NFL Draft

HEIGHT: 5'10 3/4"

WEIGHT: 171

HAND: 8 7/8"

ARM: 30 3/4"

WINGSPAN: 6'2"

40-YARD DASH: 4.51

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: DNP

BROAD: DNP

POSITIVES

— Quick-twitch athlete who plays with a good burst and top-end speed.

— Fluid athlete with the ability to swivel and shadow receivers while also sinking his hips. Has fluid transitions out of breaks with quick feet and few wasted steps.

— Ball skills to play with good timing when high-pointing, along with strong hands. Able to play with his back to the ball while also playing through the catch point.

NEGATIVES

— Slightly undersized, which can show up when tackling. Takes a brunt of the impact when tackling at times.

— Bigger backs can carry him for extra yards. Also tends to get walled off by bigger receivers.

— Can be hesitant and slow to trust his eyes, causing a delay out of breaks.

— Occasionally gets handsy downfield. Tugs on receiver when out of position.

2021 STATISTICS

11 G, 41 TKL, 2.5 TFL, 1 SK, 3 INT, 6 PBU, 3 FF

NOTES

— East/West Shrine Game invite.

— 2021 All-Pac 12 honorable mention

OVERALL

Jack Jones is a smooth cornerback who has the ability to play both in the slot and outside. He plays with a controlled pedal and quick feet. He's quicker than fast but has loose hips which gives him the ability to seamlessly turn and run.

Jones shows good patience in his pedal. He doesn't get out too quickly and allow the receiver to declare his routes before overcommitting. His quick feet allow him to get out of breaks with a very good burst, often looking to run the route for the receiver on short and intermediate breaking routes.

When in press coverage, Jones moves his feet on the snap to keep leverage and positioning, along with displaying the quick twitch and lateral movement needed at the line. He shoots his hands in press to keep positioning as well as looking to disrupt the timing of routes.

Jones has very good timing when playing the ball in coverage. Regardless of whether he turns and locates the ball or has his back to it, he doesn't panic downfield, and he's able to attack the ball from many different angles.

Jones' lack of size can show up at times whe he'sn covering larger receivers. He occasionally gets walled off and stuck on their backs, making it hard for him to make a play on the ball.

Jones is a scrappy player who has a nose for the ball and a knack for making plays in the run game. He makes quick reads and has even quicker reactions to come up and support the run.

Jones has shown to be a viable blitzer off the edge, as well as one who plays his part on the nub side of formations. His slight frame can be an issue in the run game, as he can take the brunt of tackles, especially when matched against bigger backs.

Jones was invited to the Shrine Game, where he looked impressive in the limited time he was on the field. He will have to carve out a role in the NFL, which seems possible given his twitch and athletic ability.

GRADE: 6.4 (4th Round - Potential Role Player)

OVERALL RANK: 160

POSITION RANK: CB20

PRO COMPARISON: Chris Harris

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

HEIGHT: 6'4 7/8"

WEIGHT: 266

HAND: 10 1/4"

ARM: 33 1/4"

WINGSPAN: 6'7 3/4"

40-YARD DASH: 4.70

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: 31.5"

BROAD: 9'9"

POSITIVES

— Good speed in space.

— Flashes powerful hands. Wins the rep right away when done right.

— Good get-off. Can explode off the ball versus run and pass.

— Above-average lateral quickness.

— Useful stunt and twist piece thanks to his movement skills and power.

— Above-average vision against the run game. More of a penetrator than a space-eater.

NEGATIVES

— Anchor is lacking against the run. Fails to keep a stable base under him.

— Below-average leg drive as a pass-rusher. Prone to stalling out.

— Below-average bend. Struggles to get low and/or wide when trying to turn the corner.

— Too many reps with an unclear pass-rushing plan.

— Poor tackler. Constantly missed opportunities to finish plays.

2021 STATISTICS

12 G, 38 TOT, 10.5 TFL, 7 SK, 3 FF, 1 FR

NOTES

— Two-year starter.

— 4-star recruit in 2017.

— 2020 and 2021 second-team All-Big 12.

OVERALL

Isaiah Thomas' explosive traits make him an interesting Day 3 developmental choice off the edge.

Thomas shows moments of excellent snap get-off. Though he's inconsistent right now, especially later in games, he still flashed enough juice to be a real threat. That same explosiveness shows up in his hands upon engagement.

