The NFL never stops. Super Bowl. Senior Bowl. Combine. And then on Tuesday, we had an avalanche of enormous news that will have a direct impact on many things related to the 2022 season, including the draft in late April.
This mock draft takes the Aaron Rodgers decision and Russell Wilson trade into consideration (of course), along with the widespread developments from the combine which suddenly feels like three weeks ago.
OK, let's get to it.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
The buzz for Neal will take off after his workout at the Alabama Pro Day.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
The Lions don't overthink it and pick Hutchinson to be their alpha rusher instantly.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
Walker parlays an otherworldly combine to being a top 3 pick. The Texans bet on his upside.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
Hamilton is a home-run selection here for the Jets, a club in dire need of playmakers in its secondary.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Cross is a smooth operator on the outside and has immense upside given his age.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
Pickett is the first quarterback off the board given his recruiting ties to Matt Rhule.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 7
Thibodeaux falls into the Giants' lap and they can't pass on him a second time.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
Willis lands in Atlanta to be the heir apparent to Matt Ryan.
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From
Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 9
Regardless of who the quarterback is long-term in Seattle, he will need to be protected better than Wilson was.
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From
Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 - Pick 10
This may feel early for Penning, but he's checked all the boxes emphatically during the pre-draft process. The Jets have to get better up front.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
Olave has the speed, route-running chops, and ball-tracking skills to be a tremendous complement to Terry McLaurin.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
Gardner would be an ideal replacement for Patrick Peterson in Minnesota. He has All-Pro upside on the perimeter.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
Wilson went to the same high school as Baker Mayfield, and the two Texas natives will be reunited in Cleveland.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Johnson is a sturdy run defender with the length and speed-to-power conversion to go this early.
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From
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 15
Mafe is an ascending player because of his calculated pass-rush plans and big-time athleticism.
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From
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 16
The Eagles can't pass on Stingley with all of their first-round selections. He has too much upside and the position is a need in Phily.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
Davis is the exact type of monstrous, run-halting presence the Chargers need on their defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
Burks is the big-bodied type who'd formulate an intimidating duo with Michael Thomas in New Orleans.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
Linderbaum is one of the best center prospects we've seen, and the Eagles are likely going to need to replace Jason Kelce this offseason.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
Ridder is the experienced, decently improvisational quarterback the Steelers will likely gravitate toward if they stay put at No. 20 overall.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
 
Daxton Hill
S
Michigan
• Jr
• 6'0"
/ 195 lbs
Hill feels like a do-everything secondary member Bill Belichick would love in his defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
The Raiders get an instinctive playmaker at the second level of their defense in Dean.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
Ojabo won't be able to fully replace Chandler Jones himself, but he'll be part of the edge-rusher-by-committee approach in Arizona.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
Lloyd didn't run quite as fast as people expected at the combine, but he would be a force behind Dallas' defensive front thanks to his range.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
Booth would give the Bills a springy complement to Tre'Davious White on the outside. That cornerback spot needs an upgrade.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
Raimann is an older prospect but would be an instant starter on the right side of Tennessee's offensive front. The Titans need to be in win-now mode.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Johnson is a high floor, Week 1 starter at guard to fill the void created by Ali Marpet's retirement.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Karlaftis would infuse some youth into the Packers front and give Rashan Gary a running mate on the outside.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 29
Green can play every position up front and has NFL-caliber size and power -- exactly what the Dolphins need.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
Pitre can be a Tyrann Mathieu replacement in Kansas City. He's that type of safety-slot defender prospect.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Faalele might not be a stud in his first month at tackle in the NFL, but the upside is tremendous because of his size and movement abilities.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 32
The Lions stay local with Moore, an explosive and polished wideout ready to rock in the NFL as a rookie.
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