Denver Broncos (from LAR) | Houston CB Marcus Jones, 97. BIGGESTNFLDRAFT STEALS:Round 4|Round 5|Round 6|Round7. Jacksonville Jaguars | Michigan EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, 2. Petit-Frere has experience starting well on either side and can be a strong athletic complement to the rest of their front five. Pickens has an elite skill set as an outside playmaker and proved his work ethic coming back from a torn ACL in the spring to be a factor in the late stages of the Bulldogs' title run. They could use a powerful presence such as Winfrey, who also has a nice wingspan. They address the pass rush with this pick, adding one of this years most complete defenders in Karlaftis, who can anchor against the run, and collapse the pocket with power and solid technique. They could think offensive line here, but Ridder's experience, leadership, strong arm and sometimes dazzling athleticism provides the ideal makeup for Mike Tomlin's next playmaking leader to replace Ben Roethlisberger. This scenario gives them a chance to add a versatile blocker in Green, who could be an immediate starter at either guard or tackle. Indianapolis Colts (from WAS) | Kentucky WR Wan'Dale Robinson, 74. Seattle Seahawks | Mississippi State CB Martin Emerson Jr. 73. As we approach the home stretch, heres an updated look at how the first three rounds of this years draft could go down, with a big surprise in the top five to get the chaos started early: Theres been some late buzz for Georgias Travon Walker here, but Hutchinson still feels like the favorite to take the top spot. 1, Ravens load up after trade backs Let's see how the first three rounds play out if a certain Georgia star goes No. Howell's production was down in 2021, but he showed the same leadership, arm strength and gumption during the Senior Bowl that was on display over the past three years at North Carolina. The team just re-upped Patrick Peterson, but it was only on a one-year deal. They hit big-time on Rashawn Slater for starting left tackle and Green is a another powerful, solid pick for immediate impact inside. New York Jets (from CAR) | North Dakota State WR Christian Watson, 40. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The team got an offensive lineman with the No. Ohio State Detroit: Channing Tindall, LB, Georgia67. Cleveland Browns | Houston DL Logan Hall, 45. Levi Wallace is a pending free agent and Tre'Davious White is coming off an injury, so grabbing an athletic, NFL-sized corner like Booth is an easy projection. Jeremy Ruckert, TE, Ohio State (6-6, 252 pounds). Houston Texans (from CLE) | Alabama WR Jameson Williams, 14. Williams has a wide array of quick moves to be a good situational player for them at first behind Odafe Oweh and Tyus Bowser. While some might expect Pickett here, Im betting the Saints would prefer to fill other holes on offense, and hope for the best with Jameis Winston for now. San Francisco 49ers | Cincinnati S Bryan Cook, 94. The Eagles get land an offensive tackle with some raw talent and nice athletic upside who can be a good stash behind Andre Dillard and Lane Johnson. Willis had a great week at the Senior Bowl and he then interviewed well in Indy. New York Giants | North Carolina State OL Ickey Ekwonu, 6. The Jets should be thrilled to see the Texans go cornerback, but still leave Gardner on the board for them here. 1 overall pick, fellow edge defender Travon Walker from Georgia has been getting plenty of buzz at that spot in recent days. 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. Pittsburgh Jamal Adams has been a letdown. 1 for their new QB in this draft, Willis. Detroit Lions (from LAR) | Michigan DB Dax Hill, 33. The Falcons grabbed a wideout in this mock but they shouldn't mind going for two to push the passing game into a high gear again with Willis from this mock. After trading away Davante Adams, the Packers should spend this pick trying to replace him. Jacksonville Jaguars | UCLA TE Greg Dulcich, 66. Wilson's smarts, quickness, route-running hands add up to that player and will make fellow former Buckeye McLaurin more dangerous vs. more favorable coverage. [CDATA[>*/ NFL Mock Draft 2022 Round 1. He remains a ball hawk, not to mention an asset in the return game and he'll only last this long because hasn't played a lot of football in the last 12 months. Ole Miss 6'3" Hes exactly what Aaron Rodgers needs after losing his favorite target. Buffalo Bills | Georgia OL Jamaree Salyer, 90. That said, if the Panthers passed on Justin Fields at No. 