This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. Moore would be another boost to a wide receiver room that saw a rookie excel down the stretch last year in Amon-Ra St. Brown. 6. 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. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. 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. Consequently, pass rusher is not high on Tennessee's priority list. The Chargers may actually be hoping Hyatt doesn't sizzle in his 40 in Indianapolis because they don't need him climbing any higher on team's boards. John Schneider must have been going through withdrawal. Thibodeaux is an interesting player with many high-level traits, but it's hard to know where he'll come off the board on April 28 -- pretty much anywhere in the first 10 picks feels possible at this point. Vikings would love to get him just outside those first 10 picks. 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. This pick flip is simpleI think Gardner is a better cornerback prospect. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Back on the clock here at No. The Giants could go with Zay Flowers, as we predicted the past two weeks, but at this point it might make more sense to wait until the second round for a pass-catcher and focus on another position of need with Smith, who is a feisty corner who thrived in the talented SEC. Senior Writer/Editor. At 6-6 and 341 pounds, Davis' freakish athleticism is quite rare -- and his presence would command enough attention from opposing offenses that it could free up J.J. Watt to maximize his impact in Year 2 with the Cards. Could Howell represent the future of the franchise? 2. 25. Following New Orleans' failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson -- and the subsequent re-signing of Jameis Winston -- a quarterback would make plenty of sense 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. Instead, they get the one edge rusher who appears to be in a tier by himself. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Chicago traded this year's first-round pick but has two selections in the second round We gave Philly an interior offensive lineman at No. Freeland (6-8, 305 pounds) earned third-team All-American recognition last season after starting 13 games with the Cougars. 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. Wilson packs plenty of speed and strength into a 6-foot frame, possessing the ability to turn 6 yards into 60 at any point. Last year saw three Georgia defensive linemen all wow and cement their status as first-round picks. "The Patriots have a new offensive coordinator in Bill O'Brien and could look completely different on that side of the ball in 2023. 12: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State. 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. BYU receiver The Chargers might very well have been hoping to grab Addison but they come out of this okay by grabbing Hyatt, who has the one thing L.A. needs more than anything in its receiving corps: SPEED. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated rankings of the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. 6. Fortunately, Forbes is still available so I can once again focus on a secondary that has a very good chance of losing some key pieces in free agency. So, assuming the team wants to move forward with the young quarterback already in hand, this couldn't have worked out any better. Jordan Davis at 6-foot-6 and 340 pounds put on a performance for the ages. It's not a matter of if but when. Its not the strongest class at the top, and there are no quarterbacks worth mortgaging the future for. But you'd love to provide depth and amplify a position of strength here with PFF's best available player. 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. He played in just three games and tallied five receptions for 43 yards. I expected to have Robinson coming off the board a little earlier this time around but, nope, here is again and once again the Bills take the plunge. It didn't actually take place until after the Chargers picked Manning first overall and the Giants picked Rivers fourth overall, but it was essentially the same thing. Houston Texans: QB Will Levis, Kentucky. Before I get to the picks, I'm going to lay out the four trades that are included in these predictions: 1. He is an excellent route-runner who can win at all three levels and the Texans really need some pass-catching talent. 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. The predicted pick at No. 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. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? Watson is rising fast after putting on a freak show at the combine. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. 16 overall pick, No. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. New York Jets: T Broderick Jones, Georgia. Las Vegas Raiders: T Paris Johnson, Ohio State. New Orleans likely will have a new starting quarterback, so lets get that passer some help.. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. Gardner-Johnson in free agency. The Eagles may need to reload up front, and Kancey has shown some dynamic traits as a potential three-technique standout. Mock Draft Presented By Seven-round 2022 NFL mock draft, Round 7: Commanders pick QB Bailey Zappe Published: Apr 22, 2022 at 11:47 AM Chad Reuter Devin Singletary is a pending free agent and I don't think James Cook is an every-down back. NOW PLAYING . The Giants know they need to put players on the field who can run and chase the Eagles for years to come. 2023 New York Giants. 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. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. 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. Lets change things up a little with the picks in the top 10. Watch it here He's a complete defender with range, coverage ability, run-stopping prowess and some pass-rush juice. Injuries and age have caught up to one of the The trade details are noted above. WebMinnesota Vikings 7-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings get CB1 in Ahmad Gardner : Making the selections through all seven rounds of a 2022 NFL Mock Draft for the Seattle came into this draft needing help all over its defensive front and, after stealing Will Anderson at number five now gets a potential force on the inside to pair him with. Houston Texans (from Cleveland): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State. 46: Martin Emerson, Cornerback, Mississippi State, The predicted pick at No. Click here for Spielberger's full mock draft. They are definitely in the market for an edge rusher and would probably have been very happy with someone like Myles Murphy or Tyree Wilson. I struggled with this one, since both players seem like viable options. An alternate mock ARI Received: Pick 12 Received: Pick 23, Pick 55, 2023 ARI 3rd PIT Received: Pick 46 Received: Pick 52, Pick 138. But not only is Davis a good athlete, he is a productive football player and served as the engine of that vaunted Georgia defense. Carolina Panthers (from Arizona): QB C.J. 