From No. 1 to No. 32: Here is every pick from the first round of the 2022 NFL draft

The glitz and glamor of Las Vegas was on full display Thursday night for the first round of the NFL draft. Here are all the picks, trades and more.

April 29, 2022 at 3:39AM
Top prospects gather on the stage during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday in Las Vegas.
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The Las Vegas Strip has been turned into NFL Central this weekend, a sea of 32 teams' colors as the site of the 2022 draft. Time will tell whose gambles pay off but for now, all 32 first-round picks are sure bets in the minds of those who picked them.

Here's a look at Thursday night's opening round.

1. Jaguars

Travon Walker, 6-5, 272-pound defensive end, Georgia: Rugged run-stopper with explosiveness and aggression that sets the edge and will be dominant at the next level.

2. Lions

Aidan Hutchinson, 6-7, 260-pound defensive end, Michigan: Hometown kid stays home. Will immediately help a Detroit team that was 31st in third-down defense and 30th in sacks.

3. Texans

Derek Stingley Jr., 6-foot, 190-pound cornerback, LSU: Possesses a blend of size and speed but played in just 10 games over the past two years, offering flashes of upside rather than sustained play.

4. Jets

Sauce Gardner, 6-3, 190-pound cornerback, Cincinnati: Did not allow a receiving touchdown during his three-year career with the Bearcats, which leads to desired confidence.

5. Giants

Kayvon Thibodeaux, 6-4, 254-pound defensive end, Oregon: Long, strong and explosive. He has pro-ready attributes with heavy hands and a closing kick to the quarterback (115 QB pressures from 2019-21).

6. Panthers

Ickey Ekwonu, 6-4, 310-pound offensive tackle, N.C. State: Familiar name and first-team all-America gets his chance in the pros in his backyard. Allowed just 10 sacks in 31 career college games (1,256 pass-block snaps).

7. Giants (via Bears)

Evan Neal, 6-7, 337-pound offensive tackle, Alabama: Quick feet and moves (executed a 48-inch box jump) for a player of his size. Started games at left tackle, right tackle and guard for the Crimson Tide.

8. Falcons

Drake London, 6-4, 219-pound wide receiver, USC: A go-getter with off-the-charts ball possession rates and catch radius. Has a basketball background that allows him to rise up over defenders.

9. Seahawks (via Broncos)

Charles Cross, 6-5, 307-pound offensive tackle, Mississippi State: Limited starting experience, but played with a high level of consistency. He neutralized power rushers and is above average as a drive blocker.

10. Jets (via Seahawks)

Garrett Wilson, 6-foot, 183-pound wide receiver, Ohio State: Eye-popping ball skills with run-after-catch ability. Career-high 70 catches for 1,078 yards with 12 TDs last season.

11. Saints (via Commanders)

Chris Olave, 6-foot, 187-pound wide receiver, Ohio State: Smooth and steady, Olave is a fluid and easy receiver from snap to the catch and all points between. Has 35 career TDs, most in Buckeyes history.

12. Lions (via Vikings)

Jameson Williams, 6-1, 179-pound wide receiver, Alabama: Detroit moved up 20 spots to grab a dynamic route-runner with electric long speed. Suffered ACL injury but had four TDs of 70 or more yards last season.

13. Eagles (from Texans via Browns)

Jordan Davis, 6-6, 341-pound defensive tackle, Georgia: A mountainous presence with the size, power and will to clog the line. Also ran a 4.78-second 40-yard dash at the combine. Named the nation's top defensive player.

14. Ravens

Kyle Hamilton, 6-4, 220-pound safety, Notre Dame: Has the eyes and speed to play over the top, strength and toughness to play near the line and coverage length to guard pass-catching tight ends.

15. Texans (from Eagles via Dolphins)

Kenyon Green, 6-4, 323-pound guard, Texas A&M: Possesses adequate foot quickness to operate in a variety of run schemes. Has a broad frame with good thickness from waist to ankles.