Thomas does well to vary his approach and keep offensive linemen guessing, but the pop in his hands opens an opportunity for him to get to the quarterback. Pair all of that explosive potential with some decent side-to-side movement skills, and it's no wonder why Thomas also thrives as a stunt/twist piece.

However, Thomas is likely not a true winner around the edge. Though his first step can create opportunities from time to time, he struggles to run the corner without getting knocked off-balance. The flexibility to get low and maintain his leg drive just is not there.

Thomas' pass-rushing plan is likewise scattered right now. He has too many plays where he ends up engaged with an offensive tackle without having tried a real pass-rushing move.

Thomas will be up and down in the run game, too. He has the explosiveness to get off the ball and has a decent eye for when he can crash through a gap into the backfield, but he struggles whenever he needs to anchor. He often fails to keep his feet moving, resulting in an unstable base that allows him to get knocked down or off his spot. Thomas will need to iron that out to fight for a starting spot at some point.

Thomas needs a lot of work to become a starter. His lack of bend may always make him a limited player, so he must develop as a run defender and expand his pass-rushing arsenal. With that said, his explosive traits are worth a Day 3 draft pick. Thomas is likely best as a stash-and-develop type rather than someone who should vie for snaps right away.

GRADE: 6.3 (5th Round - High-Level Developmental Prospect)

OVERALL RANK: 195

POSITION RANK: EDGE22

PRO COMPARISON: Alex Okafor

Written by B/R NFL Scout Derrik Klassen

HEIGHT: 6'3 5/8"

WEIGHT: 261

HAND: 9 7/8"

ARM: 33 1/8"

WINGSPAN: 6'8 1/4"

40-YARD DASH: 4.46

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: 32.5"

BROAD: 10'3"

POSITIVES

— Thick build grants him some flexibility to play from tight alignments.

— Good explosiveness off the snap.

— Above-average length. Can keep OL out of his frame and extend his arms with some power.

— Nimble feet. Can redirect with ease and play in space better than his frame suggests.

— Flashes powerful hands and has a good outside-to-inside stab.

— Powerful bull rush and inside moves. Plays with good leg drive.

— Good vision for causing terror in the run game. Finds the backfield.

NEGATIVES

— Poor bend on the outside. Rarely tried to turn the corner to begin with and had little success when he did.

— Limited pass-rushing approach right now. Shows little comfort working the outside shoulder of an offensive tackle.

— Often has late hands. Lets OL get into his frame first despite his length.

— Anchor versus the run can get dicey. Susceptible to getting blown off his spot or put on the ground.

2021 STATISTICS

13 G, 57 TOT, 15 TFL, 12.5 SK, 4 FF, 1 FR

NOTES

— Arrested on a felony sexual battery charge in July 2020.

— 4-star JUCO prospect in 2019.

— Three-year contributor, one-and-a-half year starter.

OVERALL

Sam Williams is a powerful, athletic defensive end who needs to find a way to win around the edge to round out his skill set.

At 6'4" and 265 pounds, Williams sports a thick build that allowed him to flip-flop between edge alignments and 3- and 5-tech alignments. Though inconsistent, he flashes great explosion off the line of scrimmage, which gives him great momentum when crashing into offensive tackles as a bull-rusher or on inside moves.

Williams also shows heavy hands and good length for the position, even if he's still working on being craftier with his hand usage. He shows much better fluidity in space than his frame suggests, which allows him to work well as a stunt and twist piece.

In the run game, Williams' anchor is up and down. He has the raw strength to hold the point, but his feet are sometimes slow to follow his body, and he allows himself to get knocked off balance. With how well Williams comes off the ball, though, he still has an avenue to making a statement in the run game from time to time.

Most of Williams' issues boil down to his outside pass-rushing abilities and hand technique. His pass-rushing approach is stale. He often resorts to simple bull-rushes or an outside-to-inside sidestep. Williams also shows little ability to turn the corner as a pass-rusher. He seldom tried to do so, which could be blamed on alignment at times, and he showed poor flexibility and balance when trying to win around the edge.

Williams' explosive potential is worth getting excited about. He has plenty of juice in his legs and offers more fluidity than you might expect at a glance. Still, Williams' volatility in the run game is a risky proposition, and his pass-rushing repertoire is clearly limited right now. Williams would be best as a heavy outside linebacker on a defense that likes to move its pieces around up front often to give him chances to win inside.

