The short answer: Probably. I still think the addition of Sanders especially with Leighton Vander Esch a potential free agency loss would help the Cowboys get the most out of their best player, Micah Parsons. With Johnson off the board, I'm left with PFF's best available player at a position that isn't a huge need for Tampa. The trade details are noted above. ", Analysis: "I've always been of the mind that O'Cyrus Torrence is more of a second-rounder than a first-round prospect. Carolina Panthers (from Arizona): QB C.J. The 2022 NFL season is officially in the books, meaning the first round of the draft is set. In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. With how Jermaine Johnson II performed at the Senior Bowl and the combine, it wouldn't surprise me if he went in the top 10. Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd is mocked to the Vikings once this week, courtesy of one of the drafts that sees the Vikings trading down with the Steelers. There's plenty of potential for an above-average pass rusher here, and those are always valuable. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. 29. This pick is a 300-yard tee shot straight down the fairway at TPC Sawgrass. So a trade market could certainly develop. He will fit well in Wink Martindale's man-heavy defense. They throw in a 2024 sixth to make up the difference. However, I can't find a suitable trade partner that's not too far down the board so I have them staying put and filling a big need with Gonzalez, the 6-2 speedster with length and a full set of skills to develop into one of the NFL's best corners. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Thanks to some draft night wizardry from Howie Roseman, the Eagles traded the No. The Vikings have a tenacious pass-rush duo in Danielle Hunter and D.J. The Vikings need help at CB, and that could be an option here, but with rumors swirling of a Danielle Hunter trade on the horizon, beefing up edge rusher makes sense here too. 31. It's still defense, defense He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and 2022 first-round picks Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. Ultimately, I chose one or the other for each pick, chronologically working my way from No. 1. https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/28/2023-nfl-mock-draft-broncos-select-ot-and-olb-in-3rd-round/, Did you miss Peyton Manning's Super Bowl commercial? Flowers is an electric playmaker with sticky hands and outstanding route-running skills. Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia. But you'd love to provide depth and amplify a position of strength here with PFF's best available player. All of that clears the picture to select PFF's best available player and the top linebacker in this draft. Three Minnesota cornerbacks played more than 160 defensive snaps last year, and two of them Patrick Peterson (884) and Mackensie Alexander (689) are headed toward free agency. Forbes plays tough at 6-0 and 180 pounds and has the sort of ball hawking talent the Buccaneers have been looking for more of in their secondary. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound receiver caught just five passes for 43 yards in three games. Freeland (6-8, 305 pounds) earned third-team All-American recognition last season after starting 13 games with the Cougars. Here's a look at our fifth Vikings 12: David Ojabo, Edge Rusher, Michigan. Yes, Karlaftis is already gone, but if Walker remains on the board for the Vikings' pick, they'll be off the clock about as quickly as it takes new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to write the Georgia product's name on the card. 34 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State, No. 2022 NFL Draft: First-round order, top three needs for all 32 teams, Five most difficult 2022 NFL Draft prospects to evaluate; three quarterbacks in make-or-break year, 2022 NFL Draft: Pro comparisons and analytical team fits for top edge prospects. I had Northwestern's Peter Skoronski here two weeks ago, but persistent notes about his short arms now have me feeling he will fall a little bit down the list. Weakest? Seattle Seahawks (Baltimore): DL Bryan Bresee, Clemson. The Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. Lewis Cine was the final pick of the 2022 first round as he landed with the Minnesota Vikings. 31. A disruptive three-technique DT is exactly what Matt Eberflus needs to make his defense hum in the Windy City, so the pick is Carter over an equally appealing Will Anderson. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. The Patriots offense has had an elite slot receiver for much of the last 15 or so years between Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated rankings of the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. "The Patriots have a new offensive coordinator in Bill O'Brien and could look completely different on that side of the ball in 2023. Hamilton is going to be a fantastic player in the league, and the Lions need as many guys of this caliber as they can get. Even with the acquisitions of Alex Cappa, La'el Collins and Ted Karras in free agency, I still view offensive line as a need for the Bengals. And he told us at the combine that he felt like he had something to prove going from the SEC to the ACC. Dallas Cowboys: LB Drew Sanders, Arkansas. Click here for Fornelli's full mock draft. The Seahawks are going to love every rumor about teams trading up for the quarterbacks over the next couple months. 