2022 NFL Mock Draft: Round One,1st Edition (of many)

The most speculative time of the year is nearing again, so it’s only right that we make predictions about an event that won’t happen for another five months!

As I created this mock draft, I decided on the player I believe to have the best potential for impact now and in future years for each team, given their roster, performance and draft history. This is in no way a ranking of player skill levels, only an educated guess on each organization’s million-dollar decision.

1. Detroit Lions: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon
2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Evan Neal, OL, Alabama
3. Houston Texans: Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss
4. New York Jets: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
5. New York Jets (via SEA): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State
6. New York Giants (via CHI): Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Michigan
7. New York Giants: Derek Stingley Jr, CB, LSU
8. Atlanta Falcons: Carson Strong, QB, Nevada
9. Carolina Panthers: Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh
10. Minnesota Vikings: Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinatti
11. New Orleans Saints: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio state
12. Philadelphia Eagles: Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia
13. Philadelphia Eagle (via MIA): Trent Mcduffie, CB, Washington
14. Denver Broncos: George Karlaftis, DE, Purdue
15. Las Vegas Raiders: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
16. Cleveland Browns: Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah
17. Philadelphia Eagles (via IND): Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa
19. Miami Dolphins (via SF): Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State
20. Washington Football Team: Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn
21. Buffalo Bills: Drake Jackson, EDGE, USC
22. Cincinnati Bengals: Sean Rhyan, IOL, UCLA
23. Los Angeles Chargers: Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia
24. Detroit Lions (via LAR): Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida
25. Dallas Cowboys: Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn State
26. Kansas City Chiefs: Daxton Hill, S, Michigan
27. Baltimore Ravens: Darian Kinnard, IOL, Kentucky
28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
29. Tennessee Titans: Jermaine Johnson, EDGE, Florida State
30. Green Bay Packers: Drake London, WR, USC
31. New England Patriots: Christian Harris, LB, Alabama
32. Arizona Cardinals: Logan Hall, DL, Houston