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  Kayvon Thibodeaux – Oregon  

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Defensive End – Positional Overview:
This year’s defensive end class is a very strong group which could produce as many as six #1 picks. There are several blue-chip prospects at the top and probably 5 should go in the top 15 selections. There could be as many as 10-12 in the top three rounds with as many as 15 thru the middle rounds. Aidan Hutchinson is the best defender in this draft class and could be a top two overall pick. He is NFL ready and a three-down starter. Kayvon Thibodeaux is an explosive edge defender and among the best of this special class of edge defenders. He figures in the top few selections.

Kayvon Thibodeaux – Scouting Report

* Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 – 6-4, 255                Oregon – Sp. 4.60                         
                NFL Comparison: Demarcus Ware               Rating 93
Physically gifted true junior declared for the NFL Draft after an injury marred 2021 season limited by an ankle injury. Freakish athlete with rare combination of length, agility, speed and power to play in both NFL fronts. Long angular frame with long arms (33 1/8”) and quick feet to play both outside positions in either pro scheme. Shows explosiveness off the snap to be an impact speed pass rusher with the size, length and natural strength to also win as a power rusher. The ideal defender as a weak side end in a 4-3 scheme, as well as the agility and foot quickness to play outside in a 3-4 front. His versatility and upside potential make him attractive to all defenses and should land among the top overall selections. Despite facing double team blocking, he continued to make impact plays along the talented Ducks’ front. Rare physical traits for the position with the agility of a linebacker and power of a lineman. Chiseled physique and well distributed with the room to add muscle to fit the prototypical measurables for an elite pro edge rusher. Shows fine functional strength to stack and shed blockers, though can be engulfed at the point at times. Uses his good height to his advantage and uses his long arm to get blockers off his body and follow with technique to separate and burst to the ball. Very good movement skills and footwork for his size and when called upon to drop into coverage on zone blitzes, showed good agility and coordination. Displays a very good spin move to disengage blockers with a great closing burst. Special quick-twitch athleticism and comes off the snap quickly and shows rare flexibility to bend the edge. Consistent with his knee bend and use of leverage. Currently his pass rush is a nice combination of speed and power, though he needs to refine and add new moves to become a premier pro edge defender. Shows the speed to be very effective in pursuit to the opposite sidelines or downfield. Fine length to effectively disrupt passing lanes and be a factor deflecting passes. Shows a strong jarring hand punch, though needs further development to gain a consistent early advantage. Shows deceptive strength to hold the POA and win most individual battles, though his narrow frame makes him vulnerable at the point. Relies mainly on his initial burst and swim move to beat blockers and needs to develop moves like a rip and using his long arm better especially facing the double team. Must play with good pad level to maintain leverage. Sound awareness with agility and balance to move down the LOS to finish. Fine short area burst to win early on the down and penetrate the backfield. Over the 2021 season, he started 11 games and finished with 50 tackles, 12 TFL, 8 QB hurries, 1 PBU, 2 FF and 7 sacks and earned 1st team Pac-12 honors. His production slipped late in the season when he received special attention weekly with double team blocking. Over his three-year career, he played in 31 games with 123 tackles, 35.5 TFL, 3 FF, 7 PBU and 19 sacks. In three Pac-12 championship games, he combined for 21 QB hurries, 13 tackles, 5.5 TFL and 4.5 sacks. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6’4” and 254 lbs. with 33 1/8” arms and 9 3/4” hands. Ran a 4.58 time with a 1.59 ten-yard split. Added 27 reps in the lifting. Excellent fit for weakside end in a 4-3 set or the attack backer role in a 3-4 scheme. Talented defender with the complete skill set, though must dispel the somewhat hot and cold label. Blue chip #1 prospect with the skills similar to Demarcus Ware in AA, body type and Pro Bowl potential. Must adapt to facing double teams to be an elite NFL defender. Dedication to football has been questioned, though his production disputes that. Top 5 pick with incredible upside and scheme diversity to become a difference maker. Special elite edge rusher.
Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top 5 Selection

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 Trevor Penning – Northern Iowa

