Follow along with Packers Wire’s draft tracker as the Green Bay Packers navigate through the 2022 NFL draft, starting with Thursday night’s first round, continuing on Friday with Rounds 2-3 and finishing with Rounds 4-7 on Saturday. We will provide pick-by-pick analysis with player information and player profiles.
First round, No. 22: LB Quay Walker, Georgia
Pick: First round, 22nd overall
Breakdown: Super athletic inside linebacker who is still only 21 years old after starting 15 games for Georgia’s historic defense in 2021. Ran 4.52 in the 40-yard dash at 6-3 and 241 pounds. Elite length, movement ability for the position. Played in 52 games at the collegiate level.
Fit: Likely Day 1 starter next to All-Pro De’Vondre Campbell at inside linebacker and a core special teams player.
Player info
Height: 6-3
Weight: 241
Arm length: 32 3/4″
Hand: 9 3/4″
Wingspan: 80.5″
40-yard dash: 4.52
10-yard split: 1.59
Vertical jump: 32.0″
Broad jump: 10-2
Short shuttle: 4.32
Three-cone: 6.89
Bench: 23
RAS: 9.66
First round, 28th overall: DL Devonte Wyatt, Georgia
Pick: First round, 28th overall
Breakdown: Interior disruptor with excellent movement skills at over 300 pounds. Blazed through the 40-yard dash in 4.77 seconds with a 1.60-second 10-yard split. Could be an elite run defender with interior pass-rushing potential. Tallied 7.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks as a 14-game starter for Georgia’s all-star defense in 2021.
Fit: As a rookie, he’ll likely fit into a rotational up front alongside Kenny Clark, but his skill set is good enough to play all three downs. The Packers wanted a penetrator to add to the defensive line group.
Player info
Height: 6-2
Weight: 304
Arm length: 32 7/8″
Hand: 9 3/4″
Wingspan: 78 3/8″
40-yard dash: 4.77
10-yard split: 1.60
Vertical jump: 29.0″
Broad jump: 9-3
Short shuttle: 4.63
Three-cone: 7.45
Bench: DNP
RAS: 9.56
Second round, No. 34 overall: WR Christian Watson, North Dakota State
Pick: Second round, 34th overall (trade with MIN)
Breakdown: Elite athlete at receiver with unique versatility as a pass-catcher, runner and returner. Ran 4.36 at 6-4 and 208 pounds. Returned two kickoffs for touchdowns. Averaged 20.4 yards per catch over college career. Finished with 801 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in a run-first offense at NDSU in 2021. Arguably the top speed/size receiver in the draft. Needs development as an all-around receiver but has No. 1 potential.
Fit: He’ll give the Packers a developmental receiver to build around and an immediate deep threat, gadget weapon and return option.
Player info
Height: 6-4
Weight: 208
Arm length: 32 1/2″
Hand: 10 1/8″
Wingspan: 78 5/8″
40-yard dash: 4.36
10-yard split: 1.45
Vertical jump: 38.5″
Broad jump: 11-4
Short shuttle: 4.19
Three-cone: 6.96
Bench: 18
RAS: 9.96
Third round, No. 92 overall: OL Sean Rhyan, UCLA
Pick: Third round, 92nd overall
Breakdown: Massive lineman with huge hands and excellent athleticism. Started 31 games at left tackle for UCLA. Lacks ideal length and might need to move inside. Powerful blocker, and compact frame looks perfect for guard. Proficient pass-blocker who comes from a pro-style offense.
Fit: Rhyan should immediately challenge Royce Newman for the starting right guard job, or he’ll compete to be a top backup at offensive tackle.
Player info
Height: 6-4
Weight: 321
Arm length: 32 5/8″
Hand: 11 5/8″
Wingspan: 80 1/8″
40-yard dash: 5.25
10-yard split: 1.77
Vertical jump: 33.5″
Broad jump: 9-2
Short shuttle: 4.60
Three-cone: 7.55
Bench: 21
RAS: 9.35 (as a guard)
Fourth round, No. 132 overall: WR Romeo Doubs, Nevada
Pick: Fourth round, 132nd overall
Breakdown: Highly productive receiver prospect who consistently found ways of getting open deep for Nevada quarterback Carson Strong. Produced back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Returned 39 punts (one touchdown). Wasn’t able to workout pre-draft due to knee injury.
Fit: Developmental wide receiver type with No. 2 upside and immediate value on special teams as a returner.
Player info
Height: 6-1
Weight: 201
Arm length: 32 7/8″
Hand: 10 1/8″
Wingspan: 78 1/8″
40-yard dash: N/A
10-yard split: N/A
Vertical jump: N/A
Broad jump: N/A
Short shuttle: N/A
Three-cone: N/A
Bench: 13
RAS: N/A
Fourth round, No. 140 overall: OL Zach Tom, Wake Forest
Pick: Fourth round, 140th overall
Breakdown: Highly versatile and athletic offensive lineman who started games at left tackle and center. Could be a five-position player at the next level. All-American at left tackle in 2021. A little undersized but has fantastic movement ability.
