2022 NFL Draft: An early look at the top-25 prospects this year
By Scott Gorman
2022 NFL Draft prospect rankings:
11. Jordan Davis – DT – Georgia
In terms of size and ability, there may be no player pound-for-pound that can match up with Georgia’s Jordan Davis. He is the defensive version of Evan Neal with scary speed for a 340-plus defensive lineman and the strength to be truly dominant. If he reaches his full potential, he can be a top-5 player on the defensive line.
12. Chris Olave – WR – Ohio State
The more acclaimed and celebrated of the Ohio State receivers, Olave recently passed David Boston for all-time leader in receiving touchdowns for the Buckeyes. He’s one of the fastest players in the 2022 NFL Draft. That speed will make him an excellent deep threat and potential number one receiver in the NFL.
13. Ahmad Gardner – CB – Cincinnati
Nicknamed “Sauce”, Ahmad Gardner is the second-best available corner in the 2022 NFL Draft. He’s a tall corner with good size and excellent length to start on the boundary right away. With a stature similar to former top picks Patrick Surtain II and Jaycee Horn, Gardner could be a candidate to come off the board as early as the top 10.
14. Tyler Linderbaum – OC – Iowa
One of the premier interior blockers available, Linderbaum clocks in at number 14. A former defensive lineman with impressive mobility and strength, Linderbaum has the chance to be an impact player right away at the pivot position. He’s a potential anchor for the offensive line for the next decade or so at the NFL level.
15. Ikem Ekwonu – OG/OT – N.C. State
Another extremely versatile lineman in this top 25, Ekwonu joins Green as another interior prospect with experience at both tackle and guard. He’s been arguably the top OL in the ACC for the last two years and carries a nasty demeanor that his coaches will love. Ekwonu looks like a rock-solid starter for the next 10 years on the offensive line