Feb 28, 2023 at 08:00 AM. This is a good bit lower than from where most mock drafts have Jones landing, with most having him land in the early to mid-teens. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every Monday and Thursday at 2 p.m. Hyatt provides plenty of it. That's enough to keep him ahead of Florida State's Jermaine Johnson II and Georgia's Travon Walker as the Vikings pick at No. Smith-Njigba was mostly a slot receiver in 2021 and is an excellent route runner with impressive athleticism. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter sees six trades taking place in Round 1, including three that involve the Chicago Bears. 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. I'm sticking to my six-shooters here. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. 1. They still have their choice of the two defenders they would have been mulling over at number one. Team evaluators are going to forgive some of his stumbles in 2022 as they focus more on his measurables and get won over by his interviews. 15. 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. 2022 NFL Draft: Which team most needs to select a quarterback in Round 1? 46: Christian Harris, Linebacker, Alabama, The predicted pick at No. ", Analysis: "Adding a presence like Jaxon Smith-Njigba to go with the emerging Isaiah Hodgins would allow for the Giants' offense to stabilize and take off in year two under Brian Daboll.". The Patriots could lose safety Devin McCourty and/or cornerback Jonathan Jones in free agency, so they may have to reload in the secondary. Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon. 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. NOW PLAYING . 12: Ahmad Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati. Imagine having a big three of Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and Bijan Robinson, the Texas runner is indeed one of the best RB prospects in years. 1 through No. 12: Derek Stingley, Jr., Cornerback, LSU. Chicago has the No. This is a player who's going to provide the Jags with an immediate impact on the field while simultaneously boosting the club's culture. The Ravens make a small move up with the help of the Seahawks, jumping over the Chargers from 22nd to 20th. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Big Blue Kickoff Live 2/24 | Dynamics of the Coaching Staff Picks 25-31 48:06 - Mock draft recap. 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. You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. View the picks With that as the backdrop, here's how this NEED-vs.-BPA thought exercise played out Jacksonville's biggest need is not a position. New York Jets: T Broderick Jones, Georgia. Buffalo Bills: RB Bijan Robinson, Texas. WebMalik Willis Kendall Warner/AP / Shutterstock 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. This is a great outcome for the Seahawks, too. 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! 9. 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. The Patriots offense has had an elite slot receiver for much of the last 15 or so years between Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. In the third round, the Packers grab a new tight end for Aaron Rodgers. 1 cornerback but has since fallen back with the likes of "Sauce" Gardner, Trent McDuffie and others. ", Analysis: "Clark Phillips III is a flat-out dog in coverage. Gardner-Johnson in free agency. The Jets still need a lot of help up front and may not be able to count on Mekhi Becton. 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. Cincinnati Bengals: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame. 10. 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. 4. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. His 12 sacks and 45 pressures were both top-15 numbers in the country last season, and he's a great value pick for Minnesota at No. He'd benefit greatly from Smith-Njigba, a true No. This gave me a NEED and BPA option in each first-round slot. 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. 8. Smith-Njigba is coming off a season in which a nagging hamstring injury limited him to five catches total, but he led Ohio State in catches (95) and yards (1,606) in 2021. Murphy is quick off the ball and has a well-developed arsenal of pass-rush moves. The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft will start on Thursday, April 27, in Kansas City, Missouri with the second and third rounds on Friday, April 28, followed by rounds four through seven on Saturday, April 29. Ojabo was the Barnum to Hutchinson's Bailey, recording 11 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 13 games in Michigan's breakthrough 2021 forcing five fumbles along the way. Players have already begun arriving in Indianapolis for the event, with on-field drills starting on Thursday. The predicted pick at No. 31. There are corners I like more than Elam in this spot, but Linderbaum is already off the board. 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. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans, Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. 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. Its not the strongest class at the top, and there are no quarterbacks worth mortgaging the future for. 24. That would be two years in a row that the Chiefs took an edge rusher at the end of the first round, but they need an upgrade over Frank Clark and a young bookend for George Karlaftis. Finding a solid corner who can deal with a heavy workload is paramount for Green Bay, since Packers' CB1, Jaire Alexander, has established himself as a premier player at the position and someone opposing teams like to avoid. The Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. 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. I really like the physical, big-bodied wideout's potential within this Packers offense. There is no offseason in the NFL. 3. With the 20th pick, the Vikings draft Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd. 3 overall. Kaiir Elam CB Florida 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. His raw talent is undeniable -- and could be too much to resist for a team that just lost Randy Gregory in free agency. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. Gardner is another player who is poised for the top 10 after a great showing at the scouting combine. Click here for Sikkema's full mock draft. There is no offseason in the NFL. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. Houston Texans: QB Will Levis, Kentucky. This week, the football world gathers in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Talent wins out over size concerns. This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the last time the Packers selected a receiver in the first round (Javon Walker back in 2002). I didn't give much consideration to Stingley here, as Ekwonu feels like a much safer pick, given Stingley's lack of production since his sensational 2019 campaign. To no surprise, Jalen Carter is once again expected to be the first Bulldog taken in the draft. He is an excellent route-runner who can win at all three levels and the Texans really need some pass-catching talent. So the Panthers get the third OT off the board in this exercise in Neal, an athletic freak who could easily be the No. 26. He's going all-out on every snap, and he's strong enough and quick enough to make a lot of blockers look foolish. 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. 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 ", Analysis: "Johnston is the big, fast and physical receiver they need. 6. The Vikings have some outside issues with end Everson Griffin and linebackers Nick Vigil and Anthony Barr [scheduled to become free agents]. Scott Smith. 22. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. 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. Kyle Crabbs of The Draft Network (three rounds), What's new: Domino effect of last several picks, spurred by Russell Wilson trade. 28. 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. 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. Alabama is the only other school with multiple selections. The predicted pick at No. There is no offseason in the NFL as key free agency and draft dates come up on the calendar. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Detroit Lions: LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson. Yes, Anthony Richardson is right there, but until further notice I am continuing to operate on the notion that the Raiders will go the veteran route to replace Derek Carr. The predicted pick at No. The team owning the first pick in the draft ostensibly already has a young franchise quarterback; there are several quarterbacks in this year's draft who could reasonably be considered worthy of that top pick; and there are multiple teams desperate enough at the game's most important position to make a dramatic move. 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. 29. Wonnum, but Johnson can be a third impact player on their front. James Fragoza of Pro Football Network (three rounds). 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. You know what? After not seeing a signal-caller come off the board in the first 18 slots, we suddenly get back-to-back QB picks. 20. But you'd love to provide depth and amplify a position of strength here with PFF's best available player. If you want consistency (and the Vikings really need it at the position), that's a pretty good indicator. 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. Click here for D'Andrea's full mock draft. The Minnesota Vikings put together their best season in recent history in 2022. Stroud, Ohio State. 12 overall twice in team history, selecting quarterback Christian Ponder in 2011 and running back (and Vikings Ring of Honor member) Chuck Foreman back in 1973. Green Bay Packers: WR Quentin Johnston, TCU. Denver has five picks to use in the draft his year, which will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. Sanders has some of the same off-ball/edge versatility; pairing those two would give Dan Quinn a chance to get very creative and keep opposing offenses guessing. The Panthers might have been able to land Anthony Richardson at number nine, but Stroud is more prepared to start from Day One and the Panthers have enough talent on their roster to compete right away in a shaky NFC South. 67 and 68 overall). 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. 2022 NFL mock draft: Need vs. Best player available Published: Apr 11, 2022 at 03:48 PM Rhett Lewis NFL Network Host Jeremiah Mock 4.0 Schrager 3.0 He played in just three games and tallied five receptions for 43 yards. There's no consensus within the league on this receiver class at the top.". The Minnesota Vikings Indy's next pick, number 35 overall, is only worth 550 points. video. 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. Kiper, who has Carter as his top overall prospect, sees the Georgia defensive tackle landing with the Chicago Bears at pick No. There are still questions about his lateral agility and movement freedom, but his strength was borderline dominant at the Senior Bowl. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every Monday and Thursday at 2 p.m. 4. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. But the Jaguars also have guard Ben Bartch coming back from a knee injury and could use a high-end interior blocker to pair with Brandon Scherff and help create lanes for Travis Etienne. Some analysts have Wilson ranked ahead of Murphy and he play with a bit more power. The predicted pick at No. What NFL quarterback draft prospects could be this year's hidden gem? 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. So I think it's pretty obvious the Colts are going to have to throw in their 2024 first-rounder to get this done. 13. 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. Only Cameron Dantzler played at an above-average level among the Vikings cornerbacks in 2022, and if new Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell is going to succeed at his position, he'll need at least one more potential star at the position. 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. The median value of a 2024 first is 1,000 points, so let's say they send over that pick plus third and fifth-rounders this year. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He's elusive in the open field and has the speed to separate from coverage. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. 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. 4. video. Yes, Karlaftis is already gone, but if Walker remains on the board for the Vikings' pick, they'll be off the clock about as quickly as it takes new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to write the Georgia product's name on the card. Van Ness uses both power and a good bend to get to the quarterback and would pair well with the ageless Cameron Jordan, 30. Well, this is an absolute no-brainer. They couldn't go wrong by taking the best available offensive lineman as they attempt to build a fortress around Joe Burrow. Round 2, No. That said, I personally feel the need was higher elsewhere, particularly at edge rusher, with high-level prospects like Travon Walker and Kayvon Thibodeaux still available. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. 