The 2022 NFL Draft was full of surprises, as teams made bold moves to secure their top picks for the upcoming season.
The Carolina Panthers kicked off the draft by selecting Caleb Williams, quarterback from USC, with the first overall pick. This move was followed by the Bears’ choice of Jayden Daniels from LSU as the second pick, while the New England Patriots selected Drake Maye from North Carolina at number three.
The Arizona Cardinals made a strategic move by drafting Marvin Harrison Jr., wide receiver from Ohio State, as the fourth overall pick. The Los Angeles Chargers then traded with the Minnesota Vikings to secure J.J. McCarthy, quarterback from Michigan, at number five.
The New York Giants added to their roster by selecting Malik Nabers, wide receiver from LSU, at number six. The Tennessee Titans picked Joe Alt, offensive tackle from Notre Dame, at number seven, while the Atlanta Falcons chose Michael Penix Jr., quarterback from Washington, with the eighth pick.
The Chicago Bears continued to strengthen their offense by adding Rome Odunze, wide receiver from Washington, at number nine. The New York Jets then selected JC Latham, offensive tackle from Alabama, as the tenth pick.
The L.A. Chargers made another trade with the Minnesota Vikings to secure Brock Bowers, tight end from Georgia, at number eleven. The Denver Broncos followed by choosing Dallas Turner, defensive end from Alabama, with the twelfth pick.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Olumuyiwa Fashanu, offensive tackle from Penn State, at number thirteen, while the New Orleans Saints picked Taliese Fuaga, offensive tackle from Oregon State, at number fourteen. The Indianapolis Colts then selected Terrion Arnold, cornerback from Alabama, at number fifteen.
The Philadelphia Eagles made a bold move by trading up to select Quinyon Mitchell, cornerback from Toledo, at number sixteen. The Jacksonville Jaguars followed by choosing Kool-Aid McKinstry, cornerback from Alabama, at number seventeen.
The rest of the first round saw teams making strategic picks to strengthen their rosters for the upcoming season. The draft showcased the talent and diversity of players entering the NFL, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
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