Detroit Lions (from Minnesota Vikings ): Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama - Well, the Lions are rolling the dice in Vegas. Are we sure Sean Payton doesn’t want to come back? Grade: Bġ2. Olave feels made for the turf - a smooth glider who could put up great numbers with improved QB play in New Orleans. And they make it two straight Ohio State receivers off the board. New Orleans Saints (from Washington Commanders ): Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State - Our first trade! The Saints wheeled into the 16 and 19 slots before the draft and landed this pick from the Commanders on the clock, sending Nos. I’d be shocked if Wilson isn’t at least a very respectable pass catcher. Now Zach Wilson feels more like he did at BYU: with receiving options all over the field. Wilson should step in as part of a four-WR group that includes Corey Davis, Elijah Moore and Braxton Berrios. New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks ): Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State - It’s no shock they went receiver here, having struck out on Tyreek Hill and other potential upgrades. Is Pete Carroll going to start slinging the rock now that Russell Wilson is gone? It’s a departure from the type of tackle the Seahawks typically have gone for. But as a run blocker? We just don’t know. Cross wasn’t our favorite OT prospect, but he has sweet feet and is a natural pass protector, even as a redshirt sophomore. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos ): Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State - We have no problem with this pick. But is London the best WR option? Jameson Williams is tough to pass on, injury or not. This is a big, athletic duo that can win almost every jump ball imaginable. They’re forming a basketball team in Atlanta, with Kyle Pitts at the 5, London at the 4 and Marcus Mariota the point guard. Atlanta Falcons : Drake London, WR, USC - Once London worked out a few weeks ago following an injury that ended his 2021 season and prevented him from working out at the combine, the Falcons likely felt a lot better about this pairing. Still, gotta love the pick, even if they went at it oddly. He’s highly strong and explosive but lacks lateral quickness. Neal is a multi-position blocker with starting experience at both tackle spots and guard. But they still got a top-tier talent who is more ready Day 1 than the player taken one spot ahead of him. New York Giants (from Chicago Bears ): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama - We thought they’d go OL first, then pass rusher, given the Panthers were on deck at No. He’s also a smart, charismatic young man with a great work ethic. But his upside is high, starting with his pile-driving run blocking. Ekwonu’s pass protection, despite taking a jump in 2021, remains unrefined. The Panthers made the smart move here, taking OL help over reaching for a QB. Carolina Panthers : Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State - The Charlotte native will save on moving costs. The New York Giants added pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux with the first of their two top-10 picks. He’s a great fit as a zone corner in Robert Saleh’s defense, so it’s hard to gripe with the pick. Gardner’s career production has been wild the past three years: nine INTs, 0 TDs allowed. New York Jets : Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, CB, Cincinnati - It feels like the Jets knew the Texans were taking Stingley, so if they wanted a top corner, they could not wait with the Giants coming up next. Can he do it in the NFL? If he fails, it won’t be because of talent. Stingley covered Ja’Marr Chase every day in practice in 2019 and won a lot of those battles. His past two seasons have been forgettable and injury-plagued, but the talent is too alluring here. Houston Texans : Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU - This one started crystallizing a few weeks ago when the Texans were said to be looking hard at corner - and specifically at Stingley. He’s a good rusher, great run defender and becomes one of Dan Campbell’s key young guys. And he maintained an excellent level of play all season. No pressure? Well, Hutchinson looked completely in control during Michigan’s playoff drive and his Heisman campaign. Detroit Lions : Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan - The hometown kid is now a nearly instant Lions hero. Can Walker be a franchise pillar? That remains to be seen.
But his pass rushing effectiveness remains an area that will require development, so expecting big sack totals early on might be foolhardy. 1 overall selection, Walker nonetheless possesses the raw power, freaky athleticism and ideal length to be a star one day. Jacksonville Jaguars : Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia - We’ll be debating this pick for years, passing on more proven commodities such as Aidan Hutchinson.
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