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. 4 IND. 1 wideout who knows how to get open. Washington trades up to 10th pick. He's elusive in the open field and has the speed to separate from coverage. If you want consistency (and the Vikings really need it at the position), that's a pretty good indicator. If that is indeed the case, why not get the next decade-long stalwart at center. Georgia could also see cornerback Kelee Ringo and outside linebacker Nolan Smith possibly enter the first round. It is the question as old as time with Minnesota, which comes first: the cornerback or the edge rusher? Baltimore Ravens (from Seattle): WR Jordan Addison, USC. I would argue that the Chargers' biggest area of need is actually more in line with PFF's BPA choice here. Now, let the hard evaluation of QB Daniel Jones truly begin. This pick is a 300-yard tee shot straight down the fairway at TPC Sawgrass. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Kiper sees the Kansas City Chiefs taking a Bulldog with the last pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, as he has offensive tackle Broderick Jones landing with the Super Bowl champions at pick No. And he told us at the combine that he felt like he had something to prove going from the SEC to the ACC. 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Walker is versatile and explosive. Now, I've passed on Stingley a couple times here in the top 10, and with that being the case, the simulator didn't spit him out to me as an option again. 1. Well, the simulator served us up quite the predicament here, since both players have already come off the board -- and most likely will be gone by this point on April 28, as well. 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. We've got a little run on cornerbacks coalescing here, as the Steelers add to a secondary that might not be able to keep Cameron Sutton. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. Stroud is the more popular pick here at the moment, I just get the feeling that Levis is going to rise as we continue through this pre-draft process. White has a lot to learn about playing on the edge but he's bursting with the physical tools teams want at the position. 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. In it, multiple trades near the top take place. This shouldn't cost much. Shaun O'Hara and Paul Dottino take a deep dive into Isaiah Hodgins' best plays from the 2022 season. There are corners I like more than Elam in this spot, but Linderbaum is already off the board. 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. Sound familiar? Obviously, the Ravens need at the position is enormous and Addison is fast but also a sharp route-runner who knows how to get open and find holes in zone. In a previous mock draft, ESPNs Mel Kiper had the Broncos selecting Foskey in the first round. The 2022 NFL Draft is loaded with talent on the defensive side of the ball that could immediately improve the Vikings. Arizona Cardinals (from Carolina): EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech. The Vikings currently have the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft after Minnesota went 8-9 in 2021 and finished in second place in the NFC North. The Vikings halt the fall of Stingley, who was once considered the consensus No. 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. Minnesota has drafted at No. The Ravens make a small move up with the help of the Seahawks, jumping over the Chargers from 22nd to 20th. I had the Bucs nabbing cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in my last version but this time around he's already gone. 77: Cole Strange, Offensive Line, Chattanooga. 12: George Karlaftis, Edge Rusher, Purdue. 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. If for some reason Skoronski will have to kick inside where that would be less of an issue, he'd likely excel at guard and the Titans could use a talent infusion on the interior line, too. So he'd happily welcome another smooth-moving explosive end to the mix. 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. Minnesota Vikings 2022 NFL Mock Draft The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era with a brand new head coach and general manager. 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. Sporting News' 12th mock of the 2023 NFL Draft covers picks No. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Honestly, even if McDuffie had been available, I still would've gone with Karlaftis, given the value of edge rushers in today's league and the relative absence of a premier one in Seattle since Frank Clark was traded. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans, Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 16. At 6-foot-4, he is tremendous after the catch, breaking tackles and running for long touchdowns. The short answer: Probably. They still have their choice of the two defenders they would have been mulling over at number one. I'll admit I'm starting to wonder if there is some substance to these rumors that the Bears may trade Justin Fields instead of the top pick, but I'm not willing to take that plunge yet. The Titans have a terrific trio of pass rushers up front, with Harold Landry and Bud Dupree coming off the edge while Jeffery Simmons causes havoc from the interior. It's no secret the Jets need a pass rusher. 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Several of those QB-needy teams also have new head coaches, which seems like the perfect time to start over with a talented rookie. ", Analysis: "Clark Phillips III is a flat-out dog in coverage. 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. 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. 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. 1 CHI. Check out latest mock drafts following one of the biggest events in the evaluation process. Again, I personally see cornerback as the bigger need for the Chiefs here. Would have loved Garrett Wilson here for the immediate impact, but he went off the board to the Texans, so the choice is PFF's best available. 2022 NFL Mock Draft | Picks 1-16. Over the last two seasons, his opponent passer ratings allowed have been 52.1, and 52.0. Apr 28, 2022, 10:04am PDT. Click here for Fornelli's full mock draft. 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. 12: Ahmad Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati. 46: Christian Harris, Linebacker, Alabama, The predicted pick at No. A strong performance at the NFL combine should help vault him up in the draft, including possibly into the top 10. 25. The Vikings traded with both the Lions and the Packers within the first 34 picks last year. 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. ", 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. Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia. ", 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. As one season ends, another begins. View the breakdown of each team's picks and their 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. Gardner would be an ideal replacement for Patrick Peterson in Minnesota. Which way could the Minnesota Vikings go with their 2022 NFL Draft selections at the all-important bye week? 18. So a trade market could certainly develop. The Ohio State star's 2022 season was derailed by a hamstring injury. 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. His raw talent is undeniable -- and could be too much to resist for a team that just lost Randy Gregory in free agency. Click here for D'Andrea's full mock draft. 12: Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois. Watch it here. The Bolts made clear their intentions to upgrade their 30th-ranked rush defense from last season with their free agency acquisitions of Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson. The Patriots offense has had an elite slot receiver for much of the last 15 or so years between Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 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", Pick: John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, Analysis: "John Michael Schmitz is a powerful interior offensive lineman who can play guard or center. 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. Gardner is another player who is poised for the top 10 after a great showing at the scouting combine. 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. Williams offers extreme athleticism and big-play production, but the torn ACL from January's national title game might put some question into the immediacy of his contributions to New Orleans' offense. In his latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft, Kiper has three Bulldogs coming off the board in the first round. With their second pick in the third round, Denver adds Notre Dame edge defender Isaiah Foskey in Easterlings mock. Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Patriots take Ohio State star in new NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. 12: Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington. 23. North Carolina WR Josh Downs. Lets look at the latest Vikings Mock Draft here at NFL Mocks, which features a quarterback, and help on defense. He's an upside prospect, no doubt, but it's hard to not get excited about the ultra-smooth and explosive aspects of his game. The predicted pick at No. ", Analysis: "Flowers lined up out wide on almost two-thirds of his snaps at BC, and while that may not be how he's used at the next level, he has the speed and route traits that Giants coach Brian Daboll could use on third down, specifically. The Colts are finally going to get off the veteran-QB-bridge carousel and get married to another rookie. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have plenty of pressure on him to deliver in the 2022 NFL Draft. 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 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. He's explosive, athletic, and able to bend around offensive tackles along the edge or use his twitchiness to slice inside and get to the quarterback. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Would Philadelphia really trade with another team in its division? 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. video. You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 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 The last two times they picked a quarterback first overall (Peyton Manning, Andrew Luckwe shall not speak of Jeff George) turned out pretty well. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the Detroit Lions a big-bodied quarterback in Round 3. Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft: Colts select Russell Wilson No. Well, he did that and then some, then he dominated the Senior Bowl, and followed that up with an electric workout in Indy. Detroit also re-upped safety Tracy Walker III this offseason with a three-year, $25 million contract. 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. He understands how to use his frame to high-point the ball in the air. All of that clears the picture to select PFF's best available player and the top linebacker in this draft. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Jason Kelce is back for another season, but this feels like a curtain call for the 12th-year pro and five-time Pro Bowler. 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. 2022 NFL Draft: First-round order, top three needs for all 32 teams, Five most difficult 2022 NFL Draft prospects to evaluate; three quarterbacks in make-or-break year, 2022 NFL Draft: Pro comparisons and analytical team fits for top edge prospects. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. I really like the physical, big-bodied wideout's potential within this Packers offense. What you have to love about Karlaftis is the motor never stops. McDuffie certainly qualifies as a possible future star. Apparently, given that Walker's name didn't even come up until No. 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. ET on March 7 to designate players before free agency begins eight days later. Indianapolis trades up to the first pick. Click here for Sikkema's full mock draft. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. There is no offseason in the NFL. Things haven't quite worked out for the last first-round wideout the Patriots picked, N'Keal Harry, but that shouldn't scare Bill Belichick away from selecting a much more refined player. Cincinnati Bengals: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame. 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. 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). If the Commanders can get in position to nab Richardson, who might not be ready to start in Week One anyway, they really shouldn't pass up the chance. The Packers like tall receivers and Johnston is 6-4 and 215 pounds and can get downfield quickly with his long strides or turn shorter passes into big gains with his explosiveness in the open field. Branch feels like a Bill Belichick type of player and has the versatility to make an immediate impact at several different spots in the defensive backfield. The Lions are short on high-end talent in the middle of their defense and Simpson would be an immediate and significant upgrade. There's always some risk in drafting a wide receiver coming off a hamstring injury, but there's no denying that Smith-Njigba is a very talented player and worthy of being selected in Round 1. 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. The perennial search for someone who can get to the quarterback continues for the Falcons, who have recorded a total of 68 sacks over the last three seasons combined. The Chiefs here both players seem like viable options gives the Detroit Lions a vikings 2022 draft picks mock quarterback round. 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