, and I love this addition. Edge rusher BJ Ojulari (41) was a pressure factory on passing downs last season, while cornerback Garrett Williams (72) is recovering from a torn ACL but might be a steal once he returns. As for the rest of this class? Malik Cunningham, Louisville Jordan Lee, Washington State Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas 24. The Chiefs added a fun wideout on Day 2, taking Rashee Rice (55), a 6-foot-1 deep threat. NFL draft: Biggest potential steals in this year's class. 6. ESPN's top draft analyst Mel Kiper won't attend the 2022 NFL draft in Las Vegas, instead logging into the broadcast from his home in Maryland. For all three days, I will appear from my home studio in Maryland rather than onsite in Vegas as I am unvaccinated from Covid-19, Kiper tweeted. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. announced Monday he wont be in Las Vegas covering the NFL Draft this month because he is unvaccinated and instead will provide commentary from his home studio. Jadon Haselwood, Arkansas Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State Brett Neilon, USC Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? On the April 19th, draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. announced plans for his eventual retirement on ESPN's NFL Live broadcast. 24. The Cardinals came away from this draft with a bevy of 2024 picks -- here's Adam Schefter summing up everything -- and it's clear Ossenfort is taking a long view with this team. There was a run on defensive tackles in Day 2, and I was surprised Seattle didn't jump on one instead of taking a second-round running back in back-to-back drafts. Karsten Battles, Oregon 9. Jaquelin Roy, LSU Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan I was surprised he dropped that far. Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State With Carter and Smith filling clear needs -- and the trade for running back D'Andre Swift filling another -- I really like this class. Earl Bostick Jr., Kansas 31. Will McDonald IV, Iowa State Amari Burney, Florida 31. Top needs entering the draft: CB, C, WR, DT, ILB. Ayinde Eley, Georgia Tech They flipped the script in Rounds 2 and 3, however, and I thought they had a really nice Friday. I googled this and found nothing. 2. Isaiah McGuire, Missouri Karl Brooks, Bowling Green Gutekunst took my fifth- and sixth-ranked tight ends in Luke Musgrave (42) and Tucker Kraft (78), and he added wideout Jayden Reed (50) to try to alleviate some of the pressure off Love. Offensive tackle Blake Freeland (106) has excellent traits in a 6-foot-8 frame, while defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore (110) is a top-50 prospect on my board. 18. Keion White, Georgia Tech 59. Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame 7. Josh Downs (79) is a quarterback-friendly slot receiver, and he is a great addition to help Richardson. 16. 12 and 33 plus first- and third-rounders in 2024 for pick Nos. Jacksonville ended up with six selections in the final two rounds, and my favorite was wideout Parker Washington (185), who has a chance to contribute early out of the slot. Jacob Slade, Michigan State, J-Min Pelley, Calgary (Canada) 28. 113. On Day 2, Houston reached significantly -- and traded up to do so -- for center Juice Scruggs, though I'm a fan of wideout/returner Tank Dell and what he could bring to this offseason. Levis played in a pro-style offense at Kentucky, and he's not going to need much time to adjust to the NFL. 8. He is undersized, but he tested well during combine workouts and had six interceptions last season. I completely support everyone determining whats best for their individual circumstance and recognize the value of vaccines, he wrote. BJ Ojulari, LSU Chandler Zavala, NC State He is ready to play right now. 29. Many of Levis' turnovers came when he tried to use his arm to force throws, and he's going to be punished for mistakes at the next level. 5 22 Related Topics ESPN Sports journalism Sports 22 comments Best Add a Comment 4t9rman 1 yr. ago Scott Matlock, Boise State Charlie Jones, Purdue If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). 10. JJ Holloman, Tennessee State Henry Pearson, Appalachian State 15. Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee Jalen Graham, Purdue 17. ESPN requires its on-site employees get the COVID-19 vaccine and the NFL mandates that on-site reporters also get the jab . Christian Izien, Rutgers Calijah Kancey, DT, Pitt 79. Cornerback Cam Smith (51) excelled in zone coverage in college, and he locked down SEC wideouts. 115. I went long on the Titans' Day 2 in my Friday night "winners" column, so go there if you don't want to see me repeat myself. 10. 6. So when they went for wideout Quentin Johnston (21) instead, I was surprised. Wanya Morris, Oklahoma 129. But the Falcons could get 90% of his production from Allgeier and a couple of Day 3 options. 33. ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App). So how did they do? He is one of my favorite prospects in the entire class. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? According to Kiper, its due to him being unvaccinated from COVID-19, citing medical issues as to why he hasnt received the vaccine. Robert Mitchell, NC Central I wasn't as high on offensive lineman Wanya Morris (92), but he has a chance to challenge Lucas Niang for the right tackle spot. 58 overall on my Big Board and is ranked third at the position. 14. At 6-foot-4 and 244 pounds, there aren't many quarterbacks in the history of the league with Richardson's size, speed and arm strength. Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin 5. 5. And though I didn't love giving up the future draft capital, I do think Anderson has All-Pro potential. Sydney Brown, Illinois 125. I moved him to No. This is a great spot for him, being able to be mentored by Patrick Peterson. The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz breaks down the Golden State stars legendary performance to close out the Kings. The Bengals did a solid job filling their needs, though I'm not going to give them an A because they didn't take a tight end in one of the deepest tight end classes over the past 20 years. 36. DeWayne McBride, UAB If they had their own pick at No. I will be watching like everybody else.. 28. "I completely support everyone determining what's best for their individual circumstance and recognize the value of vaccines,"Kiper said in thestatement. Coming into the 2022 season, we thought he might be a first-round pick; he had nine touchdowns on just 38 catches in 2021. 16. DJ Scaife Jr., Miami, See all 259 picks | Team by team So the Commanders really are going to go into the season with Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett as their quarterbacks, huh? He isn't going to get many sacks, but he'll eat up blockers. Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma In the rest of Carthon's group, Peter Skoronski (11) was my top-ranked offensive lineman in the entire class, and running back Tyjae Spears (81) is extremely talented, assuming his medical reports check out. Justin Shorter, Florida 3. He moves inside to tackle at times, so that versatility will help his stock for NFL teams. The issue is the 2024 third-rounder Denver gave up to grab Moss, which dings this class. Dillon Doyle, Baylor In fact, after Pete Carroll & Co. added Kenny McIntosh (237), they have now selected 11 backs in the past 10 drafts, most in the NFL. Jake Haener, QB, Fresno State 52. Puka Nacua, BYU Isaiah McGuire (126) can be a rotational pass-rusher as a rookie. That's where the Cardinals could have found value. At 6-foot-2, he ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the combine. 3. On Day 3, I liked edge rusher Jose Ramirez (196) as a late flier and tight end Payne Durham (171) as an upside play to find a pass-catcher. His arm is more than good enough for him to be a great NFL signal-caller. 148. 12. 111. 7. Will Mallory, TE, Miami 7. Mel Kiper, Jr., will appear on ESPN from his home studio in Maryland. Top needs entering the draft: OT, C, WR, S, DT. Tyler Barnes, NC Central Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN Grade (overall): B-"What a strange class to try to grade. Durell Nchami, Maryland, John Waggoner, Iowa 17. Jadakis Bonds, Hampton Deneric Prince, Tulsa Carter was sentenced to 12 months of probation and assessed a $1,000 fine and 80 hours of community service. Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates every 2023 draft haul. 9. Of Saturday's picks, I like defensive backs Carrington Valentine (232) and Anthony Johnson Jr. (242) the most. This pick might be an admission that Patrick Queen hasn't quite worked out since being taken in the first round in 2020. Two faces very familiar to N.F.L. The Jags filled that need with Brenton Strange (61) in Round 2. The 5-foot-10 passer processes the game so quickly and sees things before they happen. We had connected New York with the offensive tackles in the class, but four already were off the board by the time it got on the clock at No. Cam Peterson, Southern 31. Keondre Coburn, Texas I've said before that if he were four inches taller, he'd have a similar grade as some of the best I've ever scouted. 4. Zack Kuntz, TE, Old Dominion Mel Kiper Jr. will be a part of ESPNs coverage for the 2022 NFL Draft, but he will not attend the event in Las Vegas. Dalton Godfrey, South Dakota 2. DJ Johnson, Oregon 10. 17. Michael Clubb/AP. Jordan Howden, Minnesota Wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (39) is a big riser since the end of the season; he has a great mix of size and speed, and he is great after the catch. He had 19 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions last season, and his 60.9 QBR ranked 59th in the country. 40. 2. O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida Derick Hall, Auburn 47. I thought they reached a round for center Ricky Stromberg (97), but the four-year starter is technically sound. He doesn't make many mistakes. 7. Abraham Beauplan, Marshall 35 on my board. Dorian Williams, Tulane Nick Hampton, Appalachian State Sam LaPorta, Iowa 85. Tyson Bagent, Shepherd, Adrian Martinez, Kansas State I also liked the Keion White (46) selection in the middle of Round 2. 1 overall prospect, Jalen Carter, landing him at No. Jaylen Hall, Western Kentucky Andrew Vorhees, USC Byron Young, DT, Alabama NFL fans are the most passionate in all of sports and I cant wait for another great NFL Draft.. Jones has great feet in pass protection and can plow over defenders in the run game. Joey Fisher, OL, Shepherd Safety Jordan Battle (95) is extremely versatile; he started three years for Nick Saban's defense, so you know he has been well coached. Odds and lines subject to change. So how did they fare? I have Young No. All he does is make plays, though. There's no running back there. 21. That's why I was always confused by the rumblings they could pass on a quarterback at No. Trea Shropshire, UAB He can play out of the slot or lined up outside. 139. 8. I mentioned defensive end as a need, and the Lions didn't address it at all in this class; they had just two Day 3 picks. 14. DeCosta didn't do his usual wheeling and dealing with trades this weekend, but he landed a nice class, headlined by my guy Flowers. 30. 21. Darrious Gaines, Western Colorado 3. 61. What helps Forbes is that he ran a lightning-fast 4.35-second 40-yard dash in Indianapolis (with an elite 1.48 10-yard split). (The Spun) Filed Under: NFL Related: ESPN's Brian Windhorst Explains He's Talking Quietly Because His Hotel Neighbor's Threat Paul Finebaum Not Liking What He's Hearing About Alabama He has to get better when he's off schedule and when plays break down. 18. 86. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? Kiper's professional career started with Ernie Accorsi, general manager of the Baltimore Colts, suggested that Kiper be draft . Ty Okada, Montana State The Walt Disney Co., which co-owns ESPN, announced in late July that it would require all salaried and nonunion hourly employees to be vaccinated within 60 days. Strange had been rising since the combine; I went back to study his tape after his combine workout, and I liked what I saw. Aron Cruickshank, Rutgers Sydney Brown, S, Illinois 11. In fact, that was right around the cutoff point for where most NFL execs and scouts had their first-round grades. General manager Chris Ballard stuck at No. 27. Tim DeMorat, Fordham Simply put, my Covid vaccination decision is very specific to my own personal medical history.. He can break tackles or run by defensive backs. Parker Washington, WR, Penn State, 101. I had a fifth-round grade on defensive tackle Byron Young (70) and a sixth-round grade on quarterback Aidan O'Connell (135). Demontrey Jacobs, USF 22. That's small. Baalke took a few fliers late, which I always recommend. 