Get ready. You are going to start to see a slew of NFL mock drafts for the upcoming 2022 spectacle because the college football season is over and the NFL playoffs are starting to wind down.
One of the godfathers of the NFL draft is none other than ESPN’s Mel Kiper. And, as a sign of the time of year it is, Kiper has just released (subscription required) his first mock for the 2022 NFL draft first round. And, if it’s an NFL draft, that means there are sure to be some Ohio State players involved.
According to Kiper, he believes that two OSU players will hear their names called on day one, and he’s gone as far as picking which team will add a little scarlet and gray to the day.
Here are the two players that Mel Kiper has going in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.