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. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? 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). The predicted pick at No. The Vikings currently have eight overall picks. Could Howell represent the future of the franchise? Baltimore moves up two spots to the 20th pick. 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. Washington trades up to 10th pick. 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. 7, so Karlaftis is the pick. SHARE Samson Nacua will be proud to represent BYU, and the Utes, if he gets a shot in the NFL. 77: Zach Carter, Defensive Tackle, Florida. The predicted pick at No. The Titans have now officially parted ways with Taylor Lewan and offensive tackle is their top need. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! That's a win. However, McDuffie is as technically sound as any prospect in this class. Lets change things up a little with the picks in the top 10. 2. 1 cornerback but has since fallen back with the likes of "Sauce" Gardner, Trent McDuffie and others. 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. 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. 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. 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. Alabama is the only other school with multiple selections. 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. 37 Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State, No. 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. The Vikings have a tenacious pass-rush duo in Danielle Hunter and D.J. 1 overall. The Patriots offense has had an elite slot receiver for much of the last 15 or so years between Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. The Giants know they need to put players on the field who can run and chase the Eagles for years to come. Terrell. The 2022 NFL Draft is slated to be held from April 28-30. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. While C.J. ", Analysis: "Whether he's lining up off the ball to run and cover or dropping down to rush off the edge, Sanders has the length and speed to wear multiple hats in Wink Martindale's defense.". So I think it's pretty obvious the Colts are going to have to throw in their 2024 first-rounder to get this done. Senior Writer/Editor. Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago): QB Bryce Young, Alabama. If that is indeed the case, why not get the next decade-long stalwart at center. This weeks NFL combine will greatly impact draft boards, as prospects move up and down based on their performances at the 2023 NFL Combine. It's not a matter of if but when. 20. Flowers is an electric playmaker with sticky hands and outstanding route-running skills. The 49ers moved up from number 12 to number three in 2021 to get Trey Lance, and it cost them two more firsts and a third. The last time the first pick in the draft was dealt was 2016, when the Rams traded up to get quarterback Jared Goff. ", Analysis: "The Giants are desperate for some explosiveness at receiver. 4. Arizona Cardinals (from Carolina): EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech. Spotify 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. 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. With how Jermaine Johnson II performed at the Senior Bowl and the combine, it wouldn't surprise me if he went in the top 10. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee. We just sent McDuffie to the Giants at No. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated rankings of the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. So I love the "need" selection of Ekwonu, even with Laremy Tunsil at LT. Houston sends Ekwonu to the right side in this scenario, allowing the Texans to get their five best O-linemen on the field -- and giving the franchise a future LT option if Tunsil should move on at some point. The first round has changed quite a bit since my last mock draft. 46: Christian Watson, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State. There's a glaring need at corner, and the value is too much to pass on at this point, whereas the Jets are in a safe enough place at tackle as long as Mekhi Becton returns to the dominant form of his rookie year. ", Pick: John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, Analysis: "John Michael Schmitz is a powerful interior offensive lineman who can play guard or center. 13. 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. View the breakdown of each team's picks and their 3, they simply cited "Every position." This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. After transferring from Georgia, Johnson had a fantastic season at Florida State. Forbes plays tough at 6-0 and 180 pounds and has the sort of ball hawking talent the Buccaneers have been looking for more of in their secondary. Before I get to the picks, I'm going to lay out the four trades that are included in these predictions: 1. 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. 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. I'm not entirely sure why the need and BPA options end up being different players at the same position, and I would personally rather see Sauce Gardner here if the Giants do go corner. The Ravens make a small move up with the help of the Seahawks, jumping over the Chargers from 22nd to 20th. ", 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. That said, he's not as fluid as you'd like when changing direction, and he does struggle when he isn't able to overpower his blocker with his strength or speed off the snap. Georgia could also see cornerback Kelee Ringo and outside linebacker Nolan Smith possibly enter the first round. Houston Texans (from Cleveland): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State. Ojabo was the Barnum to Hutchinson's Bailey, recording 11 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 13 games in Michigan's breakthrough 2021 forcing five fumbles along the way. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. 19 overall pick in the first round. What NFL quarterback draft prospects could be this year's hidden gem? 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. Weakest? 