After getting their left tackle to replace Armstead, the Saints need to find an explosive pass-catcher to pair with Michael Thomas. Cincinnati Bengals | UTSA CB Tariq Woolen, 64. Mafe had 7 sacks, 9 hits and 26 hurries in '21, and his mix of speed, bend and power was often overwhelming for opposing offensive tackles. Sanders has become polarizing as a prospect because of his boom-or-bust freaky flashy pass-rush skills. NY Giants (via MIA): Alec Pierce, WR, Cincinnati82. The Saints need to think about reinforcing their second level with youth and Asamoah's speed and quickness will allow him to flash before rounding out his physicality for an every-down option. Tulsa Chicago Bears | South Alabama WR Jalen Tolbert, 72. MORE: The Sporting News NFL mock draft with trades. 1. Washington Commanders (from IND) | Penn State S Jaquan Brisker, 48. After loading up on star defenders in free agency, the Chargers need to use this pick to help their young franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert. NFL mock draft 2022, 3-round edition: Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis go in top 10; Jets, Giants double up with early steals, Ranking thetop 150 players in 2022 draft class, The Sporting News NFL mock draft with trades, 11 most likely scenarios to trade up, down in 2022 NFL Draft, What happens when Madden simulates the 2022 NFL Draft, Finding NFL player comparisons for the top 32 draft prospects, Sauce Gardner, CB, Cincinnati (6-2, 190 pounds), Malik Willis, QB, Liberty (6-0, 219 pounds), Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame (6-4, 220 pounds), Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia (6-6, 340 pounds), Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama (6-1, 179 pounds), Kenyon Green, G, Texas A&M (6-4, 323 pounds), Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa (6-7, 325 pounds), Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington (5-10, 193 pounds), Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia (5-11, 229 pounds), Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa (6-2, 296 pounds), David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan (6-4, 250 pounds), Daxton Hill, S, Michigan (6-0, 191 pounds), Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas (6-2, 225 pounds), Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida (6-2, 191 pounds), Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn (5-11, 190 pounds), Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington (5-11, 194 pounds), Perrion Winfrey, DT, Oklahoma (6-4, 292 pounds), Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State (6-4, 260 pounds), Carson Strong, QB, Nevada (6-3, 220 pounds), Christian Harris, LB, Alabama(6-0, 226 pounds), Nik Bonitto, EDGE, Oklahoma (6-3, 248 pounds), Phidarian Mathis, DT Alabama (6-4, 310 pounds), Darian Kinnard, OT/G, Kentucky (6-5, 345 pounds), Drake Jackson, EDGE, USC (6-3, 254 pounds), Tariq Woolen, CB, Texas-San Antonio (6-4, 205 pounds), Cameron Thomas, EDGE, San Diego State (6-4, 267 pounds), Kingsley Enagbare, EDGE, South Carolina(6-4, 258 pounds), Quay Walker, LB, Georgia (6-4, 241 pounds), George Pickens, WR, Georgia (6-3, 200 pounds), Cade Otton, TE, Washington (6-5, 247 pounds), James Cook, RB, Georgia (5-11, 199 pounds), Myjai Sanders, EDGE, Cincinnati (6-5, 228 pounds), Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama (6-1, 194 pounds), Tyler Smith, G/OT, Tulsa (6-5, 324 pounds), Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina(6-0, 218 pounds), Isaiah Likely, TE, Coastal Carolina (6-4, 245 pounds), Channing Tindall, LB, Georgia (6-2, 230 pounds), JoJo Domann, LB, Nebraska (6-1, 228 pounds), Sam Williams, EDGE, Ole Miss (6-4, 261 pounds), Derion Kendrick, CB, Georgia (5-11, 194 pounds), Leo Chenal, LB, Wisconsin (6-3, 250 pounds), Marcus Jones, CB/S, Houston (5-8, 174 pounds), Nick Cross, S, Maryland (6-0, 212 pounds), Khalil Shakir, WR, Boise State (6-0, 190 pounds), Cole Strange, G, Chattanooga (6-5, 307 pounds), Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State (6-6, 252 pounds), Cam Taylor-Britt, CB, Nebraska (5-11, 196 pounds), Matthew Butler, DT, Tennessee (6-4, 297 pounds), John Ridgeway, DT, Arkansas (6-5, 321 pounds), Brian Robinson, RB, Alabama (6-2, 225 pounds), Mykael Wright, CB, Oregon (5-10, 173 pounds), Max Mitchell, OT, Louisiana (6-6, 307 pounds), Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah State (6-5, 310 pounds), Josh Jobe, CB, Alabama (5-11, 182 pounds), Alec Pierce, WR, Cincinnati (6-3, 211 pounds). Detroit Lions | Nevada QB Carson Strong, 98. Washington selects Corral to be the team's future at the position. Ickey Ekwonu, OT/G, NC State (6-4, 310 pounds). Florida State The Lions need more versatile and reliable players in coverage to use in a variety of roles and Wright is a solid solution. Jeremy Ruckert, TE, Ohio State (6-6, 252 pounds). Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State (6-5, 307 pounds). Cincinnati Bengals | Cincinnati EDGE Myjai Sanders, 96. 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. Atlanta: Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina44. After not bringing back Tyrann Mathieu and Charvarius Ward in free agency, the Chiefs need to be in the market for a versatile cover man rather early. 