NFL Draft Round 2 grades

NFL Draft Round 2 grades: On Day 2 of the NFL Draft, several good prospects are typically available, and this year is no exception. 

Do you want to know what I thought of every second-round choice in the NFL Draft in 2022? 

Read on to see how I graded all of my Round 2 picks from Friday night. Then, check back here throughout the day for the most up-to-date Day 3 grades. 

In our draft tracker, you can also keep track of all the picks for the whole draft and my grades.

Logan Hall, DL, Houston Buccaneers 

Grade: A-

Tampa Bay’s defensive line is getting elderly. Thus this fills a big hole with a truly flexible, uniquely-shaped pass rusher. 

Pass-rush movements and/or power at numerous positions upfront can help Hall win.

Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota St. 34. Packers: Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota St. Grade: C+

Pre-draft was a breeze. Tall, quick, and supple. Raw routes aren’t a significant YAC danger. 

He’ll need to be used correctly right away to highlight his abilities. Speed and explosiveness are out of this world. 

In the jet sweep/end-around game, this is quite useful. It has a lot of potentials. Green Bay finally has a receiver after a costly trade.

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Roger McReary (CB, Auburn) is the 35th Titan.

A+ grade

Due to short arms, a first-round talent only made it to Round 2. However, SEC film has been fantastic over the past three years. 

Ability to shift direction quickly in a burst. The ability to recover quickly is present at the line, aggressive. 

Football player with a lot of talent. It’s a good fit for Tennessee’s man-coverage approach.

Breece Hall, RB, Iowa St., 36. Jets

A grade of B

To get a complete three-down back, make the most straightforward move possible. 

Hall doesn’t play to his combined workout, but he ticks all the boxes for a versatile runner. Also, great ball skills and receiving ability. 

Isn’t it a tad early for an RB? Hall and Michael Carter have teamed up to form a pleasant and complementary duo.

Jalen Pitre, S, Baylor, 37. Texans 

Grade: A

In college, he was given complete freedom and excelled as a playmaker. It came out of nowhere. Excellent Blitzer. 

A smidgeon on the small side. There’s more slot CB than pure safety on this team. It’s not lightning quick. 

But, he has the potential to be a superstar if granted freelance authority.

Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE, Penn State, 38. Falcons 

Grade: A

Characteristics and film from the first round. He was only available since he isn’t huge. 

Burst, bend, pass-rush strategies, and speed-to-power conversion are all examples.

 Exceptionally consistent. Beyond Grady Jarrett, the Falcons urgently need stars in their front seven on defense. Upgrading isn’t prohibitively expensive.

Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington Bears 

Grade: B+

It’s a good fit for him. A flexible, one-of-a-kind athlete with explosive flashes. There are no fantastic speed or ball skills here. 

A fantastic, tough-as-nails run defender. All Chicago needs to do now is add talent to its roster. With Gordon, they get it at a premium price.

Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota, 40. Seahawks

A- (excellent)

Although he is an older prospect, he is a rising rusher. Each season at Minnesota, I improved. Extremely powerful. 

The handiwork is of exceptional quality. Bend is also present. It also meets a significant need. On the outside, Seattle needed to obtain more juice.

Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan St., 41st Seahawks 

Grade: C+

RB in its entirety. It’s a skill that you’ll never forget. The lower portion is thick, which allows for excellent contact balancing. 

Unfortunately, he does not adhere to his 40-minute rule. I’m not a home run batter. Was this a critical requirement? 

Seattle, on the other hand, enjoys running the ball. Is there no quarterback?

Andrew Booth, Clemson CB, 42nd Vikings

A- (excellent)

The injury sidelined first-round talent throughout the pre-draft process. Unhinged hips, lightning-fast feet. 

Unbelievable ball abilities in flashes. It’s a hit-or-miss situation when it comes to tackling. 

The versatility of man/zone After a season of learning with Patrick Peterson, he could grow into a star.

