Predicting the 5 worst value picks from the 2022 NFL Draft

Top 3 2022 NFL Draft prospects that are potentially being overvalued

#3 - Jordan Davis, DL, Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis

Jordan Davis was one of the most impressive players at the 2022 NFL Combine, especially when he completed the 40 yard dash in 4.78 seconds despite weighing in at a massive 341 pounds.

His individual performance during the Combine helped significantly raise his stock ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Davis has moved higher up on many draft boards with the idea that his athleticism will allow him to rush quarterbacks from the defensive tackle position, a luxury few players are able to successfully pull off.

The problem is that he was never really able to do so consistently in his college football career at Georgia, recording just seven total sacks across the 41 games played.

#2 - Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Kyle Hamilton

Kyle Hamilton is one of the most dynamic defenders entering the 2022 NFL Draft. He is a jack-of-all-trades type of player from the safety position who can contribute in a variety of ways. The issue is that safety is not considered a premium position, with very few of them in the NFL possessing true game-changing abilities.

Hamilton is a projected top-five pick, but may not produce enough to justify being quite that high. While he is likely to be a solid defender at the NFL level, his value may be better served in the middle of the first round rather than the top.

#1 - George Karlaftis, DL, Purdue Boilermakers

Purdue Boilermakers defensive lineman George Karlaftis

George Karlaftis is projected to be a top-15 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft despite some major concerns. He often struggles to shed blocks against some of the larger offensive linemen in college football, which could be a big problem against the NFL offensive lineman, where everyone is more massive.

Another issue with Karlaftis is his lack of explosiveness as a pass rusher, running a relatively disappointing 4.77 in the 40-yard dash despite weighing only 277 pounds. His production also regressed at Purdue, recording 7.5 sacks in 12 games in his first season but just 4.5 sacks in 12 games in his final season. He may be best avoided in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.