2022 NFL Draft Day 1

[Joemailman]

I had Stingley over Sauce, so I think it’s a good pick.

A lot of people say his best year was his freshman year, and he hasn't been as good since. That's why some are surprised.

[Joemailman]

Jets select Sauce Gardner - Cincinnati. Giants are on the clock.

Gardner is a tall, long cornerback with elite movement skills and toughness. In press coverage, he uses his length to successfully re-route wideouts. He has abnormal fluidity for such a huge cornerback (6-foot-3, 190 pounds). He can completely open his hips to mirror and match underneath. He’s rarely out of position, but if it happens, he has an incredible burst to recover. From off coverage, he is fluid and explodes out of his plant and drive. He has natural ball skills; he can find it and play it. His overall awareness is magnificent. He is very willing as a run defender and blitzer. Although he'll miss an occasional tackle, the aggressiveness and want-to are easy to identify. Overall, Gardner has a unique skill set for his size, and I see similarities to four-time Pro Bowler Antonio Cromartie when he was coming out of Florida State.

[Joemailman]

Giants select Kayvon Thibodeaux - Oregon Panthers are on the clock.

Thibodeaux has the explosive first step to get into the pads of offensive linemen and the quick hands to prevent blockers from latching onto his frame. His swipe and push-pull moves are extremely effective. He stacks blockers, locates the ball and sheds in time to make plays as a run defender. Thibodeaux is an excellent tackler with the burst to make plays in the backfield and closing speed to make plays chasing from the backside. -- Steve Muench

[Joemailman]

5 defensive players in a row. 1st QB coming up?

[Freak Out]

Nope

[Joemailman]

Panthers select Ikem Ekwonu - OT - North Carolina St. Giants are on the clock with pick from Bears.

Ekwonu is an aggressive run blocker with the power to knock defenders off the ball and drive them into the ground. In pass protection, he's extremely long and jolts rushers with his powerful punch. His pancake reel is outrageous. He sometimes over sets and needs be more patient, but he has the foot speed, length and strength to quickly develop into an effective starting tackle at the NFL level. -- Steve Muench

[Joemailman]

Giants select Evan Neal - OT - Alabama Falcons are on the clock.

Neal is a dominant run blocker who overpowers defenders when he latches on and drives his legs. He has excellent first-step quickness for his size and shows good range as a zone blocker and when climbing to the second level. Neal doesn't have elite mirror quickness, but his wide frame makes it tough to get around him and he gives zero ground to bull rushers. He has started at both tackle positions and left guard in college. -- Steve Muench

[RashanGary]

I see this place matches my excitement. Later guys.

Hey, it wont be the same without ya. Im torn between my gf and the draft

[HarveyWallbangers]

The Packers are going to pick Logan Hall or Tyler Smith because those are about the only guys I don’t want. Or an ILB.

[King Friday]

QBs drop, drop, dropping...

[Joemailman]

Falcons select Drake London - WR - USC Seahawks are on the clock

London is an elite red-zone target (and former basketball standout) who excels at making contested catches thanks to his ability to box out and contort his body while adjusting in the air. He's smooth getting out of breaks and excels at finding pockets in zone looks. London breaks tackles and flashes quick feet after the catch. -- Steve Muench

Matt Miller's NFL comp: Mike Evans

[Joemailman]

Seahawks might be looking at Kyle Hamilton. Need to rebuild that defense. Or offensive line.

[HarveyWallbangers]

My guy, London, goes #1 at WR.

[George Cumby]

Any big surprises so far?

Anyone dropping?

Any big reaches?

[Joemailman]

Seahawks select Charles Cross - OT - Miss. St. Jets are on the clock with pick from Seattle.

Cross is a two-year starter who is still developing as a pass blocker, but he's a natural knee bender. His mirror-and-slide agility is outstanding, and he has the length to keep edge rushers off his frame. As a run blocker, he fits best in a zone-heavy scheme where he can use his foot speed and length to reach and seal defensive linemen. -- Steve Muench

Matt Miller's NFL comp: Terron Armstead