NFL Draft rumors 2022 Tracking the latest leaks news trade buzz before Round 1

NFL Draft rumors 2022 Tracking the latest leaks news trade buzz before Round 1

This year's draft is all about pre sure.That's because the top prospects and one of the deepest talent pools in the is the edge and the defensive end group: Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson, Georgia's Travon Walker and Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux figure to be the first three edge defenders off the board, but in which order is anyone's gue s.That decision comes down to the Jaguars: There's a number of different scenarios for the top overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, and the top 10 could plunge into utter chaos depending on what happens with that top Martin Perez Jersey pick. WhileWhile this year's first-round cla s is expected to be light on pa sers, a pair of quarterbacks could go in the top 10: Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett and Liberty's Malik Willis are jockeying for position to be the first quarterback taken. One could be off the board as early as No. 6 to the Panthers.Leading up to the first round on Thursday night, here's all the latest buzz surrounding what teams may do with their top selections.MORE NFL DRAFT:|Two more teams looking to trade backDate: April 28Source: Albert Breer, The MMQBPlenty of teams figure to spend Thursday night waiting by the phone, hoping someone calls them with an offer to move up in the first round. Among them, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB: the Commanders and Saints. According to Breer, Washington will look to move back from No. 11 if a receiver it wants is unavailable there, while the Saints would prefer to bail out of pick 19. Stay tuned...Two more teams that are open to moving down, if things fall a certain waythe Commanders and Saints. If a receiver they like isn't there at 11, Washington might slide back a few slots. And the Saints could move off 19.(Not as many teams looking to go up.) Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) 'Handful of teams' interested in trading for Baker MayfieldDate: April 28Source: Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.comBaker Mayfield's name will be at the forefront throughout the NFL Draft, as most expect the Browns to move him by the end of the weekend. says a "handful of teams" are in the mix for the quarterback with the draft set to begin Thursday.While the Panthers have been the most prominently discu sed suitor and the Seahawks also are in need of a QB, Cabot reports "there are a couple of teams that haven't been identified yet who could come forward over the weekend depending on how the draft falls."Cabot mentions the Falcons, Saints and Giants as other po sible landing spots.Texans want second top-10 pickDate: April 28Source: Adam Schefter, ESPNHouston enters draft night set to pick third and 13th overall, but the Texans might try to package No. 13 with other a sets in an effort to land a second-top 10 pick "if the right player is there," says ESPN's Adam Schefter.Houston picks No. 3, but Texans also have been exploring a trade back up for a second top-10 pick, per league sources. If the right player is there, the Texans are trying to position themselves to move their second first-round pick at No. 13 to go get him. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Deebo Samuel could be on the move tonightDate: April 28Source: Rich Cimini, ESPNTrades figure to play a key role in how the first round shakes out, and it won't just be draft picks moving back and forth. Many expect the Browns to move Baker Mayfield sometime during the draft, and Deebo Samuel could still be in play as well despite 49ers GM John Lynch saying earlier this week he "can't imagine wanting to move on from Deebo." Rich Cimini of ESPN reports that the po sibility of a Samuel move to the Jets "ain't dead yet," with New York and San Francisco perhaps waiting to see who is on the board at No. 10 overall, when the Jets are scheduled to make their second pick of the first round.What Im hearing: Deebo Samuel/Jets aint dead yet. This sets up the po sibility of the ultimate draft-night drama. Quite po sible both teams waiting to see whats available at 10 before pulling trigger. Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) 'Craziest draft' in years on tapDate: April 28Source: Adam Schefter, ESPNYes, even those inside the game are expecting the unexpected as the 2022 NFL Draft begins Thursday. A longtime front-office executive told Adam Schefter: "This is the craziest draft I've seen in 30 years." Look for plenty of trades and other surprises as teams try to make the most of an unpredictable draft cla s.One veteran front-office executive this morning: This is the craziest draft Ive seen in 30 years. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) USC's Drake Jackson could be 'surprise first-round pick'Date:April 27Source:Adam Schefter, ESPNDon't be too surprised if USC edge-rusher Drake Jackson hears his name called in the first round. ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Jackson's agent said multiple teams expect the linebacker/defensive end to be a "surprise first-round pick" on Thursday. Jackson finished the season with five sacks, eight tackles for lo s, 37 total tackles, a forced fumble and an Nathan Eovaldi Jersey interception. He is ranked No. 65 on .Each year, unexpected players sneak into round one. One po sibility this year is USC pa s rusher Drake Jackson, whose agent Drew Rosenhaus said that multiple teams predicted to him Wednesday that Jackson - who had 15 top 30 visits - would be a surprise first-round pick. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Texans almost certainly using No. 3 pick, No. 13 not so certainDate:April 27Source:Jim Trotter, NFL MediaThe trend of teams using their early picks looks like it will continue at No. 3, with GM Nick Caserio saying he's "99 percent" certain the Texans will be picking at No. 3. No. 13, however, is le s clear, with Caserio putting the odds at "50 to 60 percent," per Jim Trotter of NFL Media. Caserio added the Texans have talked to six to eight teams about No. 13.What are chances Houston uses both the 3rd & 13th picks? GM Nick Caserio tells me theres a 99% chance at 3 & a maybe 50-60% chance at 13. Has talked to 6-8 teams as part of due diligence. Open to going up as well as down depending on players still available from their board. Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) Jaguars making No. 1 pick, could be a surpriseDate:April 27Source:Ian Rapoport, NFL NetworkIt looks like the Jaguars will be making the No. 1 selection, but who it might be will surprise many. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, "most general managers and coaches" expect Georgia's Travon Walker to go at No. 1 overall to the Jags.Taking a look at where the stand today on their No. 1 pick prior to a meeting to finalize the selection with their owner. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Falcons eyeing a quarterbackDate:April 27Source:Ian Rapoport, NFL NetworkThe Falcons could be looking forward to 2023 with their QB position. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Falcons are interesting in taking a quarterback, despite having Marcus Mariota under contract. Atlanta currently picks at No. 8 overall and could come away with one of Malik Willis or Kenny Pickett.The will come out of this draft with another QB. But where? Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Eagles interested in moving upDate:April 26Source:Ian Rapoport, NFL NetworkWith two first-round picks, the Eagles don't seem willing to stick with where they're at on the board. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Philly bra s, though, has made it clear they'd like to scoot up the board just a bit come Thursday night.Cowboys could spring for falling prospectDate:April 25Source:The Cowboys could look to bolster their pa s rush by way of the draft: Albert Breer reports that Dallas could jump up for Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux if he slips in the top 10. Dallas currently picks at No. 24 overall, so it would take a fair amount for them to shoot up into striking range for Thibodeaux.Ikem Ekwonu may not fall past No. 4Date:April 26Source:DJ Bien-Aime, NYDNThe Jets are planning to build a wall for Zach Wilson. The New York Daily News reports that GM Joe Douglas won't pa s on Ikem Ekwonu if he's available with the No. 4 overall pick.Jets GM David Ortiz Jersey Joe Douglas unlikely to pa s on NC State OT Ikem Ekwonu at No. 4: sources DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) Panthers, Ravens eyeing an offensive tackleDate:April 26Source:Aaron Wilson,The Panthers and Ravens both have their eyes on Northern Iowa's Trevor Penning, per Aaron Wilson. Penning is a polarizing prospect, with some feeling he may be more suited for Day 2 than the first round.Texans could be eyeing LSU starDate:April 26Source:Ian Rapoport, ESPNEverything's bigger in Texas, even the rumors. Houston currently holds the No. 3 overall pick, and have done a lot of work on LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. Stingley is considered to be one of the best cornerback prospects in the draft, but two years of injuries and uneven tape may have tanked his draft stock a bit.The pick No. 3 and represent the draft's ultimate wildcard. They may have a surprise for us. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Eagles want another 'Bama wideoutDate:April 25Source:Todd McShay, ESPNRoll Tide: A year after taking DeVonta Smith with their first-round pick, the Eagles "prefer" Alabama's Jameson Williams, according to ESPN's Todd McShay (citing NFL executive sources).Lots of options for the Eagles with picks 15 and 18. Kiper and I share our thoughts on todays First Draft podcast. Todd McShay (@McShay13) Not a lot of top-end talent, report saysDate:April 25Source:Expect unpredictability in the first round: NFL Network's Tom Peli sero reports that some teams have le s than 15 players with first-round grades. The back half of the first round should lead to chaos.Many teams have fewer than 20 players on their boards with first-round grades, which is in line with other recent draft cla ses; some have fewer than 15. General managers and other high-ranking executives foresee an unpredictable Round 1 and that's especially true in the back half, once the most celebrated prospects are gone.Steelers looking to work the boardDate:April 25Source:The Steelers may be looking to make a move or several on Thursday night. Pittsburgh general manager Kevin Colbert maybe let slip some draft day plans, saying the team will "gue stimate" what it'll take to move up and down the order.Kevin Colbert said they will touch base with every team below them and above them about potentially moving on the board. They'll calculate all the value for all spots.Just casually threw out: "We'll calculate the value to move up from 20 to 7."Maybe a slip? I don't know. Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) "We'll gue stimate what it'll cost to move from 20 to 7 and from 20 back down to 32," Colbert said Dustin Pedroia Jersey on Monday.Jermaine Johnson: Top-10 pick?Date:April 25Source:Jordan Raanan, ESPNFlorida State's Jermaine Johnson is a first-round lock, but he may also be a top-10 pick. ESPN's Jordan Raanan reports that teams feel that Johnson could end up as the best pa s rusher in the draft, and could end up as a top-10 selection, maybe even top five.A player who will go higher Thursday than most seem to expect is FSU edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. Some I spoke with believe he will ultimately be best pa s rusher in this draft. Seems to be a Top 10 lock. Maybe even sneaks into Top 5? Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) Civil war in JacksonvilleDate:April 25Source:The Jaguars are locked between a few players for the No. 1 overall pick, and Pauline reports that owner Shad Khan and GM Trent Baalke are vying over the pick. Khan reportedly wants Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson while Baalke prefers Georgia's Travon Walker.A Jaguars surprise?Date:April 25Source:The Jaguars could be making a bit of a "surprise" at the top, according to NBC Sport's Peter King. King reports that something unexpected could be coming out of the draft at No. 1 overall. That, coupled with Doug Pederson's recent comments that the Jaguars "better be right" with the No. 1 pick makes it seem as though something is brewing in Jacksonville.Trade downs galore, says Adam SchefterDate:April 25Source:Adam Schefter, ESPNESPN's NFL insider reports that the first round could be loaded with trade downs, with a number of teams looking to back out of their spots in the first round. Considering this draft isn't top-heavy with elite talent, it makes sense. But, it takes two to tango.Within the past week, as the draft has drawn closer, multiple teams in the top half of the draft have inquired with others to try to trade back in the first round, per sources. So far, the interest in moving back in Thursdays draft has greatly exceeded the interest in moving up. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Seahawks could be eyeing a pa serDate:April 24Source:The Seahawks could still be looking for quarterback help, per PFN's Tony Pauline. Pauling reports that Seattle could look to move back into the first round to snag a quarterback prospect.Kayvon Thibodeaux could be a top-five lockDate:April 22Source:Matt Miller, ESPNOregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has a floor of No. 5 overall, per ESPN's Matt Miller. Thibodeaux is widely considered to be one of the top three EDGE talents in the draft, but rumors of red flags surfaced during the pre-draft proce s.1. Kayvon Thibodeaux is expected to be a Top 5 pick by multiple teams. One source told me concerns about him are overblown. Multiple teams told me he's their 1st or 2nd DE. The Giants at 5 feel like a floor for him. Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) Kenny Pickett has 'no upside,' an AFC executive saysDate:April 21Source:Tom Peli sero, NFL NetworkIf Jackie Bradley Jr Jersey you want a "mother fer" to play right now, then Kenny Pickett is your guy, but be wary of the upside or lack thereof. An AFC executive told NFL Network's Tom Peli sero that Pickett has "no upside," but is still the most pro-ready quarterback of this draft.AFC executive on Kenny Pickett: "If you had to have a m-----f----- play right now, it's Pickett, but he doesn't have any goddamn upside" (via ) Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL)

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