04-18-2022, 10:03 PM
1. Detroit Lions [PROJECTED TRADE with Jacksonville Jaguars] – DE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan: The apparent lack of elite quarterback prospects makes this year's No. 1 overall pick less appealing than in most years. Yet the Jags might find a prospective buyer in Detroit, which currently sits in the No. 2 spot. Even if Hutchinson is the best player available, there's not much of a delta between him and the next guy. However the Plymouth, Michigan, native and University of Michigan blueblood could have unique value to a Lions organization that lacks a face of the franchise. Engaging off the field, relentless between the lines and highly productive, the Heisman Trophy finalist set a Wolverines record with 14 sacks in 2021. The 6-7, 260-pounder would be the perfect addition to a 29th-ranked defense that recently let go of oft-injured DE Trey Flowers. Detroit could feasibly flip positions with Jacksonville by also giving up its two third-round picks.
2. Jaguars [PROJECTED TRADE with Lions] – DE Travon Walker, Georgia:
3. Houston Texans – OT Ikem ‘Ickey’ Ekwonu, North Carolina State: Good luck finding an offensive line prospect this year with more upside.
4. New York Jets – CB Ahmad ‘Sauce’ Gardner, Cincinnati: A franchise that's been looking for Darrelle Revis' successor for the past half-decade would benefit greatly from the 6-3, 190-pounder Gardner, who never surrendered a TD pass for the Bearcats.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers [PROJECTED TRADE with New York Giants] – QB Malik Willis, Liberty:
6. Carolina Panthers – QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh:
7. Giants (from Chicago Bears) – DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon:
8. Atlanta Falcons – WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State:
9. New Orleans Saints [PROJECTED TRADE with Seattle Seahawks] – OT Evan Neal, Alabama:
10. Jets (from Seahawks) – WR Jameson Williams, Alabama:
11. Washington Commanders – S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame: He's 6-4 and 220 pounds with sub-4.6 speed and can shore up deficiencies at the second and/or third levels. Hamilton can provide coverage, a box presence, blitzing ability and an intimidation factor – a varied skill set recently released S Landon Collins just couldn't provide in D.C.
12. Minnesota Vikings – CB Derek Stingley Jr., LSU: His talents as a cover man are undeniable and were apparent for the 2019 national champions, for whom he had six interceptions, earning All-American honors for his efforts. But Lisfranc surgery limited him to three games in 2021 – a year after he was slowed by ankle issues. However a promising showing at LSU's pro day should cement Stingley into the top half of the first round. And what better way to break into the NFL than under the watchful eye of Bayou Bengals great Patrick Peterson, who's back in the Twin Cities for another year?
13. Texans (from Cleveland Browns) – OLB/DE Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State: This is where Houston officially begins its post-Deshaun Watson recovery, though it's apparent Mills is the man under center for the foreseeable future. But the Texans also need to regenerate their pass rush after years of relying on J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus. Johnson (6-5, 262) could form a nice bookend opposite Jonathan Greenard. A Georgia transfer who dazzled at the combine with a sub-4.6 40 time, Johnson comes off a productive senior season that included 11½ sacks and 17½ TFLs.
14. Baltimore Ravens – CB Trent McDuffie, Washington: The latest in a long line of quality Huskies corners, he has 4.4 speed, elite cover skills, smarts and the versatility to play in just about any scheme. The Ravens have historically stockpiled first-rate DBs yet have developed a need with Tavon Young moving to Chicago and Marcus Peters, who's got a year left on his contract, trying to rebound from a torn ACL.
15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins) – WR Drake London, USC:
16. Seahawks [PROJECTED TRADE with Saints] – DT Jordan Davis, Georgia:
17. Los Angeles Chargers – OT Charles Cross, Mississippi State:
18. Eagles (from Saints) – DT Devonte Wyatt, Georgia:
19. Saints (from Eagles) – WR Chris Olave, Ohio State:
20. Giants [PROJECTED TRADE with Steelers] – LB Devin Lloyd, Utah:
21. Kansas City Chiefs [PROJECTED TRADE with New England Patriots] – WR Jahan Dotson, Penn State:
22. Green Bay Packers (from Las Vegas Raiders) – WR Christian Watson, North Dakota State: They haven’t drafted a receiver in Round 1 since Javon Walker in 2002. But this should be the year they’ll need to strongly consider it, most especially with the pick acquired in the show-stopping deal for All-Pro Davante Adams, who had 110 catches in three of the past four seasons. Watson won't replace Adams – who would? – but a 6-5, 208-pound target with 4.36 speed would be a dangerous option for QB Aaron Rodgers.
23. Arizona Cardinals – OT Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa:
24. Dallas Cowboys – OL Kenyon Green, Texas A&M:
25. Buffalo Bills – RB Breece Hall, Iowa State:
26. Tennessee Titans – OL Zion Johnson, Boston College:
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DB Daxton Hill, Michigan:
28. Packers – WR Skyy Moore, Western Michigan: We're doubling down on receivers for a franchise that hasn't taken one in Round 1 in two decades.