39. Andre Carter II, OLB, Army 6. Top needs entering the draft: OT, DE, RB, CB, DT. He ran inside and outside, caught passes and scored a bunch of touchdowns. Chris Stoll, Penn State Mekhi Garner, LSU Ryan Smenda, Wake Forest Noah Gindorff, North Dakota State 19. O'Cyrus Torrence (59) is a road-grading guard who should push for early playing time. Calvin Avery, Illinois While I would have gone with Will Levis over Richardson, there's no denying the talent and traits the former Florida passer possesses. 26. Jayson Ademilola, Notre Dame Randy Charlton, Mississippi State 34. With 12 total picks entering Day 1 -- tied for most in the league with Las Vegas -- including two in both Rounds 1 and 3, the Texans needed to find starters on both sides of the ball. He is quite simply a fantastic thrower of the football. His 4.46-second 40-yard dash (with a 1.50-second 10-yard split) at the combine was great for his size. Julius Brents, Kansas State Offensive tackle Tyler Steen (65) has some interesting traits if he can improve his technique, and he might also move inside to guard. Hooker has some holes in his game, but this is good value, even if he never develops into a high-end starting quarterback. Stroud also had a stellar throwing session at the combine. 144. 18. Ravens receivers caught just seven touchdown passes all of last season, and general manager Eric DeCosta has now added Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr. to the depth chart. 20. 110. Keenan Isaac, Alabama State Alex Ward, UCF 5. Draft Wire's Luke Easterling breaks down three prospects who could get drafted on Day 2 or 3 but have an immediate impact. I would have been harsher on a team taking quarterback Hendon Hooker (68) in Round 1, but Detroit was able to land him at the top of Round 3. I thought the Saints reached a bit for edge rusher Isaiah Foskey (40) on Day 2, and I would have preferred running back Devon Achane over Kendre Miller (71). That's impressive stuff from general manager Joe Schoen. Ali Gaye, LSU 9. 9. Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa He allowed just nine pressures and one sack last season, even though his team struggled. He shrugs off quick pass-rushers and can contain rushers who try to win with power. 15. 1 with the Panthers, adding pick Nos. Emil Ekiyor Jr., Alabama For the past couple of mock drafts that I did, as I studied depth charts and free agent and trade additions, I found it really hard to identify clear needs for the Lions. The former five-star prospect has a great chance to be the top tackle in this class. Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB, Kentucky There's not much flash in this class, which is not usually how team owner Jerry Jones does things, but I can't knock many of these selections. Mike Morris, Michigan I had a fourth-round grade on safety JL Skinner (183), so the Broncos got good value on Day 3. 6. 9 to the Bears, who have a huge need for a right tackle. Gonzalez has excellent length and has the recovery speed (4.38-second 40-yard dash at the combine) to make up for mistakes in his technique. A.T. Perry (195), a 6-foot-3 wideout, had 26 touchdowns over the past two seasons. Top needs entering the draft: CB, QB, WR, G, DT. 33. And I'm a fan of what they did on the first two days of the draft. Riley Moss, Iowa Chandler Zavala, G, NC State Kenny McIntosh, Georgia He had a stunning 130 pressures over the past two seasons, which is 45 more than the second-best defender (San Jose State's Viliami Fehoko). 99. 147. 20. Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah 104. Let's get into the team-by-team grades. He could make an immediate impact. They found a few values and got my favorite Day 3 quarterback, Clayton Tune (139). He was impressive, allowing two sacks and just 10 pressures as C.J. 23. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State I picked tight end Will Mallory (162) as one of my combine risers in March. 13. Garett Maag, North Dakota There were a few significant reaches in this New Orleans class, which drops it to the lowest tier of these grades. Hunter Luepke, North Dakota State Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina Kiper, 61, who has been the face of the NFL Draft, one of ESPN's marquee events, for decades, said his decision to forgo vaccination is "specific to my own personal history." "The NFL Draft is. Arquon Bush, Cincinnati Dallas stayed in the Top 10 in 2021 per Kiper, but he graded last season's draft haul as tied for the worst in the NFL. Effective next week, I will be separated from the company.. Ventrell Miller, Florida 25. He is a dominant and complete edge rusher who might have been the No. Ronnie Brown, Shepherd Chris Smith, Louisiana, Wayne Taulapapa, RB, Washington The stunner happened right afterward. The issues I have with edge rusher Tyree Wilson (7) is that cornerback Christian Gonzalez was still available, and Wilson's physical traits didn't always match his production. He's explosive off the line of scrimmage. Roseman has done it again. As part of the trade with the Jets for Rodgers, Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst received pick Nos. 25. 