2022 NFL Mock Draft - RD1 Picks 17-32
17 |
LA Chargers
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Zion Johnson
Boston College
OG
Reach/Value:
-9
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Height:
6'3"
Weight:
310
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The Los Angeles Chargers pick Boston College Guard Zion Johnson at No. 17 overall.
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 29, 2022
84.4 PFF grade in 2021 (2nd among ACC Guards) ?? pic.twitter.com/vZDc2VAxJA
--Jud Branam, Chargers Analyst
18 |
Tennessee
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Treylon Burks
Arkansas
WR
Reach/Value:
+2
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Height:
6'3"
Weight:
232
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#Titans take Treylon Burks at 18...but no A.J. Brown to pair with. Kid is about to walk into an absolute shit storm
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) April 29, 2022
19 |
New Orleans
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Trevor Penning
Northern Iowa
OT
Reach/Value:
-2
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Height:
6'7"
Weight:
321
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Grade: C
~DatBudMan, Saints Analyst
20 |
Pittsburgh
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Kenny Pickett
Pittsburgh
QB
Reach/Value:
+2
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Height:
6'2"
Weight:
222
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He impressed at the Senior Bowl as the most pro-ready prospect. Practicing in the same facility and having a former Steeler coach as an OC gave the Steelers the inside track on Pickett's evaluation. He has the athleticism needed to run the wrinkles that OC Matt Canada would like to fit into the Steelers offense. His limitations are primarily of a physical nature giving the team further confidence in the evaluation.
Grade: B+
21 |
Kansas City
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Trent McDuffie
Washington
CB
Reach/Value:
-2
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Height:
5'11"
Weight:
190
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McDuffie is a tier-1 athlete, a versatile defender who can play in play in multiple schemes and positions . In his three-year career with the Huskies, McDuffie had 2 INTs, 8 passes deflected, and 3 forced fumbles. He tallied 35 tackles, including 4.5 for a loss last year. He is a tough defender against the run and a physical tackler. McDuffie will line up on the line of scrimmage and play fast and blitzes with speed and aggression.
Why did the Chiefs choose CB when one of the top Edge targets (Jermaine Johnson) was on the board? The answer is simple: Gabriel Davis would have scored 5 TDs if the new overtime rules were in effect last season. Hopefully, McDuffie is next Marcus Peters.
Grade: B-
~KCBudMan, Chiefs Analyst
22 |
Green Bay
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Quay Walker
Georgia
ILB
Reach/Value:
-34
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
240
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Grade: C-
The Green Bay Packers pick Georgia LB Quay Walker at No. 22 overall.
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 29, 2022
ZERO touchdowns allowed in 548 career coverage snaps ?? pic.twitter.com/zerCJO6pwt
23 |
Buffalo
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Kaiir Elam
Florida
CB
Reach/Value:
-6
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Height:
6'2"
Weight:
192
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Grade: A
-Kennedy Paynter, Senior Draft Analyst (@Kennedy_Paynter on Twitter)
24 |
Dallas
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Tyler Smith
Tulsa
OT
Reach/Value:
-19
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Height:
6'5"
Weight:
332
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~Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst
25 |
Baltimore
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Tyler Linderbaum
Iowa
OC
Reach/Value:
+6
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Height:
6'2"
Weight:
289
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We have often mocked Tyler Linderbaum to the Ravens at pick 14 so to get him at 25 represents more outstanding work by the front office. Linderbaum is slightly undersized, but he's an excellent player. The O-line suddenly looks much stronger as Linderbaum slots in to replace Bradley Bozeman who signed for the Panthers in Free Agency.
Grade: A
26 |
NY Jets
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Jermaine Johnson II
Florida State
EDGE
Reach/Value:
+15
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
254
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Most fans would have been happy to take Johnson at 10 so hats off to Joe Douglas for moving up to add another Day 1 starter. The Jets had plenty of inside information on Johnson, getting a close up view at the Senior Bowl. Jet fans will be hoping that he can have as big an impact as his 12 Sack final season for the Seminoles, but leaving RD 1 with a Trio of talented picks will keep fans smiling and GM Douglas firmly in their good books.
Rich Tinley, Jets Analyst
Grade: A+
27 |
Jacksonville
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Devin Lloyd
Utah
OLB
Reach/Value:
+3
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Height:
6'3"
Weight:
232
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Lloyd is this year's version of Micah Parsons. Add in top pick Travon Walker and the Jaguars' front seven just got a whole lot better. For the value alone, I actually like this pick better.
Grade: A
28 |
Green Bay
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Devonte Wyatt
Georgia
DL3T
Reach/Value:
-4
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Height:
6'3"
Weight:
304
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Grade: A
Welcome to the #Packers, Devonte Wyatt!
— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) April 29, 2022
Wyatt has great speed for a guy his size to go along with plenty of power. This run defense is gonna be SCARY!
Career stats:
- 113 tackles
- 12 TKFL
- 5 sacks
- 2 FF
- 9.6 RAS
How do YOU feel about the pick? pic.twitter.com/TGhVXOHrgj
29 |
New England
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Cole Strange
UT-Chattanooga
OG
Reach/Value:
-48
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Height:
6'5"
Weight:
301
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The O-line needs help, but selecting Cole Strange represents a massive reach. Strange is versatile, and can play OG or OC, but he'll need to be coached up quickly. With incumbent Center, David Andrews, 1 year into a 4-year contract, Strange may need to start his NFL career fighting for the RG spot. Wherever he lines up, this is an underwhelming selection.
Grade: D-
30 |
Kansas City
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George Karlaftis
Purdue
DL5T
Reach/Value:
+15
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
266
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Karlaftis fits the profile of a Steve Spagnuolo Defensive End, but he can also lineup inside. Karlaftis plays hard on every down and is one of the better run stoppers at his position. I would not be surprised if the Chiefs add an additional Edge on Day 2, one that more fits the speed rusher profile. Frank Clark, who has a history of knucklehead legal concerns will haul in to $26.3M against the cap next season. He also has underproduced. The Chiefs have made their first step to move on from the expensive Clark contract.
Grade: B+.
~KCBudMan, Chiefs Analyst
31 |
Cincinnati
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Daxton Hill
Michigan
S
Reach/Value:
+4
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Height:
6'0"
Weight:
195
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Daxton Hill lined up in the slot nickel the majority of his snaps in Michigan's defense. He has good size at 6'0" 191 with 32 1/4" arms. He ran a 4.38 forty and had an incredible 6.57 3 cone time. He was #27 on the Drafttek Big Board so it is good value.
The team also has their two starting safeties in the last year of their deals. Maybe this is insurance in case they cannot reach agreements on extensions although they will likely figure it out with Jessie Bates III.
Grade: A
32 |
Minnesota
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Lewis Cine
Georgia
S
Reach/Value:
-3
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Height:
6'1"
Weight:
190
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The team took safety Lewis Cine with the 32nd pick who was ranked 35th on the big board so not too much of a reach. Cine is 6'2" 202 with 32 1/2" arms. He ran a 4.37 forty had a 37" vertical and a 11'1" broad jump. He is a two year starter at Georgia playing free safety. He has good range with his speed and is a more than willing tackler. He is an excellent pick when you consider Harrison Smith is 32 years old and Camryn Bynum only has two starts under his belt.
Grade: C due to the trade value gained.