GRADE: 7.0 (High-level Backup/Potential Starter - 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 109

POSITION RANK: EDGE15

PRO COMPARISON: Pernell McPhee

Written by B/R NFL Scout Derrik Klassen

HEIGHT: 6'2 1/8"

WEIGHT: 195

HAND: 8 1/2"

ARM: 32 3/8"

WINGSPAN: 6'5 3/8"

40-YARD DASH: 4.36

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: 39.5"

BROAD: 10'8"

POSITIVES

— Big, physically imposing player with a long frame to add more weight.

— High-motor athlete with great pursuit to the ball. Quickly gets rid of blockers in his path.

— Strong tackler who engulfs the ball-carrier. Explodes through contact to deliver a blow.

— Shows good IQ and awareness when playing in zone coverage. Vision to play the quarterback while feeling receivers in his zone. Ball skills to play the ball in the air.

NEGATIVES

— Struggles with change of direction and lateral movement.

— Plays with high pad level that affects his breaks and movement skills when in coverage.

— Stiff when flipping hips. Shows up most when in deep coverage.

2021 STATISTICS

14 G, 57 TKL, 4.5 TFL, 5 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR

NOTES

— Four-year player.

— All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2021.

OVERALL

JT Woods is a long-limbed athlete with great height for his position. He has a thin frame that still has room to add weight.

Woods is an impressive and explosive athlete who does his best when moving linearly. He has a smooth backpedal when deep and nice bursts out of his breaks. He's a long strider who has very good speed when he's able to open up and run.

When in coverage, Woods does best on short and medium routes. While playing man, his high pad level can lead him to rounding breaks and showing some tightness when turning and moving laterally.

Woods does a very good job of reading the quarterback’s eyes and anticipating routes, which allows him to get a great jump on the ball. He also has good tracking ability and is able to high-point the ball, catching it away from his body and plucking it out of the air.

When playing the run game, Woods excels at triggering toward what he sees. Coming down like his hair is on fire, he quickly closes ground on the ball-carrier, delivering vicious blows at times. He is a strong tackler who allows minimal extra yards when he is able to wrap up.

Woods also uses his hands well to take on and disengage from blockers while quickly finding the ball. Although he takes good angles, he can get broken down when he's forced to stop his feet and redirect laterally.

Woods has the physical tools to succeed in the NFL, but his lack of lateral movement may cause issues against more elite athletes. With his size and speed, he has the opportunity to find a role on special teams while he continues to develop as a defensive back.

GRADE: 6.7 (4th Round - Potential Role Player)

OVERALL RANK: 137

POSITION RANK: S8

PRO COMPARISON: Deon Bush

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

Despite a general lack of enthusiasm about the quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL draft, history has shown teams will always reach to find a potential starter at the position. 

In his latest mock draft posted on Wednesday, ESPN's Todd McShay projects four quarterbacks will be selected in the first round. 

Kenny Pickett is the first signal-caller off the board at No. 11 to the Washington Commanders, followed by the Malik Willis to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 17 after a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers. 

McShay also has the New Orleans Saints selecting Matt Corral with the 18th pick and the Detroit Lions using their extra first-round pick from the Los Angeles Rams (No. 32) to get Sam Howell. 

Willis seems to be the fastest-rising quarterback in this class coming off his performance at the Senior Bowl. 

ESPN's Jordan Reid tweeted about the improvement Willis made over the course of just one day in Mobile earlier this month:

#Liberty QB Malik Willis was impressive today. He was able to clean up his accuracy from Day 1. Looked much more confident today and even showed his mobility. The ball explodes off of his hand and he had lots of nice tosses on Day 2. He has the strongest arm of any QB in Mobile.

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 2, 2022

"During team drills, Willis threw with touch and fit the ball through tight passing windows as well," wrote B/R's Maurice Moton. "He also took off for a big run with a couple of jukes, showing off his athleticism."

McShay noted Willis is his top-ranked quarterback and has the "strongest arm in the class and can create outside the pocket, making tough off-platform throws look easy."

Pickett's biggest selling point seems to be that he is the most NFL-ready quarterback in this group. The Pitt alum is going to face questions about his hand size, though he is planning to have them measured at the NFL scouting combine. 

Corral looks to be one of the biggest unknowns in the draft. B/R's Nate Tice noted in his scouting report for the Ole Miss quarterback that he benefited from an RPO-heavy attack in college and "his ability to progress on true dropback passing concepts remains a big question mark."

The Lions are in an opportune position to potentially let the board work in their favor. They are assured of getting one of the best players at another position of need with the No. 2 pick. 