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Trevor Penning #70 – 6-7, 325 –  Northern Iowa – Sp. 4.90
NFL Comparison: Kolton Miller –  Rating 90                                        Northern Iowa Athletics
Tall physical senior has been one of the best left tackles in college, starting all four years at that position with MVC honors his final three seasons. Long athletic frame with long arms and the footwork to develop into a pro left tackle after 33 starts. Earned an invite to the Senior Bowl where he held up very well on the outside, displaying developed skills to handle top edge rushers. Massive agile athlete displays excellent setup in pass pro with natural movement skills to slide and adjust easily to counter moves. His current level of development may allow him to start immediately at tackle. Showed the tenacity in his game to face NFL edge talent. As a pass blocker, displays very good initial quickness, balance, flexibility and patience. Uses his long reach and strong punch to contain early and sustain through the play. He allows the rusher to come to him and rarely over-commits and under control coming out of his stance. Smooth in his kick-slide and lateral agility. He has the ideal physical package for left tackle in the NFL. Trim physique and carries no excess weight. Displays a quick hand punch, but needs to show the ability to recoil. Improved his punch power with experience, though must improve his ability to handle counter moves. When he locks on to edge rushers, he consistently wins. As a drive blocker, he has the ability to move defenders on power plays. Able to make the reach blocks and angle blocks on inside and outside zones. When asked to pull, he shows fairly good quickness and get good fits on the 2nd level. Bends his knees well with leverage to anchor and stop the bull rush, though needs to refine that due to his great length. At times, plays with a thin base and gives ground when his technique falters and rushers can give him trouble when he plays high. Shows flexibility in his kick slide. Very tough blocker with the tenacity to sustain and dominate throughout. Frame, arm length and the footwork to mirror rushers cam earn him an early starting tackle grade. At the Senior Bowl, he performed very well when taking a big step up in competition. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6’7” and 325 lbs. with 34 1/4” arms and 10 1/8” hands. Ran a 4.89 time with a 1.70 ten-yard split. Did not lift. Added a 28” VL, a 9’3” BJ, a 4.62 shuttle and 7.25 three cone. Very good positional drills with a solid overall performance. Similar to tackles like Kolton Miller with the prototypical skill set for the demanding leftside spot. Older fans will remember former Giants’ Jumbo Elliott as very similar physically and demeanor. Developed left tackle with huge upside potential. Probable mid-1st round pick with starting grade, though needs further strength, conditioning and technique work. Needs to be consistently sound technically to earn a starting position. Complete physical talent to improve further. Top 15 prospect with high ceiling and probable Pro Bowler in time. Nasty NFL ready mauler.
Draft Projection: 1st Round

NFL Draft 2022 – Las Vegas Invitation List
Green Room Prospects

Safety Kyle Hamilton – Notre Dame
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Aidan Hutchinson, Sauce Gardner, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Kyle Hamilton and Malik Willis, among 21 prospects invited and will attend 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas.

The NFL released a list of 21 prospects who will attend the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas.

The invited group includes many of the biggest names in the 2022 class, including Michigan edge Aidan Hutchinson,  Oregon edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton, Alabama OT Evan Neal, N.C. State OT Ickey Ekwonu, Liberty QB Malik Willis and Ole Miss QB Matt Corral. Defense may dominate the top ten with many blue chip edge rushers expected to hear their name early. In fact, edge defender Aidan Hutchinson is the favorite to be the #1 overall selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Players In the Green Room for NFL Draft 2022

Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss
Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State
Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia
Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia
Ickey Ekwonu, OT, N.C. State
Sauce Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Jermaine Johnson II, Edge, Florida State
Zion Johnson, OL, Boston College
George Karlaftis, Edge, Purdue
Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah
Drake London, WR, USC
Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama
Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State
Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia

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LB Chad Muma – Wyoming

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Linebacker Prospect

Chad Muma #48 – 6-3, 240 – Wyoming –  Sp. 4.60
           NFL Comparison: Logan Wilson                    Rating 82
Physical dependable senior excelled both downhill and between the hash marks in his two-starting seasons for the Cowboys. Back-to-back 1st team MWC performer with over 200 tackles during that period. Aggressive and passionate and plays hard till the whistle. Good teammate and hard worker. Above average quickness and playing speed and displays a burst to consistently close. Good range sideline-to-sideline with sound angles and the ability to get through traffic and scrape. Top athleticism downhill and laterally with the agility and COD to play in space. Developing core strength at his 240 lbs. which he is beginning to use effectively as a huge hitter. Plays behind his pads and rarely on the ground. Strong active hands and has learned to use them in all facets. Potential to develop into a 3-down backer with improvement in coverage ability. Former safety is a quick study in coverage and capable of being an early three down starter. Reliable run-plugger does a plus job of stopping runs before they can turn into positive yardage. Displays good peripheral vision and decisive in his read/react ability. Goes where his eyes tell him. Takes few false steps and trusts his vision and instincts. Shows awareness and technique to slips blocks well. Maintains good balance with the instincts to react which allows him to play fast. Squares himself up to ball carriers to create an impact and make the tackle. Plays within himself and has been a consistent tackler vs a high level of competition and big games. Capable blitzer with the burst to close, though relies more on power than technique. Consistently slips/sheds blockers in space with a combination of technique and power. Sifts well through trash and tough to get off his feet. Struggles vs big interior blockers and prefers to slip with strong hands and quick feet. Able to disengage and stay on his feet. Though not a quick twitch athlete, he will be a starter in time. In pass coverage, he is proficient in zone and short area currently, though needs development in the deeper zones. Potential to cover faster TE’s up the seam, though not ready now. Good lateral range, though can be exploited by fast backs in space when asked to cover too much ground. Also, shows the versatility to play Sam in the 4-3 set. As a senior, he totaled 142 tackles, 9 TFL, 1 PBU, 3 picks and 2 sacks, starting all 13 games. Earned DPOY and 1st team MWC honors. At the NFL Combine, he weighed in at 239 lbs. and 6’3” with 31 5/8” arms and 10” hands. Ran a 4.63 time with 27 reps and had a 40” VL, 10’9” BJ and did a 4.28 shuttle and 7.06 three cone. It was a very good workout. Top AA and play recognition ability and he is able to contribute early and possibly start. Intelligent and heady and understands assignment football while able to carry them out well. Rising savvy backer and top 50-75 prospect with fast development and the intangibles to make an impact as both a starter and special teams’ performer.
                               Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round

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Christian Watson – North Dakota State

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Wide Receiver Prospect

Christian Watson #1 – 6-4, 210 – North Dakota State – Sp. 4.35
            NFL Comparison: CeeDee Lamb                          Rating 88
Fast sure handed senior was the go-to guy for the Bisons over his career. Earned first team honors in 2019. Good lean athletic frame with speed and the running skills to be an impact weapon in the NFL. Speed to get deep regularly on the nine route and developing the nuances as a route-runner to separate from coverage and run the full route tree. Good lean muscle development and adequate functional strength, but could benefit from adding more muscle to his frame. Smooth runner moves in a gliding style, yet showed good elusiveness as a runner after the catch with efficient footwork to create space and break the play. Outstanding hand-eye coordination and able to elevate and high point the ball. Strong hands and usually able to maintain control while taking hits. Natural athlete and polished in many critical aspects of play. With experience, he has learned to run better routes with quicker cuts. Able to maintain concentration on making the catch and separate from defenders. Alert and works his way back to pass. Reading zone coverage better and learning how to find and settle in the soft spots. Adequate as a blocker, but needs hand technique work to improve and sustain.
The Numbers: In 2021, he played in 12 games and had 43 receptions for 801 yards for 18.6 yard average and 7 TDs. At the Senior Bowl, he had a good performance, especially running routes with quick adjustments on the ball. During his career, he caught 105 passes for 2140 yards for a 20.4 average and 14 TDs. At the NFL Combine, he came in just over 6’4” and 208 lbs. Ran a 4.36 time with an exceptional 1.46 ten-yard split time. Added a 38.5”VL and an 11”4”BJ. It was an excellent workout. Similar to CeeDee Lamb in size, speed, body type, AA and development.
The Skinny: Fast athlete with speed to take the lid off a defense. Developing receiver with definite playmaking ability to be a weapon in a few roles both outside and in the slot. Impact in three wideout sets early. Playmaker needs to prove he will go over the middle consistently and must learn the full route tree to be a complete receiver. Fast rising top 50 prospect on my board after the NFL Combine. Probably goes in the early rounds with the strong demand at the position for playmakers. Emerging talent with the tools to continue to improve and be a huge factor in the right situation. Versatile playmaker can provide impact in time and be a difference maker. Incredible ceiling to become an NFL star.
Draft Projection: 1st-2nd Round

