In this mock draft, were going to take an aggressive approach and trade up when we try and secure top talent for the Vikings by using the Rich Hill trade chart. Smith is a bit undersized but he plays bigger than his 234 pounds and holds up well against the run. While C.J. Well, he did that and then some, then he dominated the Senior Bowl, and followed that up with an electric workout in Indy. The Vikings need help at CB, and that could be an option here, but with rumors swirling of a Danielle Hunter trade on the horizon, beefing up edge rusher makes sense here too. I did give some consideration to Raimann, but Philly has some solid resources at tackle, so planning for the future at center -- while providing some depth and flexibility immediately on the interior of the offensive line -- makes more sense to me. 33 through No. Maybe Jimmy Garoppolo. The Vikings have a tenacious pass-rush duo in Danielle Hunter and D.J. The Panthers might have been able to land Anthony Richardson at number nine, but Stroud is more prepared to start from Day One and the Panthers have enough talent on their roster to compete right away in a shaky NFC South. 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. The Patriots need to upgrade at wide receiver in the offseason, and ESPN expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s new 2023 NFL mock draft projects New England will do that in the In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. 1. 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 predicted pick at No. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every Monday and Thursday at 2 p.m. 77: Khalil Shakir, Wide Receiver, Boise State, The predicted pick at No. 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. 3. They are definitely in the market for an edge rusher and would probably have been very happy with someone like Myles Murphy or Tyree Wilson. Buy Seahawks Tickets. BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft NFL mock draft 2022 1. Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Patriots take Ohio State star in new NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. 19. Dallas Cowboys: LB Drew Sanders, Arkansas. But Pro Football Focus has safety as a big-time need for the Lions, and given that PFF also has Hamilton as the No. Click here for Sikkema's full mock draft. 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. ", Analysis: "He caught 59 passes for 875 yards and eight TDs this season, and the Giants would get a potential WR1 before a mini run on receivers here. There's a glaring need at corner, and the value is too much to pass on at this point, whereas the Jets are in a safe enough place at tackle as long as Mekhi Becton returns to the dominant form of his rookie year. The Jets still need a lot of help up front and may not be able to count on Mekhi Becton. BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) throws the ball while playing the East Carolina Pirates Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Provo. Detroit also re-upped safety Tracy Walker III this offseason with a three-year, $25 million contract. Its not the strongest class at the top, and there are no quarterbacks worth mortgaging the future for. Devin Singletary is a pending free agent and I don't think James Cook is an every-down back. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? The PFF simulation had us taking Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton with the Lions' first pick at No. You can get him the ball in so many different ways, including handoffs, jet sweeps and quick screens. 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. Back on the clock here at No. 25 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, Analysis: "Smith-Njigba barely saw the field during the 2022 season because of injuries but he's still one of the top wideouts in the class. You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. There is no offseason in the NFL. Numerous trades involving quarterbacks and wide receivers have shaken up the first 32 picks. As Kiper mentioned, the 2022 season was a lost campaign for Smith-Njigba. Regardless, he falls to the Vikings in this 2022 NFL Mock Draft, gifting Minnesota with a stellar edge defender to pair with Danielle Hunter. Indy's next pick, number 35 overall, is only worth 550 points. The 2022 NFL season is officially in the books, meaning the first round of the draft is set. Here's a look at our fifth Vikings 2022 Mock Draft Tracker: The predicted pick at No. Click here for Spielberger's full mock draft. 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. 21. Teams are listed with their first pick selection. Houston Texans (from Cleveland): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State. This is a great outcome for the Seahawks, too. ET on March 7 to designate players before free agency begins eight days later. Minnesota Vikings: EDGE Keion White, Georgia Tech. The Bolts made clear their intentions to upgrade their 30th-ranked rush defense from last season with their free agency acquisitions of Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson. Chicago Bears (from Indianapolis): DL Jalen Carter, Georgia. Here's a look at our fifth Vikings My favorite route runner in this class, Olave also showcased speed to burn with his 4.39 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. Jonathan Mingo - In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter sees six trades taking place in Round 1, including three that involve the Chicago Bears. These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans, Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. That's enough to keep him ahead of Florida State's Jermaine Johnson II and Georgia's Travon Walker as the Vikings pick at No. The Patriots offense has had an elite slot receiver for much of the last 15 or so years between Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. He played in just three games and tallied five receptions for 43 yards. 