This is a good bit lower than from where most mock drafts have Jones landing, with most having him land in the early to mid-teens. So I love the "need" selection of Ekwonu, even with Laremy Tunsil at LT. Houston sends Ekwonu to the right side in this scenario, allowing the Texans to get their five best O-linemen on the field -- and giving the franchise a future LT option if Tunsil should move on at some point. The predicted pick at No. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl The Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. John Fennelly February 24, 2023 9:55 am ET The New York Giants selected 11 players in the 2022 NFL draft, many of whom would play extensive roles for the clubs as rookies. He will fit well in Wink Martindale's man-heavy defense. 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. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 15, and I don't see OT as the team's most immediate need, so I'd rather hop on PFF's BPA option. 1 cornerback but has since fallen back with the likes of "Sauce" Gardner, Trent McDuffie and others. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. All selections were made using PFNs free Mock Draft Simulator. The New England Patriots need to upgrade at wide receiver this offseason, and there could be a few exciting prospects at that position available to Bill Belichick and his staff with the No. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have plenty of pressure on him to deliver in the 2022 NFL Draft. 3, they simply cited "Every position." 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. What NFL quarterback draft prospects could be this year's hidden gem? Jonathan Mingo - Now, the focus turns to the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Vikings will need to add more to the roster. Things haven't quite worked out for the last first-round wideout the Patriots picked, N'Keal Harry, but that shouldn't scare Bill Belichick away from selecting a much more refined player. It cost the Giants a third-round pick in 2004 and first and fifth-round picks in 2005. Baltimore is surprised to see Addison still available and they make a small move to get him before the Chargers do, or another team that might have traded with Seattle. 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. 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. 67 DEN. 46: Christian Harris, Linebacker, Alabama, The predicted pick at No. Chicago has the No. 2 overall, so I don't think safety registers as a need with the final pick of the round. Now, let the hard evaluation of QB Daniel Jones truly begin. 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. 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. This pick is a 300-yard tee shot straight down the fairway at TPC Sawgrass. Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft: Colts select Russell Wilson No. Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph are all set to hit free agency. The team owning the first pick in the draft ostensibly already has a young franchise quarterback; there are several quarterbacks in this year's draft who could reasonably be considered worthy of that top pick; and there are multiple teams desperate enough at the game's most important position to make a dramatic move. Minnesota Vikings 2022 NFL Mock Draft The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era with a brand new head coach and general manager. 12: Travon Walker, Center, Georgia. 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. Minnesota has drafted at No. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm has four quarterbacks coming off the board in the top 10. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. Could Howell represent the future of the franchise? 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. Detroit also re-upped safety Tracy Walker III this offseason with a three-year, $25 million contract. Kiper, who has Carter as his top overall prospect, sees the Georgia defensive tackle landing with the Chicago Bears at pick No. 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. 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. 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They couldn't go wrong by taking the best available offensive lineman as they attempt to build a fortress around Joe Burrow. With the 20th pick, the Vikings draft Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd. With that as the backdrop, here's how this NEED-vs.-BPA thought exercise played out Jacksonville's biggest need is not a position. He's a complete defender with range, coverage ability, run-stopping prowess and some pass-rush juice. Murphy is quick off the ball and has a well-developed arsenal of pass-rush moves. As the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Hamilton, and a couple receivers come off the board between picks 13 and 19 in Reuter's mock. He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and Click here for Sanchez's full mock draft. And he told us at the combine that he felt like he had something to prove going from the SEC to the ACC. 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 Bills took Northern Iowa tackle Spencer Brown on Day 2 of last year's draft and he started a good chunk of games at right tackle, so I'd be a little surprised if Brown's college teammate, Trevor Penning, were the choice here. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. Follow the Broncos Wire Podcast: Kyle Crabbs of The Draft Network (three rounds), What's new: Domino effect of last several picks, spurred by Russell Wilson trade. It's not a matter of if but when. As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. 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. Trades are in play and spoiler alert I've got two of the first three picks on the move. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. These days, when I'm not eating, sleeping or yapping on NFL Network, I'm mock drafting. New York Jets: T Broderick Jones, Georgia. Click here for Fornelli's full mock draft. Washington Commanders (from New Orleans through Philadelphia): QB Anthony Richardson, Florida. 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 15. ", Pick: John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, Analysis: "John Michael Schmitz is a powerful interior offensive lineman who can play guard or center. Cincinnati Bengals: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame. 