One popular part of the NFL pre-draft process is the pro-player comparison for incoming players. It gives fans an easy one-to-one way to evaluate traits of the rookie class and what they could turn into if everything goes right.
ESPN rounded up several of its NFL writers and analysts, including draft gurus Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay, to make 10 player comps for the 2022 draft class.
Here is the list of pro-player comparisons cited in the article:
- QB Kenny Pickett: Tony Romo (Dan Orlovsky)
- WR Garrett Wilson: Stefon Diggs (Matt Bowen)
- LB Devin Lloyd: Fred Warner (McShay)
- CB Ahmad Gardner: Antonio Cromartie (Mike Tannenbaum)
- WR Alec Pierce: Jordy Nelson (Kiper)
- OT Ikem Ekwonu: Tristan Wirfs (Matt Miller)
- CB Derek Stingley Jr.