The Chiefs and Packers need receivers, and both Super Bowl contenders are armed with a pair of first-round picks in the receiver-loaded 2022 NFL Draft. They'll each pick one, right?
I think so, but crazier things have happened on draft night. As for another team with multiple first-round picks, the Jets, could they actually double up on picks in the secondary?
Keep reading to see how the first 32 picks play out.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
The Jaguars are going Hutchinson at No. 1 after franchising Cam Robinson. The Michigan star is an instant-impact type who can thrive on three downs.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
The Lions surprise the masses by picking a quarterback at No. 2. Willis can sit behind Jared Goff for a season, then take over in 2023.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
Walker is an all-upside selection for the rebuilding Texans.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
Robert Saleh gets his large, fluid, physical alpha cornerback in Gardner.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Neal is a mammoth human who carries 337 pounds as well as any human on this planet. He has All-Pro upside.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
Matt Rhule can't leave this first round without a quarterback, and after Willis is off the board he feels fine going with Pickett, who was once a Temple commit when Rhule was the head coach there.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
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Round 1 - Pick 8
The Falcons jump on the opportunity to pick Thibodeaux here to add a young marquee talent to their defense at the beginning stages of their rebuild.
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From
Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 9
Cross has the natural ability to be an All-Pro caliber tackle. The Seahawks need to fortify the line for whoever is playing quarterback.
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From
Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 - Pick 10
Ekwonu needs a little pass-protection work, but the athleticism and power to his game scream top 10 pick.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
Wilson would give Terry McLaurin a legitimate running mate at receiver and the two can bond over their time at Ohio State.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
Johnson has had a fine pre-draft process and was super-productive at Florida State in 2021. The Vikings give Danielle Hunter a running mate on the outside.
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From
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 13
Walker and Stingley equate to quite a first-round haul for the rebuilding Texans. Marquee talents at premier positions.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Davis lands in a rightful place for him, Baltimore, whose defense is predicated on physically overwhelming its opponents.
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From
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 15
The Eagles have Williams fall into their lap, and with Devonta Smith already on the roster, they're fine waiting on Williams' recovery.
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From
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 16
Cine played a lot of free safety at Georgia but hits like a linebacker and is an asset in coverage. He tested outstandingly, too.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
The Chargers get a plug-and-play offensive right tackle in Penning. Yes, the size and power of NFL defensive ends will initially be a shock for him coming from the FCS level, but at 6-6 and 330 pounds, he'll be ready.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
Another former Ohio State pairing in Round 1. Olave has the well-rounded game to flourish as the No. 1 to Michael Thomas in Jameis Winston's offense.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
Howie Roseman loves building the trenches, and he sees the consensus top guard available here and grabs him.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
The Steelers need to replenish the cornerback spot, and Elam is big, fast, and had a productive SEC career. Plus, he'll only be 21 during his rookie season.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
The Patriots have to get more pass-rushing juice up front, and Mafe got better each year at Minnesota. The burst and pass-rush moves stand out.
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From
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 1 - Pick 22
Hall is the versatile type the Packers love along their defensive line. He's better inside than he is on the edge.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
The Cardinals have to get better on the edge on defense after losing Chandler Jones in free agency. Karlaftis is NFL ready.
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Mock Trade from
Dallas Cowboys
Round 1 - Pick 24
The Chiefs make this move to add a talented big body to their receiver group and also keep London away from the Bills.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
The Bills haven't made an early investment in corner since the 2017 draft, and they hope to be getting Tre'Davious White 2.0 here with Booth.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
The Titans add more beef and SEC experience to their offensive line with the powerful Green here.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
The Buccaneers have to infuse youth into their interior group up front. Wyatt has instant impact ability.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Dotson is the speedy wideout Rodgers will love opposite Allen Lazard.
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Mock Trade from
Kansas City Chiefs
Round 1 - Pick 29
What a draft navigation for the Cowboys. Move back, get extra picks, and land still Linderbaum. In this trade, Dallas gets this selection and Kansas City's first third-round pick, No. 94 overall.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
Ebiketie is the exact type of rusher the Chiefs desperately need. He's got burst, bend, and pass-rushing moves.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
McDuffie is too talented for the Bengals to pass on him here.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 32
Glorious value for the Lions to land Dean, an NFL-ready, three-down linebacker, at this stage of Round 1.
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