Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) celebrates with teammates following their faculty soccer sport towards Arizona State Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Salt Lake Metropolis. Lloyd is predicted to be a first-round choice within the 2022 NFL draft. Rick Bowmer, Related Press
It may very well be one other sturdy NFL draft for the state of Utah, notably the Utes.
It may be a fairly lean yr.
Exterior of Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd, there's numerous uncertainty surrounding this yr’s crop of Utah prospects.
The 2022 NFL draft is later this week in Las Vegas, with the primary spherical Thursday, Rounds 2-3 on Friday and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday.
Right here’s a have a look at seven current seven-round mock drafts, and the place they predict Utah ties might be chosen this yr.
Among the many highlights:
- Lloyd, who is predicted to be a first-rounder and has had some recommend he may very well be a high 5 choose, went as excessive as No. 14 on this train and was sometimes picked within the 20s.
- BYU working again Tyler Allgeier and Southern Utah/Murray Excessive offensive sort out Braxton Jones are the subsequent more than likely draft picks, although Jones appeared on each mock draft and was rated by some as the upper draft choose, whereas Allgeier was absent in one among these mock drafts.
- The Utes had a handful of different gamers present up as potential Day 3 alternatives, and amongst these linebacker Nephi Sewell confirmed up a number of instances.
Matt Miller, ESPN
Miller has 5 Utah ties moving into his seven-round mock draft, together with three from the College of Utah with a pair of late-rounders in Nephi Sewell and Britain Covey.
First spherical
- No. 24, Dallas Cowboys: Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah.
- What Miller mentioned: “Lloyd has been a confirmed playmaker at Utah and has the three-down skill the Cowboys desperately want in the course of the sphere. And like final yr’s high choose, Micah Parsons, he's additionally fairly good at dashing the quarterback.”
Fifth spherical
- No. 151, Atlanta Falcons: Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU.
- No. 176, Dallas Cowboys: Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah and Murray Excessive.
Seventh spherical
- No. 240, Washington Commanders: Nephi Sewell, LB, Utah and Desert Hills Excessive.
- No. 259, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: Britain Covey, WR, Utah and Timpview Excessive.
Chad Reuter, NFL.com
Reuter has 4 Utah ties moving into his seven-round mock draft, with three as seventh-rounders. He’s the one one among these seven mock drafts to not embrace BYU’s Tyler Allgeier.
First spherical
- No. 19, New Orleans Saints: Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah.
- What Reuter mentioned: “New Orleans’ plan to seek out new future leaders on either side of the ball on this draft pays off with the alternatives of (Cincinnati quarterback Desmond) Ridder and Lloyd. The previous Ute can begin at any of the Saints’ three linebacker spots due to his skill to hurry the passer, cowl tight ends and stick his nostril into the run sport.”
Seventh spherical
- No. 225, Pittsburgh Steelers: Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah and Murray Excessive,
- No. 252, Cincinnati Bengals: Britain Covey, WR, Utah and Timpview Excessive.
- No. 259, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: Nephi Sewell, LB, Utah and Desert Hills Excessive.
Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Brugler solely had three Utah ties moving into his seven-round mock draft, although all of them go within the first 4 rounds.
First spherical
- No. 14, Baltimore Ravens: Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah.
- What Brugler mentioned: “I don’t suppose anybody can be stunned if the Ravens drafted an offensive sort out (Trevor Penning), edge rusher (George Karlaftis) or defensive lineman (Jordan Davis) right here. However a flexible linebacker like Lloyd may even be an interesting choice with four-down abilities that may be a terrific slot in Baltimore’s scheme.”
Third spherical
- No. 98, New Orleans Saints: Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU.
Fourth spherical
- No. 116, Denver Broncos: Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah and Murray Excessive.
CBS Sports activities, Ryan Wilson
Wilson ties for essentially the most Utah ties moving into his seven-round mock draft with 5, together with Utah native Jaylen Warren.
First spherical
- No. 25, Buffalo Payments: Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah.
- What Wilson mentioned: “We sometimes have the Payments focusing on the secondary in current mocks however it might be onerous to move on a participant of Lloyd’s skills right here. Each linebacker not named Matt Milano has only one yr left on their contracts — together with Tremaine Edmunds — and whereas Buffalo might select to re-up a few of them, Lloyd has an opportunity to be particular.”
Fourth spherical
- No. 112, New York Giants: Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU.
Fifth spherical
- No. 175, Los Angeles Rams: Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah and Murray Excessive.
Sixth spherical
- No. 196, Baltimore Ravens: Jaylen Warren, RB, Utah State, Snow Faculty and East Excessive.
Seventh spherical
- No. 254, Los Angeles Chargers: Nephi Sewell, LB, Utah and Desert Hills Excessive.
CBS Sports activities, Chris Trapasso
Trapasso’s seven-round mock draft is the lone one with two BYU gamers going within the draft, with James Empey making an look.
First spherical
- No. 23, Tennessee Titans (choose acquired through commerce): Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah
- The Titans make an ascension as Lloyd sinks. And it’s one other trade-back for the Commanders. On this deal, Washington will get No. 26, No. 90 and No. 169 from Tennessee.
Fourth spherical
- No. 108, Houston Texans: Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU.
- No. 131, Tennessee Titans: Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah and Murray Excessive.
Sixth spherical
- No. 204, Tennessee Titans: James Empey, C, BYU and American Fork Excessive.
Sporting Information, Vinnie Iyer
Iyer’s seven-round mock draft almost has Devin Lloyd falling out of the primary spherical, whereas fellow Ute T.J. Pledger is a fifth-round choice.
First spherical
- No. 32, Detroit Lions: Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah.
- What Iyer mentioned: “Lloyd can line up nicely within the center or the sturdy aspect and they need to be thrilled if Lloyd lasts this lengthy due to the place he performs. Lloyd is an effective run defender however his influence calling card comes within the passing sport as each a blitzer and canopy man.”
Third spherical
- No. 103, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah and Murray Excessive
- What Iyer mentioned: “The Chiefs franchise-tagged Orlando Brown Jr. however want to consider a contingency and develop good move safety depth behind him. Jones can present that and may displace Lucas Niang on the correct aspect in not too lengthy with improved run blocking.”
Fourth spherical
- No. 135, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU.
Fifth spherical
- No. 171, Inexperienced Bay Packers: T.J. Pledger, RB, Utah.
Sixth spherical
- No. 217, Detroit Lions: Nephi Sewell, LB, Utah and Desert Hills Excessive.
Professional Soccer Community, Ian Cummings
Cummings’ seven-round mock draft is one among two with simply three Utah ties getting chosen, although he has Jones going within the high 90 picks.
First spherical
- No. 26, Tennessee Titans: Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah.
- What Cummings mentioned: “Devin Lloyd, who’s largely seen as the highest linebacker within the 2022 NFL Draft, continues to be on the board on this mock draft. Lloyd provides high-end explosiveness and size and manages area nicely in protection. He additionally brings nice consciousness within the field and may rush the passer.”
Third spherical
- No. 87, Denver Broncos: Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah and Murray Excessive.
- What Cummings mentioned: “An FCS stalwart with dominant size and athleticism, in addition to left-right versatility.”
Fifth spherical
- No. 154, Philadelphia Eagles: Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU.