Hyatt provides plenty of it. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver): EDGE Will Anderson, Alabama. As always, this mock was completed using the NFL Mock Draft Database simulator. The question is production: Washington had 45 catches and three touchdowns in three seasons for the Bulldogs, and Brock Bowers, a top 2024 prospect, put up much more impressive numbers, Kiper wrote. New York Jets: T Broderick Jones, Georgia. So I think it's pretty obvious the Colts are going to have to throw in their 2024 first-rounder to get this done. 4. 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. Kaiir Elam CB Florida It's a position they value quite a bit. ", Analysis: "He feels like a slot exclusive player, as more than 85% of his snaps came from the slot over the past two years, but he's one of the savviest receivers and best route runners in the class. 12. The draft order used in this article reflects the order prior to NFL Week 12. Credit to the mock draft simulation goes to The Draft Network, and team needs are also generated from this site. The Colts are finally going to get off the veteran-QB-bridge carousel and get married to another rookie. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? By Jay Drew. 1 CHI. Thanks to some draft night wizardry from Howie Roseman, the Eagles traded the No. Team evaluators are going to forgive some of his stumbles in 2022 as they focus more on his measurables and get won over by his interviews. 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 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. Click here for Fornelli's full mock draft. A total of 319 prospects have been invited to attend the weeklong job interview, which will take place in from Feb. 28 through March 6. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. But Pro Football Focus has safety as a big-time need for the Lions, and given that PFF also has Hamilton as the No. Scott Smith. Could Howell represent the future of the franchise? It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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 That's a win. Click here for Fragoza's full mock draft. It is the question as old as time with Minnesota, which comes first: the cornerback or the edge rusher? Olave's off the board, but Burks is no slouch here at No. This week, the football world gathers in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. There are still questions about his lateral agility and movement freedom, but his strength was borderline dominant at the Senior Bowl. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. Either Neal or Ekwonu would work here, but we already selected the N.C. State stud at No. He understands how to use his frame to high-point the ball in the air. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated rankings of the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. View the picks Apparently, given that Walker's name didn't even come up until No. 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. Foskey (6-5, 265 pounds) was a defensive end in college but he would presumably transition to outside linebacker if selected by an NFL team that runs a base 3-4 defense. Cincinnati Bengals: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame. So he'd happily welcome another smooth-moving explosive end to the mix. Again, I personally see cornerback as the bigger need for the Chiefs here. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. Hall will participate in this years NFL combine 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. Who would have thought that the most impressive combine performance would come from a defensive tackle? The simulation is clearly trying to upgrade the Giants' secondary with the franchise's second top-10 pick. 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. 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. However, McDuffie is as technically sound as any prospect in this class. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. Consequently, pass rusher is not high on Tennessee's priority list. 3 overall. ESPN lead NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper revealed his latest 2023 mock draft. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. That said, Booth represents a real value pick as one of the top corners in this draft class. 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. 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. WebMinnesota Vikings 7-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings get CB1 in Ahmad Gardner : Making the selections through all seven rounds of a 2022 NFL Mock Draft for the Finding a solid corner who can deal with a heavy workload is paramount for Green Bay, since Packers' CB1, Jaire Alexander, has established himself as a premier player at the position and someone opposing teams like to avoid. New Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watched a great pass rush help his former team, the Rams, to a Super Bowl. 23. ", 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. Now they get a premier prospect at the position, too. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein projects the Buccaneers and Raiders to begin new eras at quarterback. Here is the fifth version of our Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker, which includes 17 recent predictions from across the football world. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 2 HST. Weakest? Ultimately, I chose one or the other for each pick, chronologically working my way from No. 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. 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 answer is quite clear in the eyes of the PFF mock machine: Saddle up for another season of Sam Darnold as the Panthers' starter. ", Analysis: "The UNC WR can carve defenses up in space and generate downfield plays from the slot. Click here for D'Andrea's full mock draft. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. 25. BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) throws the ball while playing the East Carolina Pirates Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Provo. Murphy is quick off the ball and has a well-developed arsenal of pass-rush moves. 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. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago): QB Bryce Young, Alabama. The 2022 NFL Draft is slated to be held from April 28-30. Wonnum, but Johnson can be a third impact player on their front. The transition hasn't always been seamless for young receivers acclimating to QB Aaron Rodgers, but Burks' Swiss Army Knife skill set could alleviate some of those issues. The short answer: Probably. What you have to love about Karlaftis is the motor never stops. The trade details are noted above. 31. Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft: Colts select Russell Wilson No. The point is mute, though, since London is already off the board to begin with. This is a great outcome for the Seahawks, too. John Schneider must have been going through withdrawal. 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. 7, so Karlaftis is the pick. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. Lewis Cine was the final pick of the 2022 first round as he landed with the Minnesota Vikings. 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. 15. By James Fragoza March 11, 2022 Jump around this article Click to show 4. Offensive tackle, pass rushers, and cornerbacks dominate the top 10. 3 ARZ. Vikings would love to get him just outside those first 10 picks. New Orleans Saints (from San Francisco through Miami and Denver): EDGE Lukas Van Ness, Iowa, This is a bit of a fall for Van Ness, who went 20th in each of our first two mock drafts, but that works out well for the Saints, who are working hard to get a rough cap situation under control and could very well lose Marcus Davenport just as they did Trey Hendrickson in 2021. Let's see what it looks like if a team trades back, then up into the top 10 1 overall. 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. I would argue that the Chargers' biggest area of need is actually more in line with PFF's BPA choice here. 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. Watson is rising fast after putting on a freak show at the combine. I have OT as a much bigger need overall for Brian Daboll's club, and while I'd prefer Evan Neal here, Cross is PFF's best player available and gives Big Blue a high-quality tackle opposite Andrew Thomas. 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. Its not the strongest class at the top, and there are no quarterbacks worth mortgaging the future for. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. The Cardinals haven't had a dominant interior disruptor since Calais Campbell left for Jacksonville in free agency, so I love that Davis is the BPA option here. 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. Similar situation with Ojabo, who tore his Achilles at the Michigan pro day. On Monday, Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema published his two-round, pre-combine 2023 NFL mock draft, which featured three quarterbacks selected with the first three picks. 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. 6. 1 overall 2025 prospect loves Georgia a lot, Georgia football recruiting: The many many things DawgNation learned at the Under Armour Atlanta camp, Georgia football podcast: The NFL draft could reinforce what makes UGA culture special, Glenn Schumann to remain at Georgia after interviewing with Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Carter to reportedly not workout for teams at 2023 NFL Combine. The predicted pick at No. The predicted pick at No. Pitre boosts a Kansas City secondary that also lost Tyrann Mathieu this offseason. 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. ", Analysis: "The Giants need more weapons on the perimeter. Back on the clock here at No. Teams are listed with their first pick selection. 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. The Giants know they need to put players on the field who can run and chase the Eagles for years to come. In a previous mock 2 overall prospect (behind only Hutchinson), I didn't have any other option. For the second time in three years, the first three picks are going to be quarterbacks, as the Panthers aren't content to wait at number nine. 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. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. Next: Round 1 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 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. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee. 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. 17. Select Your Team (s) Draft order is actual. 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. After transferring from Georgia, Johnson had a fantastic season at Florida State. With ideal length and smooth footwork, the ball-hawking three interceptions in each of past three seasons cornerback has the versatility to excel in either press or off coverage. https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/28/2023-nfl-mock-draft-broncos-select-ot-and-olb-in-3rd-round/, Did you miss Peyton Manning's Super Bowl commercial? 1 through 32 like a real draft, taking players off the board as they were selected. EAGAN, Minn. The NFL's New League Year begins at 3 p.m. (CT) Wednesday, but the league's attention will soon fully turn to 2022 NFL Draft, which is just over six weeks away. 2023 New York Giants. His ability to take the football away may be his best trait. They still have their choice of the two defenders they would have been mulling over at number one. 