Defense rules at the top of the 2022 NFL draft. 🏈 For the first time since 1991, the top four picks of a draft were defensive players as the following players went off the board: 2. Detroit Lions: Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan 3. Houston Texans: Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., LSU 4. New York Jets: Cornerback Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner, Cincinnati 5. New York Giants: Defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon For more instant analysis from the first round of the NFL draft, tap the link in our bio.