2 HST. I have OT as a much bigger need overall for Brian Daboll's club, and while I'd prefer Evan Neal here, Cross is PFF's best player available and gives Big Blue a high-quality tackle opposite Andrew Thomas. Seattle came into this draft needing help all over its defensive front and, after stealing Will Anderson at number five now gets a potential force on the inside to pair him with. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. video. The predicted pick at No. London checks in as the sim's best player available. The Vikings have a tenacious pass-rush duo in Danielle Hunter and D.J. 4. Scott Smith. 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. So a trade market could certainly develop. Apple Podcasts He played in just three games and tallied five receptions for 43 yards. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl That's a good thing, because quarterback Mac Jones regressed last season. ", 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.". 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. Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News (three rounds), The predicted pick at No. 30. 1 through No. 12: Ahmad Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati. Think: Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith. White has a lot to learn about playing on the edge but he's bursting with the physical tools teams want at the position. Tennessee Titans: T Peter Skoronski, Northwestern. Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. 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. Following New Orleans' failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson -- and the subsequent re-signing of Jameis Winston -- a quarterback would make plenty of sense here. The point value difference is 70, which is about what the Ravens' fourth-round pick is worth. Kiper does have four tight ends being taken in the first round, with Washington being the fourth of those. April 6, 2022 11:59 am ET The first round of the 2022 NFL draft begins in three weeks. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. 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. That's right it's mock draft time. 8. I love the idea of the Saints upgrading at wideout to give Michael Thomas (assuming he's healthy) and Jameis Winston some help. 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 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. There are corners I like more than Elam in this spot, but Linderbaum is already off the board. 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 energetic pass rusher could step in immediately to spark a front line that needs another QB hunter. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Suh and Joseph were hired guns but Hargrave was one of most dominant interior linemen in the league last season and Cox has been a mainstay in Philly for 11 years. In a previous mock draft, ESPNs Mel Kiper had the Broncos selecting Foskey in the first round. Some analysts have Wilson ranked ahead of Murphy and he play with a bit more power. Chicago Bears (from Indianapolis): DL Jalen Carter, Georgia. 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Colts add a QB after Carson Wentz trade, Malik Willis a top-3 pick Following draft stock movement from the Combine, this 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft aims to decipher where top prospects will land in April. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have plenty of pressure on him to deliver in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Jaguars need a WINNER, and here they find the intersection of need and BPA in Hutchinson. I think this worked out just fine for the Eagles, who get the fast-rising Porter to offset the potential secondary losses of James Bradberry and C.J. 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. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. The Vikings need help at CB, and that could be an option here, but with rumors swirling of a Danielle Hunter trade on the horizon, beefing up edge rusher makes sense here too. Terrell. Minnesota Vikings 2022 NFL Mock Draft The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era with a brand new head coach and general manager. NOW PLAYING . After trading Davante Adams this offseason, the need at wideout is clear. 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. What you have to love about Karlaftis is the motor never stops. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? To view Easterlings complete three-round NFL mock draft, visit Draft Wire. 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. If for some reason Skoronski will have to kick inside where that would be less of an issue, he'd likely excel at guard and the Titans could use a talent infusion on the interior line, too. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Pete Carroll has four of the first 52 picks and upgrades his pass rush with this 6-foot-6, 275-pounder with an 86-inch wingspan. ", 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. Watch it here 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 Now, the focus turns to the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Vikings will need to add more to the roster. 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. 15. ", Analysis: "He caught 59 passes for 875 yards and eight TDs this season, and the Giants would get a potential WR1 before a mini run on receivers here. 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. Assuming his medicals check out and his hamstring won't be an issue, he'll be my top-ranked wideout in this class. Pitre boosts a Kansas City secondary that also lost Tyrann Mathieu this offseason. 67 DEN. 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 Jaguars could have their pick of the tight ends, and indeed we gave them Michael Mayer in each of our first two mocks. 77: Max Mitchell, Tackle, Louisiana, The predicted pick at No. As always, this mock was completed using the NFL Mock Draft Database simulator. Washington Commanders (from New Orleans through Philadelphia): QB Anthony Richardson, Florida. But Pro Football Focus has safety as a big-time need for the Lions, and given that PFF also has Hamilton as the No. 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 overall pick but has indicated per reports that they are open to trading the pick to a team that wants to select a quarterback. 12: Travon Walker, Center, Georgia. 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. 46: Christian Watson, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State. 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. Here is the fifth version of our Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker, which includes 17 recent predictions from across the football world. The 2022 NFL Draft is slated to be held from April 28-30. Three quarterbacks land in different spots in Scott Smith's last mock draft but the board at the end of the round remains roughly the same and the Buccaneers once again take an edge rusher with a big upside, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. 6. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. That's enough to keep him ahead of Florida State's Jermaine Johnson II and Georgia's Travon Walker as the Vikings pick at No. Kirk Cousins' one-year, fully guaranteed extension tells me the Vikings are totally out on this year's quarterback class. 1 CHI. UPDATED: Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 draft prospects, New Orleans Saints (from 49ers through Dolphins and Broncos). 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. After not seeing a signal-caller come off the board in the first 18 slots, we suddenly get back-to-back QB picks. If you want consistency (and the Vikings really need it at the position), that's a pretty good indicator. 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This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. I would argue that the Chargers' biggest area of need is actually more in line with PFF's BPA choice here. Lewis Cine was the final pick of the 2022 first round as he landed with the Minnesota Vikings. This is a great outcome for the Seahawks, too. Over the last two seasons, his opponent passer ratings allowed have been 52.1, and 52.0. Players have already begun arriving in Indianapolis for the event, with on-field drills starting on Thursday. Thanks to some draft night wizardry from Howie Roseman, the Eagles traded the No. The Giants could go with Zay Flowers, as we predicted the past two weeks, but at this point it might make more sense to wait until the second round for a pass-catcher and focus on another position of need with Smith, who is a feisty corner who thrived in the talented SEC. In a previous mock Apparently, given that Walker's name didn't even come up until No. Click here for Fornelli's full mock draft. Arizona Cardinals (from Carolina): EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech. Well, this is an absolute no-brainer. I really like the physical, big-bodied wideout's potential within this Packers offense. Kiper, who has Carter as his top overall prospect, sees the Georgia defensive tackle landing with the Chicago Bears at pick No. So the Panthers get the third OT off the board in this exercise in Neal, an athletic freak who could easily be the No. 1 receiver. 18. ", Analysis: "Hyatt exploded onto the scene in Tennessee's vertical tempo offense, catching 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns, all while averaging a clean 18.9 yards per catch. The point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. NOW PLAYING . 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. Van Ness uses both power and a good bend to get to the quarterback and would pair well with the ageless Cameron Jordan, 30. In that case, though, the Titans moved all the way down to number 16, so the price was pretty steep (a future first, two seconds and two thirds). NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 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. At 6-foot-4, he is tremendous after the catch, breaking tackles and running for long touchdowns. He'd benefit greatly from Smith-Njigba, a true No. McDuffie certainly qualifies as a possible future star. 12. 16. He'll improve the run and pass game for the G-Men. By James Fragoza March 11, 2022 Jump around this article Click to show Last year saw three Georgia defensive linemen all wow and cement their status as first-round picks. He's elusive in the open field and has the speed to separate from coverage. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois. Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon. 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. Plus, the Detroit Lions nab a quarterback. The Vikings currently have the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft after Minnesota went 8-9 in 2021 and finished in second place in the NFC North. There is no offseason in the NFL. Indy's next pick, number 35 overall, is only worth 550 points. Now, you might not be familiar with Asamoah just yet, as he's generally in the Day 2 conversation, but he could pair nicely at linebacker with last year's second-round steal, Nick Bolton. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? 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. 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. 101 to 3. ", Analysis: "Clark Phillips III is a flat-out dog in coverage. In the third round, the Packers grab a new tight end for Aaron Rodgers. 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