A few weeks ago I wrote that Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux is close to locking in being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Well, what would it look like if the Ducks star doesn't get picked first?
I recently dove deep into the film of George Karlaftis, the Purdue game-wrecker, and he has many legitimate No. 1 overall selection traits too. That's what you'll see here: Karlaftis as the top pick.
Now that we're past the midway point of the season, we're using the 2022 NFL Draft order (via tankathon) to determine selections 1-32 below.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Early November is the appropriate time for a mock draft surprise. And this would amount to one. However, Karlaftis, like Kayvon Thibodeaux, is a freaky athlete who's actually younger than the Oregon star and has more of an NFL body.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
Thibodeaux might be more of a project than people are thinking right now, while the Texans are years away from contending. Perfect match. He does have All-Pro upside.
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From
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 3
The Eagles get a monster playmaker in Hamilton, who will boost the back seven in Philadelphia in a major way.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
The Jaguars did have a tremendous defensive effort in Week 9 but are still in need of an alpha at the corner spot. Stingley can be that guy.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
The Football Team isn't gettijng a marquee, high-end prospect here, but Corral presents the best combination of NFL-readiness and upside.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
With Derek Barnett set for free agency and Brandon Graham nearing the end of his career, this is a no-brainer for the Eagles.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
Dean is a big-time athlete who can run, hit, and cover like some of the best linebacker prospects we've seen over the past three or four draft classes.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 9
How about more protection for Daniel Jones up front? Ekwonu can play tackle in the NFL despite his shorter arms because of his outstanding balance and power.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 10
The Dolphins might end up with a top 10 pick after all, given the 49ers' recent downward spiral. And how about a sure thing along the offensive line for Miami? That's what they'd get with Linderbaum.
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From
Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 - Pick 11
McDuffie is a majorly gifted athlete with fantastic instincts in coverage. He's the type the Jets need in their secondary.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
The Vikings finally part ways from having an exact type at the quarterback spot -- see: Kirk Cousins -- with the selection of Willis, a raw but immensely high upside quarterback prospect.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
The Panthers have to get nastier inside. Green is the definition of a mauler, and while he's played multiple positions at Texas A&M, his best NFL position will be guard.
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From
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 14
As such a young prospect, Cross is a bit of a project, but he's played like a first-round pick this season and has All-Pro potential given his smooth athletic traits.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
GM George Paton was in Minnesota for the Vikings' draft selection of Teddy Bridgewater and signing of Kirk Cousins. With Pickett, he'd get another multi-year college starter with a strong resume inside the pocket.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
Gardner is a physical, in-your-face cornerback who would be a welcomed, youthful addition to the Cincinnati defensive backfield.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
With Odell Beckham Jr. gone, the need for receiver in Cleveland is clear-cut. Wilson is a twitched up speedster bound for Round 1.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
Suddenly, I think we're realizing the Chiefs might need secondary weapons on offense. Williams is sudden and excels after the catch. He'll be a riser during draft season.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
Huge value selection for the Falcons here with Leal, who can win at any defensive line position.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
Given his juice to get open down the field, great ball skills, and craftiness underneath, Dotson would fit perfectly in New England.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
London plays to every inch of his 6-foot-5 frame but has the quickness to get open.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
Elam would be a glorious fit in Pittsburgh's man-heavy coverage scheme because of his length and physicality at the line.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
Kendrick would be a high-floor cornerback for the Raiders. Exactly what that secondary needs.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
With Micah Parsons destined to play mostly on the edge and Leighton Vander Esch a free agent, the Cowboys dip into the off-ball linebacker well again with Lloyd, a sizable and rangy 'backer.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
The Bills have a major hole at guard but can't pass on the SEC-tested McCreary, who plays the ball awesomely in the air and has an NFL body that will allow him to thrive against the run.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
Burks would be a tremendous complement to Keenan Allen and Mike Williams in Los Angeles.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Brisker has been a steady producer at Penn State for years and would add more youthful talent to Tampa's secondary.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 28
Howell hasn't been as dynamic as he was in 2020, but he's done a good job of late elevating those around him. He can be a project-type in Detroit.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
The Ravens love oversized defensive linemen, and that's precisely what Davis is. Brandon Williams is a free agent at the end of the season.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
I'd love Wydermeyer in Green Bay. He's the most talented receiving tight end in this class.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Kirkland is a pass blocking specialist, but with more power he can be rock-solid for the run too because of his great feet.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
 
Daxton Hill
DB
Michigan
• Jr
• 6'0"
/ 192 lbs
Hill is a former monster recruit with incredible twitch and good ball skills.
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