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Trey McBride – Colorado State
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Tight End Prospect

 1 * Trey McBride #85 – 6-3, 245             Colorado State – Sp. 4.55
NFL Comparison: Dallas Clark                     Rating 88

Athletic mobile junior flashed big play talent over his MWC career, earning first team honors in 2021. Two-time MWC honoree and John Mackey 2021 winner. Lined up as both an inline and flex performer over his four starting seasons. Fluid athlete with top athleticism to press the middle of the field and naturally run the seam. Agile and flexible to change directions or go up for the ball. Natural hands catcher with run after the catch ability that is just being tapped into in a number of formations. Fast developing receiver with huge upside as a vertical threat. Solid specimen and easy mover with some growth potential. He has improved significantly as a blocker. Quick athlete with the explosiveness off the line to get into a defender or his routes with the footwork and agility to be a very effective movement blocker with further technique work. Greatest asset is his developed playmaking ability. Early contribution as flex receiver and H-back with the receiving skills to become a difference maker. High grades for top overall development and receiving skills. Savvy route runner with very good instincts to read and adjust to coverage and sit in holes. Able to catch outside the frame with a nice receiving radius and huge hands (10 1/8”). Settles in the soft spots in zones to move the chains. Very dangerous on crossing routes with fine run after the catch ability and speed to break plays. Quick getting off the line and beats the jam to get a clean release. At the breakpoint, he separates well in coverage and creates a consistently reliable target. Tough in the shorter zones on crossing routes, hooks and underneath routes with good hands and the ability to adjust. Runs well and snatches the ball in a crowd. Difficult matchup in single coverage with a developed route tree. As blocker, he is quick on the snap with stocky athletic frame and good hand usage to get a surge at the point of attack. Needs development blocking, including a stronger punch with improved lower body power and footwork. In limited time inline, he graded out high as a blocker, relying more on toughness and athleticism than sound technique and functional strength. As a move blocker, gets into an opponent on 2nd level and shows quickness to sustain. On the move, shows the talent to seal and neutralize with the agility to reach backers, though needs technique and strength work.

The Numbers:   In 2021, he started 12 games and caught 90 passes for 1121 yards and 1 TD. Earned first team MWC and All-American honors. In 2020, he started every game and caught 22 passes for 330 yards, a 15-yard average and 4 TDs, earning 2nd team MWC honors. At the NFL Combine, he checked in at 246 lbs. and just under 6’4” with 32 1/2” arms and 10 1/8” hands. Did not run and did 18 reps in the lifting. Added a 33” VJ and a 9’9” BJ. Looked very good in the positional drills with the agility to adjust to the pass. Similar to former Colts’ Pro Bowler, Dallas Clark in size, play making ability, AA and developed receiving talent. Also, similar to George Kittle in many respects.

The Skinny:  Mobile sure handed prospect with very good athleticism to play in base and multiple sets with highly developed skills and LOD as a receiver. Quality addition with the athletic talent to give an offense an early playmaker. As a receiver, he has upside with soft hands, fine movement skills and good speed to stretch the seam. Versatile and marginal top 40 and rising prospect with the talent to surprise in the right offense. Emerging playmaker with skill set to be ideal for today’s pro-offenses.
Draft Projection: 1st-2nd Round

