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. 2022 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: Travon Walker to Jaguars at No. While some will complain about his lack of arm length, the film simply shows a smart, dominant blocker who would finish off the AFC champs rebuild in the trenches to protect Joe Burrow. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Colorado State TE Trey McBride, 61. His motor and strength on the outside could lead a team to select him earlier than 16th. Salyer has the skill set to displace Austin Jackson on the right side. Grabbing a versatile, dynamic defender like Hill would be a fantastic addition to help the Lions against both the run and pass. 19 overall pick in the first round. Neal could very easily be OT1 in this class and he's a safe pick here at No. The Bills lost good No. of a trade package in the 2022 draft. Green Bay Packers (from LV) | Colorado State TE Trey McBride, 54. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah sees Tyree Wilson -- not Will Anderson Jr. -- as the first edge rusher off the board. Baltimore Ravens | Oklahoma EDGE Nik Bonitto, 46. Lloyd was impressive during the '21 season and nothing changed at the combine. And if Tyler Linderbaum is still on the board, this is a layup for the front office. Willis may need some time and patience, but hes got the elite arm talent and athleticism to become a superstar. Otton can provide a dynamic, athletic pass-catcher for Daniel Jones while he rounds out his blocking. Philadelphia Eagles | Alabama LB Christian Harris, 52. 29. The Seahawks can think about Howell should they pass on quarterback in the first two rounds. Tolbert has intriguing raw skills including size and speed to think he can develop into the ideal No. Denver Broncos (from LAR) | Houston CB Marcus Jones, 97. Chicago Bears (from LAC) | Auburn CB Roger McCreary, 49. 1 overall CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | The Vikings lost Tyler Conklin in free agency and with Ruckert, they can get some of receiving pop back to better complement returning Irv Smith Jr. in 12 personnel. New Orleans Saints | Cincinnati LB Darrian Beavers, 99. Isaiah Spiller, RB, Texas A&M (6-0, 217 pounds). PFF's Doug Kyed breaks down his final first-round 2022 NFL mock draft ahead of the NFL Draft kicking off on Thursday. Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota (6-3, 261 pounds). This scenario gives them the opportunity to pick from all of this years top pass-catchers, and London gives them a dominant red-zone threat. Even before the big event, there have been some big . He's the best player in this class and talk that he has already reached his ceiling is just that. Looking down the road in the Keystone State, they can't ignore Ebikite's athletic upside to be very productive at first situationally. Enagbare can be a complementary intimidating force. Walkers production was lacking in college, but his rare athleticism and versatility should allow him to put up much bigger numbers in the pros. There are plenty of other needs on this roster, but Gardner is the best value. Sanders has become polarizing as a prospect because of his boom-or-bust freaky flashy pass-rush skills. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO) | Arkansas WR Treylon Burks, 19. Chicago: Zion Johnson, OG, Boston College40. Atlanta Falcons (from TEN) | Michigan EDGE David Ojabo, 59. Green Bay (via LV): George Pickens, WR, Georgia54. 6'6" Note that this mock draft includes projected compensatory picks in Round 3 based on the forecast outlined by my colleague Lance Zierlein last spring. Walker can add a more consistent rushing element to their offense. New Orleans Saints | North Carolina QB Sam Howell, 50. Hill is part of a Wolverines defense that could end up seeing three players go in Round 1 next spring. ET . In the end, the mock remains an exercise in trying to consider the myriad possibilities with most picks. 2 for Justin Fields playing off Mooney and tight end Cole Kmet. Pickens has an elite skill set as an outside playmaker and proved his work ethic coming back from a torn ACL in the spring to be a factor in the late stages of the Bulldogs' title run. 6'7" / 332 lbs. Indianapolis Colts (from WAS) | Alabama WR John Metchie III, 74. 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. NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 150 players in 2022 draft class. He reminds us of some combination of Anquan Boldin, JuJu Smith-Schuster and AJ Brown. The Buccaneers aren't sure about Rob Gronkowski's future with the team and need some depth anyway with O.J. The 49ers need some pass-rush versatility behind Nick Bosa. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. John Metchie III, WR, Alabama (5-11, 187 pounds). New York Jets (from CAR) | North Dakota State WR Christian Watson, 40. Green Bay: Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State60. The Bills can't sleep should Walker fall a little bit despite the fact he's a complete back and they got a good finish with Devin Singletary last season. Tony Pauline's 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Jaguars pick Travon Walker first overall, Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis go back-to-back Barely 24 hours before the 2022 NFL Draft officially kicks off, here's my annual 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Georgia DL Devonte Wyatt, 28. After taking Dulcich to create some mismatches, the Browns should also think about giving Watson a bona fide big playmaker, either in Robinson stretching the field or getting downfield quickly after the catch. The Jets should be thrilled to see the Texans go cornerback, but still leave