If the Texans are able to trade Deshaun Watson before the 2022 NFL Draft, they could enter it with multiple first-round picks and perhaps select a quarterback later, whether it be Pickett, North Carolinas Sam Howell or Mississippis Matt Corral. They dont have a player younger than Vita Vea, whos 26 and will be playing on his fifth-year option in 2022. Obviously, this selection is based on the future of Jason Kelce, who just earned his fourth All-Pro nod. But he projects nose tackle Jordan Davis to the Broncos. -Dane Brugler of The Athletic . He previously covered the NFL Draft for NFL Draft Scout and CBS Sports. Fans expecting Myles Garrett or Chase Young will be disappointed, but that doesnt mean Thibodeaux cant make an immediate impact of his own. With his route prowess and ball skills, he would be a great fit for what Kevin OConnell wants the Vikings to be on offense. And who knows where the Broncos will be selecting after the final month of the season shakes out. Dane Brugler has no Cardinals in his complete 2022 NFL Mock Draft, while also ranking and evaluating Louisville's top 2022 draft prospects. Trying to figure out where the first wide receiver will come off the board was maybe the biggest challenge in this mock draft. Treylon Burks will be an enticing option for Dallas, but Im giving the edge to the plug-and-play left guard who will help bring stability to an inconsistent unit. C.J. No one should ever complain about adding a talented edge rusher. Jordan Davis and Bresee on the same interior would be a problem for blockers. Dane. A prolific wrestler in high school, he will only be 21 years old on draft weekend and is still figuring out how good he can be. There are surprises every year, but we should expect them early in the 2022 NFL Draft as draft boards from team to team might look wildly different. Opinions are split around the league if Gardner belongs in the top-15 or if he should come off the board in the back-half of round one. I dont think the Lions will feel pressured to take a wide receiver here, especially with the emergence of Amon-Ra St. Brown over the final month of the season. The Packers face cap hell next year, and cutting Turner would free up $3.18 million, according to Over the Cap. Dane: It depends who declares. 59. In 2021, they drafted Josh Myers in the second round, Royce Newman in the fourth and Cole Van Lanen in the sixth. He's projected to go 28th to the Buccaneers in Dane Brugler's mock this week. Joey Porter Jr. is a long, physical athlete and owns the traits that would appeal to head coach Dan Campbell and the Lions decision-makers. Sean Murphy-Bunting and Jamel Dean are both free agents after this season, making cornerback a potential need for Tampa Bay. 63. Austin Gayle, Pro Football . San Francisco 49ers Lewis Cine, DS, Georgia Dane Brugler's updated NFL Draft rankings: The top 100 prospects in 2023. 33. With his power and twitch, he rushes like a grizzly bear, using his body quickness and fierce hands to tear through blockers. Based on all-star game performances and updated information from NFL scouts, several players have moved up or tumbled down the board. But Young has special instincts along with the accuracy, poise and processing that should translate very well to the NFL. Van Ness best football is in front of him. April 15, 2022 6:55 am ET. Juju Smith-Schuster stayed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in March during the leagues free agency period, Josh Reynolds chose the Tennessee Titans and Odell Beckham, once he was released by the Cleveland Browns, joined the Los Angeles Rams. When the author of The Beast, arguably the most. The Jets could go in a number of different directions here. Over the last calendar year, Jelani Woods has gone from borderline draft pick to surefire draft pick to an expected day two draft pick. New York Giants Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas. New York Giants Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati Although he will be limited as an. That means Washington is due, right? Dane Bruglers first 2022 mock draft has Bucs taking a defensive lineman in the first round. Wan'Dale Robinson could be one of the top-15 receivers drafted if he declares. Pitt QB Kenny Pickett to the Panthers? Cincinnati Bengals Rasheed Walker, OT, Penn State Atlanta Falcons (from Tennessee) David Bell, WR, Purdue He has an outstanding blend of size (6-3, 228) and speed (4.45) with the tracking skills and catch radius to be a quarterbacks best friend. MAYER.#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/Ik9eCc50TQ, Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) November 27, 2022. Hutchinson isnt on the same level as the Bosa brothers he doesnt have the same bend or arc skills. In most NFL Drafts, there are five to seven top-tier prospects who make up the upper class and will be the first players drafted. With his speed and explosiveness, the 275-pound Murphy should be close to those numbers. He has an interesting blend of physical traits at 6-foot-5, 232 pounds, with a background as an edge defender. 64. Expert: Daniel Popper, The Athletic. The phrases things will change or its just too early came up multiple times when I discussed players and potential landing spots with NFL scouts and personnel execs. But cornerback would seem to be the most likely. Dane Brugler on Ezukanma (from his draft guide): Ezukanma is a predictable route runner with only average speed, but he is a natural ball-tracker with toughness and talent down the field. 34. Dane Brugler, The Athletic's NFL Draft expert, has released his first mock draft for 2022. With his light feet, length and physicality, Cam Smith is similar in several ways to his former teammate, Jaycee Horn. With the 25th overall pick, Dane Brugler projects Dallas picking San Diego State edge rusher Cameron Thomas. Minnesota Vikings Kingsley Enagbare, edge, South Carolina Theres also the question of what the Giants themselves do at the quarterback position. 2 pick as Dane Brugler projects of course does not address the Texans biggest need: quarterback. After winning two of their last three games, the Steelers are now slated to pick outside of the top 10 in the 2023 NFL Draft, currently sitting at No. Either way, Thibodeaux is as good of a starting point as any. Thibodeaux isnt universally loved around the league, but he is one of the more talented players in this draft. Dane Brugler probably is on the right track when he projects a defensive lineman, Houstons Logan Hall, to the 49ers in the second round of his first mock draft of the season. In Brugler's latest mock, he has the Steelers selecting Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon at No. If Travon Walker can be a guy like that quickly for Atlanta, taking him in the first round makes sense. And Hamilton might be the most talented player in the draft, regardless of position. Kansas City Chiefs Arnold Ebiketie, edge, Penn State The Cowboys biggest roster need right now is replacing Connor Williams at left guard and selecting Zion Johnson here would solve that issue. 11/30/22 By Dane Brugler. Los Angeles Chargers Phidarian Mathis, DT, Alabama 58. 2023 could follow suit with all the talented defensive rookies who could be coming into the NFL. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). That is followed by 12-15 middle class players who might not be elite but received first-round grades from teams and project as solid NFL starters. The Athletics draft expert says yes. The quarterback position will have a big impact on the draft board as a whole. See our ethics statement. See our ethics statement. Show Talkin' Ball: A Football Podcast with Mike Renner, Ep 13. Paris Johnson Jr. is an impressive mover for his size. Here we are again. Please enter a valid email and try again. He is tied for 61st in the NFL with 3 1/2 sacks, and hes the only Falcon in the top 100 in that category. He doesnt have the size of a true X receiver, but hes versatile, has reliable hands, and is a savvy route runner. With his body control and explosive power, Jalen Carter is a tough player to contain on the interior. The Saints are in quarterback purgatory right now, so we could always see a quarterback here (Tennessees Hendon Hooker?). The 2023 NFL Draft is a roaring success for the Bears, as they trade back and still manage to add an elite defender. Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal has declared for the 2022 draft. Date of mock draft: January 17 . And while Smith-Njigba has missed much of the season to a hamstring injury he suffered in the season opener, hes still one of the best receivers in the draft. 9 overall last year. New York Jets (from Carolina) Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State With that selection, they picked cornerback Christian Gonzalez from Oregon. Or maybe theyre comfortable starting a rookie like Kinnard on Aaron Rodgers strong side. Overall Pick: 58. 60. It was 10 years ago that the Bengals drafted a Notre Dame tight end (Tyler Eifert at No. But if the Giants can add LB Devin Lloyd and C Tyler Linderbaum, as Dane Brugler projects in his mock draft, they will have gone a long way toward solidifying two of their biggest holes. The Vikings have rostered a number of defensive backs who have experience with Brent Venables system in Clemson. 2 min read It's officially that time of year again as "Mock. The Raiders need playmakers on defense, and Christian Gonzalez is a long, athletic cover man with the talent to grow into a teams top corner. The Vikings have all kinds of holes to fill, but either the draft lacks talent at those positions (like quarterback) or those positions have been historically targeted later in the draft (e.g., edge rusher). He is among the best in the country at making plays in enemy territory (14.5 tackles for loss this season). MICHAEL. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. In a seven-round mock draft for The Athletic , Dane Brugler selected two players . Dane Brugler's full mock draft for the Dallas Cowboys. He knows how to create leverage as a pass rusher due to his length and athleticism and is highly physical vs. the run. 20 and No. The Athletics draft expert says yes. Dane Brugler on Van Demark (from his draft guide): Van Demark must continue to develop his core strength and pad level concerns, but he has the quickness, handwork and intelligence to earn an NFL roster spot as a swing tackle. Jacksonville Jaguars Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida Here are Mike Renner's top 10 players at each position as things stand right now. Cowboys mock draft analysis: Defense again the Round 1 focus with edge rusher Cameron Thomas. Growing up just south of Cincinnati, the Bengals are Mayers team and Joe Burrow is his favorite quarterback, plus his cousin (Luke Maile) is a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds. (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic; In six recent mock drafts, the Broncos were predicted to choose between six players at four different positions. There is one exception: the offensive line. - The Green Bay Packers enter the 2022 NFL Draft with needs at receiver, outside linebacker and defensive line. 262 and the 260 picks in between. ESPN's Jordan Reid recently published a complete seven-round 2022 NFL mock draft (subscription required for link), including all eight picks for the Denver Broncos.With their first pick in Reid . 1 overall pick, but there is a decent chance that the top-ranked player on Detroits draft board will still be available at No. March 8, 2022 9:05 am ET. Let's take a look at Dane Brugler from The Athletic's first mock draft of the year, which has the Raiders selecting USC wide receiver Drake London. Odds & lines subject to change. He would be competing with last years fourth-round draft pick Josh Ball for the No. 12 overall in Brugler's first mock. Gardner gets a little handsy, but he has the long-striding speed and hip-flip to stay on top of routes. Seattle Seahawks Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota Rexrode: Titans lose to the Bengals again, but this time it feels a lot less fluky. I have no clue how the Jaguars feel, but Ekwonu at least belongs in this conversation. The interior of the Browns defensive line has been a profound problem this season. . Putting. With Matthew Stafford out for the foreseeable future, the Rams are circling the drain and the Lions could wind up with a top-three pick as a result. One team will have Howell as QB1 and another will see him as QB5. Its still early, but we can comfortably say that the top of the 2023 draft board will almost certainly be dominated by defenders. Although his route instincts are undeveloped, Kelee Ringo is one of the freakiest athletes in the draft, with the size (6-2, 210 pounds) and speed (4.3 40-yard dash) to match up against NFL receivers. Suttles: Bryce Young, Will Anderson deserve every bit of appreciation at Alabama. 8), Purdue edge rusher George Karlaftis (9) and Georgia LB Nakobe Dean (14) in Dane Brugler's mock. Primarily, it is a lack of depth at cornerback. Arizona Cardinals Cameron Thomas, edge, San Diego State Bryce Young using his legs to make things happen for the Crimson Tide. Dane Brugler's mock draft (The Athletic) Brugler's latest mock draft was released on April 14: Noteworthy: The Chiefs have two first round picks, and focus squarely on defense,. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Dane Brugler gives Detroit Lions defensive help in first round The Athletic's Dane Brugler's first mock draft of the 2023 season gives the Detroit Lions two. Inside the Senior Bowl's roster construction. Follow Dane on Twitter @DPBrugler. As a well-respected draft expert, and someone who's well-versed in the way the Dallas. He has Ingram going to the Cincinnati Bengals at No. Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) November 13, 2022. Sanders is a long, athletic defender with experience all over the front seven. By Michael Peterson @ZoneTracks Jan 20, 2022, 12:30pm PST Dane Brugler 2022 Mock Draft: LB Devin Lloyd, OC Tyler Linderbaum to the Giants A linebacker for the Giants!? There are only 31 picks in the first round this year, because the Miami Dolphins forfeited their selection.). His profile would give the Chargers flexibility up front. After suffering through the inaccuracy of Greg Zuerlien in 2021, it wouldnt be all that surprising to see the Cowboys invest in who many believe is the top-ranked kicker in the 2022 draft class. QB future of all 32 NFL teams: Which teams are happy and which are not? OCyrus Torrence has vise grips for hands that allow him to strike with authority, position his feet and quickly gain control. He previously covered the NFL Draft for NFL Draft Scout and CBS Sports. Atlanta Falcons Malik Willis, QB, Liberty Humphries hurt. With his twitchy athleticism and route-running skills, Dotson consistently puts cornerbacks in conflict. This is Carolinas only draft pick in the top 100, putting even more pressure on Matt Rhule and the organization to get this selection right. 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