2022 NFL Draft – Players Speak: Hutchinson, Wilson, London, Williams – The 2022 NFL Draft is in the books. The first round ended up being memorable, not for what it was, but for what it was not. This was not the year for first round quarterbacks. In fact, just one was selected in the first and second rounds combined. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Kenny Pickett out of the University of Pittsburgh with the 20th overall pick.
However, skill position players weren’t entirely under-represented. The wide receiver class of 2022 is extensively deep. The first round saw six wideouts selected. Several NFL teams looked to bolster their offensive lines which saw seven linemen selected. The remaining 18 positions were ALL on the defensive side of the ball.
Russ Cohen of Sportsology covered the draft remotely* for GoGTS.net and captured commentary from four first round draft picks.
* Editor’s Note: Some of the questions are difficult to hear due to poor acoustics in the media room. We have made every effort to amplify but some have been removed entirely. However, the player audio is excellent and provides great commentary on these player’s special day.
2022 NFL Draft – Players Speak: Hutchinson, Wilson, London, Williams
Aidan Hutchinson DE – Detroit Lions, 2nd Overall – University of Michigan
Aidan Hutchinson was drafted second overall by the Detroit Lions though many thought he could have been the top pick. He’s a local Michigan kid. In this clip, he’s grateful to be playing for Detroit and talked about the film work he does and his striving to be a great defensive end.
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Drake London WR – Atlanta Falcons, 8th Overall – USC
Drake London was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth overall selection. In this clip, the star receiver from USC says he is happy to be a Falcon and talked about his physical play, mental toughness, and how he is fearless on the gridiron.
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Garrett Wilson WR – New York Jets, 10th Overall – Ohio State
The New York Jets drafted Garrett Wilson with the tenth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The star receiver out of Ohio State will now play in a massive media market that will bring with it expectations and pressure. In this clip, he talked about what it’s like to hear his name called, the contested catches he intends on making, and how he is a self-starter.
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Jameson Williams WR – Detroit Lions, 12th Overall – University of Alabama
The Detroit Lions were aggressive in the draft and traded up to the 12th spot to select one of the top receivers, Jameson Williams. This Alabama standout tore his ACL and that caused him to drop. In this clip, he talked about his work ethic. How this is a dream come true and he gave a progress report about his recovery.
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