The point value difference is 70, which is about what the Ravens' fourth-round pick is worth. He's explosive, athletic, and able to bend around offensive tackles along the edge or use his twitchiness to slice inside and get to the quarterback. Several of those QB-needy teams also have new head coaches, which seems like the perfect time to start over with a talented rookie. He could play on the outside in the pros, too. The New England Patriots need to upgrade at wide receiver this offseason, and there could be a few exciting prospects at that position available to Bill Belichick and his staff with the No. 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. video. Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. 29. North Carolina WR Josh Downs. I struggled with this one, since both players seem like viable options. 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. 12. 3 ARZ. Quay Walker also impressed on his way to becoming a first-round pick for the Green Bay Packers. Washington Commanders (from New Orleans through Philadelphia): QB Anthony Richardson, Florida. As the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Hamilton, and a couple receivers come off the board between picks 13 and 19 in Reuter's mock. This could be a really intriguing spot not just for the Lions, but for teams that are interested in the third or fourth quarterback (remember the fifth-year option). ", 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. Carolina Panthers (from Arizona): QB C.J. 77: Max Mitchell, Tackle, Louisiana, The predicted pick at No. These days, when I'm not eating, sleeping or yapping on NFL Network, I'm mock drafting. He's big, fast, confident and has the tape to match all the traits. 1 receiver. 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. ESPN lead NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper revealed his latest 2023 mock draft. 31. 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. Washington trades up to 10th pick. 8. ET on March 7 to designate players before free agency begins eight days later. Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Patriots take Ohio State star in new NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. So let's go ahead and give the Jets the cover man who very well might've been the first CB off the board in the 2020 draft if he'd been eligible. Click here for Sanchez's full mock draft. Consequently, pass rusher is not high on Tennessee's priority list. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. The predicted pick at No. London checks in as the sim's best player available. 25 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, Analysis: "Smith-Njigba barely saw the field during the 2022 season because of injuries but he's still one of the top wideouts in the class. Trades are in play and spoiler alert I've got two of the first three picks on the move. 2 HST. 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. In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. Well, he did that and then some, then he dominated the Senior Bowl, and followed that up with an electric workout in Indy. 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. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. 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. We just sent McDuffie to the Giants at No. The point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. 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 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. He can line up anywhere on Minnesota's front for new defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and can be downright disruptive. Philadelphia Eagles (from Washington): CB Joey Porter Jr. Some analysts have Wilson ranked ahead of Murphy and he play with a bit more power. With the first of those picks, Easterling mocked BYU offensive tackle Blake Freeland to Denver. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. You can get him the ball in so many different ways, including handoffs, jet sweeps and quick screens. 23. Which way could the Minnesota Vikings go with their 2022 NFL Draft selections at the all-important bye week? 6. Jacksonville Jaguars: G O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Giants know they need to put players on the field who can run and chase the Eagles for years to come. 7, so Karlaftis is the pick. Check out latest mock drafts following one of the biggest events in the evaluation process. John Schneider must have been going through withdrawal. He played in just three games and tallied five receptions for 43 yards. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. WebMock Draft Simulator. Here's a look at our fifth Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: The predicted pick at 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. Done and done. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-31. Murphy is quick off the ball and has a well-developed arsenal of pass-rush moves. They throw in a 2024 sixth to make up the difference. However, I can't find a suitable trade partner that's not too far down the board so I have them staying put and filling a big need with Gonzalez, the 6-2 speedster with length and a full set of skills to develop into one of the NFL's best corners. 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. ", 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. 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. 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? The Jaguars could have their pick of the tight ends, and indeed we gave them Michael Mayer in each of our first two mocks. Click here for Sikkema's full mock draft. Stroud, Ohio State. Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft: Colts select Russell Wilson No. 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. 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. The Bolts made clear their intentions to upgrade their 30th-ranked rush defense from last season with their free agency acquisitions of Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson. WebPerry's 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots trade down, snag WR in Round 1. Buffalo Bills: RB Bijan Robinson, Texas. 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. 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. Quarterback: Is someone going to bet the franchise on a big trade up to draft a QB? What you have to love about Karlaftis is the motor never stops. 