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ESPN staff
The order of the top 18 picks from the first round 2022 NFL draftAfter a little bit of work, it is finally set. Week 18 chaosWith the Jacksonville JaguarsSelecting Number Choose No. Detroit LionsSelecting Number 2. Could the selections be a pass-rusher? Mel Kiper Jr., NFL draft analyst, ranks two defensive ends as 1-2. his Big Board: Aidan Hutchinson(Michigan) Kayvon Thibodeaux (Oregon). Sunday’s win by the Jags and Lions secured the top picks. Then came the coveted spot for the…” Houston TexansAt No. 3.
However, this draft will take on a New York-inspired flavor very soon. Both the JetsThrough a trade agreement with Seattle, GiantsThrough a trade with Chicago, the Jets have two picks in the top 10. Pick Nos. 4 and 10 will be picked by the Jets. 4, 10, and the Giants have pick Nos. 5 and 7.
The Philadelphia EaglesThree first-round picks are the most for any team. But the first one is not available until No. 15 (via trade with Miami). They also have pick No. 16 and a yet-to-be-determined selection depending upon how far they get in the playoffs.
The 2022 NFL Draft will be held at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise (Nevada), home of the Las Vegas RaidersThe first round is scheduled for April 28. Rounds 2 & 3 will take places on April 29, while Rounds 4, 5, and 7 will take place on April 30. The draft will be broadcast live on ESPN, ABC and ESPN App.
The top 18 picks are below, along with No. 19-32 Projected from ESPN Football Power Index (FPI)The order is projected by simulating the remainder of the season 10,000 times. (The team write-ups are below. updated from December).
Jaguars have many needs. Wide receiver, pass rusher, offensive tackle, tightener, linebacker are just a few of the options. However, if you want to build around these needs, Trevor LawrenceAfter grabbing the No. 1 pass-rusher, the Jaguars can and should focus on offense. 1. — Michael DiRocco
The No. With the No. Michigan defensive end Aidan HutchinsonHeisman Trophy finalist and makes sense from a football standpoint (in addition to being an Oregon product). Kayvon Thibodeaux.
The pick could be a crucial player for the Lions’ future, as they continue to rebuild. And they’ll get another late pick in the first round because they have the Rams’ selection from the Matthew Stafford–Jared Goff trade. It is crucial that the franchise chooses the right people. Eric Woodyard
Houston’s decision to pick this quarterback is the biggest question. This is a rookie signal-caller and not a great QB class. Davis MillsThe player has shown signs of life towards the end of the season. Are the Texans going to draft the quarterback they want or a veteran option? — Sarah Barshop
The Jets have nine picks in total, four of which were in the first two rounds. So this draft could be very important for changing their fortunes. The Jets will have two top-10 picks, which is the first time since 1967 that they have had this common draft. This gives them a chance to improve their defense.
The Jets could use some help on the second- and third-levels, but they might end up with an edge runner if one of the top players is available. — Rich Cimini
Let’s see, perhaps? the lone positiveFor the Giants, they have a boatload — 10 — of picks heading into the offseason. They will have two picks among the top 10 in the first round (theirs and Chicago’s), their second-rounder, and two third-rounders.
They have a lot draft capital to choose from for a new general manager. time with the team comes to an end) to address the offensive line and find a high-end edge rusher. — Jordan Raanan
The Panthers have a lot of needsAfter giving up their second-round pick for quarterback, there are very few high draft picks available to fill the gap. Sam DarnoldCornerback, third-round selection CJ Henderson. The key question is whether you reach for a quarterback in an extremely thin QB class, or start rebuilding an offensive team with only a few legitimate starters.
It was a big mistake to miss Darnold. And it is likely that he will not be replaced with the return of Cam NewtonCarolina will not be able to change this, and it magnifies the problem even further Darnold’s $18.8 million fifth-year option in 2022. — David Newton
This pick goes the Giants of the Bears’ trade up for quarterback Justin FieldsLast year. The Giants won the No. 20 pick (wide receiver Kadarius Toney) along with first- and fourth-round picks in the 2022 draft. — ESPN staff
The Falcons require everything, from the ability to figure out the future quarterback position down to the ability to be a long-snapper. Note: A draft pick cannot be used on a long-snapper.
Atlanta’s roster structure will allow Terry Fontenot, general manager, and Arthur Smith, coach to move to any position on the board to meet draft value and match needs. It’s a fascinating place to be if you want to rebuild talent in many areas and also clean up your salary cap. — Michael Rothstein
The Broncos have the same question as last April about their biggest draft question: What exactly is the team’s plan for quarterback? This will be the draft strategy. whether to attempt to sign or trade for a veteran quarterback. They will be able to use the free agency cap space for whatever they wish, and they have 11 picks in April’s draft — five in the top 100.