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Leo Chenal #5 – 6-3, 250                                  Wisconsin – Sp. 4.55 
            NFL Comparison: Brian Urlacher                          Rating 90                                                         
Athletic, explosive senior completed an outstanding final season during his only year as a full-time starter. Earned first team Draft Insiders’ All-American and Big Ten honors for a well-rounded performance. Strong angular frame with sideline-to-sideline speed and the power to finish. Highly developed defender with the level to be a three down NFL starter early after playing both inside and outside. Top athlete with good strong frame and fine movement skills to play any position in the 4-3 set and inside in the 3-4. At the Mike position, he can be a playmaker with the ability to fill and beat lineman in matchups and finish. Performed well when asked to cover, blitz and play in space. Keen instincts with the physical skills to respond to reads, beat blocking angles and get to the ball. He can be a devastating and decisive wrap up tackler. When he arrives at the scene, there is seldom any yards after contact by runners. Shows a strong hand punch with the ability to lock out and keep blockers off his body. Displays the ability to jolt runners and very strong when taking on blocks at the point of attack. Able to strike blockers, stack, shed and engage the runner going thru the hole. Displays fine use of leverage and keeps his feet moving. Agile and fast to stay with backs and tight ends in pass coverage. Opens his hips easily to change directions with the burst to matchup in patterns. Improved as pass rusher in 2021 when used in that capacity. Effective as a blitzer, inside or outside and times his move well to finds soft spots in protection. Also has ability as an edge rusher and can line up there in the sub packages, though better suited for inside. Usually diagnoses plays well and takes sound angles in pursuit and has learned to use his aggressiveness well. Very good range, speed and athleticism and uses fine hand technique when scraping laterally. Good body flex helps him with tight pursuit angles. Unlocks hips with the acceleration to close. Rare COD and playing speed for his size with the smooth hips to turn and run-in coverage. Interesting NFL matchup potential with tight ends in the sub packages where his good length, awareness and speed can be very effective. Excels in space where his instincts and movement skills allow him to consistently be in the play. Showed burst as a pass rusher over his final two seasons and has real upside in that role as a pro. Good timing and adept at blitzes, stunts and twists. In 2021, he started 11 games and tallied 114 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 8 sacks, 2 FF, 5 QB hurries, no interceptions or PBU. Earned 1st team Big Ten honors. Over his three-year career, he played in 29 games and tallied 180 tackles, 25.5 TFL, 12 sacks, 3 FF, 1 FR, 1 interception and 14 QB hurries.  At the NFL Combine, he came in at just under 6’3”, 250 lbs. with 31” arms and 9 ¾” hands. Ran a 4.53 time but did not lift. Added a 40.5” VL and 10’8” BJ. At his pro day at Wisconsin, he 34 reps with a 3.94 short shuttle and 6.84 three cone. It completed an amazing postseason which elevated his stock significantly. Athlete with similar skill set and versatility of HOF Mike man Brian Urlacher and capable of filling any backer role in a front. Versatile backer and three down player for all packages. Talent to improve further with his best football in front of him. Displays a great deal of self-confidence with a competitive edge that transcends to the field and teammates. Clubs like the Patriots, Dolphins, Giants and Browns interested in late first/early 2nd round. Emerging impact and big play potential and just touching the surface as a blitz defender. Type to be every down defender early. Fast rising top 40 playmaker and probable surprise 1st round selection. Core starter for a defense and diverse three down defender.
Draft Projection: 1st-2nd Round

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  #     Team                                        Player                Position / School
         * underclassmen – April, 2022

