NFL Draft rumors 2022: Tracking the latest leaks, news, trade buzz before Round 1
This year’s draft is all about pressure.
That’s because the top prospects and one of the deepest talent pools in the 2022 NFL Draft is the edge and the defensive end group: Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson, Georgia’s Travon Walker and Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux figure to be the first three edge defenders off the board, but in which order is anyone’s guess.
That decision comes down to the Jaguars: There’s a number of different scenarios for the top overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, and the top 10 could plunge into utter chaos depending on what happens with that top pick. While
While this year’s first-round class is expected to be light on passers, a pair of quarterbacks could go in the top 10: Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett and Liberty’s Malik Willis are jockeying for position to be the first quarterback taken. One could be off the board as early as No. 6 to the Panthers.
Leading up to the first round on Thursday night, here’s all the latest buzz surrounding what teams may do with their top selections.
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2022 NFL Draft rumors
Seahawks could be eyeing a passer
Date: April 24
Source: Tony Pauline, Pro Football Network
The Seahawks could still be looking for quarterback help, per PFN’s Tony Pauline. Pauling reports that Seattle could look to move back into the first round to snag a quarterback prospect.
Kayvon Thibodeaux could be a top-five lock
Date: April 22
Source: Matt Miller, ESPN
Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has a floor of No. 5 overall, per ESPN’s Matt Miller. Thibodeaux is widely considered to be one of the top three EDGE talents in the draft, but rumors of red flags surfaced during the pre-draft process.
1. Kayvon Thibodeaux is expected to be a Top 5 pick by multiple teams. One source told me concerns about him are overblown. Multiple teams told me he’s their 1st or 2nd DE. The Giants at 5 feel like a floor for him.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 22, 2022
Kenny Pickett has ‘no upside,’ an AFC executive says
Date: April 21
Source: Tom Pelissero, NFL Network
If you want a “mother f—er” to play right now, then Kenny Pickett is your guy, but be wary of the upside — or lack thereof. An AFC executive told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero that Pickett has “no upside,” but is still the most pro-ready quarterback of this draft.
AFC executive on Kenny Pickett: “If you had to have a m—–f—– play right now, it’s Pickett, but he doesn’t have any goddamn upside” (via @TomPelissero)https://t.co/JXCFjsxRTX pic.twitter.com/sdfxnKnWal
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 22, 2022