George Paton, the general manager of the team, is nearing the end his first calendar year. He has made repeated statements about how much he wants more draft picks. If the team decides to go that route, it is not clear whether Paton would trade multiple first-round draft picks in order to acquire a top-tier QB. — Jeff Legwold
This is a result from the Jamal Adams tradeFrom July 2020. The Jets received two first-round selections as part of the deal. They used their 2021 picks to complete it. trade upFor guard Alijah Vera-TuckerThe 2021 draft. — ESPN staff
Washington likes quarterback Taylor HeinickeThe team will continue to search for a better long-term quarterback. Heinicke’s play doesn’t mean it has to force a draft, but there will still be interest in finding someone who has a higher ceiling. Washington will not get a top pick, but there won’t be any drafts with top-end quarterback talent. Since Mark Rypien took them to the Super Bowl in 1991, 31 players have been started at the position by the organization.
Washington could use an offensive lineman, even if it is not a quarterback. Brandon ScherffLeaves) or wide receiver. Also, a middle linebacker will be a priority. — John Keim
Minnesota drafts in the top 15 — the highest pick the team has made since selecting cornerback Trae WaynesAt No. 11th overall in 2015. The Vikings need Cornerback again, as their defensive retooling hasn’t gone the way they expected.
Many of Minnesota’s offseason decisions are influenced by the quarterback Kirk CousinsThe future of Coach Mike Zimmer and General Manager Rick Spielman is uncertain, but the priority will be to find a cornerback or an edge rusher to rebuild the defense. Courtney Cronin
The Browns have only scored over 20 points since Week 5 and are desperately in need of more firepower at wide receiver. Odell Beckham Jr.He was supposed be a big-play threat. The Browns now have to look closely at their offensive needs downfield, starting with their first-round selection. Jake Trotter
Ravens could draft defensive lineman in the first round, which would be only the second time that this has happened in Ravens’ history. Baltimore will likely need to rebuild its defense front. Brandon WilliamsIt is an agent free of charge and can be used to end Calais CampbellYou could also retire. The other is a starter. Derek WolfeHe is 31 years of age and missed the entire season due to a back injury. Ravens fans can only wish they have the same success in 2016 when they drafted future Pro Bowl defensive linemen. Haloti Ngata. — Jamison Hensley
The Eagles’ biggest decision is whether or not to use one their three first-round picks in order to acquire a quarterback. Jalen HurtsYou can trade him for another season to build the talent. While this is not a very strong quarterback class, some notable veterans may be available for trade. Russell WilsonAnd Deshaun Watson. Expect Philadelphia to explore all possibilities.
This pick was originally Miami’s. However, it was traded to the Eagles. last year’s deal that included the 49ers. — Tim McManus
The Eagles have this pick as a result trade with the Colts for quarterback Carson Wentz. For Wentz to be considered a first rounder, he had to play at minimum 75% of the snaps. Philadelphia also received the third-round draft pick in 2021. This was used to trade two spots with Dallas for Round 1 to take wide receiver DeVonta Smith. — ESPN staff
The Chargers have the advantage of having a pick in each round of April’s Draft. They might be interested in a more complete linebacker. Joey BosaThey must also improve their run defense. They are one of the NFL’s worst run defenses. The O-line will also be a priority in this offseason. Shelley Smith
Since 2021, quarterback is an obvious consideration Jameis WinstonThe pending free agent is currently in rehab after a torn ACL. The talent pool is so large that it will prove difficult for Saints to draft a reliable QB prospect.
Perhaps they should instead focus on finding the perfect pass-catcher for their 2022 quarterback. Saints have been one of only a few teams that missed the historic wide receiver draft classes the past three seasons, drafting one, a seven-rounder. Mike Triplett
ESPN FPI projections for pick Nos. 19-32
19. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7-1)
20. Philadelphia Eagles (9-8)
21. Las Vegas Raiders (10-7)
22. Miami Dolphins (via 9-8 SF)
23. New England Patriots (10-7)
24. Cincinnati Bengals (10-7)
25. Arizona Cardinals (11-6)
26. Detroit Lions (via 12-5 LAR)
27. Buffalo Bills (11-6)
28. Dallas Cowboys (12-5)
29. Kansas City Chiefs (12-5)
30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-4)
31. Tennessee Titans (12-5)
32. Green Bay Packers (13-4)
(FPI projections were as of Sunday evening)