1   Jacksonville                            Aidan Hutchinson          DE       Michigan

2   Detroit                                      Ahmad Gardner            CB        Cincinnati

3  Houston                                    Travon  Walker              DE        Georgia

4  NY Jets                                     Derek Stingley                CB        LSU

5  NY Giants                                 Evan Neal                       OT        Alabama

6  Carolina                                     Ikem Ekwonu                OT        North Carolina St

7  NY Giants (Chicago)               Kayvon Thibodeaux      DE       Oregon

8  Atlanta                                       Kenny Pickett                QB       Pittsburgh

9  Seattle (Denver)                       Malik Willis                   QB       Liberty

10  NY Jets (Seattle)                      Kyle Hamilton              S          Notre Dame

11   Washington                               Garrett Wilson             WR       Ohio State

12  Minnesota                                 Jermaine Johnson       DE       Florida State

13  Houston (Cleveland)               Matt Corral                   QB       Mississippi

14  Baltimore                                  Jordan Davis                DT        Georgia

15  Philadelphia (Miami)                Trent McDuffie          CB        Washington

16  New Orleans (Phil-Indy)        Trevor Penning            OT        Northern Iowa

17  LA Chargers                               Chris Olave                  WR       Ohio State

18  Philadelphia (New Orleans)    Drake London             WR       Southern Cal

19  New Orleans (Philadelphia)    Sam Howell                 QB       North Carolina

20  Pittsburgh                                 Charles Cross               OT        Mississippi St

21   New England                            George Karlaftis          DE       Purdue

22  Green Bay (Las Vegas)            Jameson Williams       WR       Alabama

23  Arizona                                      Treylon Burks               WR       Arkansas

24 Dallas                                          Zion Johnson                OG       Boston College

25  Buffalo                                      Andrew Booth               CB        Clemson

26  Tennessee                                Devin Lloyd                   LB        Utah

27  Tampa Bay                              Devonte Wyatt             DT        Georgia

28  Green Bay                                 Kenyon Green              OG       Texas A&M

29  Kansas City (San Fran-Miami)    Arnold Ebiketie     DE       Penn State

30  Kansas City                                   Jahan Dotson            WR       Penn State

31   Cincinnati                                    Bernhard Raimann    OT        C. Michigan

32  Detroit (LA Rams)                     Nakobe Dean               LB        Georgia

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 Here is the updated NFL Draft 2022 seven round order in early April. With the wild NFL Free Agency and trading period it is a continuous changing situation. In addition, many deals are done ‘On the Clock’ with player availability guaranteed. We will have a complete Seven Round Mock Draft as part of the Draft Insiders’ Yearbook which is available now. The Mock Draft and Top 300 Prospects will be available this week.

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     First Round
1         Jacksonville
2         Detroit
3         Houston
4         NY Jets
5         NY Giants
6         Carolina
7         NY Giants (Chicago)
8         Atlanta
9         Seattle (Denver)
10         NY Jets (Seattle)
11         Washington
12         Minnesota
13         Houston (Cleveland)
14         Baltimore
15         Philadelphia (Miami)
16         New Orleans (Indianapolis-Phil)
17         LA Chargers
18         Philadelphia (New Orleans)
19         New Orleans (Philadelphia)
20         Pittsburgh
21         New England
22         Green Bay (Las Vegas)
23         Arizona
24         Dallas
25         Buffalo
26         Tennessee
27         Tampa Bay
28         Green Bay
29         Kansas City (San Fran-Miami)
30         Kansas City
31         Cincinnati
32         Detroit (LA Rams)

Second Round
33         Jacksonville
34         Detroit
35         NY Jets
36         NY Giants
37         Houston
38         NY Jets (Carolina)
39         Chicago
40         Seattle (Denver)
41         Seattle
42         Indianapolis (Washington)
43         Atlanta
44         Cleveland
45         Baltimore
46         Minnesota
47         Washington (Indianapolis)
48         Chicago (LA Chargers)
49         New Orleans
50         Kansas City (Miami)
51         Philadelphia
52         Pittsburgh
53         Green Bay (Las Vegas)
54         New England
55         Arizona
56         Dallas
57         Buffalo
58         Atlanta (Tennessee)
59         Green Bay
60         Tampa Bay
61         San Francisco
62         Kansas City
63         Cincinnati
64         Denver (LA Rams)

Third Round
65         Jacksonville
66         Detroit
67         NY Giants
68         Houston
69         NY Jets
70         Jacksonville (Carolina)
71         Chicago
72         Seattle
73         Indianapolis (Washington)
74         Atlanta
75         Denver
76         Baltimore
77         Minnesota
78         Cleveland
79         LA Chargers
80         Houston (New Orleans)
81         NY Giants (Miami)
82         Atlanta (Indianapolis)
83         Philadelphia
84         Pittsburgh
85         New England
86         Las Vegas
87         Arizona
88         Dallas
89         Buffalo
90         Tennessee
91         Tampa Bay
92         Green Bay
93         San Francisco
94         Kansas City
95         Cincinnati
96         Denver (LA Rams)
97        Detroit (comp)
98         New Orleans (comp)
99         Cleveland (comp)
100       Baltimore (comp)
101       Philadelphia (New Orleans) (comp)
102       Miami (comp)
103       Kansas City (comp)
104       LA Rams (comp)
105       San Francisco (comp)