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). 28. Several of those QB-needy teams also have new head coaches, which seems like the perfect time to start over with a talented rookie. Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II. He could play on the outside in the pros, too. The predicted pick at No. Houston Texans: QB Will Levis, Kentucky. 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. This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the last time the Packers selected a receiver in the first round (Javon Walker back in 2002). ", Analysis: "Simpson has extremely rare speed as a linebacker. The Vikings have some outside issues with end Everson Griffin and linebackers Nick Vigil and Anthony Barr [scheduled to become free agents]. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. The Vikings have had better luck with edge rushers than cornerbacks, so maybe they are gun shy to return to the latter well. 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. 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. 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. The predicted pick at No. So a trade market could certainly develop. 28. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee. What you have to love about Karlaftis is the motor never stops. This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. video. Buy Seahawks Tickets. You can get him the ball in so many different ways, including handoffs, jet sweeps and quick screens. 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. Olave's off the board, but Burks is no slouch here at No. 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. Click here for Trapasso's full mock draft. There are still questions about his lateral agility and movement freedom, but his strength was borderline dominant at the Senior Bowl. 1 through 32 like a real draft, taking players off the board as they were selected. In a previous mock draft, ESPNs Mel Kiper had the Broncos selecting Foskey in the first round. I'm not entirely sure why the need and BPA options end up being different players at the same position, and I would personally rather see Sauce Gardner here if the Giants do go corner. The Vikings have a tenacious pass-rush duo in Danielle Hunter and D.J. The last two times they picked a quarterback first overall (Peyton Manning, Andrew Luckwe shall not speak of Jeff George) turned out pretty well. The predicted pick at No. However, McDuffie is as technically sound as any prospect in this class. 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. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl, Sean Payton trade details: What the Broncos gave up for the coach, 5 worst coaches in Denver Broncos history, Every time the Broncos have used a franchise tag in the past, 12 ex-Broncos coaches who joined other NFL teams this offseason, 8 players Broncos should let walk during NFL free agency, 2023 NFL mock draft: Broncos select OT and OLB in 3rd round, Gallery: Broncos' top draft picks from the last 12 NFL combines, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I struggled with this one, since both players seem like viable options. 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. Regardless, he falls to the Vikings in this 2022 NFL Mock Draft, gifting Minnesota with a stellar edge defender to pair with Danielle Hunter. Lets look at the latest Vikings Mock Draft here at NFL Mocks, which features a quarterback, and help on defense. Now, I've passed on Stingley a couple times here in the top 10, and with that being the case, the simulator didn't spit him out to me as an option again. My favorite route runner in this class, Olave also showcased speed to burn with his 4.39 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. 3. 1 CHI. 33 through No. Alabama is the only other school with multiple selections. It's finally time for the 2022 NFL Draft.The NFC West does not figure to be one of the busier teams on the first couple days of the draft, what with two of its four teams having traded away their first-round picks, but the division is home to the defending Super Bowl champions, as well as two teams in major transition and another where there have 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. Teams are listed with their first pick selection. Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. He is an excellent route-runner who can win at all three levels and the Texans really need some pass-catching talent. 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. Olave and Wilson didn't play in that game, though. Three Minnesota cornerbacks played more than 160 defensive snaps last year, and two of them Patrick Peterson (884) and Mackensie Alexander (689) are headed toward free agency. There's no consensus within the league on this receiver class at the top.". But the Jaguars also have guard Ben Bartch coming back from a knee injury and could use a high-end interior blocker to pair with Brandon Scherff and help create lanes for Travis Etienne. The trade details are noted above. WebPerry's 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots trade down, snag WR in Round 1. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Freeland (6-8, 305 pounds) earned third-team All-American recognition last season after starting 13 games with the Cougars. They finished the campaign with a 13-4 record and a first-place finish in the NFC North. He's big, fast, confident and has the tape to match all the traits. The Packers like tall receivers and Johnston is 6-4 and 215 pounds and can get downfield quickly with his long strides or turn shorter passes into big gains with his explosiveness in the open field. 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. Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon. 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 Vikings traded with both the Lions and the Packers within the first 34 picks last year. Injuries and age have caught up to one of the Similar situation with Ojabo, who tore his Achilles at the Michigan pro day. Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Patriots take Ohio State star in new NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. 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