Madden 22: Rookie ratings predictions for Round 1 of the NFL Draft

Picks 21-25

Kwity Paye – Edge – Indianapolis Colts (No. 21)

Paye is the other top pass rusher in this draft class, with all of the tools to be elite with power and quickness, but awareness is going to drive down his rating. Prediction: 72 OVR

Caleb Farley – CB – Tennessee Titans (No. 22)

More of a zone corner than man, Farley has great size and ball skills. With the right coaching he can be a top corner, but he’s a little too inconsistent in his mechanics. Prediction: 74 OVR

Christian Darrisaw – OT – Minnesota Vikings (No. 23)

I expected Darrisaw to go earlier, as he’s a tackle that plays with a ton of power and athleticism in both pass protection and the run game. But he can be a bit lazy at times. Prediction: 74 OVR.

Najee Harris – RB – Pittsburgh Steelers (No. 24)

The top RB of the draft, Harris is a potential highlight reel runner on every play. He can block, run inside and outside, and has the hands of a WR. He’ll quickly contribute, but is he the missing piece for a contender a RB needs to be to be drafted in the first round? Prediction: 78 OVR

Travis Etienne – RB – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 25)

Etienne is a one-cut runner with tons of explosiveness both as a runner and receiver. He should eventually be an everydown back used like a Christian McCaffrey, but Coach Meyer said he envisions him as a third down back… so why waste a first on that when you need help at every other position and have James Robinson as your starter? Prediction: 76 OVR