2022 NFL Draft: Pro comparison for all 32 picks in Round 1

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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Mississippi State offensive tackle Charles Cross on the red carpet at the Fountains of Bellagio before the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Seattle Seahawks pick No. 9: Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State: Tristan Wirfs

The Seattle Seahawks landed a new left tackle in Charles Cross from Mississippi State. He was the third tackle off the board but he easily had the most pass-blocking reps of the bunch for the Bulldogs. In the NFL, he will be reminiscent of Tristan Wirfs, who plays with plenty of technique but is also incredibly fiery.

New York Jets pick No. 10: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State: Stefon Diggs

Garrett Wilson went 10th overall to the New York Jets who had a heck of a night. Wilson was considered the top pick at wide receiver by some — but then again, this class was so loaded that there were several players capable of being labeled as such.

In the end, he finds himself in a good home where he will be pitted against his NFL comp twice per season — Stefon Diggs of the Buffalo Bills. Both are precise route runners who have similar builds, nearly identical hand strength, and the ability to bend and twist to find the ball and make the tough catches.

New Orleans Saints pick No. 11: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State: Terry McLaurin

The first trade of the 2022 NFL Draft happened at No. 11 as the Washington Commanders dropped down in a deal with the New Orleans Saints. New Orleans then took Chris Olave as it was back-to-back Ohio State players. While Wilson is reminiscent of Stefon Diggs, Olave plays like another former Bukey, Terry McLaurin.

Both can get deep and are adept at high-pointing the football. New Orleans loves their OSU guys and also needed a wide receiver, making this a double-win for them.

Detroit Lions pick No. 12: Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama: Will Fuller

Another move up happened at 12 as the Detroit Lions made an in-division trade with the Minnesota Vikings and they took Jameson Williams from Alabama. Williams was originally with the Buckeyes as well and then broke out with Alabama.

He tore his ACL in his final game which means he could miss some of his rookie season but he’s still an elite talent. His ability to get deep and torch defenses is similar to what Will Fuller could do at Notre Dame.

And if he can stay healthy — something Fuller has struggled with — he could be a human highlight film.

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