This year, the fireworks could start right away due to a relatively uncommon set of circumstances. He will fit well in Wink Martindale's man-heavy defense. ", Analysis: "I've always been of the mind that O'Cyrus Torrence is more of a second-rounder than a first-round prospect. Over the last two seasons, his opponent passer ratings allowed have been 52.1, and 52.0. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. Witherspoon isn't the biggest corner available but he's got the confidence needed at that position and plenty of athleticism. ", 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.". 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. 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. Apparently, given that Walker's name didn't even come up until No. Lets look at the latest Vikings Mock Draft here at NFL Mocks, which features a quarterback, and help on defense. Pitre boosts a Kansas City secondary that also lost Tyrann Mathieu this offseason. 1 overall. They still have their choice of the two defenders they would have been mulling over at number one. The Ohio State star's 2022 season was derailed by a hamstring injury. They throw in a 2024 sixth to make up the difference. 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. Similar situation with Ojabo, who tore his Achilles at the Michigan pro day. In our first addition to Mock Draft Season, we give the Buccaneers some secondary help and predict one of the team's division rivals to dip into the quarterback pool, The Buccaneers land another edge rusher for their rotation as the quarterbacks fall and players in the trenches dominate the top seven picks, This particular mock draft has an unusual set of rules: Each team is barred from drafting any player that it has taken in any of our previous mock efforts, which led to a shakeup in the top 10 and some talented prospects falling down the board, Offensive tackles and edge rushers are dominating the top of the draft, which helps keep a coveted player for the Buccaneers on the board later in the first round, We're running a second-round mock draft based on last week's first-rounder, and the Buccaneers end up with some intriguing help for the secondary, In our latest Mock Draft, we had to make a minimum of six trades in the first round, and the Buccaneers were one of the teams on the move, Every other week, our Mock Drafts are going to take a different approach, and this time around it's to focus solely on the Bucs' six picks in the 2022 draft and who they could be targeting in each round, For the second mock in a row, the Bucs get some edge-rushing help, although the specific projected pick, who happens to be an instate prospect, is not the same. 46: Jalen Pitre, Safety, Baylor, The predicted pick at No. ", Analysis: "Clark Phillips III is a flat-out dog in coverage. Tennessee Titans: T Peter Skoronski, Northwestern. 1 through 32 like a real draft, taking players off the board as they were selected. 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. 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. Kirk Cousins' one-year, fully guaranteed extension tells me the Vikings are totally out on this year's quarterback class. He'll improve the run and pass game for the G-Men. Chicago traded this year's first-round pick but has two selections in the second round Georgia is tied with Ohio State for the most players in Kipers mock draft with three. But you'd love to provide depth and amplify a position of strength here with PFF's best available player. 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. After trading Davante Adams this offseason, the need at wideout is clear. The Minnesota Vikings put together their best season in recent history in 2022. Chicago has the No. Ultimately, I chose one or the other for each pick, chronologically working my way from No. 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. 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. We haven't seen a trade analogous to this one since 2004, which was the famous Eli Manning, Philip Rivers swap. Compensatory picks have not been assigned and will not be included in this exercise. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II. The predicted pick at No. Its not the strongest class at the top, and there are no quarterbacks worth mortgaging the future for. Instead, they get the one edge rusher who appears to be in a tier by himself. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! The 49ers moved up from number 12 to number three in 2021 to get Trey Lance, and it cost them two more firsts and a third. Again, I personally see cornerback as the bigger need for the Chiefs here. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl, Sean Payton trade details: What the Broncos gave up for the coach, 5 worst coaches in Denver Broncos history, Every time the Broncos have used a franchise tag in the past, 12 ex-Broncos coaches who joined other NFL teams this offseason, 8 players Broncos should let walk during NFL free agency, 2023 NFL mock draft: Broncos select OT and OLB in 3rd round, Gallery: Broncos' top draft picks from the last 12 NFL combines, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 12: Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia. This shouldn't cost much. Click here for Sikkema's full mock draft. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. Think: Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith. Sound familiar? NOW PLAYING . Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Lloyd is a nice fit on the second level of the Ravens' defense, joining fellow young 'backers Patrick Queen, Tyus Bowser and Odafe Oweh. He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and 23. The energetic pass rusher could step in immediately to spark a front line that needs another QB hunter. 77: Zach Carter, Defensive Tackle, Florida. I did give some consideration to Raimann, but Philly has some solid resources at tackle, so planning for the future at center -- while providing some depth and flexibility immediately on the interior of the offensive line -- makes more sense to me. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm has four quarterbacks coming off the board in the top 10. With the 20th pick, the Vikings draft Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd. Talent wins out over size concerns. 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. 1 tackle on their draft board. The Vikings have a tenacious pass-rush duo in Danielle Hunter and D.J. The predicted pick at No. 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. The first round has changed quite a bit since my last mock draft. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. This pick flip is simpleI think Gardner is a better cornerback prospect. That's right it's mock draft time. Before I get to the picks, I'm going to lay out the four trades that are included in these predictions: 1. 2022 NFL Draft: Which team most needs to select a quarterback in Round 1? Philadelphia Eagles: DL Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh. There is no offseason in the NFL. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. 37 Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State, No. Big Blue Kickoff Live 2/24 | Dynamics of the Coaching Staff Picks 25-31 48:06 - Mock draft recap. 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. Lewis Cine was the final pick of the 2022 first round as he landed with the Minnesota Vikings. 34 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State, No. The predicted pick at No. Which way could the Minnesota Vikings go with their 2022 NFL Draft selections at the all-important bye week? The predicted pick at No. Minnesota has drafted at No. 12: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State. He understands how to use his frame to high-point the ball in the air. 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. Clubs have until 4 p.m. Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft: Colts select Russell Wilson No. Denver has five picks to use in the draft his year, which will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. 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. 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. Arizona Cardinals (from Carolina): EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. 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. That's actually a bit of an overpay but its worth it. I had the Packers taking Branch two weeks ago but this time he's already off the board. 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. 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 Bills took Northern Iowa tackle Spencer Brown on Day 2 of last year's draft and he started a good chunk of games at right tackle, so I'd be a little surprised if Brown's college teammate, Trevor Penning, were the choice here. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl WebMalik Willis Kendall Warner/AP / Shutterstock 1. 67 and 68 overall). James Fragoza of Pro Football Network (three rounds). 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. Houston Texans (from Cleveland): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State. 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. Kaiir Elam CB Florida The Jets still need a lot of help up front and may not be able to count on Mekhi Becton. 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. Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago): QB Bryce Young, Alabama. He can line up anywhere on Minnesota's front for new defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and can be downright disruptive. 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. video. Chicago Bears (from Indianapolis): DL Jalen Carter, Georgia. 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. The Jaguars could have their pick of the tight ends, and indeed we gave them Michael Mayer in each of our first two mocks. video. Calais Campbell's re-signing over the weekend lessens the immediate need at defensive line, helping Lloyd feel like the better value for Baltimore in this slot. This weeks NFL combine will greatly impact draft boards, as prospects move up and down based on their performances at the 2023 NFL Combine. Vikings Receive: 30th Overall (196), 62nd Overall (84), 94th Overall (41) = Total 321. Related: NFL teams eager to see Darnell Washington at combine: I think theres more there. Seattle Seahawks (Baltimore): DL Bryan Bresee, Clemson. 28. 1 wideout who knows how to get open. Sean Payton trade details: What the Broncos gave up for the coach 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. If the Lions stick and pick, I like PFF's best available player at this point. ", Analysis: "Quentin Johnston gives the Giants some height in the pass game. Let's see what it looks like if a team trades back, then up into the top 10 There are still questions about his lateral agility and movement freedom, but his strength was borderline dominant at the Senior Bowl. 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. The point value difference is 70, which is about what the Ravens' fourth-round pick is worth. He's big, fast, confident and has the tape to match all the traits. 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. You can get him the ball in so many different ways, including handoffs, jet sweeps and quick screens. 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. Perhaps, but I'm here for the drama of the pick in the meantime. 12: George Karlaftis, Edge Rusher, Purdue. I really like the physical, big-bodied wideout's potential within this Packers offense. The Giants know they need to put players on the field who can run and chase the Eagles for years to come. As the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Hamilton, and a couple receivers come off the board between picks 13 and 19 in Reuter's mock. The cool thing about this PFF tool is that you can adjust the settings to shape how the simulated picks are made -- and that's what I did in this piece, looking to explore the age-old debate of drafting for need vs. taking the best player available (BPA). In a previous mock The Vikings traded with both the Lions and the Packers within the first 34 picks last year. 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. Houston Texans: QB Will Levis, Kentucky. 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. 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. But in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. 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. Indianapolis trades up to the first pick. 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. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. The Vikings have some outside issues with end Everson Griffin and linebackers Nick Vigil and Anthony Barr [scheduled to become free agents]. 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. New England Patriots: S Brian Branch, Alabama. ", 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. 22. 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. 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 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. Minnesota Vikings: EDGE Keion White, Georgia Tech. As the college football season comes to an end, let's take a look at the latest first-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft. Who would have thought that the most impressive combine performance would come from a defensive tackle? John Schneider must have been going through withdrawal. 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. Philadelphia Eagles (from Washington): CB Joey Porter Jr. 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. His raw talent is undeniable -- and could be too much to resist for a team that just lost Randy Gregory in free agency. Detroit Lions: LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson. Las Vegas Raiders: T Paris Johnson, Ohio State. Click here for Zierlein's full mock draft. 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. ET on March 7 to designate players before free agency begins eight days later. Columnist. This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league.
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