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. Carolina Panthers | Alabama OT Evan Neal, 7. Denver Broncos (from LAR) | Washington TE Cade Otton, 97. 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. Woolen stands out for his size in either man or zone looks. 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. The Bears were terrible at cornerback away from young rising star Jaylon Johnson and need to add a solid coverage option for new defensive-minded head coach Matt Eberflus. But he can line up as a 3, 4 or 5-tech and that versatility, coupled with his non-stop motor and consistent playmaking ability, makes him an attractive option for any team looking to bolster their defensive line. Dylan Parham, G, Memphis (6-2, 315 pounds). Green Bay: Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State60. The Vikings lost Tyler Conklin in free agency and with Ruckert, they can get some of receiving pop back to better complement returning Irv Smith Jr. in 12 personnel. Philadelphia Eagles (from MIA) | Washington CB Trent McDuffie, 16. Round 7, No. Atlanta Falcons | Liberty QB Malik Willis, 9. Hes got a rare combination of size, length and athleticism, and didnt give up a single touchdown in college. Lloyd steps into the middle of the Giants' defense, providing run-stopping ability but also the athleticism to work in coverage and attack the passer. 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. This makes great sense as the follow-up high first-rounder to quarterback Zach Wilson. The Chargers get their new nose tackle in Davis, who moves smaller offensive linemen out of his path and possesses better quickness to attack gaps than expected, given his 6-6, 340-pound frame. There are plenty of other needs on this roster, but Gardner is the best value. Detroit Lions (from LAR) | Michigan DB Dax Hill, 33. / 235 lbs. 1 Davante Adams to acquire this pick. Chicago Bears (from LAC) | Auburn CB Roger McCreary, 49. The trade-up costs general manager Joe Douglas the fourth-round pick his team received from the Panthers in the Sam Darnold deal. Baltimore Ravens | Nebraska OL Cam Jurgens, 77. Dallas: Travis Jones, DT, UConn57. Chicago: Zion Johnson, OG, Boston College40. Ole Miss The 2022 National Football League Player Selection Meeting, otherwise known as the NFL draft, is less than three months away. 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. He can be the solid replacement for Jarivs Landry. If the former Georgia linebacker outperforms expectations at the NFL Scouting Combine, he will be long gone by this pick. He didn't give up a single TD during his career and in '21 he was as close to shutdown as you're going to see in this class. Please check your email for a confirmation. Denver Broncos (from LAR) | Georgia LB Channing Tindall, 65. McDuffie might not be the biggest cover man in this class, but hes the most polished and pro-ready. Here's a look at the latest permutations, with one final first-round mock to come right before the draft: NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD:Ranking thetop 150 players in 2022 draft class, Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan (6-6, 260 pounds). Notre Dame The question is where does he get selected because, depending on who you talk to, it could be anywhere from top-10 to bottom of Round 1. at The Eagles have been lukewarm on Miles Sanders with their new coaching staff so they can displace him like they did Hurts with Pickett. Alabama 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. MORE:Finding NFL player comparisons for the top 32 draft prospects, Logan Hall, EDGE, Houston (6-6, 283 pounds). 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. And he told us at the combine that he felt like he had something to prove going from the SEC to the ACC. 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We like Dotson in the second round but the Chiefs aren't on the clock again until pick No. Green Bay Packers | Oklahoma DL Perrion Winfrey, 60. 6'7" Atlanta Falcons | Western Michigan WR Skyy Moore, 44. Every receiver on the Texans' roster except Nico Collins has just one year left on their deal. Georgia The Lions can still come out of the first round pass rusher from their home-state school in Ann Arbor even if Hutchinson goes off the board at No. Dean's quickness, leadership and playmaking range would be a great value here with Lloyd going earlier. Jacksonville: George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue34. Tindall can help the Falcons make up for the tough loss of Oluokun with his own brand of speedy and rangy playmaking. It appears Drew Lock is the starter (for now) in Seattle, which means Willis can learn by watching. Stroud really does feel like a more athletic version of Jared Goff another comp Dane has mentioned. The Falcons have thinned out at wide receiver with Calvin Ridley suspended and Russell Gage gone in free agency. The Ravens need some depth and versatility behind Ronnie Staley and newcomer Morgan Moses given the former's injury history. That said, he fits the profile of the QB position is evolving into -- he's athletic, has a strong arm, and is tough. 6'0" Indianapolis Colts (from WAS) | Alabama WR John Metchie III, 74. Neal will be an all-around rock on either the left or right side. Kansas City Chiefs (from SF via MIA) | Purdue EDGE George Karlaftis, 30. Detroit Lions | Montana State LB Troy Andersen, 67. 