Hamilton is going to be a fantastic player in the league, and the Lions need as many guys of this caliber as they can get. Clubs have until 4 p.m. 2022 NFL Draft: Which team most needs to select a quarterback in Round 1? Offensive tackle, pass rushers, and cornerbacks dominate the top 10. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. Sure, but following Ben Roethlisberger's retirement, there's no greater need on this roster than quarterback -- and according to PFF, the Liberty QB also represents the best player available. Would the Steelers consider beefing up their pass rush behind T.J. Watt? The predicted pick at No. 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. Indy's next pick, number 35 overall, is only worth 550 points. 8, but PFF's BPA option would still be quite a score for a team that hit on corner in the first round of the 2020 draft with A.J. As the college football season comes to an end, let's take a look at the latest first-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft. Georgia could also see cornerback Kelee Ringo and outside linebacker Nolan Smith possibly enter the first round. 2022 NFL Mock Draft | Picks 1-16 The top 16 selections in this mock draft may feature some of the more unique combinations well ever see. Its not been dull for the Minnesota Vikings Again, trade details noted above. 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). A strong performance at the NFL combine should help vault him up in the draft, including possibly into the top 10. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph are all set to hit free agency. The Seahawks are going to love every rumor about teams trading up for the quarterbacks over the next couple months. In a previous mock draft, ESPNs Mel Kiper had the Broncos selecting Foskey in the first round. Watson is rising fast after putting on a freak show at the combine. They still have their choice of the two defenders they would have been mulling over at number one. 46: Jalen Pitre, Safety, Baylor, The predicted pick at No. Minnesota Vikings 2022 NFL Mock Draft The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era with a brand new head coach and general manager. The Vikings need help stopping the run and their guy falls right to them. ET on March 7 to designate players before free agency begins eight days later. I think this worked out just fine for the Eagles, who get the fast-rising Porter to offset the potential secondary losses of James Bradberry and C.J. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. In our first addition to Mock Draft Season, we give the Buccaneers some secondary help and predict one of the team's division rivals to dip into the quarterback pool, The Buccaneers land another edge rusher for their rotation as the quarterbacks fall and players in the trenches dominate the top seven picks, This particular mock draft has an unusual set of rules: Each team is barred from drafting any player that it has taken in any of our previous mock efforts, which led to a shakeup in the top 10 and some talented prospects falling down the board, Offensive tackles and edge rushers are dominating the top of the draft, which helps keep a coveted player for the Buccaneers on the board later in the first round, We're running a second-round mock draft based on last week's first-rounder, and the Buccaneers end up with some intriguing help for the secondary, In our latest Mock Draft, we had to make a minimum of six trades in the first round, and the Buccaneers were one of the teams on the move, Every other week, our Mock Drafts are going to take a different approach, and this time around it's to focus solely on the Bucs' six picks in the 2022 draft and who they could be targeting in each round, For the second mock in a row, the Bucs get some edge-rushing help, although the specific projected pick, who happens to be an instate prospect, is not the same. To QB or not to QB -- is that actually the question? The predicted pick at No. In this mock draft, were going to take an aggressive approach and trade up when we try and secure top talent for the Vikings by using the Rich Hill trade chart. Apparently, given that Walker's name didn't even come up until No. The predicted pick at No. He was a three-year starter at BYU and could potentially be a long-term right tackle prospect for the Broncos. 1 CHI. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. 1 tackle on their draft board. It's not a matter of if but when. There is no offseason in the NFL. I have OT as a much bigger need overall for Brian Daboll's club, and while I'd prefer Evan Neal here, Cross is PFF's best player available and gives Big Blue a high-quality tackle opposite Andrew Thomas. Over the last two seasons, his opponent passer ratings allowed have been 52.1, and 52.0. Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia. 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. There are corners I like more than Elam in this spot, but Linderbaum is already off the board. 12: Travon Walker, Center, Georgia. Vikings Receive: 30th Overall (196), 62nd Overall (84), 94th Overall (41) = Total 321. 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. So a trade market could certainly develop. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. I'm sticking to my six-shooters here. On Monday, Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema published his two-round, pre-combine 2023 NFL mock draft, which featured three quarterbacks selected with the first three picks. 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. Atlanta Falcons: EDGE Myles Murphy, Clemson. Green played all over the offensive line during his career at Texas A&M, so he can give the Bills some depth at tackle as a bonus. 