On this 2022 first-round NFL mock draft, South Florida Solar Sentinel Dolphins reporter David Furones hypothesizes what every group will do primarily based on their wants, the runs on sure positions, and the place the strengths and weaknesses within the draft’s expertise pool could lead on every group when the primary spherical begins on April 28.
The Dolphins are with no first-round decide as their very own was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles final 12 months and the one they acquired from the San Francisco 49ers was shipped to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs within the commerce for star vast receiver Tyreek Hill.
1. Jaguars: Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson
Hutchinson is the favourite to be the highest decide. There may very well be some momentum for Georgia’s Travon Walker, however not sufficient, in my view. The Jaguars go together with the extra certain decide and elite cross rusher to pair reverse of Josh Allen. High wants: Edge rusher, OT, OG/C, LB, S
2. Lions: Georgia DE Travon Walker
So Walker goes to Detroit at No. 2. The thrill that has him taking pictures up boards proves true because the Lions financial institution on his bodily instruments that make him a high NFL prospect. High wants: Edge, QB, S, WR
3. Texans: Alabama OT Evan Neal
I imagine Neal is the highest offensive sort out on this draft, and he’s versatile sufficient the place Houston can play him at proper sort out to solidify the offensive line together with Laremy Tunsil. High wants: Edge, OT, CB, TE
4. Jets: Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux
After he was thought-about the potential high prospect final fall, studies of Thibodeaux’s downfall show exaggerated. Jets get the uber-talented cross rusher. Good factor the Dolphins are taking steps towards strengthening their offensive line. High wants: OT, WR, LB, CB, Edge
5. Giants: N.C. State OT Ikem Ekwonu
The Giants might take the primary receiver off the board or go protection, however in addition they know they choose once more in two picks. New York will get QB Daniel Jones the assistance up entrance in Ekwonu that will even key the run-blocking. High wants: OL, Edge, WR, S, LB
6. Panthers: Mississippi State OT Charles Cross
And that is why the the Giants take their sort out first. If Carolina doesn’t take the primary quarterback at 6, it most likely advantages the franchise to pick a lineman to guard both Sam Darnold or one other QB of the longer term. Might additionally see a commerce again to take a QB later whereas including picks between right here and subsequent choice at No. 137. High wants: QB, OT, OG, CB
7. Giants (from Bears): FSU edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II
The Giants flirt with the concept of going vast receiver however as a substitute fortify the protection, drafting the Seminoles standout that rose from Final Likelihood U to a stellar 2021 season and Senior Bowl displaying. High wants: OL, Edge, WR, S, LB
8. Falcons: Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson
Atlanta passes on taking the highest quarterback on this class and grabs the primary receiver, permitting Wilson to get loads of targets as a rookie with Calvin Ridley suspended. Then, both Marcus Mariota or a QB taken subsequent 12 months could have Ridley, Wilson and Kyle Pitts in 2023. High wants: QB, Edge, WR, RB, CB, S
9. Seahawks (from Broncos): Liberty QB Malik Willis
Lastly, a quarterback! Somebody might fall in love with Kenny Pickett over Willis, however I see the Liberty QB with extra potential down the highway. The rebuilding Seahawks have time to develop him. High wants: OT, QB, Edge, CB
10. Jets (from Seahawks): Cincinnati CB Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner
The opposite groups within the high 10 mess up by letting a expertise like Gardner slip to 10, however the Jets luck out in getting this steal to solidify the again finish of their protection after already snagging Thibodeaux. High wants: OT, WR, LB, CB
11. Commanders: Notre Dame S Kyle Hamilton
Going to Washington with an identical construct at security to the late, nice Sean Taylor, however his 4.59 40 time causes a little bit of a slide out of the highest 10. High wants: WR, CB, S, TE
