The Athletic’s Dane Brugler is considered one of the most thorough and locked-in NFL Draft experts there is in the media. His draft guide—typically published in April—is considered a bible by some draftniks, and—at the very least—it is an extremely helpful resource even after the draft.
On Tuesday, Brugler dropped his first 2022 NFL mock draft of the season, giving some insight both into his opinions on the upcoming draft class and what he’s hearing from insiders in the NFL.
For the Detroit Lions, Brugler selected Michigan edge defender Aidan Hutchinson with the first overall pick in the draft.