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. Willis may need some time and patience, but hes got the elite arm talent and athleticism to become a superstar. Finally, at the bottom of the first round, Kenny Pickett comes off the board, and two more quarterbacks are taken on Day 2. Denver Broncos (from LAR) | Georgia LB Channing Tindall, 65. The trade-up costs general manager Joe Douglas the fourth-round pick his team received from the Panthers in the Sam Darnold deal. Round 7, No. The Steelers cannot mess around with Mason Rudolph or limited bridge option Mitchell Trubisky. Houston: Marcus Jones, CB, Houston69. Jacksonville Jaguars (from CAR) | Memphis OL Dylan Parham, 71. / 304 lbs. Arnold Ebikete, EDGE, Penn State (6-2, 250 pounds). 225: LB Dee Winters, TCU. After getting a new WR1 for Rodgers, the Packers should spend this pick improving his protection. The Lions need more versatile and reliable players in coverage to use in a variety of roles and Wright is a solid solution. Since TSN's lone seven-round mock, there have been good reasons to shake up many of the projected selections, starting near the top of Round 1. Chicago: Zion Johnson, OG, Boston College40. Wilson's body control and footwork in the open field will certainly intrigue owner Jerry Jones. Arizona Cardinals | Boise State WR Khalil Shakir, 89. The Titans have limited depth at guard around center Ben Jones. This scenario gives them the perfect chance to find their franchise quarterback of the future, though, so that should trump everything else on the board. MORE: What happens when Madden simulates the 2022 NFL Draft, Nicholas Petit-Frere, OT, Ohio State (6-5, 316 pounds). 6'7" Walkers production was lacking in college, but his rare athleticism and versatility should allow him to put up much bigger numbers in the pros. Raimann also can be groomed to take over at some point soon for left tackle Taylor Lewan, who turns 31 in June. We love the idea of him lining up alongside Chris Jones and Frank Clark. / 261 lbs. Walker can deliver in multiple spots for their front, from end to tackle to even outside linebacker at times. 6'1" Green Bay: Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State60. He can be a dominant force at a premium position. Pittsburgh Steelers | Pitt QB Kenny Pickett, 21. 6'0" Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan (5-10, 195 pounds). CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | DeMarvin Leal, DT/DE, Texas A&M (6-4, 283 pounds). Neal's athleticism will shine at the NFL Scouting Combine, adding another feather in his cap after he excelled at three positions (left guard as a freshman, right tackle in 2020, left tackle in 2021) in three years at Alabama. San Francisco: Joshua Williams, CB, Fayetteville State94. Tennessee Titans | Penn State WR Jahan Dotson, 27. The Vikings brought back fading Patrick Peterson because of hurting depth but they still need to address corner to get the ideal complement to well-rounded Cameron Dantzler. Pittsburgh Steelers | UConn DL Travis Jones, 53. 82. Tennessee Titans | Arizona State OL Dohnovan West, 91. He can be what Peterson was earlier in his career coming out of LSU for the Cardinals as a natural highly competitive ballhawk with an excellent overall coverage profile. / 182 lbs. Denver: Alontae Taylor, CB, Tennessee76. Bonitto is ideal for that role. Cincinnatis Sauce Gardner is the favorite to be the first corner off the board (and with good reason), but dont be surprised if the Texans throw a curveball here. The Bengals need some situational pass-rush help behind Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard. Reach/Value: -7. Tulsa Minnesota: David Bell, WR, Purdue78. Kansas City Chiefs | Cincinnati S Bryan Cook, 104. Tennessee Titans | Nebraska OL Cam Jurgens, 91. While some will complain about his lack of arm length, the film simply shows a smart, dominant blocker who would finish off the AFC champs rebuild in the trenches to protect Joe Burrow. 