McShay suggested Detroit could let Howell sit behind Jared Goff in 2022 as he learns an NFL offense. 

"He is super accurate hitting the deep rail shots, and he has a quick delivery and good touch," McShay wrote of Howell. "But his footwork needs work, and he will need to improve the anticipatory intermediate-level throws."

Perhaps the biggest surprise from McShay's mock draft is Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder isn't projected to go in the first round. He did have a rough showing at the Senior Bowl in inclement weather that seemed to hurt his stock. 

It's also an indication of just how volatile this group of quarterbacks looks to be. B/R's NFL scouting department has Ridder ranked as the only first-round talent at the position (No. 17 overall). 

By comparison, ESPN's draft rankings have Willis (No. 17), Pickett (No. 19) and Corral (No. 27) as first-round talents. Ridder checks in at No. 47 overall. 

All of these quarterback questions will be answered during the 2022 NFL draft from April 28-30 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.     

ESPN NFL draft expert Todd McShay released his post-Super Bowl mock draft Wednesday and projected that Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal will go No. 1 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL draft.

McShay's projected top 10 selections are as follows:

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama

2. Detroit Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Michigan

3. Houston Texans: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame

4. New York Jets: Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State

5. New York Giants: Kayvon Thibodeau, DE, Oregon

6. Carolina Panthers: Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati

7. New York Giants (from CHI): Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State

8. Atlanta Falcons: Drake London, WR, USC

9. Denver Broncos: Devin Lloyd, ILB, Utah

10. New York Jets (from SEA): Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU

Unlike last year's draft when quarterbacks were taken with the top three picks, McShay doesn't anticipate a signal-caller coming off the board in the 2022 NFL draft until the Washington Commanders take Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett with the 11th selection.

In McShay's estimation, the top of the 2022 draft will be short on offensive skill position players. The only one he has coming off the board inside the top 10 is USC wide receiver Drake London going to the Atlanta Falcons at No. 8.

Otherwise, McShay projects six defensive players and three offensive linemen going in the top 10.

Neal is considered the clear top offensive lineman in the 2022 NFL draft after anchoring Alabama's line for three seasons.

The Jags used the No. 1 pick on quarterback Trevor Lawrence last year, so bringing in a franchise offensive tackle makes all the sense in the world, especially since Jacksonville has three starting offensive linemen set to hit free agency this offseason.

McShay noted that the other candidate he considered with the No. 1 pick was Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who he mocked to the Detroit Lions at No. 2.

Hutchinson dominated to the tune of 14 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss in 2021, and he was the driving force behind the Wolverines reaching the College Football Playoff for the first time.

Given that the Lions ranked 30th in the NFL in sacks last season, Hutchinson would likely be a no-brainer second pick if he is on the board.

While Pickett was McShay's first quarterback to get selected at No. 11 overall, he was far from the only signal-caller to come off the board despite the belief that this year's class is a weak one for quarterbacks.

McShay projected that the Pittsburgh Steelers will move up to No. 17 in a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers to select Liberty's Malik Willis, followed by Ole Miss' Matt Corral going 18th to the New Orleans Saints.

He also ended the first round with a quarterback in the form of North Carolina's Sam Howell going 32nd to the Lions.

Of the four quarterbacks taken in McShay's first-round mock, Pickett does feel like the one with the best chance for NFL success.

He is coming off a huge 2021 season at Pitt during which he completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 4,319 yards, 42 touchdowns and seven interceptions, while also rushing for 233 yards and five scores.

Washington has a clear and obvious need under center after Taylor Heinicke failed to establish himself as the long-term answer at quarterback last season, meaning Pickett could start out of the gates if the Commanders take him.

The first round of the 2022 NFL draft will take place on April 28 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. believes upgrading the offensive line should be a priority for the New York Giants in the 2022 NFL draft. 

The Giants currently have the No. 5 and No. 7 pick in the first round after thanks to last year's trade with the Chicago Bears, providing an opportunity to add an elite player at a key spot.

"You can bet that one of these two picks will be an offensive lineman," Kiper said on Monday's episode of First Draft (21:40).

Kiper added that North Carolina State lineman Ikem Ekwonu "would be the guy to really look at," while Alabama's Evan Neal was also said to be a possibility.

Bleacher Report's Scouting Department listed Ekwonu as the No. 2 overall player on the latest big board and Neal at No. 3.

