2022 NFL Draft: Live Fantasy Recap (Rounds 2 and 3)

The second and third rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft begin at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday, April 29th, while Rounds 4-7 will happen on Saturday (12 p.m. ET). Coverage is on the NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, and also FuboTV Livestream.

You can find all of our player evaluations from Round 1, including our thoughts on players' opportunities and potential fantasy impact in 2022, at the following link. Be sure to refresh this page and check back Saturday for a summary of all mid-to late-round picks.

2.01: Buccaneers - EDGE Logan Hall, Houston

A three-tech in Cougars DC Doug Belk’s 3-4 defense, Hall (6'6/285) garnered first-team All-AAC honors in his final year with a team-high 13.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks in 13 games (12 starts). He can create a lot of problems against guards at the next level given his atypical length and explosiveness (7.25 three-cone) on the interior. Hall lacks consistency, but with additional coaching, can be a matchup weapon thanks to his athletic versatility. He projects as an edge rusher in sub-packages.

2.02: Packers - WR Christian Watson, North Dakota State

Green Bay traded pick Nos. 53 and 59 to move up for Watson (6'4/208), who averaged at least 18 yards per catch in each of his four seasons at North Dakota State, being used as an active weapon on jet sweeps and end-arounds throughout his career. While his 99th-percentile broad jump (11'4") and 4.36 40-speed are athletic traits that the Bisons intelligently utilized to create mismatches, Watson played all 52 of his career games against FCS competition, leaving a lot of yards on the field due to his 13.3% drop rate and 30% contested-catch conversion rate. He also had an unusually high number of drops (12) in his last two seasons. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah comped Watson to Marquez Valdes-Scantling but the former, who turns 23 in May, has a lot to prove before he redeems the same qualities. Watson should be treated as a late-round Best-Ball option for his unpredictable splash games rather than being prioritized in re-draft leagues.

2.04: Jets - RB Breece Hall, Iowa State

New York (surprisingly) traded pick Nos. 38 and 146 to add to its backfield on day two. A starter since his freshmen year at Iowa State, Hall finished top-10 in Heisman voting as a sophomore and junior with the Cyclones, setting an FBS record for 24 consecutive games with a rushing score. His 41 touchdowns since 2020 were also five more than any back in college football. An all-around workhorse who averaged 27 catches per season, Hall impressively averaged one fumble for every 200 offensive touches. Although his 531 carries the past two years suggest a big-bodied bruiser, the 20-year-old forced the seventh-most missed tackles in the country in his final year and showcased a 4.39 40-time at 5'11/217 at Indy's combine. He admittedly creates a logjam among New York's backfield, inevitably splitting time with sophomore RB Michael Carter in Week 1. Hall does have the higher ceiling between the two for his elite receiving chops.

2.06: Falcons - EDGE Arnold Ebiketie, Penn State

Ebiketie (6'3/250) transferred from Temple to Penn State ahead of the 2021 season, leading his respective team in tackles for loss and sacks both as a junior (at Temple) and senior. Although he is highly conditioned (lone recipient of the team’s 2021 “Iron Lion” award for his strength and conditioning) and rarely came off the field (61.8 defensive snaps per game in 2021), Ebiketie lacks experience with only 18 career starts. He admittedly needs to improve his refinement as a pass rusher in order to earn a role beyond subpackages.

2.07: Bears - CB Kyler Gordon, Washington

Gordon (6'0/194) and fellow classmate Trent McDuffie were voted first-team All-Pac-12 defenders in 2021, the former who led the Huskies in passes defended and interceptions in his final year. Gordon was billed as a freak ahead of Indy's combine but fell short in front of spectators, checking in with minimal wingspan (31.1-inch arms) and sluggish straight-line speed (4.52 40). His versatility and experience out wide (527 snaps last year), from the slot (144), and at safety (66) are still worth betting on. He is also very experienced in special teams coverage (434 snaps) and was named Washington's “most outstanding special teams player” in 2019 and 2020. It would not be shocking if the Bears moved him inside as a full-time slot corner.

