All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Kiper, who has Carter as his top overall prospect, sees the Georgia defensive tackle landing with the Chicago Bears at pick No. 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. Suh and Joseph were hired guns but Hargrave was one of most dominant interior linemen in the league last season and Cox has been a mainstay in Philly for 11 years. 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. London checks in as the sim's best player available. Click here for D'Andrea's full mock draft. This is a good bit lower than from where most mock drafts have Jones landing, with most having him land in the early to mid-teens. Jacksonville Jaguars: G O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida. With the 20th pick, the Vikings draft Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd. Select Your Team (s) Draft order is actual. The predicted pick at No. ", Analysis: "The Giants are desperate for some explosiveness at receiver. I don't think Carolina has to pay quite that much to move up six spots; instead I have them shipping out their second-rounder (#39 overall) and their first and second-rounders next year. Well, this is an absolute no-brainer. He can line up anywhere on Minnesota's front for new defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and can be downright disruptive. 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. Stroud, Ohio State. I think this worked out just fine for the Eagles, who get the fast-rising Porter to offset the potential secondary losses of James Bradberry and C.J. But in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. He has All-Pro upside on the perimeter. Gardner would be an ideal replacement for Patrick Peterson in Minnesota. The top of the board at tight end is a little muddled right now and the upcoming Combine could provide more clarity, but for now I'll go with Mayer, who is a true three-down tight end who can help in the run game as well. This is our third crack at predicting how the first round will play out this April; I gave it a shot two weeks ago and Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix gave us her first mock last week. Kaiir Elam CB Florida The Vikings have a tenacious pass-rush duo in Danielle Hunter and D.J. After trading Davante Adams this offseason, the need at wideout is clear. The Jets still need a lot of help up front and may not be able to count on Mekhi Becton. 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. Talent wins out over size concerns. We haven't seen a trade analogous to this one since 2004, which was the famous Eli Manning, Philip Rivers swap. I have OT as a much bigger need overall for Brian Daboll's club, and while I'd prefer Evan Neal here, Cross is PFF's best player available and gives Big Blue a high-quality tackle opposite Andrew Thomas. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. 1 through No. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm has four quarterbacks coming off the board in the top 10. 67 and 68 overall). I understand the need for a quality pass rusher, as PFF suggests here, but the Pats are adept at finding ways to manufacture pressure, and there's no guarantee of Ojabo's readiness this year anyway, given the Achilles tear suffered at his pro day in March. New England Patriots: S Brian Branch, Alabama. Trades are in play and spoiler alert I've got two of the first three picks on the move. A total of 319 prospects have been invited to attend the weeklong job interview, which will take place in from Feb. 28 through March 6. Now, the focus turns to the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Vikings will need to add more to the roster. 1 overall pick, Trevor Lawrence) and defense. Minnesota Vikings 2022 NFL Mock Draft The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era with a brand new head coach and general manager. Georgia fans though will have to wait a while in Kipers eyes to see another Bulldog drafted, as he has Darnell Washington landing with the New Orleans Saints at pick No. Seattle came into this draft needing help all over its defensive front and, after stealing Will Anderson at number five now gets a potential force on the inside to pair him with. 67 DEN. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. Some analysts have Wilson ranked ahead of Murphy and he play with a bit more power. BYU receiver Here's a look at our fifth Vikings The Vikings currently have eight overall picks. video. I struggled with this one, since both players seem like viable options. Would the Steelers consider beefing up their pass rush behind T.J. Watt? The Vikings need help stopping the run and their guy falls right to them. Detroit Lions: LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Weakest? Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News (three rounds), The predicted pick at No. I'm sticking to my six-shooters here. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? He's explosive, athletic, and able to bend around offensive tackles along the edge or use his twitchiness to slice inside and get to the quarterback. Perhaps, but I'm here for the drama of the pick in the meantime. Smith-Njigba is the first receiver off the board for me this time around, and that's because I think his stock will rise in the weeks ahead if he has a strong showing at the Combine after an injury-shortened final season with the Buckeyes. This shouldn't cost much. The Lions are short on high-end talent in the middle of their defense and Simpson would be an immediate and significant upgrade. This could be a really intriguing spot not just for the Lions, but for teams that are interested in the third or fourth quarterback (remember the fifth-year option). 1 CHI. I think the Falcons end up looking hard at a wideout here at No. ", Analysis: "Clark Phillips III is a flat-out dog in coverage. The 49ers moved up from number 12 to number three in 2021 to get Trey Lance, and it cost them two more firsts and a third. Ultimately, I chose one or the other for each pick, chronologically working my way from No. Finding a solid corner who can deal with a heavy workload is paramount for Green Bay, since Packers' CB1, Jaire Alexander, has established himself as a premier player at the position and someone opposing teams like to avoid. Murphy is quick off the ball and has a well-developed arsenal of pass-rush moves. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. The last time the first pick in the draft was dealt was 2016, when the Rams traded up to get quarterback Jared Goff. The Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. 28. 26. The Minnesota Vikings 19, the Saints face one of the most intriguing selections of the entire first round. The Chargers might very well have been hoping to grab Addison but they come out of this okay by grabbing Hyatt, who has the one thing L.A. needs more than anything in its receiving corps: SPEED. ", Pick: John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, Analysis: "John Michael Schmitz is a powerful interior offensive lineman who can play guard or center. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. If Porter continues his offseason momentum with a strong showing at the Combine, he might not even be able at this pick, but for now the Eagles land the potential second-generation star. 16. 4. 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. Devin Singletary is a pending free agent and I don't think James Cook is an every-down back. His raw talent is undeniable -- and could be too much to resist for a team that just lost Randy Gregory in free agency. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Jonathan Mingo - The Vikings currently have the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft after Minnesota went 8-9 in 2021 and finished in second place in the NFC North. 3 ARZ. Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. Most -- if not all -- general managers will tell you that they always employ a BPA strategy, but you know need plays a role at some point. Thanks to some draft night wizardry from Howie Roseman, the Eagles traded the No. They finished the campaign with a 13-4 record and a first-place finish in the NFC North. 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. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. 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. My favorite route runner in this class, Olave also showcased speed to burn with his 4.39 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. 2 overall prospect (behind only Hutchinson), I didn't have any other option. Pitre boosts a Kansas City secondary that also lost Tyrann Mathieu this offseason. 1 cornerback but has since fallen back with the likes of "Sauce" Gardner, Trent McDuffie and others. Kirk Cousins' one-year, fully guaranteed extension tells me the Vikings are totally out on this year's quarterback class. 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. 1 wideout who knows how to get open. Calais Campbell's re-signing over the weekend lessens the immediate need at defensive line, helping Lloyd feel like the better value for Baltimore in this slot. Sure, but following Ben Roethlisberger's retirement, there's no greater need on this roster than quarterback -- and according to PFF, the Liberty QB also represents the best player available. BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) throws the ball while playing the East Carolina Pirates Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Provo. North Carolina WR Josh Downs. He's also very sure-handed. 7. Skoronski didn't fall far before grabbing the ledge in Tennessee with those short arms. The predicted pick at No. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. 7, so Karlaftis is the pick. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Last year, for instance, 19 of the 32 picks in the first round changed hands at least once and there were a total of 27 swaps of those selections. 13. If the Commanders can get in position to nab Richardson, who might not be ready to start in Week One anyway, they really shouldn't pass up the chance. Carter will not work out in Indianapolis this week, electing to do so at Georgias pro day on March 15. To view Easterlings complete three-round NFL mock draft, visit Draft Wire. Branch feels like a Bill Belichick type of player and has the versatility to make an immediate impact at several different spots in the defensive backfield. EAGAN, Minn. The NFL's New League Year begins at 3 p.m. (CT) Wednesday, but the league's attention will soon fully turn to 2022 NFL Draft, which is just over six weeks away. This is the first pick I've repeated from Version 1.0 two weeks ago, but nothing has changed. Elam is already gone in this draft, but I could definitely see the Chiefs looking at a cornerback after watching Charvarius Ward sign with the 49ers in free agency. Instead, they get the one edge rusher who appears to be in a tier by himself. Jason Kelce is back for another season, but this feels like a curtain call for the 12th-year pro and five-time Pro Bowler. There is no offseason in the NFL as key free agency and draft dates come up on the calendar. 19 overall pick in the first round. 3. Las Vegas Raiders: T Paris Johnson, Ohio State. Lloyd is a nice fit on the second level of the Ravens' defense, joining fellow young 'backers Patrick Queen, Tyus Bowser and Odafe Oweh. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein projects the Buccaneers and Raiders to begin new eras at quarterback. There will be trades in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl, Sean Payton trade details: What the Broncos gave up for the coach, 5 worst coaches in Denver Broncos history, Every time the Broncos have used a franchise tag in the past, 12 ex-Broncos coaches who joined other NFL teams this offseason, 8 players Broncos should let walk during NFL free agency, 2023 NFL mock draft: Broncos select OT and OLB in 3rd round, Gallery: Broncos' top draft picks from the last 12 NFL combines, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I actually think he'd be willing to move down again here and get Bresee a few picks later, but I'm not going to force it. The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft will start on Thursday, April 27, in Kansas City, Missouri with the second and third rounds on Friday, April 28, followed by rounds four through seven on Saturday, April 29. The first round will be on April 28, followed by Rounds 2 and 3 on April 29 and the final four rounds on April 30. With the first of those picks, Easterling mocked BYU offensive tackle Blake Freeland to Denver. This gave me a NEED and BPA option in each first-round slot. 2 HST. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl Johnson can set the edge in run defense, use leverage to beat blocks, and owns easily projectable tools to the NFL. UPDATED: Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 draft prospects, New Orleans Saints (from 49ers through Dolphins and Broncos). That said, Booth represents a real value pick as one of the top corners in this draft class. 3. Back on the clock here at No. But not only is Davis a good athlete, he is a productive football player and served as the engine of that vaunted Georgia defense. 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 point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. Click here for Fornelli's full mock draft. 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. The question is production: Washington had 45 catches and three touchdowns in three seasons for the Bulldogs, and Brock Bowers, a top 2024 prospect, put up much more impressive numbers, Kiper wrote. 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