2022 NFL Mock Draft: Kayvon Thibodeaux falls to Falcons, Giants take top-five QB, six receivers go in Round 1

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Kayvon Thibodeaux falls to Falcons, Giants take top-five QB, six receivers go in Round 1
2022 NFL Mock Draft: Kayvon Thibodeaux falls to Falcons, Giants take top-five QB, six receivers go in Round 1

Round 1 - Pick 1

Alabama • Jr • 6'7" / 350 lbs

Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Neal may not be the clear-cut "best" prospect in this class, but he has mammoth size, insane athleticism, and the Jaguars have to protect Trevor Lawrence a lot better in 2022 than they did in his rookie season.

Round 1 - Pick 2

Michigan • Sr • 6'6" / 265 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Hutchinson feels like a Dan Campbell selection, and he's got all the tools to be a All-Pro type on the edge.

Round 1 - Pick 3

Notre Dame • Jr • 6'4" / 219 lbs

Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st

Nick Caserio was in New England during the prime of the Devin McCourty era, and Hamilton can provide a similar caliber impact on Houston's defense.

Round 1 - Pick 4

Mississippi State • Soph • 6'5" / 310 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
4th

Cross is a smooth operator with effortless movement skills and anchor. The Jets have to get better in the trenches.

Round 1 - Pick 5

Liberty • Jr • 6'1" / 195 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Willis has the most magnificent traits in this draft class, and the Giants could keep him on the sideline for at least half a season with Daniel Jones still under contract.

Round 1 - Pick 6

Pittsburgh • Sr • 6'3" / 220 lbs

Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Pickett has ties to Matt Rhule, and we know how much Rhule loves former recruits and players. The Panthers have to fix their quarterback spot.

Round 1 - Pick 7

NC State • Soph • 6'4" / 320 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
1st

Ekwonu is a nasty but balanced blocker who will start at right tackle for the Giants.

Round 1 - Pick 8

Oregon • Soph • 6'5" / 258 lbs

Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
1st

Thibodeaux to the Falcons would be a tremendous get for Atlanta at No. 8 overall. The Falcons need more edge-rushing help -- a lot of it -- and Thibodeaux has rare attributes at his size.

Round 1 - Pick 9

Purdue • Jr • 6'4" / 275 lbs

Projected Team
Denver
PROSPECT RNK
9th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Karlaftis is an NFL-ready, three-down defensive end who can help keep the Broncos pass rush afloat.

Round 1 - Pick 10

LSU • Jr • 6'1" / 195 lbs

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

Stingley falls a bit, and the Jets are elated to land him. He has All-Pro traits at the outside cornerback spot.

Round 1 - Pick 11

Ole Miss • Jr • 6'2" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Corral needs polish, but the quick release and athleticism make him an worthwhile quarterback choice here for the Washington Football Team.

Round 1 - Pick 12

Ohio State • Jr • 6'0" / 192 lbs

Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
1st

Wilson is a bouncy speedster who'd be an instant star in an offense with Justin Jefferson.

Round 1 - Pick 13

Arkansas • Jr • 6'3" / 225 lbs

Projected Team
Cleveland
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
4th

Burks is a horse in the open field due to his size and chiseled frame, rebounds it well down the field, and isn't a stiff route runner.

Round 1 - Pick 14

Cincinnati • Jr • 6'2" / 188 lbs

Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
4th

Gardner is the smooth, no-nonsense cornerback the Ravens will love to add to their man-heavy defense.

Round 1 - Pick 15

Georgia • Jr • 6'0" / 225 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
1st

Dean is a missile at linebacker and diagnoses run plays in an instant. The Eagles have to get more athletic at linebacker.

Round 1 - Pick 16

Iowa • Jr • 6'3" / 290 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
1st

Linderbaum is impeccable in the run and screen game, and with more weight to his frame can be tremendous in pass protection, too.

Round 1 - Pick 17

Michigan • Jr • 6'5" / 250 lbs

Ojabo is a raw rusher with high upside because of his explosive and bendiness around the corner. He'd be a perfect running mate alongside Joey Bosa in Los Angeles.

Round 1 - Pick 18

Ohio State • Sr • 6'1" / 188 lbs

Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Olave gets open frequently and is dynamite when he has to track the ball down the field. The Saints have to prioritize their receiver group this offseason.

Round 1 - Pick 19

Penn State • Sr • 6'3" / 256 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
39th
POSITION RNK
4th

Ebiketie is an explosive, bendy rusher who got better each season at Penn State. The Eagles have to address the outside of their pass rusher with youth.

Round 1 - Pick 20

Texas A&M • Jr • 6'4" / 325 lbs

Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
48th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Green is a mauler at guard. Regardless of what the Steelers do at quarterback for the 2022 season, they have to get better in the trenches.

Round 1 - Pick 21

USC • Jr • 6'5" / 210 lbs

Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
6th

London would give the Patriots more size at receiver, and the USC star can get open despite being around 6-foot-5. He's a high-point monster, too.

Round 1 - Pick 22

Florida • Jr • 6'2" / 196 lbs

Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Elam is a long, ultra-physical cornerback with good fluidity for a defensive back his size. The Raiders have to get stronger in their secondary.

Round 1 - Pick 23

Alabama • Jr • 6'2" / 189 lbs

Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Williams' torn ACL sinks him outside the top 20, but the Cardinals can't pass on him given the state of their receiver group heading into the 2022 season.

Round 1 - Pick 24

Georgia • Sr • 6'3" / 315 lbs

Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
102nd
POSITION RNK
12th

Wyatt has a lightning-quick first step, and the Cowboys have to get sturdier on the interior of their defensive line.

Round 1 - Pick 25

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

Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
30th
POSITION RNK
5th

Rainmann is bound to rise up boards after the Senior Bowl, when teams will get an up-close look at just how long and athletic he is on the edge.

Round 1 - Pick 26

Kentucky • Sr • 6'5" / 345 lbs

Projected Team
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
1st

Kinnard is a wide, high-energy blocker who'd help the Dolphins get more physical up front.

Round 1 - Pick 27

Auburn • Sr • 6'0" / 190 lbs

Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
29th
POSITION RNK
5th

McCreary was always around the football in the SEC with 29 pass breakups in his final three seasons at Auburn.

Round 1 - Pick 28

Purdue • Jr • 6'2" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
38th
POSITION RNK
7th

Bell was a steady, high-producing presence on the outside over the past three years for the Boilermakers.

Round 1 - Pick 29

Clemson • Jr • 6'0" / 200 lbs

Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
20th
POSITION RNK
3rd

The Chiefs are happy to end Booth's fall to provide their secondary with a twitchy ball hawk on the outside.

Round 1 - Pick 30

Houston • Jr • 6'6" / 275 lbs

Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
32nd
POSITION RNK
2nd

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