6'4" The Lions also feel like they're going for defensive impact and the decision for Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn will come down to the 3-4 hybrid playmaker Walker, do-everything safety Kyle Hamilton, or high-ceiling edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux. Willis has the athleticism, toughness physically and mentally to fit well in their scheme and carries more overall upside than Pickett. Wed, 27 Apr 22 11:00:27 +0000. Enter Burks, who has an impressive combination of size, athleticism and physicality, making him the perfect fit. Johnson proved at the Senior Bowl that he could make the move to the pivot without an issue, showing his pure strength and intelligence. Baltimore Ravens | Wisconsin LB Leo Chenal, 101. Cross is an athletic and technically sound pass protector who should be picked earlier than 15th overall. This is the typical Patriots pick, landing a versatile, athletic defender with the physical and mental tools to be an immediate playmaker in Bill Belichicks defense. The Giants, as expected, removed the hefty contract of right tackle Nate Solder from the books and here's their direct replacement for him opposite Andrew Thomas New GM Joe Schoen needs to upgrade the offensive line well for new coach Brian Daboll and started with adding center Jon Feliciano and right guard Matt Glowinski in free agency. 6'1" Note that this mock draft includes projected compensatory picks in Round 3 based on the forecast outlined by my colleague Lance Zierlein last spring. Grabbing a versatile, dynamic defender like Hill would be a fantastic addition to help the Lions against both the run and pass. Keep reading to see how all three rounds unfold, whether you're a fan of the the Chiefs, who have six picks, or the Rams, Raiders, Panthers or Dolphins, who each have a lone selection on the first two days of the draft. After losing Chandler Jones, though, the most glaring is the absence of an elite edge rusher, something Ebiketie could quickly become. Miami* (via SF): Dohnovan West, OC, Arizona State103. Ohio State Watson has the size, speed and work ethic to be appealing as a potential No. Stingley was absolutely projected this high before injuries derailed his 2021 season, and hes still an elite prospect. The Giants need a young alpha playmaker on the back end of their defense and Schoen has given serious consideration to move the hefty contract of James Bradberry before or during the draft. It's easy to say Davis is a two-down player but his obvious strength and surprising speed make a legit three-down threat who just needs to refine his pass-rush arsenal beyond the bull rush. Atlanta Falcons (from TEN) | Michigan EDGE David Ojabo, 59. Strong can give them an option to bring along behind or potentially compete with Winston while Dalton serves as the veteran backup. Lloyd was impressive during the '21 season and nothing changed at the combine. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Height: 6'1". The QB job now belongs to Davis Mills, and adding O-line depth would make the most sense here, even with some high-quality edge rushers still on the board. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Philadelphia: Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan52. Kansas City Chiefs | Alabama WR John Metchie III, 63. 1 overall. There are plenty of other needs on this roster, but Gardner is the best value. Chicago Bears (from LAC) | Auburn CB Roger McCreary, 49. This years wide-open race at the top is made even more intriguing by a mysterious quarterback class, with the likes of Libertys Malik Willis and Pitts Kenny Pickett expected to be the first passers off the board. Philadelphia Eagles (from Saints, compensatory). 6'6" / 325 lbs. Theres likely to be some spirited debate in this draft room, but at the end of the day, common sense should win out. He's underrated nationally but watch him play and it becomes clear pretty quickly that he's in the running for one of the best defensive backs in this class. The Falcons could use a boost in the 3-4 nose next to Grady Jarrett and Jones has been a rising star in recent workouts. Georgia has been a factory for top-flight backs and Cook may not be a natural workhorse like his older brother Dalvin, but he has share of explosive qualities. Cleveland: Greg Dulcich, TE, UCLA79. MORE: The Sporting News NFL mock draft with trades. 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. Cross can be an absolute upfield thumper against the run with keen blitzing efficiency. Penn State Arizona Cardinals | Kentucky OL Darian Kinnard, 56. 21. Please check your email for a confirmation.