Fourth Round
106       Jacksonville
107       Houston (Detroit- Cleve)
108       Houston
109       Seattle (NY Jets)
110       Baltimore (NY Giants)
111       NY Jets (Carolina)
112       NY Giants (Chicago)
113       Washington
114       Atlanta
115       Denver
116       Denver (Seattle)
117       NY Jets (Minnesota)
118       Cleveland
119       Baltimore
120       New Orleans
121       Kansas City (Miami)
122       Indianapolis
123       LA Chargers
124       Philadelphia
125       Miami (Pittsburgh)
126       Las Vegas
127       New England
128       Baltimore (Arizona)
129       Dallas
130       Buffalo
131       Tennessee
132       Green Bay
133       Tampa Bay
134       San Francisco
135       Kansas City
136       Cincinnati
137       Carolina (Houston-LA Rams)
138       Pittsburgh (comp)
139       Baltimore (comp)
140       Green Bay (comp)
141       Baltimore (comp)
142       LA Rams (comp)
143       Tennessee (comp)

Fifth Round
144       Carolina (Jacksonville)
145       Seattle (Detroit- Denver)
146       NY Jets
147       NY Giants
148       Chicago (Houston)
149       Carolina
150       Chicago
151       Atlanta
152       Seattle (Denver)
153       Seattle
154       Philadelphia (Washington)
155       Dallas (Cleveland)
156       Minnesota (Baltimore)
157       Jacksonville (Minnesota)
158       New England (Miami)
159       Indianapolis
160       LA Chargers
161       New Orleans
162       Philadelphia
163       NY Jets (Pittsburgh)
164       Las Vegas (New England)
165       Las Vegas
166       Philadelphia (Arizona)
167       Dallas
168       Buffalo
169       Tennessee
170       New England (Tampa Bay)
171       Green Bay
172       San Francisco
173       NY Giants (Baltimore-Kansas City)
174       Cincinnati
175       LA Rams
176       Dallas (comp)
177       Detroit (comp)
178       Dallas (comp)
179       Indianapolis (comp)

Sixth Round
180       Jacksonville
181       Detroit
182       NY Giants
183       Houston
184       Minnesota (NY Jets)
185       Buffalo (Carolina)
186       Chicago
187       San Francisco (Denver)
188       Jacksonville (Seattle)
189       Washington
190       Atlanta
191       Minnesota (Baltimore)
192       Minnesota
193       Dallas (Cleveland)
194       New Orleans (Indianapolis-Phil)
195       LA Chargers
196       Baltimore (Miami)
197       Jacksonville (Philadelphia)
198       Jacksonville (Pittsburgh)
199       Carolina (Las Vegas)
200       New England
201       Arizona
202       Cleveland (Dallas)
203       Buffalo
204       Tennessee
205       Houston (Green Bay)
206       Denver (Tampa Bay-NY Jets-Phil)
207       Houston (San Fran-NY Jets)
208       Pittsburgh (Kansas City)
209       Cincinnati
210       New England (LA Rams)
211       LA Rams (comp)
212       LA Rams (comp)
213       Atlanta  (comp)
214       LA Chargers (comp)
215       Arizona (comp)
216       Indianapolis (comp)
217       Detroit (comp)
218       LA Rams (comp)
219       Tennessee (comp)
220       San Francisco (comp)
221       San Francisco (comp)

