The Latest Breaking News from Ickey Ekwonu

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It wasn’t perfect, because no NFL draft ever is. It might implode, because all draft classes can. But the Carolina Panthers’ first two picks of the 2022 NFL draft sure look smart.

The latest on how the medical reports could impact where the top tackles are selected, plus how other issues could play a role with the linebackers, wide receivers and cornerbacks.

Our latest projection has just two quarterbacks taken in the first round, and none until the second half, while six defenders fly off within the first 10 picks.

Adam Schefter believes other prospects have potentially leaped Aidan Hutchinson in the conversation to go first overall.

Jacksonville owner Shad Khan finally has the transparency he’s wanted throughout his organization. Plus, a team-by-team primer, the curious case of Kyle Hamilton and more.

What happens to Mekhi Becton if the Jets draft an offensive lineman in the first round for the third year in a row? Plus, players who could go lower in the draft than expected, the top five QBs in the NFL and more.

The No. 6 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft could hold the key to whether Jimmy Garoppolo gets traded.

Plus, answering your mailbag questions on Deebo Samuel’s contract negotiations, draft-day trades, possible sleepers and more.

The Houston Texans should think carefully and take a hard pass on selecting NC State OT Ikem Ekwonu at No. 3 overall in the 2022 NFL draft.

The mark for acceptable quarterback play has risen in recent years, and that hurts this year’s draft class. It can help incumbents like Houston’s Davis Mills, though. Plus, the Georgia defender who’s dividing scouts, a possible next move in the Baker Mayfield saga and more.

Ikem Ekwonu, who has met with the Jags, was a dominant offensive lineman for the Wolfpack and believes his body of work could make him the No. 1 overall pick.