In it, multiple trades near the top take place. He'll improve the run and pass game for the G-Men. Last year saw three Georgia defensive linemen all wow and cement their status as first-round picks. The predicted pick at No. 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. If that is indeed the case, why not get the next decade-long stalwart at center. But in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. 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. WebBut in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. Chicago traded this year's first-round pick but has two selections in the second round ", Analysis: "Flowers lined up out wide on almost two-thirds of his snaps at BC, and while that may not be how he's used at the next level, he has the speed and route traits that Giants coach Brian Daboll could use on third down, specifically. With Johnson off the board, I'm left with PFF's best available player at a position that isn't a huge need for Tampa. 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. 13. Last year, for instance, 19 of the 32 picks in the first round changed hands at least once and there were a total of 27 swaps of those selections. Lloyd is my favorite linebacker in this year's class, but the need choice here does not meet the value of this pick for the Giants. 38 Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, No. 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. 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. 32 overall, plus the entire second round, No. The Vikings halt the fall of Stingley, who was once considered the consensus No. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks predicts the Bills and Giants will add wide receivers as they seek deeper playoff runs next season. To QB or not to QB -- is that actually the question? 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. 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 ", 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. They still have their choice of the two defenders they would have been mulling over at number one. The Vikings currently have eight overall picks. Seattle Seahawks (Baltimore): DL Bryan Bresee, Clemson. Duval County now has a franchise cornerstone on offense (last year's No. 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. Talent wins out over size concerns. Pitre boosts a Kansas City secondary that also lost Tyrann Mathieu this offseason. 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. The Chargers may actually be hoping Hyatt doesn't sizzle in his 40 in Indianapolis because they don't need him climbing any higher on team's boards. 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. 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. Even with the acquisitions of Alex Cappa, La'el Collins and Ted Karras in free agency, I still view offensive line as a need for the Bengals. I think the Falcons end up looking hard at a wideout here at No. Jordan Davis at 6-foot-6 and 340 pounds put on a performance for the ages. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah has four quarterbacks going in Round 1 -- including three in the top 10. Kyle Crabbs of The Draft Network (three rounds), What's new: Domino effect of last several picks, spurred by Russell Wilson trade. 29. 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. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. Olave and Wilson didn't play in that game, though. No. I don't think Carolina has to pay quite that much to move up six spots; instead I have them shipping out their second-rounder (#39 overall) and their first and second-rounders next year. 1 receiver. 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. Alabama is the only other school with multiple selections. Eagles Receive: 23rd Overall (245), 87th Overall (48) = That's a win. Kaiir Elam CB Florida 18. This is the first pick I've repeated from Version 1.0 two weeks ago, but nothing has changed. That would be two years in a row that the Chiefs took an edge rusher at the end of the first round, but they need an upgrade over Frank Clark and a young bookend for George Karlaftis. Elam is already gone in this draft, but I could definitely see the Chiefs looking at a cornerback after watching Charvarius Ward sign with the 49ers in free agency. Before I get to the picks, I'm going to lay out the four trades that are included in these predictions: 1. By James Fragoza March 11, 2022 Jump around this article Click to show Now they get a premier prospect at the position, too. The Vikings traded with both the Lions and the Packers within the first 34 picks last year. 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. 8, but PFF's BPA option would still be quite a score for a team that hit on corner in the first round of the 2020 draft with A.J. With Davis already selected, we're fortunate the BPA option is at least a defensive back. Houston Texans: QB Will Levis, Kentucky. I really like the physical, big-bodied wideout's potential within this Packers offense. Round 2, No. This gave me a NEED and BPA option in each first-round slot. 12. Fans could make a case for Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II here, but Stingley is a better overall talent when performing at his peak. It's not a matter of if but when. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. Apple Podcasts ", 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. Would have loved Garrett Wilson here for the immediate impact, but he went off the board to the Texans, so the choice is PFF's best available. He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and 8. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 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. While I personally would prefer Travon Walker here, Thibodeaux certainly fits the bill for a team that was near the bottom of the league in sack production last season. The cool thing about this PFF tool is that you can adjust the settings to shape how the simulated picks are made -- and that's what I did in this piece, looking to explore the age-old debate of drafting for need vs. taking the best player available (BPA). 2 HST. Mike Zimmer's tenure in Minnesota ended with some truly abysmal cornerback play, which is an unfortunate way out for one of the best secondary coaches of his era. The PFF mock draft simulator lists team needs next to every pick, and for the Texans at No. Terrell. 