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The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft is complete. 32 players have been selected, the names have been called and hope has sprung up in cities all across the NFL landscape. It was just as wacky as the offseason at large, and there were surprises all the way from Travon Walker to Lewis Cine. […]

Regardless of his on-field production, Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner likely has already staked his claim as the coolest player in the 2022 NFL Draft. Gardner did not last on the draft board long Thursday, with the Jets jumping at the chance to add him to their roster.   The fourth overall pick oozed swagger when walking […]

The 2022 NFL Draft will go down as one of the most unique in the league’s history. The lack of drafted quarterbacks is astounding and has left several talented players like Liberty University’s Malik Willis waiting. Only one quarterback was drafted in the first round. Kenny Pickett went from the University of Pittsburgh to the […]

With the 8th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Drake London, the wide receiver out of USC. In his career at USC, London finished with 160 catches for 2,153 yards and 15 touchdowns, and also put up impressive combine numbers despite not running the 40 or the three cone, in […]

The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft was a wild, roller coaster ride of trades, surprises and heartfelt moments. Day one of the draft featured a blockbuster trade between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans, another deal between the Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals, and surprises galore from the first 10 picks to the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had arguably the best outcome out of the first night of the 2022 NFL Draft. However, it didn’t come without a lot of bargaining and behind-the-scenes work. First, Philadelphia traded its 15th pick and three later picks to the Houston Texans. In exchange, the Eagles received the 13th overall pick and used […]

The Detroit Lions had two early picks in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. They got the second overall pick because of the team’s poor 2021-2022 season. And, they picked up the 12th overall pick in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit first selected Aidan Hutchinson, the defensive end out of Michigan. […]

On Thursday night, the Tennessee Titans stole the show from the 2022 NFL Draft, by shockingly trading Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles for a first-round and third-round draft pick. Titans fans everywhere were metaphorically jumping off buildings after the news broke. Future Hall of Fame offensive lineman, Taylor Lewan, took […]

For a good portion of the predraft process, it seemed Aidan Hutchinson was the surefire number one overall pick. The Michigan product has an incredible career in college and this is expected to continue at the next level. During his four seasons at Michigan, Hutchinson totaled 156 tackles and 17.5 sacks. He had a noticeable […]

On Thursday night, the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft saw numerous trades and surprising picks. The Dallas Cowboys were reportedly interesting in moving up in the draft. Instead, they stayed pat and got their guy with the 24th overall pick and drafted Tyler Smith. Jerry Jones, while addressing the media afterwards, decided to […]

There was only one quarterback who went off the board in the opening round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and that was Kenny Pickett. This is not a major surprise as this draft has been regarded as fairly weak at the position. In fact, this was just the second time in the last 20 years […]

The Green Bay Packers were fortunate to have two picks in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Heading into the 2022-2023 season, there are plenty of holes to fill in the team’s roster. This includes the gaping vacancy left behind by Davante Adams, who took his talents to the Las Vegas Raiders. Many […]

The Baltimore Ravens were one of the most active teams in the first round of the NFL Draft. The Ravens selected safety Kyle Hamilton at the 14th overall pick. They also traded down from the 23rd to the 25th pick and selected center Tyler Linderbaum. While the talent they added in the draft was notable, […]

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller was the subject of a trade rumor, as his name was linked to the Green Bay Packers just days before the NFL Draft. The rumors were a bit surprising, given that Las Vegas had just dealt for stud receiver Davante Adams and are seemingly now set at the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some big shoes to fill this offseason with the departure of Ben Roethlisberger. They didn’t go very far to find his replacement. With their 20th overall selection in the NFL Draft, the Steelers selected local product Kenny Pickett who played five seasons as a quarterback for the University of Pittsburgh. His […]

What a night it was in the 2022 NFL Draft. A draft that some pundits expected to be one of the craziest in recent memory certainly lived up to the hype, as it featured twists, turns and blockbuster trades. The biggest deal of the night occurred in the middle rounds of the draft when the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed the quarterback position with the 20th pick in the NFL Draft, selecting Pitt product Kenny Pickett. Pickett, who was regarded as the most pro-ready signal-caller in the draft, gets to stay home while landing in an organization with the tools to get the best out of him. The Pitt product spoke […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had a relatively quiet first round in the 2022 NFL Draft. They did trade up a few spots to the number 21 slot, but compared to the other moves of the day, they were pretty light. Despite that, KC fans have every reason to be excited after their first day of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got their franchise quarterback in Kenny Pickett. The Pitt product was drafted 20th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, much to the delight of fans. Many people are hoping that Pickett can be the face of the next successful era of Steelers football. Among those excited for the team’s selection are Steelers […]

The Tennessee Titans were involved in one of the biggest shockers of the 2022 NFL draft when they traded AJ Brown to the Eagles. While news of contract talks slowing down swirled, there was hope that the two sides could meet in the middle. Clearly, though, that wasn’t the case, as Brown was traded for […]

