Big Blue Kickoff Live 2/24 | Dynamics of the Coaching Staff Picks 25-31 48:06 - Mock draft recap. ", Analysis: "Hyatt exploded onto the scene in Tennessee's vertical tempo offense, catching 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns, all while averaging a clean 18.9 yards per catch. 1.) 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. New York Giants: CB Cam Smith, South Carolina. Stingley could still wind up on top once all of their careers progress, and recapturing the magic of his freshman campaign at LSU would be a good place to start. 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. I had the Packers taking Branch two weeks ago but this time he's already off the board. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have plenty of pressure on him to deliver in the 2022 NFL Draft. WebBut in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. 21. But not only is Davis a good athlete, he is a productive football player and served as the engine of that vaunted Georgia defense. Washington Commanders (from New Orleans through Philadelphia): QB Anthony Richardson, Florida. Click here for Zierlein's full mock draft. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. However, offensive line is the name of the game, according to the PFF simulator, and while Penning represents the best available player, I'm going with the greater need on the interior. The Titans have now officially parted ways with Taylor Lewan and offensive tackle is their top need. 15, and I don't see OT as the team's most immediate need, so I'd rather hop on PFF's BPA option. 1 overall pick but has indicated per reports that they are open to trading the pick to a team that wants to select a quarterback. The Commanders move up from the 16th spot, trading with the Eagles. Stingley's name will gain traction once again after his pro day next month, and the Vikings are a team in need of a talented cornerback to tighten up the pass defense. 31. The Eagles may need to reload up front, and Kancey has shown some dynamic traits as a potential three-technique standout. I would argue that the Chargers' biggest area of need is actually more in line with PFF's BPA choice here. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. ", Analysis: "Quentin Johnston gives the Giants some height in the pass game. Click here for Spielberger's full mock draft. The predicted pick at No. Numerous trades involving quarterbacks and wide receivers have shaken up the first 32 picks. As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. 2. 38 Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, No. After trading Davante Adams this offseason, the need at wideout is clear. 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. These days, when I'm not eating, sleeping or yapping on NFL Network, I'm mock drafting. Over the last two seasons, his opponent passer ratings allowed have been 52.1, and 52.0. Chicago traded this year's first-round pick but has two selections in the second round 46: Jalen Pitre, Safety, Baylor, The predicted pick at No. With their second pick in the third round, Denver adds Notre Dame edge defender Isaiah Foskey in Easterlings mock. 22. There is no offseason in the NFL. In Indianapolis, the 6-foot-5, 254-pounder ran a 4.58 in the 40-yard dash and impressed with a 10-foot-5 broad jump. The Jaguars need a WINNER, and here they find the intersection of need and BPA in Hutchinson. The point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. He was a three-year starter at BYU and could potentially be a long-term right tackle prospect for the Broncos. Philadelphia Eagles (from Washington): CB Joey Porter Jr. 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. There's a glaring need at corner, and the value is too much to pass on at this point, whereas the Jets are in a safe enough place at tackle as long as Mekhi Becton returns to the dominant form of his rookie year. Round 2, No. 67 DEN. Related: NFL teams eager to see Darnell Washington at combine: I think theres more there. But in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. Again, I personally see cornerback as the bigger need for the Chiefs here. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. EAGAN, Minn. The NFL's New League Year begins at 3 p.m. (CT) Wednesday, but the league's attention will soon fully turn to 2022 NFL Draft, which is just over six weeks away. Mock Draft 2.0 has the same focus as my Mock 1.0 projections for how the Detroit Lions will target their two first-round picks. 12. The draft order used in this article reflects the order prior to NFL Week 12. Credit to the mock draft simulation goes to The Draft Network, and team needs are also generated from this site. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. All Rights Reserved. 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. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl Sure! The Patriots offense has had an elite slot receiver for much of the last 15 or so years between Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? 12. 12: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State. View the breakdown of each team's picks and their Even if linebacker is a bigger need, I'd expect a few other names like Quay Walker, Christian Harris and Chad Muma to come off the board before Smith. There's no consensus within the league on this receiver class at the top.". Perhaps, but I'm here for the drama of the pick in the meantime. Devin Singletary is a pending free agent and I don't think James Cook is an every-down back. 2 HST. 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. Would Philadelphia really trade with another team in its division? The predicted pick at No. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes for 43 yards in three games. This is the first pick I've repeated from Version 1.0 two weeks ago, but nothing has changed. The hope is that a healthy Wan'Dale Robinson returns and the two can complement each other for quite some time. 2. 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. There is no offseason in the NFL. ", Analysis: "He feels like a slot exclusive player, as more than 85% of his snaps came from the slot over the past two years, but he's one of the savviest receivers and best route runners in the class. Cincinnati Bengals: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame. Forbes plays tough at 6-0 and 180 pounds and has the sort of ball hawking talent the Buccaneers have been looking for more of in their secondary. The Minnesota Vikings They finished the campaign with a 13-4 record and a first-place finish in the NFC North. This pick flip is simpleI think Gardner is a better cornerback prospect. With the 20th pick, the Vikings draft Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd. 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 browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 28. The PFF mock draft simulator lists team needs next to every pick, and for the Texans at No. Watson is rising fast after putting on a freak show at the combine. Foskey (6-5, 265 pounds) was a defensive end in college but he would presumably transition to outside linebacker if selected by an NFL team that runs a base 3-4 defense. Georgia fans though will have to wait a while in Kipers eyes to see another Bulldog drafted, as he has Darnell Washington landing with the New Orleans Saints at pick No. Suh and Joseph were hired guns but Hargrave was one of most dominant interior linemen in the league last season and Cox has been a mainstay in Philly for 11 years. 