It’s that time of year again.
The NFL is about to get a fresh set of need-to-know names, and the 2022 NFL Draft is chock full of great ones.
From Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner to Charleston Rambo, here are the best names you can hope to hear this weekend from Las Vegas and beyond.
Sauce Gardner
CB, Cincinnati
One of the top cornerback prospects in the 2022 class, Gardner is certainly an A1 talent.
Coby Bryant
CB, Cincinatti
Named after the late NBA great, Bryant won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2021 — there’s no questioning if he has the Mamba mentality.
Ickey Ekwonu
OT, N.C. State
He got the nickname because of his youthful resemblance to the famed Cincinnati running back, but no word on if his dancing skills are up to Woods’ level.
Smoke Monday
S, Auburn
The NFL-hopeful’s grandfather saw his speed at an early age and gave Quindarious Monday the excellent nickname.
Smoke Monday Icon SportswireSnoop Conner
RB, Mississippi
The sure-handed running back (0 fumbles in 304 rushing attempts) does not, in fact, drop it like it’s hot.
Armani Rodgers
QB, Ohio
At least we know who he’ll be wearing on draft day.
Sincere Mccormick
RB, USTA
The fierce running back hits the hole like he means it.
Sincere McCormick Getty ImagesChris Paul
G, Tulsa
The Tulsa guard has murky NFL projections, but none of them take into account his ball skills.
Bam Knight
RB, N.C. State
His given name is Zonovan, but he earned the nickname “Bam” by banging his toys in his playpen as a child — the same sound he makes when its time for contact with defenders.
Charleston Rambo
WR, Miami
Need some early points on the board? Rambo is the man to draw first blood.
Charleston Rambo Getty ImagesRuss Yeast
DB, Kanas State
When the big game is on the line, you know he rises to the occasion.
