George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue (6-4, 256 pounds). This scenario gives them a chance to add a versatile blocker in Green, who could be an immediate starter at either guard or tackle. Detroit Lions | Georgia WR George Pickens, 36. Unfortunately, Wyatt doesn't play WR. Some NFL teams like Smith's upside enough to consider him in Round 1. This three-round NFL mock draft represents what I'd do right now if I took over as general manager for all 32 NFL teams. With limited weaknesses as Super Bowl contenders, they should look for a direct replacement for Wallace outside. The Packers could look to double up at wide receiver if the value plays out right to replace both Adams and Valdes-Scantling, but they also have a void next to returning star De'Vondre Campbell at inside linebacker where Krys Barnes is a liability for Joe Barry's front seven. NFL mock draft 2022, 3-round edition: Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis go in top 10; Jets, Giants double up with early steals, Ranking thetop 150 players in 2022 draft class, The Sporting News NFL mock draft with trades, 11 most likely scenarios to trade up, down in 2022 NFL Draft, What happens when Madden simulates the 2022 NFL Draft, Finding NFL player comparisons for the top 32 draft prospects, Sauce Gardner, CB, Cincinnati (6-2, 190 pounds), Malik Willis, QB, Liberty (6-0, 219 pounds), Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame (6-4, 220 pounds), Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia (6-6, 340 pounds), Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama (6-1, 179 pounds), Kenyon Green, G, Texas A&M (6-4, 323 pounds), Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa (6-7, 325 pounds), Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington (5-10, 193 pounds), Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia (5-11, 229 pounds), Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa (6-2, 296 pounds), David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan (6-4, 250 pounds), Daxton Hill, S, Michigan (6-0, 191 pounds), Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas (6-2, 225 pounds), Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida (6-2, 191 pounds), Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn (5-11, 190 pounds), Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington (5-11, 194 pounds), Perrion Winfrey, DT, Oklahoma (6-4, 292 pounds), Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State (6-4, 260 pounds), Carson Strong, QB, Nevada (6-3, 220 pounds), Christian Harris, LB, Alabama(6-0, 226 pounds), Nik Bonitto, EDGE, Oklahoma (6-3, 248 pounds), Phidarian Mathis, DT Alabama (6-4, 310 pounds), Darian Kinnard, OT/G, Kentucky (6-5, 345 pounds), Drake Jackson, EDGE, USC (6-3, 254 pounds), Tariq Woolen, CB, Texas-San Antonio (6-4, 205 pounds), Cameron Thomas, EDGE, San Diego State (6-4, 267 pounds), Kingsley Enagbare, EDGE, South Carolina(6-4, 258 pounds), Quay Walker, LB, Georgia (6-4, 241 pounds), George Pickens, WR, Georgia (6-3, 200 pounds), Cade Otton, TE, Washington (6-5, 247 pounds), James Cook, RB, Georgia (5-11, 199 pounds), Myjai Sanders, EDGE, Cincinnati (6-5, 228 pounds), Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama (6-1, 194 pounds), Tyler Smith, G/OT, Tulsa (6-5, 324 pounds), Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina(6-0, 218 pounds), Isaiah Likely, TE, Coastal Carolina (6-4, 245 pounds), Channing Tindall, LB, Georgia (6-2, 230 pounds), JoJo Domann, LB, Nebraska (6-1, 228 pounds), Sam Williams, EDGE, Ole Miss (6-4, 261 pounds), Derion Kendrick, CB, Georgia (5-11, 194 pounds), Leo Chenal, LB, Wisconsin (6-3, 250 pounds), Marcus Jones, CB/S, Houston (5-8, 174 pounds), Nick Cross, S, Maryland (6-0, 212 pounds), Khalil Shakir, WR, Boise State (6-0, 190 pounds), Cole Strange, G, Chattanooga (6-5, 307 pounds), Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State (6-6, 252 pounds), Cam Taylor-Britt, CB, Nebraska (5-11, 196 pounds), Matthew Butler, DT, Tennessee (6-4, 297 pounds), John Ridgeway, DT, Arkansas (6-5, 321 pounds), Brian Robinson, RB, Alabama (6-2, 225 pounds), Mykael Wright, CB, Oregon (5-10, 173 pounds), Max Mitchell, OT, Louisiana (6-6, 307 pounds), Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah State (6-5, 310 pounds), Josh Jobe, CB, Alabama (5-11, 182 pounds), Alec Pierce, WR, Cincinnati (6-3, 211 pounds). Cross plays in Mike Leach's Air Raid offense, which means he's not asked to do a lot of run blocking. Georgia Seattle Seahawks | Florida CB Kaiir Elam, 42. They can afford to be patient with the explosive and relentless Ojabo returning from a ruptured Achilles' suffered at Michigan's pro day. Raimann is older than youd like a first-round pick to be (turns 25 in September), but hes a pro-ready blocker who could start from Day 1 and perform at a high level. Atlanta Falcons (from Indianapolis Colts), Calvin Austin III, WR, Memphis (5-8, 170 pounds). One or two of the five passers listed in the first round of this mock might not go in Round 1. Dallas: Travis Jones, DT, UConn57. He didn't give up a single TD during his career and in '21 he was as close to shutdown as you're going to see in this class. Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State (6-5, 307 pounds). We love the idea of him lining up alongside Chris Jones and Frank Clark. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. Pickens has an elite skill set as an outside playmaker and proved his work ethic coming back from a torn ACL in the spring to be a factor in the late stages of the Bulldogs' title run. The Lions could select Ridder to eventually take over for Jared Goff, or they could trade this pick to a different team looking to land a future starting QB whose contract will include a fifth-year option. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. 2022 College Stats Woolen stands out for his size in either man or zone looks. After transferring from Georgia, Johnson has a fantastic season at Florida State. 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. 2 with better hands and routes. Hamilton missed the final six games of last season due to a knee injury, but that shouldn't be an issue as long as his medical exams check out. New York Giants (from CHI) | Georgia EDGE Travon Walker, 8. Georgia Indianapolis (via WSH): DeMarvin Leal, DT, Texas A&M74. by Doug Kyed 10 months ago . Were less than 48 hours from the 2022 NFL draft, which means the rumor mill is churning at fever pitch, and the smokescreens are coming from 32 different directions. Hill is part of a Wolverines defense that could end up seeing three players go in Round 1 next spring. Houston Texans (from CLE) | Alabama WR Jameson Williams, 14. The Commanders need to give Carson Wentz and Terry McLaurin some help at wideout and getting a true speedy No. 21. Arizona Cardinals | Boise State WR Khalil Shakir, 89. 87. Cross can be an absolute upfield thumper against the run with keen blitzing efficiency. Johnson is this years best interior blocker, with the impressive blend of athleticism, power and intelligence that would make him an instant upgrade at guard. If Jason Kelce does not return for 2022, Linderbaum would make for an excellent replacement. Ickey Ekwonu, OT/G, NC State (6-4, 310 pounds). https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2022-nfl-mock-draft-3-rounds-kayvon-thibodeaux-aidan-hutchinson-travon-walker-malik-willis-kenny-pickett/, 1. of a trade package in the 2022 draft. 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. / 189 lbs. Kansas City Chiefs | Washington CB Kyler Gordon, 31. Gordon doesn't need to go far should this pick go down as his size, physicality and aggressiveness would be fits in what Pete Carroll wants in a corner. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) | Mississippi State OT Charles Cross, 10. The Bucs could lose erstwhile veteran center Ryan Jensen in free agency. Atlanta Falcons (from TEN) | Michigan EDGE David Ojabo, 59. Detroit Lions | Nevada QB Carson Strong, 98. Smith is rising up like Zion Johnson because of his potential to hold up well outside with his power. / 336 lbs. He remains a ball hawk, not to mention an asset in the return game and he'll only last this long because hasn't played a lot of football in the last 12 months. San Francisco: Bryan Cook, S, Cincinnati62. 50. Jamal Adams has been a letdown. Instead, they opt to fill their desperate need at offensive tackle with Cross, who has all the physical tools and potential to be the best of this years impressive class at the position. There is an argument to be made that this year's crop of quarterbacks is not as talented as the 2021 group. Atlanta (via IND): Myjai Sanders, EDGE, Cincinnati83. 6'2" After loading up on star defenders in free agency, the Chargers need to use this pick to help their young franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert. Posted February 28, 2023. 6'6" MORE:The biggeststeals in NFL Draft history, Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State (5-10, 178 pounds). 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. Miami Dolphins (from 49ers, compensatory), Jamaree Salyer, OT, Georgia (6-4, 325 pounds). Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Kentucky OL Darian Kinnard, 61. 6'3" The Iowa product could easily be selected a bit earlier, given his quickness, strong grip and knowledge of the game. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, NC State Detroit: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington35. 