The Giants already invested the No. 4 pick in the 2020 draft in offensive tackle Andrew Thomas, although the former Georgia star has been inconsistent in his two NFL seasons. He also still needs plenty of help around him on an offense that ranked 31st in both points scored and total yards.

Improving the offensive line could go a long way in unlocking the talent on that side of the ball, including Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney.

In the NFL, undergoing a rebuild is often viewed through the lens of failure. A rebuild means a potential franchise quarterback didn't pan out. Or a coaching change halted progress installing a system. Or maybe star players became too expensive to retain.

But in the rights hands, a rebuild can be rife with optimism. The New York Giants, a team that hasn't posted a winning record since 2016, could sure use something to look forward to.

The Giants have nine selections in the 2022 NFL draft; five of them in the top 81. This is a defining moment for a franchise looking to reclaim some of its former glory, 10 years removed from its last Super Bowl win.

And its shepherd, new general manager Joe Schoen, who was hired in January after serving as the Buffalo Bills' assistant GM, is heading into the team's offseason with the right mentality.

"I would say where we are right now, as many at-bats as you can get, as many swings as you can get, I think that's important where we are as a team," he said, per the team's website.

Giants G.M. Joe Schoen: Based on where we are, we want as many swings as we can get in draft. https://t.co/cuX2YbWxgG

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 8, 2022

Adding that he doesn't believe any team is ever "one player away," Schoen's plan of attack heading into April's draft is to move up or move back to get the right player, as long as he can "sleep good at night" with the decisions he makes.

Big Blue made some savvy moves in the 2021 NFL draft to put themselves in this enviable position. They traded the No. 11 selection in last year's draft to the Chicago Bears, netting them an extra 2022 first- and fourth-round pick. In the second round, they picked up another 2022 third-rounder when they traded with the Miami Dolphins to move back from No. 42 to No. 50.

But the 2021 draft wasn't just about stockpiling selections. The Giants also added to their talent pool with first-round wideout Kadarius Toney and second-round edge-rusher Azeez Ojulari.

In mid-October, Toney whipped Giants Nation into a frenzy with a 10-reception, 189-yard performance, showing what he is capable of when healthy. When the book closed on the 2021 season, Toney had missed seven games because of injury, finishing with 39 receptions for 420 yards.

But the team can build around Toney in 2022, regardless of who's starting under center. Even before diving into the draft, the first order of business for Schoen and new coach Brian Daboll is deciding how quarterback Daniel Jones factors into the team's future.

If he remains the starter, this would be Jones' third head coach in four years, which is never the best situation for a young quarterback to prove himself.

What Schoen and Daboll need to do, whether it's for Jones or any other signal-caller, is beef up the Giants' O-line. According to ESPN Analytics, the Giants' pass-block win rate (defined as "the rate linemen can sustain their blocks for 2.5 seconds or longer") was 54 percent in 2021, 28th in the league.

Adding talent on the offensive line and receivers room will give the Giants the building blocks they need to jump over .500 in 2022.

It will also give Jones the best chance he's ever had to prove he can be the guy in a make-or-break fourth season.

During Daniel Jones’s rookie season, the offensive line ranked 17th overall. That’s the best it’s been in Jones’s career!

During that season he threw 24 TD passes and showed success throwing downfield.

The only way we see the best of Jones is if Giants improve OL.

— Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) February 8, 2022

A new B/R three-round mock draft released today takes a look at how the Giants can best use their first five draft selections to transform their future. And it's no surprise that with the No. 5 overall pick, the Giants select NC State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (scouting report).

Boasting an "unbelievable combination of size, power and athletic ability," B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn grades Ekwonu the top offensive tackle prospect in the class. Even if the Giants add Ekwonu and his 6'4", 320-pound frame, it's worth noting that the only positive on the Giants' O-line in 2021 was left tackle Andrew Thomas improving in his second season.

The Giants could slot Ekwonu at right tackle opposite Thomas, they could opt to put him next to Thomas at left guard. Either way, he immediately upgrades an offensive line in serious need of it.

With the Giants' second selection at No. 7—the pick they received from Chicago (truly an embarrassment of riches!)—they bring in more firepower on offense with USC wide receiver Drake London (scouting report).

With a grade of 9.0 from B/R NFL Scout Nate Tice, London is a Day 1 X receiver. Per Tice, London "shows the ability to consistently create yards after the catch because of his good burst and ability to get north with the ball in his hands on underneath throws. That makes him a valid option for routes at all three levels."