Gardner on the board for them here. 1 overall pick, fellow edge defender Travon Walker from Georgia has been getting plenty of buzz at that spot in recent days. After losing both Stephon Gilmore and J.C. Jackson over the last year, the Pats desperately need to find a starting-caliber corner early in this draft. Instead, they opt to fill their desperate need at offensive tackle with Cross, who has all the physical tools and potential to be the best of this years impressive class at the position. Some might expect a quarterback here, but Im betting the Lions would prefer to build out the rest of the roster before looking for Jared Goffs eventual replacement. The NFL announced in August that the Miami Dolphins will forfeit their 2023 first-round pick and 2024 third-round pick following an investigation into whether the team violated league. Kansas City Chiefs (from MIA) | Oklahoma DL Perrion Winfrey, 51. Trading up for Howell would cost the Steelers their 2023 first-round pick and one of their third-rounders this year. Hill's speed, quickness, smarts and instincts are all welcome assets for a bona fide playmaker. / 225 lbs. The Ravens could play Penning at either tackle spot, and the FCS All-American will have fun coming off the ball with bad intentions in the team's running game. */ Arizona Cardinals | Washington State OT Abraham Lucas, 56. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Washington TE Cade Otton, 92. London's ankle injury won't dissuade teams from picking him early in the draft. New York Jets (from CAR) | North Dakota State WR Christian Watson, 40. Its time to fix that, so this pick should be used on this years best prospect at the position. It's time to go three rounds for The Sporting News' 2022 NFL mock draft for one last time before the picks become real over the first two days on the nights of April 28 and April 29. Buffalo Bills | Iowa State RB Breece Hall, 58. Kansas City Chiefs | Auburn S Smoke Monday, 104. / 189 lbs. Baltimore Ravens | Georgia DL Jordan Davis, 15. My initial projection for the first three rounds of the 2022 draft comes with an optimistic outlook for where this year's top signal-callers will be picked. Miami Dolphins (from SF) | Mississippi EDGE Sam Williams, 103. Arkansas The Buccaneers won't be signing faded one-time athletic freak Jason Pierre-Paul and both Anthony Nelson and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka are better contributors as situational players. New England Patriots | Utah LB Devin Lloyd, 22. 6'3" Seattle: Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE, Penn State42. Kansas City Chiefs | Washington CB Kyler Gordon, 31. NY Jets (via CAR): Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State39. section: | slug: 2022-three-round-nfl-mock-draft-kenny-pickett-falls-packers-chiefs-load-up-on-wrs | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) | Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder, 41. 6'0" Hamiltons slow 40-yard dash might scare some folks off, but the film proves hes one of the most dangerous weapons in this years class, regardless of position. Ojabo is just scratching the surface of his potential as a pass rusher, but he's not so raw that he can't make an impact as a rookie. Round 7, No. Jacksonville Jaguars | Georgia S Lewis Cine, 34. Another surprise pick for the Texans here, as they roll the dice on another dynamic playmaker with some injury concerns. Detroit: Channing Tindall, LB, Georgia67. Atlanta Falcons (from Indianapolis Colts), Calvin Austin III, WR, Memphis (5-8, 170 pounds). Atlanta (via TEN): Darrian Kinnard, OT, Kentucky59. 1. 1 for their new QB in this draft, Willis. Even after the departure of Tyreek Hill, the Chiefs biggest problems are on defense, where they need to add talent at every level. Atlanta: Kingsley Enagbare, EDGE, South Carolina75. 2022 NFL Mock Draft: 3-rounds with surprise blockbuster trades. The Bengals did add Collins, Ted Karras and Alex Cappa in free agency, but they could easily move Karras to left guard and have Linderbaum being the needed line-calling rock snapping to Joe Burrow. They are transitioning from Matt Ryan and Marcus Mariota, but Mariota is feeling more like a bridge contingency for offensive-minded Arthur Smith. Willis has the athleticism, toughness physically and mentally to fit well in their scheme and carries more overall upside than Pickett. Dean's quickness, leadership and playmaking range would be a great value here with Lloyd going earlier. Pittsburgh Steelers | UConn DL Travis Jones, 53. Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati LB Darrian Beavers, 101. Jacksonville: George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue34. Miami Dolphins (from SF) | Penn State LB Brandon Smith, 103. New England Patriots | Cincinnati CB Coby Bryant, 86. Cincinnatis Sauce Gardner is the favorite to be the first corner off the board (and with good reason), but dont be surprised if the Texans throw a curveball here. Philadelphia Eagles (from Saints, compensatory). Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Nebraska CB Cam Taylor-Britt, 92. They start by bolstering the offensive line with Ekwonu, a versatile blocker who was an all-conference pick at both guard at tackle. They start by bolstering the offensive line with Ekwonu, a versatile blocker who was an all-conference pick at both guard at tackle. / 262 lbs. The Texans are still able to secure much-needed defensive help in the form of a difference-making edge rusher. He's listed as a safety but he can line up anywhere. As we approach the home stretch, heres an updated look at how the first three rounds of this years draft could go down, with a big surprise in the top five to get the chaos started early: Theres been some late buzz for Georgias Travon Walker here, but Hutchinson still feels like the favorite to take the top spot. Houston: David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan38. Minnesota: David Bell, WR, Purdue78. 6'0" Booth is a complete, pro-ready prospect who has the skill set to excel in any scheme. New Orleans Saints (from IND via PHI) | Northern Iowa OT Trevor Penning, 17. The trade-up costs general manager Joe Douglas the fourth-round pick his team received from the Panthers in the Sam Darnold deal. Jalen Hurts already has one dynamic pass-catcher in DeVonta Smith, but he could use a bigger, more physical target who can win in contested-catch situations and dominate in the red zone. Pickett also carries good deep-ball accuracy and plenty of athletic moxie. / 193 lbs. He needs to get better in run support but he has the size and speed to be successful in the league. Philadelphia: Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan52. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Baltimore Ravens | Georgia DL Jordan Davis, 15. If McDuffie's still available here, the Cardinals should snap him up. After loading up on star defenders in free agency, the Chargers need to use this pick to help their young franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert. Houston Texans (from CLE) | Alabama WR Jameson Williams, 14. Lloyd is slipping a bit because of his position and how his skill set relates to Georgia's Nakobe Dean, also a strong second-half first-round prospect. The Patriots traded Stephon Gilmore to the Panthers in the middle of last season and also didn't re-sign J.C. Jackson, who cashed in with the Chargers. He can be a dominant force at a premium position. Penning plays with an edge and the sole intent is to prove any remaining doubters wrong. / 219 lbs. Alabama Wilson's smarts, quickness, route-running hands add up to that player and will make fellow former Buckeye McLaurin more dangerous vs. more favorable coverage. The Bucs could lose erstwhile veteran center Ryan Jensen in free agency. 1. After getting their left tackle to replace Armstead, the Saints need to find an explosive pass-catcher to pair with Michael Thomas. They have a big void at the other tackle and Ekwonu can flip a massive weakness into a big strength. 6'1" Enter London, who checks all of those boxes, and would be a bargain as the third receiver off the board. / 194 lbs. After getting their left tackle to replace Armstead, the Saints need to find an explosive pass-catcher to pair with Michael Thomas. This is an ideal scenario for the Steelers, who land their new franchise quarterback without having to move up the board. The Cowboys need to add some strong, powerful run blocking to the mix after moving on from Connor Williams and Lae'l Collins. New York Giants | North Carolina State OL Ickey Ekwonu, 6. 14 in my first mock draft. With Jayon Brown and Rashaan Evans due to reach free agency, finding a bargain like Dean available here is a bonus. He has flashed on tape, but he also played on a Georgia defense that could end up with 4-5 first-round picks, and his combine performance -- a 4.51 40, a vertical of 35.5 inches and a mind-boggling 3-cone of 6.89 seconds -- only reminded people of why he has a chance to be special. 1 overall. Pittsburgh Steelers | Purdue WR David Bell, 85. Theres likely to be some spirited debate in this draft room, but at the end of the day, common sense should win out. He also offers rare agility for the position. Cleveland*: Khalil Shakir, WR, Boise State100. Los Angeles Rams | Ohio State OT Nicholas Petit-Frere, 105. NY Jets: Lewis Cine, S, Georgia36. The Falcons might have the least talented roster in the NFL right now, so they could go anywhere with this pick. Hamilton is falling on some boards because of teams not wanting to take safety too high and concerns that given his size, he might be more of a linebacker 'tweener. Arizona Cardinals | Penn State EDGE Arnold Ebiketie, 24. Baltimore Ravens | Memphis OL Dylan Parham, 77. His game reminds us of Odell Beckham Jr., and Atlanta may need to target several wideouts in this draft to restock a depleted unit. They might as well replenish the cupboard with London, who profiles better as the outside No. The Giants, as expected, removed the hefty contract of right tackle Nate Solder from the books and here's their direct replacement for him opposite Andrew Thomas New GM Joe Schoen needs to upgrade the offensive line well for new coach Brian Daboll and started with adding center Jon Feliciano and right guard Matt Glowinski in free agency. / 304 lbs. That would lead them into tapping into Cross, a replacement for left tackle Duane Brown before a drop-off in outside pass protectors. Thibodeaux has game-changing talents and, frankly, he's been all over the board in our mock drafts, mostly because teams have differing opinions on him. The Chargers get their new nose tackle in Davis, who moves smaller offensive linemen out of his path and possesses better quickness to attack gaps than expected, given his 6-6, 340-pound frame. Cincinnatis Sauce Gardner is the favorite to be the first corner off the board (and with good reason), but dont be surprised if the Texans throw a curveball here. The Texans cannot go into the season with Rex Burkhead as their lead back. The Ravens can wait to address their need at corner with good depth in the draft. Brown. Washington selects Corral to be the team's future at the position. New England Patriots | Alabama LB Christian Harris, 55. I suspect he'll make his best effort to acquire the team's future starting QB before he departs. 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