", Pick: John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, Analysis: "John Michael Schmitz is a powerful interior offensive lineman who can play guard or center. 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. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. When it's all said and done I think White may be a riser who goes closer to the middle of the round, but in my mocks he has made it here both times and the Vikings are the beneficiary again. With Davis already selected, we're fortunate the BPA option is at least a defensive back. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Last year saw three Georgia defensive linemen all wow and cement their status as first-round picks. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. 1 overall. 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. The predicted pick at No. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Cincinnati Bengals: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame. With that as the backdrop, here's how this NEED-vs.-BPA thought exercise played out Jacksonville's biggest need is not a position. ", 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. 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. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. In the third round, the Packers grab a new tight end for Aaron Rodgers. 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. ", 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. Georgia is tied with Ohio State for the most players in Kipers mock draft with three. The Vikings need help stopping the run and their guy falls right to them. The predicted pick at No. For the second time in three years, the first three picks are going to be quarterbacks, as the Panthers aren't content to wait at number nine. Clubs have until 4 p.m. 19, the Saints face one of the most intriguing selections of the entire first round. Sean Payton trade details: What the Broncos gave up for the coach (Part of that was due to trading away two first-rounders for Jamal Adams.) 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 Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. 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. 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. If Porter continues his offseason momentum with a strong showing at the Combine, he might not even be able at this pick, but for now the Eagles land the potential second-generation star. 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. That's right it's mock draft time. Several of those QB-needy teams also have new head coaches, which seems like the perfect time to start over with a talented rookie. Buffalo Bills: RB Bijan Robinson, Texas. The first round has changed quite a bit since my last mock draft. 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. 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. 67 and 68 overall). There is no offseason in the NFL. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish I'm sticking to my six-shooters here. Carter will not work out in Indianapolis this week, electing to do so at Georgias pro day on March 15. Indy's next pick, number 35 overall, is only worth 550 points. To no surprise, Jalen Carter is once again expected to be the first Bulldog taken in the draft. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? The Jets still need a lot of help up front and may not be able to count on Mekhi Becton. 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. 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. In this mock draft, were going to take an aggressive approach and trade up when we try and secure top talent for the Vikings by using the Rich Hill trade chart. 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. Kiper does have four tight ends being taken in the first round, with Washington being the fourth of those. Here are the top 25 wide receiver prospects in this years draft class according to the consensus big board. He played in just three games and tallied five receptions for 43 yards. 11. 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 ", Analysis: "Simpson has extremely rare speed as a linebacker. 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. 19 overall pick in the first round. I don't think Carolina has to pay quite that much to move up six spots; instead I have them shipping out their second-rounder (#39 overall) and their first and second-rounders next year. 77: Max Mitchell, Tackle, Louisiana, The predicted pick at No. 25 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, Analysis: "Smith-Njigba barely saw the field during the 2022 season because of injuries but he's still one of the top wideouts in the class. However, McDuffie is as technically sound as any prospect in this class. 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. Yes, Karlaftis is already gone, but if Walker remains on the board for the Vikings' pick, they'll be off the clock about as quickly as it takes new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to write the Georgia product's name on the card. 1 through 32 like a real draft, taking players off the board as they were selected. All selections were made using PFNs free Mock Draft Simulator. 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. 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). In both cases, we specifically chose not to include trades, but now the gloves are off. After transferring from Georgia, Johnson had a fantastic season at Florida State. video. John Fennelly February 24, 2023 9:55 am ET The New York Giants selected 11 players in the 2022 NFL draft, many of whom would play extensive roles for the clubs as rookies. 18. He's a complete defender with range, coverage ability, run-stopping prowess and some pass-rush juice. Things haven't quite worked out for the last first-round wideout the Patriots picked, N'Keal Harry, but that shouldn't scare Bill Belichick away from selecting a much more refined player. Which way could the Minnesota Vikings go with their 2022 NFL Draft selections at the all-important bye week? 16 overall pick, No. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee. I understand the need for a quality pass rusher, as PFF suggests here, but the Pats are adept at finding ways to manufacture pressure, and there's no guarantee of Ojabo's readiness this year anyway, given the Achilles tear suffered at his pro day in March. All of that clears the picture to select PFF's best available player and the top linebacker in this draft. NOW PLAYING . Hyatt provides plenty of it. 1 through No. 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). 2 HST. 12: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State. Baltimore Ravens (from Seattle): WR Jordan Addison, USC. Click here for Sanchez's full mock draft. 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. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! The Seahawks are going to love every rumor about teams trading up for the quarterbacks over the next couple months. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes for 43 yards in three games. 1. 4 IND. Baltimore moves up two spots to the 20th pick. BUT, with a potential top-10 pick in Johnson still available here, GM Jon Robinson can't turn down the value of taking the best available player here. Indianapolis trades up to the first pick. Green Bay Packers: WR Quentin Johnston, TCU. So, at work this week, you can tell your pals that 97% of all Vikings mock drafts forecast a defender for the ballclub in the 1st Round of the draft. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. While he didn't post a supreme statistical line over the course of his career at Washington, that's largely because teams simply didn't throw at him. Now, let the hard evaluation of QB Daniel Jones truly begin. With the 20th pick, the Vikings draft Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. 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. Branch feels like a Bill Belichick type of player and has the versatility to make an immediate impact at several different spots in the defensive backfield. 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. 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