That kind of versatility and every-down potential could completely transform the Giants offense in 2022. Tice praises London's spatial awareness both when working against zone coverage or on scramble drills, which allow him to "stay friendly to the quarterback"; crucial whether it's Jones or someone else throwing him the ball.

With their third pick in the top 36 selections, the Giants continue to add support along the offensive line with IOL Kenyon Green (scouting report) out of Texas A&M.

If you're keeping track, that means the Giants have so far netted the top offensive tackle prospect and the No. 3 interior lineman prospect. Not too shabby.

Thorn writes that Green has "key foundational traits to become a longtime, high-quality starting guard in the NFL," though "he needs to clean up some bad habits and polish up his footwork and hands before reaching his potential."

Green could prove instrumental for the Giants' run and pass games. His "core strength, girth and wide base," argues Thorn, help him set an anchor against the bull rush, while his size aids his run-blocking by both covering up defenders and overwhelming linebackers at the second level.

With their fourth selection at No. 67 overall, the Giants select UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich (notice a trend?).

Some Big Blue fans might think that drafting a wideout and a tight end within the first three rounds is overkill for a team that also made pass-catchers a priority in free agency last year. However, those free-agent additions didn't immediately pay off. John Ross III will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and Kenny Golladay hasn't lived up to his four-year, $72 million contract ($40 million guaranteed).

The fact is that adding London and Dulcich, who was a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award given to the nation's top tight end, will free up Toney and Golladay to be productive and avoid double teams.

Dulcich is a downfield threat who can open up the Giants' offense; in 2021, he was No. 2 among all the tight ends in the nation with 17.3 yards per catch.

With their fifth selection and 81st overall, the Giants finally address the defense with South Carolina edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare (scouting report).

In 2021, the Giants' pass-rush win rate ("how often a pass-rusher is able to beat his block within 2.5 seconds") was 34 percent, which ranked 30th in the league. That's right; the Giants' pass rush was just as bad as its pass blocking. Enagbare, per B/R NFL Scout Derrik Klassen, possesses "the length, motor and explosion to be a functional starter in the NFL," with "above-average explosiveness."

The truth is that following the 2021 NFL season, the Giants needed improvement in almost every area. But the results Schoen and Daboll were able to achieve in Buffalo should earn the trust of fans wanting to see New York climb out of the NFC East basement in 2022.

The 2022 NFL draft order has officially been set after the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars own the No. 1 overall draft selection for the second straight year. The Detroit Lions have the No. 2 pick, but they also hold the No. 32 overall selection by virtue of the Matthew Stafford trade with the Los Angeles Rams.

The Houston Texans, New York Jets and New York Giants round out the top five.

Here's a look at how the first round will go down, per NFL.com.

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1st-Round Draft Order

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

2. Detroit Lions

3. Houston Texans

4. New York Jets

5. New York Giants

6. Carolina Panthers

7. New York Giants (from Chicago Bears)

8. Atlanta Falcons

9. Denver Broncos

10. New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks)

11. Washington Commanders

12. Minnesota Vikings

13. Cleveland Browns

14. Baltimore Ravens

15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins)

16. Philadelphia Eagles (from Indianapolis Colts)

17. Los Angeles Chargers

18. New Orleans Saints

19. Philadelphia Eagles

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

21. New England Patriots

22. Las Vegas Raiders

23. Arizona Cardinals

24. Dallas Cowboys

25. Buffalo Bills

26. Tennessee Titans

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

28. Green Bay Packers

29. Miami Dolphins (from San Francisco 49ers)

30. Kansas City Chiefs

31. Cincinnati Bengals

32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams)

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This year's NFL draft will take place April 28-30 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders.

It's been a long time coming to hold the draft in Vegas. The 2020 NFL draft was supposed to be held there, but a live event was canceled because of COVID-19. Cleveland hosted the 2021 draft, and now it'll go to Vegas for the first time ever.

This year's draft class isn't short on offensive line talent, with three offensive tackles (Alabama's Evan Neal, NC State's Ikem Ekwonu and Mississippi State's Charles Cross) potentially going in the top 10.

It's also stacked with edge-rusher prospects, as Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux and Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo could all be drafted high.

Secondary stars should also go early and often, with Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton, LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. and Cincinnati's Ahmad Gardner among the big names.

We'll see how it all goes down soon enough when the first round occurs April 28. Until then, the big predraft event is the NFL Scouting Combine in early March at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium.