Two Bearcats Taken in Top 10 of Latest 2022 NFL Mock Draft

Could Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner and Desmond Ridder hear their name called early on draft night?

CINCINNATI — Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner is expected to be one of the first players taken in this months NFL Draft. 

The 21-year-old is considered by many to be the top cornerback in this class. 

The New York Giants ultimately take Gardner with the fifth overall pick in Pro Football Focus' latest mock draft. 

Quarterback Desmond Ridder isn't far behind. The Falcons take him with the eighth overall pick. 

"Arthur Smith’s offense is a dream fit for Ridder, the most NFL-ready quarterback in this class," Anthony Treash wrote. "The Cincinnati product displayed high-level processing and flawlessly executed the Bearcats’ pure passing concepts this past season. He got through his progressions, consistently finding the right receiver, and had nine games without a turnover-worthy play this past season—the best mark in the FBS. Ridder also ranked third among the top seven quarterback prospects in accurate-pass percentage on throws beyond the line of scrimmage. So, while it may not be perfect, his accuracy is not a liability. Ridder has risen up NFL boards into the first-round conversation after lighting up the Senior Bowl and combine, and he’s my top prospect at the position."

Ridder would have to beat out Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett and Matt Corral to be the top quarterback taken. He led Cincinnati to 44 wins in four seasons.

He certainly believes he's the best quarterback in this class. Will the Falcons or another team in the top 10 feel the same way? 

Check out the entire mock draft here. 

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