He's an upside prospect, no doubt, but it's hard to not get excited about the ultra-smooth and explosive aspects of his game. 1 overall 2025 prospect loves Georgia a lot, Georgia football recruiting: The many many things DawgNation learned at the Under Armour Atlanta camp, Georgia football podcast: The NFL draft could reinforce what makes UGA culture special, Glenn Schumann to remain at Georgia after interviewing with Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Carter to reportedly not workout for teams at 2023 NFL Combine. Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia. Foskey, a second-team All-American and team captain in 2022, totaled 20.5 sacks in his final two seasons (25 games) with the Fighting Irish. I struggled with this one, since both players seem like viable options. 33 through No. 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. He understands how to use his frame to high-point the ball in the air. Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Patriots take Ohio State star in new NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. Maybe Wilson isn't quite the prize as Will Anderson would have been had the Cardinals had stayed at the third pick, but he sure is a nice Plan B and the Cardinals really needed as much draft capital as they can get. He will fit well in Wink Martindale's man-heavy defense. This weeks NFL combine will greatly impact draft boards, as prospects move up and down based on their performances at the 2023 NFL Combine. 2022 Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Database, v2.0 As you can see, there still isnt a lot of variety among the players that have been mocked to the Vikings. 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. 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. Denver has five picks to use in the draft his year, which will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. 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. 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. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have plenty of pressure on him to deliver in the 2022 NFL Draft. 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and Think: Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith. 14. 77: Zach Carter, Defensive Tackle, Florida. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. 29. 31 John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, No. 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. Check out latest mock drafts following one of the biggest events in the evaluation process. I'm sticking to my six-shooters here. Yes, Anthony Richardson is right there, but until further notice I am continuing to operate on the notion that the Raiders will go the veteran route to replace Derek Carr. Georgia could also see cornerback Kelee Ringo and outside linebacker Nolan Smith possibly enter the first round. Washington Commanders (from New Orleans through Philadelphia): QB Anthony Richardson, Florida. The Giants know they need to put players on the field who can run and chase the Eagles for years to come. McDuffie certainly qualifies as a possible future star. Philadelphia Eagles: DL Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Over the last two seasons, his opponent passer ratings allowed have been 52.1, and 52.0. 2 HST. He has All-Pro upside on the perimeter. 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. James Fragoza of Pro Football Network (three rounds). Arizona Cardinals (from Carolina): EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech. At 6-foot-4, he is tremendous after the catch, breaking tackles and running for long touchdowns. The Bills took Northern Iowa tackle Spencer Brown on Day 2 of last year's draft and he started a good chunk of games at right tackle, so I'd be a little surprised if Brown's college teammate, Trevor Penning, were the choice here. Only Cameron Dantzler played at an above-average level among the Vikings cornerbacks in 2022, and if new Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell is going to succeed at his position, he'll need at least one more potential star at the position. Broncos coaching staff tracker: Who will Sean Payton hire? BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. In a previous mock Chicago has the No. If that is indeed the case, why not get the next decade-long stalwart at center. 1 wideout who knows how to get open. Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft: Colts select Russell Wilson No. 7. video. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. I think the Falcons end up looking hard at a wideout here at No. Would Philadelphia really trade with another team in its division? 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 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. 2022 NFL Draft: Which team most needs to select a quarterback in Round 1? 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Quay Walker also impressed on his way to becoming a first-round pick for the Green Bay Packers. And you wonder if the Ravens would prefer Wyatt's teammate, Jordan Davis, from an interior D-line perspective. 12. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. 6. The first round has changed quite a bit since my last mock draft. This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The simulation is clearly trying to upgrade the Giants' secondary with the franchise's second top-10 pick. ", Analysis: "Clark Phillips III is a flat-out dog in coverage. Now they get a premier prospect at the position, too. 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. This is a really interesting choice for the Ravens. think it's quite possible that the Lions start getting some calls from teams looking to get ahead of the Raiders in order to grab Anthony Richardson. ", Analysis: "Johnston is the big, fast and physical receiver they need. Jalen Hurts is only 6-1 and new Colts coach Shane Steichen made that work in Philadelphia. There's plenty of potential for an above-average pass rusher here, and those are always valuable. 1 through 32 like a real draft, taking players off the board as they were selected. Alabama is the only other school with multiple selections. The Cardinals haven't had a dominant interior disruptor since Calais Campbell left for Jacksonville in free agency, so I love that Davis is the BPA option here. Last week, the franchise and transition tag window opened around the league. 