NFL Mock Draft

2022 NFL Mock Draft

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2022 NFL Mock Draft

By Bob Miller

 

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Aidan Hutchinson, Edge - Michigan

There have been rumors of Jacksonville going offense here at pick #1, but they just can’t pass on Hutchison. He has elite talent and a motor that never stops. He reminds me of Joey Bosa. Great pick for the Jags. Hutchison will be a leader on this defense for years to come.

 

2. Detroit Lions: Travon Walker, Edge - Georgia

There is talk of Walker going 1st overall. He's a wrecking crew with phenomenal talent making him too good to pass up here. Home run pick for the Lions.

 

3. Houston Texans: Derek Stingley Jr, CB - LSU

The first surprise of the draft. Stingley is a star in waiting. His talent and experience playing against top talent in the SEC tilts in his favor. He is the first defensive back off the board. 

 

4. New York Jets: Sauce Gardner, CB - Cincinnati

At 6’3” 190 lbs with 500 lbs of swag. The Jets get the guy they want. He their new franchise cornerback. Easy pick.

 

5. New York Giants: Evan Neal, OT - Alabama

The Giants biggest need is the offensive line, especially right tackle. Neal’s best position is right tackle. No-brainer here for New York.

 

6. Carolina Panthers: Ickey Ekwonu, OT - NC State

There is talk of taking a QB here or Carolina even moving this pick. In the end the Panthers take the best all around tackle in the draft. Ickey will protect their QB for the next 10 years.

 

7. New York Giants (via Bears): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge - Oregon

The Giants fill a huge void they’ve had since losing Jason Pierre-Paul. The talent here is too good to pass up. Great start for the G-Men. 

 

8. Atlanta Falcons: Garrett Wilson, WR - Ohio State

Another team that's considering taking a QB, but no quarterback in this draft should be a top 10 pick. Instead the Falcons grab their new franchise wide receiver. With their lack of WR depth.. let’s face it, they may have no choice. 

 

9. Seattle Seahawks (via Broncos): Charles Cross, OT - Mississippi State

The Seahawks consider Kenny Pickett here, but they may end up with Baker Mayfield. That allows them to focus on quite possibly their biggest need.. left tackle.

 

10. New York Jets: Drake London, WR - USC

The Jets have been shopping for a wide receiver all off-season with no success. Drake London gives Zach Wilson a tall receiver with a large catch radius. He reminds me of Mike Evans. Solid pick for New York. 

 

11. Washington Commanders: Kyle Hamilton, S - Notre Dame

Hamilton's fall stops right here. He is the defensive playmaker that Washington so desperately needs.

 

12. Minnesota Vikings: Jordan Davis, DT - Georgia

The Vikings need to address the vacancy leftover after Michael Pierce signed with Baltimore. Davis is a unicorn of an athlete at nose tackle. The scary thing is that he hasn’t even hit his potential yet.

 

13. Houston Texans: Jermaine Johnson, Edge - Florida State

The Texans considered Thibodeax with the 3rd pick, but are absolutely thrilled with taking Jermaine Johnson here at pick #13. He was a standout at the Senior Bowl workouts, and Houston is loving their draft after taking Derek Stingley earlier in the round.

 

14. Baltimore Ravens: Jameson Williams, WR - Alabama

A big surprise here. The Ravens would have possibly taken Jermaine Johnson had he been available here. George Karlaftis is in play as well, but Baltimore takes the best player available on their draft board. Williams is elite and considered by most to the best wide receiver in this draft. Fortunately for the Ravens they have depth at WR, so they can afford to let him heal properly. Another thing to consider is that Hollywood Brown is represented by Agent Tony Dandy, who also represents AJ Brown, Deebo Samuel, and DK Metcalf. Who knows how that could possibly go. The thought of having Rashod Bateman and Jameson Williams is too good to pass up for GM Eric DeCosta.

 

15. Philadelphia Eagles (via Dolphins): Devin Loyd, LB - Utah

Loyd is a great player that will instantly improve Philly’s defense. He is a field general and an excellent pass defender. He can line up against tight ends with no problem. He starts day one.

 

16. New Orleans Saints (via Eagles): Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh

Finally.. Our first quarterback is off the board. Pickett is a strong leader and has great arm talent. He can start day one and run a similar offense that Drew Brees ran. 

