2022 NFL Mock Draft: Saints focus on upgrading passing attack, Falcons pair Derek Stingley with A.J. Terrell

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Saints focus on upgrading passing attack, Falcons pair Derek Stingley with A.J. Terrell
2022 NFL Mock Draft: Saints focus on upgrading passing attack, Falcons pair Derek Stingley with A.J. Terrell

Round 1 - Pick 1

Michigan • Sr • 6'6" / 265 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Hutchinson feels like a No. 1 overall pick, and he seems like a perfect fit on Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions. This feels more likely each day.

Round 1 - Pick 2

Alabama • Jr • 6'7" / 350 lbs

Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
1st

If Urban Meyer keeps his job, he'll probably go with Neal, who'll get the "safe" label because of his size and college pedigree. And they have to do everything to protect Trevor Lawrence.

Round 1 - Pick 3

Ole Miss • Jr • 6'2" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
1st

I will not be shocked if Kenny Pickett is ultimately the first quarterback off the board, but we can't forget about Corral. He's a highly talented, productive SEC passer.

Round 1 - Pick 4

Oregon • Soph • 6'5" / 258 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st

Jets run this pick to the podium. Thibodeaux has All-Pro upside because of his length and athleticism.

Round 1 - Pick 5

Notre Dame • Jr • 6'4" / 219 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st

Hamilton is special prospect at a position the Jets desperately need to address. He'll provide Robert Saleh with a variety of coverage options.

Round 1 - Pick 6

Pittsburgh • Sr • 6'3" / 220 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
1st

The Giants start over at quarterback with Pickett, who's bound to fly up boards during the pre-draft process after a monster senior year at Pittsburgh.

Round 1 - Pick 7

NC State • Soph • 6'4" / 320 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Ekwonu is a masher who can play tackle because of his athleticism or move to guard because of his power.

Round 1 - Pick 8

LSU • Jr • 6'1" / 195 lbs

Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
1st

The Falcons would be thrilled for this scenario to unfold. They'd love to pair A.J. Terrell with someone as gifted as Stingley at corner.

Round 1 - Pick 9

Ohio State • Jr • 6'0" / 192 lbs

Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
1st

The Panthers are going to address quarterback this offseason. Doing so on the veteran market wouldn't surprise me. If that's the case, they should get him a premier weapon in the draft.

Round 1 - Pick 10

Clemson • Jr • 6'0" / 200 lbs

Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Booth has the ball-hawking skill to be the second cornerback off the board, and the Vikings need to address the position early.

Round 1 - Pick 11

Alabama • Jr • 6'2" / 189 lbs

Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
24th
POSITION RNK
6th

Regardless of who the quarterback is, the Saints have to improve their receiver group, and Williams is flying up boards after a breakout season at Alabama. He wins at all levels of the field.

Round 1 - Pick 12

Georgia • Jr • 6'0" / 225 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
3rd

The Eagles finally pick a linebacker in the first round. Dean is a missile with years of productivity at the second level in the SEC.

Round 1 - Pick 13

Iowa • Jr • 6'3" / 290 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Going from Jason Kelce to Linderbaum is essentially the Peyton Manning to Andrew Luck progression for centers.

Round 1 - Pick 14

Purdue • Jr • 6'4" / 275 lbs

Projected Team
Denver
PROSPECT RNK
60th
POSITION RNK
6th

Karlaftis fills a glaring need opposite Bradley Chubb in the Broncos defense. He has legitimate three-down defensive end traits.

Round 1 - Pick 15

Cincinnati • Jr • 6'2" / 188 lbs

Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
3rd

The Raiders have to get stingier at the cornerback spot, and Gardner is the most in-your-face perimeter corner in this class.

Round 1 - Pick 16

Ohio State • Sr • 6'1" / 188 lbs

Projected Team
Cleveland
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Olave's experience, route-running skill and track-the-ball-in-the-air brilliance will make him a steadying force in Cleveland's pass game.

Round 1 - Pick 17

Michigan • Jr • 6'5" / 250 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
92nd
POSITION RNK
6th

Ojabo is a little raw but has double-digit sack upside because of his relative newness to the game of football, athleticism and high motor.

Round 1 - Pick 18

Northern Iowa • Jr • 6'7" / 321 lbs

Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
38th
POSITION RNK
8th

Let's assume Aaron Rodgers lands in Pittsburgh this offseason. Giving him better blocking will be vital. Penning is big, nasty, and powerful at tackle.

Round 1 - Pick 19

Texas A&M • Jr • 6'4" / 325 lbs

Projected Team
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Green feels like one of the safer blockers in this class because of his natural power that will help him deal with the immense strength of NFL defensive linemen early in his career.

Round 1 - Pick 20

Arkansas • Jr • 6'3" / 225 lbs

Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
POSITION RNK
4th

How about a big-body target for... Taylor Heinicke? Yeah, let's see the Football Team do it.

Round 1 - Pick 21

UCLA • Jr • 6'5" / 320 lbs

Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
32nd
POSITION RNK
2nd

Rhyan has excelled at tackle this season at UCLA but feels like someone with an NFL future at guard. He's nimble and strong.

Round 1 - Pick 22

Florida • Jr • 6'2" / 196 lbs

Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
26th
POSITION RNK
4th

Elam is a long, physical cornerback who'd bring some youth to the secondary for the Bengals.

Round 1 - Pick 23

Penn State • Sr • 6'3" / 256 lbs

You wait -- Ebeketie is going to ascend boards over the next few months. He's a chiseled, twitched up rusher who's gotten better each season at Penn State.

Round 1 - Pick 24

Liberty • Jr • 6'1" / 195 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
30th
POSITION RNK
3rd

This is one of my favorite pairings in Round 1. Give Willis a genuine redshirt season and let him take over the starting gig in 2023.

Round 1 - Pick 25

Michigan • Jr • 6'0" / 192 lbs

Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Hill is a defensive coordinator's dream. He's comfortable in the slot and can play any role at safety.

Round 1 - Pick 26

Penn State • Sr • 5'11" / 184 lbs

Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Dotson does have some Mecole Hardman characteristics, but he's more reliable catching the ball in traffic.

Round 1 - Pick 27

Central Michigan • Jr • 6'7" / 305 lbs

Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
37th
POSITION RNK
7th

The athletic, high-upside blocker from Central Michigan would be a welcomed addition to Baltimore's offensive front.

Round 1 - Pick 28

Georgia • Sr • 6'3" / 315 lbs

Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK

The "other" interior disruptor from Georgia, Wyatt provides more pass-rushing capabilities than Jordan Davis.

Round 1 - Pick 29

Colorado State • Jr • 6'4" / 260 lbs

Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK

This is the highest you'll see McBride mocked, but I love his suddenness at tight end. He'd slide into the Titans

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