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. Main Team Focus In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein projects the Buccaneers and Raiders to begin new eras at quarterback. Walker's stock has skyrocketed during the pre-draft process and he's just scratching the surface on how good could he can be. Atlanta Falcons | Liberty QB Malik Willis, 9. He's underrated nationally but watch him play and it becomes clear pretty quickly that he's in the running for one of the best defensive backs in this class. Florida The Mock Draft features three rounds, with every NFL pick being for team needs and according to the latest NFL Draft Bible Big Board. Green Bay Packers | Oklahoma DL Perrion Winfrey, 60. Another surprise pick for the Texans here, as they roll the dice on another dynamic playmaker with some injury concerns. Chicago: Rasheed Walker, OT, Penn State72. London's ankle injury won't dissuade teams from picking him early in the draft. Adding a big-play wide receiver has to be high on the to-do list. Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State (6-4, 208 pounds). Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Colorado State TE Trey McBride, 61. / 325 lbs. ET . He can be the solid replacement for Jarivs Landry. 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. 5'11" 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. New York Giants | Georgia LB Quay Walker, 37. His experience at left tackle and guard will help him become a leader on the line in no time. After trading away Davante Adams, the Packers should spend this pick trying to replace him. He also offers rare agility for the position. Arizona Cardinals | Kentucky OL Darian Kinnard, 56. Green Bay: Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State60. San Francisco*: Sean Rhyan, OG, UCLA. Neal and Ekwonu are neck-and-neck in the race for first offensive lineman off the board. Tennessee Titans | Arizona State OL Dohnovan West, 91. He has the physical tools to be the best passer in this class, all he needs is experience. He did that and then some, then he dominated the Senior Bowl, and followed that up with an electric workout in Indy. Baltimore Ravens | Georgia DL Jordan Davis, 15. / 213 lbs. New York Giants (via Chicago): Christian Harris, LB, Alabama. The Steelers cannot mess around with Mason Rudolph or limited bridge option Mitchell Trubisky. I suspect he'll make his best effort to acquire the team's future starting QB before he departs. Pittsburgh Steelers | Purdue WR David Bell, 85. 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. The 2022 National Football League Player Selection Meeting, otherwise known as the NFL draft, is less than three months away. Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State (5-11, 217 pounds). That would lead them into tapping into Cross, a replacement for left tackle Duane Brown before a drop-off in outside pass protectors. 2022 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 / Picks 17-32 / Round 2 / Round 3 / Round 4 / Round 5 / Round 6 / Round 7 Other 2022 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/28) / Goals (4/22) / Backward Mock (4/20) / Emmitt Mock (4/15) / April Fools Mock (4/1) / Senior Bowl Mock (2/5) / Overreaction Mock (1/10) New England Patriots | Utah LB Devin Lloyd, 22. The Lions also feel like they're going for defensive impact and the decision for Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn will come down to the 3-4 hybrid playmaker Walker, do-everything safety Kyle Hamilton, or high-ceiling edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux. Stingley didn't workout at the combine but lit it up at his pro day last week. / 261 lbs. Having traded their first-round pick for Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns open their account in this 2022 NFL Mock Draft with imposing UConn defensive tackle Travis Jones. With Jayon Brown and Rashaan Evans due to reach free agency, finding a bargain like Dean available here is a bonus. Penning is extremely raw, but has all the physical traits to become a dominant left tackle, something the Saints need after losing Terron Armstead in free agency. Expect them to pluck a franchise tackle instead, filling a perennial need with a dominant blocker in Neal. Baltimore: Malcolm Rodriguez, LB, Oklahoma State77. Denver: Alontae Taylor, CB, Tennessee76. Kansas City Chiefs (from MIA) | Texas A&M DL DeMarvin Leal, 51. 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. Philadelphia Eagles (from Saints, compensatory). In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the Detroit Lions a big-bodied quarterback in Round 3. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman doesnt take linebackers in the first round, but maybe thats why the unit hasnt played that well in recent years. NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 150 players in 2022 draft class. The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick in 2023 and third-round pick in 2024 due to Stephen Ross tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton. 6'7" Theres likely to be some spirited debate in this draft room, but at the end of the day, common sense should win out. [CDATA[/* >