80. New York Giants | North Carolina State OL Ickey Ekwonu, 6. Some rumors are turning the corner toward reality, and some developments have players rising or falling based on the wants and needs of how all the teams are picking in order. Stingley's instincts and ball skills would be welcomed in the Vikings' secondary. He's listed as a safety but he can line up anywhere. Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson remains the crown jewel of the class, and three quarterbacks come off the board in the first round. This shouldn't see him slip on draft boards because he plays much faster, but if he finds his way out of the top 10, Washington could pounce here. Walkers production was lacking in college, but his rare athleticism and versatility should allow him to put up much bigger numbers in the pros. Corral is our QB1 but we know he's not for everybody. Ojabo is just scratching the surface of his potential as a pass rusher, but he's not so raw that he can't make an impact as a rookie. He did that and then some, then he dominated the Senior Bowl, and followed that up with an electric workout in Indy. The Patriots traded Stephon Gilmore to the Panthers in the middle of last season and also didn't re-sign J.C. Jackson, who cashed in with the Chargers. Tony Pauline's 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Jaguars pick Travon Walker first overall, Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis go back-to-back Barely 24 hours before the 2022 NFL Draft officially kicks off, here's my annual 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft. Thibodeaux is one of this years most dynamic prospects, and should be in the conversation at No. The Ravens could some extra pass-rush depth and pop in their front seve. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. The Broncos will appreciate his underrated athleticism and competitive nature. The Ravens are in a decent position to take the best defensive player available for their needs vs. an offensive lineman. The Texans look content with Davis Mills as their starting option to replace Deshaun Watson for now so they can use the pick acquired in the Watson trade to give Mills a No. New England Patriots | Washington CB Trent McDuffie, 22. The Rams have become thin at corner opposite Jalen Ramsey with Josh Hill and Darious Williams leaving in free agency the past two seasons and Jobe is a nice way to address that. Tampa Bay: Justin Shaffer, OG, Georgia92. Michigan 25. Pittsburgh Steelers | UConn DL Travis Jones, 53. Travis Jones, DT, Connecticut (6-4, 325 pounds). The Packers should think about wide receiver foremost in the first round after trading No. Some might expect a quarterback here, but Im betting the Lions would prefer to build out the rest of the roster before looking for Jared Goffs eventual replacement. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) | Mississippi QB Matt Corral, 41. / 192 lbs. Minnesota Vikings | Tennessee DL Matthew Butler, 78. The Steelers cannot mess around with Mason Rudolph or limited bridge option Mitchell Trubisky. Don't be fooled by his 4.55 40 at the combine -- he regularly outran defensive backs to the end zone in the SEC and that won't change in the NFL. That said, he fits the profile of the QB position is evolving into -- he's athletic, has a strong arm, and is tough. The Packers need a versatile subpackage option behind Preston Smith and Rashan Gary who can rush the passer but also give them some coverage help. Willis may need some time and patience, but hes got the elite arm talent and athleticism to become a superstar. 2022 NFL mock draft: Updated 3-round projections for draft week Share this article 425 shares share tweet email Luke Easterling April 27, 2022 9:17 am ET We're less than 48 hours. I was similarly optimistic last year, projecting the "fab five" to be gone by Pick No. The Saints need to think about reinforcing their second level with youth and Asamoah's speed and quickness will allow him to flash before rounding out his physicality for an every-down option. QB is the easy choice here, after the Panthers missed out on Watson, but any passer selected here would be overdrafted. The Eagles could go wide receiver here, but they should still have plenty of strong options at No. Alabama The Packers brought back Robert Tonyan but they need to create better downfield receiving opportunities in 12 personnel for Rodgers and Kolar has intriguing wideout hybrid skills. Chicago (via LAC): Jalen Pitre, S, Baylor49. The Bills can't sleep should Walker fall a little bit despite the fact he's a complete back and they got a good finish with Devin Singletary last season. Dallas: Calvin Austin III, WR, Memphis89. Johnson has the potential to play either left guard or right tackle to boost Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. After losing Chandler Jones, though, the most glaring is the absence of an elite edge rusher, something Ebiketie could quickly become. NFL