Reader Mock Consensus Selections
2022 NFL Draft

It's either Hutchinson or Walker, I assume. They seem to be fine with Cam Robinson, Jawaan Taylor and Walker Little. I wouldn't be, but fair enough.

I can't ignore the Walker smoke any longer. I think this selection would be a clown show on Trent Baalke's part, but I'm here to predict picks. Hutchinson was -300 on April 1, about -200 a week ago, and now Walker is the consensus favorite, anywher ... read more...

The more I think about this pick, the more I think that the Jags need to invest in their offense to find out if Trevor Lawrence is the guy or not. Last year, they gave Lawrence a skeleton crew and a negative at head coach and told him to just work w ... read more...

If the draft falls in this way, the Lions will be happy to draft the safest bet to be a very good NFL player in the draft class, Aidan Hutchinson. Hutchinson wins with power and quickness, as he leverages his hand placement and body control very well ... read more...

If there was a QB worthy of this pick, you'd think the Lions would get him. Without one, it's down to adding significant talent. The Georgia edge rusher has risen up draft boards and will likely go in the first 5-7 picks.

The Lions have a lot of work to do, but they made no real splashes in free agency other than signing DJ Chark. Clearly they are committed to building through the draft, and they start in my mind by picking the highest-rated pass rusher available. Kay ... read more...

This one I am not at all sure of, as it could also be Thibodeaux, Gardner or Neal. Either o-lineman would start at RT or OG, but take over for Tunsil eventually.

Houston has a LOT of work to do. And I mean a LOT. Their offensive line is abysmal, they have no definite starting quarterback, running back or tight end and their best receiver is Brandin Cooks. And that's just the offense! It needs help and help qu ... read more...

With two picks in the first 15, Houston has the opportunity to snap up significant talent. There's going to be a push for it to be an o-lineman, but that can be had later. Thibodeaux is fluttering all over the place due to his rawness, but Houston ca ... read more...

The Jets have been drafting well lately, and this pick will help their poor defense. Saleh is also a defensive-minded coach. I project him to be a Jadeveon Clowney type. Decent chance he will be the type to demand a massive contract, may have charact ... read more...

Ahmad Gardner is an absolute menace on the football field. Gardner, who stands at 6’3 with an enormous wingspan, blankets receivers with a physicality that derails routes but does not warrant penalties. Sauce Gardner, according to an analyst at PFF, ... read more...

Although this would be the 3rd consecutive 1st round offensive line pick for the Jets, there are multiple reasons that lead me to believe they could use another premium pick on an offensive lineman – specifically, a tackle. Firstly, there are reports ... read more...

The Giants are going to try to give Daniel Jones another chance to be their QB. If so, they do need to give him a platform to succeed. Neal could play tackle or guard and help solidify an improving o-line in NYC.

This is a difficult pick for me because The Giants have a lot of potential to use with both of their first-rounders and it seems redundant every year when they need to pick a tackle. But it's true. They seem committed to giving Daniel Jones one more ... read more...

I still don't think the Giants need to go quarterback, since the only time this Giants offense functioned like a real football team was when Daniel Jones was healthy. Instead, they need to make sure Jones stays upright, and the best way to do that i ... read more...

I view Kenny Pickett as a solid but unspectacular QB prospect who doesn’t warrant this high of a selection. Carolina, however, is desperate to find a franchise QB after two dysfunctional, revolving-door seasons under head coach Matt Rhule, and Kenny ... read more...

They want to trade down, but I am doubtful they'll actually find a suitor. This may not be a prediction so much as a declaration of what I would do. They wouldn't have to give up much for Mayfield or Jimmy G.

First big surprise in this mock! Everyone expects the Panthers to take a QB given their needs. But is Matt Ruhle going to hinge his job on a rookie? Better to help whoever starts by protecting him. Ekwonu is in contention for being the first OL off t ... read more...

I don't expect a crazy slide for Thibs because he's just too talented and is a plug-and-play edge at the next level.

I could see the Giants going with Hamilton here and be the Hyde/Poyer for the Giants defense, but Giants go with the corner as they need to replace some of theirs with aging contracts. Stingley was a sure fire lock for top 5 pick his freshman year, b ... read more...

With their second pick in the top 10, the Giants have some leeway. They could target the best DE available, the best WR on the board or the best CB available. Here I went for Sauce to help improve their defensive backfield.

They desperately need a receiver and pass rusher (and QB). I would favor Wilson, but I think they might go with Jermaine Johnson.

Atlanta takes a much-needed risk. With their only viable receiving option gambling (pun intended) on other career options, they need a number 1 receiver and fast. Drake London was destroying defenses last season before he broke his ankle. If he can c ... read more...

Last year, the Falcons passed on Justin Fields. Now they're looking at a hard reset at the QB position with Matt Ryan gone and Marcus Mariota as short-term answer. In that case, might as well take the most talented but raw QB prospect, which is the L ... read more...

