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. Let's see what it looks like if a team trades back, then up into the top 10 2. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. 2 HST. Wilson packs plenty of speed and strength into a 6-foot frame, possessing the ability to turn 6 yards into 60 at any point. This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. Last year, 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. 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. 16 overall pick, No. In both cases, we specifically chose not to include trades, but now the gloves are off. He's going all-out on every snap, and he's strong enough and quick enough to make a lot of blockers look foolish. Tennessee Titans: T Peter Skoronski, Northwestern. 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. Freeland (6-8, 305 pounds) earned third-team All-American recognition last season after starting 13 games with the Cougars. 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. 1. As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. The first round has changed quite a bit since my last mock draft. 2022 NFL Mock Draft | Picks 1-16. It's a position they value quite a bit. You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Detroit Lions: LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson. UPDATED: Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 draft prospects, New Orleans Saints (from 49ers through Dolphins and Broncos). 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. Google Podcasts, Related Jonathan Mingo - Lets change things up a little with the picks in the top 10. 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. New York Jets: T Broderick Jones, Georgia. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II. ", Analysis: "Head coach Brian Daboll has been a master at scheming to talent, and in the right role, there may be no better receiver in this class to scheme to than Smith-Njigba. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. This shouldn't cost much. Instead, they get the one edge rusher who appears to be in a tier by himself. 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 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. The Giants know they need to put players on the field who can run and chase the Eagles for years to come. After not seeing a signal-caller come off the board in the first 18 slots, we suddenly get back-to-back QB 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. I really like the physical, big-bodied wideout's potential within this Packers offense. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. Flowers is an electric playmaker with sticky hands and outstanding route-running skills. 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. Quay Walker also impressed on his way to becoming a first-round pick for the Green Bay Packers. 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 Fragoza's full mock draft. 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. 15, and I don't see OT as the team's most immediate need, so I'd rather hop on PFF's BPA option. Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. Minnesota has drafted at No. 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. 12: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. Check out latest mock drafts following one of the biggest events in the evaluation process. As the college football season comes to an end, let's take a look at the latest first-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft. Chicago has the No. I had the Bucs nabbing cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in my last version but this time around he's already gone. To view Easterlings complete three-round NFL mock draft, visit Draft Wire. The Titans have now officially parted ways with Taylor Lewan and offensive tackle is their top need. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans, Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. I don't doubt that the Commanders are sincere about starting 2022 fifth-rounder Sam Howell in 2023, but it seems unwise to put too much stock in his ability to become the long-term starter. They throw in a 2024 sixth to make up the difference. 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. Think: Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith. He understands how to use his frame to high-point the ball in the air. Back on the clock here at No. The Patriots could lose safety Devin McCourty and/or cornerback Jonathan Jones in free agency, so they may have to reload in the secondary. 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. Offensive tackle, pass rushers, and cornerbacks dominate the top 10. Quarterback: Is someone going to bet the franchise on a big trade up to draft a QB? 33 through No. 7. 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. 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 top of the board at tight end is a little muddled right now and the upcoming Combine could provide more clarity, but for now I'll go with Mayer, who is a true three-down tight end who can help in the run game as well. 24. There is no offseason in the NFL. 4. One of them is Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was projected to go to the Patriots in the first round of ESPN expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s new 2023 NFL Mock Draft published Tuesday. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! He can line up anywhere on Minnesota's front for new defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and can be downright disruptive. The Vikings select 12th in the event on April 28th, a prime spot to draft a cornerback, EDGE rusher, or one of the class quarterbacks. 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 following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 6. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. It's not a matter of if but when. 34 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State, No. Either Neal or Ekwonu would work here, but we already selected the N.C. State stud at No. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. 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. 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. 3. New Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watched a great pass rush help his former team, the Rams, to a Super Bowl. 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. 4. Olave's off the board, but Burks is no slouch here at No. Walker is versatile and explosive. This pick is a 300-yard tee shot straight down the fairway at TPC Sawgrass. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. 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. The Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. New York Giants: CB Cam Smith, South Carolina. Click here for D'Andrea's full mock draft. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! With the first of those picks, Easterling mocked BYU offensive tackle Blake Freeland to Denver. He has All-Pro upside on the perimeter. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. Gardner would be an ideal replacement for Patrick Peterson in Minnesota. Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon. 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. 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. An alternate mock ARI Received: Pick 12 Received: Pick 23, Pick 55, 2023 ARI 3rd PIT Received: Pick 46 Received: Pick 52, Pick 138. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish Please check your email for a confirmation. With Walker finally off the board, here's a chance for the Texans to continue building around last year's third-round QB selection, Davis Mills, by handing him a stud at wideout. So, assuming the team wants to move forward with the young quarterback already in hand, this couldn't have worked out any better. The simulation is clearly trying to upgrade the Giants' secondary with the franchise's second top-10 pick. 12: George Karlaftis, Edge Rusher, Purdue. 67 DEN. 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. He'd benefit greatly from Smith-Njigba, a true No. 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. In it, multiple trades near the top take place. 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. Sure! 12: Ahmad Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati. ", Analysis: "The Giants need more weapons on the perimeter. The Minnesota Vikings Here's a look at our fifth Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: The predicted pick at No. WebMock Draft Simulator. 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. Last year saw three Georgia defensive linemen all wow and cement their status as first-round picks. They couldn't go wrong by taking the best available offensive lineman as they attempt to build a fortress around Joe Burrow. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. There's plenty of potential for an above-average pass rusher here, and those are always valuable. BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) throws the ball while playing the East Carolina Pirates Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Provo. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. 1 CHI. Apple Podcasts They still have their choice of the two defenders they would have been mulling over at number one. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. 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. 26. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-31. 2 overall prospect (behind only Hutchinson), I didn't have any other option. White has a lot to learn about playing on the edge but he's bursting with the physical tools teams want at the position. 2023 New York Giants. 101 to 3. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? So I think it's pretty obvious the Colts are going to have to throw in their 2024 first-rounder to get this done. And in this projection, we get a second-round quarterback run, with Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and Matt Corral all coming off the board. The Jaguars could have their pick of the tight ends, and indeed we gave them Michael Mayer in each of our first two mocks. He was a three-year starter at BYU and could potentially be a long-term right tackle prospect for the Broncos. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. In his latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft, Kiper has three Bulldogs coming off the board in the first round. Washington Commanders (from New Orleans through Philadelphia): QB Anthony Richardson, Florida. Vikings would love to get him just outside those first 10 picks. 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. Green Bay Packers: WR Quentin Johnston, TCU. "The Patriots have a new offensive coordinator in Bill O'Brien and could look completely different on that side of the ball in 2023. 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 A strong performance at the NFL combine should help vault him up in the draft, including possibly into the top 10. Apr 28, 2022, 10:04am PDT. I struggled with this one, since both players seem like viable options. 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. Terry McLaurin is one of my favorite receivers in the league. ESPN lead NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper revealed his latest 2023 mock draft. Washington trades up to 10th pick. Click here for Fornelli's full mock draft. In his pre-combine three-round NFL mock draft, Draft Wires Luke Easterling has the Denver Broncos selecting an offensive lineman and a pass rusher with their first two picks. 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. 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. James Fragoza of Pro Football Network (three rounds). Seattle Seahawks (Baltimore): DL Bryan Bresee, Clemson. He could play on the outside in the pros, too. I had the Packers taking Branch two weeks ago but this time he's already off the board. This weeks NFL combine will greatly impact draft boards, as prospects move up and down based on their performances at the 2023 NFL Combine. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State. 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