Is Daniel Jones a brutal quarterback? No. Has he looked like a future franchise passer during his three seasons with the Giants? No. Of course, the situation has been less than ideal, and injuries have hampered many of the skill-position talent around him in 2021, but with a new GM likely, the Giants will probably be in the quarterback market in Round 1 in April.
As for another team with a shaky quarterback situation, the Browns also have to prioritize the receiver group in 2022. And I have just the Alabama wideout for them.
Alright, keep reading to see how all 32 picks unfold.
One other thing, and this is important: now that we're past the midway point of the season, we're using the 2022 NFL Draft order (via tankathon, with results prior to Monday's game) to determine selections 1-32 below.
Josh Edwards, Ryan Wilson, and I do a talk NFL draft on a weekly basis on YouTube and you can watch last week's episode here. It's appointment viewing as the first-round draft order comes together.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
 
Michigan
• 5
• 6'7"
/ 268 lbs
How about Hutchinson at No. 1? He has an NFL body, is believed to be a freak athletically, and has had massive production at Michigan.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
 
Notre Dame
• 5
• 6'4"
/ 218 lbs
The Jaguars would probably be primed to trade down if this is how the board falls, but Hamilton is a supremely gifted back-seven player.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
 
Pittsburgh
• 5
• 6'3"
/ 220 lbs
Let's get a little crazy here. Some would think Pickett doesn't have much more of a higher ceiling than Davis Mills, but he's much more careful with the football and has better and more natural improvisational skills.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
 
Malik Willis
QB
Liberty
• 5
• 6'1"
/ 225 lbs
What the Giants need to do for 2022 is sign an established veteran, then address the quarterback position early in the draft. Willis is raw but has All-Pro upside.
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From
Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 - Pick 6
 
Oregon
• 5
• 6'5"
/ 258 lbs
The Jets have a strong defensive front -- especially when you factor in Carl Lawson's 2022 return -- but this is a dream scenario for Robert Saleh.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 7
Ikem Ekwonu
OT
NC State
• 5
• 6'4"
/ 335 lbs
New quarterback and a new left tackle with the strength and athleticism to hit the ground running. Perfect for the start of the Giants' rebuild.
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From
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 8
 
LSU
• 5
• 6'1"
/ 195 lbs
The Eagles can address the offense and defensive front later in Round 1. Stingley is a blue-chip prospect falling into their lap here. Can't pass on him.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
 
Kenyon Green
OL
Texas A&M
• Sr
• 6'4"
/ 325 lbs
The Falcons need...a lot, and with two quarterbacks off the board they decide on an established SEC blocker to build the talent on the offensive line.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
 
Chris Olave
WR
Ohio State
• 5
• 6'0"
/ 187 lbs
Does the Washington Football Team really need a quarterback desperately? If Taylor Heinicke plays like he did in Week 11, it may not. Instead the team gets him another refined weapon to pair with Terry McLaurin.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
Purdue
• 5
• 6'4"
/ 263 lbs
The Eagles have to add to their defensive front, and Karlaftis has serious abilities as a three-down edge rusher.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
 
Matt Corral
QB
Ole Miss
• Soph
• 6'2"
/ 205 lbs
The Panthers are building...something under Matt Rhule, but this club will never take off unless it gets its long-term answer at quarterback. Cam Newton can be the perfect mentor for Corral and will allow him to sit for a while before starting.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
 
South Carolina
• 5
• 6'4"
/ 258 lbs
Enagbare needs to add to his pass-rush move arsenal, but the athleticism profile is absolutely top-half-of-the-first-round quality.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 14
 
Iowa
• 5
• 6'2"
/ 305 lbs
I keep going back to this pairing. The Dolphins have to get nastier up front, and Linderbaum does not play around.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
 
Ohio State
• 5
• 6'0"
/ 183 lbs
More receiver help for Derek Carr in Vegas. Wilson is a springy speedster with a complete game.
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From
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 16
Nakobe Dean
LB
Georgia
• 5
• 5'11"
/ 229 lbs
Howie Roseman has a long history of waiting on linebacker, so how about not picking the super-talented Dean until his third first-round pick?
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Round 1 - Pick 17
 
Alabama
• 5
• 6'1"
/ 184 lbs
Williams is going in the first round. And regardless of what the Browns decide to do at quarterback, the receiver spot has to be addressed.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
 
Kaiir Elam
CB
Florida
• 5
• 6'1"
/ 191 lbs
The Steelers secondary has to get younger on the perimeter, and Elam has the press-man skills that'll be welcomed in Pittsburgh.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
 
Arkansas
• 5
• 6'2"
/ 225 lbs
Did you see Burks against Alabama? Grown man. Burks will acclimate quickly as a big slot in Sean Payton's offense.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
 
Clemson
• Sr
• 6'0"
/ 194 lbs
Booth is a natural playmaker who'd make perfect sense in Mike Zimmer's scheme.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
 
Ohio State
• Soph
• 6'5"
/ 354 lbs
Munford has tackle/guard versatility and a complete game to be a rookie starter in Buffalo.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
 
Drake London
WR
USC
• 5
• 6'4"
/ 215 lbs
London stays home in Los Angeles and will be another target with a large catch radius for Justin Herbert.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
 
Mississippi State
• 5
• 6'5"
/ 317 lbs
Cross is young and somewhat raw, but his play this season has led to legitimate first-round consideration. More protection for Joe Burrow.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 24
Jahan Dotson
WR
Penn State
• 5
• 5'11"
/ 184 lbs
Dotson would provide the Lions with what they desperately need: a dynamic weapon at wideout. He can win at all three levels.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
 
Texas A&M
• 5
• 6'4"
/ 290 lbs
The Chiefs simply can't pass on someone as talented as Leal this late in Round 1. He's a disruptor regardless of where he aligns.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
 
Penn State
• 5
• 6'3"
/ 256 lbs
Ebiketie is going to fly up boards over the next few months. He's a chiseled specimen who's produced at a high level this season.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
 
Texas A&M
• Fr
• 6'5"
/ 265 lbs
Another pass-catching option for Dak Prescott. Wydermyer has been super-reliable for the Aggies over the past two seasons.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
 
Georgia
• 5
• 6'0"
/ 199 lbs
More youthful investment in the secondary for the Buccaneers with the pro-ready Kendrick.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
 
Washington
• 5
• 5'11"
/ 193 lbs
McDuffie's versatility makes him the ideal fit in Baltimore's blitz-happy defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
 
Devin Lloyd
LB
Utah
• 5
• 6'3"
/ 235 lbs
Lloyd could sneak into the first round because of his range, tackling prowess, and coverage ability.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
 
Central Michigan
• 5
• 6'6"
/ 303 lbs
The Titans look for another young blocker in Round 1. In Raimann they get a highly athletic blocker with major potential.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
 
Daxton Hill
DB
Michigan
• 5
• 6'0"
/ 195 lbs
The Cardinals seem to prioritize versatility on defense and Hill makes plays at safety, outside corner, or in the slot.
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