Cross may actually be a worse fit than a mauler like Penning, but with Cross' odds so high to stay in the top 10, I'll slot him here, and it could be a trade up by a team like the Saints or Chargers if Seattle doesn't take him here.

The Russell Wilson trade helped vault the Seahawks back into the first round of the draft, and now they can add some elite talent to a roster that seems to have been gutted as of late. They made a splash in free agency, but still need offensive tack ... read more...

Jermaine Johnson II is a long, powerful edge rusher who has all of the tools to become a superstar at the position. Johnson should be lined up outside the tackles, rather than inside, which favors Seattle’s defensive set-up. Also, Jermaine Johnson II ... read more...

The goal for the Jets on offense has to be to help Zach Wilson improve. One way is to get him a consistent big target. Here's where it gets interesting: which WR do you love the most? There's 5 who have a claim to go first. For now, let's go with one ... read more...

London goes as the first WR off the board, as I could see the Jets preferring him (team captain) to the other options at WR. Not only that, but if a Deebo Samuel trade is still in play, London might be SF's preferred guy for his size.

The Jets will have to think long and hard at corner here with Sauce Gardner, but they need to make sure Wilson takes a leap forward and the offense in general this coming year. Williams would be the 1st wr taken if not for that torn ACL and still cou ... read more...

Say what you want, I think the Commanders (that's right it's the Commanders, @WalterFootball fix your website) came out on top with the Carson Wentz trade. He produces on the field consistently and they were able to keep their first-round pick. The C ... read more...

Another WR to compliment McLauren, who is good friends with Olave. Hamilton could go here but I think they'll value WR over Safety

I find Garrett Wilson to be quite overhyped, but his dazzling route-running and shiftiness in the open field will likely appeal to some NFL teams. Washington could use another outside receiver opposite Terry McLaurin.

Minnesota is a team that I've said for the entire process should take the best defensive player available, and that hasn't changed. Kansas City will still be looking to trade up to this spot, but there's elite defensive talent still around in this r ... read more...

The Vikings hope for Derek Stingley Jr. here, but end up with Trent McDuffie at home. McDuffie adds some youth to an aging secondary core in Minnesota. If the VIkings don’t like the value remaining at Pick #12, we could see them trade out. Mock 1.0: ... read more...

There's a case to be made that the Vikings could take any highly-rated defensive prospect and it would be a good selection. For now, let's give them the high-rising Seminole edge rusher.

TRADE! The Packers, I have to believe, are heavily interested in moving up for one of the top WR's. In this case, Olave, Wilson, and Williams are left. With all 3 being "speed" guys, that would satisfy Brian Gutenkunst's desire for a receiver that ... read more...

With the first pick going to help the defense, the Texans could use their second pick to help Davis Mills. Houston just extended Brandin Cooks but having another talented WR wouldn't hurt. London has drawn comparisons to Mike Evans.

Hamilton seems to be falling hard due to his 40 times. But I think that just means he won't go top 10.

A popular Mock pick and I'll go along with the crowd. They hope he's Vita Vea, but I fear he may just be a run stuffer.

The Ravens need to replenish their interior of their line so as to better protect the franchise cornerstone: Lamar Jackson. Linderbaum is highly touted as the best interior lineman prospect and should be a day 1 starter.

The Ravens have reported interest in Trevor Penning, so I will reserve the right to revert that pick closer to the draft. However, I think Morgan Moses is a more than capable starter at RT. I still like Tyler Linderbaum a hell of a lot (top-20), but ... read more...

The Eagles draft a disruptive interior defensive lineman to eventually replace Fletcher Cox. Jordan Davis can be effectively lined up as a 3-technique or between the guard and center in 4-3 based schemes. Davis has a lot of pass-rushing upside for so ... read more...

Now with two 1st's instead of three after the trade with the Saints, the Eagles use the first of their picks on Williams, who could form a fascinating tandem with DeVonta Smith one the former gets back to full health. I agree with Hayden Winks' logi ... read more...

The Eagles have invested a ton into the WR position in recent years, but it's still a need after Jalen Reagor and JJ Arcega Whiteside have shown little to inspire confidence. Drake London is a great fit in this offense as his skill set really compli ... read more...

People gush over how mean he is, but that isn't of primary importance for a left tackle. Still, his Relative Athletic Score is great, and the Saints apparently value that.

The Saints made a big trade to add another first rounder. And while there will be questions of if they're after a QB, for now, let's just add multiple help. Williams could have been the first WR off the board but for his injury and he's talented enou ... read more...

Trade W/ Saints Jets GM apparently loves Burks. I like the fit, especially since a common comp is Deebo Samuel, and Salas might like that idea of a big-time playmaker who can be versatile.