Mock Draft 2022 Round 1. As we've done before, we're taking a handful of. As we near the end of the college football season, college football players and NFL Draft prospects start to rise and fall in the rankings. Since TSN's lone seven-round mock, there have been good reasons to shake up many of the projected selections, starting near the top of Round 1. San Francisco 49ers | Baylor DB Jalen Pitre, 62. New Orleans Saints | North Carolina QB Sam Howell, 50. Willis has the athleticism, toughness physically and mentally to fit well in their scheme and carries more overall upside than Pickett. Expect them to pluck a franchise tackle instead, filling a perennial need with a dominant blocker in Neal. The Bengals did add Collins, Ted Karras and Alex Cappa in free agency, but they could easily move Karras to left guard and have Linderbaum being the needed line-calling rock snapping to Joe Burrow. The Early 2021 NFL Mock Draft is in place until about the middle of the . Kansas City (via MIA): Tariq Woolen, CB, UTSA51. He's the prototypical off-ball linebacker in today's NFL (pay no attention to his 4.7-something 40 times -- he plays immeasurably faster), and it's like he was built in a lab. Stingley was absolutely projected this high before injuries derailed his 2021 season, and hes still an elite prospect. Detroit Lions | Oregon EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux. It might be surprising to see the Chiefs spend both of these picks without adding a receiver, but they simply have bigger needs elsewhere, especially after signing multiple veteran pass-catchers in free agency. / 194 lbs. The Bengals re-upped Eli Apple for another season but isn't much depth at outside corner. Dean's quickness, leadership and playmaking range would be a great value here with Lloyd going earlier. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Jaguars) Malik Willis, QB, Liberty (6-0, 219 pounds) The Buccaneers traded down out of the first round, when they saw the Panthers . The Lions can still come out of the first round pass rusher from their home-state school in Ann Arbor even if Hutchinson goes off the board at No. The Seahawks shouldn't mind going back-to-back for the secondary to get Cine's intimidating hard-hitting and underrated play in coverageon the field for them next to Quandre Diggs. Carson Wentz in going to need all the help he can get, especially if Terry McLaurin joins the long line of young receivers willing to play hardball for a hefty payday. Mafe has been an astronomical riser because of recent showcases of his explosiveness as a pass rusher with top-flight athleticism. The Giants, as expected, removed the hefty contract of right tackle Nate Solder from the books and here's their direct replacement for him opposite Andrew Thomas New GM Joe Schoen needs to upgrade the offensive line well for new coach Brian Daboll and started with adding center Jon Feliciano and right guard Matt Glowinski in free agency. Green Bay: Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State60. The Jets should be thrilled if Thibodeaux slips here to become the explosive cornerstone pass-rusher for coach Robert Saleh, which will remind him of having Nick Bosa powering his defense in San Francisco. After taking Dulcich to create some mismatches, the Browns should also think about giving Watson a bona fide big playmaker, either in Robinson stretching the field or getting downfield quickly after the catch. 101. The Jets, however, already are going for ceiling over floor with Thibodeaux so they might as well get a double dosee of it. The Broncos need to rebuild their second level pass rush next to Bradley Chubb after getting Randy Gregory to play end in their 3-4. Dallas Cowboys | Clemson WR Justyn Ross, 89. The Lions are thinking more about quarterback in the first round, but should be able to reel in Corral's athleticism and aggressive big arm here as their looming upgrade to low-ceiling Jared Goff sooner rather than later. Pickett also carries good deep-ball accuracy and plenty of athletic moxie. 33. 2 with better hands and routes. Cleveland Browns | Clemson WR Justyn Ross, 100. The trade-up costs general manager Joe Douglas the fourth-round pick his team received from the Panthers in the Sam Darnold deal. New York Giants | Cincinnati CB Coby Bryant, 68. Walker is something of a tweener, which is odd to say about someone who stands 6-foot-5, and weighs 275 pounds. 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. Cross can be an absolute upfield thumper against the run with keen blitzing efficiency. The 49ers need some pass-rush versatility behind Nick Bosa. Brian Asamoah, LB, Oklahoma (6-0, 226 pounds). Atlanta Falcons (from IND) | Maryland S Nick Cross, 83. The Giants need a young alpha playmaker on the back end of their defense and Schoen has given serious consideration to move the hefty contract of James Bradberry before or during the draft. New England: John Metchie, WR, Alabama86. /*-->