67 and 68 overall). Injuries and age have caught up to one of the There are corners I like more than Elam in this spot, but Linderbaum is already off the board. The predicted pick at No. The PFF simulation had us taking Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton with the Lions' first pick at No. Spotify BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) throws the ball while playing the East Carolina Pirates Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Provo. But not only is Davis a good athlete, he is a productive football player and served as the engine of that vaunted Georgia defense. Murphy is quick off the ball and has a well-developed arsenal of pass-rush moves. Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. Click here for Trapasso's full mock draft. ", Analysis: "The Giants are desperate for some explosiveness at receiver. Gardner-Johnson in free agency. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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). Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II. NOW PLAYING . Feb 28, 2023 at 08:00 AM. The Patriots could lose safety Devin McCourty and/or cornerback Jonathan Jones in free agency, so they may have to reload in the secondary. 24. The point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. So, assuming the team wants to move forward with the young quarterback already in hand, this couldn't have worked out any better. 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. Stingley's name will gain traction once again after his pro day next month, and the Vikings are a team in need of a talented cornerback to tighten up the pass defense. The short answer: Probably. It's a position they value quite a bit. In a previous mock draft, ESPNs Mel Kiper had the Broncos selecting Foskey in the first round. 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. 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. He was a three-year starter at BYU and could potentially be a long-term right tackle prospect for the Broncos. 19, the Saints face one of the most intriguing selections of the entire first round. Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: Version 4.0, Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: Version 3.0, Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: Version 2.0, Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: Version 1.0. This pick is a 300-yard tee shot straight down the fairway at TPC Sawgrass. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. The Minnesota Vikings The Giants know they need to put players on the field who can run and chase the Eagles for years to come. He is nearly unguardable on option routes over the middle of the field and can easily take on a Cooper Kupp or Amon-Ra St. Brown-esque slot role. The Eagles had 70 sacks in 2022. As the college football season comes to an end, let's take a look at the latest first-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft. 4 IND. 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. 25. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. BUT, with a potential top-10 pick in Johnson still available here, GM Jon Robinson can't turn down the value of taking the best available player here. ", 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. 12: Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia. Compensatory picks have not been assigned and will not be included in this exercise. 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. ET on March 7 to designate players before free agency begins eight days later. His raw talent is undeniable -- and could be too much to resist for a team that just lost Randy Gregory in free agency. New Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watched a great pass rush help his former team, the Rams, to a Super Bowl. Bresee has had some medical concerns but that could be alleviated at the Combine. Done and done. 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. Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. There is no offseason in the NFL. He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and 2022 first-round picks Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. Thibodeaux is an interesting player with many high-level traits, but it's hard to know where he'll come off the board on April 28 -- pretty much anywhere in the first 10 picks feels possible at this point. Lewis Cine was the final pick of the 2022 first round as he landed with the Minnesota Vikings. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated rankings of the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. 16 overall pick, No. Now, let the hard evaluation of QB Daniel Jones truly begin. 12. Obviously, the Ravens need at the position is enormous and Addison is fast but also a sharp route-runner who knows how to get open and find holes in zone. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the New England Patriots a dynamic wide receiver in Round 2. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. Georgia fans though will have to wait a while in Kipers eyes to see another Bulldog drafted, as he has Darnell Washington landing with the New Orleans Saints at pick No. The Panthers might have been able to land Anthony Richardson at number nine, but Stroud is more prepared to start from Day One and the Panthers have enough talent on their roster to compete right away in a shaky NFC South. Hamilton is going to be a fantastic player in the league, and the Lions need as many guys of this caliber as they can get. John Schneider must have been going through withdrawal. That said, safety may not be a huge need, with Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell teaming up to form one of the most dynamic duos at that position in the NFL. This weeks NFL combine will greatly impact draft boards, as prospects move up and down based on their performances at the 2023 NFL Combine. Baltimore moves up two spots to the 20th pick. 3, they simply cited "Every position." Sporting News' 12th mock of the 2023 NFL Draft covers picks No. Numerous trades involving quarterbacks and wide receivers have shaken up the first 32 picks. 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