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.