Select Your Team (s) Draft order is actual. So a trade market could certainly develop. 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 9. WebMock Draft Simulator. The predicted pick at No. In the third round, the Packers grab a new tight end for Aaron Rodgers. Big Blue Kickoff Live 2/24 | Dynamics of the Coaching Staff Picks 25-31 48:06 - Mock draft recap. 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. 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. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. As the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Hamilton, and a couple receivers come off the board between picks 13 and 19 in Reuter's mock. Click here for Fragoza's full mock draft. 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. 12: Ahmad Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati. 12: Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia. Could Howell represent the future of the franchise? ", Analysis: "Isaiah Hodgins opened eyes late in the season, and Wan'Dale Robinson will be back from a torn ACL, but adding a lengthy playmaker with burst and 50-50 skills makes sense. Senior Writer/Editor. 16 overall pick, No. Columnist. Assuming his medicals check out and his hamstring won't be an issue, he'll be my top-ranked wideout in this class. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Eagles may need to reload up front, and Kancey has shown some dynamic traits as a potential three-technique standout. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. The PFF simulation had us taking Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton with the Lions' first pick at No. The Bucs have arguably spent more high draft capital on defensive backs in recent years than any team in the league, and they add to that haul here, giving them an embarrassment of riches in the secondary. It cost the Giants a third-round pick in 2004 and first and fifth-round picks in 2005. It is the question as old as time with Minnesota, which comes first: the cornerback or the edge rusher? 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. 25. 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. 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. Round 2, No. 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. That said, safety may not be a huge need, with Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell teaming up to form one of the most dynamic duos at that position in the NFL. 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. After trading Davante Adams this offseason, the need at wideout is clear. According to the Jimmy Johnson draft value chart, the difference in value between the first and fourth picks is a whopping 1,200 points. WebBut in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 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. 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. Murphy is quick off the ball and has a well-developed arsenal of pass-rush moves. Jonathan Mingo - There's always some risk in drafting a wide receiver coming off a hamstring injury, but there's no denying that Smith-Njigba is a very talented player and worthy of being selected in Round 1. Denver has five picks to use in the draft his year, which will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Over the last two seasons, his opponent passer ratings allowed have been 52.1, and 52.0. Let's see what it looks like if a team trades back, then up into the top 10 Washington trades up to 10th pick. 23. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. Wonnum, but Johnson can be a third impact player on their front. Well, he did that and then some, then he dominated the Senior Bowl, and followed that up with an electric workout in Indy. Las Vegas Raiders: T Paris Johnson, Ohio State. To QB or not to QB -- is that actually the question? He's going all-out on every snap, and he's strong enough and quick enough to make a lot of blockers look foolish. James Fragoza of Pro Football Network (three rounds). ", Analysis: "Head coach Brian Daboll has been a master at scheming to talent, and in the right role, there may be no better receiver in this class to scheme to than Smith-Njigba. Last year saw three Georgia defensive linemen all wow and cement their status as first-round picks. The trade details are noted above. This gave me a NEED and BPA option in each first-round slot. Baltimore Ravens (from Seattle): WR Jordan Addison, USC. 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. The Jets still need a lot of help up front and may not be able to count on Mekhi Becton. I had Northwestern's Peter Skoronski here two weeks ago, but persistent notes about his short arms now have me feeling he will fall a little bit down the list. The predicted pick at No. Weakest? He has All-Pro upside on the perimeter. Some analysts have Wilson ranked ahead of Murphy and he play with a bit more power. Please check your email for a confirmation. BYU receiver Who would have thought that the most impressive combine performance would come from a defensive tackle? Here is the fifth version of our Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker, which includes 17 recent predictions from across the football world. This pick is a 300-yard tee shot straight down the fairway at TPC Sawgrass. Houston Texans (from Cleveland): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State. 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. He was a three-year starter at BYU and could potentially be a long-term right tackle prospect for the Broncos. Seattle came into this draft needing help all over its defensive front and, after stealing Will Anderson at number five now gets a potential force on the inside to pair him with. 12: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State. Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. Duval County now has a franchise cornerstone on offense (last year's No. With their second pick in the third round, Denver adds Notre Dame edge defender Isaiah Foskey in Easterlings mock. Philadelphia Eagles: DL Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh. The Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. 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. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have plenty of pressure on him to deliver in the 2022 NFL Draft. It's not a matter of if but when. You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Atlanta Falcons: EDGE Myles Murphy, Clemson. The last time the first pick in the draft was dealt was 2016, when the Rams traded up to get quarterback Jared Goff. 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 Vikings select 12th in the event on April 28th, a prime spot to draft a cornerback, EDGE rusher, or one of the class quarterbacks. The Jaguars need a WINNER, and here they find the intersection of need and BPA in Hutchinson. The interception totals won't blow you away he's got two in three seasons with the Huskies but he's also given up just 56 catches on 100 targets for 502 yards, 173 yards after the catch, four touchdowns, two interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 74.7. The transition hasn't always been seamless for young receivers acclimating to QB Aaron Rodgers, but Burks' Swiss Army Knife skill set could alleviate some of those issues. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings Think: Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith. 31 John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, No. Chicago traded this year's first-round pick but has two selections in the second round With the first of those picks, Easterling mocked BYU offensive tackle Blake Freeland to Denver. 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. 46: Christian Watson, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State. Injuries and age have caught up to one of the Three quarterbacks land in different spots in Scott Smith's last mock draft but the board at the end of the round remains roughly the same and the Buccaneers once again take an edge rusher with a big upside, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. Walker is versatile and explosive. Here's a look at our fifth Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: The predicted pick at No. 1 receiver. In Indianapolis, the 6-foot-5, 254-pounder ran a 4.58 in the 40-yard dash and impressed with a 10-foot-5 broad jump. This year, the fireworks could start right away due to a relatively uncommon set of circumstances. He will fit well in Wink Martindale's man-heavy defense. 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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. That said, Booth represents a real value pick as one of the top corners in this draft class. 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. Shaun O'Hara and Paul Dottino take a deep dive into Isaiah Hodgins' best plays from the 2022 season. 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. 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. If the Commanders can get in position to nab Richardson, who might not be ready to start in Week One anyway, they really shouldn't pass up the chance. 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. 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. In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. The Colts are finally going to get off the veteran-QB-bridge carousel and get married to another rookie. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated rankings of the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. 4. 3. 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. 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. ESPN lead NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper revealed his latest 2023 mock draft. The 2022 NFL Draft is loaded with talent on the defensive side of the ball that could immediately improve the Vikings. Click here for Sanchez's full mock draft. 2 overall, so I don't think safety registers as a need with the final pick of the round. Talent wins out over size concerns. Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd is mocked to the Vikings once this week, courtesy of one of the drafts that sees the Vikings trading down with the Steelers. Kiper, who has Carter as his top overall prospect, sees the Georgia defensive tackle landing with the Chicago Bears at pick No. New York Giants: CB Cam Smith, South Carolina. (Part of that was due to trading away two first-rounders for Jamal Adams.) 1.) 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. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. We gave Philly an interior offensive lineman at No. Vikings Receive: 30th Overall (196), 62nd Overall (84), 94th Overall (41) = Total 321. What you have to love about Karlaftis is the motor never stops. Carolina trades up to third pick. 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. You know what? ", Analysis: "Flowers lined up out wide on almost two-thirds of his snaps at BC, and while that may not be how he's used at the next level, he has the speed and route traits that Giants coach Brian Daboll could use on third down, specifically. So, assuming the team wants to move forward with the young quarterback already in hand, this couldn't have worked out any better. 12: Travon Walker, Center, Georgia. 31. 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. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. 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