We've been upfront about Wills: we have a second-round grade on him based on his body of work in college, but that doesn't mean teams looking for a quarterback won't take one a round or so before they should. With Bobby Wagner . 1 Davante Adams to acquire this pick. We'll see how evaluations of the prospects take shape in the coming weeks. The Jets should be thrilled to see the Texans go cornerback, but still leave Gardner on the board for them here. He's been our QB1 since the fall, and while we know there are differing opinions on him around the league, he's an athletic, mobile, strong-armed passer who fits the mold of where the position is headed. They have taken a closer look at his undersized frame as a potential replacement for Wilson with his polished arm and athletic skill set. The Steelers lost big slot JuJu Smith-Schuster in free agency and can replace him well with Bell, who offers strength, physicality and some big-play ability. 2022 NFL mock draft: Latest 3-round projections with comp picks Share this article 1.5k shares Luke Easterling April 22, 2022 8:56 am ET We're less than a week away from the 2022. Hes got a rare combination of size, length and athleticism, and didnt give up a single touchdown in college. /*--> The trade-up costs general manager Joe Douglas the fourth-round pick his team received from the Panthers in the Sam Darnold deal. Having traded their first-round pick for Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns open their account in this 2022 NFL Mock Draft with imposing UConn defensive tackle Travis Jones. Jones has some Tyrann Mathieu-attributes in coverage. 6'5" Kansas City Chiefs (from MIA) | Oklahoma DL Perrion Winfrey, 51. And if Tyler Linderbaum is still on the board, this is a layup for the front office. As we've done before, we're taking a handful of. 6'5" Baltimore: Malcolm Rodriguez, LB, Oklahoma State77. After going for the tackle upside of Raimann, Strange offers natural size and strength and has untapped athleticism. / 320 lbs. Tampa Bay: Justin Shaffer, OG, Georgia92. 2 for Justin Fields playing off Mooney and tight end Cole Kmet. Theres likely to be some spirited debate in this draft room, but at the end of the day, common sense should win out. What a win for the Vikings, who land arguably the best overall prospect in the entire draft, outside of the top 10 picks. Detroit Lions | Oregon EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux. Chicago: Rasheed Walker, OT, Penn State72. The Falcons might have the least talented roster in the NFL right now, so they could go anywhere with this pick. The Buccaneers lost Ali Marpet to retirement and Alex Cappa in free agency and need to develop a powerful inside blocker into a more an athletic asset behind Aaron Stinnie and Shaq Mason. 6'3" San Francisco 49ers | Cincinnati S Bryan Cook, 94. Houston Texans (from CLE) | Alabama WR Jameson Williams, 14. / 325 lbs. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah has four quarterbacks going in Round 1 -- including three in the top 10. 6'0" Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State (6-4, 208 pounds). Plus, the Cards let Jordan Hicks and Chandler Jones walk in free agency so there's a gaping need for pass rushers. Houston Texans | Michigan EDGE David Ojabo, 38. New York Jets (from SEA) | Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson II, 11. Start getting used to this one. Howard leaving in free agency. Miami Dolphins (from 49ers, compensatory), Jamaree Salyer, OT, Georgia (6-4, 325 pounds). In the third round, the Packers grab a new tight end for Aaron Rodgers. McDuffie might not be the biggest or fastest corner in this class, but his physicality and sound coverage technique could land him in the top 20. The Ravens are in a decent position to take the best defensive player available for their needs vs. an offensive lineman. Iowa Olave is the most polished and pro-ready prospect in this years deep receiver class, and his skill set would be the perfect fir for New Orleans. ]]>*/ Detroit Lions (from LAR) | Michigan DB Dax Hill, 33. Denver: Alontae Taylor, CB, Tennessee76. / 205 lbs. Jacksonville Jaguars | UCLA TE Greg Dulcich, 66. Outside of Blake Martinez, New York's linebacking corps is suspect. That said, he fits the profile of the QB position is evolving into -- he's athletic, has a strong arm, and is tough. * / Lions. Would cost the Steelers their 2023 first-round pick and here they get Davis Mills a downfield weapon follow-up! Last draft and starts with just one round boost their coverage as a complement. 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