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As we move closer to the 2022 NFL Draft, we have to finalize our positional rankings. We have watched the film, monitored the Senior Bowl and the combine, and now it's time to complete the analysis. Below, you can find our player positional grades, including our final grades, ceiling grades, and where each player ranks on the current NFL Draft Big Board.
Check out our NFL Draft Big Board, our grading process, and our NFL Draft YouTube series After Further Review.
NFL Draft Big Board and Player Profiles
Updated NFL Player Grade Scale
After Further Review NFL Draft Edition (YouTube)
Positional Ranking By Final Grade
The final grade represents the level of the immediate impact we project a player can make in their first year.
Kenny Pickett Pitt (Solid Starter Level) Year One Starter Level
Malik Willis Liberty (Developmental) 1-2 yrs development
Desmond Ridder UC (Developmental) 1-3 Years development
Matt Corral Ole Miss (Developmental) 1-3 Years Development
Sam Howell UNC (Developmental) 1-3 Years Development
Carson Strong NEV (High-Level Backup)
Bailey Zappe WKU (High-Level Backup)
Positional Ranking by Ceiling Grade
The ceiling grade projects the highest level of potential we believe a prospect can reach once they have developed their skills at the NFL level. If a player enters the NFL with a developmental grade (1-3 years development) with a ceiling of projected high-end starter, we believe that the prospect has the potential to reach their projected ceiling if in the right situation within 1-3 years. The projected time frame might vary based on a player's final grade and film review.
Malik Willis Liberty (High-End Starter Potential)
Carson Strong Nevada (High-End Starter Potential)
Desmond Ridder UC (High-End Starter Potential)
Sam Howell UNC (Solid Starter Potential)
Kenny Pickett Pitt (Solid Starter Potential)
Matt Corral Ole Miss (Solid Starter Potential)
Bailey Zappe WKU (Lower Level Starter Potential)
Player Ranking By On Target Throw Rate
Measuring QB accuracy regardless of completion
Player Ranking by Deep On Target Passing Rate
On target throws of 20+ yds or more
Player Ranking by Medium On Target Passing Rate
On target throws of 10-19 yds or more
Player Ranking by On Target Throws Under Pressure
On target throw rate while under pressure
Player Ranking By Mobility
Ranking By Mobility, and the ability to extend a play
Player Ranking By Overall Arm Talent
Ranking by Arm Talent
Football Scout 365 Big Board Ranking
27th Kenny Pickett Pitt (Proj Rnd 1)
38th Malik Willis Liberty (Proj Rnd 1)
57th Desmond Ridder UC (Proj Rnd 2)
58th Carson Strong Nevada (Proj Rnd 2-3)
61st Matt Corral (Proj Rnd 2-4)
79th Sam Howell UNC (Proj Rnd 2-5)
100th Bailey Zappe WKU (Proj 3-6)