1 receiver. BYU receiver The Colts are finally going to get off the veteran-QB-bridge carousel and get married to another rookie. Baltimore Ravens (from Seattle): WR Jordan Addison, USC. He will fit well in Wink Martindale's man-heavy defense. ", Analysis: "Adding a presence like Jaxon Smith-Njigba to go with the emerging Isaiah Hodgins would allow for the Giants' offense to stabilize and take off in year two under Brian Daboll.". 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. After not seeing a signal-caller come off the board in the first 18 slots, we suddenly get back-to-back QB picks. The first round has changed quite a bit since my last mock draft. Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Patriots take Ohio State star in new NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. With Davis already selected, we're fortunate the BPA option is at least a defensive back. 12. 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). 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. The answer is quite clear in the eyes of the PFF mock machine: Saddle up for another season of Sam Darnold as the Panthers' starter. I don't think Carolina has to pay quite that much to move up six spots; instead I have them shipping out their second-rounder (#39 overall) and their first and second-rounders next year. My favorite route runner in this class, Olave also showcased speed to burn with his 4.39 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. Talent wins out over size concerns. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah has four quarterbacks going in Round 1 -- including three in the top 10. A total of 319 prospects have been invited to attend the weeklong job interview, which will take place in from Feb. 28 through March 6. The NFL draft expert does have some questions about Washington, specifically as to why he didnt have a higher usage rate in the Georgia passing game. In it, multiple trades near the top take place. Sanders has some of the same off-ball/edge versatility; pairing those two would give Dan Quinn a chance to get very creative and keep opposing offenses guessing. If Porter continues his offseason momentum with a strong showing at the Combine, he might not even be able at this pick, but for now the Eagles land the potential second-generation star. The Vikings traded with both the Lions and the Packers within the first 34 picks last year. 6. Chicago has the No. Foskey, a second-team All-American and team captain in 2022, totaled 20.5 sacks in his final two seasons (25 games) with the Fighting Irish. ", Analysis: "Johnston is the big, fast and physical receiver they need. But the Jaguars also have guard Ben Bartch coming back from a knee injury and could use a high-end interior blocker to pair with Brandon Scherff and help create lanes for Travis Etienne. So the Panthers get the third OT off the board in this exercise in Neal, an athletic freak who could easily be the No. Carolina trades up to third pick. 12: David Ojabo, Edge Rusher, Michigan. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. Compensatory picks have not been assigned and will not be included in this exercise. WebMock Draft Simulator. Again, I personally see cornerback as the bigger need for the Chiefs here. The Lions are short on high-end talent in the middle of their defense and Simpson would be an immediate and significant upgrade. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. He could play on the outside in the pros, too. If the Lions stick and pick, I like PFF's best available player at this point. Olave and Wilson didn't play in that game, though. Cross is long gone in this mock simulation, but he would've filled an obvious need at left tackle, with Terron Armstead relocating to Miami in free agency. Last year saw three Georgia defensive linemen all wow and cement their status as first-round picks. Most -- if not all -- general managers will tell you that they always employ a BPA strategy, but you know need plays a role at some point. 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. 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. The point is mute, though, since London is already off the board to begin with. Indianapolis trades up to the first pick. Smith-Njigba gave one of the best bowl game performances in college football history in the 2022 Rose Bowl with 15 receptions for 347 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Utah. The predicted pick at No. Assuming his medicals check out and his hamstring won't be an issue, he'll be my top-ranked wideout in this class. The Patriots offense has had an elite slot receiver for much of the last 15 or so years between Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. 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. As always, this mock was completed using the NFL Mock Draft Database simulator. Round 2, No. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Philadelphia Eagles: DL Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh. Duval County now has a franchise cornerstone on offense (last year's No. To no surprise, Jalen Carter is once again expected to be the first Bulldog taken in the draft. Freeland (6-8, 305 pounds) earned third-team All-American recognition last season after starting 13 games with the Cougars. Maybe Wilson isn't quite the prize as Will Anderson would have been had the Cardinals had stayed at the third pick, but he sure is a nice Plan B and the Cardinals really needed as much draft capital as they can get. Lloyd is my favorite linebacker in this year's class, but the need choice here does not meet the value of this pick for the Giants. 