2022 NFL Mock Draft: Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Cleveland tap into talent at local college programs

The Lions dip into Eugene for their second first-round pick in as many years. Thibodeaux, alongside Romeo Okwara, can turn pass rushing into a Motor City strength.

Houston raids the Big Ten for an edge rusher sure to draw comparisons to J.J. Watt. The Texans will be one of the most interesting teams of the offseason.

The Jets get their man as Stingley falls to No. 3 overall. New York adds to its cache of young talent with the first of two opening-round picks.

Jacksonville can keep Cam Robinson or move him. It is a decision the Jaguars are faced with after taking Neal, who has the capability of playing guard or tackle, at No. 2 overall.

Philadelphia has ignored the safety position for too long. The Eagles get a fantastic zone defender in Hamilton, who will crash down on plays happening in front of him.

The Giants add some flash to the edge-rush department with the addition of Hutchinson. Azeez Ojulari is among the rookie leaders in sacks but that does not tell the whole story of a defense desperate for more help.

General manager Joe Douglas continues building out the offensive line with the selection of Ekwonu. He joins former first-round picks Alijah Vera-Tucker and Mekhi Becton on that Big Apple front.

New York has really struggled to fill out the center position over the last decade. The Giants invested an early pick in Weston Richburg but that dream never came to life. Linderbaum would be the highest center taken in the modern era.

Count Washington among the teams searching for a long-term answer at quarterback next spring. Corral expects to be among the first taken in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Philadelphia doubles down on its commitment to zone coverage with the selection of Booth. Darius Slay, Kyle Hamilton and Booth give the Eagles a formidable defensive backfield.

A few aspects of Willis' game remind us of Michael Vick, so it is only fitting that I send the Liberty quarterback to Atlanta.

Austin Jackson, Liam Eichenberg, it has not mattered. Miami has struggled at left tackle and it is time to clean house. The Dolphins select Cross with the pick they received from San Francisco.

Minnesota is one of the more intriguing teams because it could be business as usual or it could be an offseason of change. Jackson helps bring the Vikings back to the days of dual edge-rush capabilities.

Davis sits back and watches as the rampant spread of poor run defense in the NFL elevates his stock.

Philadelphia has a lot of aging talent on both sides of the ball but is prepared to bridge the gap between old and new as all three first-round picks are spent on the defense.

Cleveland could go center or defensive tackle but the opportunity to choose from any eligible wide receiver is enticing. Let's just hope it is not Corey Coleman this time.

I will need to switch this pick up in the coming weeks because this lacks creativity. Sauce Gardner has made a name for himself in Ohio's Queen City and that legacy continues with the Bengals.

It might come as a surprise to some but Las Vegas' decision to part with Trent Brown, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Hudson has not gone well. The addition of Green allows the Raiders to begin righting a wrong.

Unless Carolina believes it can find the quarterback of the future with this pick, its target should fall somewhere along the offensive line. Penning can come in and start at left tackle from Day 1.

Mike Williams might price himself out of Los Angeles. With the Chargers orchestrating more of an underneath passing attack, it would make sense to bring in a player like Burks capable of creating his own opportunities after the catch.

The reality of life after Michael Thomas is quickly setting upon the Big Easy. The idea of that wide receiver room without Thomas is ... horrifying. Williams can be the future at the position.

Bill Belichick has done well scheming advantages for his defense but it is OK to want to add talent at the same time. McDuffie would upgrade the ability in that room in a heartbeat.

First it was Josh Gordon. Then came the reported interest in Odell Beckham. At times, we need to listen to what teams are trying to tell us and all I am hearing is that the Chiefs are not happy with what they have at wide receiver beyond Tyreek Hill. Olave gives them consistency that they have been lacking.

On a weekly basis, I come to Buccaneers fans with an offering and an admission that I have no clue what that franchise is going to do. It could aim to replace any number of high dollar players in an effort for long-term salary cap health.

I see your pick of Pickett to the Browns and I raise you Pickett to the Steelers, Ryan Wilson.

Baltimore leans into its identity as a run-heavy team with the selection of the mauler from the SEC.

With any luck, the addition of London will bring out the best in Amon-Ra St. Brown. Detroit needs some players to step up to expedite the rebuild.

Dallas adds Enagbare to fill out a rotation with Randy Gregory and potentially DeMarcus Lawrence. Although, the staff should consider moving Micah Parsons to edge rusher full-time.

Buffalo goes to the SEC for another cornerback as the massive Elam joins Tre'Davius White and Levi Wallace.

Arizona was aggressive in

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