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. Which way could the Minnesota Vikings go with their 2022 NFL Draft selections at the all-important bye week? Mike Zimmer's tenure in Minnesota ended with some truly abysmal cornerback play, which is an unfortunate way out for one of the best secondary coaches of his era. John Schneider must have been going through withdrawal. 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. Could Howell represent the future of the franchise? 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. NOW PLAYING . But assessing that potential choice in a vacuum -- Gardner vs. Neal -- I think Jets GM Joe Douglas would send Sauce to Commissioner Roger Goodell for a hug. Detroit also re-upped safety Tracy Walker III this offseason with a three-year, $25 million contract. Duval County now has a franchise cornerstone on offense (last year's No. Tennessee Titans: T Peter Skoronski, Northwestern. 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. We already gave Houston a nasty tackle in Ekwonu to shore up the offensive line; now the Texans get Daniel Jeremiah's No. In his latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft, Kiper has three Bulldogs coming off the board in the first round. New Orleans Saints (from San Francisco through Miami and Denver): EDGE Lukas Van Ness, Iowa, This is a bit of a fall for Van Ness, who went 20th in each of our first two mock drafts, but that works out well for the Saints, who are working hard to get a rough cap situation under control and could very well lose Marcus Davenport just as they did Trey Hendrickson in 2021. Atlanta Falcons: EDGE Myles Murphy, Clemson. John Schmeelk and Paul Dottino look at the latest mock drafts ahead of the NFL Combine. His raw talent is undeniable -- and could be too much to resist for a team that just lost Randy Gregory in free agency. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Vikings halt the fall of Stingley, who was once considered the consensus No. This is the first pick I've repeated from Version 1.0 two weeks ago, but nothing has changed. Click here for Spielberger's full mock draft. 17. Click here for Trapasso's full mock draft. With Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft in the books, Lance Zierlein projects how Rounds 2 and 3 will play out on Friday night. Similar situation with Ojabo, who tore his Achilles at the Michigan pro day. The short answer: Probably. When it's all said and done I think White may be a riser who goes closer to the middle of the round, but in my mocks he has made it here both times and the Vikings are the beneficiary again. With that as the backdrop, here's how this NEED-vs.-BPA thought exercise played out Jacksonville's biggest need is not a position. Williams offers extreme athleticism and big-play production, but the torn ACL from January's national title game might put some question into the immediacy of his contributions to New Orleans' offense. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Las Vegas Raiders: T Paris Johnson, Ohio State. Here's a look at our fifth Vikings In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks predicts the Bills and Giants will add wide receivers as they seek deeper playoff runs next season. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl 28. 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. 4. So the Panthers get the third OT off the board in this exercise in Neal, an athletic freak who could easily be the No. Teams are listed with their first pick selection. Several of those QB-needy teams also have new head coaches, which seems like the perfect time to start over with a talented rookie. Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. It's not a matter of if but when. They still have their choice of the two defenders they would have been mulling over at number one. I think a team will bet on Washingtons talent in the top 40 picks, but you do wonder why he wasnt used more for the back-to-back national champs. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. Done and done. Here are the top 25 wide receiver prospects in this years draft class according to the consensus big board. Stroud is the more popular pick here at the moment, I just get the feeling that Levis is going to rise as we continue through this pre-draft process. video. 26. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans, Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. New Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watched a great pass rush help his former team, the Rams, to a Super Bowl. The team owning the first pick in the draft ostensibly already has a young franchise quarterback; there are several quarterbacks in this year's draft who could reasonably be considered worthy of that top pick; and there are multiple teams desperate enough at the game's most important position to make a dramatic move. 13. Last year, 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph are all set to hit free agency. 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. The New England Patriots need to upgrade at wide receiver this offseason, and there could be a few exciting prospects at that position available to Bill Belichick and his staff with the No. Maybe Jimmy Garoppolo. Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: Version 4.0, Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: Version 3.0, Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: Version 2.0, Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: Version 1.0. Chicago Bears (from Indianapolis): DL Jalen Carter, Georgia. Watch it here. The Jaguars need a WINNER, and here they find the intersection of need and BPA in Hutchinson. 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Click here for Sanchez's full mock draft. Jordan Davis at 6-foot-6 and 340 pounds put on a performance for the ages. In this mock, Torrence made the most sense for the Giants. His 12 sacks and 45 pressures were both top-15 numbers in the country last season, and he's a great value pick for Minnesota at No. By James Fragoza March 11, 2022 Jump around this article Click to show Terrell. Defense is the flavor for the Vikings, as every draft expert below projected Minnesota to take a defensive player in the first round. The Titans have now officially parted ways with Taylor Lewan and offensive tackle is their top need. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Lewis Cine was the final pick of the 2022 first round as he landed with the Minnesota Vikings. Foskey, a second-team All-American and team captain in 2022, totaled 20.5 sacks in his final two seasons (25 games) with the Fighting Irish. An alternate mock ARI Received: Pick 12 Received: Pick 23, Pick 55, 2023 ARI 3rd PIT Received: Pick 46 Received: Pick 52, Pick 138. 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. The perennial search for someone who can get to the quarterback continues for the Falcons, who have recorded a total of 68 sacks over the last three seasons combined. Smith-Njigba was mostly a slot receiver in 2021 and is an excellent route runner with impressive athleticism. The Packers like tall receivers and Johnston is 6-4 and 215 pounds and can get downfield quickly with his long strides or turn shorter passes into big gains with his explosiveness in the open field. While C.J. Let's see what it looks like if a team trades back, then up into the top 10 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. WebBut in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. Foskey (6-5, 265 pounds) was a defensive end in college but he would presumably transition to outside linebacker if selected by an NFL team that runs a base 3-4 defense. Click here for Fornelli's full mock draft. Eagles Receive: 23rd Overall (245), 87th Overall (48) = Kiper, who has Carter as his top overall prospect, sees the Georgia defensive tackle landing with the Chicago Bears at pick No. The energetic pass rusher could step in immediately to spark a front line that needs another QB hunter. 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. One of them is Jaxon 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 point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. This pick is a 300-yard tee shot straight down the fairway at TPC Sawgrass. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II. BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) throws the ball while playing the East Carolina Pirates Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Provo. Numerous trades involving quarterbacks and wide receivers have shaken up the first 32 picks. The Vikings have had better luck with edge rushers than cornerbacks, so maybe they are gun shy to return to the latter well. Instead, they get the one edge rusher who appears to be in a tier by himself. The best thing to do in that scenario is to make the situation around their new passer better, and the Raiders' offensive line needs a lot of help. He is an excellent route-runner who can win at all three levels and the Texans really need some pass-catching talent. Sure! Stingley could still wind up on top once all of their careers progress, and recapturing the magic of his freshman campaign at LSU would be a good place to start. Gardner is another player who is poised for the top 10 after a great showing at the scouting combine. Its not the strongest class at the top, and there are no quarterbacks worth mortgaging the future for. ", Analysis: "He feels like a slot exclusive player, as more than 85% of his snaps came from the slot over the past two years, but he's one of the savviest receivers and best route runners in the class. 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. Hyatt provides plenty of it. ", Analysis: "The Giants are desperate for some explosiveness at receiver. Lloyd is a nice fit on the second level of the Ravens' defense, joining fellow young 'backers Patrick Queen, Tyus Bowser and Odafe Oweh. There is no offseason in the NFL as key free agency and draft dates come up on the calendar. They throw in a 2024 sixth to make up the difference. The Vikings traded with both the Lions and the Packers within the first 34 picks last year. The predicted pick at No. Feb 28, 2023 at 08:00 AM. ", Analysis: "The UNC WR can carve defenses up in space and generate downfield plays from the slot. Click here for Sikkema's full mock draft. To view Easterlings complete three-round NFL mock draft, visit Draft Wire. The cool thing about this PFF tool is that you can adjust the settings to shape how the simulated picks are made -- and that's what I did in this piece, looking to explore the age-old debate of drafting for need vs. taking the best player available (BPA). If for some reason Skoronski will have to kick inside where that would be less of an issue, he'd likely excel at guard and the Titans could use a talent infusion on the interior line, too. The point value difference is 70, which is about what the Ravens' fourth-round pick is worth. View the breakdown of each team's picks and their Assuming his medicals check out and his hamstring won't be an issue, he'll be my top-ranked wideout in this class. 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. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. 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. 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. So, at work this week, you can tell your pals that 97% of all Vikings mock drafts forecast a defender for the ballclub in the 1st Round of the draft. 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. Minnesota has drafted at No. 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. 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. No. Back on the clock here at No. 4. Watch it here The Vikings have some outside issues with end Everson Griffin and linebackers Nick Vigil and Anthony Barr [scheduled to become free agents]. Consequently, pass rusher is not high on Tennessee's priority list. 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. Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago): QB Bryce Young, Alabama. Brock Purdy may be one-of-one, but that will not stop NFL teams from trying to find the 28. 15, and I don't see OT as the team's most immediate need, so I'd rather hop on PFF's BPA option. 4 IND. It's still defense, defense I expected to have Robinson coming off the board a little earlier this time around but, nope, here is again and once again the Bills take the plunge. Mock Draft 2.0 has the same focus as my Mock 1.0 projections for how the Detroit Lions will target their two first-round picks. 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.
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