There is an argument to be made that this year's crop of quarterbacks is not as talented as the 2021 group. 82. / 261 lbs. / 182 lbs. Arizona Cardinals | Kentucky OL Darian Kinnard, 56. Chicago Bears (from LAC) | Auburn CB Roger McCreary, 49. Houston Texans (from NO) | Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker III, 81. The Vikings need to add some more speed and slot versatility to complement Justin Jefferson and aging Adam Thielen for Kirk Cousins. 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. Hamiltons slow 40-yard dash might scare some folks off, but the film proves hes one of the most dangerous weapons in this years class, regardless of position. Williams tore his ACL in the national title game, but at full strength, hes an explosive weapon who could take the Houston offense to another level. Arizona Cardinals | Mississippi State CB Martin Emerson Jr. 88. Pierce has appeal because of being able to stretch the field and play off what Aiyuk and George Kittle do on intermediate routes. Seattle Seahawks | USC EDGE Drake Jackson, 52. Baltimore Ravens | Memphis OL Dylan Parham, 77. Raimann also can be groomed to take over at some point soon for left tackle Taylor Lewan, who turns 31 in June. Please check your email for a confirmation. Jackson would be a good fit in their scheme with his agility. Jacksonville Jaguars (from CAR) | UCLA TE Greg Dulcich, 71. Houston (via NO): Jeremy Ruckert, TE, Ohio State81. / 262 lbs. Notre Dame 1 Tre'Davious White will be coming off a torn ACL for his Age 27 season. Pittsburgh New Orleans Saints | Wisconsin LB Leo Chenal, 99. 101. / 200 lbs. Howell's production was down in 2021, but he showed the same leadership, arm strength and gumption during the Senior Bowl that was on display over the past three years at North Carolina. Wyatt followed up an impressive 2021 campaign for the national champs with a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine, and would be the perfect fit. Cleveland Browns | Houston DL Logan Hall, 45. If he was eligible two years ago he would've been a top-5 pick. If the Saints are unable to re-sign pending free agent Terron Armstead, Cross is a natural fit for them at left tackle. 8 last year, why would they use a higher pick on a worse prospect this year? The official list of compensatory picks will be made available by the league in the weeks to come. The Ravens could some extra pass-rush depth and pop in their front seve. Houston Texans. Johnson proved at the Senior Bowl that he could make the move to the pivot without an issue, showing his pure strength and intelligence. Cincinnati Bengals | Cincinnati EDGE Myjai Sanders, 96. If the former Georgia linebacker outperforms expectations at the NFL Scouting Combine, he will be long gone by this pick. 6'3" Green Bay Packers | South Carolina EDGE Kingsley Enagbare, 93. Washington Commanders (from IND) | Penn State S Jaquan Brisker, 48. New York Jets | Georgia LB Nakobe Dean, 36. Note that this mock draft includes projected compensatory picks in Round 3 based on the forecast outlined by my colleague Lance Zierlein last spring. NFL mock draft 2022: Round 2. 6'7" Houston Texans (from NO) | Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker III, 81. The Lions could also think more defense here but it's also not bad to add an extra weapon. New England Patriots | Alabama LB Christian Harris, 55. Houston: Marcus Jones, CB, Houston69. Jacksonville Jaguars | Michigan EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, 2. He can be the solid replacement for Jarivs Landry. Hutchinson's toughness against the run and football intelligence, however, also played big roles in making him the Heisman Trophy runner-up and a top-five prospect. After losing Chandler Jones, though, the most glaring is the absence of an elite edge rusher, something Ebiketie could quickly become. Height: 6'1". 29. Brisker is a well-rounded ace cover safety whom the Giants could use as Julian Love is a shaky option next to solid Xavier McKinney. While a consensus seems to have been building around Michigans Aidan Hutchinson as this years No. The Bucs desperately need to add explosiveness and pass-rushing ability next to Vita Vea up front, even if Ndamukong Suh returns for another year. Rhyan can provide that with his strong run blocking. They have been setting up the relentless, explosive and sometimes dominant Hutchinson being the anchor, but don't sleep on a late pivot to rising versatile stud Travon Walker. Willis may need some time and patience, but hes got the elite arm talent and athleticism to become a superstar. Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati LB Darrian Beavers, 101. Hill is part of a Wolverines defense that could end up seeing three players go in Round 1 next spring. 6'4" 1 player in this class but the Jags have taken edge rushers in the first round in two of the last three drafts and even though the team franchised Cam Robinson and signed Brandon Scherff, there's still room for improvement along the O-line. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2022-nfl-mock-draft-3-rounds-comp-picks-aidan-hutchinson-kayvon-thibodeaux-derek-stingley-malik-willis-kenny-pickett/, 1. Lloyd was impressive during the '21 season and nothing changed at the combine. Jalen Pitre, S/CB, Baylor (5-11, 198 pounds). Cleveland: Logan Hall, DT, Houston45. They have a big void at the other tackle and Ekwonu can flip a massive weakness into a big strength. 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. Detroit Lions | Nevada QB Carson Strong, 98. Georgia Posted February 28, 2023. Thanks to a long list of key free agents on both sides of the ball, and a daunting salary cap . He has the athleticism to line up anywhere -- and he told us at the combine that he can do just that at the next level. Houston Texans (from New Orleans Saints). NFL Mock Draft 2022 Round 1. Even before the big event, there have been some big . Bill Belichick should see many Jackson-like qualities in the cerebral, nice-sized and ballhawking McDuffie. Cincinnati Bengals | Iowa OL Tyler Linderbaum, 32. 