The Jaguars will choose first within the 2022 NFL draft regardless of defeating the Colts, 26–11 to the Colts on Sunday.
Whereas Jacksonville entered Week 18 with eight consecutive defeats, it defeated the Colts handily within the common season finale to complete the 12 months 3–14.
Nevertheless, the Lions, who entered Week 18 holding the No. 2 choose, additionally gained, thereby to not alter the highest two picks within the draft.
Final 12 months, the Jaguars chosen quarterback Trevor Lawrence first total. Whereas Lawrence stays a cornerstone of the franchise, Jacksonville will enter the draft additionally having to determine who its head coach can be subsequent season. The franchise parted methods with coach City Meyer in mid-December.
Detroit has not had the No. 1 choose within the draft since 2009, when it chosen quarterback Matthew Stafford following his school profession at Georgia.
Whereas there isn’t a consensus No. 1 prospect following the top of the NFL and school soccer common seasons, Michigan defensive finish Aidan Hutchinson and Oregon defensive finish Kayvon Thibodeaux are anticipated to be among the many first names known as within the draft. Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett, Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral and Liberty quarterback Malik Willis are anticipated to be the primary signal-callers chosen.
The 2022 NFL draft is presently set to start on April 28 and happen in Las Vegas.
This is a have a look at what the primary spherical appears like following the conclusion of the common season. The rest of the primary spherical order can be set relying on postseason outcomes.
- Jaguars (3–14)
- Lions (3-13-1)
- Texans (4–13)
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- Panthers (5–11)
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