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). ", Analysis: "Simpson has extremely rare speed as a linebacker. UPDATED: Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 draft prospects, New Orleans Saints (from 49ers through Dolphins and Broncos). 2. Would Philadelphia really trade with another team in its division? New England Patriots: S Brian Branch, Alabama. Back on the clock here at No. 4 IND. Watch it here. 24. The predicted pick at No. Three Minnesota cornerbacks played more than 160 defensive snaps last year, and two of them Patrick Peterson (884) and Mackensie Alexander (689) are headed toward free agency. They throw in a 2024 sixth to make up the difference. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? 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. The Ravens make a small move up with the help of the Seahawks, jumping over the Chargers from 22nd to 20th. The Vikings select 12th in the event on April 28th, a prime spot to draft a cornerback, EDGE rusher, or one of the class quarterbacks. I turn in the card quickly if I'm Steve Keim. With ideal length and smooth footwork, the ball-hawking three interceptions in each of past three seasons cornerback has the versatility to excel in either press or off coverage. 12. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 14. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. High-level prospect with the lowest level of risk. Clubs have until 4 p.m. For more draft content, check out our latest prospect rankings and mock drafts, as well as our new weekly podcast, "With the First Pick," featuring former Vikings 34 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State, No. Washington trades up to 10th pick. Jason Kelce is back for another season, but this feels like a curtain call for the 12th-year pro and five-time Pro Bowler. 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. Walker is versatile and explosive. 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. WebBut in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. 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. Done and done. John Schneider must have been going through withdrawal. Jacksonville Jaguars: G O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida. April 6, 2022 11:59 am ET The first round of the 2022 NFL draft begins in three weeks. 1.) 16. ", Analysis: "He caught 59 passes for 875 yards and eight TDs this season, and the Giants would get a potential WR1 before a mini run on receivers here. The energetic pass rusher could step in immediately to spark a front line that needs another QB hunter. Could Howell represent the future of the franchise? Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-31. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. Houston Texans: QB Will Levis, Kentucky. But not only is Davis a good athlete, he is a productive football player and served as the engine of that vaunted Georgia defense. The simulation is clearly trying to upgrade the Giants' secondary with the franchise's second top-10 pick. He'll improve the run and pass game for the G-Men. The Minnesota Vikings put together their best season in recent history in 2022. Weakest? This week, the football world gathers in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. Gardner-Johnson in free agency. North Carolina WR Josh Downs. 17. This sim clearly aims to support the current QB, as opposed to choosing a new one, offering up two OT options to pair with Taylor Moton. The New England Patriots need to upgrade at wide receiver this offseason, and there could be a few exciting prospects at that position available to Bill Belichick and his staff with the No. 16 overall pick, No. Following New Orleans' failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson -- and the subsequent re-signing of Jameis Winston -- a quarterback would make plenty of sense here. 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Colts add a QB after Carson Wentz trade, Malik Willis a top-3 pick Following draft stock movement from the Combine, this 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft aims to decipher where top prospects will land in April. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. 6. New Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watched a great pass rush help his former team, the Rams, to a Super Bowl. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. This is a great outcome for the Seahawks, too. Ojabo was the Barnum to Hutchinson's Bailey, recording 11 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 13 games in Michigan's breakthrough 2021 forcing five fumbles along the way. 31. Team evaluators are going to forgive some of his stumbles in 2022 as they focus more on his measurables and get won over by his interviews. He is a certified deep threat, with one area scout telling me at the Senior Bowl that he'll likely run in the low 4.3-second range in the 40-yard dash. This gave me a NEED and BPA option in each first-round slot. Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd is mocked to the Vikings once this week, courtesy of one of the drafts that sees the Vikings trading down with the Steelers. 3. One of them isJaxon Smith-Njigba, who was projected to go to the Patriots in the first round of ESPN expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s new 2023 NFL Mock Draft published Tuesday. Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft: Colts select Russell Wilson No. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Murphy is quick off the ball and has a well-developed arsenal of pass-rush moves. 