Cincinnati Bengals | Arkansas DL John Ridgeway, 96. The Lions need more versatile and reliable players in coverage to use in a variety of roles and Wright is a solid solution. It might be surprising to see the Chiefs spend both of these picks without adding a receiver, but they simply have bigger needs elsewhere, especially after signing multiple veteran pass-catchers in free agency. There are reports that owner David Tepper is high on Kenny Pickett but he's our QB4, and the reality is that Patrick Mahomes could be Carolina's QB and he'd struggle because the offensive line is in shambles. 6'0" 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. With limited weaknesses as Super Bowl contenders, they should look for a direct replacement for Wallace outside. Davis is a rare athlete for his massive frame, and could have the same kind of impact Haloti Ngata did in for nearly a decade in Baltimore. Another team with multiple glaring holes on the roster, the Cowboys need to focus on the trenches first, and work their way out from there. Green Bay Packers | South Carolina EDGE Kingsley Enagbare, 93. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm has four quarterbacks coming off the board in the top 10. Arizona: Ken Walker III, RB, Michigan State56. Carson Wentz in going to need all the help he can get, especially if Terry McLaurin joins the long line of young receivers willing to play hardball for a hefty payday. My initial projection for the first three rounds of the 2022 draft comes with an optimistic outlook for where this year's top signal-callers will be picked. Some rumors are turning the corner toward reality, and some developments have players rising or falling based on the wants and needs of how all the teams are picking in order. After trading away Davante Adams, the Packers should spend this pick trying to replace him. Pierce has appeal because of being able to stretch the field and play off what Aiyuk and George Kittle do on intermediate routes. The Cowboys need to add some strong, powerful run blocking to the mix after moving on from Connor Williams and Lae'l Collins. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. 6'5" The Commanders need to give Carson Wentz and Terry McLaurin some help at wideout and getting a true speedy No. / 311 lbs. Dallas Cowboys | Texas A&M OL Kenyon Green. New York Jets (from SEA) | Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson II, 11. Linderbaum is one of the best offensive linemen, even at center, and he could certainly go much higher than this. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Georgia DL Devonte Wyatt, 28. The Jaguars need to upgrade safety with Rayshawn Jenkins and Andrew Wingard making it a weak position. Robinson is a bruiser and strong finisher, built out of a familiar Crimson Tide mold. 33. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images), (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images), (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images), Sign up for the The Draft Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Northern Iowa View the breakdown below of each team by division. Cincinnati Bengals | Cincinnati EDGE Myjai Sanders, 96. That said, if the Panthers passed on Justin Fields at No. Detroit: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington35. Weight: 226. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) | Mississippi QB Matt Corral, 41. Pittsburgh Steelers | Pitt QB Kenny Pickett, 21. TreDavious White is one of the NFLs best corners, but especially after letting Levi Wallace walk in free agency, the Bills desperately need an upgrade on the other side of the field. Andrew Booth had a strong '21 season for Clemson and he's only going to get better with experience. New Orleans*: Dameon Pierce, RB, Florida99. Dallas Cowboys | Clemson WR Justyn Ross, 89. Instead, they opt to fill their desperate need at offensive tackle with Cross, who has all the physical tools and potential to be the best of this years impressive class at the position. Cincinnati Bengals | Iowa OL Tyler Linderbaum, 32. / 336 lbs. 8 last year, why would they use a higher pick on a worse prospect this year? Some might expect a quarterback here, but Im betting the Lions would prefer to build out the rest of the roster before looking for Jared Goffs eventual replacement. The 2022 NFL Draft is a long ways away and plenty will change before we get to the end of April and the draft kicks off. / 200 lbs. 2022-08-23-jaxon-smith-njigba. Cleveland Browns | Houston DL Logan Hall, 45. The Bears should consider an upside tackle to potentially help Justin Fields given Teven Jenkins and Larry Borom have proved to be shaky bookends. There is an argument to be made that this year's crop of quarterbacks is not as talented as the 2021 group. Alabama San Francisco 49ers | Arizona State OL Dohnovan West, 94. He has the physical tools to be the best passer in this class, all he needs is experience. Baltimore*: Akayleb Evans, CB, Missouri101. Notre Dame Denver (via LAR): Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State, 65. Washington selects Corral to be the team's future at the position. 1 outside would be a great decision for Scott Turner's offense. 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. And perhaps more importantly, see what those teams without a first-rounder will do once they finally get on the clock. Raimann is older than youd like a first-round pick to be (turns 25 in September), but hes a pro-ready blocker who could start from Day 1 and perform at a high level. The Texans look content with Davis Mills as their starting option to replace Deshaun Watson for now so they can use the pick acquired in the Watson trade to give Mills a No. We like Dotson in the second round but the Chiefs aren't on the clock again until pick No. Detroit Lions (from LAR) | Michigan DB Dax Hill, 33. Posted February 28, 2023. The official list of compensatory picks will be made available by the league in the weeks to come. Denver: Alontae Taylor, CB, Tennessee76. Wyatt followed up an impressive 2021 campaign for the national champs with a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine, and would be the perfect fit. Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State (6-5, 307 pounds). / 325 lbs. 6'4" Detroit: Channing Tindall, LB, Georgia67. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. Height: 6'1". Even after the departure of Tyreek Hill, the Chiefs biggest problems are on defense, where they need to add talent at every level. Walker is something of a tweener, which is odd to say about someone who stands 6-foot-5, and weighs 275 pounds. Dallas Cowboys | USC EDGE Drake Jackson, 57. Detroit Lions | Montana State LB Troy Andersen, 67. Jalen Hurts already has one dynamic pass-catcher in DeVonta Smith, but he could use a bigger, more physical target who can win in contested-catch situations and dominate in the red zone. Kansas City (via MIA): Tariq Woolen, CB, UTSA51. Heres an updated look at how the first three rounds of this years draft could play out, including compensatory picks: Theres been some late buzz for Georgias Travon Walker here, but Hutchinson still feels like the favorite to take the top spot. The Patriots traded Stephon Gilmore to the Panthers in the middle of last season and also didn't re-sign J.C. Jackson, who cashed in with the Chargers. 6'0" Main Team Focus 6'0" Jalen Pitre, S/CB, Baylor (5-11, 198 pounds). It feels like just last week that five quarterbacks were selected. The New Orleans Saints make a leap and the Cleveland Browns get back into Round 1 in this trade-filled three-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft. Miami Dolphins (from 49ers, compensatory), Jamaree Salyer, OT, Georgia (6-4, 325 pounds). Hill's speed, quickness, smarts and instincts are all welcome assets for a bona fide playmaker. The Bucs desperately need to add explosiveness and pass-rushing ability next to Vita Vea up front, even if Ndamukong Suh returns for another year. 1 for their new QB in this draft, Willis. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. The Jaguars signed Christian Kirk to a big deal but he's more of a big playmaking No. Jacksonville Jaguars | Georgia LB Nakobe Dean, 34. McCreary offers good size, physicality and fluidity. They can't settle for retread Malcolm Butler and Jalen Mills as their outside starters in 2022. The 2022 National Football League Player Selection Meeting, otherwise known as the NFL draft, is less than three months away. This three-round NFL mock draft represents what I'd do right now if I took over as general manager for all 32 NFL teams. MORE:Finding NFL player comparisons for the top 32 draft prospects, Logan Hall, EDGE, Houston (6-6, 283 pounds). 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. 5'11" Walkers production was lacking in college, but his rare athleticism and versatility should allow him to put up much bigger numbers in the pros. Traded Round 3 Picks: details on traded picks can be found on the Trade Value Chart. MORE: What happens when Madden simulates the 2022 NFL Draft, Nicholas Petit-Frere, OT, Ohio State (6-5, 316 pounds). In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah sees Tyree Wilson -- not Will Anderson Jr. -- as the first edge rusher off the board. Baltimore Ravens | Wisconsin LB Leo Chenal, 101. Cleveland*: Khalil Shakir, WR, Boise State100. 2022 NFL mock draft: Big changes in new 3-round projections Share this article 1.5k shares Luke Easterling January 27, 2022 6:00 am ET The Senior Bowl and Shrine Game practices are. That extended to the Senior Bowl where he dominated 1v1 and team drills, and then Mafe busted out a 4.53 40 at the combine. This shouldn't see him slip on draft boards because he plays much faster, but if he finds his way out of the top 10, Washington could pounce here. Keeping the winner of the 2021 Ted Hendricks (top DE) and Lombardi (top lineman) Awards in Michigan will, of course, help the team's pass rush. The Eagles will find it hard to pass on Williams should he be available given his outside big-play skills and route-running. The Eagles could go wide receiver here, but they should still have plenty of strong options at No. The Packers get this selection, New York's third-round pick (No. 1 to the Jaguars. The Eagles have been lukewarm on Miles Sanders with their new coaching staff so they can displace him like they did Hurts with Pickett. Jacksonville: Leo Chenal, LB, Wisconsin66. Seattle Seahawks | South Carolina EDGE Kingsley Enagbare, 73. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 102. Houston Texans (from CLE) | Alabama WR Jameson Williams, 14. The Saints gave up a lot to get an additional first-rounder this year and they could go in any number of directions. Cross can be an absolute upfield thumper against the run with keen blitzing efficiency. / 179 lbs. Dylan Parham, G, Memphis (6-2, 315 pounds). 87. The Chiefs could use some help in the middle between Nick Bolton and Willie Gay and this rangy playmaker who can do everything well provides great sleeper value here. The Eagles brought back disappointing first-round Derek Barnett but still need to address pass-rush depth with a good potential starting stash. / 213 lbs. 6'4" Houston Texans. Iowa Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU (6-1, 195 pounds). 2:34 pm ET, C.J. The Bills are set with Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis and Jamison Crowder for their 11 personnel, but they need to replenish some depth and Shakir can develop quickly as a potential slot replacement for Crowder in 2023. New England: John Metchie, WR, Alabama86. He is an excellent undersized quick complement to Watson in the open field. Atlanta Falcons (from IND) | Maryland S Nick Cross, 83. Johnson has gone from having great appeal as a freaky pass rusher to showing a complete game for the outside. New York Giants (from MIA) | Houston CB Marcus Jones, 82. Travon Walker, DE/DT, Georgia (6-5, 272 pounds). HOW TO USE THE PFN MOCK DRAFT SIMULATOR NFC East NFC North NFC South Cross is an athletic and technically sound pass protector who should be picked earlier than 15th overall. Jones has some Tyrann Mathieu-attributes in coverage. I'm not worried about the underwhelming 40-yard dash times he posted at the combine (4.59) and his pro day. Indianapolis Colts (from WAS) | Alabama WR John Metchie III, 74. The Bears need a field-stretcher opposite new No. / 192 lbs. Buffalo Bills | Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. 26. Whatever Dotson lacks in size, he makes up for in every other area of his game as one of this years most complete pass-catchers. 2 or slot and they need help on the outside for their new coaching staff. New Orleans Saints | Cincinnati LB Darrian Beavers, 99. Jacksonville Jaguars: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama The Jacksonville Jaguars put their hopes in the right arm of Trevor Lawrence in the 2021 NFL Draft. 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