The 2022 NFL Draft was loaded with talent acro s the board. After wide receiver dominated the first round and multiple running backs landed in good spots for key roles, the offensive skill players from the cla s have stood out most. Although starting offensive linemen and impact defenders also have done well in the initial five weeks, receivers and rushers have changed the fortunes of several teams. Here are the best and brightest so far this season as Sporting News grades the 22 top rookies going into Week 6: NFL MOCK DRAFT: Grade: A+ 1. Breece Hall, RB, Jets (Round 2, No. 36 overall) DeAndre Moore Jr. Jersey Hall is living up to feature back expectations quickly with 54 rushes for 275 yards (4.9 yards per carry) and 17 catches for more 213 yards and 3 total TDs. He has shown his power and explosivene s ideal for the upgraded zone-blocking scheme. 2. Dameon Pierce, RB, Texans (Round 4, No. 107 overall) Pierce has been a steal for Houston with 86 rushes for 412 yards (4.8 years per carry) and 13 catches for 57 and also 3 total TDs. He has become a workhorse after little usage in Week 1. 3. Jack Jones, CB, Patriots (Round 4, No. 121 overall) Here's another fourth-round steal in Bill Belichick's latest find as a versatile shutdown cover man who also makes big plays on the ball. He has two interceptions in the past two games, the former a pick six of Aaron Rodgers. 4. Devin Lloyd, LB, Jaguars (Round 1, No. 27 overall) Lloyd has used his size and range to rack up tackles (49 total) and be an ace intermediate cover man (also two interceptions). He was a great first-round complement to Travon Walker on the second level. Grade: A (Getty Images) 5. George Pickens, WR, Steelers (Round 2, No. 52 overall) Pickens has caught 17 of his 28 targets for 250 yards. He's showing his field-stretching ability like a No. 1 at 14.7 yards per catch and the terrific hands and route-running also have been on display. He's getting more help from fellow rookie Kenny Pickett QB with big upside for the second half of the season. 6. Chris Olave, WR, Saints (Round 1, No. 11 overall) Olave, also dealing with multiple quarterbacks throwing to him, has caught 25 of 42 targets for 389 yards. He also been a dangerous downfield threat, averaging 15.6 yards per catch. Unfortunately, after scoring his second TD in Week 5, he exited the Seahawks game with a concu sion. The Saints need him as their true No. 1 with Michael Thomas hurt again. 7. Charles Cro s, OT,Seahawks (Round 1, No. 9 overall) 8. Abraham Lucas, OT, Seahawks (Round 3, No. 72 overall) Cro s and Lucas are a big reason why Seattle's offense has been surprisingly stellar all-around. Geno Smith has had mostly pristine protection in relation to the Seahawks' past (only 9 sacks) and when including Smith, the running game is averaging 5.5 yards per attempt. These were incredible picks to shore up both tackles right away. Grade: A- (Getty Images) 9. Drake London, WR, Falcons (Round 1, No. 8 overall) London has caught 22 of his 39 targets for 266 yards and 2 TDs. He's limited by the fact Arthur Smith has a run-heavy offense and a volatile Marcus Mariota at QB. London, however, has done plenty to prove he can be special as the first wideout off the board in April. 10. Jordan Davis, DT, Eagles (Round 1, No. 13 overall) Davis has been solid as the one of heir apparent options to replace aging pending free agents Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave. The Georgia national champion defensive products are doing well overall. Grade: B+ (Getty Images) 11. Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets (Round 1, No. 10 overall) Wilson, Olave's former Ohio State teammate, has caught 23 of 43 targets fo
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