Positional Group No. 1:
Wide Receiver
The wide receiver talent over the last few drafts has been incredible and that is set to be the case once again in 2022. There is no consensus WR1 in the class, which is actually a good thing! Depending on what teams need in their arsenal, their boards will vary. Drake London has the size and athletic profile to be a pure number one option in the NFL which could make him the first wide receiver taken in April.
Ohio State has a pair of studs in Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave who could land anywhere between picks 10 and 45, or at least that’s a general feeling. Treylon Burks, Jameson Williams, and John Metchie III all seem like first-round players at this point although injuries have put Williams and Metchie in jeopardy.
George Pickens, if he tests well enough at the combine, could become the top receiver and will be an immediate impact player at the next level. On Day 2, players like Jahan Dotson and David Bell appear to be stars just waiting for their chance.
Kentucky’s Wan’Dale Robinson is the name to watch on Day 2 thanks to his versatility in the offense and dynamic athleticism that makes him dangerous with the ball in his hands.
On Day 3, the Minnesota Vikings could still land an impact player on offense if they search for the right pieces. Nevada’s Romeo Doubs is a deep-threat star who can play underneath with good size as well. Jalen Tolbert, Khalil Shakir, and Calvin Austin III are players worth gambling on as they all bring a speed element to the table.
The sleeper in this class is Justyn Ross. Clemson’s star wideout was on pace to be a top-10 selection when he declared but a scary neck and spine injury shut his career down in 2020. If he is healthy, which is a huge IF, Ross can be the next big superstar in the NFL.