Philadelphia Eagles: DL Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round 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. In the third round, the Packers grab a new tight end for Aaron Rodgers. 13. 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. Las Vegas Raiders: T Paris Johnson, Ohio State. ", Analysis: "This is a home-run style fit and a home-run need filled here in this NFL mock draft. 31. Georgia could also see cornerback Kelee Ringo and outside linebacker Nolan Smith possibly enter the first round. 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. The trade details are noted above. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. I actually think he'd be willing to move down again here and get Bresee a few picks later, but I'm not going to force it. 2022 NFL Mock Draft | Picks 1-16. The hope is that a healthy Wan'Dale Robinson returns and the two can complement each other for quite some time. His raw talent is undeniable -- and could be too much to resist for a team that just lost Randy Gregory in free agency. Consequently, pass rusher is not high on Tennessee's priority list. ", 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. The point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. 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. 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. Feb 28, 2023 at 08:00 AM. The predicted pick at No. Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph are all set to hit free agency. 31. Houston Texans: QB Will Levis, Kentucky. Wonnum, but Johnson can be a third impact player on their front. Its not the strongest class at the top, and there are no quarterbacks worth mortgaging the future for. 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. 4. I think the Falcons end up looking hard at a wideout here at No. 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. Well, he did that and then some, then he dominated the Senior Bowl, and followed that up with an electric workout in Indy. 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. 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Weakest? 8. 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. Select Your Team (s) Draft order is actual. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago): QB Bryce Young, Alabama. Some analysts have Wilson ranked ahead of Murphy and he play with a bit more power. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? 1 cornerback but has since fallen back with the likes of "Sauce" Gardner, Trent McDuffie and others. Before I get to the picks, I'm going to lay out the four trades that are included in these predictions: 1. Cincinnati Bengals: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame. 25. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah has four quarterbacks going in Round 1 -- including three in the top 10. Which way could the Minnesota Vikings go with their 2022 NFL Draft selections at the all-important bye week? The Vikings have had better luck with edge rushers than cornerbacks, so maybe they are gun shy to return to the latter well. 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 predicted pick at No. As the college football season comes to an end, let's take a look at the latest first-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. Three Minnesota cornerbacks played more than 160 defensive snaps last year, and two of them Patrick Peterson (884) and Mackensie Alexander (689) are headed toward free agency. Would the Steelers consider beefing up their pass rush behind T.J. Watt? So the Panthers get the third OT off the board in this exercise in Neal, an athletic freak who could easily be the No. According to the Jimmy Johnson draft value chart, the difference in value between the first and fourth picks is a whopping 1,200 points. Instead, they get the one edge rusher who appears to be in a tier by himself. 37 Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State, No. Would have loved Garrett Wilson here for the immediate impact, but he went off the board to the Texans, so the choice is PFF's best available. 12: Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia. Click here for Fragoza's full mock draft. 77: Khalil Shakir, Wide Receiver, Boise State, The predicted pick at No. Baltimore is surprised to see Addison still available and they make a small move to get him before the Chargers do, or another team that might have traded with Seattle. So he'd happily welcome another smooth-moving explosive end to the mix. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the Detroit Lions a big-bodied quarterback in Round 3. With Davis already selected, we're fortunate the BPA option is at least a defensive back. The Patriots offense has had an elite slot receiver for much of the last 15 or so years between Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. Back on the clock here at No. The last two times they picked a quarterback first overall (Peyton Manning, Andrew Luckwe shall not speak of Jeff George) turned out pretty well. Watch it here 3. Big Blue Kickoff Live 2/24 | Dynamics of the Coaching Staff Picks 25-31 48:06 - Mock draft recap. Seattle Seahawks (Baltimore): DL Bryan Bresee, Clemson. He understands how to use his frame to high-point the ball in the air. 4 IND. Either Neal or Ekwonu would work here, but we already selected the N.C. State stud at No. And in this projection, we get a second-round quarterback run, with Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and Matt Corral all coming off the board. New York Giants: CB Cam Smith, South Carolina. 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. 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. Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Patriots take Ohio State star in new NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. 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. April 6, 2022 11:59 am ET The first round of the 2022 NFL draft begins in three weeks. 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. 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 Lions got a cornerback with the sixth pick but there's still work to be done on the league's 31st-ranked scoring defense. 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. 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. Alabama is the only other school with multiple selections. Indianapolis trades up to the first pick. 46: Christian Watson, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State. Calais Campbell's re-signing over the weekend lessens the immediate need at defensive line, helping Lloyd feel like the better value for Baltimore in this slot. 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). You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 2. McDuffie certainly qualifies as a possible future star. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. 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. Let's see what it looks like if a team trades back, then up into the top 10 To no surprise, Jalen Carter is once again expected to be the first Bulldog taken in the draft. In his latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft, Kiper has three Bulldogs coming off the board in the first round. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Vikings would love to get him just outside those first 10 picks. I would argue that the Chargers' biggest area of need is actually more in line with PFF's BPA choice here. 3 overall. 1 overall. 46: Martin Emerson, Cornerback, Mississippi State, The predicted pick at No. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! The NFL draft expert does have some questions about Washington, specifically as to why he didnt have a higher usage rate in the Georgia passing game. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm has four quarterbacks coming off the board in the top 10. Lewis Cine was the final pick of the 2022 first round as he landed with the Minnesota Vikings. This pick flip is simpleI think Gardner is a better cornerback prospect. Minnesota Vikings: EDGE Keion White, Georgia Tech. New Orleans likely will have a new starting quarterback, so lets get that passer some help.. Last year, for instance, 19 of the 32 picks in the first round changed hands at least once and there were a total of 27 swaps of those selections. The perennial search for someone who can get to the quarterback continues for the Falcons, who have recorded a total of 68 sacks over the last three seasons combined. 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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Assuming his medicals check out and his hamstring won't be an issue, he'll be my top-ranked wideout in this class. Carter will not work out in Indianapolis this week, electing to do so at Georgias pro day on March 15. ESPN lead NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper revealed his latest 2023 mock draft. He has All-Pro upside on the perimeter. And he told us at the combine that he felt like he had something to prove going from the SEC to the ACC. 2. Here's a look at our fifth Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: The predicted pick at No. 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. 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. Baltimore moves up two spots to the 20th pick. Done and done. Elam is already gone in this draft, but I could definitely see the Chiefs looking at a cornerback after watching Charvarius Ward sign with the 49ers in free agency. The Seahawks are going to love every rumor about teams trading up for the quarterbacks over the next couple months. They finished the campaign with a 13-4 record and a first-place finish in the NFC North. This shouldn't cost much. The Eagles had 70 sacks in 2022. 14. The Jaguars could have their pick of the tight ends, and indeed we gave them Michael Mayer in each of our first two mocks. 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. In a previous mock In it, multiple trades near the top take place. 67 DEN. Scott Smith. Sure! 19 overall pick in the first round. Devin Singletary is a pending free agent and I don't think James Cook is an every-down back. Georgia is tied with Ohio State for the most players in Kipers mock draft with three. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. 2 overall, so I don't think safety registers as a need with the final pick of the round. 10. Detroit also re-upped safety Tracy Walker III this offseason with a three-year, $25 million contract. The Broncos do not own first- or second-round picks this year, but they hold back-to-back selections in the third round (Nos. So I ran two simulations with the PFF mock draft machine: In the first go-around, I turned the settings all the way up on "Draft for needs" and all the way down on "Care for positional value"; in the second, I reversed those settings. The Vikings traded with both the Lions and the Packers within the first 34 picks last year. It's no secret the Jets need a pass rusher. 12. 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. Bresee has had some medical concerns but that could be alleviated at the Combine. But you'd love to provide depth and amplify a position of strength here with PFF's best available player. This weeks NFL combine will greatly impact draft boards, as prospects move up and down based on their performances at the 2023 NFL Combine. Would Philadelphia really trade with another team in its division? 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. Sanders has some of the same off-ball/edge versatility; pairing those two would give Dan Quinn a chance to get very creative and keep opposing offenses guessing. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver): EDGE Will Anderson, Alabama. 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. 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. 12. 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. Even if linebacker is a bigger need, I'd expect a few other names like Quay Walker, Christian Harris and Chad Muma to come off the board before Smith. 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Colts add a QB after Carson Wentz trade, Malik Willis a top-3 pick Following draft stock movement from the Combine, this 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft aims to decipher where top prospects will land in April. 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. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. With their second pick in the third round, Denver adds Notre Dame edge defender Isaiah Foskey in Easterlings mock. 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. His ability to take the football away may be his best trait. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl 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. ", Analysis: "The Giants need more weapons on the perimeter. 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. 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 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. The short answer: Probably. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans, Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. video. 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 Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. 1 CHI. 1 through 32 like a real draft, taking players off the board as they were selected. However, McDuffie is as technically sound as any prospect in this class. Stroud is the more popular pick here at the moment, I just get the feeling that Levis is going to rise as we continue through this pre-draft process. 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. 1 receiver. 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. 64. The Patriots could lose safety Devin McCourty and/or cornerback Jonathan Jones in free agency, so they may have to reload in the secondary. I had the Packers taking Branch two weeks ago but this time he's already off the board. There are still questions about his lateral agility and movement freedom, but his strength was borderline dominant at the Senior Bowl. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. London checks in as the sim's best player available. Skoronski didn't fall far before grabbing the ledge in Tennessee with those short arms. This pick is a 300-yard tee shot straight down the fairway at TPC Sawgrass. 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. 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. I struggled with this one, since both players seem like viable options. James Fragoza of Pro Football Network (three rounds). video. Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon. Terry McLaurin is one of my favorite receivers in the league. 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. By Jay Drew. 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. The PFF simulation had us taking Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton with the Lions' first pick at No. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. Well, this is an absolute no-brainer. 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. 12: Travon Walker, Center, Georgia. He's also very sure-handed. 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. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He is a certified deep threat, with one area scout telling me at the Senior Bowl that he'll likely run in the low 4.3-second range in the 40-yard dash. The predicted pick at No. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 21. 12: George Karlaftis, Edge Rusher, Purdue. Detroit Lions: LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson. This gave me a NEED and BPA option in each first-round slot. 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. 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). New York Jets: T Broderick Jones, Georgia. After trading Davante Adams this offseason, the need at wideout is clear. In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. 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. Kaiir Elam CB Florida 22. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. I love his leadership and play-making ability, but the Commanders need more options for newly acquired QB Carson Wentz. 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). It's a position they value quite a bit. 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. Now, let the hard evaluation of QB Daniel Jones truly begin. 2023 New York Giants. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? 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. What NFL quarterback draft prospects could be this year's hidden gem? Following New Orleans' failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson -- and the subsequent re-signing of Jameis Winston -- a quarterback would make plenty of sense here. 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? 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. 26. 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. The Patriots need to upgrade at wide receiver in the offseason, and ESPN expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s new 2023 NFL mock draft projects New England will do that in the You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! There are corners I like more than Elam in this spot, but Linderbaum is already off the board. 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. You know what? So, assuming the team wants to move forward with the young quarterback already in hand, this couldn't have worked out any better. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. I don't doubt that the Commanders are sincere about starting 2022 fifth-rounder Sam Howell in 2023, but it seems unwise to put too much stock in his ability to become the long-term starter. ", 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. 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. Duval County now has a franchise cornerstone on offense (last year's No. 1) Jacksonville Jaguars: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama. Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News (three rounds), The predicted pick at No. The Chargers may actually be hoping Hyatt doesn't sizzle in his 40 in Indianapolis because they don't need him climbing any higher on team's boards. 20. Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia. 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. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Only Cameron Dantzler played at an above-average level among the Vikings cornerbacks in 2022, and if new Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell is going to succeed at his position, he'll need at least one more potential star at the position. 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 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes for 43 yards in three games. 38 Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, No. 2022 Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Database, v2.0 As you can see, there still isnt a lot of variety among the players that have been mocked to the Vikings. 15, and I don't see OT as the team's most immediate need, so I'd rather hop on PFF's BPA option. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have plenty of pressure on him to deliver in the 2022 NFL Draft. Quarterback: Is someone going to bet the franchise on a big trade up to draft a QB? 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. I turn in the card quickly if I'm Steve Keim. ", Analysis: "Adding a presence like Jaxon Smith-Njigba to go with the emerging Isaiah Hodgins would allow for the Giants' offense to stabilize and take off in year two under Brian Daboll.". 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. We just sent McDuffie to the Giants at No. It's still defense, defense 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. 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. 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 Lions are short on high-end talent in the middle of their defense and Simpson would be an immediate and significant upgrade. With Walker finally off the board, here's a chance for the Texans to continue building around last year's third-round QB selection, Davis Mills, by handing him a stud at wideout. The 2022 NFL season is officially in the books, meaning the first round of the draft is set. 6. In our first addition to Mock Draft Season, we give the Buccaneers some secondary help and predict one of the team's division rivals to dip into the quarterback pool, The Buccaneers land another edge rusher for their rotation as the quarterbacks fall and players in the trenches dominate the top seven picks, This particular mock draft has an unusual set of rules: Each team is barred from drafting any player that it has taken in any of our previous mock efforts, which led to a shakeup in the top 10 and some talented prospects falling down the board, Offensive tackles and edge rushers are dominating the top of the draft, which helps keep a coveted player for the Buccaneers on the board later in the first round, We're running a second-round mock draft based on last week's first-rounder, and the Buccaneers end up with some intriguing help for the secondary, In our latest Mock Draft, we had to make a minimum of six trades in the first round, and the Buccaneers were one of the teams on the move, Every other week, our Mock Drafts are going to take a different approach, and this time around it's to focus solely on the Bucs' six picks in the 2022 draft and who they could be targeting in each round, For the second mock in a row, the Bucs get some edge-rushing help, although the specific projected pick, who happens to be an instate prospect, is not the same. 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