Ranking the 5 early favorites for the 2022 NFL Draft

Top prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft

Here are the top players available in the 2022 NFL Draft.

#3 - OT Evan Neal, Alabama

Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal

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

Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux

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

Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson

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.