28. He was fantastic after he returned in late October from missing two games due to a knee issue. I also liked the value for edge rusher Yasir Abdullah (136) and safety Antonio Johnson (160) on Day 3, but I would have gone with running back Roschon Johnson over Tank Bigsby (88) in the third round. The more subdued spectators who attend the draft in person are known to wear their team colors, while others don more elaborate costumes representing their allegiances. With Mike McGlinchey gone, is Colton McKivitz really going to be the starting right tackle? Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU I'm more down on the value of the Seahawks' two second-round picks, though, as I wrote Friday night. 127. Ronnie Thomas. Jonathan White, McPherson College (KS) There's not much flash about this class, but the substance is important, as Harrison and Strange fill holes and have high-level potential. Tyler Lacy, Oklahoma State 58. Everything else was overshadowed by the news that the quarterback would be back. 24. After his freshman season in 2020, I thought Bresee was a future top-five pick, but he missed all of 2021 with an ACL injury. Murphy has a quick burst out of his stance and can close quickly off the corner. Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama Henley stuffed the stat sheet in one season at Washington State, and he has the ability to cover tight ends and running backs in the pass game. I wanted to see the Dolphins get immediate help somewhere, and I love their first two picks. K.J. The Packers had three picks on Day 2 to try to improve things around Love, and that's exactly what they did, which redeems the slight reach of Lukas Van Ness (13) on Thursday. Top needs entering the draft: DE, CB, WR, DT, QB. His injuries were unrelated in college so it's not like he has chronic health problems, but availability is the best ability, and he's got to show the Saints can count on him. MJ Anderson, Iowa State Malik Knowles, Kansas State Meet Mel Kiper Son Mel Kiper Jr. As was previously established, Kiper Jr. is an analyst who gained notoriety for his participation in the fabled Bill Tobin outburst. Jake Andrews, Troy To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Morris was a little too inconsistent on tape; he is my No. I had undrafted grades on quarterback Sean Clifford (149) and 6-foot-5 kicker Anders Carlson (207). For instance, I ranked 55 wide receivers, 28 defensive tackles and 45 cornerbacks, along with the top nine long-snappers in this class, even though we'll be lucky to see one of them get drafted. OK, go for a luxury pick in the top 10. 107. 13. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND Top needs entering the draft: TE, DE, ILB, WR, RB. Top needs entering the draft: TE, RB, WR, DT, K. After another early playoff exit that saw the offense sputter late in the season, the Cowboys fired coordinator Kellen Moore and promoted Brian Schottenheimer. Mel Kiper Jr. and Kirk Herbstreit wont be in Las Vegas. LaTrell Bumphus, Tennessee Top needs entering the draft: G, TE, RB, ILB, OLB. He is going to be the starter in 2023, though the deal he signed gives the team an out after a year if he doesn't star again. Kiper's 2023 NFL draft grades: Why two teams clearly had the best weekend, 'That was crazy, no cap': How one wild sequence helped the 76ers steal Game 1, 'Aggressive' Harden takes over as 76ers stun C's, Suns' Paul leaves G2 loss with left groin tightness, Devils blank Rangers for 1st series win since 2012, Jokic powers Nuggets to 2-0, shrugs off MVP talk, Serena announces she's pregnant with 2nd child, Snoop Dogg joins Sparks' bid to buy Senators, Jets bolster OT group by signing veteran Turner, Ohio halts betting on Alabama baseball games. 3. 30. 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