 

17. LA Chargers: Trevor Penning, OT - Northern Iowa

The Chargers have a need at right tackle. Penning is a big nasty mauler that will instantly improve that offensive line. Slam dunk pick here.

 

18. Philadelphia Eagles: George Karlaftis, Edge - Purdue

Philly could go wide receiver here, but Karlaftis just adds to their defense. He is an absolute bully and has a high motor. He will be a much welcomed addition in Philly. The Eagles will address wide receiver later in the draft. 

 

19. New Orleans Saints: Chris Olave, WR - Ohio State

 The Saints can’t wait to turn in this draft card. Olave gives them a wide receiver with incredible speed and tremendous upside to pair with the returning Michael Thomas.

 

20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Malik Willis, QB - Liberty

Taking Willis here doesn’t spell doom for Mitchell Trubisky just yet. They get their quarterback of the future. Being in the AFC North, you need a mobile quarterback with a big arm to combat those opposing defenses and cold weather. Great value here for Pittsburgh.

 

21. New England Patriots: Trent McDuffie, CB - Washington

This may be the easiest pick of the 1st round. McDuffie is considered by some as the best cornerback in this draft, so New England getting him at pick 21 is an absolute steal. They fill the void left by JC Jackson. This is the perfect pick for New England.

 

22. Green Bay Packers (via Raiders): Treylon Burks, WR - Arkansas

With the biggest surprise in the draft, the Packers actually take a wide receiver. Seriously though, Burks gives Aaron Rodgers a big bodied receiver that’s a great red zone target. Something Green Bay needs after trading away star wide receiver Devante Adams.

 

23. Arizona Cardinals: Devonte Wyatt, DT - Georgia

The Cardinals need help on the defensive line, and Wyatt is an absolute value here at pick 23. He was often overshadowed by teammate Jordan Davis at Georgia which is a benefit in Arizona’s favor. 

 

24. Dallas Cowboys: Zion Johnson, IOL - Boston College

Dallas needs all kinds of help in their interior offensive line. They can insert Zion Johnson day one. Solid pick.

 

25. Buffalo Bills: Andrew Booth Jr, CB - Clemson

Andrew Booth is a ball hawk, and he fills an immediate need for Buffalo. Booth and Tre’Davious White will be a fantastic tandem for quite some time.

 

26. Tennessee Titans: Tyler Smith, OT - Tulsa

Tennessee has holes at wide receiver, linebacker, and offensive line. Tyler Smith is the pick here as they can address the other positions later on due to depth. 

 

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nakobe Dean, LB - Georgia

Tampa could go safety or defensive line here, but the thought of pairing Nakoba Dean alongside Devin White pushes them to make this pick.

 

28. Baltimore Ravens (Trade with Packers): Tyler Linderbaum, C - Iowa

Ladies and gentlemen, we have our first trade. Baltimore trades back into the 1st round to take center Tyler Linderbaum. Linderbaum is considered a better prospect than Creed Humphrey was last year, and we know how good Humphrey turned out. Baltimore addresses a major need and also keeps Linderbaum away from the Cincinnati Bengals. 

 

29. Kansas City Chiefs (via 49ers): Boye Mafe, Edge - Minnesota

Kansas City gets a much needed pass rusher. Mafe is explosive. Not much more to say.

 

30. Kansas City Chiefs: Kyler Gordon, DB - Washington

The Chiefs respond to the AFC West  arms race by adding another defensive back. Gordon is extremely underrated. Some teams like him just as much as his Washington teammate, Trent McDuffie. 

 

32. Cincinnati Bengals: Kenyon Green, IOL - Texas A&M

The Bengals have addressed the offensive line in free agency and continue to do so in the draft. Protecting Joe Burrow is their top priority. This pick does nothing but help.

 

32. Detroit Lions (via Rams): Matt Corral, QB - Ole Miss

The Lions take Corral here, so they can have that 5th year option. This is a no-brainer for Detroit as they can bring him along slowly behind Jared Goff.

Bob Miller’s 2021 NFL Mock Draft

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by Bob Miller

 

1. Jacksonville Jaguars - Trevor Lawrence (QB - Clemson)

Do I really need to give a reason? He's the best QB prospect since Andrew Luck. Done.

2. NY Jets - Zach Wilson (QB - BYU)

Wilson's athletic ability, accuracy from the pocket and on the run, and leadership makes him a no brainer here for the Jets.

