The Jacksonville Jaguars maintain the primary general decide when the 2022 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night time in Las Vegas. Over the following three days, a whole lot of school gamers will notice their childhood goals of an expert soccer profession.
Among these are gamers from the seven Football Bowl Subdivision faculty applications in Florida. Here is a have a look at what to anticipate from a few of the faculties:
FLORIDA
Unlike final yr when Florida had two gamers chosen within the first 20 picks, the Gators aren’t projected to have anybody chosen on the primary day. Although there could possibly be as many as seven UF gamers chosen this week.
Cornerback Kaiir Elam could possibly be the primary Gator off the board. A robust efficiency on the NFL Combine, the place he posted a 4.39-second 40-yard sprint, caught the eye of scouts, making him a excessive prospect.
Running again Dameon Pierce and linebacker Jeremiah Moon might additionally hear their names on Day 2 of the draft, with each projected as third-round picks. Pierce hopes to turn into the third Gators tailback drafted over the previous 4 seasons, whereas Moon might turn into the primary UF linebacker chosen since Jachai Polite and Vosean Joseph in 2019.
Defensive sort out Zachary Carter, working again Malik Davis, defensive sort out Tyrone Truesdell and offensive sort out Jean Delance could possibly be taken within the late rounds.
FLORIDA STATE
Edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II is anticipated to be a first-round decide changing into the eleventh FSU participant chosen within the first spherical since 2010. Johnson might turn into the primary Seminole chosen within the high 10 since security Jalen Ramsey (2016).
While fellow defensive lineman Keir Thomas didn’t obtain an invitation to the NFL Combine, a powerful displaying at FSU’s Pro Day has some projecting the previous South Carolina switch as a Day 3 choice.
Running again Jashaun Corbin, quarterback McKenzie Milton, linebacker Andrew Parchment and linebacker Emmett Rice could possibly be late-round choices or free-agent signees.
MIAMI
Miami has had no less than one participant chosen within the NFL Draft over the previous 47 years and that streak ought to stay intact this yr.
After a powerful 2021 draft through which the Hurricanes had a pair of first-round alternatives final season in Jaelan Phillips and Gregory Rousseau, it’s uncertain UM may have any gamers chosen within the first two days.
Many consultants mission security Bubba Bolden as a fourth-or-fifth spherical choice. At the identical time, receiver Charleston Rambo might be part of him after a profession season the place he had 1,172 yards and seven touchdowns.
Miami might have as many as 12 gamers both drafted or signing free-agent contracts, together with working again Cam’Ron Harris, offensive lineman DJ Scaife Jr., security Gurvan Hall Jr., offensive lineman Jarrid Williams, linebacker Zach McCloud, defensive lineman Jonathan Ford, cornerback DJ Ivey, quarterback D’Eriq King and receiver Mark Pope.
UCF
UCF has had no less than one participant chosen in every of the previous 5 drafts, together with 5 gamers chosen final yr.
The Knights ought to lengthen that streak with defensive finish Kalia Davis projected as a fifth-round choice. Davis has impressed regardless of being restricted as he rehabs from a torn ACL that pressured him to overlook the second half of the 2021 season.
Offensive lineman Cole Schneider and defensive finish Big Kat Bryant could possibly be late-round picks or free-agent signees.
USF
USF hasn’t had anybody drafted since 2018 and whereas that streak might proceed, there are just a few choices to be thought-about. Defensive sort out Kevin Kegler appeared in 51 video games throughout his 5 seasons with the Bulls, totaling 73 profession tackles with 15.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. Tight finish Mitchell Brinkman spent the previous two seasons in Tampa after transferring from Northern Illinois, and he completed his profession with 909 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.
FAU
Florida Atlantic has had 10 gamers drafted since 2010 however none since 2020.
Cornerback Zyron Gilbert has attracted some curiosity after a five-year faculty profession that noticed the Alabama native end with 247 tackles, 26 passes defended and 5 interceptions. He ran a 4.40 within the 40-yard sprint in the course of the Owls’ Pro Day.
Receiver John Mitchell was fifth on the staff in receptions (19) and receiving yards (258) this season and his dimension (6-foot-4) makes him a great goal.
Linebacker Caliph Brice completed among the many high tacklers on the staff in every of the previous two seasons. Brice amassed 58 tackles, 3.5 for a loss, six quarterback hurries, and half a sack regardless of lacking time to accidents.
FIU
Tailback D’vonte Price earned All-Conference USA honors in three straight seasons after amassing 2,203 yards dashing with 15 touchdowns throughout his five-year profession at FIU. He’s hoping to turn into the primary working again in program historical past chosen within the NFL Draft, with some projecting him as a fifth-round choice.
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Matt Murschel at [email protected] or comply with him on Twitter at @osmattmurschel.
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