Draftwire

We’re halfway through the 2021 NFL regular season, and the college ranks are setting up for the homestretch. The race for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft is already taking shape, with the winless Detroit Lions still clinging to the lead ahead of the Houston Texans. While many of this year’s top prospects have lived up to the hype, others have fallen out of the spotlight, while a handful of surprise players have improved their stock with a stellar 2021 campaign so far.