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. Smith-Njigba was mostly a slot receiver in 2021 and is an excellent route runner with impressive athleticism. Click here for Sikkema's full mock draft. The predicted pick at No. Alabama is the only other school with multiple selections. Branch feels like a Bill Belichick type of player and has the versatility to make an immediate impact at several different spots in the defensive backfield. 46: Jalen Pitre, Safety, Baylor, The predicted pick at No. 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. I had the Bucs nabbing cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in my last version but this time around he's already gone. Denver has five picks to use in the draft his year, which will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. Houston Texans: QB Will Levis, Kentucky. A strong performance at the NFL combine should help vault him up in the draft, including possibly into the top 10. The predicted pick at No. It's not a matter of if but when. Jordan Davis at 6-foot-6 and 340 pounds put on a performance for the ages. I love the idea of the Saints upgrading at wideout to give Michael Thomas (assuming he's healthy) and Jameis Winston some help. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 28. 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. Trading down in the first round is one of his favorite things to do and the Seahawks hadn't done so since 2019! Kiper, who has Carter as his top overall prospect, sees the Georgia defensive tackle landing with the Chicago Bears at pick No. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish 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. 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. It's no secret the Jets need a pass rusher. Yes, Anthony Richardson is right there, but until further notice I am continuing to operate on the notion that the Raiders will go the veteran route to replace Derek Carr. I expected to have Robinson coming off the board a little earlier this time around but, nope, here is again and once again the Bills take the plunge. Brock Purdy may be one-of-one, but that will not stop NFL teams from trying to find the I didn't give much consideration to Stingley here, as Ekwonu feels like a much safer pick, given Stingley's lack of production since his sensational 2019 campaign. The Ravens make a small move up with the help of the Seahawks, jumping over the Chargers from 22nd to 20th. The Titans have now officially parted ways with Taylor Lewan and offensive tackle is their top need. Skoronski didn't fall far before grabbing the ledge in Tennessee with those short arms. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. Lloyd is a nice fit on the second level of the Ravens' defense, joining fellow young 'backers Patrick Queen, Tyus Bowser and Odafe Oweh. You know what? Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. Flowers is an electric playmaker with sticky hands and outstanding route-running skills. The Broncos do not own first- or second-round picks this year, but they hold back-to-back selections in the third round (Nos. 8. Terry McLaurin is one of my favorite receivers in the league. Smith-Njigba gave one of the best bowl game performances in college football history in the 2022 Rose Bowl with 15 receptions for 347 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Utah. With that as the backdrop, here's how this NEED-vs.-BPA thought exercise played out Jacksonville's biggest need is not a position. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. Van Ness uses both power and a good bend to get to the quarterback and would pair well with the ageless Cameron Jordan, 30. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. Again, trade details noted above. 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. 77: Cole Strange, Offensive Line, Chattanooga. 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. In both cases, we specifically chose not to include trades, but now the gloves are off. He'll improve the run and pass game for the G-Men. 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. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl ", 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. Detroit Lions: LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson. 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. They finished the campaign with a 13-4 record and a first-place finish in the NFC North. Indianapolis trades up to the first pick. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. 12: Travon Walker, Center, Georgia. 67 and 68 overall). 38 Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, No. Last year, 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. Mock Draft 2.0 has the same focus as my Mock 1.0 projections for how the Detroit Lions will target their two first-round picks. In his latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft, Kiper has three Bulldogs coming off the board in the first round. 31. 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. I understand the need for a quality pass rusher, as PFF suggests here, but the Pats are adept at finding ways to manufacture pressure, and there's no guarantee of Ojabo's readiness this year anyway, given the Achilles tear suffered at his pro day in March. 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). As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. Sound familiar? (Part of that was due to trading away two first-rounders for Jamal Adams.) 