Which position group is the best in this draft class? That’s a question NFL Draft analysts get asked every year, and this year it feels even more vital to take a step back and access the class collectively because of the perceived (see: actual) weakness of the quarterback group.
Below, you’ll see the number of first-round grades and top 100 grades I have at each position in the 2022 class. Those numbers are to simply provide a quantitative glimpse into my big board. For these rankings, there’s no special formula based on those grades because positional value and positional scarcity need to be considered. The rankings are based on feel after comprehensively evaluating the 2022 NFL Draft class.
11. Tight ends
First-round grades: 0
Top 100 grades: 4
Late-round feel: Bad
For the second-straight year, tight ends are the caboose of this year’s draft class from a positional strength perspective. And there’s no Kyle Pitts type (of course), or a T.J. Hockenson-esque talent at the top. I do like the prospects in my top 4 quite a bit (Jeremy Ruckert, Charlie Kolar, Trey McBride, and Jelani Woods). They’re all quality, natural pass-catchers with their own unique style and athletic profiles.
Later, Maryland’s Chigoziem Okonkwo is a fun H-back type with serious athletic gifts. The same is true for Coastal Carolina’s Isaiah Likely. And Wisconsin’s Jake Ferguson is not your classic Badgers tight end. He’s a dynamic mover on the field who can get open and create after securing the catch. In general, a tight end class lacking top-flight talent without considerable depth.
10. Defensive tackles
First-round grades: 0
Top 100 grades: 5
Late-round feel: Good
I feel similarly about the defensive tackles as I do about the tight ends in this class. And, believe me, I totally understand how I view the interior rushers in this class is different from what will transpire at that position on draft night. Jordan…
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