{"id":261702,"date":"2021-05-01T21:27:38","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T21:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/coming-soon-2022-nfl-draft-watchlist\/"},"modified":"2021-05-01T21:27:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-01T21:27:38","slug":"coming-soon-2022-nfl-draft-watchlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/coming-soon-2022-nfl-draft-watchlist\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming soon: 2022 NFL Draft watchlist"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>With the 2021 NFL Draft in the books, the next class is right around the corner. <\/h1>\n<h2>Here are the top prospects to watch one year before the Class of &#8217;22 crosses the draft stage:<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Seniors<\/p>\n<p>1. Josh Jobe, CB, Alabama: A fluid athlete who can stick to receivers with ease, Jobe&#8217;s potential is near the top of any player in the 2022 class.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>2. Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia: Monstrous nose tackles with the athleticism and power that Davis generates aren&#8217;t common. His disruptiveness sets him apart from others.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>3. Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State: A smooth operator with refined route-running and ideal athleticism for the position, Olave&#8217;s decision to return for another year was a surprise.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>4. Darian Kinnard, OT, Kentucky: Long, strong and mean as a junkyard dog. Kinnard gets around quite well as a 345-pound right tackle, and his imposing style will bode well in the NFL.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>5. Boye Mafe, DE, Minnesota: One of the freakiest athletes to come out of college in years. If he hones his technique as a senior he&#8217;ll be viewed as a possible top prospect.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>6. Adam Anderson, OLB, Georgia: Anderson&#8217;s natural burst and bend is eye-popping, even on a talented Georgia defense. He&#8217;s as flexible as pass rushers come.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>7. CJ Verdell, RB, Oregon: A strong runner who demonstrates good burst and pad level that never fails, Verdell&#8217;s reliable style buys yardage that most backs simply can&#8217;t purchase.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>8. Myjai Sanders, DE, Cincinnati: He&#8217;s a prototypical defensive end with good length and burst for the position. Another year to clean up his hands could lead to a boom in draft stock.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>9. Jaquan Brisker, SS, Penn State: 2020 Senior Bowl invitee who took advantage of his extra eligibility. Brisker is a height, weight and speed monster who hits efficiently and effectively.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>10. Lecitus Smith, OG, Virginia Tech: A man mover who will send the bodies flying in the run game, Smith&#8217;s nasty streak and natural power makes him a high-floor prospect.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Underclassmen<\/p>\n<p>1. Derek Stingley Jr, CB, LSU: Going back to his true freshman year, Stingley has been billed as a superstar. He has elite length, fluidity and ball skills. It&#8217;s hard to find a better-looking athlete at the position.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>2. Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon: A former top recruit with excellent burst and athleticism, Thibodeaux is scheme versatile and will only get better as he improves his pass rush arsenal.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>3. Kyle Hamilton, FS, Notre Dame: It shouldn&#8217;t be possible for a 6-foot-4, 220-pound man to run the alley like Hamilton does. He&#8217;s an absurd athlete and highly intelligent back end defender. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>4. Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina: Accurate to every level of the field and efficient enough to survive when things go off structure, Howell&#8217;s prototype arm and ball placement will make him a hot commodity.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>5. George Karlaftis, DE, Purdue: At 6-4, 275, Karlaftis is the defensive end prototype. He has great length, violent hands and the anchor to lock down in the run game.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>6. Drake Jackson, DE, USC: Excellent hands and natural power allow Jackson to create winning angles and uproot linemen with the best of them. He can move in space for a big man too.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>7. Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State: Suddenness, route-running, and hand-eye coordination are the keys to Wilson&#8217;s success. It&#8217;s no surprise he bullies Big Ten defensive backs.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>8. Kenyon Green, OG, Texas A&amp;M: A mountain of an individual, Green has the type of anchor and power that teams crave from interior linemen. He&#8217;s a mauling presence with a great floor.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>9. Christian Harris, LB, Alabama: It takes a special type of linebacker to start as a true freshman under Saban. Harris has the smarts, tackling and athleticism to be a franchise defender at the next level.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;Field Level Media<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the 2021 NFL Draft in the books, the next class is right around the corner. Here are the top prospects to watch one year before the Class of &#8217;22 crosses the draft stage: Seniors 1. 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