NFL Draft Prospect Rankings 2022 | Top 150 Draft Prospects Ranked

The NFL Combine has come to an end, and there’s been some movement among the top college prospects in the nation.

The period between the NFL Scouting Combine and the NFL Draft, which starts Thursday, April 28, marks the perfect opportunity to rank NFL Draft Prospects for 2022.

Here are my Top 150 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings, starting with one of the top players in college football.

NFL Draft Prospect Rankings 2023

RANK	NFL PROSPECT	POSITION	COLLEGE
1	Aidan Hutchinson	EDGE	Michigan
2	Evan Neal	OT	Alabama
3	Kayvon Thibodeaux	EDGE	Oregon
4	Ikem Ekwonu	OT	NC State
5	Sauce Gardner	CB	Cincinnati
6	Derek Stingley Jr.	CB	LSU
7	Jordan Davis	DT	Georgia
8	Charles Cross	OT	Miss. State
9	Jemaine Johnson II	EDGE	Florida State
10	Travon Walker	EDGE	Georgia
11	Kyle Hamilton	S	Notre Dame
12	Trevor Penning	OT	Northern Iowa
13	Tyler Linderbaum	C	Iowa
14	Garrett Wilson	WR	Ohio State
15	Jameson Williams	WR	Alabama
16	Nakobe Dean	LB	Georgia
17	Zion Johnson	OG	Boston College
18	Drake London	WR	USC
19	Chris Olave	WR	Ohio State
20	Devin Lloyd	LB	Utah
21	Lewis Cine	S	Georgia
22	George Karlaftis	EDGE	Purdue
23	Treylon Burks	WR	Arkansas
24	Kaiir Elam	CB	Florida
25	Kenyon Green	OG	Texas A&M
26	Devonte Wyatt	DT	Georgia
27	Kyler Gordon	CB	Washington
28	Kenny Pickett	QB	Pittsburgh
29	Jahan Dotson	WR	Penn State
30	Bernhard Raimann	OT	Cent. Michigan
31	Andrew Booth Jr.	CB	Clemson
32	Malik Willis	QB	Liberty
33	Daxton Hill	S	Michigan
34	David Ojabo	EDGE	Michigan
35	Arnold Ebiketie	EDGE	Penn State
36	Jaquan Brisker	S	Penn State
37	Breece Hall	RB	Iowa State
38	Logan Hall	DT	Houston
39	Desmond Ridder	QB	Cincinnati
40	Travis Jones	DT	UConn
41	Quay Walker	LB	Georgia
42	Jalen Pitre	DB	Baylor
43	Trent McDuffie	CB	Washington
44	Matt Corral	QB	Ole Miss
45	Troy Andersen	LB	Mont. State
46	Trey McBride	TE	Colorado State
47	Chad Muma	LB	Wyoming
48	Boye Mafe	EDGE	Minnesota
49	Nick Bonitto	EDGE	Oklahoma
50	Drake Jackson	EDGE	USC
51	George Pickens	WR	Georgia
52	Perrion Winfrey	DT	Oklahoma
53	DeMarvin Leal	DT	Texas A&M
54	Skyy Moore	WR	West. Michigan
55	Daniel Faalele	OT	Minnesota
56	Kenneth Walker III	RB	Michigan State
57	Sam Howell	QB	North Carolina
58	Sam Williams	EDGE	Ole Miss
59	Khalil Shakir	WR	Boise State
60	Calvin Austin	WR	Memphis
61	Christian Harris	LB	Alabama
62	Leo Chenal	LB	Wisconsin
63	Channing Tindall	LB	Georgia
64	Brian Asamoah	LB	Oklahoma
65	Roger McCreary	CB	Auburn
66	Darian Kinnard	OG	Kentucky
67	Alex Wright	EDGE	UAB
68	Cameron Thomas	DT	San Diego State
69	Jamaree Salyer	OG	Georgia
70	Luke Fortner	OC	Kentucky
71	Phidarian Mathis	DT	Alabama
72	Josh Paschal	EDGE	Kentucky
73	Jalen Tolbert	WR	South Alabama
74	Kerby Joseph	S	Illinois
75	Kellen Diesch	OT	Arizona State
76	Dylan Parham	OG	Memphis
77	Christian Watson	WR	North Dakota St.
78	Tyler Smith	OT	Tulsa
79	Bryan Cook	S	Cincinnati
80	Isaiah Spiller	RB	Texas A&M
81	James Cook	RB	Georgia
82	Alec Pierce	WR	Cincinnati
83	Luke Goedeke	OT	Cent. Michigan
84	Tariq Woolen	CB	UTSA
85	John Metchie	WR	Alabama
86	Wan'Dale Robinson	WR	Kentucky
87	Martin Emerson	CB	Miss. State
88	Coby Bryant	CB	Cincinnati
89	Nicholas Petit-Frere	OT	Ohio State
90	Darrian Beavers	LB	Cincinnati
91	Dameon Pierce	RB	Florida
92	Abraham Lucas	OT	Washington St.
93	Ed Ingram	OG	LSU
94	Cole Strange	OG	Chattanooga
95	Cam Jurgens	C	Nebraska
96	Max Mitchell	OT	Louisiana
97	Carson Strong	QB	Nevada
98	Kingsley Enagbare	EDGE	Sotuh Carolina
99	Marcus Jones	CB	Houston
100	Cade Otton	TE	Washington
101	JoJo Domann	LB	Nebraska
102	Brian Robinson Jr.	RB	Alabama
103	Nick Cross	S	Maryland
104	Myjai Sanders	EDGE	Cincinnati
105	Zach Tom	OG	Wake Forest
106	Romeo Doubs	WR	Nevada
107	Thayer Munford	OT	Ohio State
108	Tyler Allgeier	RB	BYU
109	David Bell	WR	Purdue
110	Cordale Flott	CB	LSU
111	Sean Rhyan	OT	UCLA
112	DeAngelo Malone	EDGE	West. Kentucky
113	Charlie Kolar	TE	Iowa State
114	Jelani Woods	TE	Virginia
115	Jeremy Ruckert	TE	Ohio State
116	Brandon Smith	LB	Penn State
117	Greg Dulcich	TE	UCLA
118	Daniel Bellinger	TE	San Diego State
119	Rasheed Walker	OT	Penn State
120	Zyon McCollum	CB	Sam Houston St.
121	Cam Taylor-Britt	CB	Nebraska
122	Dominique Robinson	EDGE	Miami (OH)
123	Isaiah Likely	TE	Coast. Carolina
124	Josh Jobe	CB	Alabama
125	Matthew Butler	DT	Tennessee
126	Neil Farrell Jr.	DT	LSU
127	Marquis Hayes	OG	Oklahoma
128	Grant Calcaterra	TE	SMU
129	Jack Coan	QB	Notre Dame
130	Bailey Zappe	QB	West. Kentucky
131	Matt Waletzko	OT	North Dakota
132	Lecitus Smith	OG	Virginia Tech
133	Kyren Williams	RB	Notre Dame
134	Jerome Ford	RB	Cincinnati
135	Chris Paul	OG	Tulsa
136	Derion Kendrick	CB	Georgia
137	Tariq Castro-Fields	S	Penn State
138	Noah Elliss	DT	Idaho
139	ZaQuandre White	RB	South Carolina
140	Skylar Thompson	QB	Kansas State
141	D'Marco Jackson	LB	Appalachian St.
142	Demani Richardson	S	Texas A&M
143	Terrel Bernard	LB	Baylor
144	Sterling Weatherford	S	Miami (OH)
145	Tyreke Smith	EDGE	Ohio State
146	Malcolm Rodriquez	LB	Ok. State
147	Damone Clark	LB	LSU
148	Pierre Strong Jr.	RB	South Dakota St.
149	Justyn Ross	WR	Clemson
150	Chigoziem Okonkwo	TE	Maryland