The Los Angeles Rams are predictably not present during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. True to their “f— them picks” reputation, the reigning champs didn’t have a selection in the first round. However, that didn’t stop head coach Sean McVay from having fun during the yearly event. During a press conference held […]

The Baltimore Ravens just traded away their top wide receiver in Marquise Brown. Lamar Jackson didn’t have many words in response. The Ravens quarterback could only muster three letters in response to the news that his primary wideout threat got traded away to the Arizona Cardinals Wtf — Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) April 29, 2022 Baltimore […]

Another Lob Threat👀 @AtlantaFalcons 🔥🔥🔥 WRs on Deck !! Welcome To The A Killa @DrakeLondon_ ! Cant wait to see who else we draft🔥🔥 — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 29, 2022 The ATL’s biggest sports star is doing his part and showing his support for the local Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night. Atlanta Hawks star […]

Probably the last thing Drake needs right now is more money. But that’s exactly what he got—all because of the 2022 NFL Draft. Prior to the much-anticipated event, the award-winner rapper made a $100,000 wager online that Drake London will be the first wide receiver to be selected. True enough, the University of Southern California […]

The dream of playing professional football has officially come true for Florida State Seminoles defensive end Jermaine Johnson II, as the New York Jets have selected him with the 26th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1519873491775991810 Johnson, 23, didn’t exactly take the easy road to the NFL, as he didn’t attract the eye of […]

It took him a while, but Kenny Pickett’s name has been called in the 2022 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team drafted him with the 20th overall pick as the potential replacement to Ben Roethlisberger. With that pick, Pickett will be staying in Pitt for the start of his professional career. As Kenny […]

The Baltimore Ravens pulled off a stunner in the 2022 NFL Draft, trading star receiver Marquise Brown to the Cardinals for a first-round pick. The team used that pick to draft safety Kyle Hamilton with the 14th overall pick. The move instantly bolsters their defense, but breaks apart the successful tag-team of Brown and Lamar […]

Immediately following a surprise draft night trade from the Tennessee Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles, star NFL receiver A.J. Brown is agreeing to a four-year, $100 million extension with $57 million guaranteed. A second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Mississippi, Brown quickly became the de facto #1 receiver for […]

The Kansas City Chiefs team selected Trent McDuffie with the 18th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. McDuffie is one of many promising cornerbacks in the 2022 draft class, and the Chiefs secondary will greatly benefit from his contributions this season. McDuffie earned a 6.70 Prospect Grade from the NFL, which categorizes him as […]

Deebo Samuel and the San Francisco 49ers are in a bit of a stalemate right now. The do-it-all wide receiver has requested a trade from his current team. However, the Niners aren’t too keen on trading their best offensive weapon, and are trying their best to keep Samuel in tow. Despite the team’s attempts, though, […]

Kenny Pickett is staying in Pittsburgh as the newest member of the Steelers, who select him with the 20th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Pickett is just one of many top quarterback prospects in the 2022 draft class. The rising star out of the University of Pittsburgh had an outstanding senior year. He led […]

The Tennessee Titans have drafted Treylon Burks with the 18 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft after trading AJ Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Arkansas Razorbacks’ star will be an instant upgrade in their wide-receiver room and could be the next rookie wideout to burst onto the scene, becoming one of the top […]

In a shocking trade just moments after selecting Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens have traded wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and the 100th-overall selection to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for the 23rd-overall selection in the first round. The Ravens just traded WR […]

Another hometown star is coming back home to Detroit. Aidan Hutchinson, the standout defensive end from Michigan, has been drafted by the Lions with the second overall pick in the NFL Draft. Hutchinson adds tenacity to a defense that has looked pretty good at times last season. Aidan Hutchinson couldn’t be more excited to stay […]

The Baltimore Ravens have drafted Kyle Hamilton with the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The star safety from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish could be an instant defensive upgrade. The #Ravens make a pick at No. 14, selecting #NotreDame S Kyle Hamilton. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 29, 2022 Hamilton is one […]

The Washington Commanders made a huge pick after selecting Jahan Dotson in the 2022 NFL Draft. This is a great choice for this franchise, as Dotson has the potential to be a star in this league. He provides an immediate boost to the wide receiver room and should make this offense more explosive next season. […]

We’ve seen hype build up around Jameson Williams throughout the entire NFL Draft process. Although he’s recovering from an injury, many teams had him high up on their draft board. Now, the rookie wide receiver joins the Detroit Lions in the draft to beef up their wide receiver core. The Lions traded up to select the […]

The NFL world was stunned when the news of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ death broke out earlier in the month. Haskins was one of the better quarterback prospects coming out of college. The former Buckeye actually is one of Ohio State’s record holders in college football. The NFL made sure to pay their respects […]

The wait is over for Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis. With the 13th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles have selected Davis. After trading with the Houston Texans, Philadelphia gets their guy. The Eagles trade: pick 15, 124, 162, 166 The Texans trade: pick 13 — Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 29, 2022 […]