He should benefit in 2021 from Ali Gaye commanding attention across from him. All Rights Reserved. Along with the 1972 and 2000 drafts, it marked the third time defensive players were the first two picks after the first three picks in the previous year's draft were quarterbacks. Hes still raw from a hand usage standpoint, and the way Georgia used Walker, he was rarely rushing the edge in a pure defensive end role. With that size, hes not the highest-tier athlete, but Carter still brings good burst, and his power capacity helps elevate his game. Multiple NFL team sources say there isn't a significant difference between Johnson and top-10 picks like Aidan Hutchinson. Hes adept at combining speed with a high motor to finish plays. Defensive End Rankings 2022 NFL Draft Home Positions DE ALL QUARTERBACK RUNNING BACK WIDE RECEIVER TIGHT END OFFENSIVE LINE DEFENSIVE LINE EDGE LINEBACKER DEFENSIVE BACK #1 RANKED - SCOUTING REPORT 97 Aidan Hutchinson POSITION RANK #1 OUR RATING 94.8 DE All Scouts Average Overall Rank 2.7 All Scouts Average Position Rank 1 Height Feet 6-7 Pre-Draft), while (D) denotes trades that took place during the 2022 draft. 2022 NFL draft: The top 11 quarterbacks 1 Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Height: 6'4 5/8 (69th) Weight: 254 (20th) 40-Yard Dash: 4.58 seconds (93rd) 10-Yard. It's part of a significant overhaul of a defense that allowed 27.5 points per game a season ago (31st in the NFL), plus ranked just No. As a result, he returns to Michigan for the 2021 season. He did not impress at the Senior Bowl, but he had an excellent combine with an ultra-fast 40-yard dash. That's why Georgia says they don't start him. Given his size, the assumption is that Karlaftis wins with strength alone. However, it presents a list of prospects to watch out for in the 2021 college football season. But if he plays with a hand in the dirt at the NFL level, it could help him attain better leverage, while maximizing his athletic traits. The Ohio State defensive end has an incredible athletic profile. While Thibodeaux was solid, he didn't dominate on the field and he also showed a poor motor with taking plays off consistently. We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder has the strength to set the edge in the ground game and has the length to play 3-4 five-technique defensive end. The 6-foot-4, 265-pounder has the upside to get better. Despite his late introduction to the sport, the Purdue pass rusher racked up 17 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in the 2019 campaign. During the Senior Bowl game, Mafe was impossible to block, and it was a glimpse of what he can become in the NFL. It starts with insane athletic traits. They feel he could add 10 pounds and be a speedy defensive tackle like DeForest Buckner, or drop 10 pounds and be a standup outside linebacker, or stay as is and be solid base end like Cam Jordan. There's a load of heavy, stout defensive ends who played last college season at 270, 275 or 280 . 7/10/21: In 2020, Johnson was part of a loaded group of edge rushers at Georgia. 4/27/22: Paschal was a difference maker once again for Kentucky in 2021. DJ Dale, Alabama HT: 6025 WT: 300 4-star (0.9076) Super Junior from Clay-Chalkville (Pinson, AL) Perrion Winfrey is one of the top defensive tackles on the board. 7/10/21: Enagbare started to make his presence felt as a sophomore, but showed real improvement as a pass rusher during his junior season. 1 overall pick, and at least four others should come off the board in the first 50 picks. He also flashes the agility to redirect to the inside or sink his hips while running the loop on the outside. Some team sources are wondering about the timing as the incident occurred the night before the Georgia game versus Florida. 7/10/21: Charlton was a solid defender for Central Florida in 2020. 4/27/22: Some in the media are projecting Thomas in the first round, but team sources said they don't have him that high. Team sources say Thibodeaux is worthy of being a high first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and feel he has the upside to possibly be a Khalil Mack-type rusher at the next level. 1 overall pick when the Jacksonville Jaguars arrive on the clock in late April. Some teams are eyeing him late in the second round and early in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. It was a big jump from his underclassmen years as a backup. Last season, in his first opportunity to be the dominant leader of the defensive line, he secured only 4.5 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. 154 overall: Conner is the selection", "Browns acquire WR Amari Cooper in trade with Cowboys", "Sources: Vikes ship Ngakoue to Ravens for picks", "Jaguars agree to trade DE Yannick Ngakoue to Vikings", "2022 NFL Draft: Jaguars Pick Up Future 4th Round Pick in Trade with Tampa Bay Buccaneers", "New England Patriots acquire WR DeVante Parker in trade with Miami Dolphins", "New York Jets trade LB Avery Williamson to Pittsburgh Steelers", "Raiders OT Trent Brown expected to be traded to Patriots", "Raiders trade No. Jackson (6-4, 275) had an impressive debut for the Trojans in 2019. Hall looks like the rare five-technique prospect who is capable of putting pressure on the quarterback. Hes one of the larger players on this list, standing around 64, 282 pounds. 7/10/21: Williams had a solid 2020 season, showing run-stuffing skills and some ability to play in pass coverage. He has everything you Davis surprisingly gave up the chance to enter the 2021 NFL Draft, but given his impressive play of late, it looks like to have be Travon Walker is a prospect who is still a better athlete than a football player. 7/10/21: Paschal was a tough competitor in the ground game in 2020, but he did not produce much in the pass rush. Hes demonstrated that he can win with pure size, strength, and hand violence. 4/27/22: In 2021, Jackson totaled 37 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and an interception. Top defensive ends in the 2022 NFL Draft include Kayvon Thibodeaux, George Karlaftis After an offense-heavy draft in 2021, there is more defensive promise in 2022. Who will be the top defensive ends for the 2022 NFL Draft? 4/27/22: In 2021, Karlaftis recorded 36 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two passes broken up and two forced fumbles. Josh Paschal shouldve been able to register the backfield as a private domicile given how often he lived there this past season for Kentucky. 7/10/21: Some NFL advance scouts had Anderson with the highest preseason grade of any player on their preseason watch list. SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. [16] The resolution rewards teams whose minority candidates are hired away for one of those positions by awarding draft selections, which are at the end of the third round, after standard compensatory selections; if multiple teams qualify, they are awarded by draft order in the first round. Off the snap, it is as if he has been shot out of cannon as he explodes upfield with shocking speed. Defensive Line Rankings 2022 NFL Draft Home Positions DL ALL QUARTERBACK RUNNING BACK WIDE RECEIVER TIGHT END OFFENSIVE LINE DEFENSIVE LINE EDGE LINEBACKER DEFENSIVE BACK #1 RANKED - SCOUTING REPORT 97 Aidan Hutchinson POSITION RANK #1 OUR RATING 94.8 DE All Scouts Average Overall Rank 2.7 All Scouts Average Position Rank 1 Height Feet 6-7 Aidan Hutchinson goes first overall in 2022 NFL Mock Draft With some analysts predicting big things for LSU this season (admittedly, Im not one of them), Gaye could be the riser in this defensive end class. He was not as tenacious as a pass rusher. The 2022 NFL Draft is chock full of pass-rushing talent at the top of the class and deep into Day 2. The 2022 NFL Draft might not have the high-end quarterback talent, but the amount of . This was after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the 2020 NFL Draft, originally scheduled to be held in Las Vegas, to take place remotely via video conferencing. He decided to transfer to Mississippi State after the season. Thomas had four sacks in 2020 and 5.5 in 2019. 1? 19 defensive prospects the Tennessee Titans may fall in love with at 2023 NFL combine. He was a tough defender for the Aggies. Karlaftis worked out well at the combine and interviewed well according to team sources. Hes a chess piece and a disruptor all in one. Hutchinson has been the most dominating pass-rusher in college football during the 2021 season and easily outperformed the presump Thibodeaux has out-of-this-world athletic ability and as a result, is in the running for being the top pick in the 2022 NFL Draft George Karlaftis is a freakish athlete with an elite massive frame and is a natural dominating pass rusher. Which defensive ends currently round out the top 10? He's turned all three picks in the past two drafts into starters in right guard Quinn Meinerz (2021, No. The first round will take place on Thursday, with rounds two and three on Friday and the last four on Saturday. The 6-foot-4, 226-pounder needs to get stronger and improve his run defense for the NFL, but he looks like he has the potential to be a lethal pass rusher who produces some big sack totals and makes a lot of game-changing plays to limit passing attacks. Hutchinson is expected to lead the Wolverines defense and help cement his position as one of the top defensive ends in the 2022 NFL Draft. Anthony will need to increase his pass-rush production and show improvement as a run defender to rise. Of course, his monster 2021 campaign inflated those values. Mafe can still work on his instincts and hand usage, but the traits are all there. He has an elite combination of size, strength, a Drake is a quality prospect who possesses impressive athletic ability: he has a unique combination of speed, agility, power as wel David Ojabo may have the greatest upside of any player in the 2022 NFL Draft class with a unique combination of size, strength, an Arnold Ebiketie is an impressive pro prospect who has top-level athletic skills - he's explosive, has elite speed around the edge, Johnson has been rocketing up draft boards after his dominating 2021 season with FSU. Here is what one area scout said about Anderson around the same time, "I think he goes in the first, but I wouldn't take him in the first because of his run defense and he's just a designated pass rusher. Heres a look at the top defensive ends in the 2022 NFL Draft. 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Seahawks 2023 NFL pre-draft visits tracker 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Day 2 open thread: Defensive backs and special teams The opportunity cost of re-signing (or tagging) Geno Smith As Cincinnati emerged as a genuine College Football Playoff contender, Sanders amassed 31 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and 6 sacks. Analysts attributed the high number of trades to eight teams entering the draft without a first-round selection and a general absence of highly-touted prospects. Listed at 65 and 268 pounds, Thomas has the frame to add more weight and strength this season. Charlton has the ability to be a capable edge defender, but needs to get stronger. Now that he has a year of experience, Thomas could be even better in 2021 and rise for the 2022 NFL Draft. 86 overall in Round 3 after trading up with Raiders", "Carolina Panthers use 3rd-round draft pick on QB Matt Corral amid Baker Mayfield trade speculation", "Colts trade up and draft Maryland safety Nick Cross in the third round", "Vikings acquiring TE Chris Herndon from Jets in trade following Irv Smith Jr.'s knee injury", "New Vikings CB Akayleb Evans Ready to Learn From Patrick Peterson", "Panthers trade into 4th round, select LB Brandon Smith", "Raiders trade up to No. Yet, they dont define what makes Enagbare one of the top defensive ends in the class. Ojabo uses his hands and feet at the same, showing the ability to translate speed to power. Head back to the 2022 NFL Draft Bible Virtual Guide homepage. * - denotes 2023 prospect. Team sources view Hutchinson as being a safe pick to be a solid pro, but they don't see huge upside. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. Smith also converts speed to power exceptionally well. In 2021, Anderson totaled 32 tackles and five sacks despite limited opportunities. In our latest 2022 NFL Mock Draft, that's exactly what happens as both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions bolster the edge of their lines at No. Nashville Tennessean. He was impactful in Penn State's close wins over Wisconsin and Auburn. In 2019, Gaye was playing football for the junior college program Garden City. He had a superb freshman season for the Ducks, doing an excellent job of getting after the quarterback and totaling nine sacks, 35 tackles, a forced fumble and three passes batted. He had the reputation of being a good guy and teammate. 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He has an elite combination of size, strength, a Drake is a quality prospect who possesses impressive athletic ability: he has a unique combination of speed, agility, power as wel David Ojabo may have the greatest upside of any player in the 2022 NFL Draft class with a unique combination of size, strength, an Arnold Ebiketie is an impressive pro prospect who has top-level athletic skills - he's explosive, has elite speed around the edge, Johnson has been rocketing up draft boards after his dominating 2021 season with FSU. 7/10/21: Stills showed pass rush potential in 2019 when he recorded seven sacks for the Mountaineers. He's sufficient versus the run because he can find it and can win with quicks and athletic ability. 4/27/22: Scouts were buzzing about Walker in the early going of the 2021 season, and he really helped move himself up boards for the 2022 NFL Draft. If production is a pre-requisite for you at edge rusher, then youll like Cameron Thomas. 7/10/21: Barno has some serious speed with a frame to get bigger as he ages in the NFL. They say that his tape and skill set are superb, but the off-the-field issues could push him down into the mid-rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft or lower. 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Walkers athleticism is legitimately otherworldly, and on tape, his power is just as potent. The defensive linemen in the 2022 NFL draft class may be one of the best classes in recent years. With Anderson and Smith returning to the Bulldogs, Johnson transferred to Florida State. Even with the extra attention, Hutchinson was a consistent force to get after the quarterback, and Hutchinson helped teammate David Ojabo to have a breakout season across from him. If Harrison showcases those more consistently while adding a more explosive presence, he will cement his place as one of the best pass rushers in the class. Nevertheless, the Buckeyes are ready to rely on Harrison more this year following the loss of an abundance of defensive production. 2022 NFL Draft Prospects: Defensive End *Walt taking 2014 and 2018 Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. 154: Washington Philadelphia Jacksonville, "Giants trade 11th draft pick to Chicago Bears", "End Of An Era: Seahawks Trade Russell Wilson To Denver Broncos", "New York Jets trade Jamal Adams to Seattle Seahawks, get two first-round picks", "2022 NFL draft trade tracker: Every deal for a first-round pick", "Browns trade for Texans QB Deshaun Watson in deal that includes three first-round picks", "Sources: Fins deal No. Affectionately named The Grecian Goliath by our own Oliver Hodgkinson, George Karlaftis is a superb power rusher whose ability to generate point-of-contact force inspires awe. The Oregon pass rusher also possesses great length. Hutchinson has been the most dominating pass-rusher in college football during the 2021 season and easily outperformed the presumptive top p Thibodeaux has out-of-this-world athletic ability and as a result, is in the running for being the top pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Clemons has quality size with some quickness and athleticism on the edge. Best of defensive ends | 2022 NFL Scouting Combine Watch the highlights of the defensive end, EDGE rusher group at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Teams are worried, however, about how much Thibodeaux loves football and the focus he has on "his brand." Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan 2. Having made little impact in his first three seasons with the Sooners, Thomas exploded into life during his redshirt junior campaign. Given the timing, the injury could easily cause him to miss his rookie season. In 2020, he was even better than his sophomore year, recording 58 tackles with 6.5 sacks, one interception, one pass defended and a tremendous six forced fumbles. The NFL advance scouts listed Mafe as an outside linebacker, but at his size, he could grow into being a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme. He follows a trend of undersized edge rushers from Clemson that includes the likes of Vic Beasley and Shaq Lawson. He totaled 5.5 sacks with 24 tackles in a solid debut. There could be as many as 10 prospects selected from the IDL class on the. But when they run right at him, it's alarming.". While some NFL Draft prospects will ascend during the 2021 college football season, Myjai Sanders is carrying momentum from the previous campaign. The junior put together an impressive 2021, including a number of games against good opponents in which he wreaked havoc.

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