2022 NFL Mock Draft: What if the quarterbacks experience significant falls on draft night?
Let's see what the draft looks like if quarterbacks fall on Day 1 in April
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The past three draft classes have featured an average of four quarterbacks selected in the first round -- at this point, I'll be stunned if we even approach that number in the 2022 NFL Draft.
So let's see how Round 1 would play out if we get a lower-than-normal number of first-round passers and the quarterbacks picked experience a noticeable fall on draft night.
Let's get to all 32 picks.
The draft order below was determined using SportsLine's Super Bowl odds but in reverse order. We know folks are going to be very angry about why we have their team picking so high but it's not our fault. These are your team's current odds of winning a Lombardi Trophy.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
The Jets signed Carl Lawson in free agency, and they go with the most talented player in this draft who can play on the opposite side of the line from him. Easy pick.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
Instead of the awkward scenario at No. 1 with Thibodeaux staring them in the face when left tackle is the bigger need, the Jaguars make this pick in a second.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
I really think Hutchinson is going to erupt at the combine, and that, coupled with a super-productive final season at a marquee program will lead to him landing super-early in the draft.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
You're Dan Campbell. You picking a cornerback, safety, or high-end defensive lineman at No. 4 overall. Another easy one. And Leal is incredibly talented.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Hamilton is the guy the Giants hoped they were getting when Jabrill Peppers was thrown into the Odell Beckham trade.
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From
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 6
Stingley and Darius Slay? Yessir. The Eagles need to start reconstructing the defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
Washington should explore the veteran QB market this offseason. As of this point in time, there's probably not a quarterback worth picking here. So they go with a long, physical corner.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
Enagbare is a rocked-up, high-energy rusher with an ascending pass-rush move arsenal. The Eagles need to add to their edge-rusher group.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 9
Regardless of who the quarterback is in 2022, he needs to be protected better, and Green would give the Giants power and versatility up front.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
Karlaftis is a grown man with great hand work. The Broncos are probably going to be in the market for more youth along their defensive line.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
The Panthers are another club that must improve the edges of their offensive line. Kirkland needs to get a tick stronger but has nimble footwork and great balance.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
The Falcons absolutely have to get more dynamic on the edge of their defensive line. Jackson can be that guy. He has major upside.
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From
Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 - Pick 13
The Jets have to get rangier in their linebacker group and Harris flies from sideline to sideline.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Bill Belichick cannot allow his bad draft history at receiver stop him from picking Wilson here. He's a fantastic separator with big-play juice down the field.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
Ekwonu is a mauler who fits the mold of what Pittsburgh loves about their blockers. And he can play guard or tackle.
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From
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 16
Linderbaum would be the most exquisite replacement for Jason Kelce in Philadelphia.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 17
Petit-Frere was a monster recruit who came into his own last year and has played like a first-round pick this season.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
The Vikings have to get younger at the cornerback spot, and Kendrick is one of the safer prospects at that position in this class.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
Damon Arnette is probably not the answer on the outside for the Raiders. Therefore, Las Vegas targets Booth, an elite athlete with freaky ball-tracking skills.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
Someone has to pick a quarterback in Round 1, right? It feels like Sean Payton would be enamored with Corral's combination of running ability and live arm.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
McDuffie is twitched up and can be a multi-dimensional weapon alongside Jessie Bates in Cincinnati.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
Olave is a quality separator because of his crisp route-running abilities, and he tracks the football naturally.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
The Chargers stay local with London, who has basketball-quality twitch at 6-foot-5. Los Angeles should stockpile receivers for Justin Herbert.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
If Cross declares, he'd be a perfect fit as a project-y, supreme upside blocker in Tennessee.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
The Chiefs must get better on the edges of their defensive line, and Anderson, with more weight, can be a perennial double-digit sack guy.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
The Cowboys defense has been much better this season, but the safety position could be addressed in the offseason. Battle is the latest in a long line of studly Alabama safety prospects.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
How insane would it be if Aaron Rodgers leaves Green Bay, then the Packers pick a first-round receiver? Williams is silky smooth and has serious hops to make catches well outside his frame.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Tupuola-Fetui just came off a serious injury but looked like a first-round pick a season ago. The Ravens love the trait-based edge rushers.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
Spiller would be an absolute blast in Arizona to add another skill-position weapon for Kyler Murray.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 30
This represents outstanding value for the Lions, and Howell going this late in Round 1 will alleviate pressure on him to play immediately.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
The Bills have to get sturdier at their guard position, and Johnson is a mauler with loads of experience.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
The Buccaneers add even more talent to their secondary with a man-coverage specialist in Gardner.
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