29. Patriots [PROJECTED TRADE with Chiefs] – LB Nakobe Dean, Georgia:
30. Chiefs – DE Boye Mafe, Minnesota:
31. Cincinnati Bengals – CB Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson:
32. Seahawks [PROJECTED TRADE with Lions] – QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nf...523389002/
2. Jaguars [PROJECTED TRADE with Lions] – DE Travon Walker, Georgia:
3. Houston Texans – OT Ikem ‘Ickey’ Ekwonu, North Carolina State: Good luck finding an offensive line prospect this year with more upside.
4. New York Jets – CB Ahmad ‘Sauce’ Gardner, Cincinnati: A franchise that's been looking for Darrelle Revis' successor for the past half-decade would benefit greatly from the 6-3, 190-pounder Gardner, who never surrendered a TD pass for the Bearcats.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers [PROJECTED TRADE with New York Giants] – QB Malik Willis, Liberty:
6. Carolina Panthers – QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh:
7. Giants (from Chicago Bears) – DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon:
8. Atlanta Falcons – WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State:
9. New Orleans Saints [PROJECTED TRADE with Seattle Seahawks] – OT Evan Neal, Alabama:
10. Jets (from Seahawks) – WR Jameson Williams, Alabama:
11. Washington Commanders – S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame: He's 6-4 and 220 pounds with sub-4.6 speed and can shore up deficiencies at the second and/or third levels. Hamilton can provide coverage, a box presence, blitzing ability and an intimidation factor – a varied skill set recently released S Landon Collins just couldn't provide in D.C.
12. Minnesota Vikings – CB Derek Stingley Jr., LSU: His talents as a cover man are undeniable and were apparent for the 2019 national champions, for whom he had six interceptions, earning All-American honors for his efforts. But Lisfranc surgery limited him to three games in 2021 – a year after he was slowed by ankle issues. However a promising showing at LSU's pro day should cement Stingley into the top half of the first round. And what better way to break into the NFL than under the watchful eye of Bayou Bengals great Patrick Peterson, who's back in the Twin Cities for another year?
13. Texans (from Cleveland Browns) – OLB/DE Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State: This is where Houston officially begins its post-Deshaun Watson recovery, though it's apparent Mills is the man under center for the foreseeable future. But the Texans also need to regenerate their pass rush after years of relying on J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus. Johnson (6-5, 262) could form a nice bookend opposite Jonathan Greenard. A Georgia transfer who dazzled at the combine with a sub-4.6 40 time, Johnson comes off a productive senior season that included 11½ sacks and 17½ TFLs.
14. Baltimore Ravens – CB Trent McDuffie, Washington: The latest in a long line of quality Huskies corners, he has 4.4 speed, elite cover skills, smarts and the versatility to play in just about any scheme. The Ravens have historically stockpiled first-rate DBs yet have developed a need with Tavon Young moving to Chicago and Marcus Peters, who's got a year left on his contract, trying to rebound from a torn ACL.
15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins) – WR Drake London, USC:
16. Seahawks [PROJECTED TRADE with Saints] – DT Jordan Davis, Georgia:
17. Los Angeles Chargers – OT Charles Cross, Mississippi State:
18. Eagles (from Saints) – DT Devonte Wyatt, Georgia:
19. Saints (from Eagles) – WR Chris Olave, Ohio State:
20. Giants [PROJECTED TRADE with Steelers] – LB Devin Lloyd, Utah:
21. Kansas City Chiefs [PROJECTED TRADE with New England Patriots] – WR Jahan Dotson, Penn State:
22. Green Bay Packers (from Las Vegas Raiders) – WR Christian Watson, North Dakota State: They haven’t drafted a receiver in Round 1 since Javon Walker in 2002. But this should be the year they’ll need to strongly consider it, most especially with the pick acquired in the show-stopping deal for All-Pro Davante Adams, who had 110 catches in three of the past four seasons. Watson won't replace Adams – who would? – but a 6-5, 208-pound target with 4.36 speed would be a dangerous option for QB Aaron Rodgers.
23. Arizona Cardinals – OT Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa:
24. Dallas Cowboys – OL Kenyon Green, Texas A&M:
25. Buffalo Bills – RB Breece Hall, Iowa State:
26. Tennessee Titans – OL Zion Johnson, Boston College:
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DB Daxton Hill, Michigan:
28. Packers – WR Skyy Moore, Western Michigan: We're doubling down on receivers for a franchise that hasn't taken one in Round 1 in two decades.
29. Patriots [PROJECTED TRADE with Chiefs] – LB Nakobe Dean, Georgia:
30. Chiefs – DE Boye Mafe, Minnesota:
31. Cincinnati Bengals – CB Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson:
32. Seahawks [PROJECTED TRADE with Lions] – QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nf...523389002/