1 through No. Witherspoon isn't the biggest corner available but he's got the confidence needed at that position and plenty of athleticism. The question is production: Washington had 45 catches and three touchdowns in three seasons for the Bulldogs, and Brock Bowers, a top 2024 prospect, put up much more impressive numbers, Kiper wrote. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 6. Dallas Cowboys: LB Drew Sanders, Arkansas. I turn in the card quickly if I'm Steve Keim. Watch it here. 1 CHI. Chicago has the No. 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. Apr 28, 2022, 10:04am PDT. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State. 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. An alternate mock ARI Received: Pick 12 Received: Pick 23, Pick 55, 2023 ARI 3rd PIT Received: Pick 46 Received: Pick 52, Pick 138. The Lions got a cornerback with the sixth pick but there's still work to be done on the league's 31st-ranked scoring defense. 28. With Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft in the books, Lance Zierlein projects how Rounds 2 and 3 will play out on Friday night. 1 through 32 like a real draft, taking players off the board as they were selected. Kaiir Elam CB Florida As the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Hamilton, and a couple receivers come off the board between picks 13 and 19 in Reuter's mock. 2 overall prospect (behind only Hutchinson), I didn't have any other option. 32 overall, plus the entire second round, No. ", Analysis: "Whether he's lining up off the ball to run and cover or dropping down to rush off the edge, Sanders has the length and speed to wear multiple hats in Wink Martindale's defense.". He is nearly unguardable on option routes over the middle of the field and can easily take on a Cooper Kupp or Amon-Ra St. Brown-esque slot role. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Green Bay Packers: WR Quentin Johnston, TCU. To view Easterlings complete three-round NFL mock draft, visit Draft Wire. I understand the need for a quality pass rusher, as PFF suggests here, but the Pats are adept at finding ways to manufacture pressure, and there's no guarantee of Ojabo's readiness this year anyway, given the Achilles tear suffered at his pro day in March. With Johnson off the board, I'm left with PFF's best available player at a position that isn't a huge need for Tampa. Clubs have until 4 p.m. 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. Sound familiar? The Jets still need a lot of help up front and may not be able to count on Mekhi Becton. Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News (three rounds), The predicted pick at No. 3, they simply cited "Every position." If the Lions stick and pick, I like PFF's best available player at this point. 77: Cole Strange, Offensive Line, Chattanooga. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. Houston Texans (from Cleveland): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State. We gave Philly an interior offensive lineman at No. 7. All selections were made using PFNs free Mock Draft Simulator. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. ET on March 7 to designate players before free agency begins eight days later. 34 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State, No. 101 to 3. Kirk Cousins' one-year, fully guaranteed extension tells me the Vikings are totally out on this year's quarterback class. NOW PLAYING . The Vikings need help at CB, and that could be an option here, but with rumors swirling of a Danielle Hunter trade on the horizon, beefing up edge rusher makes sense here too. 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. BUT, with a potential top-10 pick in Johnson still available here, GM Jon Robinson can't turn down the value of taking the best available player here. The predicted pick at No. ET on March 7 to designate players before free agency begins eight days later. Chicago Bears (from Indianapolis): DL Jalen Carter, Georgia. His ability to take the football away may be his best trait. 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. SHARE Samson Nacua will be proud to represent BYU, and the Utes, if he gets a shot in the NFL. Kyle Crabbs of The Draft Network (three rounds), What's new: Domino effect of last several picks, spurred by Russell Wilson trade. The Patriots need to upgrade at wide receiver in the offseason, and ESPN expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s new 2023 NFL mock draft projects New England will do that in the Its not the strongest class at the top, and there are no quarterbacks worth mortgaging the future for. Click here for Fragoza's full mock draft. Denver has five picks to use in the draft his year, which will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. Duval County now has a franchise cornerstone on offense (last year's No. John Fennelly February 24, 2023 9:55 am ET The New York Giants selected 11 players in the 2022 NFL draft, many of whom would play extensive roles for the clubs as rookies. The first round will be on April 28, followed by Rounds 2 and 3 on April 29 and the final four rounds on April 30. Last season, he caught 78 balls for 1,077 yards and 12 TDs while forcing a bunch of missed tackles. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Please check your email for a confirmation. Minnesota has drafted at No. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. As the college football season comes to an end, let's take a look at the latest first-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks predicts the Bills and Giants will add wide receivers as they seek deeper playoff runs next season. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? Sean Payton trade details: What the Broncos gave up for the coach Pete Carroll has four of the first 52 picks and upgrades his pass rush with this 6-foot-6, 275-pounder with an 86-inch wingspan. Lets look at the latest Vikings Mock Draft here at NFL Mocks, which features a quarterback, and help on defense. Back on the clock here at No. The Bucs have arguably spent more high draft capital on defensive backs in recent years than any team in the league, and they add to that haul here, giving them an embarrassment of riches in the secondary. You betcha the Vikings can look to Fargo for someone who [can] boost Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen as an outside size-speed prospect to take advantage of Kirk Cousins' big arm in Kevin O'Connell's offense. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. 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. 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. In a previous mock According to the Jimmy Johnson draft value chart, the difference in value between the first and fourth picks is a whopping 1,200 points. He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and 12: Ahmad Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The 2022 NFL season is officially in the books, meaning the first round of the draft is set. 19, the Saints face one of the most intriguing selections of the entire first round. 17. 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. Sporting News' 12th mock of the 2023 NFL Draft covers picks No. ", Analysis: "I've always been of the mind that O'Cyrus Torrence is more of a second-rounder than a first-round prospect. That's a win. This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. Carolina trades up to third pick. 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