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. New Orleans Saints (from San Francisco through Miami and Denver): EDGE Lukas Van Ness, Iowa, This is a bit of a fall for Van Ness, who went 20th in each of our first two mock drafts, but that works out well for the Saints, who are working hard to get a rough cap situation under control and could very well lose Marcus Davenport just as they did Trey Hendrickson in 2021. With ideal length and smooth footwork, the ball-hawking three interceptions in each of past three seasons cornerback has the versatility to excel in either press or off coverage. I had Northwestern's Peter Skoronski here two weeks ago, but persistent notes about his short arms now have me feeling he will fall a little bit down the list. The energetic pass rusher could step in immediately to spark a front line that needs another QB hunter. 1 overall pick, Trevor Lawrence) and defense. Follow the Broncos Wire Podcast: 34 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State, No. 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. 37 Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State, No. If that is indeed the case, why not get the next decade-long stalwart at center. The Broncos do not own first- or second-round picks this year, but they hold back-to-back selections in the third round (Nos. 12: Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington. 21. The first round has changed quite a bit since my last mock draft. ", Analysis: "Johnston is an explosive vertical playmaker that should give Jones a big target to throw to and make things easier for him in the passing game. ", Analysis: "I've always been of the mind that O'Cyrus Torrence is more of a second-rounder than a first-round prospect. Apparently, given that Walker's name didn't even come up until No. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. 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. 1 tackle on their draft board. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. 25 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, Analysis: "Smith-Njigba barely saw the field during the 2022 season because of injuries but he's still one of the top wideouts in the class. 1 overall 2025 prospect loves Georgia a lot, Georgia football recruiting: The many many things DawgNation learned at the Under Armour Atlanta camp, Georgia football podcast: The NFL draft could reinforce what makes UGA culture special, Glenn Schumann to remain at Georgia after interviewing with Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Carter to reportedly not workout for teams at 2023 NFL Combine. 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. 67 DEN. Hall will participate in this years NFL combine BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. Ojabo has all the traits of an elite stand-up pass-rusher but has effectively one season of college football under his belt. These days, when I'm not eating, sleeping or yapping on NFL Network, I'm mock drafting. ", 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. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee. 12. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. As the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Hamilton, and a couple receivers come off the board between picks 13 and 19 in Reuter's mock. 16. Brock Purdy may be one-of-one, but that will not stop NFL teams from trying to find the The 2022 NFL Draft is slated to be held from April 28-30. The Eagles signed Kyzir White in free agency and they have some young players in the linebacker room, but Dean would provide an instant injection of alpha-dog talent to this defense. Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. Washington Commanders (from New Orleans through Philadelphia): QB Anthony Richardson, Florida. So let's go ahead and give the Jets the cover man who very well might've been the first CB off the board in the 2020 draft if he'd been eligible. Now, the focus turns to the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Vikings will need to add more to the roster. Before I get to the picks, I'm going to lay out the four trades that are included in these predictions: 1. The Commanders move up from the 16th spot, trading with the Eagles. The 2022 NFL Draft is loaded with talent on the defensive side of the ball that could immediately improve the Vikings. So I love the "need" selection of Ekwonu, even with Laremy Tunsil at LT. Houston sends Ekwonu to the right side in this scenario, allowing the Texans to get their five best O-linemen on the field -- and giving the franchise a future LT option if Tunsil should move on at some point. 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. According to the Jimmy Johnson draft value chart, the difference in value between the first and fourth picks is a whopping 1,200 points. Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia. There's plenty of potential for an above-average pass rusher here, and those are always valuable. Next: Round 1 As one season ends, another begins. Here are the top 25 wide receiver prospects in this years draft class according to the consensus big board. It's finally time for the 2022 NFL Draft.The NFC West does not figure to be one of the busier teams on the first couple days of the draft, what with two of its four teams having traded away their first-round picks, but the division is home to the defending Super Bowl champions, as well as two teams in major transition and another where there have Maybe Jimmy Garoppolo. With how Jermaine Johnson II performed at the Senior Bowl and the combine, it wouldn't surprise me if he went in the top 10. London checks in as the sim's best player available. 77: Max Mitchell, Tackle, Louisiana, The predicted pick at No. In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. Now they get a premier prospect at the position, too. A disruptive three-technique DT is exactly what Matt Eberflus needs to make his defense hum in the Windy City, so the pick is Carter over an equally appealing Will Anderson. 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. ", Analysis: "The Giants need more weapons on the perimeter. 6. Trades are in play and spoiler alert I've got two of the first three picks on the move. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. In that case, though, the Titans moved all the way down to number 16, so the price was pretty steep (a future first, two seconds and two thirds). It cost the Giants a third-round pick in 2004 and first and fifth-round picks in 2005. 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. It's still defense, defense Watch it here 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. ", 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. Quay Walker also impressed on his way to becoming a first-round pick for the Green Bay Packers. 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. Compensatory picks have not been assigned and will not be included in this exercise. 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