New Orleans likely will have a new starting quarterback, so lets get that passer some help.. Plus, the Detroit Lions nab a quarterback. 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. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Walker is versatile and explosive. New York Jets: T Broderick Jones, Georgia. 8, but PFF's BPA option would still be quite a score for a team that hit on corner in the first round of the 2020 draft with A.J. The 2022 NFL season is officially in the books, meaning the first round of the draft is set. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-31. 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. Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft: Colts select Russell Wilson No. Gardner would be an ideal replacement for Patrick Peterson in Minnesota. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes for 43 yards in three games. 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. 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. 16. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. If the Lions stick and pick, I like PFF's best available player at this point. 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. This pick flip is simpleI think Gardner is a better cornerback prospect. 32 overall, plus the entire second round, No. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution), Public doubt of Kelee Ringo grows entering pivotal 2023 NFL Combine: , Public doubt of Kelee Ringo grows entering pivotal 2023 NFL Combine: A work in progress, Bryan McClendon shares why it means so much for him to coach for Georgia football, Daylen Everette earns high praise from Will Muschamp as Georgia cornerback enters crucial offseason, Bear Alexander looks forward to the challenge of replacing Jalen Carter for Georgia football, ESPN pins Georgias College Football Playoff hopes to quarterback competition, NFL teams eager to see Darnell Washington at combine: I think theres more there, Who will replace the Georgia football offensive stars participating in 2023 NFL Combine, Jordan Ross: Top 100 overall prospect out of Alabama already knows the Dawgs will get an official visit, David Sanders Jr: The nations No. Wilson packs plenty of speed and strength into a 6-foot frame, possessing the ability to turn 6 yards into 60 at any point. By Jay Drew. 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. To no surprise, Jalen Carter is once again expected to be the first Bulldog taken in the draft. Detroit Lions: LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson. 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. 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. 4. The point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. 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. Either Neal or Ekwonu would work here, but we already selected the N.C. State stud at No. ", 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. 24. 38 Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, No. High-level prospect with the lowest level of risk. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The last time the first pick in the draft was dealt was 2016, when the Rams traded up to get quarterback Jared Goff. 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 Thanks to some draft night wizardry from Howie Roseman, the Eagles traded the No. They finished the campaign with a 13-4 record and a first-place finish in the NFC North. 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. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. 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. He's a complete defender with range, coverage ability, run-stopping prowess and some pass-rush juice. Apr 28, 2022, 10:04am PDT. 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. Ojabo has all the traits of an elite stand-up pass-rusher but has effectively one season of college football under his belt. ", Analysis: "The Giants are desperate for some explosiveness at receiver. 4. So, assuming the team wants to move forward with the young quarterback already in hand, this couldn't have worked out any better. Similar situation with Ojabo, who tore his Achilles at the Michigan pro day. 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. 29. 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. 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. Check out latest mock drafts following one of the biggest events in the evaluation process. However, I can't find a suitable trade partner that's not too far down the board so I have them staying put and filling a big need with Gonzalez, the 6-2 speedster with length and a full set of skills to develop into one of the NFL's best corners. Teams are listed with their first pick selection. Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph are all set to hit free agency. 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. 6. For more draft content, check out our latest prospect rankings and mock drafts, as well as our new weekly podcast, "With the First Pick," featuring former Vikings I would argue that the Chargers' biggest area of need is actually more in line with PFF's BPA choice here. Offensive tackle, pass rushers, and cornerbacks dominate the top 10. But you'd love to provide depth and amplify a position of strength here with PFF's best available player. 30. ", Analysis: "Johnston is the big, fast and physical receiver they need. 1) Jacksonville Jaguars: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the New England Patriots a dynamic wide receiver in Round 2. I had the Bucs nabbing cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in my last version but this time around he's already gone. I think the Falcons end up looking hard at a wideout here at No. In his latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft, Kiper has three Bulldogs coming off the board in the first round. This could be a really intriguing spot not just for the Lions, but for teams that are interested in the third or fourth quarterback (remember the fifth-year option). He understands how to use his frame to high-point the ball in the air. 12. 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 value difference is 70, which is about what the Ravens' fourth-round pick is worth. Sean Payton trade details: What the Broncos gave up for the coach 23. He played in just three games and tallied five receptions for 43 yards. At 6-foot-4, he is tremendous after the catch, breaking tackles and running for long touchdowns. 3. Philadelphia Eagles (from Washington): CB Joey Porter Jr. The trade details are noted above. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. ", 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.". 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. Fans could make a case for Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II here, but Stingley is a better overall talent when performing at his peak. The Jaguars need a WINNER, and here they find the intersection of need and BPA in Hutchinson. Click here for Fornelli's full mock draft. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois. He's big, fast, confident and has the tape to match all the traits. The Vikings currently have eight overall picks. 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. 1 overall pick, Trevor Lawrence) and defense. 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. Kaiir Elam CB Florida Denver has five picks to use in the draft his year, which will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. 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. 12: Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington. 27. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. ", Analysis: "I've always been of the mind that O'Cyrus Torrence is more of a second-rounder than a first-round prospect. 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. 1. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein projects the Buccaneers and Raiders to begin new eras at quarterback. When it's all said and done I think White may be a riser who goes closer to the middle of the round, but in my mocks he has made it here both times and the Vikings are the beneficiary again. 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 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. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State. Players have already begun arriving in Indianapolis for the event, with on-field drills starting on Thursday. The Cowboys have been in this position before, albeit in the second round An elite talent is on the board when Dallas gets on the clock, but there's no guarantee of the player's availability in Year 1 due to a serious injury. 9. 12: Derek Stingley, Jr., Cornerback, LSU. 34 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State, No. 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 I had the Packers taking Branch two weeks ago but this time he's already off the board. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. This is the first pick I've repeated from Version 1.0 two weeks ago, but nothing has changed. 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. 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. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to hit their 2023 NFL draft class out of the park, and the best way to make that happen is to acquire more dart throws by trading down from the No. 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. This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. 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