Seventh Round
222       Jacksonville
223       Cleveland (Detroit)
224       Miami (Houston-New Eng-Balt)
225       Pittsburgh (NY Jets)
226       Cincinnati (NY Giants)
227       Las Vegas (Carolina)
228       Green Bay (Chicago-Houston)
229       Seattle
230       Washington
231       Buffalo (Atlanta)
232       Denver
233       Kansas City (Minnesota)
234       Detroit (Cleveland)
235       Jacksonville (Baltimore)
236       LA Chargers
237       Philadelphia (New Orleans)
238       LA Rams (Miami)
239       Indianapolis
240       Washington (Phil-Indianapolis)
241       Pittsburgh
242       Carolina (New Eng-Miami)
243       Kansas City (Las Vegas-New Eng)
244       Arizona
245       Houston (Dallas)
246       Cleveland (Buffalo)
247       Miami (from Tennessee)
248       Tampa Bay
249       Green Bay
250       Minnesota (San Fran-Denver)
251       Kansas City
252       Cincinnati
253       LA Rams
254       LA Chargers (comp)
255       LA Chargers (comp)
256       Arizona (comp)
257       Arizona (comp)
258       Green Bay (comp)
259       Kansas City (comp)
260       LA Chargers (comp)
261       Tampa Bay (comp)
262       San Francisco (comp)

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NFL Draft 2022

NFL Announces 39 Compensatory Draft Choices to 16 Clubs

​A total of 39 compensatory draft selections in the 2022 NFL Draft have been awarded to 16 teams, the NFL announced.

Under the rules for compensatory draft selections, a team losing more or better compensatory free agents (“CFA”) than it acquires in the previous year is eligible to receive compensatory draft picks.

The compensatory picks will be positioned within the third through seventh rounds based on the value of the compensatory free agents lost.

Compensatory free agents are determined by a formula based on salary, playing time and postseason honors. The formula was developed by the NFL management council. Not every free agent lost or signed by a club is covered by this formula. No club may receive more than four compensatory picks in any one year. If a club qualifies for more than four compensatory picks after offsetting each CFA lost by each CFA gained of an equal or higher value, the four highest remaining selections will be awarded to the club.

The Collective Bargaining Agreement limits the number of compensatory selections to the number of clubs then in the League (32). This year, one club, the Kansas City Chiefs, qualified for a compensatory selection under the net loss formula but will not receive that pick because the final numerical value of the CFA who was lost ranked 33rd among the final numerical values of all compensatory selections. Kansas City will receive a compensatory selection for one other CFA lost whose final numerical value ranked within the top 32.

In addition to the 32 compensatory selections awarded under the net loss formula, seven special compensatory selections were awarded to six clubs: the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers (two special compensatory selections), Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Rams under a 2020 amendment to the League’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, which was agreed upon by the NFL and the NFLPA to promote equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workforce within NFL clubs. This initiative provides that the prior employer-club of a minority employee who has been hired by another club as its head coach or primary football executive (general manager) will receive compensation in the form of a special compensatory draft selection in the third round of each of the next two drafts, or in each of the next three drafts if two minority employees from the employer-club are hired for these positions by another club or clubs. Special compensatory selections are awarded in draft selection order after all other compensatory selections in round three and are denoted with an asterisk in the following table.

The following 2022 compensatory draft picks have been awarded for the 2022 NFL Draft, which will be held on April 28-30 in Las Vegas:

Round /Round Choice/ Overall Selection / Team

Round 3
3   33-97      Detroit
3   34-98      New Orleans
3   35-99     * Cleveland
3   36-100   * Baltimore
3   37-101    * New Orleans
3   38-102   * San Francisco
3   39-103   * Kansas City
3  40-104    * Los Angeles Rams
3  41-105     * San Francisco

Round 4
4   33-138   Pittsburgh
4   34-139   Baltimore
4   35-140   Green Bay
4   36-141   Baltimore
4   37-142   Los Angeles Rams
4   38-143   Tennessee

Round 5
5   33-176   Dallas
5   34-177   Detroit
5   35-178   Dallas
5   36-179   Indianapolis

Round 6
6   33-211   Los Angeles Rams
6   34-212   Los Angeles Rams
6   35-213   Atlanta
6   36-214   Los Angeles Chargers
6   37-215   Arizona
6   38-216   Indianapolis
6   39-217   Detroit
6   40-218   Los Angeles Rams
6   41-219   Tennessee
6   42-220   San Francisco
6   43-221   San Francisco

Round 7
7   33-254   Los Angeles Chargers
7   34-255   Los Angeles Chargers
7   35-256   Arizona
7   36-257   Arizona
7   37-258   Green Bay
7   38-259   Kansas City
7   39-260   Los Angeles Chargers
7   40-261   Tampa Bay
7   41-262   San Francisco