2022 NFL Draft: Strongest position group? Kyle Crabbs of The Draft Network (three rounds), What's new: Domino effect of last several picks, spurred by Russell Wilson trade. 46: Christian Harris, Linebacker, Alabama, The predicted pick at No. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. Columnist. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. video. 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. Minnesota has drafted at No. In a previous mock draft, ESPNs Mel Kiper had the Broncos selecting Foskey in the first round. 3. 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. The predicted pick at No. Jonathan Mingo - McDuffie certainly qualifies as a possible future star. Trades are in play and spoiler alert I've got two of the first three picks on the move. Terrell. 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. He is an excellent route-runner who can win at all three levels and the Texans really need some pass-catching talent. Please check your email for a confirmation. Click here for Sanchez's full mock draft. Numerous trades involving quarterbacks and wide receivers have shaken up the first 32 picks. ", Analysis: "I've always been of the mind that O'Cyrus Torrence is more of a second-rounder than a first-round prospect. 37 Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State, No. 101 to 3. If you want consistency (and the Vikings really need it at the position), that's a pretty good indicator. Instead, they get the one edge rusher who appears to be in a tier by himself. 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. Duval County now has a franchise cornerstone on offense (last year's No. Baltimore moves up two spots to the 20th pick. Did you miss Peyton Manning's Super Bowl commercial? 7. 46: Christian Watson, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State. 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. Smith is a bit undersized but he plays bigger than his 234 pounds and holds up well against the run. Green played all over the offensive line during his career at Texas A&M, so he can give the Bills some depth at tackle as a bonus. 30. Indy's next pick, number 35 overall, is only worth 550 points. Sure! Arizona Cardinals (from Carolina): EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech. It's not a matter of if but when. Several of those QB-needy teams also have new head coaches, which seems like the perfect time to start over with a talented rookie. 1.) WebPerry's 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots trade down, snag WR in Round 1. In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. 1 tackle on their draft board. 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. In it, multiple trades near the top take place. Spotify Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. The median value of a 2024 first is 1,000 points, so let's say they send over that pick plus third and fifth-rounders this year. 46: Martin Emerson, Cornerback, Mississippi State, The predicted pick at No. 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. Carolina Panthers (from Arizona): QB C.J. To QB or not to QB -- is that actually the question? Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm has four quarterbacks coming off the board in the top 10. Chicago has the No. 11. Pete Carroll has four of the first 52 picks and upgrades his pass rush with this 6-foot-6, 275-pounder with an 86-inch wingspan. But not only is Davis a good athlete, he is a productive football player and served as the engine of that vaunted Georgia defense. 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. 2. He was a three-year starter at BYU and could potentially be a long-term right tackle prospect for the Broncos. 23. Tennessee Titans: T Peter Skoronski, Northwestern. 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. After not seeing a signal-caller come off the board in the first 18 slots, we suddenly get back-to-back QB picks. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Buy Seahawks Tickets. Watch it here. And in this projection, we get a second-round quarterback run, with Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and Matt Corral all coming off the board. 15, and I don't see OT as the team's most immediate need, so I'd rather hop on PFF's BPA option. I had the Packers taking Branch two weeks ago but this time he's already off the board. He's going all-out on every snap, and he's strong enough and quick enough to make a lot of blockers look foolish. Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon. 2022 NFL Draft: Which team most needs to select a quarterback in Round 1? UPDATED: Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 draft prospects, New Orleans Saints (from 49ers through Dolphins and Broncos). Fortunately, Forbes is still available so I can once again focus on a secondary that has a very good chance of losing some key pieces in free agency. The Vikings have some outside issues with end Everson Griffin and linebackers Nick Vigil and Anthony Barr [scheduled to become free agents]. Houston Texans (from Cleveland): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State. Honestly, even if McDuffie had been available, I still would've gone with Karlaftis, given the value of edge rushers in today's league and the relative absence of a premier one in Seattle since Frank Clark was traded. The Commanders move up from the 16th spot, trading with the Eagles. 31 John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, No. James Fragoza of Pro Football Network (three rounds). ", Analysis: "Clark Phillips III is a flat-out dog in coverage. Over the last two seasons, his opponent passer ratings allowed have been 52.1, and 52.0. 1 cornerback but has since fallen back with the likes of "Sauce" Gardner, Trent McDuffie and others. 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