2022 NFL Mock Draft: Final Edition

   Here is the final edition of my 2022 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars- Travon Walker, Defensive End, Georgia: It's seeming likelier and likelier that Walker will be the selection here for the Jaguars tonight. The team is banking on upside here rather than the "safe bet", but it could pay off if Walker reaches his upside.

2. Detroit Lions- Aidan Hutchinson, Defensive End, Michigan: The guy who should go first is who the Lions will gladly take. Hutchinson will be the best defensive player the Lions will have since Ndamukong Suh.

3. Houston Texans- Ickey Ekwonu, Offensive Tackle/Guard, NC State: Here's a little bit of a curveball of a selection for the Texans, who can go anywhere with this pick considering the needs on this roster.  Ekwonu's versatility is what could get him drafted this high and the Texans have a major need on the offensive line.

4. New York Jets- Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati: Gardner would be a tremendous pick for Gang Green, despite the teams need for a pass rusher. Gardner would be a great foundation piece that the Jets would be more than thrilled with to build their secondary around.

5. New York Giants- Charles Cross, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi State: The hot rumor in Giant land is that Cross will be the guy here for Big Blue. Cross is the best of the pass protectors of the tackles in the draft and people feel his run-blocking game is sneaky good.

6. Carolina Panthers- Evan Neal, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: Whomever the Giants don't take at five, the Panthers will take at six. I'm not buying the quarterback buzz for this spot and Neal is someone that's had success against the best SEC pass rushers.

7. New York Giants (from Chicago Bears)- Derek Stigley Jr, Cornerback, LSU: The Giants have some choices here for their second first rounder and you can't go wrong with Stigley. If they trade or cut James Bradberry, then an opening comes up in the secondary and Stigley would be a great fit and he has the upside to be a CB1.

8. Atlanta Falcons- Kavon Thibodeaux, Defensive End, Oregon: The hot word here is that they are looking at pass rush here. Thibodeaux will be a great selection here and a perhaps a steal here as the Falcons get someone here with so much potential.

9. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos)- Jermaine Johnson, Defensive End, Florida State: The Seahawks have a ton of needs, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Johnson won the ACC Player of the Year and was great against the run.

10. New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks)- Drake London, WR, USC: Here feels like pass rush or wideout depending on how the board falls. With their second first rounder, the Jets take a wideout to help Zach Wilson and London has the upside to be a WR1.

11. Washington Commanders- Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State: There is a lot of talk that Wilson will not end up being the first wideout taken and I have him falling here to the Commanders. This would be a steal and Carrson Wentz has another competent weapon other than Terry McLaurin.

12. Minnesota Vikings- Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington: The hot pick as of now for this spot is McDuffie, who is a good prospect, but could be a reach here. The Vikings need some help in their secondary and McDuffie can play from anywhere and will learn from Patrick Petertson, which can't be unnoticed.

13. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns)- Kyle Hamilton, Safety, Notre Dame: What a steal this would be for the Texans with snagging someone that was thought out to go top ten or even top five. Hamilton is someone that can have a day one impact wherever he goes.

14. Baltimore Ravens-  Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia: This would be a nice selection for the Ravens considering the free agent losses the Ravens had at the position. Davis was apart of the dominant front seven the Bulldogs had and he brings needed youth to the Ravens pass rush.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins)- Jameson Williams, Wide Receiver, Alabama: The Eagles goal for this upcoming season is to make Jalen Hurts succeed. Williams would have been selected higher than this if not for a torn ACL and he will certainly put Hurts in a good spot.

16. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles via Indianapolis Colts)- Trevor Penning, Offensive Tackle, Northern Iowa: The Saints offensive line is solid, but needs to replace Terron Armstead. Penning didn't get that much attention due to playing in the FCS, but has the tools to be a successful player in the league.

17. Los Angeles Chargers- Kenyon Green, Guard, Texas A&M: The Chargers have a roster that's absolutely loaded and here I have them improving what is arguably the teams biggest weakness. Green is someone that can come in and play right away alongside Rashawn Slater.

18. Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints)- Andrew Booth Jr, Cornerback, Clemson: This would be a nice pick for the Eagles, who needs more youth at the position. Booth is someone who's stock is rising with a little over a week to go until the draft.

19. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles)- Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The Saints grab a steal here taking Olave here all the way at 19. Olave and Michael Thomas would be a dynamic duo at receiver for whomever is at quarterback.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Malik Willis, Quarterback, Liberty: This pick feels more likely to be a quarterback than not. The Steelers are said to love Willis, who has the most upside among the quarterbacks, but I do not feel is the safest bet.

21. New England Patriots- Quay Walker, Linebacker, Georgia: This pick would be a surprise to many people, but Patriots do have a need at the position. Walker is a versatile player and will play all over the field.

22. Green Bay Packers (from Las Vegas Raiders)- Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas: The Packers need a wide receiver in this first round in the worst way possible and they land a good one in Burks. DaVante Adams's production won't be easy to replace, but Burks would become a favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year if he were to be the pick here.

23. Arizona Cardinals- George Karlaftis, Defensive End, Purdue: Karlaftis is someone who's stock completely dropped from where it was six months ago. The Cardinals need to replace Chandler Jones's production so Karlaftis makes a ton of sense here.

24. Dallas Cowboys- Zion Johnson, Guard, Boston College: It feels likely that the Cowboys will go offensive line here with this selection. Johnson's stock is rising high here in draft week and he'd be a nice fit as the team is revamping the line with some of their key guys aging.

25. Buffalo Bills- Breece Hall, Running Back, Iowa State: There is a lot of buzz that Hall could be the guy here for the Bills. Hall comes into a great situation on a Super Bowl contender and could also contend for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

26. Tennessee Titans- Tyler Smith, Offensive Tackle, Tulsa: The Titans have some interesting options here with this selection. Defense probably should be where they go, but Smith isn't a bad choice here considering Taylor Lewan is getting older and they can use depth at the position.

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Lewis Cine, Safety, Georgia: Cine is the player that is getting the most momentum to become a first round pick, which folks didn't see coming a week ago. Cine is a favorite among scouts and was a big part of the dominant Bulldogs championship defense.

28. Green Bay Packers- Devin Lloyd, Linebacker, Utah: This would be a steal for the Packers grabbing Lloyd at the end of the first round. They need some youth and athleticism in their pass rush and will be a Day 1 contributor.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from San Francisco 49ers via Miami Dolphins)- Kaiir Elam, Cornerback, Florida: The Chiefs need to come away with a wideout and a defensive player with their two first round picks. Elam is getting a lot of buzz to go in the first round and could go higher than this.

30. Kansas City Chiefs- Jahan Dotson, Wide Receiver, Penn State: Getting Dotson here is a solid choice considering they badly need to help replace the production that they lose with Tyreek Hill. Dotson could go earlier in this round or even at some point in the second round.

31. Cincinnati Bengals- Kyler Gordon, Cornerback, Washington: Here I have the second Huskies corner going off the board. The Bengals corners overachieved a year ago and you can argue that they should  take a corner here considering regression could be coming for those current Bengals cornerbacks.

32. Detroit Lions- Kenny Pickett, Quarterback, Pittsburgh: The Lions are likely to take a signal caller here and in the final mock, I have Pickett slotted here. He was a finalist for the Heismann Trophy a year ago and could be a steady player.

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Fifth Edition

  Here is the fifth edition of my 2022 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars- Aidan Hutchinson, Defensive End, Michigan: There is some talk regarding Travon Walker being the number one overall pick, but it still won't be surprising if they go with Hutchinson, who's drawn comparisons to the likes of the Bosa brothers, Chase Young, and Myles Garrett.

2. Detroit Lions- Tavon Walker, Defensive End, Georgia: This mock I have Walker going second and it feels like it will be the case. He was the best pass rusher on a loaded unit that helped the Georgia Bulldogs win the National Championship and he would certainly help the Lions get back on track.

3. Houston Texans- Ickey Ekwonu, Offensive Tackle/Guard, NC State: Here's a little bit of a curveball of a selection for the Texans, who can go anywhere with this pick considering the needs on this roster.  Ekwonu's versatility is what could get him drafted this high and the Texans have a major need on the offensive line.

4. New York Jets- Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati: Gardner would be a tremendous pick for Gang Green, despite the teams need for a pass rusher. Gardner would be a great foundation piece that the Jets would be more than thrilled with to build their secondary around.

5. New York Giants- Evan Neal, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: This would be a tremendous selection for Big Blue as they land the best lineman in the class. Neal is a super steady player and would fit nicely with Andrew Thomas on the offensive line.

6. Carolina Panthers- Charles Cross, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi State: Everyone and their brother is penciling in a quarterback in this spot, but it could be off the table if they acquire a veteran. Cross is coming off a breakout season which has put him in this position and that may be concerning for some teams in terms of whether it was for real or not.

7. New York Giants (from Chicago Bears)- Derek Stigley Jr, Cornerback, LSU: The Giants have some choices here for their second first rounder and you can't go wrong with Stigley. If they trade or cut James Bradberry, then an opening comes up in the secondary and Stigley would be a great fit and he has the upside to be a CB1.

8. Atlanta Falcons- Garrett Wilson, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The Falcons have a lot of needs on their roster and this is another spot where a quarterback could be in play, but here I have them going with receiver. Wilson had a big year at Ohio State and I believe he'll be an electric player at the next level and the Falcons are a good fit considering the suspension of Calvin Ridley.

9. Seattle Seahawks- Kavon Thibodeaux, Defensive End, Oregon:   For the first time in a few mocks, I do not have the Seahawks going with a quarterback. Pass rush is another team need and Thibodeaux would be a steal here and is someone who will come in and bring youth and athleticism to a Seahawks pass rush that needs it.

10. New York Jets- Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama: This would be a nice pick for the Jets granted Williams is coming off a torn ACL. The Jets need more weapons around Zach Wilson and Williams can really become a star playing in a big market with a quarterback that is only going to get better.

11. Washington Commanders- Drake London, WR, USC: The consensus feels that the Commanders will definitely go with a wideout here. London is a super talented wide receiver and he can come in and form a nice duo with Terry McLaurin.

12. Minnesota Vikings- Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington: The hot pick as of now for this spot is McDuffie, who is a good prospect, but could be a reach here. The Vikings need some help in their secondary and McDuffie can play from anywhere and will learn from Patrick Petertson, which can't be unnoticed.

13. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns)- Kyle Hamilton, Safety, Notre Dame: What a steal this would be for the Texans with snagging someone that was thought out to go top ten or even top five. Hamilton is someone that can have a day one impact wherever he goes.

14. Baltimore Ravens- Jermaine Johnson II, Defensive End, Florida State: This feels like the floor for Johnson, who would be a great selection here for the Ravens. Johnson was always a steady player in college and he'll bring youth and stability to a pass rush that needs more of the former.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins)- Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia: This would be a nice selection for the Eagles considering the Eagles front seven isn't getting any younger. Davis was apart of the dominant front seven the Bulldogs had and he brings needed youth to the Eagles pass rush.

16. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles via Indianapolis Colts)- Malik Willis, Quarterback, Liberty: The vibe I get is that one of these two Saints selections will be a quarterback. Willis has the most upside among the quarterbacks, but I do not feel is the safest bet.

17. Los Angeles Chargers- Trevor Penning, Offensive Tackle, Northern Iowa: Penning's stock is trending upward as we are at draft week. I feel this is a good spot for Penning, to learn from the veterans on that older offensive line and he has the size and athleticism to succeed in the league.

18. Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints)- Devin Lloyd, Linebacker, Utah: Some may consider this a reach, but others may look at it and think the fit is very good. Lloyd is super athletic and fast and the Eagles may look at the impact Micah Parsons had in Dallas last year and take shot here with Lloyd.

19. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles)- Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The Saints grab a steal here taking Olave here all the way at 19. Olave and Michael Thomas would be a dynamic duo at receiver for whomever is at quarterback.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Kenny Pickett, Quarterback, Pittsburgh: This pick feels like one of the safer bets to be a quarterback, but the question is which one? Pickett would make a lot of sense because he is one of the safer bets to pan out considering he was a Heismann finalist last season and the fans know him from playing in city.

21. New England Patriots- Devonte Wyatt, Defensive End, Georgia: The third Bulldogs pass rusher goes to a place where you're usually in a good place to succeed. Wyatt is a versatile player and the Pats can use some youth and versatility in their pass rush.

22. Green Bay Packers (from Las Vegas Raiders)- Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas: The Packers need a wide receiver in this first round in the worst way possible and they land a good one in Burks. DaVante Adams's production won't be easy to replace, but Burks would become a favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year if he were to be the pick here.

23. Arizona Cardinals- George Karlaftis, Defensive End, Purdue: Karlaftis is someone who's stock completely dropped from where it was six months ago. The Cardinals need to replace Chandler Jones's production so Karlaftis makes a ton of sense here.

24. Dallas Cowboys- Zion Johnson, Guard, Boston College: It feels likely that the Cowboys will go offensive line here with this selection. Johnson's stock is rising high here in draft week and he'd be a nice fit as the team is revamping the line with some of their key guys aging.

25. Buffalo Bills- Andrew Booth Jr, Cornerback, Clemson: The Bills are a team that's going to be contending for a Super Bowl and picking a player to help them right away would pay dividends. Booth comes into a great situation and start for the Bills and would play alongside Tre White.

26. Tennessee Titans- Tyler Smith, Offensive Tackle, Tulsa: The Titans have some interesting options here with this selection. Defense probably should be where they go, but Smith isn't a bad choice here considering Taylor Lewan is getting older and they can use depth at the position.

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Kenyon Green, Guard, Texas A&M: This would be a great selection for the Bucs. Green is a plug and play guard who can slide in and start in the interior, helping replace the losses of Alex Cappa and Ali Marpet.

28. Green Bay Packers- Nkobe Dean, Linebacker, Georgia: Another player from the vaunted Georgia front seven goes in this mock here in Dean. He is the type of young playmaker the Packers need at the position considering they lost linebackers in free agency.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from San Francisco 49ers)- Jahan Dotson, Wide Receiver, Penn State: The Chiefs are the other team that needs to come away with a wideout in the first round. Dotson could go anywhere from the middle of the first round until the second round and Dotson could help replace the production lost from Tyreek Hill.

30. Kansas City Chiefs- Lewis Cine, Safety, Georgia: Cine is the player that is getting the most momentum to become a first round pick, which folks didn't see coming a week ago. Cine is a favorite among scouts and was a big part of the dominant Bulldogs championship defense.

31. Cincinnati Bengals- Kyler Gordon, Cornerback, Washington: Here I have the second Huskies corner going off the board. The Bengals corners overachieved a year ago and you can argue that they should  take a corner here considering regression could be coming for those current Bengals cornerbacks.

32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams)- Matt Corral, Quarterback, Ole Miss:  A lot of people seem to think the Lions will go quarterback here. Corral's stock has been all over the place, but the Lions need a potential long term answer here so I have them banking on Corral.

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Fourth Edition

 Here is the fourth edition of my 2022 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars- Aidan Hutchinson, Defensive End, Michigan: There is some talk regarding Travon Walker being the number one overall pick, but it still won't be surprising if they go with Hutchinson, who's drawn comparisons to the likes of the Bosa brothers, Chase Young, and Myles Garrett.

2. Detroit Lions- Tavon Walker, Defensive End, Georgia: This mock I have Walker going second and it feels like it will be the case. He was the best pass rusher on a loaded unit that helped the Georgia Bulldogs win the National Championship and he would certainly help the Lions get back on track.

3. Houston Texans- Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati: There is a ton of momentum toward Gardner being the choice at three. The Texans really can't go wrong with their selection considering all of their needs.

4. New York Jets- Jermaine Johnson, Defensive End, Florida State: If this were to be the pick, it would be a reach here and the Jets fans would be screaming that its not Kavon Thibodeaux. Johnson is someone that was very steady in college and the Jets could be going with the "safe pick" over the risk that would be Thibodeaux.

5. New York Giants- Evan Neal, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: This would be a tremendous selection for Big Blue as they land the best lineman in the class. Neal is a super steady player and would fit nicely with Andrew Thomas on the offensive line.

6. Carolina Panthers- Charles Cross, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi State: Everyone and their brother is penciling in a quarterback in this spot, but it could be off the table if they acquire Baker Mayfield or Jimmy Garappolo. Cross is coming off a breakout season which has put him in this position and that may be concerning for some teams in terms of whether it was for real or not.

7. New York Giants (from Chicago Bears)- Kavon Thibodeaux, Defensive End, Oregon: At this point, the Giants have to go with Thibodeaux here or even consider a trade down. There are a lot of teams down on Thidodeaux, including the Giants, but this is banking on the rumor being a smoke screen.

8. Atlanta Falcons- Garrett Wilson, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The Falcons have a lot of needs on their roster and this is another spot where a quarterback could be in play, but here I have them going with receiver. Wilson had a big year at Ohio State and I believe he'll be an electric player at the next level and the Falcons are a good fit considering the suspension of Calvin Ridley.

9. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos)- Malik Willis, Quarterback, Liberty: Here I have the first quarterback off the board with Willis going to Seattle. Willis is getting a lot of hype right now although I don't feel that there is a franchise quarterback in this draft, which makes this pick risky.

10. New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks)- Derek Stigley Jr, Cornerback, LSU: This would be a nice pick for the Jets considering that they miss out on Sauce here. Stigley has a ton of upside and if he reaches it, this would be a slam dunk for the Jets.

11. Washington Commanders- Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: This would be a good pick for the Commanders as they get themselves a receiver to go with Terry McLaurin. Olave has a ton of speed and he would give the Commanders offense a different look.

12. Minnesota Vikings- Kyle Hamilton, Safety, Notre Dame: What a steal this would be for the Vikings with snagging someone that was thought out to go top ten or even top five. Hamilton is someone that can have a day one impact wherever he goes.

13. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns)- Trevor Penning, Offensive Tackle, Northern Iowa: Penning's stock is trending upward as we are at draft week. I do feel that this would be a reach so a trade down could be in play, but the Texans do address a need here.

14. Baltimore Ravens- Devin Lloyd, Linebacker, Utah: Lloyd is another player who's stock is rising on draft week. I also believe this could be a trade down candidate if the right team moves up here, but I do like the fit of Lloyd on the Ravens.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins)- Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia: This would be a nice selection for the Eagles considering the Eagles front seven isn't getting any younger. Davis was apart of the dominant front seven the Bulldogs had and he brings needed youth to the Eagles pass rush.

16. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles via Indianapolis Colts)- Treylon Burks, Wide Receiver, Arkansas: The Saints have a plethora of options here with their first of two picks. I like the thought of Burks here considering the Saints need for a wideout to go with Michael Thomas, who's returning from injury.

17. Los Angeles Chargers- Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington: The Chargers are a complete wild card here considering they do not have a lot of needs and will enter the season as a Super Bowl contender. McDuffie would just bring the team more depth in the secondary along with JC Jackson, Derwin James, and Chris Harris Jr.

18. Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints)- Kaiir Elam, Cornerback, Florida: I think this pick would be a major reach for the Eagles  despite the need at the position. Elam has the speed and athleticism to be a consistent starter in the league.

19. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles)- Kenny Pickett, Quarterback, Pittsburgh: This is a complete wild card of a selection for this spot. Pickett was a Heismann candidate this past season and despite a weak quarterback crop, he has a real shot to go at some point in the first round.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Desmond Ritter, Quarterback, Cincinnati: Ritter is one of the fast rising quarterbacks in this draft class and he feels like your classic Steelers guy. Ritter's athleticism and the fact he won a lot of games in college is what may have the Steelers intrigued.

21. New England Patriots- Andrew Booth Jr, Cornerback, Clemson: This would be a nice pick for the Pats, who lost JC Jackson in free agency. Booth is someone who's stock is rising with a little over a week to go until the draft.

22. Green Bay Packers (from Las Vegas Raiders)- Drake London, Wide Receiver, USC: This would be a fabulous pick for the Packers as they get a steal here with London. They need wide receivers in the worst way possible with the trading of Davante Adams and London can come in and be a Rookie of the Year front runner catching passes from Aaron Rodgers.

23. Arizona Cardinals- George Karlaftis, Defensive End, Purdue: Karlaftis is someone who's stock completely dropped from where it was six months ago. The Cardinals need to replace Chandler Jones's production so Karlaftis makes a ton of sense here.

24. Dallas Cowboys- Tyler Linderbaum, Center, Iowa: This pick would be great for the Cowboys, who are reloading on the offensive line with some of their guys aging. Linderbaum is another player who's stock has fallen of late, but should go in the latter half of the first round.

25. Buffalo Bills- Zion Johnson, Guard, Boston College: This would be a great pick for the Bills considering the need they have at the position and they get him before other contenders. Johnson is someone who's stock is rising too and could even go in the top 20.

26. Tennessee Titans- Nkobe Dean, Linebacker, Georgia: Another player from the vaunted Georgia front seven goes in this mock here in Dean. He is the type of young playmaker the Titans need at the position considering they lost linebackers in free agency.

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- David Ojabo, Defensive End, Michigan: Ojabo would be a fine pick here, although he did tear his ACL at Michigan Pro Day. Ojabo has a high floor and would be perfect for the Bucs long term considering some possible free agent losses.

28. Green Bay Packers- Devonte Wyatt, Defensive End, Georgia: Here is another player drafted in the first round from that vaunted Bulldogs front seven. Wyatt is a versatile player and would fit well in that Packers defense and give the front seven some youth.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from San Francisco 49ers via Miami Dolphins)- Jameson Williams, Wide Receiver, Alabama: This would be the steal of the first round! Williams catching passes from Patrick Mahomes would be so fun and he would become a Rookie of the Year front runner too and help replace Tyreek Hill's production.

30. Kansas City Chiefs- Lewis Cine, Safety, Georgia: Cine is the player that is getting the most momentum to become a first round pick, which folks didn't see coming a week ago. Cine is a favorite among scouts and was a big part of the dominant Bulldogs championship defense.

31. Cincinnati Bengals- Kyler Gordon, Cornerback, Washington: Here I have the second Huskies corner going off the board. The Bengals corners overachieved a year ago and you can argue that they should  take a corner here considering regression could be coming for those current Bengals cornerbacks.

32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams)- Matt Corral, Quarterback, Ole Miss:  A lot of people seem to think the Lions will go quarterback here. Corral's stock has been all over the place, but the Lions need a potential long term answer here so I have them banking on Corral.

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Third Edition

 Here is the third edition of my 2022 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars- Aidan Hutchinson, Defensive End, Michigan: There is a ton of momentum toward Travon Walker being the number one overall pick, but it still won't be surprising if they go with Hutchinson, who's drawn comparisons to the likes of the Bosa brothers, Chase Young, and Myles Garrett.

