Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. In his pre-combine three-round NFL mock draft, Draft Wires Luke Easterling has the Denver Broncos selecting an offensive lineman and a pass rusher with their first two picks. That's right it's mock draft time. Dallas Cowboys: LB Drew Sanders, Arkansas. 3, they simply cited "Every position." As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. 15, and I don't see OT as the team's most immediate need, so I'd rather hop on PFF's BPA option. Jason Kelce is back for another season, but this feels like a curtain call for the 12th-year pro and five-time Pro Bowler. The transition hasn't always been seamless for young receivers acclimating to QB Aaron Rodgers, but Burks' Swiss Army Knife skill set could alleviate some of those issues. At 6-6 and 341 pounds, Davis' freakish athleticism is quite rare -- and his presence would command enough attention from opposing offenses that it could free up J.J. Watt to maximize his impact in Year 2 with the Cards. His raw talent is undeniable -- and could be too much to resist for a team that just lost Randy Gregory in free agency. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. We gave Philly an interior offensive lineman at No. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Stroud is the more popular pick here at the moment, I just get the feeling that Levis is going to rise as we continue through this pre-draft process. 6. Carolina trades up to third pick. Only Cameron Dantzler played at an above-average level among the Vikings cornerbacks in 2022, and if new Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell is going to succeed at his position, he'll need at least one more potential star at the position. Round 2, No. Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. Kaiir Elam CB Florida Tennessee Titans: T Peter Skoronski, Northwestern. Georgia could also see cornerback Kelee Ringo and outside linebacker Nolan Smith possibly enter the first round. He's elusive in the open field and has the speed to separate from coverage. 101 to 3. We circle back to an original pick for the Buccaneers in our last mock draft before the real thing. The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft will start on Thursday, April 27, in Kansas City, Missouri with the second and third rounds on Friday, April 28, followed by rounds four through seven on Saturday, April 29. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. With the 20th pick, the Vikings draft Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd. This pick is a 300-yard tee shot straight down the fairway at TPC Sawgrass. WebMalik Willis Kendall Warner/AP / Shutterstock 1. At 6-foot-4, he is tremendous after the catch, breaking tackles and running for long touchdowns. New York Giants: CB Cam Smith, South Carolina. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. 12: Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia. The 2022 NFL season is officially in the books, meaning the first round of the draft is set. NOW PLAYING . 9. Talent wins out over size concerns. John Schmeelk and Paul Dottino look at the latest mock drafts ahead of the NFL Combine. There's always some risk in drafting a wide receiver coming off a hamstring injury, but there's no denying that Smith-Njigba is a very talented player and worthy of being selected in Round 1. Let's see what it looks like if a team trades back, then up into the top 10 Houston Texans (from Cleveland): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State. 67 and 68 overall). This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. To no surprise, Jalen Carter is once again expected to be the first Bulldog taken in the draft. Instead, they get the one edge rusher who appears to be in a tier by himself. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm has four quarterbacks coming off the board in the top 10. There is no offseason in the NFL. It is the question as old as time with Minnesota, which comes first: the cornerback or the edge rusher? The simulation is clearly trying to upgrade the Giants' secondary with the franchise's second top-10 pick. The hope is that a healthy Wan'Dale Robinson returns and the two can complement each other for quite some time. He's big, fast, confident and has the tape to match all the traits. To QB or not to QB -- is that actually the question? Baltimore is surprised to see Addison still available and they make a small move to get him before the Chargers do, or another team that might have traded with Seattle. But Pro Football Focus has safety as a big-time need for the Lions, and given that PFF also has Hamilton as the No. ", Analysis: "Johnston is an explosive vertical playmaker that should give Jones a big target to throw to and make things easier for him in the passing game. ", Analysis: "The Giants need more weapons on the perimeter. The energetic pass rusher could step in immediately to spark a front line that needs another QB hunter. The Eagles may need to reload up front, and Kancey has shown some dynamic traits as a potential three-technique standout. The big-bodied wideout with contested-catch and red-zone ability provides Washington with a great complement to McLaurin -- and he fits in with Wentz' off-schedule (and sometimes-risky) play at quarterback. Imagine having a big three of Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and Bijan Robinson, the Texas runner is indeed one of the best RB prospects in years. So the Panthers get the third OT off the board in this exercise in Neal, an athletic freak who could easily be the No. As the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Hamilton, and a couple receivers come off the board between picks 13 and 19 in Reuter's mock. Click here for Sikkema's full mock draft. An alternate mock ARI Received: Pick 12 Received: Pick 23, Pick 55, 2023 ARI 3rd PIT Received: Pick 46 Received: Pick 52, Pick 138. Vikings edge defender Danielle Hunter's future in Minnesota is to be determined, but regardless of the outcome, the Vikings need to add premium edge rush talent. In that case, though, the Titans moved all the way down to number 16, so the price was pretty steep (a future first, two seconds and two thirds). Vikings would love to get him just outside those first 10 picks. 29. His 12 sacks and 45 pressures were both top-15 numbers in the country last season, and he's a great value pick for Minnesota at No. Calais Campbell's re-signing over the weekend lessens the immediate need at defensive line, helping Lloyd feel like the better value for Baltimore in this slot. John Schneider must have been going through withdrawal. Again, I personally see cornerback as the bigger need for the Chiefs here. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. think it's quite possible that the Lions start getting some calls from teams looking to get ahead of the Raiders in order to grab Anthony Richardson. The Bolts made clear their intentions to upgrade their 30th-ranked rush defense from last season with their free agency acquisitions of Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson. ", Analysis: "This is a home-run style fit and a home-run need filled here in this NFL mock draft. I love his leadership and play-making ability, but the Commanders need more options for newly acquired QB Carson Wentz. That said, he's not as fluid as you'd like when changing direction, and he does struggle when he isn't able to overpower his blocker with his strength or speed off the snap. The predicted pick at No. If that is indeed the case, why not get the next decade-long stalwart at center. Chicago has the No. That's enough to keep him ahead of Florida State's Jermaine Johnson II and Georgia's Travon Walker as the Vikings pick at No. This is a good bit lower than from where most mock drafts have Jones landing, with most having him land in the early to mid-teens. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. And you wonder if the Ravens would prefer Wyatt's teammate, Jordan Davis, from an interior D-line perspective. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. The Colts are finally going to get off the veteran-QB-bridge carousel and get married to another rookie. There is no offseason in the NFL as key free agency and draft dates come up on the calendar. This is our third crack at predicting how the first round will play out this April; I gave it a shot two weeks ago and Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix gave us her first mock last week. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee. 7. Kiper sees the Kansas City Chiefs taking a Bulldog with the last pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, as he has offensive tackle Broderick Jones landing with the Super Bowl champions at pick No. 2022 NFL Draft: First-round order, top three needs for all 32 teams, Five most difficult 2022 NFL Draft prospects to evaluate; three quarterbacks in make-or-break year, 2022 NFL Draft: Pro comparisons and analytical team fits for top edge prospects. Related: NFL teams eager to see Darnell Washington at combine: I think theres more there. 3 overall. If you want consistency (and the Vikings really need it at the position), that's a pretty good indicator. Watch it here The predicted pick at No. Now, the focus turns to the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Vikings will need to add more to the roster. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. With the first of those picks, Easterling mocked BYU offensive tackle Blake Freeland to Denver. 8. I think a team will bet on Washingtons talent in the top 40 picks, but you do wonder why he wasnt used more for the back-to-back national champs. 25. Big Blue Kickoff Live 2/24 | Dynamics of the Coaching Staff Picks 25-31 48:06 - Mock draft recap. Last year, for instance, 19 of the 32 picks in the first round changed hands at least once and there were a total of 27 swaps of those selections. The Packers like tall receivers and Johnston is 6-4 and 215 pounds and can get downfield quickly with his long strides or turn shorter passes into big gains with his explosiveness in the open field. Last year saw three Georgia defensive linemen all wow and cement their status as first-round picks. McDuffie certainly qualifies as a possible future star. Players have already begun arriving in Indianapolis for the event, with on-field drills starting on Thursday. 6. The Ohio State star's 2022 season was derailed by a hamstring injury. It's still defense, defense 25 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, Analysis: "Smith-Njigba barely saw the field during the 2022 season because of injuries but he's still one of the top wideouts in the class. The 2022 NFL Draft is slated to be held from April 28-30. That said, Booth represents a real value pick as one of the top corners in this draft class. Back on the clock here at No. I don't doubt that the Commanders are sincere about starting 2022 fifth-rounder Sam Howell in 2023, but it seems unwise to put too much stock in his ability to become the long-term starter. Senior Writer/Editor. Hall will participate in this years NFL combine ", Analysis: "Head coach Brian Daboll has been a master at scheming to talent, and in the right role, there may be no better receiver in this class to scheme to than Smith-Njigba. The Titans have a terrific trio of pass rushers up front, with Harold Landry and Bud Dupree coming off the edge while Jeffery Simmons causes havoc from the interior. The predicted pick at No. The 2022 NFL Draft is loaded with talent on the defensive side of the ball that could immediately improve the Vikings. Three quarterbacks land in different spots in Scott Smith's last mock draft but the board at the end of the round remains roughly the same and the Buccaneers once again take an edge rusher with a big upside, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. View the breakdown of each team's picks and their Honestly, even if McDuffie had been available, I still would've gone with Karlaftis, given the value of edge rushers in today's league and the relative absence of a premier one in Seattle since Frank Clark was traded. White has a lot to learn about playing on the edge but he's bursting with the physical tools teams want at the position. That said, I personally feel the need was higher elsewhere, particularly at edge rusher, with high-level prospects like Travon Walker and Kayvon Thibodeaux still available. UPDATED: Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 draft prospects, New Orleans Saints (from 49ers through Dolphins and Broncos). 