We haven't seen a trade analogous to this one since 2004, which was the famous Eli Manning, Philip Rivers swap. The predicted pick at No. Olave and Wilson didn't play in that game, though. Its not the strongest class at the top, and there are no quarterbacks worth mortgaging the future for. He was a three-year starter at BYU and could potentially be a long-term right tackle prospect for the Broncos. Some analysts have Wilson ranked ahead of Murphy and he play with a bit more power. 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. This is our third crack at predicting how the first round will play out this April; I gave it a shot two weeks ago and Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix gave us her first mock last week. As one season ends, another begins. The 49ers moved up from number 12 to number three in 2021 to get Trey Lance, and it cost them two more firsts and a third. He's big, fast, confident and has the tape to match all the traits. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes for 43 yards in three games. Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago): QB Bryce Young, Alabama. Vikings edge defender Danielle Hunter's future in Minnesota is to be determined, but regardless of the outcome, the Vikings need to add premium edge rush talent. This is a great outcome for the Seahawks, too. 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. 1 through 32 like a real draft, taking players off the board as they were selected. We circle back to an original pick for the Buccaneers in our last mock draft before the real thing. Seattle Seahawks (Baltimore): DL Bryan Bresee, Clemson. Olave's off the board, but Burks is no slouch here at No. In Indianapolis, the 6-foot-5, 254-pounder ran a 4.58 in the 40-yard dash and impressed with a 10-foot-5 broad jump. What you have to love about Karlaftis is the motor never stops. I think the Falcons end up looking hard at a wideout here at No. Players have already begun arriving in Indianapolis for the event, with on-field drills starting on Thursday. Again, I personally see cornerback as the bigger need for the Chiefs here. 19. Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News (three rounds), The predicted pick at No. Flowers is an electric playmaker with sticky hands and outstanding route-running skills. There are still questions about his lateral agility and movement freedom, but his strength was borderline dominant at the Senior Bowl. 12 overall twice in team history, selecting quarterback Christian Ponder in 2011 and running back (and Vikings Ring of Honor member) Chuck Foreman back in 1973. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? But you'd love to provide depth and amplify a position of strength here with PFF's best available player. 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. ESPN lead NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper revealed his latest 2023 mock draft. The Minnesota Vikings 2022 NFL Draft: Which team most needs to select a quarterback in Round 1? NOW PLAYING . 12: Derek Stingley, Jr., Cornerback, LSU. Dallas Cowboys: LB Drew Sanders, Arkansas. 1 overall pick, Trevor Lawrence) and defense. 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. That's a win. 20. At 6-foot-4, he is tremendous after the catch, breaking tackles and running for long touchdowns. Most -- if not all -- general managers will tell you that they always employ a BPA strategy, but you know need plays a role at some point. This is the first pick I've repeated from Version 1.0 two weeks ago, but nothing has changed. The best thing to do in that scenario is to make the situation around their new passer better, and the Raiders' offensive line needs a lot of help. 34 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State, No. Kiper, who has Carter as his top overall prospect, sees the Georgia defensive tackle landing with the Chicago Bears at pick No. 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 Vikings currently have eight overall picks. 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). There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Minnesota Vikings: EDGE Keion White, Georgia Tech. 7, so Karlaftis is the pick. The Lions are short on high-end talent in the middle of their defense and Simpson would be an immediate and significant upgrade. Next: Round 1 After trading Davante Adams this offseason, the need at wideout is clear. 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. 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. Think: Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-31. If the Commanders can get in position to nab Richardson, who might not be ready to start in Week One anyway, they really shouldn't pass up the chance. New York Jets: T Broderick Jones, Georgia. Smith is a bit undersized but he plays bigger than his 234 pounds and holds up well against the run. Sound familiar? The point is mute, though, since London is already off the board to begin with. This sim clearly aims to support the current QB, as opposed to choosing a new one, offering up two OT options to pair with Taylor Moton. Jordan Davis at 6-foot-6 and 340 pounds put on a performance for the ages. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Kirk Cousins' one-year, fully guaranteed extension tells me the Vikings are totally out on this year's quarterback class. 46: Martin Emerson, Cornerback, Mississippi State, The predicted pick at No. The Jaguars could have their pick of the tight ends, and indeed we gave them Michael Mayer in each of our first two mocks. 1 overall. The Colts are finally going to get off the veteran-QB-bridge carousel and get married to another rookie. Watson is rising fast after putting on a freak show at the combine. Tennessee Titans: T Peter Skoronski, Northwestern. James Fragoza of Pro Football Network (three rounds). 4. 1 through No. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. 1.) Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. 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. 2022 NFL Mock Draft | Picks 1-16. That said, I personally feel the need was higher elsewhere, particularly at edge rusher, with high-level prospects like Travon Walker and Kayvon Thibodeaux still available. Wilson packs plenty of speed and strength into a 6-foot frame, possessing the ability to turn 6 yards into 60 at any point. One of them isJaxon 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. 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. 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. Could Howell represent the future of the franchise? 25. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. 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. They still have their choice of the two defenders they would have been mulling over at number one. Related: NFL teams eager to see Darnell Washington at combine: I think theres more there. 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. 