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The NFL Draft is one of the most important events of every offseason. It provides opportunities for teams to build towards their futures. The 2022 Draft is loaded with talent, especially at the top of the board. Here are the top five prospects who will be high draft picks this year.
Top players in the 2022 NFL Draft
#5 - CB Derek Stingley Jr., LSU
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Derek Stingley Jr. is the best cornerback in the 2022 Draft. He is athletically gifted with solid ball skills. Cornerback is often a premium position on draft day, so he could potentially be a high selection. He could join a long line of successful LSU cornerbacks in the NFL, including Tyrann Mathieu and Patrick Peterson.
#4 - S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame
Kyle Hamilton is a true jack-of-all-trades type of safety. He is a positive contributor in all aspects of defense. While safety is not necessarily a premium position on draft day, Hamilton is a special enough player who deserves a high selection. His skillset closely resembles Derwin James, one of the very best defensive backs in the NFL.
Top prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft
Here are the top players available in the 2022 NFL Draft.
#3 - OT Evan Neal, Alabama
Evan Neal is likely going to be one of the top picks in the NFL Draft this year. His combination of size and athleticism is exactly what teams look for when drafting an offensive tackle. He plays a premium position and comes from Alabama, one of the best college football programs in the country, so there's a lot to like about him.
#2 - EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon
Kayvon Thibodeaux is the most athletically gifted pass rusher in the 2022 Draft. His size and explosiveness off the edge is what NFL teams look for in a pure pass rusher. Edge players are always popular picks towards the top of the draft, so Thibodeaux will be one of the top selections. He appears to have a bright future attacking opposing quarterbacks.
#1 - EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
Aidan Hutchinson was one of the best overall players of the 2021 college football season. He was a finalist for this year's Heisman Trophy, which is extremely rare for defensive players. He has all of the tools to be a force on the edge of any defense, including pass rushing and run stopping. He is powerful and explosive with a full arsenal of block shedding techniques.