37 Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State, No. 16. They couldn't go wrong by taking the best available offensive lineman as they attempt to build a fortress around Joe Burrow. The top of the board at tight end is a little muddled right now and the upcoming Combine could provide more clarity, but for now I'll go with Mayer, who is a true three-down tight end who can help in the run game as well. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. ", Analysis: "Isaiah Hodgins opened eyes late in the season, and Wan'Dale Robinson will be back from a torn ACL, but adding a lengthy playmaker with burst and 50-50 skills makes sense. Chicago traded this year's first-round pick but has two selections in the second round He's also very sure-handed. The Bills took Northern Iowa tackle Spencer Brown on Day 2 of last year's draft and he started a good chunk of games at right tackle, so I'd be a little surprised if Brown's college teammate, Trevor Penning, were the choice here. Click here for Fragoza's full mock draft. Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator is a great way to run through some of the scenarios that we could encounter at the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas (April 28-30). Maybe Jimmy Garoppolo. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. With Walker finally off the board, here's a chance for the Texans to continue building around last year's third-round QB selection, Davis Mills, by handing him a stud at wideout. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-31. 64. So I ran two simulations with the PFF mock draft machine: In the first go-around, I turned the settings all the way up on "Draft for needs" and all the way down on "Care for positional value"; in the second, I reversed those settings. Here's a look at our fifth Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: The predicted pick at No. 3 ARZ. The cool thing about this PFF tool is that you can adjust the settings to shape how the simulated picks are made -- and that's what I did in this piece, looking to explore the age-old debate of drafting for need vs. taking the best player available (BPA). New England Patriots: S Brian Branch, Alabama. 5. 46: Christian Watson, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State. Last season, he caught 78 balls for 1,077 yards and 12 TDs while forcing a bunch of missed tackles. The Minnesota Vikings put together their best season in recent history in 2022. To view Easterlings complete three-round NFL mock draft, visit Draft Wire. Smith-Njigba is the first receiver off the board for me this time around, and that's because I think his stock will rise in the weeks ahead if he has a strong showing at the Combine after an injury-shortened final season with the Buckeyes. This could be a really intriguing spot not just for the Lions, but for teams that are interested in the third or fourth quarterback (remember the fifth-year option). Weakest? Chicago Bears (from Indianapolis): DL Jalen Carter, Georgia. Consequently, pass rusher is not high on Tennessee's priority list. ", Analysis: "I've always been of the mind that O'Cyrus Torrence is more of a second-rounder than a first-round prospect. Seattle came into this draft needing help all over its defensive front and, after stealing Will Anderson at number five now gets a potential force on the inside to pair him with. Next: Round 1 22. Cincinnati Bengals: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame. After not seeing a signal-caller come off the board in the first 18 slots, we suddenly get back-to-back QB picks. The PFF simulation had us taking Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton with the Lions' first pick at No. Follow the Broncos Wire Podcast: Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. His ability to take the football away may be his best trait. It's very possible that Gardner won't last until the 12th pick, but if he does, this would be an easy choice for new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah sees Tyree Wilson -- not Will Anderson Jr. -- as the first edge rusher off the board. Detroit Lions: LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson. Even with the acquisitions of Alex Cappa, La'el Collins and Ted Karras in free agency, I still view offensive line as a need for the Bengals. Trading down in the first round is one of his favorite things to do and the Seahawks hadn't done so since 2019! This is a great outcome for the Seahawks, too. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. It didn't actually take place until after the Chargers picked Manning first overall and the Giants picked Rivers fourth overall, but it was essentially the same thing. This year, the fireworks could start right away due to a relatively uncommon set of circumstances. Philadelphia Eagles (from Washington): CB Joey Porter Jr. Lets look at the latest Vikings Mock Draft here at NFL Mocks, which features a quarterback, and help on defense. The Giants could go with Zay Flowers, as we predicted the past two weeks, but at this point it might make more sense to wait until the second round for a pass-catcher and focus on another position of need with Smith, who is a feisty corner who thrived in the talented SEC. Similar situation with Ojabo, who tore his Achilles at the Michigan pro day. Numerous trades involving quarterbacks and wide receivers have shaken up the first 32 picks. Washington trades up to 10th pick. Hayden Hurst could hit the market and even if he returns the Bengals could use a more dynamic weapon, as Hurst only averaged 8.0 yards per catch. WebMock Draft Simulator. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to hit their 2023 NFL draft class out of the park, and the best way to make that happen is to acquire more dart throws by trading down from the No. Its not the strongest class at the top, and there are no quarterbacks worth mortgaging the future for. Its not been dull for the Minnesota Vikings I'm not entirely sure why the need and BPA options end up being different players at the same position, and I would personally rather see Sauce Gardner here if the Giants do go corner. Who would have thought that the most impressive combine performance would come from a defensive tackle? The 49ers moved up from number 12 to number three in 2021 to get Trey Lance, and it cost them two more firsts and a third. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks.
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