We're more than a week past the Super Bowl and we still have absolutely no clue how the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft will unfold. We'll only get a decently blurry picture after the NFL combine, which begins next week, as the 2022 draft class has more uncertainty at the top than any in recent memory.
Is Aidan Hutchinson a lock to go No. 2 to the Lions? I don't think so. How about Kayvon Thibodeaux? Where does he land? He seems to be this year's most enigmatic top prospect.
Keep reading to see who your team takes in this week's mock draft.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Neal is going to feel more and more like the easy choice for the Jaguars after the combine.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
Hamilton has the size and tools to go this high, and the Lions need a true defensive playmaker.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
Hutchinson and Jonathan Greenard formulate a dangerous young edge-rushing duo in Houston.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
The Jets don't hesitate here. Ekwonu would add much-needed talent and nastiness to their offensive line.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Cross is so smooth athletically and is a young prospect, so the upside is through the roof.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
The Panthers are probably going to sign someone at quarterback this offseason, right? If they do, and don't have to trade this selection, they should take a receiver to help said quarterback in 2022. London's a beast.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 7
The Giants go with another upside-based prospect in Thibodeaux.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
Stingley and A.J. Terrell would create a dynamic outside duo at cornerback for the Falcons.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
Walker is bound to be picked early because of his athleticism at around 275 pounds. The Broncos have to maintain the strength of their defensive front.
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From
Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 - Pick 10
The Jets get Zach Wilson a springy wideout in Wilson to pair with Elijah Moore.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
Willis won't have to start in Week 1, but the potential is too good to pass on him here.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
Gardner was lock-down at Cincinnati and has the length and smoothness to be a Pro Bowl caliber type in Minnesota.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
Burks is a thick, YAC, contested-catch wideout who'd boost Baker Mayfield's productivity in 2022.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
McDuffie can do many things in a defense, and the Ravens will deploy him all over the secondary.
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From
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 15
Linderbaum needs to be the replacement to Jason Kelce in Philadelphia.
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From
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 16
Johnson is long, powerful and loaded the stat sheet at Florida State last season. The Eagles have a need on the edge.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
Penning is a mauler who'd have a direct impact on how good the Chargers' offense can be in 2022.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
Pickett lands with the Saints and would be in line to start in Week 1.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
Lloyd is a missile at linebacker, and the Eagles finally address the position early in the draft here.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
The Steelers go with Corral because of his athleticism and arm talent.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
Mafe is going to fly up boards after he rocks his combine workout. He's a big body, too, with a nice arsenal of pass-rush moves.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
Booth is an ultra-twitchy cornerback with insane ball skills who'd be a welcomed addition to the Raiders secondary.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
Olave is a high-floor wideout prospect who'd pair nicely with DeAndre Hopkins in Arizona.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
Green's 2021 film wasn't sensational, but he has the girth and power to be a mauling guard in Dallas.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
The Bills jump on the opportunity to add the speedy Williams to their high-powered offense.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
Dean is a new-age linebacker with awesome coverage skills and high-level instincts.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Wyatt can be a menace on the interior next to Vita Vea in Tampa.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
The Packers go with an unexpected pick here, stopping Ojabo's skid and pairing him with Rashan Gary on the outside of their defensive front.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 29
Smith is a bit raw, but his size, length, and tenacity are absolutely of first-round caliber.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
The Chiefs are happy to end Karlaftis' fall to give their pass rush a major infusion of natural talent.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Expect the Bengals to target offensive line in free agency, therefore they go with a super-disruptive cornerback in McCreary.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 32
The Lions get their edge rusher with the explosive and refined Ebiketie to end Round 1.
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