Even though the 2022 NFL draft doesn’t have the caliber of talent that’s been available in years past, playmakers can be found on offense and defense.

Finding those talents comes down to having a quality scouting department, and a coaching staff’s ability to develop those players. That’s easier to do when there’s a conviction about a player.

Here’s a look of 10 draft prospects I believe have the talent and intangibles that lead to success in the NFL. Over the years the Miami Dolphins have drafted several players — Tua Tagovailoa, Noah Igbinoghene, Mike Pouncey, Olivier Vernon, Kendall Langford, Sean Smith, Clyde Gates, Lamar Miller, Mike Gillislee and Cedric Thompson — on my annual man-crush list.

These are the 2022 prospects I’d bang my fist on the table for if I were an NFL executive, and why and where he’d select them:

Georgia DT Jordan Davis

This 6-foot-6, 340-pound defensive tackle is a massive human being, who moves with the quickness of a cat (4.78 time in the 40-yard dash). Davis has good get off, and plays with a sustained pad level. His ability to eat double-teams frees up linebackers, allowing them to make plays. He’s a limited pass rusher (seven sacks in four seasons) and benefited from playing in a heavy rotation, which allowed him to stay fresh. Despite all that, he reminds me of former Patriots legend Vince Wilfork and is worthy of being a top-15 selection. He’d be best utilized in a 4-3 scheme.

Iowa C Tyler Linderbaum

Linderbaum is the top center prospect in this draft and should go in the first round. The former state champion wrestler in high school grapples opposing defenders, and is a powerful run blocker despite not having ideal size (6-2, 296) and long arms. But he’s a leader who can anchor an offensive line at center. If he slips into the second round I’d trade up to get him.

Ohio State WR Chris Olave

The Buckeyes have been churning out route-running savants because of their position coach Brian Hartline, who spent most of his career in the NFL with the Dolphins, and Olave is the next Buckeye in line to become a Day 1 starter. Olave, who scored 35 touchdowns in his four seasons, is a smooth route runner who is excellent at adjusting to off-target throws. He’ll be a No. 2 receiver in the NFL, and should be a top-20 selection.

Sam Houston CB Zyon McCollum

McCollum, a five-year starter for an FCS program, is a ballhawk (13 interceptions) who has a good combination of size (6-2, 200) and speed (4.33 in the 40-yard dash). He’s instinctive, possesses phenomenal ball skills, and catches the ball at its highest point. He’s also physical against the run. His biggest challenge in the NFL will be adjusting to wideouts who match his size, speed and athleticism. The intangibles he possesses will likely make some team fall in love with him, and make him a priority target in the third or fourth round.

Tulsa OG Tyler Smith

Smith, who s 6-foot-5, 324 pounds, has the frame required to play tackle. But the power and athleticism he possesses indicates that the top-50 talent might become an elite NFL guard if he’s put into the right scheme. He’s undisciplined and a bit raw from a technique standpoint. But he’s a quick learner, and once he learns to play with body control he should become an upper-echelon NFL starter.

San Diego State punter Matt Araiza

Anyone who gets the nicknamed the “Punt God,” has to be dynamic, and Araiza certainly is. He possesses elite power in his leg and the ability to flip fields, which could make him the highest-drafted punter since Todd Sauerbrun was taken 56th overall in 1995. Most NFL insiders expect he’ll be taken by the conclusion of the fourth round, and could immediately become a top-10 punter in the NFL. Miami should strongly consider using its fourth-round pick to select Araiza despite signing Thomas Morstead this offseason and guaranteeing $500,000 of his contract.

Baylor S Jalen Pitre

Pitre is a fast, physical safety who has the skill set to play in the box, and could potentially excel as a nickel cornerback. He played the star position in his final two seasons at Baylor, and pulled down four interceptions while recording 30 tackles for a loss and six sacks in those two years. His lack of size (5-11, 198) might limit him as a blitzer, but it’s clear that the top-100 talent will eventually develop into an NFL starter, and could potentially be a Pro Bowl talent. Expect him to be selected by the third round.

Baylor receiver Tyquan Thornton

Thornton, who was timed at 4.28 in the 40-yard dash, is one of the fastest players in this draft class. But the 6-foot-2, 181-pounder is more than just speed. Thornton, who caught 143 passes for 2,242 yards and scored 19 touchdowns in his four seasons at Baylor, has an impressive catch radius and sticky hands. He could become an NFL star with proper coaching. His slight frame will concern some teams, but he could be a fourth-round steal.

Florida International RB D’vonte Price

Price’s traits and football makeup outshine the production (2,203 rushing yards, 6.0 yards per carry and 16 touchdowns in 49 games over five seasons) he had for the Panthers. His size (6-1, 210), speed (4.38 in the 40-yard dash) and knack for producing big runs will motivate a team to take him in the late rounds. Put him into the right scheme, and behind a stout offensive line and he could become a 1,000-yard rusher.

Southeastern Louisiana QB Cole Kelley

Kelley, a transfer from Arkansas, has a sudden release and attacks all areas of the field. He put up ridiculous numbers feasting on lower-level competition, but was impressive in postseason practices and games. He’s also athletic enough to move the chains with his legs, and delivered at least one rushing touchdown in 10 of 13 games last season. As a late-round target, Kelley is the type of quarterback a team could be thankful they spent a couple of seasons developing.

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