3. San Francisco 49ers - Justin Fields (QB - Ohio State)

The 49ers play Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray twice a year. They know what kind of a problem that type of quarterback is to defend. San Francisco decides that they need one of those QBs as well.

4. Denver Broncos - Trey Lance (QB - North Dakota State) Trade w/ Atlanta

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a trade! Atlanta trades the 4th pick to the Denver Broncos. After Denver failed to trade for Deshaun Watson, they decide that they won't fail again. They move up to get the their man, a mobile quarterback with a big arm for those cold games. Trey Lance fits that perfectly. Teddy Bridgewater is not their future, Trey Lance is.

5. Cincinnati Bengals - Ja’Marr Chase (WR - LSU)

Lots of mock drafts have Oregon LT Penei Sewell going here to the Bengals. Not mine. Ja'Marr Chase is the undisputed #1 wide receiver in this draft. Tackle is deeper is this draft than the past few years. They'll get one in the 2nd or 3rd. Cincinnati just can't pass on the opportunity to reunite Joe Burrow and his favorite WR. 

6. Miami Dolphins - Kyle Pitts (TE - Florida)

The Dolphins are thrilled to get Kyle Pitts. This once in a generation TE talent is just what they need to ensure that Tua Tagovailoa has every opportunity to succeed.

7. New England Patriots - Mac Jones (QB - Alabama) Trade w/ Detroit

We have our 2nd trade of the day! Detroit has been targeting WR Jaylen Waddle here for quite some time, but New England makes an offer that Detroit can't refuse. The Patriots get their guy! Jones needs the right situation to be successful in the NFL. What better situation to be in than being coached by Bill Belichick.

8. Carolina Panthers - Penei Sewell (LT - Oregon)

Sewell has dropped far enough. Carolina is in desperate need of a LT. Sewell starts day one and is the staple of their offensive line for the next decade.

9. Atlanta Falcons - Patrick Surtain II (CB - Alabama)

Defense is the priority for Atlanta. They traded back from pick #4 knowing that they were going to get one of the best corners available. They just happen to land the absolute best corner in this year's draft.

10. Dallas Cowboys - Jaycee Horn (CB - South Carolina)

Dallas fans are left disappointed after Patrick Surtain II gets sniped the pick before them. With cornerback being a major priority they take the best corner available. Horn is fast, physical, and will step in and start day one.

11. NY Giants - Jaelan Phillips (EDGE - Miami)

Phillips is arguably the most talented edge rusher in this class. He has had some injuries but is absolutely worth taking at pick #11. He will fill the void needed since Jason Pierre-Paul left years ago.

12. Philadelphia Eagles - Devonta Smith (WR - Alabama)

A dream come true for Philadelphia Eagles fans. They are in dire need for a WR, so what better than the unstoppable Heisman Trophy Winner. He is a bit undersized, but he's played that way his entire career. Congrats to Jaylen Hurts on getting a shiny new toy.

13. LA Chargers - Rashawn Slater (LT - Northwestern)

Los Angeles failed to land LT Orlando Brown Jr. from the Ravens. They didn't want to give what Baltimore was asking, because they knew they could land their franchise LT in this draft. Slater will be a very good left tackle in the NFL protecting Justin Herbert's blind side for years to come.

14. Minnesota Vikings - Kwity Paye (EDGE - Michigan)

Minnesota doesn’t have a second-round pick this year, so trading back is definitely a possibility. Adding a pass-rusher with this type of agility and strength opposite of Danielle Hunter may be just too hard to pass up.

15. Detroit Lions - Jaylen Waddle (WR - Alabama)

How about that. Detroit trades back with the hopes that Waddle would still be available, and he is. Waddle is a weapon that Detroit will use in many different ways. With the loss of Kenny Golladay via free agency, Waddle will targeted early and often.

16. Arizona Cardinals - Caleb Farley (CB - Virginia Tech)

With a glaring hole in the secondary left by Patrick Peterson, Arizona has to walk out of the first two rounds with a CB. Farley would have been a top-10 pick, but has fallen a bit due to the back injury concerns. Arizona believes that the reward outweighs the risk here.

17. Las Vegas Raiders - Micah Parsons (LB - Penn State)

This just makes too much sense. The Raiders need major help at linebacker, and Parsons is the best LB in this draft. Character issues prevents Parsons from being taken in the top 10, but that's not a concern for GM Mike Mayock. Jon Gruden may hurt himself running to the phone to call in this pick.