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NFL Draft QB Rankings

1. Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh
2. Malik Willis, Liberty
3. Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
4. Matt Corral, Ole Miss
5. Sam Howell, North Carolina

Kenny Pickett is the “safest” quarterback in this class, given that he is the most pro-ready. However, he might not have the upside of other quarterbacks in the draft.

Still, he should be the first quarterback picked and should be a Day 1 starter.

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The most intriguing quarterback might be Desmond Ridder, who improved in each of his last three years for Cincinnati. He doesn’t have the biggest arm in the class, but he should be able to win with his accuracy and athleticism.

After the best five or so quarterbacks in this class, the depth really drops off. Look for the top five quarterbacks to all come off the board in the first 50 picks, but for none (or maybe one) to be selected inside the top 15.

NFL Draft RB Rankings

1. Breece Hall, Iowa State
2. Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State
3. Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M
4. James Cook, Georgia
5. Dameon Pierce, Florida

After running a sub 4.40 40-yard dash, Breece Hall is the clear-cut RB1 in this class. His college production and his athleticism make him a lock to be the first running back drafted in April.

Is he as talented as Jonathan Taylor? No, but he isn’t all that far off as a prospect. Don’t be surprised if he gets some Round 1 buzz during this draft cycle.

After Hall, there is some discussion about who the next best running back is, but the overall position is deep well into Day 3 of the draft.

NFL Draft WR Rankings

1. Garrett Wilson, Ohio State
2. Jameson Williams, Alabama
3. Drake London, USC
4. Chris Olave, Ohio State
5. Treylon Burks, Arkansas

It’s tough to separate this group of wide receivers. The top five or so should all be drafted in the second half of Round 1. But you could easily make the case for any of them being the first receiver off the board.

The biggest “faller” after the NFL Combine was Treylon Burks from Arkansas, who ran just a 4.55 40-yard dash. While he still hits all of the thresholds you want at receiver, he just isn’t as quick as Chris Olave or Garrett Wilson.

Burks should still go in Round 1, but he isn’t quite the prospect many were hoping for entering combine week.