2022 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: Travon Walker to Jaguars at No. Devonte Wyatt, DT/DE, Georgia (6-3, 304 pounds). Grabbing a versatile, dynamic defender like Hill would be a fantastic addition to help the Lions against both the run and pass. Seattle Seahawks | Mississippi State CB Martin Emerson Jr. 73. Houston Texans | Minnesota EDGE Boye Mafe, 38. / 304 lbs. Houston Texans | LSU CB Derek Stingley Jr. 4. New York Giants | Virginia TE Jelani Woods, 69. Philadelphia Eagles (from Saints, compensatory). 6'2" Its time to fix that, so this pick should be used on this years best prospect at the position. Atlanta Falcons (from IND) | Maryland S Nick Cross, 83. He can be a dominant force at a premium position. The Broncos will appreciate his underrated athleticism and competitive nature. The Packers should think about wide receiver foremost in the first round after trading No. 33. BIG BOARD: Updated ranking of top 100 NFL Draft prospects. Denver Broncos (from LAR) | Houston CB Marcus Jones, 97. They would consider Drake London, too, but Dotson can be the speedy vertical threat for Rodgers to replace free-agent departure Marquez Valdes-Scantling. If McDuffie's still available here, the Cardinals should snap him up. Finally, at the bottom of the first round, Kenny Pickett comes off the board, and two more quarterbacks are taken on Day 2. Green Bay Packers | South Carolina EDGE Kingsley Enagbare, 93. Baltimore: Malcolm Rodriguez, LB, Oklahoma State77. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Kentucky OL Darian Kinnard, 61. Cincinnati Bengals | Iowa OL Tyler Linderbaum, 32. 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. Hamilton is falling on some boards because of teams not wanting to take safety too high and concerns that given his size, he might be more of a linebacker 'tweener. Lloyd was impressive during the '21 season and nothing changed at the combine. 6'1" 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. 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. 6'4" 1 Tre'Davious White will be coming off a torn ACL for his Age 27 season. Chark and T.J. Hockenson. Denver Broncos (from LAR) | Georgia LB Channing Tindall, 65. Detroit Lions | Georgia WR George Pickens, 36. If he was eligible two years ago he would've been a top-5 pick. I was similarly optimistic last year, projecting the "fab five" to be gone by Pick No. Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan State (5-10, 210 pounds). And in this projection, we get a second-round quarterback run, with Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and Matt Corral all coming off the board. New Orleans Saints (from IND via PHI) | Northern Iowa OT Trevor Penning, 17. Houston (via NO): Jeremy Ruckert, TE, Ohio State81. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah has four quarterbacks going in Round 1 -- including three in the top 10. He had a strong season and a dominant-at-times Senior Bowl week, and he could end up going in the top half of the first round when all is said and done. They have taken a closer look at his undersized frame as a potential replacement for Wilson with his polished arm and athletic skill set. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Georgia DL Devonte Wyatt, 28. It's a great start, of course, especially for a team that hasn't used a first-rounder on a WR since 2002. 25. Arizona: Ken Walker III, RB, Michigan State56. Davis no doubt eats up space against the run but he's also shown the athleticism to be disruptive as an interior pass rusher in the right scheme, which Baltimore has for him. Some NFL teams like Smith's upside enough to consider him in Round 1. The Seahawks need a quarterback, but Pickett doesnt feel like a great fit here. The Broncos need to rebuild their second level pass rush next to Bradley Chubb after getting Randy Gregory to play end in their 3-4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Colorado State TE Trey McBride, 61. Travis Jones, DT, Connecticut (6-4, 325 pounds). This scenario gives them a chance to add a versatile blocker in Green, who could be an immediate starter at either guard or tackle. San Francisco 49ers | Cincinnati S Bryan Cook, 94. 2022 NFL mock draft: Updated 3-round projections for draft week Share this article 425 shares share tweet email Luke Easterling April 27, 2022 9:17 am ET We're less than 48 hours. Kansas City Chiefs | Auburn S Smoke Monday, 104. New York Giants | North Carolina State OL Ickey Ekwonu, 6. Baltimore Ravens | Georgia DL Jordan Davis, 15. 75 overall), 2024 first-round and third-round picks and edge rusher Micheal Clemons in the deal for Rodgers. 25. Cincinnati The first one is published even before the last draft and starts with just one round. The Chiefs franchise-tagged Orlando Brown Jr. but need to think about a contingency and develop good pass protection depth behind him. Jalen Wydermyer, TE, Texas A&M (6-3, 255 pounds). Grabbing a versatile, dynamic defender like Hill would be a fantastic addition to help the Lions against both the run and pass. Baltimore*: Akayleb Evans, CB, Missouri101. Williams tore his ACL in the national title game, but at full strength, hes an explosive weapon who could take the Houston offense to another level. [CDATA[/* >