2.08: Seahawks - EDGE Boye Mafe, Minnesota

Despite being utilized exclusively on passing downs, Mafe (6'4/261) led the Gophers in tackles for loss and sacks as both a junior and senior. With only 13 career starts and 36.9 defensive snaps per game in his final year, Mafe, showcasing a rocked-up frame and little body fat, is viewed as untapped potential who needs to be coached up. He will turn 24 during his rookie season.

2.09: Seahawks - RB Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State

Walker transferred from Wake Forest to Michigan State for his last hurrah in college, finishing sixth in Heisman voting with 136.3 rushing yards per game and 18 rushing scores in his lone campaign against stiffer Big 10 competition. He also led the FBS in yards after contact (1,168) and forced missed tackles (89) with the Spartans, tying Jonathan Taylor and Rashaad Penny for the most yards after contact per carry (4.5) for a running back with 250-plus rushes in a season. Walker only tallied 19 receptions throughout his collegiate career but played in run-heavy offenses and showed sure hands in recording zero drops on 16 targets in 2021. His 4.38 40-time at 5'9/211 leaves no doubt in whether he was simply lucky to lead the nation in runs of 15-plus yards (30) under OC Jay Johnson in his final year. He will undoubtedly create start/sit headaches for re-draft leagues as a rookie until Penny hits free agency yet again in 2023.

2.11: Giants - WR Wan'Dale Robinson, Kentucky

After two mediocre seasons with Nebraska, Robinson transferred to Kentucky and was treated as the team's starting slot receiver in his final year, setting school records for catches (104), receiving yards (1,334) and 100-yard receiving games (six). He stacked eight-plus catches in eight of their 13 contests, flashing both the speed (4.44 40) and strength (19 bench reps at 5'8/179) to beat defensive backs vertically up the seam. With more career drops (11) than receiving touchdowns (10), coach Brian Daboll will likely scheme Robinson, who will be 21 throughout his rookie year, as a developmental catch-and-go creator until Sterling Shepard or Kadarius Toney are inevitably traded or move on.

2.12: Texans - WR John Metchie, Alabama

Metchie (5'11/189) assumed a starting role for the Crimson Tide once Jaylen Waddle went down with an ankle injury in 2020, flourishing with 7.3 catches and 87.8 receiving yards per game in his final season. Metchie also led the team in receptions prior to suffering a torn ACL in his left knee (December 2021) during the SEC Championship Game; the belief is that he'll be able to contribute "at some point" this season. Coach Nick Saban even described him as "the epitome of what you look for in a wide receiver." Albeit a seasoned route runner who puts his quarterback in the best position possible, Metchie's below-average touchdown rate (one score for every 10.3 receptions in college) and uninspiring athleticism (at least on tape) project him as a future No. 2 option across from Nico Collins.

2.13: Ravens - EDGE David Ojabo, Michigan

After moving to the U.S. and discovering football less than five years ago, Ojabo (6'4/250) took to teammate Odafe Oweh's tutelage, emerging with the Wolverines and coach Jim Harbaugh in 2021 for 11 sacks (second in the Big Ten behind teammate Aidan Hutchinson) and a program-record five forced fumbles. A work in progress in the run game, Ojabo ran sub-11 seconds in the 100 meters and has the ability and size to shadow tight ends one-on-one downfield. His defensive role will be restricted to rushing the passer while he continues to learn the fundamentals of his position. Ojabo tore his Achilles' at the Wolverines' pro day, but Baltimore can afford to bring him along slowly in a (sudden) developmental year.

2.18: Patriots - WR Tyquan Thornton, Baylor

The fastest wide receiver at Indy's combine, Thornton (6'2/184) turned heads with a 4.28 40-time and explosive 130-inch broad jump (87th-percentile). He showed more than speed in his final year at Baylor, leading the team in receiving yards (948) and finishing as one of only three Big 12 players with double-digit touchdown grabs. He also recorded just three drops on 98 targets that year. Even so, his tiny hands (8 1/4-inches) and inability to break tackles inspire little confidence in his transition against NFL corners. New England's (egregious) draft capital at least lends confidence that coach Bill Belichick develops Thornton as Nelson Agholor's successor over the top of defenses.

2.20: Steelers - WR George Pickens, Georgia

Pickens (6'3/200) was a man amongst boys the moment he stepped foot in Athens, producing the program's freshman receiving record with 726 yards and Sugar Bowl MVP honors. Unfortunately, that's the last time he flashed All-World skills as he battled through poor quarterback play as a true sophomore and tore his ACL ahead of the 2021 season. Labeled a boom-or-bust player during the pre-draft process, 71.1% of Pickens' career receptions resulted in either a first down or touchdown, potentially rewarding the Steelers with an alpha X-receiver if he's able to return to pre-injury form. Expect a slow start in re-draft leagues as he finds his footing (and opportunity) around Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool.

2.21: Colts - WR Alec Pierce, Cincinnati

Pierce first blossomed as Desmond Ridder’s go-to receiver in their final year together with the Bearcats, leading the team with 884 receiving yards as a pure deep threat (career 16.8-yard average depth of target) from the boundary. A springy athlete who broke Cincinnati’s skill-position record with a 675-pound deadlift, Pierce consistently dominated at the point of catch due to his explosive 41-inch vertical (at 6'3/211 nonetheless) and 92nd-percentile broad jump. With only five 100-yard receiving games in 30 career starts, Pierce's limited route tree is not expected to grow exponentially at the next level. He can still succeed as a rotational option downfield from Matt Ryan on 50-50 balls — a trait best reserved for the later rounds of Best-Ball leagues.

2.22: Chiefs - WR Skyy Moore, Western Michigan

One of only five FBS players to average at least 7.9 catches per game last year, Moore (5'10/195) did not play wide receiver until he was a true freshman at Western Michigan, developing into the program's first 1,000-yard wideout since Corey Davis in 2016. With massive 10.2-inch paws and the fastest 10-yard split (1.46 seconds) by any player to run the forty in Indy, Moore unsurprisingly led the FBS in yards on slant routes in 2021. Having seen 85 percent of his career targets within 20 yards of the line of scrimmage, Moore's skill set aligns perfectly with what Kansas City's offense has morphed into in order to consistently beat two-deep safety coverage. He offers a YAC ability that neither Marquez Valdes-Scantling or JuJu Smith-Schuster bring to the table from day one.

2.23: Cardinals - TE Trey McBride, Colorado State

The focal point of Colorado State's offense the past two years, McBride (6'4/246) accounted for 38.1% of the program's passing yards in that span, garnering national attention as the 2021 Mackey Award winner in leading all FBS tight ends in catches (90) and receiving yards (1,121). With only six career drops and a single career fumble (in his final collegiate game), McBride is notorious for being a sure-handed option underneath. His ability on special teams coverage in all four years (including punt coverage as a senior) with the Rams also ensures he's on Arizona's active roster in Week 1. How McBride develops and fares as a rookie behind veteran TE Zach Ertz will likely not matter for re-draft leagues in 2022.

2.31: Bills - RB James Cook, Georgia

Cook (5'11/199) never had more than 12 carries in a single game with the Bulldogs presumably for his petite size that forced the program to sideline him on pass-blocking snaps. You won't find a more sure-handed runner in this class as he registered a single drop on 74 career targets and consistently dominated one-on-one matchups (against SEC linebackers) via his 4.42 40-speed out of the backfield. Although Cook is not expected to be a bell-cow for the Bills, Devin Singletary's days as the team's third-down back are numbered since the former is prepared to succeed (if not dominate) in that role as early as Week 1. He's a tremendous option as a late-round flier a la James White in zero-RB builds.

3.07: Bears - WR Velus Jones, Tennessee

The SEC Special Teams Player of the Year in 2021, Jones (5'11/204) led the conference in kick-return yardage in back-to-back seasons, adding punt-return duties as a senior with 15.1 yards per return. Unfortunately, he also spent six years in college and will turn 25 (five months older than teammate Darnell Mooney) ahead of OTAs. Having recorded 80.7 percent of his receptions within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage last year, the Bears clearly envision Jones as a wide-back on offense. We doubt he'll succeed in that role.

3.09: Colts - TE Jelani Woods, Virginia

After being asked to pass protect on 34.5% of his snaps in three years at Oklahoma State, Woods transferred to the Cavaliers and finished top-five in the FBS in touchdowns among tight ends in his final season. A large target (6'7/269) with an expansive catch radius (34.5-inch arms), it's unsurprising that 70.5% of his receptions in 2021 resulted in a first down or touchdown. He further wowed scouts with his freaky performance in Indianapolis, registering the highest athletic score among tight ends in Combine history. He best comps to Marcedes Lewis as a prototypical Y tight end at the next level.

3.10: Falcons - QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati

A four-year starter with the Bearcats, Ridder (6'3/211) finished his career with a 43-6 record, never losing a start at home (26-0). His decision-making improved in every season, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt and a 71.7% completion rate when kept clean the past two seasons. While Ridder is regarded highly among this year's class for his sheer athleticism in posting a 10-8 broad jump, 4.00 shuttle time, and 36-inch vertical at Indy's combine, his below-average third-down numbers in 2021 (47.1 percent completions, 5.0 yards per attempt, 4-4 touchdown-to-interception ratio) are concerning. He was also easily contained in two games against SEC competition, totaling 25 carries for -23 rushing yards the past two seasons. His improved ability to hold defenders with his eyes as a senior was likely enough for the Falcons to take a chance on developing his traits long-term.

3.16: Broncos - TE Greg Dulcich, UCLA

An undersized walk-on at UCLA, Dulcich (6'4/243) added 35 pounds to his frame in college, being utilized as Chip Kelly’s Y tight end with snaps taken inline and detached from the team's trenches. He led the Bruins in receiving in each of the last two years, adding a big-play threat to the offense with 17.6 yards per catch throughout his career including six receptions of 30-plus yards last season. Dulcich's weakness in pass-pro (even in being a hard worker in that area) will ideally never be exposed since his strength remains at receiver. He still needs to develop as a blocker but is capable of excelling as a hybrid “big slot” akin to Mike Gesicki in the interim.

3.22: Titans - QB Malik Willis, Liberty

Willis (6'1/219) transferred from Auburn after being buried for two seasons behind Jarrett Stidham and Bo Nix, re-emerging as a two-year starter with Liberty and averaging 8.5 yards per attempt against FBS Independent competition. He completed his career with 146 broken tackles, averaging 14.6 carries and 79.2 rushing yards across 23 starts with the Flames. He flashed elite downfield accuracy, completing 46-of-109 (42%) deep passes for 21 touchdowns and 15 YPA, but still telegraphs throws far too often all the while struggling immensely under pressure (career 40% completion rate). He was also responsible for finishing No. 1 in the FBS with 51 sacks in 2021, averaging the longest time from snap to throw (3.3s) in the nation. His 2-3 record against Power 5 opponents (and 0-1 in Power 5 starts outside of the ACC) is another blemish when weighing how he'll fare at the next level. Fortunately, the Titans have the time to develop him behind Ryan Tannehill this year. Tennessee can save $17.8 million by parting with the latter ahead of his age-35 season.

3.24: Cowboys - WR Jalen Tolbert, South Alabama

After bypassing multiple scholarship offers from Power 5 programs to stay close to home, Tolbert became the most prolific receiver in South Alabama history with 1,000-plus receiving yards in a season (which he accomplished twice). His impact was so significant that the program's quarterbacks averaged 10.3 yards per target when targeting him and just 5.8 when throwing to any other receiver. Although he lacks elite top-end speed, logging a 4.49 40 at 6'2/194 at Indy's combine, Tolbert proved explosive in averaging 17 yards per reception in each of his three years as a starter. He has a tremendous opportunity to flourish immediately in Dallas' offense if Michael Gallup is slow to recover.