Fit: Lucas Patrick and Billy Turner replacement? Tom is a fantastic pass blocker who can probably survive at any of the five positions along the offensive line.
Player info
Height: 6-4
Weight: 304
Arm length: 33 1/4″
Hand: 10 3/8″
Wingspan: 80 7/8″
40-yard dash: 4.94
10-yard split: 1.63
Vertical jump: 33.0″
Broad jump: 9-10
Short shuttle: 4.47
Three-cone: 7.32
Bench: 24
RAS: 9.92 (as a guard)
Fifth round, No. 179 overall: Edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare, South Carolina
Pick: Fifth round, 179th overall
Breakdown: Big, powerful edge rusher with long arms, toughness and a disruptive playstyle. Led South Carolina in sacks (10.5) and tackles for loss (14.0) in 2020 and 2021. Not an elite athlete, lacks bend. First-team All-SEC in 2020. Team captain in 2021.
Fit: He’ll immediately compete for snaps as a backup edge rusher and rotational pass-rusher behind Rashan Gary and Preston Smith. Might have Za’Darius Smith-like traits. The Packers will hope he can develop into a starting-level player in time.
Player info
Height: 6-4
Weight: 258
Arm length: 34 3/4″
Hand: 10 5/8″
Wingspan: 84 1/4″
40-yard dash: 4.87
10-yard split: 1.67
Vertical jump: 36.5″
Broad jump: 9-10
Short shuttle: 4.54
Three-cone: 7.51
Bench: DNP
RAS: 6.26
Seventh round, No. 228 overall: LB/S Tariq Carpenter, Georgia Tech
Pick: Seventh round, 228th overall
Breakdown: Hybrid defensive player with excellent size and athleticism. Played in 52 collegiate games with 41 starts. Ton of experience on special teams. Explosive lower body power. Finds the ball in coverage (22 pass breakups). Comfortable playing in the box and near the line of scrimmage. Operated as a linebacker at the Senior Bowl.
Fit: Subpackage linebacker or safety who will play extensively on special teams.
Player info
Height: 6-2
Weight: 230
Arm length: 32 5/8″
Hand: 9 1/8″
Wingspan: 81 1/8″
40-yard dash: 4.47
10-yard split: 1.55
Vertical jump: 39.0″
Broad jump: 11-4
Short shuttle: 4.46
Three-cone: 7.50
Bench: DNP
RAS: 9.02
Seventh round, No. 234 overall: DL Jonathan Ford, Miami
Pick: Seventh round, 234th overall
Breakdown: Massive defensive lineman (6-5, 333) who played in 50 games with 30 starts. Minimal production (60 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss). Did 24 reps on the bench press. Won’t offer much as a pass-rusher (3.0 sacks, all in 2019).
Fit: Two-gapping nose tackle who can clog up run lanes and make life difficult on early downs.
Player info
Height: 6-5
Weight: 333
Arm length: 32 3/4″
Hand: 9 1/4″
Wingspan: 80 7/8″
40-yard dash: 5.47
10-yard split: 1.84
Vertical jump: 29.0″
Broad jump: 8-6
Short shuttle: 5.00
Three-cone: DNP
Bench: 24
RAS: 3.53
Seventh round, No. 249 overall: OT Rasheed Walker, Penn State
Pick: Seventh round, 249th overall
Breakdown: Experienced left tackle prospect with excellent size. Made 32 starts over three seasons at left tackle. Two-time All-Big Ten pick. Missed games and was unable to workout pre-draft due to a knee injury.
Fit: Developmental offensive tackle option. Could spend a year on the practice squad before competing to be the swing tackle in 2023.
Player info
Height: 6-6
Weight: 313
Arm length: 33 5/8″
Hand: 10 5/8″
Wingspan: 80 5/8″
40-yard dash: DNP
10-yard split: DNP
Vertical jump: DNP
Broad jump: DNP
Short shuttle: DNP
Three-cone: DNP
Bench: DNP
RAS: N/A
Seventh round, 258th overall: WR Samori Toure, Nebraska
Pick: Seventh round, 258th overall
Breakdown: Skilled receiver with deep speed and a history of creating big plays. Led the Big Ten in yards per catch (19.5) last season. All-American at Montana before transferring to Nebraska.
Fit: Depth receiver who can compete for a roster spot right away. Might be a practice squad candidate in Year 1.
Player info
Height: 6-0
Weight: 191
Arm length: 32″
Hand: 9 1/2″
Wingspan: 76 3/4″
40-yard dash: 4.44
10-yard split: 1.64
Vertical jump: 34.5″
Broad jump: 10-4
Short shuttle: 4.22
Three-cone: 6.77
Bench: 7
RAS: 6.15