After three days full of surprise picks, shocking developments, and a truckload of trades, the 2022 NFL draft is finally complete.
Just like free agency, the draft can give every fan base the chance to hope for better results for the upcoming season, thanks to the addition of new talent for their favorite team. That said, not every team takes full advantage of their opportunities, leaving fans and analysts alike scratching their heads.
Other teams end up surprising everyone for the best of reasons, though, nailing their draft class with a stellar combination of maximizing player value, and filling their biggest needs with rookie talent.
Who falls in each of those categories this year?
Here are our picks for the biggest winners and losers from the 2022 NFL draft:
