2022 NFL Draft: First Round

The 2022 NFL draft began on Thursday, April 28th. The NFL draft is where the dreams of collegiate athletes come true. Based on your abilities any college football player is eligible to be drafted, only about 1.7% of NCAA football players get drafted. The draft consists of seven rounds with 32 picks in each round. One pick for each team. A team is allowed to make a trade to gain extra picks. For example, a team can trade a high-value player for another high-value player, or a combination of a draft pick and lower value player(s).

This year’s first overall pick, to many people’s surprise, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected the University Of Georgia Defensive End Travon walker. Many analysts and viewers were expecting Aidan Hutchinson, Another Defensive End from University Michigan to be drafted first overall. Aidan was drafted second overall to the Detroit Lions. The University of Northern Iowa had its first-ever first-round pick in the college’s history. Trevor Penning, an offensive tackle was picked by the New Orleans Saints as the 19th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. On the topic of our state, the University of Iowa also had a first-round draft. Tyler Linderbaum, Center was picked 25th overall by the Baltimore ravens. 

The draft can make or break a season. A good draft pick can give the program’s fans hope for the season. Almost like foreshadowing the upcoming season. All rounds are important, legends can be made in all rounds. Tom Brady, the most decorated quarterback in NFL history, was drafted 199th overall pick in the 2000 draft. That would place him in the sixth round. But he’s not the only late-round legend. Shannon Sharpe, Tight End for Denver Broncos was drafted second to least 7th round. Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the hall of fame in 2011. Tom Brady has undoubtedly secured a spot in the hall of fame as well.

As the first round comes to an end, we wait to see what the next rounds hold for us. Our first view of the new NFL talent will be showcased on August 4th as the start of the NFL preseason kicks off. (pun intended).