2022 NFL Mock Draft: Second Edition

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

1. Jacksonsville Jaguars- Tavon Walker, Defensive End, Georgia: There is a ton of momentum toward Walker being the number one overall pick. Walker was a big part of last seasons championship team with the Bulldogs with his consistent play and the Jags could think that he can carry it over to the pros.

2. Detroit Lions- Aidan Hutchinson, Defensive End, Michigan: The Lions get a big win here with the best player in the draft falling to them here at the two spot. Hutchinson has been compared to the likes of Myles Garrett, Chase Young, and the Bosa brothers and he would be their best pass rusher since Ndomunkong Suh.

3. Houston Texans- Evan Neal, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Texans have some solid "can't go wrong" options here with this selection. Neal makes a ton of sense here given the Texans need a long term answer opposite of Laremy Tunsil for the other tackle spot.

4. New York Jets- Kavon Thibodeaux, Defensive End, Oregon: The player arguably with the most upside in the draft in which some teams reportedly aren't in love with. The Jets absolutely should take the risk here with Thibodeaux and he would give the Jets a needed booth in their front seven.

5. New York Giants- Ickey Ekwonu, Offensive Tackle/Guard, NC State: The Giants made some free agent moves in the interior of their offensive line, but they need a tackle opposing Andrew Thomas. Ekwonu would be a wise choice here considering his versatility and his stock is rising.

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)- Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati: This would be a tremendous pick of two top ten picks in Joe Schoen's first draft as Giants GM. Gardner is the safest bet in terms of defensive backs in this draft and if the Giants indeed make this their selection here, some of their veteran corners may be trade bait.

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)- Drake London, Wide Receiver, USC: The Jets take a wideout with high upside here with London. Building around Zach Wilson is the goal for the Jets and Wilson and London would be a nice combo going forward.

11. Washington Commanders- Derek Stigley Jr, Cornerback, LSU: The Commanders 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 Kendall Fuller wouldn't be a bad combo of starting corners.

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)- Jermaine Johnson, Defensive End, Florida State: This would be a solid pick for the Texans as they come away with one lineman per each side of the ball here. Johnson is a super steady player that could go in the top ten.

14. Baltimore Ravens- Tyler Linderbaum, Center, Iowa: This would be a tremendous selection for the Ravens considering Linderbaum was thought out to be a top 10 or even top 5 pick. Bradley Bozeman left in free agency so this pick would make a ton of sense.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins)- Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia: With the first of two picks, the Eagles go with the second Georgia Bulldog defensive lineman taken in Davis. With Fletcher Cox aging, this would be a wise pick.

16. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles)- Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The Saints have some options here with their first of two picks. Olave fills a need pick for the Saints and whether it's Jameis Winston or someone else at quarterback and him and Michael Thomas would make a dynamic duo.

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)- Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington: With the second of two first rounders, the Eagles double down on the same side of the bal except in the secondary. McDuffie is one of the cleaner prospects in the draft and he can come in and start right on this Eagles team.

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)- Treylon Burks, Wide Receiver, Arkansas: The Packers have to absolutely come away with a wide receiver with one of their two first round picks to help repack the production lost with DaVante Adams's departure. Burks is a super steady receiver with good speed and vision.

23. Arizona Cardinals- Devonte Wyatt, Defensive Tackle/Defensive End, Georgia: The Cardinals have a lot of needs they need to take care of at the draft. I love the fit of Wyatt in Arizona considering the positional need for the team with Chandler Jones leaving in free agency.

24. Dallas Cowboys- Jameson Williams, Wide Receiver, Alabama: The Cowboys have some options here. With the trading of Amari Cooper, they now have a need at receiver and Williams falling this far would be a major steal and him and CeeDee Lamb together would be a lot of fun.

25. Buffalo Bills- Kyler Gordon, Cornerback, Washington: Here I have the second Washington corner off the board. Gordon could come in and potentially start right away with no guarantee along with Tre White, who is returning from a knee injury.

26. Tennessee Titans- George Karlaftis, Defensive End, Purdue: This could be a steal for the Titans, 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.

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Zion Johnson, Guard, Boston College: This would be a logical pick for the Buccaneers considering losing Alex Cappa in free agency and the early retirement of Ali Marpet. Johnson had a strong Senior Bowl which risen his stock and he can start for the Bucs right away.

28. Green Bay Packers- Jahan Dotson, Wide Receiver, Penn State: Here I have the Packers doubling down on wide receiver in the first round, which would be wise. Dotson has great speed and he can slide in that vertical threat roll that was previously occupied by Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from San Francisco 49ers via Miami Dolphins)- 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.

30. Kansas City Chiefs- Boye Mafe, Defensive End, Minnesota: The Chiefs with their second first rounder take the pass rusher in Mafe. He is super athletic and fast and could start for the Chiefs right away with Melvin Ingram leaving as a free agent.

31. Cincinnati Bengals- Kaiir Elam, Cornerback, Florida: The Bengals can go in a lot of different directions here with this pick. Elam would be a wise choice here with his great speed and athleticism considering the Bengals corners played above expectations last season.

32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams)- Kenny Pickett, Quarterback, Pittsburgh: A lot of people seem to think the Lions will go quarterback here. Pickett's stock has dropped a bit considering some had him picked in the top ten not long ago, but the Lions need a potential long term answer here so I have them banking on Pickett.