2022 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 100 Features Elite DBs, New QB1
The latest 2022 NFL Draft Big Board at NFL Mocks features fantastic defensive backs and new QB1.
We’ve reached the month of October, where more of our readings on 2022 NFL Draft prospects, positions, and the class as a whole are taking more shape. With most prospects getting a few games under their belt for the season, it’s been interesting to see who is making the jump, who isn’t living up to the hype, and whose stock is staying steady. Here, we try to make sense of it all with an update on the 2022 NFL Draft Big Board here at NFL Mocks.
The update features an expanse from a top 75 to a top 100, and once again features an overabundance of talent at defensive back and edge defender. The tackle class has added a couple names to watch, and a couple wide receivers are soaring. Everyone wants to discuss the quarterback class, and there’s a new QB1 on the board as the weather cools and the leaves change color.
Plenty is left to be decided as conference play really gets underway and big matchups abound, but let’s look at the latest top 100 for the 2022 NFL Draft.
2022 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 100
1. Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
There is no change at the top of the 2022 NFL Draft Big Board, as Kyle Hamilton continues to play excellent football. He can do so much, from operating on the back end with excellent range to blitzing and handling man coverage duties. His recognition skills are top notch and he’s a great tackler in space as well.
2. Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon
The top edge rusher in the 2022 NFL Draft, Kayvon Thibodeaux continues to wreak havoc on the field. The stat sheet might not show it, but he’s putting pressure on and hurrying quarterbacks week in and week out.
3. Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU
It’s been hard to live up to his ridiculously good freshman campaign, but Derek Stingley is still an excellent prospect with great ball skills, instincts, footwork, and the ability to turn and find the football to make plays.
4. Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson
Andrew Booth can challenge for CB1 in the 2022 NFL Draft because of his athletic traits and phenomenal ball skills. He’s a menace at the catch point, has good transitions, and is phenomenal at closing downhill to make tackles near the line of scrimmage.
5. DeMarvin Leal, DL, Texas A&M
Defensive linemen shouldn’t move the way Leal does at his size, and it’ll be interesting to see, with his versatility, where teams want to play him at the next level.
6. Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Balance was the main issue for Evan Neal coming into the season, and he’s done a good job at limiting reps where that shows up. Neal is a powerful player who dominates at the point of attack with fleet feet in pass protection.
7. Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida
A combination of fluid hips, great ball skills, and the prototypical size and physicality would make Kaiir Elam tops in the class in many other years. Still, he’s a phenomenal talent who should go early in the 2022 NFL Draft.
8. Kenyon Green, OL, Texas A&M
Green has seen reps at right tackle a lot this season, and he’s held up just fine. Still, his best position might be to stick inside, where he can use his great footwork and power in a phone booth to keep the pocket from collapsing.
9. Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State
The top receiver on the 2022 NFL Draft Big Board once again, Garrett Wilson’s combination of route pacing, explosiveness, and deception as a route runner make him a potential WR1 at the next level.
10. Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa
Linderbaum is playing like the top center in the country, and it’s easy to see why he’s ranked so highly. His power and movement skills make him a very good fit for zone schemes in the NFL.