3.27: Buccaneers - RB Rachaad White, Arizona State

White (6'/214) averaged 6.4 yards per carry the past two seasons as the Sun Devils’ leading rusher, creating chunk plays despite his median top-end speed. Though he needs to improve in pass protection, his pass-catching ability was on display with 48 targets (which led all Pac-12 backs) and experience running routes both from the slot and out wide in 2021. Bucs GM Jason Licht confirmed that precise skill is actually a "big reason" why the team targeted White in the third round. He projects as a backup capable of steady NFL playing time if the Bucs, for whatever reason, reduce Leonard Fournette's every-down role in the immediate future.

3.29: 49ers - RB Tyrion Davis-Price, LSU

After he was the backup to Clyde Edward-Helaire on LSU’s 2019 national title team, Davis-Price (6'3/211) led the Tigers in rushing each of the past two seasons, breaking the single-game LSU rushing record with 287 yards against Florida in 2021. Although he still has work to do as a pass catcher, he was a closer in his final year, getting stronger as the game progressed with 3.9 yards per carry in the first half and 5.6 yards per carry over the last two quarters; coach Kyle Shanahan likely envisions him for that exact role behind Elijah Mitchell and, to a lesser extent, Trey Sermon.

3.30: Panthers - QB Matt Corral, Ole Miss

The only FBS player with at least 3,300 passing yards and 500 rushing yards the past two years, Corral (6'2/212) leveraged coach Lane Kiffin's RPO-based spread scheme into 75 total touchdowns across 37 games in the SEC. Although he flashed mobility with 11.4 carries and 48.6 rushing yards per game the past two years, the 23-year-old remains a question mark at the next level since he used play-action on an FBS-high 60.4% of his dropbacks, recording the nation's fifth-most passing yards on screens last year. He also totaled 23 fumbles over his career including eight in 2021. With a history of ankle injuries, Corral is viewed more as a developmental project with upside than a solidified starter. Having said that, the Panthers may have no choice but to thrust him into the fire if/when Sam Darnold struggles early.

3.34: Commanders - RB Brian Robinson, Alabama

A backup for his first four years with the Crimson Tide, Robinson (6'1/225) patiently waited his turn and led Alabama in rushing yards (1,343) in his final season. A fierce downhill runner, Robinson is aware of his violent style and does not waste too much time behind the line of scrimmage for it. Robinson is not a proven big-play threat and underwhelmed in Indy with an 8th-percentile vertical and 7.33-second three-cone (16th-percentile) can carve out a career similar to Latavius Murray's with the Commanders on early-down work.

3.35: Browns - WR David Bell, Michigan

Bell (6'0/212) led the team in receiving in each of his three seasons at West Lafayette, finishing his career with 101.2 receiving yards per game (the most among all active FBS players in 2021). Bell's smooth route-running and dependable ball skills (4.7 percent career drop rate) bring comparisons to Michael Pittman at times. His speed (4.65 40) and explosiveness (failed to test in the 30th-percentile of all jumping drills) are not traits that will win by NFL standards but his collegiate production makes him an interesting case study at the next level. He projects as a low-floor, low-ceiling NFL starter who will likely begin his career in the slot with Cleveland.

3.37: Jets - TE Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State

Ruckert (6'5/252) played 714 offensive snaps as a senior, supporting OSU’s offense as a blocker or decoy as he saw only 39 targets in 2021 (3.0 targets per game) after totaling only 34 targets his first three years combined. Athletic for his size, Ruckert was a standout soccer goalie growing up and leveraged that hand-eye contact to become arguably the best run-blocker in this draft class. He will be asked to so often in multi-tight end sets behind C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin.

3.41: 49ers - WR Danny Gray, SMU

Gray (5'11/186) showed off his big-play ability (and 4.33 40-speed) with the Mustangs the past two years, leading the team in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in 2021. Only four wide receivers in the draft averaged more yards after the catch than the 23-year-old, providing further evidence that coach Kyle Shanan has a 'type'. Overall, Gray requires more polish with his routes and drops, but his playmaking potential highlights a standout who is just scratching the surface as an elite possession receiver and high-floor PPR option in due time from Trey Lance.