2022 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 100 Features Defensive Prospects Rising
21. David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan
David Ojabo has eight sacks this season in his first full year of playing time with the Wolverines. His athleticism jumps out rushing the passer and against the run, and he’s developing great rush moves before our eyes.
22. Sean Rhyan, OT, UCLA
Some view Sean Rhyan as a guard in the 2022 NFL Draft, but he should at least be tried out at tackle first. He’s got the power in his lower half to handle rushers who convert speed to power, and his movement skills are sufficient in both aspects of the game.
23. Travon Walker, DL, Georgia
The biggest riser on the 2022 NFL Draft Big Board, Travon Walker is the real deal. Players at 270 pounds shouldn’t be able to drop in coverage so well and be fluid in space like he is. He can create pressure from a multitude of alignments and has the length to create leverage and disrupt passing lanes.
24. Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State
Jahan Dotson has improved as an initial separator this season, and is still a dynamic deep threat with great speed and short area burst. He plays bigger than his size at the catch point as well. Becoming an elite WR2 is entirely possible for Dotson.
25. David Bell, WR, Purdue
David Bell may not have game-breaking dynamism, but he’s got great ball skills, can stack and win vertically, and is enough of a technician to win at every level of the defense. He’s also eaten up the best competition he’s faced this year.
26. Nicholas Petit-Frere, OT, Ohio State
Petit-Frere is an impressive run blocker on the move, and has been dominant in pass protection for the most part. He’s looked comfortable moving from right to left tackle, and is a major driver for that unit.
27. Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse
Garrett Williams should be getting more hype at this point in the 2022 NFL Draft process. Although it’s early, Williams is playing great football in all phases of the game, and locking up some pretty good receivers in man coverage.
28. Matt Corral, QB, Mississippi
The new QB1 on the 2022 NFL Draft Big Board, Matt Corral possesses a good arm, a quick release, and has cut down on turnovers while improving his ball placement. He’s got a good feel for pressure and has the mobility to extend plays.
29. Lewis Cine, S, Georgia
The Georgia defense is full of talent, so extremely talented players can get lost in the shuffle. Lewis Cine has done a great job on the back end with his range and route recognition. His ball production has been good too (six passes defensed and one interception).
30. Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
Ahmad Gardner hasn’t allowed a touchdown this year, and is great when playing zone or off coverage. He fills well downhill and is a menace at the catch point.