2022 Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Database, v2.0 As you can see, there still isnt a lot of variety among the players that have been mocked to the Vikings. TCU's Quentin Johnston and USC's Jordan Addison are two popular names often connected to the Patriots in mock drafts, but there are other options New England might consider if it wants to target a wideout in the first round. That's actually a bit of an overpay but its worth it. 4. That would be two years in a row that the Chiefs took an edge rusher at the end of the first round, but they need an upgrade over Frank Clark and a young bookend for George Karlaftis. Check out latest mock drafts following one of the biggest events in the evaluation process. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. By James Fragoza March 11, 2022 Jump around this article Click to show Bresee has had some medical concerns but that could be alleviated at the Combine. 67 and 68 overall). 32 overall, plus the entire second round, No. Seattle Seahawks (Baltimore): DL Bryan Bresee, Clemson. That said, safety may not be a huge need, with Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell teaming up to form one of the most dynamic duos at that position in the NFL. Ojabo wasn't the unstoppable force I'd expected at the combine, but he was still pretty dang good; a 4.55-second 40 at 255 pounds and solid numbers in both the broad and vertical jumps. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. 37 Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State, No. I didn't give much consideration to Stingley here, as Ekwonu feels like a much safer pick, given Stingley's lack of production since his sensational 2019 campaign. 31. The Cardinals haven't had a dominant interior disruptor since Calais Campbell left for Jacksonville in free agency, so I love that Davis is the BPA option here. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Now, you might not be familiar with Asamoah just yet, as he's generally in the Day 2 conversation, but he could pair nicely at linebacker with last year's second-round steal, Nick Bolton. View the breakdown of each team's picks and their 1 overall 2025 prospect loves Georgia a lot, Georgia football recruiting: The many many things DawgNation learned at the Under Armour Atlanta camp, Georgia football podcast: The NFL draft could reinforce what makes UGA culture special, Glenn Schumann to remain at Georgia after interviewing with Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Carter to reportedly not workout for teams at 2023 NFL Combine. He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and 2022 first-round picks Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. The best thing to do in that scenario is to make the situation around their new passer better, and the Raiders' offensive line needs a lot of help. 3 overall. Kaiir Elam CB Florida 38 Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, No. There is no offseason in the NFL as key free agency and draft dates come up on the calendar. BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) throws the ball while playing the East Carolina Pirates Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Provo. The Eagles signed Kyzir White in free agency and they have some young players in the linebacker room, but Dean would provide an instant injection of alpha-dog talent to this defense. But assessing that potential choice in a vacuum -- Gardner vs. Neal -- I think Jets GM Joe Douglas would send Sauce to Commissioner Roger Goodell for a hug. Jordan Davis at 6-foot-6 and 340 pounds put on a performance for the ages. Finding a solid corner who can deal with a heavy workload is paramount for Green Bay, since Packers' CB1, Jaire Alexander, has established himself as a premier player at the position and someone opposing teams like to avoid. The Cowboys have been in this position before, albeit in the second round An elite talent is on the board when Dallas gets on the clock, but there's no guarantee of the player's availability in Year 1 due to a serious injury. The predicted pick at No. This shouldn't cost much. Stroud, Ohio State. The 2022 NFL Draft is loaded with talent on the defensive side of the ball that could immediately improve the Vikings. He'd benefit greatly from Smith-Njigba, a true No. Last season, he caught 78 balls for 1,077 yards and 12 TDs while forcing a bunch of missed tackles. 30. 101 to 3. 11. Kiper does have four tight ends being taken in the first round, with Washington being the fourth of those. It's easy to forget that he led the 2021 Buckeyes in receptions and that corps included first-rounders Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, and future first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr.", Analysis: "Torrence is an NFL-ready guard the Giants can plug in immediately. Minnesota Vikings: EDGE Keion White, Georgia Tech. ", 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. With the 20th pick, the Vikings draft Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. His ability to take the football away may be his best trait. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. That's a win. And in this projection, we get a second-round quarterback run, with Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and Matt Corral all coming off the board. New Orleans likely will have a new starting quarterback, so lets get that passer some help.. 2022 NFL Draft: Strongest position group? He's big, fast, confident and has the tape to match all the traits. It's a position they value quite a bit. 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