2022 NFL Draft trends to watch for on draft weekend
By Khari Demos
2022 NFL Draft Trend #2: Players could fall, but that’s a good thing
Even as dominant as Hamilton appears on tape and with his measurables, it may be tough for a strong safety to be a top-10 pick. If he can slide, any player can slide.
Whether it’s Georgia’s standout defenders not named Travon Walker, injured All-American wideout Jameson Williams, or high-end edge prospects in George Karlaftis and Jermaine Johnson, each could dip a bit for varying reasons.
I think some defensive backs are due to fall, especially with huge names like Gardner and Derek Stingley Jr. nabbing the headlines. Don’t be surprised if Daxton Hill, Trent McDuffie, Andrew Booth Jr., or Lewis Cine, end up being impact players selected in the mid-to-late first round.
The same could be said for the projected mid-round picks too. Several of the tight end prospects may be starting for your favorite team next season, like Trey McBride or Jeremy Ruckert.
We all know running backs in the first round are not the wave anymore, but that doesn’t mean Kyren Williams, Isaiah Spiller, or James Cook, won’t be effective players in the NFL.
Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson are even names who could go later than expected. But that’s because they play in arguably the deepest group of them all.