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. 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. Next: Round 1 Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. 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. 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 is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. Kaiir Elam CB Florida 26. But you'd love to provide depth and amplify a position of strength here with PFF's best available player. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have plenty of pressure on him to deliver in the 2022 NFL Draft. There's no consensus within the league on this receiver class at the top.". 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Trades are in play and spoiler alert I've got two of the first three picks on the move. Freeland (6-8, 305 pounds) earned third-team All-American recognition last season after starting 13 games with the Cougars. 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 Ravens make a small move up with the help of the Seahawks, jumping over the Chargers from 22nd to 20th. 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. But not only is Davis a good athlete, he is a productive football player and served as the engine of that vaunted Georgia defense. Denver has five picks to use in the draft his year, which will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. Hayden Hurst could hit the market and even if he returns the Bengals could use a more dynamic weapon, as Hurst only averaged 8.0 yards per catch. 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. 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. 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. 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. You know what? 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. To view Easterlings complete three-round NFL mock draft, visit Draft Wire. 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. Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News (three rounds), The predicted pick at No. All of that clears the picture to select PFF's best available player and the top linebacker in this draft. 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. 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. 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 point is mute, though, since London is already off the board to begin with. 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. The first round has changed quite a bit since my last mock draft. I think the Falcons end up looking hard at a wideout here at No. 101 to 3. 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. Senior Writer/Editor. 12. 19. 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The interception totals won't blow you away he's got two in three seasons with the Huskies but he's also given up just 56 catches on 100 targets for 502 yards, 173 yards after the catch, four touchdowns, two interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 74.7. Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph are all set to hit free agency. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Hamilton is going to be a fantastic player in the league, and the Lions need as many guys of this caliber as they can get. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. His raw talent is undeniable -- and could be too much to resist for a team that just lost Randy Gregory in free agency. Stroud, Ohio State. The Jaguars could have their pick of the tight ends, and indeed we gave them Michael Mayer in each of our first two mocks. I actually think he'd be willing to move down again here and get Bresee a few picks later, but I'm not going to force it. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm has four quarterbacks coming off the board in the top 10. Baltimore moves up two spots to the 20th pick. 25. ", 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. Washington trades up to 10th pick. 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. With the 20th pick, the Vikings draft Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd. Now, the focus turns to the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Vikings will need to add more to the roster. 14. I'm sticking to my six-shooters here. 12: Derek Stingley, Jr., Cornerback, LSU. 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. He's elusive in the open field and has the speed to separate from coverage. 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. 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 There is no offseason in the NFL. Last year saw three Georgia defensive linemen all wow and cement their status as first-round picks. We just sent McDuffie to the Giants at No. Watson is rising fast after putting on a freak show at the combine. High-level prospect with the lowest level of risk. 31. The Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated rankings of the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Brock Purdy may be one-of-one, but that will not stop NFL teams from trying to find the Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. The Vikings need help stopping the run and their guy falls right to them. The Patriots could lose safety Devin McCourty and/or cornerback Jonathan Jones in free agency, so they may have to reload in the secondary. There are still questions about his lateral agility and movement freedom, but his strength was borderline dominant at the Senior Bowl. Vikings Receive: 30th Overall (196), 62nd Overall (84), 94th Overall (41) = Total 321. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein projects the Buccaneers and Raiders to begin new eras at quarterback. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl Terrell. So, assuming the team wants to move forward with the young quarterback already in hand, this couldn't have worked out any better. Arizona Cardinals (from Carolina): EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech. ", 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 Broncos do not own first- or second-round picks this year, but they hold back-to-back selections in the third round (Nos. Indianapolis trades up to the first pick. 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. Baltimore Ravens (from Seattle): WR Jordan Addison, USC. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. 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. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver): EDGE Will Anderson, Alabama. The predicted pick at No. By James Fragoza March 11, 2022 Jump around this article Click to show 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. It's still defense, defense Now they get a premier prospect at the position, too. 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. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. Hall will participate in this years NFL combine Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia. 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. 12: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State. This pick flip is simpleI think Gardner is a better cornerback prospect. 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. Assuming his medicals check out and his hamstring won't be an issue, he'll be my top-ranked wideout in this class. Click here for Trapasso's full mock draft. Similar situation with Ojabo, who tore his Achilles at the Michigan pro day. Seattle Seahawks (Baltimore): DL Bryan Bresee, Clemson. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Watch it here Maybe Jimmy Garoppolo. 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. 3 ARZ. These days, when I'm not eating, sleeping or yapping on NFL Network, I'm mock drafting. Wonnum, but Johnson can be a third impact player on their front. 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 England Patriots: S Brian Branch, Alabama. I still think the addition of Sanders especially with Leighton Vander Esch a potential free agency loss would help the Cowboys get the most out of their best player, Micah Parsons. There is no offseason in the NFL as key free agency and draft dates come up on the calendar. 20. 19, the Saints face one of the most intriguing selections of the entire first round. I'm not entirely sure why the need and BPA options end up being different players at the same position, and I would personally rather see Sauce Gardner here if the Giants do go corner. Witherspoon isn't the biggest corner available but he's got the confidence needed at that position and plenty of athleticism. Smith-Njigba was mostly a slot receiver in 2021 and is an excellent route runner with impressive athleticism. ", Analysis: "This is a home-run style fit and a home-run need filled here in this NFL mock draft. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish 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. 2. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee. An alternate mock ARI Received: Pick 12 Received: Pick 23, Pick 55, 2023 ARI 3rd PIT Received: Pick 46 Received: Pick 52, Pick 138. 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. 31 John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, No. 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! Here is the fifth version of our Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker, which includes 17 recent predictions from across the football world. The Vikings have had better luck with edge rushers than cornerbacks, so maybe they are gun shy to return to the latter well. North Carolina WR Josh Downs. 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. According to the Jimmy Johnson draft value chart, the difference in value between the first and fourth picks is a whopping 1,200 points. 29. 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