2. Detroit Lions- Kavon Thibodeaux, Defensive End, Oregon: I'm not completely sold this will be the selection considering people in the organization are not his biggest fans, but it is lying season in the NFL. Thibodeaux was the top prospect in his class coming out of high school and the upside is still there for him succeed.

3. Houston Texans- Ickey Ekwonu, Offensive Tackle/Guard, NC State: Here's a little bit of a curveball of a selection for the Texans, who can go anywhere with this pick considering the needs on this roster.  Ekwonu's versatility is what could get him drafted this high and the Texans have a major need on the offensive line.

4. New York Jets- Kyle Hamilton, Safety, Notre Dame: This would be another pick that would surprise some people. The Jets should probably look at Sauce Gardner here, but Hamilton would make sense due to his upside and the need at the position.

5. New York Giants- Evan Neal, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: This would be a tremendous selection for Big Blue as they land the best lineman in the class. Neal is a super steady player and would fit nicely with Andrew Thomas on the offensive line.

6. Carolina Panthers- Charles Cross, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi State: Everyone and their brother is penciling in a quarterback in this spot, but it could be off the table if they acquire Baker Mayfield or Jimmy Garappolo. Cross is coming off a breakout season which has put him in this position and that may be concerning for some teams in terms of whether it was for real or not.

7. New York Giants (from Chicago Bears)- Travon Walker, Defensive End, Georgia: Considering Walker is thought out to be by some to be in play to go first overall, you can't go wrong here. Coming away with Walker and Evan Neal is a great haul for new Giants GM Joe Schoein to improve both sides of their lines.

8. Atlanta Falcons- Garrett Wilson, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The Falcons have a lot of needs on their roster and this is another spot where a quarterback could be in play, but here I have them going with receiver. Wilson had a big year at Ohio State and I believe he'll be an electric player at the next level and the Falcons are a good fit considering the suspension of Calvin Ridley.

9. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos)- Malik Willis, Quarterback, Liberty: Here I have the first quarterback off the board with Willis going to Seattle. Willis is getting a lot of hype right now although I don't feel that there is a franchise quarterback in this draft, which makes this pick risky.

10. New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks)- Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati: Gardner falling all the way to ten would be a major steal for Gang Green, despite the teams need for a pass rusher. Gardner and Kyle Hamilton are both foundation pieces that the Jets would be more than thrilled with to build their secondary with.

11. Washington Commanders- Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: This would be a good pick for the Commanders as they get themselves a receiver to go with Terry McLaurin. Olave has a ton of speed and he would give the Commanders offense a different look.

12. Minnesota Vikings- Jermaine Johnson, Defensive End, Florida State: This would be a great pick for the Vikings considering their pass rush is aging. Johnson is someone who was super steady in college and he could potentially go in the top ten.

13. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns)- Derek Stigley Jr, Cornerback, LSU: The Texans have a ton of needs and I like the idea of Stigley being the pick here since you can find good wideouts later in the draft. Stigley could go top ten due to his upside alone and he and Ickey Ekwonu would be a nice pair of players to come away with in the first round.

14. Baltimore Ravens-  Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia: This would be a nice selection for the Ravens considering the free agent losses the Ravens had at the position. Davis was apart of the dominant front seven the Bulldogs had and he brings needed youth to the Ravens pass rush.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins)- Treylon Burks, Wide Receiver, Arkansas: The Eagles have a plethora of options here with their first of two picks. I like the thought of Burks here considering Jalen Hurts needs more around him to succeed entering what could be a make or break year for him.

16. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles)- Kenny Pickett, Quarterback, Pittsburgh: This is a complete wild card of a selection for this spot. Pickett was a Heismann candidate this past season and despite a weak quarterback crop, he has a real shot to go at some point in the first round.

17. Los Angeles Chargers- Jameson Williams, Wide Receiver, Alabama: This would be quite the selection for the Chargers considering that their roster is absolutely loaded. Despite coming off a torn ACL, Williams, Keenan Allen, and Mike Williams becomes arguably the best receiver trio in the NFL.

18. Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints)- Devin Lloyd, Linebacker, Utah: Some may consider this a reach, but others may look at it and think the fit is very good. Lloyd is super athletic and fast and the Eagles may look at the impact Micah Parsons had in Dallas last year and take shot here with Lloyd.

19. New Orleans Saints (from Indianapolis Colts via Philadelphia Eagles)- Trevor Penning, Offensive Tackle, Northern Iowa: The Saints offensive line is solid, but needs to replace Terron Armstead. Penning didn't get that much attention due to playing in the FCS, but has the tools to be a successful player in the league.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Desmond Ritter, Quarterback, Cincinnati: Ritter is one of the fast rising quarterbacks in this draft class and he feels like your classic Steelers guy. Ritter's athleticism and the fact he won a lot of games in college is what may have the Steelers intrigued.

21. New England Patriots- Andrew Booth Jr, Cornerback, Clemson: This would be a nice pick for the Pats, who lost JC Jackson in free agency. Booth is someone who's stock is rising with a little over a week to go until the draft.

22. Green Bay Packers (from Las Vegas Raiders)- Jahan Dotson, Wide Receiver, Penn State: Dotson is one of the wideouts whose stock is rising as we are a week away from the draft. The Packers need above average receivers in the worst way possible helping replace the production of Davante Adams.

23. Arizona Cardinals- Kaiir Elam, Cornerback, Florida: I think this pick would be a possible reach for the Cardinals, despite the need at the position. Elam has the speed and athleticism to be a consistent starter in the league.

24. Dallas Cowboys- Kenyon Green, Guard, Texas A&M: This would be a great pick for the Cowboys, considering their offensive line that was once a beast is quietly aging. Green can come in and play in the interior right away helping protect Dak Prescott.

25. Buffalo Bills- Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington: This would be an awesome pick for the Bills. McDuffie could start right away on a team that is going to be a Super Bowl contender to go with Tre White in that secondary.

26. Tennessee Titans- Nkobe Dean, Linebacker, Georgia: Another player from the vaunted Georgia front seven goes in this mock here in Dean. He is the type of young playmaker the Titans need at the position considering they lost linebackers in free agency.

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Devonte Wyatt, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Georgia: Make it four of the seven Georgia front seven members of the championship team. Wyatt would be a tremendous fit fo the Bucs, who need some youth on their front seven with some free agent losses they could have.

28. Green Bay Packers- Bernhard Raimann, Offensive Tackle, Central Michigan: I believe this would be a reach of a pick for the Packers and you can argue they should go defense or even another wideout with this pick. Raimann is a polished player that can start on some teams right away.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from San Francisco 49ers via Miami Dolphins)- Geoege Karlaftis, Defensive End, Purdue: This could be a steal for the Chiefs, who need some help on the pass rush. Karlaftis was thought out to be a top ten pick, but his stock took a big hit and he didn't provide a great number of sacks in college.

30. Kansas City Chiefs- Christian Watson, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State: Like the Packers, the Chiefs need to come away with a wide receiver in the first round. Watson stock rose after a great year in the FCS and has great speed.

31. Cincinnati Bengals- Tyler Linderbaum, Center, Iowa: This would be a tremendous selection for the Bengals considering Linderbaum was thought out to be a top 10 or even top 5 pick back in the fall. Linderbaum can come in and start for the Bengals right away on an already improved offensive line to help protect Joe Burrow.

32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams)- Matt Corral, Quarterback, Ole Miss:  A lot of people seem to think the Lions will go quarterback here. Corral's stock has been all over the place, but the Lions need a potential long term answer here so I have them banking on Corral.