2022 NFL Mock Draft: Lions go with edge rusher and quarterback, Bills pick UCLA blocker

Neal is a mammoth blocker on the edge with freaky athletic traits and All-Pro upside. Easy selection for Jacksonville.

Thibodeaux went superhero against California last week with 11 pressures on 22 pass-rushing snaps. The only way he doesn't go No. 1 is if the Jaguars land the first pick.

Hutchinson is having an enormous final season at Michigan and was No. 1 on Bruce Feldman's Freak's List that was published in the summer. He's going to be selected very high in late April.

Hamilton is a freaky, do-it-all prospect who can play anywhere in the back seven and create big plays for the defense.

The way it's trending now, the Giants will probably have a new GM and QB next year. Willis is raw but has major upside.

Leal and Javon Hargrave will create a seriously disruptive interior of the defensive line in Philadelphia.

Corral has the athleticism and arm to land early in Round 1, and while he can be overaggressive at times, he's pretty accurate too. Washington has to address the quarterback spot.

Stingley has been penciled into the top 10 for years now. He and James Bradberry would be the longest outside cornerback tandem in the NFL. And quite talented.

How about more offensive weaponry in Atlanta. Why the hell not? Matt Ryan's probably playing in his final season with the Falcons in 2022, so Wilson will help him make the most of it.

Elam is a lengthy, athletic, super-physical cornerback who'd help to round out the Eagles secondary.

The Panthers have to get more dynamic in their receiver room. Olave isn't close to the freakiest first-round receiver over the past few years, but he's one of the most polished route runners with high-end ball skills.

Linderbaum will provide interior protection for Zach Wilson for a long time and boost the efficiency of the Jets run game.

Karlaftis feels like the oversized, versatile defensive end Bill Belichick will adore come draft time.

Howie Roseman bucks the trend and goes linebacker in Round 1. Dean flies around with serious energy and range.

I know, I know. Davis is a nose tackle. But he's different -- he can rush the passer! -- and Derrick Brown went in the top 10 in 2020.

Green would add more physicality to the Bengals offensive front. It's needed.

Burks would step into the slot position likely vacated by Juju Smith-Schuster leaving in free agency next March.

McDuffie would provide Mike Zimmer with a multi-dimensional defensive back with elite-level athletic traits.

Enagbare and Maxx Crosby would be one frightening edge-rushing tandem in Las Vegas for years to come.

Ekwonu is pretty darn close to being NFL strong which will speed up his transition to the professional level.

London lands with Jameis Winston and the Saints to give New Orleans a big body in the slot.

The Titans have to prioritize more defensive back help early in the 2022 draft. Gardner fits the mold Tennessee wants in its corners in that he's a man-coverage specialist.

The Chargers have their franchise left tackle in Rashawn Slater. They get Petit-Frere here in Round 1 to solidify their right tackle position. He's very talented.

Williams is listed at 6-foot-2 and he glides around the football field. He'll be a riser during the pre-draft process.

The safety spot in Dallas is somewhat of a patchwork group right now. Battle can be another playmaker behind Trevon Diggs in that secondary.

Wydermeyer is trending toward being the top tight end prospect in this class. His work in the trenches and pass-catching prowess would be welcomed in Green Bay.

Given the age of some of the edge rushers in Arizona, the Cardinals go with the young, hyper-talented Anderson here, who has All-Pro upside.

The Ravens add a tall, rangy linebacker to their disruptive defense. He'll be a movable chess piece for Wink Martindale.

Insane value for the Lions here with Strong. He's quietly had a strong senior season and will enter the NFL with loads of experience.