25. Thomas continues to rise up boards as a well-rounded prospect. Here's the breakdown every other position: RB: 4TE: 4OT: 12OG: 8OC: 3DT: 7LB: 10S: 7. NFL free agency is mostly behind us, and the NFL draft is just weeks away. Kansas City Chiefs | Memphis WR Calvin Austin III, 95. Hes got a rare combination of size, length and athleticism, and didnt give up a single touchdown in college. Enter Burks, who has an impressive combination of size, athleticism and physicality, making him the perfect fit. Hill's speed, quickness, smarts and instincts are all welcome assets for a bona fide playmaker. Denver Broncos (from LAR) | Georgia LB Channing Tindall, 65. He may ultimately end up in Round 2 but it wouldn't be a surprise if he's among the first 32 picks. Utah The former Irish star's height, agility and ball skills remind me of the Bengals' Jessie Bates. Kansas City Chiefs | Alabama WR John Metchie III, 63. 2022-08-23-jaxon-smith-njigba. Another fantastic match of need and value for the Giants, who land one of the best overall athletes in the entire draft, and a defender who appears to be in the conversation at No. 6'0" 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. It feels like just last week that five quarterbacks were selected. 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. / 225 lbs. This scenario gives them a chance to add a versatile blocker in Green, who could be an immediate starter at either guard or tackle. / 235 lbs. The question is, how early do they hear their names called? In the third round, the Packers grab a new tight end for Aaron Rodgers. Arizona Cardinals | Penn State EDGE Arnold Ebiketie, 24. I suspect he'll make his best effort to acquire the team's future starting QB before he departs. Pickett made the right decision to return to Pitt for the '21 season, and in the process, he worked himself into the first-round conversation. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Colorado State TE Trey McBride, 61. This is a popular spot for the first quarterback, and its easy to see why. The Bills are set with Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis and Jamison Crowder for their 11 personnel, but they need to replenish some depth and Shakir can develop quickly as a potential slot replacement for Crowder in 2023. Jones has some Tyrann Mathieu-attributes in coverage. 6'4" San Francisco 49ers | Chattanooga OL Cole Strange, 62. The Steelers did get Myles Jack to help Devin Bush but both are coming off shaky seasons shoring up the middle. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. While Kyler Murrays contract situation steals the headlines, the Cardinals head into the draft with quite a few needs on both sides of the ball. Dylan Parham, G, Memphis (6-2, 315 pounds). Dulcich can be a dynamic hybrid target for Deshaun Watson. Cincinnati Pickett's double-jointed thumb should not distract people from his ability to lead an offense. MORE: 11 most likely scenarios to trade up, down in 2022 NFL Draft, Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn State (6-1, 200 pounds). 6'5" Bobby McCain and Kamren Curl led the team in snaps at the safety position in '21 but that shouldn't prevent the Commanders from targeting Hamilton if he's available here. Neal and Ekwonu are neck-and-neck in the race for first offensive lineman off the board. With Preston Smith and Za'Darius Smith looming as potential cap casualties, the Packers might need a powerful edge player to complement Rashan Gary. Kansas City Chiefs | Cincinnati S Bryan Cook, 104. Denver Broncos (from LAR) | Georgia LB Channing Tindall, 65. Detroit Lions | Montana State LB Troy Andersen, 67. QB is the easy choice here, after the Panthers missed out on Watson, but any passer selected here would be overdrafted. Dallas Cowboys | USC EDGE Drake Jackson, 57. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | 1 to the Jaguars. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) | Mississippi State OT Charles Cross, 10. Travis Jones, DT, Connecticut (6-4, 325 pounds). Return to Round 1 Picks 1-16 Return to Round 1 Picks 17-31 Return to Round 2 Forward to Round 4/5 Forward to Round 6/7. This scenario gives them the perfect chance to find their franchise quarterback of the future, though, so that should trump everything else on the board. 1 overall pick. New York Giants | North Carolina State OL Ickey Ekwonu, 6. New York Giants (from CHI) | Georgia EDGE Travon Walker, 8. Start getting used to this one. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, NC State The 49ers will find it hard to resist adding another big playmaker to support (or replace) Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. The Seahawks need a quarterback, but Pickett doesnt feel like a great fit here. Jacksonville Jaguars (from CAR) | Memphis OL Dylan Parham, 71. Every receiver on the Texans' roster except Nico Collins has just one year left on their deal. Cross can be an absolute upfield thumper against the run with keen blitzing efficiency. It's time to go three rounds for The Sporting News' 2022 NFL mock draft for one last time before the picks become real over the first two days on the nights of April 28 and April 29. There are plenty of other needs on this roster, but Gardner is the best value. Florida That would lead them into tapping into Cross, a replacement for left tackle Duane Brown before a drop-off in outside pass protectors. Atlanta Falcons | Liberty QB Malik Willis, 9. The Texans cannot go into the season with Rex Burkhead as their lead back. 1 overall. MORE:The biggest busts in NFL Draft history, 16. / 213 lbs. Atlanta Falcons | Alabama DL Phidarian Mathis, 75. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He needs to get better in run support but he has the size and speed to be successful in the league. The Buccaneers lost Ali Marpet to retirement and Alex Cappa in free agency and need to develop a powerful inside blocker into a more an athletic asset behind Aaron Stinnie and Shaq Mason. . Stingley was absolutely projected this high before injuries derailed his 2021 season, and hes still an elite prospect. While Kyler Murrays contract situation steals the headlines, the Cardinals head into the draft with quite a few needs on both sides of the ball. Green Bay Packers (from LV) | Ohio State WR Chris Olave, 23. New Orleans Saints (from PHI) | Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson, 20. Carolina Panthers | Alabama OT Evan Neal, 7. Another team with multiple glaring holes on the roster, the Cowboys need to focus on the trenches first, and work their way out from there. Washington Commanders | Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson, 12. While some will complain about his lack of arm length, the film simply shows a smart, dominant blocker who would finish off the AFC champs rebuild in the trenches to protect Joe Burrow. / 219 lbs. He's worth the investment at this point of the first round. The Jaguars need to upgrade safety with Rayshawn Jenkins and Andrew Wingard making it a weak position. Otton can provide a dynamic, athletic pass-catcher for Daniel Jones while he rounds out his blocking. They address the pass rush with this pick, adding one of this years most complete defenders in Karlaftis, who can anchor against the run, and collapse the pocket with power and solid technique. NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 150 players in 2022 draft class. by Doug Kyed 10 months ago . The Steelers lost big slot JuJu Smith-Schuster in free agency and can replace him well with Bell, who offers strength, physicality and some big-play ability. Elam is a long, physical CB who is coming off a strong season for the Gators. The Bears should consider an upside tackle to potentially help Justin Fields given Teven Jenkins and Larry Borom have proved to be shaky bookends. Green Bay Packers | Central Michigan OT Bernhard Raimann, 29. J.J. Watt just turned 33 and fellow 3-4 end Zach Allen has been a disappointment in the final year of his rookie contract. Los Angeles Chargers: Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. 1 overall pick, fellow edge defender Travon Walker from Georgia has been getting plenty of buzz at that spot in recent days. There are reports that owner David Tepper is high on Kenny Pickett but he's our QB4, and the reality is that Patrick Mahomes could be Carolina's QB and he'd struggle because the offensive line is in shambles. The Ravens can wait to address their need at corner with good depth in the draft. After transferring from Georgia, Johnson has a fantastic season at Florida State. O/A Rank. New York Giants (via Chicago): Christian Harris, LB, Alabama. The Ravens could play Penning at either tackle spot, and the FCS All-American will have fun coming off the ball with bad intentions in the team's running game. The Iowa product could easily be selected a bit earlier, given his quickness, strong grip and knowledge of the game. Indianapolis Colts (from WAS) | Kentucky WR Wan'Dale Robinson, 74. After going for the tackle upside of Raimann, Strange offers natural size and strength and has untapped athleticism. Burks is a contested and high-point catch machine. TreDavious White is one of the NFLs best corners, but especially after letting Levi Wallace walk in free agency, the Bills desperately need an upgrade on the other side of the field. Tampa Bay: Justin Shaffer, OG, Georgia92. This scenario gives them the perfect chance to find their franchise quarterback of the future, though, so that should trump everything else on the board. Spiller is a physical back who can complement Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell well. 2 or slot and they need help on the outside for their new coaching staff. Williams tore his ACL in the national title game, but at full strength, hes an explosive weapon who could take the Houston offense to another level. Round 7, No. Chicago: Zion Johnson, OG, Boston College40. The Bucs desperately need to add explosiveness and pass-rushing ability next to Vita Vea up front, even if Ndamukong Suh returns for another year. His motor and strength on the outside could lead a team to select him earlier than 16th. This week, Malik Willis is again the first quarterback off the board, though he gets past both the Panthers at No. Larry Ogunjobi and B.J. Alabama Tennessee: Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati91. Davis is a rare athlete for his massive frame, and could have the same kind of impact Haloti Ngata did in for nearly a decade in Baltimore. Atlanta Falcons | Western Michigan WR Skyy Moore, 44. Some NFL teams like Smith's upside enough to consider him in Round 1. Green Bay: Ed Ingram, OG, LSU93. 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. 102. In addition, all picks acquired via trade in Round 3 of this mock are a projection. Coby Bryant, CB, Cincinnati (6-1, 193 pounds). In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the New England Patriots a dynamic wide receiver in Round 2. Houston Texans | LSU CB Derek Stingley Jr. 4. Tulsa 1 deep threat after getting him better protection earlier. 50. 6'1" Bryant, named after the NBA legend, complemented Gardner well with smart, strong coverage. 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