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. Clubs have until 4 p.m. The Giants could go with Zay Flowers, as we predicted the past two weeks, but at this point it might make more sense to wait until the second round for a pass-catcher and focus on another position of need with Smith, who is a feisty corner who thrived in the talented SEC. Lewis Cine was the final pick of the 2022 first round as he landed with the Minnesota Vikings. 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. Here are the top 25 wide receiver prospects in this years draft class according to the consensus big board. Quarterback: Is someone going to bet the franchise on a big trade up to draft a QB? 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. 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 point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. 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? Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News (three rounds), The predicted pick at No. Players have already begun arriving in Indianapolis for the event, with on-field drills starting on Thursday. Quay Walker also impressed on his way to becoming a first-round pick for the Green Bay Packers. I really like the physical, big-bodied wideout's potential within this Packers offense. Last year, There's plenty of potential for an above-average pass rusher here, and those are always valuable. Ultimately, I chose one or the other for each pick, chronologically working my way from No. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. Shaun O'Hara and Paul Dottino take a deep dive into Isaiah Hodgins' best plays from the 2022 season. Williams offers extreme athleticism and big-play production, but the torn ACL from January's national title game might put some question into the immediacy of his contributions to New Orleans' offense. 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. Gardner-Johnson in free agency. Houston Texans: QB Will Levis, Kentucky. 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 Chicago has the No. He's big, fast, confident and has the tape to match all the traits. 10. 4. 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. Minnesota has drafted at No. 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. As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. He was a three-year starter at BYU and could potentially be a long-term right tackle prospect for the Broncos. Kiper does have four tight ends being taken in the first round, with Washington being the fourth of those. The Vikings have some outside issues with end Everson Griffin and linebackers Nick Vigil and Anthony Barr [scheduled to become free agents]. Trading down in the first round is one of his favorite things to do and the Seahawks hadn't done so since 2019! In his pre-combine three-round NFL mock draft, Draft Wires Luke Easterling has the Denver Broncos selecting an offensive lineman and a pass rusher with their first two picks. 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). 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April 6, 2022 11:59 am ET The first round of the 2022 NFL draft begins in three weeks. 31 John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, No. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 3. 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. Clubs have until 4 p.m. Click here for Fornelli's full mock draft. It's still defense, defense 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. Watch it here. Kaiir Elam CB Florida 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. Here's a look at our fifth Vikings 1. Click here for Sanchez's full mock draft. But not only is Davis a good athlete, he is a productive football player and served as the engine of that vaunted Georgia defense. Again, trade details noted above. 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. Tennessee Titans: T Peter Skoronski, Northwestern. So, assuming the team wants to move forward with the young quarterback already in hand, this couldn't have worked out any better. 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. 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. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. For more draft content, check out our latest prospect rankings and mock drafts, as well as our new weekly podcast, "With the First Pick," featuring former Vikings Pitre boosts a Kansas City secondary that also lost Tyrann Mathieu this offseason. 11. New Orleans likely will have a new starting quarterback, so lets get that passer some help.. 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. 31. 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. This is a great outcome for the Seahawks, too. The Eagles may need to reload up front, and Kancey has shown some dynamic traits as a potential three-technique standout. 23. To view Easterlings complete three-round NFL mock draft, visit Draft Wire. As one season ends, another begins. 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. 12: Ahmad Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati. London checks in as the sim's best player available. Done and done. Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft: Colts select Russell Wilson No. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. To no surprise, Jalen Carter is once again expected to be the first Bulldog taken in the draft. That said, Booth represents a real value pick as one of the top corners in this draft class. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. They couldn't go wrong by taking the best available offensive lineman as they attempt to build a fortress around Joe Burrow. 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. 46: Jalen Pitre, Safety, Baylor, The predicted pick at No. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have plenty of pressure on him to deliver in the 2022 NFL Draft. Plus, the Detroit Lions nab a quarterback. He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and James Fragoza of Pro Football Network (three rounds). 46: Christian Harris, Linebacker, Alabama, The predicted pick at No. Here's a look at our fifth Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: The predicted pick at No. The Vikings need help stopping the run and their guy falls right to them. 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