NFL Draft TE Rankings

1. Trey McBride, Colorado State
2. Cade Otton, Washington
3. Charlie Kolar, Iowa State
4. Jelani Woods, Virginia
5. Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State

There isn’t a tight end worth taking in Round 1, and there might not be one worth selecting in Round 2, either.

With that said, the depth of this class is incredible, and there could be 10 selected in the first four rounds.

The top tight end in the class is Trey McBride, but he won’t fit every system. He compares favorably to Harrison Bryant, a fourth-round pick by the Browns a few years ago.

NFL Draft OT Rankings

1. Evan Neal, Alabama
2. Ikem Ekwonu, North Carolina State
3. Charles Cross, Mississippi State
4. Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa
5. Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan

One of the deepest and best positions in this class is at offensive tackle.

Both Evan Neal and Ikem Ekwonu could be selected at No. 1 overall, and Trevor Penning and Charles Cross should each be selected in the first 15 picks.

Even a player like Tyler Smith (OT8) could wind up in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. It’s a great year to need a tackle prospect in Round 1.

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NFL Draft C/G Rankings

1. Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa
2. Zion Johnson, Boston College
3. Kenyon Green, Texas A&M
4. Darian Kinnard, Kentucky
5. Jamaree Salyer, Georgia

There are three interior offensive linemen worthy of being a first-round pick. After that, the list drops off in a big way.

Tyler Linderbaum (Iowa) is one of the best pure football players in this class, but his lack of length (31-inch arms) and weight (296 pounds) could scare teams.

His play suggests he should be a top-10 pick, but don’t be surprised if he falls to the later part of Round 1.

NFL Draft DT Rankings

1. Jordan Davis, Georgia
2. Devonte Wyatt, Georgia
3. Logan Hall, Houston
4. Travis Jones, Connecticut
5. Perrion Winfrey, Texas A&M

One of the most surprising things in NFL Combine history was 341-pound Jordan Davis running a 4.78 40-yard dash. We knew he was athletic, but I don’t think anyone saw that coming.

As a result, Davis has now firmly established himself as the top defensive tackle in the class, and it’s fair to wonder if he’ll be a top-10 pick.

After Davis is his teammate Devonte Wyatt, who ran the fastest 40-yard dash among all defensive tackles. He is much more of a pass rusher than Davis, but he isn’t quite as polished as a run defender.

After Davis and Wyatt, the talent drops off quickly. UConn’s Travis Jones should be a lock to go in the second-round as a true nose tackle.

NFL Draft EDGE Rankings

1. Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
2. Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon
3. Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State
4. Travon Walker, Georgia
5. George Karlaftis, Purdue

The best position in the 2022 draft comes at defensive end.

There could be as many as seven EDGE rushers selected in Round 1, and there’s even a chance that the first three picks of the draft are all at the position.

Now that the Jacksonville Jaguars have locked up OT Cam Robinson with the franchise tag, all signs point to them drafting Aidan Hutchinson at No. 1 overall to strengthen their pass rush.

The biggest riser here is Travon Walker, who had one of the greatest combine workouts you will ever see. At 6-feet-5-inches and 275 pounds, he out-tested several linebackers and safeties in the speed and agility drills.

While he still needs some development, don’t be surprised if he winds up being a top-five pick. He has rare traits that teams will covet.

Teams searching for EDGE rush help even after Round 1 will be pleased with the talent pool, as there are players who can help all the way into Day 3. Needless to say, this is the deepest EDGE class in the last decade.

NFL Draft LB Rankings

1. Nakobe Dean, Georgia
2. Devin Lloyd, Utah
3. Quay Walker, Georgia
4. Troy Andersen, Montana State
5. Chad Muma, Wyoming

The top two linebackers in this class are obvious: Nakobe Dean and Devin Lloyd. It’s hard to say who is better, but those two will be the first off the board.

After that, things get tricky. The linebacker class is loaded with talent on Day 2 and Day 3, but ranking them is tough. Some are more athletic but need some refinement to their game (Channing Tindall, Brandon Smith), while players like Damone Clark and Chad Muma should each start as rookies.

Teams searching for linebacker help will be very satisfied with the talent available after the first round.

NFL Draft CB Rankings

1. Sauce Gardner, Cincinnati
2. Derek Stingley Jr., LSU
3. Kaiir Elam, Florida
4. Kyler Gordon, Washington
5. Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson

Much like EDGE rusher, there are several players who will be picked in the first round and there are a dozen or so that can help in Rounds 2-4.

The top cornerback in the 2022 draft is Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, who tested very well at the NFL Combine. He’s got the size, length, and speed to be a shutdown cornerback in the NFL.

After that, there is Derek Stingley, who should also be a top-15 pick. But this is a position where there is little separating CB3 to CB10, and it is among the deepest in the draft.

NFL Draft S Rankings

1. Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame
2. Lewis Cine, Georgia
3. Daxton Hill, Michigan
4. Jaquan Brisker, Penn State
5. Kerby Joseph, Illinois

There is only one safety worth a top-20 selection in the 2022 NFL Draft (Kyle Hamilton), but there are as many as five who could come off the board in the top 50.

Teams searching for slot defenders or box players will be happy with this class, which stretches well into the third round.