31 John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, No. Sporting News' 12th mock of the 2023 NFL Draft covers picks No. The predicted pick at No. 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. View the breakdown of each team's picks and their While he didn't post a supreme statistical line over the course of his career at Washington, that's largely because teams simply didn't throw at him. The predicted pick at No. Injuries and age have caught up to one of the I actually think he'd be willing to move down again here and get Bresee a few picks later, but I'm not going to force it. Yes, Karlaftis is already gone, but if Walker remains on the board for the Vikings' pick, they'll be off the clock about as quickly as it takes new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to write the Georgia product's name on the card. 2022 NFL Draft: Strongest position group? 27. 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. 12: Travon Walker, Center, Georgia. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-31. Moore would be another boost to a wide receiver room that saw a rookie excel down the stretch last year in Amon-Ra St. Brown. 32 overall, plus the entire second round, No. He's going all-out on every snap, and he's strong enough and quick enough to make a lot of blockers look foolish. Kiper, who has Carter as his top overall prospect, sees the Georgia defensive tackle landing with the Chicago Bears at pick No. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois. 77: Cole Strange, Offensive Line, Chattanooga. Before I get to the picks, I'm going to lay out the four trades that are included in these predictions: 1. Next: Round 1 An alternate mock ARI Received: Pick 12 Received: Pick 23, Pick 55, 2023 ARI 3rd PIT Received: Pick 46 Received: Pick 52, Pick 138. What you have to love about Karlaftis is the motor never stops. The Titans have a terrific trio of pass rushers up front, with Harold Landry and Bud Dupree coming off the edge while Jeffery Simmons causes havoc from the interior. 12: Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia. The predicted pick at No. 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. I had Northwestern's Peter Skoronski here two weeks ago, but persistent notes about his short arms now have me feeling he will fall a little bit down the list. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. What NFL quarterback draft prospects could be this year's hidden gem? In Indianapolis, the 6-foot-5, 254-pounder ran a 4.58 in the 40-yard dash and impressed with a 10-foot-5 broad jump. Carolina trades up to third pick. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah has four quarterbacks going in Round 1 -- including three in the top 10. Following New Orleans' failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson -- and the subsequent re-signing of Jameis Winston -- a quarterback would make plenty of sense here. Sound familiar? 25. SHARE Samson Nacua will be proud to represent BYU, and the Utes, if he gets a shot in the NFL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. For more draft content, check out our latest prospect rankings and mock drafts, as well as our new weekly podcast, "With the First Pick," featuring former 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. They throw in a 2024 sixth to make up the difference. There are still questions about his lateral agility and movement freedom, but his strength was borderline dominant at the Senior Bowl. 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. Georgia is tied with Ohio State for the most players in Kipers mock draft with three. ", Analysis: "Hyatt exploded onto the scene in Tennessee's vertical tempo offense, catching 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns, all while averaging a clean 18.9 yards per catch. This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the last time the Packers selected a receiver in the first round (Javon Walker back in 2002). View the picks 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. Apparently, given that Walker's name didn't even come up until No. And he told us at the combine that he felt like he had something to prove going from the SEC to the ACC. Plus, the Detroit Lions nab a quarterback. Let's see what it looks like if a team trades back, then up into the top 10 Clubs have until 4 p.m. Now, I've passed on Stingley a couple times here in the top 10, and with that being the case, the simulator didn't spit him out to me as an option again. ", Analysis: "I've always been of the mind that O'Cyrus Torrence is more of a second-rounder than a first-round prospect. 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