The 2022 SBHL Rookie Draft took place in Downtown San Jose. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 Rookie Draft was the a hybrid rookie draft to be held over Zoom and in person.

Trades

The Gold Standard trades up two spots from 1.16 to 1.14

• The Gold Standard send 1.16 (Romeo Doubs) and The Gold Standard's 2023 R02

• TD Do You Love Me send 1.14 (Rachaad White) and TD Do You Love Me's 2023 R02

Shawn Brady trades in to the 2022 draft

• Shawn Brady send ThatManAgain....'s 2023 R01

• The 37th Chamber send 2.05 (David Bell) & 2.06 (John Metchie III)

Ronnie's Squad trades for late round picks

• Ronnie's Squad send Jalen Reagor

• SINCERE's Team send 3.10 (Jerome Ford) & 2.11 (Erik Ezukanma)

Notable Stories

Elimination of Round 4

The league suggested the rookie draft be narrowed down to just 4 rounds. All Round 5 were taken from every team. The Round 5 picks that were acquired in a trade prior to this decision were left with the new owners, but no new Round 5 picks were issued.