18. Miami Dolphins - Azeez Ojulari (EDGE - Georgia)

Azeez Ojulari is an edge defender with incredible speed and explosiveness. His upside is just to good for Miami to pass up.

19.Washington - Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (LB - Notre Dame)

Washington is very thin at LB. JOK is an extremely fast linebacker that can line up against slot receivers and deliver a big pop to outside runs. This combined with his leadership makes this a big get for the Football Team.

20. Chicago Bears - Christian Darrisaw (LT - Virginia Tech)

Chicago considers going with WR Rashod Bateman here, but LT is a bigger need for the Bears. Darrisaw is a top tier OT, and is too good of a value here to pass up. Chicago can grab a WR in the next couple of rounds.

21. Indianapolis Colts - Alijah Vera-Tucker (OT – USC)

Left Tackle is by far the biggest need for the Colts, and Vera-Tucker is a versatile, athletic, and strong lineman that can line up anywhere. That won't matter as the Colts will plug him in at LT immediately.

22. Tennessee Titans - Rashod Bateman (WR - Minnesota)

The Titans "had" 2 major needs: Pass rush and wide receiver. They addressed the pass rushing need via free agency by signing Bud Dupree and Denico Autry. Now they need to replace the hole at WR with Corey Davis leaving for New York. They get a solid replacement in Rashod Bateman.

23. NY Jets - Greg Newsome (CB- Northwestern)

Cornerback is a major weakness for the Jets. Head Coach Robert Saleh is going to be thrilled that he lands a talent such as Newsome here.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers - Gregory Rousseau (EDGE - Miami)

Pittsburgh has to replace EDGE with the loss of Bud Dupree. Rousseau is an absolute freak. He is 6'6/260 and has incredible reach. He has tremendous length for the position, and he's still building out his frame. He is still a little raw, but his upside is amazing.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars - Trevon Moehrig (S - TCU)

The best safety in this draft falls to the team that needs him the most. Jacksonville can use quite a bit of help on defense, and they get it here. Moehrig has great acceleration and closes on the ball quickly. He's a playmaker that Jacksonville desperately needs.

26. Cleveland Browns - Zaven Collins (LB - Tulsa)

Collins is a big, physical, and mobile linebacker that covers the middle of the field. He is fantastic against the run, which Cleveland will need to help them get over the hump against teams like Baltimore. He fills a need for Cleveland.

27. Baltimore Ravens - Joe Tryon (EDGE - Washington)

Baltimore has 3 holes to fill: EDGE, OT, and WR. Joe Tryon has elite upside as a pass rusher and will make an immediate impact for the Ravens. He opted out of the 2020 season, but his 2019 tape is fantastic. He has the potential to produce double digit sacks his rookie year in that Baltimore defense.

28. New Orleans Saints - Asante Samuel Jr. (CB - Florida State)

We all know about the Saints' salary cap situation. I wouldn't be surprised to see New Orleans trade back here, but their secondary is the top priority. They are in bad shape behind Marshon Lattimore, so drafting Samuel here makes all the sense in the world.

29. Green Bay Packers - Terrace Marshall (WR - LSU)

It's no secret that Green Bay needs help at WR behind Davante Adams. Marshall has size, speed, and great hands. He is a big target that is a mismatch for opposing corners. He will be a welcomed addition to the Packers offense.

30. Buffalo Bills - Joseph Ossai (EDGE - Texas)

I almost went with Najee Harris here, but EDGE is a bigger need for this team. They can get a RB in the next rounds. Ossai has a high motor and  high upside. He has great size and a very strong lower body. He is built for the NFL, and should be a solid EDGE defender that the Bills need.

31. Baltimore Ravens - Teven Jenkins (OT - Oklahoma State)

The Ravens were really hoping that Rashod Bateman or Terrace Marshall would fall to them here, but unfortunately that doesn't happen.  Rumor is the Ravens are shopping this pick. I'm 50/50 on the them trading back, because they already have 9 picks. With that being said they draft Teven Jenkins, a big, nasty RT with incredible size and strength. He's an elite pass protector and a fantastic run blocker. He fits right in where Orlando Brown left off.

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jayson Oweh (EDGE - Penn State)

Jason Pierre-Paul isn't getting any younger, and Oweh will be a great replacement when the time comes. He has a ton of talent but has a bit to learn. He lands in the perfect situation in Tampa. He can be a situational player for now and learn from two great pass rushers in JPP and Shaq Barrett.

 

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