12. Vikings: LSU CB Derek Stingley Jr.
The run on DBs continues, and one other one with large upside exterior of the highest 10 that may fill a void for Minnesota. The one fear is most of his greatest movie comes from the Tigers’ 2019 nationwide championship season. High wants: S, DT, CB, TE
13. Texans (from Browns): Georgia DT Jordan Davis
The Texans have so many holes to fill, and after going O-line with the No. 3 decide, why not take the mammoth 340-pound nostril guard who has the athleticism besides after his 4.78 40 time, which is ridiculous at his measurement. High wants: Edge, OT, CB, TE
14. Ravens: Georgia LB Nakobe Dean
It’s virtually not truthful that a gifted roster like Baltimore will get to select right here and take the primary linebacker, however that’s the Ravens’ reward for a way depleted they had been by accidents by the top of final season. Dean was a pacesetter for the nationwide champion Bulldogs and suits completely in pairing with Patrick Queen. High wants: LB, Edge, OG/C, DL, CB
15. Eagles (from Dolphins): Utah LB Devin Lloyd
Philadelphia flirts with the concept of going vast receiver, however with loads of expertise out there on the place and one other choice three picks away, the Eagles be sure to handle linebacker first and get an all-around prospect. High wants: LB, Edge, S, OL
16. Saints (from Colts through Eagles): Northern Iowa OT Trevor Penning
New Orleans wants a alternative for Terron Armstead after dropping him in free company to the Dolphins, and Penning is an identical bodily, mauling sort of franchise left sort out who had a powerful Senior Bowl. High wants: OT, WR, QB, LB
17. Chargers: Georgia DT Devonte Wyatt
With Davis and Lloyd off the board and no proper sort out I'd take right here, going with Wyatt as the inside down lineman after the Chargers already introduced in Khalil Mack to enhance the cross rush and CB J.C. Jackson within the secondary. High wants: OT, DT, LB, WR
18. Eagles (from Saints): USC WR Drake London
A 3rd straight 12 months taking a receiver within the first spherical?! I discover it too tempting for Philadelphia with the 6-foot-4 London nonetheless there and a much bigger physique to enhance DeVonta Smith and Jalen Reagor for QB Jalen Hurts. High wants: LB, Edge, S, OL
19. Saints (from Eagles): Alabama WR Jameson Williams
Go along with the receiver prospect that might’ve been tops within the class had it not been for a torn ACL within the nationwide title sport. Taking the speedster ought to pay dividends down the highway as New Orleans determines its long-term plan at QB, whether or not Jameis Winston or in any other case. High wants: WR, QB, LB
20. Steelers: Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett
It’s an ideal match with the Pitt passer dropping to the Steelers with Ben Roethlisberger now retired. Pickett, already conversant in Heinz Subject, can start behind Mitchell Trubisky earlier than difficult him for the beginning job. High wants: QB, CB, S, OL
21. Patriots: Ohio State WR Chris Olave
Might simply choose a cornerback to exchange the lack of Jackson, however the Patriots go receiver within the first spherical for simply the second time within the Invoice Belichick period. After buying DeVante Parker from Miami, they provide QB Mac Jones a 6-1 wideout with sub-4.4 velocity. High wants: CB, Edge, ILB, WR
22. Packers (from Raiders): Arkansas WR Treylon Burks
Inexperienced Bay higher get Aaron Rodgers a wideout within the first spherical after sending Davante Adams to Vegas. In Burks, the Packers get an athletic, versatile, bodily specimen at 6-3, 225 who I used to be beforehand eyeing for the Dolphins once they nonetheless had the twenty ninth decide. High wants: WR, Edge, OT, DL
23. Cardinals: Washington CB Trent McDuffie
A candy spot for the draft’s third cornerback to land, with a group in Arizona that might use some assist on the place. He possesses versatility to play on the boundary or within the slot. High wants: CB, Edge, WR, RB
24. Cowboys: Texas A&M OG Kenyon Inexperienced
Dallas simply let Connor Williams stroll in free company to the Dolphins. The Cowboys can decide up the blocker who's 1A and 1B with Zion Johnson so far as draft’s high guards and slide him in at LG with All-Professional Zack Martin at proper guard, forming a stout tandem. High wants: Edge, S, WR, OL
25. Payments: Boston School OG/C Zion Johnson
Johnson goes one decide later as Buffalo is glad to take both he or Inexperienced right here because it seeks enchancment on the inside of the offensive line. Few holes for the group that sits atop the AFC East. High wants: CB, LB, OG, RB
26. Titans: Penn State WR Jahan Dotson
Give Ryan Tannehill a speedster who can stretch the sector in an efficient play-action with Derrick Henry within the backfield, create yards after catch and complement the large, possession receiver that's A.J. Brown. High wants: WR, LB, OL, CB
27. Buccaneers: Clemson CB Andrew Sales space Jr.
Ideally, Tampa Bay would desire a guard to fall right here, however with the highest two simply taken and the best way the Bucs’ season ended as a result of they gave up the deep ball to Rams WR Cooper Kupp that led to a game-winning discipline purpose, that’s recent of their thoughts as they take the following cornerback on the board. High wants: OG, CB, S, DT
28. Packers: Purdue DE George Karlaftis
Good pair of alternatives for Inexperienced Bay, after already addressing vast receiver with the sooner decide. The Packers get assistance on the sting within the highly effective 6-4, 275-pound Karlaftis. High wants: Edge, OT, DL
29. Chiefs (from 49ers through Dolphins): Florida CB Kaiir Elam
Kansas Metropolis would’ve by no means gotten previous Buffalo within the playoffs if it truly needed to get a cease in time beyond regulation. Elam is the lengthy, bodily press nook the Chiefs want, and South Florida (Benjamin Excessive) isn’t shut out of the primary spherical. High wants: WR, CB, Edge, S
30. Chiefs: North Dakota State WR Christian Watson
Who would be the vast receiver the Chiefs usher in after buying and selling Tyreek Hill to Miami? Let QB Patrick Mahomes work with this 6-foot-5 unicorn that ran a 4.36 40-yard sprint. High wants: WR, Edge, S
31. Bengals: Iowa C Tyler Linderbaum
An absolute steal as Linderbaum ought to be passed by the center of the primary spherical, however with out different groups to prioritize a middle, the reigning AFC champs land him to problem Ted Karras for the beginning spot and play alongside guard Alex Cappa and sort out La’el Collins. High wants: CB, OL, DT, Edge
32. Lions (from Rams): Michigan S Daxton Hill
Does Detroit make a 3rd quarterback a first-rounder? No. The Lions hold this versatile DB within the state that may be versatile with what they construct round him defensively. Moreover, they’re again up with the second decide of Spherical 2 and will simply desire subsequent 12 months’s class for a QB. High wants: QB, S, WR, LB, DT
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