- Jacksonville Jaguars
Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
One of the best players in this draft Hutchinson would be a great fit for the Jaguars. Aidan was a Heisman finalist and was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Hutchinson fills a big need at the edge rusher position for Jacksonville.
2. Detroit Lions
Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
The Lions take the third best option at the EDGE position. Head coach Dan Campbell has voiced his concerns about Kayvon Thibodeaux’s attitude and that could be the difference between getting Walker or getting Thibodeaux.
3. Houston Texans
Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon
Kayvon has some concerns about his attitude but a player that thinks he’s the best may be exactly what this dismantled Houston team needs. Thibodeaux could be JJ Watt 2.0. The Texans just need to build the defense around him.
4. New York Jets
Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
Gardner’s tape speaks for itself. Gardner did not allow a single touchdown in his college career which is absolutely absurd. The Jets are in desperate need of both a corner and a playmaker and you get both in Gardner.
5. New York Giants
Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
The Giants need to improve in the trenches and Evan Neal is a fantastic way to start. Evan Neal is the best pass protector in this draft. If the Giants can pick him up at #5 it would be a dream pick.
6. Carolina Panthers
Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
The Panthers take what they feel is the best option at quarterback. Sam Darnold has struggled and can be used as a teacher for the rookie Willis. While Willis is not the most NFL ready quarterback in this class, he has the most potential. If all goes well Willis can be a superstar in the NFL.
7. New York Giants
Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
Hamilton is the best player in this draft class. While he did have a rough combine and pro day teams will have to trust they will get the All-American player and not the slow combine player.
8. Atlanta Falcons
Jermaine Johnson, EDGE, Florida State
The Falcons have tons of needs, especially on offense. Johnson however can be a complete game changer on the defensive line. The Falcons could pick up a lethal receiver here, or even trade back, but Johnson could be a defensive game changer.
9. Seattle Seahawks
Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State
If Neal is the best pass protector then Ekwonu is the best run blocker. Ekwonu has surprisingly great speed. The Panthers would get a franchise tackle in Ekwonu.
10. New York Jets
Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama
The Jets already fixed their secondary and now they can pick their offensive playmaker. While Williams is injured, when he is healthy he is everything the Jets need. Fast, great hands, explosive, and smart.
11. Washington Commanders
Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU
Stingley had a lackluster 2021 season but he was phenomenal the season before. Washington has so many needs it was hard to pick one. The Commanders very well could pick up a quarterback with this pick. However Derek would fit perfectly with the rest of the Washington defense.
12. Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia
Davis to the Vikings is the most perfect fit in this entire draft. The Vikings do a great job at making fantastic defensive lineman and they need some youthful energy on that front line. The Vikings defense will be incredible with Davis.
13. Houston Texans
Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State
The second receiver taken off the board is the 6’0 192 pound Buckeye product. Wilson plays a whole lot bigger than he actually is. An electric deep threat would be a great addition to the Texans dismantled roster.
14. Baltimore Ravens
Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington
One of the most productive corners in the draft, McDuffie will be a day 1 starter. The Ravens desperately need a solid starter right away and not a guy with potential and they get that with McDuffie.
15. Philadelphia Eagles
Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah
The Eagles pick up the best linebacker in this draft. Lloyd is a very instinctual player that hits very hard. His main downside is that he is not very good at reading plays.
16. New Orleans Saints
Drake London, WR, USC
The Saints pick up a huge wide receiver. Standing at 6’5 London is one of those guys that you can throw the ball up to and 95% of the time he will come down with it.
17. Los Angeles Chargers
Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa
The Chargers need a second tackle. They hit a home run with Rashawn Slater last year and are looking to do it again. Herbert would have maximum protection with Slater on one side and Penning on the other.
18. Philadelphia Eagles
Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
The second Buckeye receiver taken off the board goes to the Eagles. DeVonta Smith had a good rookie season and should breakout in his second season. Having Olave on the opposite side will give Jalen Hurts plenty of options.
19. New Orleans Saints
Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati
The Saints are suckers for mobile quarterbacks. Pickett is the better prospect here, but Ridder has more mobility. Desmond would sit behind Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton for a year but would start in his second season.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh stays local with Pickett. Pickett was a Heisman finalist last season and put up fantastic numbers. With Ben Roethlisberger retiring the Steelers will look towards Pickett to be his successor.
21. New England Patriots
Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia
The Patriots desperately need some young juice in their defensive front and Dean is a great young player. Nakobe has the highest football IQ. He plays ridiculously smart. Dean is not the show stopping, play making player that everybody loves but he is very productive.
22. Green Bay Packers
Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
The Packers pick up Davante Adams’ replacement. Aaron Rodgers will love throwing the ball to Burks. With great reach and lightning speed. Burks will be. A deadly target for Rodgers.
23. Arizona Cardinals
George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue
The Cardinals get an absolute steal with the 23rd pick. Karlaftis was extremely productive at Purdue and was a bright spot in a mostly terrible team. With Chandler Jones gone, Karlaftis can be the next great Cardinal edge.
24. Dallas Cowboys
Dalton Hill, S, Michigan
The Cowboys have a very strong team overall and don’t have much room to improve. Hill can come in and be a starter from day 1. The Cowboys already have a strong secondary but they need help over the top and Hill is great at erasing big plays.
25. Buffalo Bills
Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida
The Bills give Tre’Davious White a partner in the secondary. Elam wasn’t a lockdown corner but he allowed touchdowns rarely. Elam played the toughest air raid offenses in the SEC and should transition nicely to the NFL.
26. Tennessee Titans
Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State
The Titans get a speedster with the best hands in the draft. If A.J. Brown does not get traded then the Titans are going to have an unstoppable offense. Derrick Henry running the ball, Tannehill throwing to both Brown and Dotson, and a strong offensive line will be very hard to stop.
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kenyon Green, G, Texas A&M
Green was a top prospect after the season ended but has slowly fallen down teams’ big boards. Tampa will get a massive lineman that will hold down the fort just fine.
28. Green Bay Packers
Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota
One of the lesser known names of the draft, Mafe was a menace for the Golden Gophers. Boye isn’t a master of any moves or traits but he can do it all. Bull rush, spin move, speed rush, everything. The Packers pick up a strong lineman with this pick.
29. Kansas City Chiefs
Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson
With the first of their back to back picks the Chiefs take the Clemson product. Just like another Clemson player in this draft, Justyn Ross, Booth was phenomenal his Freshman year but did not maintain the style of play throughout his collegiate career. The Chiefs still pick up and fill a big hole in the secondary.
30. Kansas City Chiefs
George Pickens, WR, Georgia
The Chiefs picked up Tyreek Hill’s replacement with a very physical receiver. Hill was a speedster, but Pickens is extremely tough. Juju Smith-Schuster, which the Chiefs picked up in free agency, was a good speed pick up so the Chiefs can focus on physicality in the draft.
31. Cincinnati Bengals
Lewis Cine, S, Georgia
The Bengals give Jessie Bates a partner in the secondary. The Bengals could help out Joe Burrow and grab a offensive lineman, but Cine is too hard to pass up. Lewis won a Championship and played against the Heisman Trophy winner and only allowed 1 touchdown in two matchups. Cine could be a late first round steal.
32. Detroit Lions
Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina
The Lions pick up their QB of the future with Howell. Jared Goff is not the answer at QB and the Lions need to have a secure future. Howell is extremely accurate and has great deep ball accuracy. The Lions pick a player that will fit in their offense very well.