With the 2022 NFL draft beginning Thursday night in Las Vegas, there are a handful of players with Maryland ties who are hoping to turn their dreams of playing professionally into reality. From Kentucky edge rusher Josh Paschal to Maryland safety Nick Cross, here are the local prospects to watch: Note: This story will be updated throughout the draft with where local prospects end up. Boston College guard Zion Johnson Drafted Round 1, No. 17 overall by Los Angeles Chargers The Bowie native played at Riverdale Baptist and drew little interest from college programs before choosing to play at FCS-level Davidson. After two standout seasons with the Wildcats, the 6-3, 316-pound Johnson transferred to Boston College and quickly became a dominant force, earning All-ACC honors in each of his three seasons as a starter. He’s considered one of the best interior offensive linemen in this draft class. Penn State edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie Drafted Round 2, No. 38 overall by … [Read more...] about 2022 NFL draft tracker: Where did the prospects with Maryland ties end up?
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Patriots Draft Grades: Most Of The Experts Aren’t Fans Of Bill Belichick’s Decision-Making
By Michael Hurley , CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) — Certainly, the Patriots’ draft strategies have been questioned in the past. Sometimes, the critics were proven to have been very correct. Other times, not as much. This year, though, feels like a crossroads of sorts. Unlike in the past, when an unsuccessful draft wasn’t going to stop the Patriots from marching to the AFC Championship Game, the stakes were a bit higher for a team that hasn’t won a playoff game in three seasons and is losing ground in the AFC East. If the Patriots failed to add players who can quickly make an impact — especially after a tepid free-agency period — then the decisions are sure to be scrutinized like never before. Of course, the reverse remains true. If New England gets contributions in year one from a handful of new additions, then the draft “experts” and “gurus” will have to reevaluate their standards. That latter scenario does feel a bit difficult to envision, but the forthcoming season will … [Read more...] about Patriots Draft Grades: Most Of The Experts Aren’t Fans Of Bill Belichick’s Decision-Making