46: Christian Watson, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State. 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. Van Ness uses both power and a good bend to get to the quarterback and would pair well with the ageless Cameron Jordan, 30. Wilson packs plenty of speed and strength into a 6-foot frame, possessing the ability to turn 6 yards into 60 at any point. 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. 33 through No. This shouldn't cost much. 14 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. 2 overall prospect (behind only Hutchinson), I didn't have any other option. 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. You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 31. So I think it's pretty obvious the Colts are going to have to throw in their 2024 first-rounder to get this done. Walker is versatile and explosive. 28. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to hit their 2023 NFL draft class out of the park, and the best way to make that happen is to acquire more dart throws by trading down from the No. 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. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter sees six trades taking place in Round 1, including three that involve the Chicago Bears. 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. Shaun O'Hara and Paul Dottino take a deep dive into Isaiah Hodgins' best plays from the 2022 season. Devin Singletary is a pending free agent and I don't think James Cook is an every-down back. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. 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. We've got a little run on cornerbacks coalescing here, as the Steelers add to a secondary that might not be able to keep Cameron Sutton. McDuffie certainly qualifies as a possible future star. 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. Chicago Bears (from Indianapolis): DL Jalen Carter, Georgia. Google Podcasts, Related 1.) That's enough to keep him ahead of Florida State's Jermaine Johnson II and Georgia's Travon Walker as the Vikings pick at No. This is a really interesting choice for the Ravens. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. think it's quite possible that the Lions start getting some calls from teams looking to get ahead of the Raiders in order to grab Anthony Richardson. New Orleans likely will have a new starting quarterback, so lets get that passer some help.. There is no offseason in the NFL. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. So a trade market could certainly develop. Scott Smith. I still think the addition of Sanders especially with Leighton Vander Esch a potential free agency loss would help the Cowboys get the most out of their best player, Micah Parsons. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. 12: George Karlaftis, Edge Rusher, Purdue. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. In the third round, the Packers grab a new tight end for Aaron Rodgers. 17. Tennessee Titans: T Peter Skoronski, Northwestern. Follow the Broncos Wire Podcast: Similar situation with Ojabo, who tore his Achilles at the Michigan pro day. Duval County now has a franchise cornerstone on offense (last year's No. Chicago has the No. 3. 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. Who would have thought that the most impressive combine performance would come from a defensive tackle? Seattle Seahawks (Baltimore): DL Bryan Bresee, Clemson. If that is indeed the case, why not get the next decade-long stalwart at center. 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 All selections were made using PFNs free Mock Draft Simulator. Again, trade details noted above. Sure, but following Ben Roethlisberger's retirement, there's no greater need on this roster than quarterback -- and according to PFF, the Liberty QB also represents the best player available. With their second pick in the third round, Denver adds Notre Dame edge defender Isaiah Foskey in Easterlings mock. Imagine having a big three of Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and Bijan Robinson, the Texas runner is indeed one of the best RB prospects in years. 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. 3 overall. 4. 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. ", Analysis: "Quentin Johnston gives the Giants some height in the pass game. Click here for D'Andrea's full mock draft. So the Panthers get the third OT off the board in this exercise in Neal, an athletic freak who could easily be the No. There's no consensus within the league on this receiver class at the top.". 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. 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. 10. Before we get into what draft experts are saying, here's a refresher on the draft order: Now for what's out there in the latest mock drafts: Analysis: "I really like Flowers' skill set. Spotify 3. BYU receiver Baltimore moves up two spots to the 20th pick. With Davis already selected, we're fortunate the BPA option is at least a defensive back. Carolina trades up to third pick. 101 to 3. The Eagles had 70 sacks in 2022. 2 overall, so I don't think safety registers as a need with the final pick of the round. It's not a matter of if but when. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. This year, the fireworks could start right away due to a relatively uncommon set of circumstances. Hall will participate in this years NFL combine All Rights Reserved. We gave Philly an interior offensive lineman at No. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! This pick flip is simpleI think Gardner is a better cornerback prospect. 15. Detroit also re-upped safety Tracy Walker III this offseason with a three-year, $25 million contract. Olave and Wilson didn't play in that game, though. 12: Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington. Click here for Spielberger's full mock draft. 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). Wonnum, but Johnson can be a third impact player on their front. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. 6. 46: Martin Emerson, Cornerback, Mississippi State, The predicted pick at No. In a previous mock The short answer: Probably. 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. 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. Smith-Njigba was mostly a slot receiver in 2021 and is an excellent route runner with impressive athleticism. 