4. Philadelphia Eagles: DL Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh. 1 cornerback but has since fallen back with the likes of "Sauce" Gardner, Trent McDuffie and others. I think a team will bet on Washingtons talent in the top 40 picks, but you do wonder why he wasnt used more for the back-to-back national champs. Its not been dull for the Minnesota Vikings Baltimore moves up two spots to the 20th pick. 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. While C.J. Click here for Sanchez's full mock draft. April 6, 2022 11:59 am ET The first round of the 2022 NFL draft begins in three weeks. The Seahawks are going to love every rumor about teams trading up for the quarterbacks over the next couple months. 101 to 3. 2022 NFL Draft: Strongest position group? video. Several of those QB-needy teams also have new head coaches, which seems like the perfect time to start over with a talented rookie. There's no consensus within the league on this receiver class at the top.". NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Feb 28, 2023 at 08:00 AM. Clubs have until 4 p.m. The Eagles had 70 sacks in 2022. 29. Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington (0) scores a touchdown ahead of LSU Tigers linebacker Micah Baskerville (23) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. This year, the fireworks could start right away due to a relatively uncommon set of circumstances. He's elusive in the open field and has the speed to separate from coverage. Well, this is an absolute no-brainer. Click here for Fragoza's full mock draft. 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. 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 Patriots have a new offensive coordinator in Bill O'Brien and could look completely different on that side of the ball in 2023. Smith-Njigba is the first receiver off the board for me this time around, and that's because I think his stock will rise in the weeks ahead if he has a strong showing at the Combine after an injury-shortened final season with the Buckeyes. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Now they get a premier prospect at the position, too. The Vikings have a tenacious pass-rush duo in Danielle Hunter and D.J. Georgia is tied with Ohio State for the most players in Kipers mock draft with three. I love his leadership and play-making ability, but the Commanders need more options for newly acquired QB Carson Wentz. He's a complete defender with range, coverage ability, run-stopping prowess and some pass-rush juice. 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 is no offseason in the NFL. Cincinnati Bengals: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame. 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. Click here for Sikkema's full mock draft. Senior Writer/Editor. Lets look at the latest Vikings Mock Draft here at NFL Mocks, which features a quarterback, and help on defense. It's very possible that Gardner won't last until the 12th pick, but if he does, this would be an easy choice for new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. 1 receiver. 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. In a previous mock NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. 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. 15, and I don't see OT as the team's most immediate need, so I'd rather hop on PFF's BPA option. 31 John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, No. This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. 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. 12. The Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. 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 Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator is a great way to run through some of the scenarios that we could encounter at the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas (April 28-30). He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and 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. 4. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 12: David Ojabo, Edge Rusher, Michigan. The point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. Vikings would love to get him just outside those first 10 picks. Terrell. 33 through No. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah has four quarterbacks going in Round 1 -- including three in the top 10. The perennial search for someone who can get to the quarterback continues for the Falcons, who have recorded a total of 68 sacks over the last three seasons combined. Sanders has some of the same off-ball/edge versatility; pairing those two would give Dan Quinn a chance to get very creative and keep opposing offenses guessing. 11. 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. 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. BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) throws the ball while playing the East Carolina Pirates Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Provo. Carolina trades up to third pick. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! ", 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. 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. It's still defense, defense With their second pick in the third round, Denver adds Notre Dame edge defender Isaiah Foskey in Easterlings mock. 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. 12: George Karlaftis, Edge Rusher, Purdue. This is a really interesting choice for the Ravens. So he'd happily welcome another smooth-moving explosive end to the mix. I love the idea of the Saints upgrading at wideout to give Michael Thomas (assuming he's healthy) and Jameis Winston some help. 67 DEN. To QB or not to QB -- is that actually the question? His 12 sacks and 45 pressures were both top-15 numbers in the country last season, and he's a great value pick for Minnesota at No. 2022 NFL mock draft: Need vs. Best player available Published: Apr 11, 2022 at 03:48 PM Rhett Lewis NFL Network Host Jeremiah Mock 4.0 Schrager 3.0 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. It didn't actually take place until after the Chargers picked Manning first overall and the Giants picked Rivers fourth overall, but it was essentially the same thing. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. Assuming his medicals check out and his hamstring won't be an issue, he'll be my top-ranked wideout in this class. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the Detroit Lions a big-bodied quarterback in Round 3. All of that clears the picture to select PFF's best available player and the top linebacker in this draft. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. The Lions got a cornerback with the sixth pick but there's still work to be done on the league's 31st-ranked scoring defense. 18. Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Patriots take Ohio State star in new NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. 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