In a small apartment in Athens, Georgia, Nakobe Dean sat with his phone in his lap. He had been the heartbeat of the Bulldogs’ national championship defense. Analysts called him a first-round lock. But as the first round ended on Thursday night, his name hadn't been called. Friday came—the second and third rounds—and still, silence. Concerns about his size and a "nagging" shoulder injury had turned a "sure thing" into a slide.
Garrett Wilson , Chris Olave , and Jameson Williams were all taken in the Top 12.
In the 7th round, with the 262nd and final pick, the San Francisco 49ers selected a quarterback from Iowa State named Brock Purdy. The room gave the customary cheer for "Mr. Irrelevant." No one expected him to take a snap in a regular-season game, let alone lead a team to a Super Bowl years later.
Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, the atmosphere was electric. The 2022 draft was unique; it was the "Year of the Receiver." Within the first 16 picks, six wideouts had flown off the board. Teams were desperate for speed, and they were willing to trade the farm to get it.
Brock Purdy , the very last pick, eventually became a Pro Bowl starter.
In a small apartment in Athens, Georgia, Nakobe Dean sat with his phone in his lap. He had been the heartbeat of the Bulldogs’ national championship defense. Analysts called him a first-round lock. But as the first round ended on Thursday night, his name hadn't been called. Friday came—the second and third rounds—and still, silence. Concerns about his size and a "nagging" shoulder injury had turned a "sure thing" into a slide.
Garrett Wilson , Chris Olave , and Jameson Williams were all taken in the Top 12. 7-700-2022
In the 7th round, with the 262nd and final pick, the San Francisco 49ers selected a quarterback from Iowa State named Brock Purdy. The room gave the customary cheer for "Mr. Irrelevant." No one expected him to take a snap in a regular-season game, let alone lead a team to a Super Bowl years later. In a small apartment in Athens, Georgia, Nakobe
Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, the atmosphere was electric. The 2022 draft was unique; it was the "Year of the Receiver." Within the first 16 picks, six wideouts had flown off the board. Teams were desperate for speed, and they were willing to trade the farm to get it. But as the first round ended on Thursday
Brock Purdy , the very last pick, eventually became a Pro Bowl starter.
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