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 following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. ", Pick: John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, Analysis: "John Michael Schmitz is a powerful interior offensive lineman who can play guard or center. Terrell. The Ohio State star's 2022 season was derailed by a hamstring injury. 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. Kiper, who has Carter as his top overall prospect, sees the Georgia defensive tackle landing with the Chicago Bears at pick No. 12: Travon Walker, Center, Georgia. 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. TCU's Quentin Johnston and USC's Jordan Addison are two popular names often connected to the Patriots in mock drafts, but there are other options New England might consider if it wants to target a wideout in the first round. New Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watched a great pass rush help his former team, the Rams, to a Super Bowl. Arizona Cardinals (from Carolina): EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech. As the college football season comes to an end, let's take a look at the latest first-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft. 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. The predicted pick at No. The first round has changed quite a bit since my last mock draft. 25. 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. 12: Derek Stingley, Jr., Cornerback, LSU. 37 Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State, No. 12. The Vikings halt the fall of Stingley, who was once considered the consensus No. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. 25. It cost the Giants a third-round pick in 2004 and first and fifth-round picks in 2005. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Did you miss Peyton Manning's Super Bowl commercial? But in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. 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. 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. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois. 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. 30. Now they get a premier prospect at the position, too. Well, this is an absolute no-brainer. Smith is a bit undersized but he plays bigger than his 234 pounds and holds up well against the run. 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. Numerous trades involving quarterbacks and wide receivers have shaken up the first 32 picks. The team owning the first pick in the draft ostensibly already has a young franchise quarterback; there are several quarterbacks in this year's draft who could reasonably be considered worthy of that top pick; and there are multiple teams desperate enough at the game's most important position to make a dramatic move. 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). There are corners I like more than Elam in this spot, but Linderbaum is already off the board. The predicted pick at No. James Fragoza of Pro Football Network (three rounds). Think: Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith. In it, multiple trades near the top take place. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee. There is no offseason in the NFL. 77: Cole Strange, Offensive Line, Chattanooga. Here are the top 25 wide receiver prospects in this years draft class according to the consensus big board. 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. 67 DEN. NOW PLAYING . ", Analysis: "The Giants need more weapons on the perimeter. If for some reason Skoronski will have to kick inside where that would be less of an issue, he'd likely excel at guard and the Titans could use a talent infusion on the interior line, too. 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. Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. He's an upside prospect, no doubt, but it's hard to not get excited about the ultra-smooth and explosive aspects of his game. The predicted pick at No. 3, they simply cited "Every position." 12: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State. 1 cornerback but has since fallen back with the likes of "Sauce" Gardner, Trent McDuffie and others. He's a complete defender with range, coverage ability, run-stopping prowess and some pass-rush juice. If the Lions stick and pick, I like PFF's best available player at this point. Freeland (6-8, 305 pounds) earned third-team All-American recognition last season after starting 13 games with the Cougars. It's not a matter of if but when. They still have their choice of the two defenders they would have been mulling over at number one. Would Philadelphia really trade with another team in its division? 31 John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, No. This gave me a NEED and BPA option in each first-round slot. By Jay Drew. 5. The PFF mock draft simulator lists team needs next to every pick, and for the Texans at No. The first round will be on April 28, followed by Rounds 2 and 3 on April 29 and the final four rounds on April 30. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. Minnesota has drafted at No. Click here for Fragoza's full mock draft. 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. Weakest? 4. 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. 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. After trading Davante Adams this offseason, the need at wideout is clear. 18. 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. He's elusive in the open field and has the speed to separate from coverage. Kiper does have four tight ends being taken in the first round, with Washington being the fourth of those. 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. 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. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm has four quarterbacks coming off the board in the top 10. 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. Hyatt provides plenty of it. So he'd happily welcome another smooth-moving explosive end to the mix. This is a great outcome for the Seahawks, too. Dallas Cowboys: LB Drew Sanders, Arkansas. 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. Gardner would be an ideal replacement for Patrick Peterson in Minnesota. I had the Bucs nabbing cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in my last version but this time around he's already gone. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated rankings of the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. 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