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What are the strongest positions in the 2022 NFL draft?

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Daniel Moore

Published Jan 06, 2026

Coincidentally, the 2022 class starts and finishes with the defensive front.

  • Offensive Tackle. 8 of 11.
  • Interior Offensive Line. 7 of 11. ...
  • Running Back. 6 of 11. ...
  • Tight End. 5 of 11. ...
  • Linebacker. 4 of 11. ...
  • Quarterback. 3 of 11. Icon Sportswire/Getty Images. ...
  • Safety. 2 of 11. Icon Sportswire/Getty Images. ...
  • Defensive Line. 1 of 11. Phelan M. ...

Who is the best QB in the 2022 draft?

Here are our 2022 NFL Draft quarterback prospect rankings.

  • 2022 NFL Draft quarterback prospect rankings.
  • Carson Strong, Nevada. ...
  • Sam Howell, North Carolina. ...
  • Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati – Drafted by Atlanta Falcons at No. ...
  • Matt Corral, Ole Miss – Drafted by Carolina Panthers at No.

Who are the top draft picks for 2022?

Final 2022 NFL Draft Big Board: PFF's Top 250 Prospects

  • EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan. ...
  • CB Derek Stingley Jr., LSU. ...
  • T Charles Cross, Mississippi State. ...
  • CB Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati. ...
  • T Ikem Ekwonu, N.C. State. ...
  • T Evan Neal, Alabama. ...
  • EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon. ...
  • S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame.

Is 2022 a strong NFL Draft class?

The 2022 class is far more like the 2020 version than the one we saw a year ago. By that, I mean it's top-heavy — you still want one of the top five tackles in this class and don't want to be the team that reaches for the sixth (think Austin Jackson).

Who is the best wide receiver in 2022?

2022 NFL Draft: Wide receiver rankings

  • David Bell. School: Purdue. ...
  • Jahan Dotson. School: Penn State. ...
  • Drake London. School: USC. ...
  • George Pickens. School: Georgia. ...
  • Chris Olave. School: Ohio State. ...
  • Treylon Burks. School: Arkansas. Height: 6-2. ...
  • Jameson Williams. School: Alabama. Height: 6-1.5. ...
  • Garrett Wilson. School: Ohio State. Height: 6-0.
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Who is the best wide receiver in the NFL 2022?

WIDE RECEIVERS

  • Treylon Burks, Arkansas.
  • Jameson Williams, Alabama.
  • Jahan Dotson, Penn State.
  • Garrett Wilson, Ohio State.
  • Skyy Moore, Western Michigan.
  • Christian Watson, North Dakota State.
  • George Pickens, Georgia.
  • John Metchie III, Alabama.

Is 2022 NFL draft weak?

The 2022 NFL Draft is weak at the quarterback position and only a handful of teams picking in the first round have a need at the position.

What position is deepest in 2022 NFL draft?

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah analyzes the 2022 NFL draft class. Find out why he sees wide receiver as the deepest position in the draft and why teams might be hard-pressed to find their quarterback of the future in this class.

Who will be the number one NFL Draft pick in 2022?

The Lions would have landed the top overall selection if they didn't upset the Green Bay Packers on the final day of the regular season. Instead, Detroit will pick second. The Houston Texans, New York Jets and New York Giants round out the top five of the draft order. Both the Jets (pick Nos.

What picks do the Giants have in 2022?

2022 NFL draft: All remaining Giants picks

  • No. 36 (Round 2)
  • No. 67 (Round 3)
  • No. 81 (Round 3)
  • No. 112 (Round 4)
  • No. 147 (Round 5)
  • No. 173 (Round 5)
  • No. 182 (Round 6)

Who will be the first QB taken in the 2022 draft?

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Sam Howell first QB off the board after trade, Jaguars take Aidan Hutchinson No. 1.

What qbs were drafted in 2022?

  • Kenny Pickett. Pittsburgh Steelers | Round 1, No. ...
  • Desmond Ridder. Atlanta Falcons | Round 3, No. ...
  • Malik Willis. Tennessee Titans | Round 3, No. ...
  • Matt Corral. Carolina Panthers | Round 3, No. ...
  • Bailey Zappe. New England Patriots | Round 4, No. ...
  • Sam Howell. Washington Commanders | Round 5, No.

Who will be the first quarterback Drafted 2022?

Pittsburgh delivered the first major surprise of the 2022 NFL Draft, opting to take Pickett with the 20th pick and making him the first quarterback off the board in Las Vegas.

Who are the top 10 wide receivers in the 2022 NFL draft?

NFL Draft 2022 wide receiver rankings

  • Chris Olave, Ohio State (6-0, 187 pounds) ...
  • Garrett Wilson, Ohio State (5-11, 183 pounds) ...
  • Jameson Williams, Alabama (6-1, 179 pounds) ...
  • Drake London, USC (6-4, 219 pounds) ...
  • Jahan Dotson, Penn State (5-10, 178 pounds) ...
  • Treylon Burks, Arkansas (6-2, 225 pounds)

Did sam howell get drafted?

The Washington Commanders have selected former Tar Heel quarterback Sam Howell in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Howell finally heard his name called two days after a historic first round of the draft transpired, which saw six wide receivers get picked, as well as five Georgia Bulldogs.

Who did the lions draft 2022?

With the Detroit Lions' final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, they have selected cornerback Chase Lucas out of Arizona State in the seventh round. Lucas is one of the oldest prospects in this year's draft class at 25 years old. He spent six seasons in college, five as a starter for the Sun Devils.

Who is the best running back in the NFL 2022?

Chris Simms' top 5 running backs in 2022 NFL draft

  1. Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State, 5-9, 211.
  2. Breece Hall, Iowa Sate, 5-11, 217. ...
  3. Dameon Pierce, Florida, 5-10, 218. ...
  4. James Cook, Georgia, 5-11, 199. Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4). ...
  5. Ty Davis-Price, LSU, 6-0, 211. LSU Tigers running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3). ...

Who's the best receiver of all time?

Jerry Rice is the undisputed No. 1 receiver in NFL history. No other wideout can touch the San Francisco 49ers legend's career numbers.

Who is the best running back in the NFL?

Top 15 running backs

  • Jonathan Taylor. Indianapolis Colts · Year 2. ...
  • Nick Chubb. Cleveland Browns · Year 4. ...
  • Joe Mixon. Cincinnati Bengals · Year 5. ...
  • Austin Ekeler. Los Angeles Chargers · Year 5. ...
  • Najee Harris. Pittsburgh Steelers · Rookie. ...
  • Dalvin Cook. Minnesota Vikings · Year 5. ...
  • NR. James Conner. ...
  • Damien Harris.

What is Garrett 40 time?

Garrett Wilson runs official 4.38-second 40-yard dash at 2022 combine. Ohio State Buckeye wide receiver Garrett Wilson runs the 40-yard dash at 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.

Who was Mr. Irrelevant 2022?

Does San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy deserve his 'Mr. Irrelevant' nickname, or will he play an important backup role for the Niners this season?