Wanda Robinson, WR, Kentucky, 43. Giants

B- Grade

At WR, I moved down and chose a super-slippery, change-of-direction expert. Tiny, yet incredibly fast. 

The catch radius is small, and it’s not a contact-balance monster. But, at the next level, he’ll juke defenders. 

In YAC, it’s not as good as its size suggests. So for the Giants, this is a fun pick. But it’s a little early.

Alabama’s John Metchie III, WR, is the 44th Texan

C- Grade

Vertically focused. At Alabama, I ran a variety of complex downfield routes. Awesomely tracks it over his shoulder. 

Deep yet not too fast. YAC is kept to a bare minimum. 

A more compact frame. It’s a little weird to trade up for a specialist.

45. Ravens: EDGE, Michigan’s David Ojabo

B+ grade

He has a tremendous upside because of his burst/bend and pass-rush move flashes. 

His rookie season is in jeopardy after suffering a torn Achilles at his pro day. 

The Ravens made a brilliant decision in selecting him. Ojabo can be a perennial Pro Bowl rusher if he gains more power, which he desperately needs.

Josh Paschal, EDGE, Kentucky, 46. Lions

A grade of B

Rusher with a low center of gravity and a lot of power. Handwork is acceptable. 

You’re spending a little more time on the ground than you’d like. Although there is a reasonable bend, it is hardly a specialty. 

A three-down rusher who fills a void in Detroit. It’s even possible to double up on the position.

Phidarian Mathis, DT, Alabama, is the 47th commander.

A grade of B

For Washington, more Crimson Tide trench players are needed. Mathis is a full-fledged DT. 

Up-the-field rushing ability, burst, two-gap ability. Work done by hand. The only flaw is that he’s an older player. 

He’ll push the pocket and reestablish the OL. But weren’t there more pressing needs?

Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn St. 48. Bears: A- Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn St.

Long, powerful, hard-hitting safety who shined in coverage as a robber. I’m not the type to lock down the slot. 

But he’s a no-nonsense player who knows what he’s doing. Specimen of size and speed. In Chicago, there will be more secondary reinforcement.

Alontae Taylor, Tennessee CB, 49. Saints

C+ grade

On the field, he’s an older prospect who’s a force to be reckoned with. He’s at his best in the zone when he can keep an eye on the quarterback and pounce. 

Will deliver a series of shocking strikes. Extremely fast. Because his change-of-direction skill is average for the position, his man-to-man coverage potential is limited. Long arms. On film, missed tackles stand out.

Tyquan Thornton, WR, Baylor, #50 Patriots

A- (excellent)

At WR, there’s a major sleeper. Not just 4.28 in a hurry. Runs routes that are snappy and well-sold. Hand catcher with a natural feel. 

Quickly snatches the ball away from his frame. This is exactly what the Patriots’ offense required. 

However, it is spindly. So it is not expensive to advance.

Cam Jurgens (C, Nebraska) is the 51st Eagle.

A- (excellent)

He’s a great pick, even if he’ll be Jason Kelce’s backup in 2022. On the inside, Jurgens is a powerful, well-balanced mauler. 

The length box is checked. He has the potential to be an All-Pro type in Philadelphia if he gains more strength.

George Pickens, WR, Georgia Steelers (52nd)

A+ grade

There’s the Pittsburgh WR in the second round. Pickens has the first-round skill as well as first-round footage. 

Tall, lengthy, and abrupt, with a huge catch radius. On the field, he has a nasty disposition. 

He was knocked off the board by a torn ACL and possibly some maturity difficulties. Capabilities that are true to the WR1 standard.

Alec Pierce, WR, Cincinnati Colts, 53.

C+ grade

A typical Colts selection. They’re big on size/athleticism, and Pierce put in a great workout in the combine. Big, tall, and powerful. 

The paths are a little crooked. The direction change is a little stiff. Downfield, he’s a reasonably big player. YAC’s capabilities are limited.

Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan, 54. Chiefs

A+ (excellent)

He’s an absolute stud. Does a fantastic job on everything. The only flaw is that he’s a tad under 5-10. Press coverage is obliterated. 

Routes that are lightning-fast. After the grab, he bounces off tacklers.

A large catch radius is available. With Patrick Mahomes, he’ll be an instant star.

Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State, 55. Cardinals

B+ grade

In college, he was the main center of his offense. Underneath and at the intermediate level, he is a sophisticated, refined player who will separate himself. Does a fantastic job on everything. However, he isn’t a true trump card and is barely okay as a blocker. Kyler needs more weaponry. Therefore that’s a good thing.

Sam Williams, EDGE, Mississippi (56. Cowboys)

A- (excellent)

EDGE has the heaviest hands in the draft. There’s also a serious bull rush. Needs to use his hands a little more often. 

Thick Burst is a terrific player, but he lacks a long speed he showed in the combine. There are some worries off the field. It fulfills a requirement.

57. Luke Goedeke, OG, Central Michigan Buccaneers

C+ grade

On film, quickness in a small space stands out. His handiwork reflects this. 

He often lets rushers into his frame, and he periodically stops moving his feet in pass protection. Keeping the OL supplied was a wise option. 

It must grow in strength. On film, there are a lot of nasty victories.

Troy Andersen, LB, Montana, 58. Falcons B+ in the state

It’s an intriguing prospect. Former quarterback. At the FCS level, he transitioned to LB and was extremely productive. 

Big and athletic to a fault. Flying to the football field. The tackling radius is quite large. 

It’ll just take some time for him to adjust to his new role as a coverage player. First, however, there is a significant need that must be met.

Ed Ingram, G, LSU, 59. Vikings

C- is the grade.

On the inside, it’s a masher type. Punishing power moments. It’s not nice to be out of balance. However, the ability to recover is notably missing. 

His handiwork is equally impressive. Unfortunately, this isn’t a pretty zone-blocking system. Strange choice, even though the internal OL needs to be fixed.

Cam Taylor-Britt, CB, Nebraska, 60. Bengals

B+ grade

At the CB location, there’s a sleeper. Bouncy, explosive, and quick. The ability to recover is exceptional. Always seems to find the football. 

He struggled to get out of his backpedal on occasion. The Bengals don’t have a lot of needs, and they definitely didn’t need to double up on secondary, but Taylor-Britt is a fantastic talent.

Drake Jackson, EDGE, USC (61. 49ers) Grade: B+

Down the road, this dark horse could be a stud EDGE. A significant addition to the team. 

In college, I fluctuated in weight. Around the corner is a massive burst/bend combo. 

He doesn’t have much else to his game yet, but he can now pick up pass-rush moves from Nick Bosa. 

It’s also necessary to improve one’s strength. The first pick in San Francisco’s draft is a good one.

Bryan Cook, S, Cincinnati Chiefs, 62.

B- grade

I was a field-general type at safety on a good defense in college. He’s not an exceptionally gifted athlete. 

But he can turn on the jets in short bursts. The assignment sound is enticing. He can wear many hats. 

But he isn’t particularly good at any of them. It’s an early tick, but it fulfills a need.

RB James Cook (Georgia) is the 63rd player on the Bills’ roster.

B+ grade

At RB, we have an explosive, multi-dimensional weapon. In terms of explosiveness, he’s not exactly his brother, but he’s close. 

On the field, there are no jerky movements. An athlete who makes no effort. 

There’s no extreme elusiveness here, and there’s no touch balance. After two trade backs, I like the RB value in RD2 a lot more.

Nik Bonitto, EDGE, Oklahoma, 64. Broncos

A- (excellent)

Pass-rush plan master that is smaller, bendier, and more flexible. The explosion is also stunning. 

There isn’t much length, and there isn’t much power. The speed-rush expert from the outside. This is a fun addition to the defense.