46: Christian Watson, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State. 15. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington (0) scores a touchdown ahead of LSU Tigers linebacker Micah Baskerville (23) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. It is the question as old as time with Minnesota, which comes first: the cornerback or the edge rusher? The transition hasn't always been seamless for young receivers acclimating to QB Aaron Rodgers, but Burks' Swiss Army Knife skill set could alleviate some of those issues. That said, Booth represents a real value pick as one of the top corners in this draft class. So the Panthers get the third OT off the board in this exercise in Neal, an athletic freak who could easily be the No. I really like the physical, big-bodied wideout's potential within this Packers offense. At 6-6 and 341 pounds, Davis' freakish athleticism is quite rare -- and his presence would command enough attention from opposing offenses that it could free up J.J. Watt to maximize his impact in Year 2 with the Cards. ", Analysis: "Hyatt exploded onto the scene in Tennessee's vertical tempo offense, catching 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns, all while averaging a clean 18.9 yards per catch. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 77: Zach Carter, Defensive Tackle, Florida. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. But the Jaguars also have guard Ben Bartch coming back from a knee injury and could use a high-end interior blocker to pair with Brandon Scherff and help create lanes for Travis Etienne. 3. BUT, with a potential top-10 pick in Johnson still available here, GM Jon Robinson can't turn down the value of taking the best available player here. The Lions are short on high-end talent in the middle of their defense and Simpson would be an immediate and significant upgrade. ", Pick: John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, Analysis: "John Michael Schmitz is a powerful interior offensive lineman who can play guard or center. We just sent McDuffie to the Giants at No. That said, he's not as fluid as you'd like when changing direction, and he does struggle when he isn't able to overpower his blocker with his strength or speed off the snap. Pete Carroll has four of the first 52 picks and upgrades his pass rush with this 6-foot-6, 275-pounder with an 86-inch wingspan. 2 overall, so I don't think safety registers as a need with the final pick of the round. Vikings Receive: 30th Overall (196), 62nd Overall (84), 94th Overall (41) = Total 321. 12: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State. In it, multiple trades near the top take place. Several of those QB-needy teams also have new head coaches, which seems like the perfect time to start over with a talented rookie. 1 overall pick but has indicated per reports that they are open to trading the pick to a team that wants to select a quarterback. Smith-Njigba gave one of the best bowl game performances in college football history in the 2022 Rose Bowl with 15 receptions for 347 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Utah. ", Analysis: "The Giants need more weapons on the perimeter. The last time the first pick in the draft was dealt was 2016, when the Rams traded up to get quarterback Jared Goff. In Indianapolis, the 6-foot-5, 254-pounder ran a 4.58 in the 40-yard dash and impressed with a 10-foot-5 broad jump. Carter will not work out in Indianapolis this week, electing to do so at Georgias pro day on March 15. The Eagles had 70 sacks in 2022. Could Howell represent the future of the franchise? I don't doubt that the Commanders are sincere about starting 2022 fifth-rounder Sam Howell in 2023, but it seems unwise to put too much stock in his ability to become the long-term starter. ", Analysis: "Whether he's lining up off the ball to run and cover or dropping down to rush off the edge, Sanders has the length and speed to wear multiple hats in Wink Martindale's defense.". Imagine having a big three of Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and Bijan Robinson, the Texas runner is indeed one of the best RB prospects in years. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. John Fennelly February 24, 2023 9:55 am ET The New York Giants selected 11 players in the 2022 NFL draft, many of whom would play extensive roles for the clubs as rookies. The Ohio State star's 2022 season was derailed by a hamstring injury. 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Colts add a QB after Carson Wentz trade, Malik Willis a top-3 pick Following draft stock movement from the Combine, this 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft aims to decipher where top prospects will land in April. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. I didn't give much consideration to Stingley here, as Ekwonu feels like a much safer pick, given Stingley's lack of production since his sensational 2019 campaign. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. Team evaluators are going to forgive some of his stumbles in 2022 as they focus more on his measurables and get won over by his interviews. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-31. 