The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft was notable for what it included: Nine offensive linemen, six wide receivers and a record five defensive stars from the defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs.

The first round was also notable for what it lacked: Only one quarterback was taken — Kenny Pickett to the Steelers at No. 20 — for the first time since 2013, no running backs or tight ends were selected for the first time since the common draft began in 1967, and 10 teams haven’t made a selection yet.

Here are the 10 best available players entering Friday, when the second and third rounds will be held beginning at 7 p.m. Each player’s rank on The Post’s pre-draft Top 100 Big Board is included in parentheses.

1. QB Malik Willis, Liberty, 6-1, 225 pounds (20)

Cannon-armed dual-threat Auburn transfer who can be one of the NFL’s best runners at the position but needs development before big leap in competition. Boom-or-bust quarterback in a draft class rarely is the first one taken. READ MORE

Maybe Zach Wilson knew something we didn’t about what was going to take place in Thursday night’s NFL draft first round. 

Maybe he didn’t. 

But this is what the Jets second-year quarterback had to say last week: “I’m extremely excited about the plan. I’m excited for what they’re going to bring in for us.’’ 

Well, this is what Jets general manager “Trader’’ Joe Douglas was able to bring in Thursday: Three first-round draft picks who look like difference-makers, three of the best collegiate players at their respective positions, three players who should be immediate starters. READ MORE.

Kenny Pickett and his loved ones are breathing a collective sigh of relief.

Moments after the former University of Pittsburgh quarterback, 23, was seen on camera looking somber in an apparent draft-day slide, the Steelers selected the New Jersey native with the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Pickett, one of the notable quarterback prospects in this year’s class, was seen chatting on the phone beside his fiancée, Princeton soccer player Amy Paternoster, who could hardly contain her excitement. READ MORE

After dropping all the way from No. 12, the new Vikings regime picked up where the last left off by investing in the secondary. Cine makes sure ball-carriers feel the sting of his tackles. Only one quarterback in the first round.

Is he a safety? A linebacker? A slot cornerback? Yes. Yes. Yes. Just as likely to come off the edge on a blitz as he is to drop into center field. Bengals must’ve hated seeing Linderbaum go to the rival Ravens.

Great value pick, especially in a traditional 4-3 defense. The former goalkeeper for the Under-16 Greece national water polo team is still learning football – but he understands tackles for loss (29 in 26 career games).

Rated as No. 87 on The Post’s Top 100 big board. Bill Belichick doesn’t care about any outside ratings, however. Started 44 games over six years. He offers potential center versatility, too. Never backed down from bigger players at bigger schools.

Another standout from the national champions. Wyatt had seven tackles for loss playing in Jordan Davis’ enormous shadow. Some teams reportedly took him off their draft boards because of character concerns stemming from an arrest (charges dropped).

Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year had three straight seasons with double-digit tackles for loss, including 22 to go with seven sacks and four interceptions (two for touchdowns) in 2021. Led his college team through the emotional death of two teammates.

Did the Jets just come away with three of the consensus top 12 players in the draft? This is the benefit of having assets to trade up for an unexpected falling prospect. Johnson had 11.5 sacks in his one year after transferring from Georgia.

Second-round center Creed Humphrey had a huge impact for the Chiefs as a 2021 rookie. Linderbaum is a better player, who has a master’s degree in handling twists and stunts. Could be a Day One leader.

The rebuild of one of the NFL’s best offensive lines of the last decade – which didn’t produce much in the way of postseason success – is underway. Smith is a boom-or-bust projection who carries a nasty streak ideal for December in the NFC East.