16. Commanders (from Saints via Colts/Eagles)

Jahan Dotson, 5-11, 178-pound wide receiver, Penn State: Finesse wideout with speed and athleticism who is fully operational on all three levels. Hauled in 91 catches for 1,182 yards and 12 TDs last season.

17. Chargers

Zion Johnson, 6-3, 312-pound guard, Boston College: Has a wide frame and immense playing power and shines as a double-team blocker. A two-time captain with intelligence to match.

18. Titans (from Eagles via Saints)

Treylon Burks, 6-2, 225-pound wide receiver, Arkansas: Tennessee traded A.J. Brown to the Eagles as part of this pick and in Burks it gets an all-SEC selection who set a school record with six 100-yard receiving games.

19. Saints (via Eagles)

Trevor Penning, 6-7, 325-pound offensive tackle, Northern Iowa: Three-year starter at left tackle with outstanding measurables. Plays with a bit of nastiness and seeks out violent block finishes when possible.

20. Steelers

Kenny Pickett, 6-3, 217-pound quarterback, Pitt: The first quarterback off the board is a Heisman Trophy finalist who has five years of game experience and four years of starting experience. A pocket passer with good mobility, he threw 42 TDs with just seven INTs.

21. Chiefs (from Patriots)

Trent McDuffie, 5-11, 193-pound cornerback, Washington: Three-year starter whose average size is overshadowed by ruggedness, allowing him to contest throws from a variety of coverages.

22. Packers (via Raiders)

Quay Walker, 6-4, 241-pound linebacker, Georgia: Features lateral quickness with size and speed. Plays in space with a second gear on the blitz. Started all 15 games with 67 tackles, 5 12 for loss.

23. Bills (from Ravens via Cardinals)

Kaiir Elam, 6-1, 191-pound cornerback, Florida: Missed three games with a knee injury last season but still started 10 games. Did not produce the interception numbers but is patient and strong.

24. Cowboys

Tyler Smith, 6-5, 324-pound offensive tackle, Tulsa: A sure need for Dallas, Smith brings tenacity and aggression to displace defenders. Played the final 12 games of the season at left tackle.

25. Ravens (from Bills)

Tyler Linderbaum, 6-2, 296-pound center, Iowa: Quick and nasty with a wrestling background, considered the best center in the draft. Plays with leverage and body control to sustain and keep running lanes open.

26. Jets (from Titans)

Jermaine Johnson, 6-5, 254-pound defensive end, Florida State: Eden Prairie product was thought to go higher in the draft but slipped. Long, physical and aggressive. Made 70 tackles with 12 sacks.

27. Jaguars (from Buccaneers)

Devin Lloyd, 6-3, 237-pound linebacker, Utah: Has a stat sheet full of production in every category, including 43 tackles for loss over the past three seasons. Talented as a rusher either blitzing or aligning off the edge.

28. Packers

Devonte Wyatt, 6-3, 304-pound defensive tackle, Georgia: He should fit as a rotational, gap-seeking three-technique with disruptive flashes. Shows urgency in locating a pass blocker's edge.

29. Patriots (from Chiefs via Dolphins/49ers)

Cole Strange, 6-5, 307-pound guard, UT-Chattanooga: What he lacks in strength he makes up for in lateral quickness. Also has experience snapping the ball and could provide flexibility at center.

30. Chiefs

George Karlaftis, 6-4, 266-pound guard, Purdue: Broad hips and strong hands, Karlaftis will play with persistence and energy. Motor never stops. Needs more development but plays strong on the edge.

31. Bengals

Daxton Hill, 6-foot, 191-pound safety, Michigan: Smooth off the ball on his backpedal, he has a versatility for multiple coverages. Has a quick trigger to close downhill. Best in the slot to torment opposing QBs.

32. Vikings (from Lions, via Rams)

Lewis Cine, 6-2, 199-pound safety, Georgia: The fifth Bulldogs defensive player taken is an aggressive talent who plays with an urgent, downhill approach. Fast through the ally he can galvanize a defense with his hitting.

Information compiled from the Associated Press and NFL.com was used in this report.

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