19. Minnesota Vikings 2022 NFL Mock Draft The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era with a brand new head coach and general manager. White has a lot to learn about playing on the edge but he's bursting with the physical tools teams want at the position. The Vikings have some outside issues with end Everson Griffin and linebackers Nick Vigil and Anthony Barr [scheduled to become free agents]. With ideal length and smooth footwork, the ball-hawking three interceptions in each of past three seasons cornerback has the versatility to excel in either press or off coverage. The Giants could go with Zay Flowers, as we predicted the past two weeks, but at this point it might make more sense to wait until the second round for a pass-catcher and focus on another position of need with Smith, who is a feisty corner who thrived in the talented SEC. Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Patriots take Ohio State star in new NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. 12 overall twice in team history, selecting quarterback Christian Ponder in 2011 and running back (and Vikings Ring of Honor member) Chuck Foreman back in 1973. Buffalo Bills: RB Bijan Robinson, Texas. 15, and I don't see OT as the team's most immediate need, so I'd rather hop on PFF's BPA option. 14. That's a win. For the second time in three years, the first three picks are going to be quarterbacks, as the Panthers aren't content to wait at number nine. 12: Derek Stingley, Jr., Cornerback, LSU. Numerous trades involving quarterbacks and wide receivers have shaken up the first 32 picks. New York Giants: CB Cam Smith, South Carolina. I'm sticking to my six-shooters here. Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. It's very possible that Gardner won't last until the 12th pick, but if he does, this would be an easy choice for new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. 46: Christian Harris, Linebacker, Alabama, The predicted pick at No. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish While he didn't post a supreme statistical line over the course of his career at Washington, that's largely because teams simply didn't throw at him. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. Assuming his medicals check out and his hamstring won't be an issue, he'll be my top-ranked wideout in this class. The big-bodied wideout with contested-catch and red-zone ability provides Washington with a great complement to McLaurin -- and he fits in with Wentz' off-schedule (and sometimes-risky) play at quarterback. 2. One of them isJaxon Smith-Njigba, who was projected to go to the Patriots in the first round of ESPN expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s new 2023 NFL Mock Draft published Tuesday. The Vikings select 12th in the event on April 28th, a prime spot to draft a cornerback, EDGE rusher, or one of the class quarterbacks. In his pre-combine three-round NFL mock draft, Draft Wires Luke Easterling has the Denver Broncos selecting an offensive lineman and a pass rusher with their first two picks. 12, PFF is concerned about the rawness of his skill set and relative lack of college production. 2022 NFL Draft: Strongest position group? I'll admit I'm starting to wonder if there is some substance to these rumors that the Bears may trade Justin Fields instead of the top pick, but I'm not willing to take that plunge yet. Van Ness uses both power and a good bend to get to the quarterback and would pair well with the ageless Cameron Jordan, 30. ", Analysis: "Johnston is the big, fast and physical receiver they need. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Baltimore Ravens (from Seattle): WR Jordan Addison, USC. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. It's not a matter of if but when. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. The simulation is clearly trying to upgrade the Giants' secondary with the franchise's second top-10 pick. The predicted pick at No. Ojabo wasn't the unstoppable force I'd expected at the combine, but he was still pretty dang good; a 4.55-second 40 at 255 pounds and solid numbers in both the broad and vertical jumps. 37 Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State, No. Smith is a bit undersized but he plays bigger than his 234 pounds and holds up well against the run. ET on March 7 to designate players before free agency begins eight days later. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah sees Tyree Wilson -- not Will Anderson Jr. -- as the first edge rusher off the board. The Vikings currently have eight overall picks. Mock Draft Presented By Seven-round 2022 NFL mock draft, Round 7: Commanders pick QB Bailey Zappe Published: Apr 22, 2022 at 11:47 AM Chad Reuter Fans could make a case for Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II here, but Stingley is a better overall talent when performing at his peak. TCU's Quentin Johnston and USC's Jordan Addison are two popular names often connected to the Patriots in mock drafts, but there are other options New England might consider if it wants to target a wideout in the first round. 32 overall, plus the entire second round, No. The first round has changed quite a bit since my last mock draft. But Pro Football Focus has safety as a big-time need for the Lions, and given that PFF also has Hamilton as the No. With the 20th pick, the Vikings draft Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd. At 6-foot-4, he is tremendous after the catch, breaking tackles and running for long touchdowns. The Jets still need a lot of help up front and may not be able to count on Mekhi Becton. Would the Steelers consider beefing up their pass rush behind T.J. Watt? 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