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Consensus NFL 2022 Mock Draft: Here’s where majority of mocks see Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis and more going

Michigan

• Sr

• 6’7″

/ 260 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

Ikem Ekwonu, Travon Walker, and Evan Neal received “votes” here, a sign that the No. 1 overall pick — unlike recent years — is very much still up for grabs.

Georgia

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 272 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

1st

The No. 2 overall pick could be Walker, Neal, Hutchinson, Malik Willis, Kayvon Thibodeaux or Ahmed “Sauce” Gardner. Walker received the second-most votes as the No. 1 overall pick.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’7″

/ 337 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st

No quarterback was selected with the pick, a clear sign mock drafters believe the Texans are content with Davis Mills returning as starter in 2022.

Oregon

• Soph

• 6’4″

/ 254 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Robert Salah lands one of the draft’s top pass rushers.

NC State

• Soph

• 6’4″

/ 310 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

4th

Ekwonu edged out Neal as the Giants’ projected pick, as New York is widely expected to select a lineman with its first selection.

Pittsburgh

• Sr

• 6’3″

/ 217 lbs

Projected Team

Carolina

PROSPECT RNK

30th

POSITION RNK

2nd

It wasn’t unanimous, but Pickett received the most picks to become the Panthers’ new quarterback.

Cincinnati

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 190 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

1st

New York grabs the best of Cincinnati’s defensive backs who will hear their names called during the draft.

Ohio State

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 183 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

1st

Atlanta isn’t expected to take a quarterback, but it is expected to pair Marcus Mariota with the top-rated receiver in the draft.

LSU

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 195 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Do the experts know something most fans don’t? Instead of taking a quarterback, the Seahawks are expected to take Stingley, one of the top defensive players in the draft.

USC

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 219 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Seinfield didn’t love the Drake, but New York fans will if he makes Zach Wilson better.

Notre Dame

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 220 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

1st

Washington gets a player who would have been picked higher if not for last year’s injury.

Washington

• Soph

• 5’11”

/ 193 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

22nd

POSITION RNK

4th

Minnesota gets much-needed help in its secondary.

Mississippi State

• Soph

• 6’5″

/ 307 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Cross lands in Houston after falling out of the top 10. The Texans may also use this pick to shore up their defensive line.

Florida State

• Sr

• 6’5″

/ 254 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

3rd

The Ravens acquire a pass rusher who should complement their talented secondary.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 179 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd

For a second straight year, the Eagles are projected to take a former Alabama receiver in the first round. They may also elect to take Trent McDuffie if he is still available at this point in the draft.

Northern Iowa

• Jr

• 6’7″

/ 321 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

35th

POSITION RNK

8th

Instead of taking a quarterback, the Saints take the best-available lineman to help protect Jameis Winston.

Texas A&M

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 323 lbs

The Chargers have several options here; it largely depends on who is available at this point in the first round. Defensive line, inside linebacker and receiver are other possibilities.

Purdue

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 266 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

26th

POSITION RNK

4th

Cornerback and safety are two other positions the Eagles may address with this pick. Regardless, the consensus is that the Eagles will draft a receiver and a defensive player with their first two picks.

Ohio State

• Sr

• 6’0″

/ 187 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

29th

POSITION RNK

5th

The former Buckeye teams up with another former Ohio State standout in Michael Thomas.

Liberty

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 219 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

23rd

POSITION RNK

1st

In this scenario, Willis is there for the taking for Pittsburgh. But will Pittsburgh be so lucky next Thursday night?

Utah

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 237 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

20th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Cornerback, linebacker and receiver are the three positions the Patriots will likely choose between when making their first-round pick.

Central Michigan

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 303 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

21st

POSITION RNK

5th

The Packers are definitely taking a receiver in the first round — at least, we think — but they may first choose to address their offensive line before getting a new weapon for Aaron Rodgers. Defensive line is another option for Green Bay.

Arkansas

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 225 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

15th

POSITION RNK

4th

Burks would help replace Christian Kirk, but the Cardinals may decide to take a defensive linemen with this pick, depending on who is still available.

Boston College

• Sr

• 6’3″

/ 312 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

32nd

POSITION RNK

7th

Dallas adds youth to its once dominant offensive line.

Clemson

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 194 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

16th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Booth would be a nice replacement for Levi Wallace, who signed with the Steelers earlier this offseason.

Penn State

• Sr

• 5’11”

/ 178 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

42nd

POSITION RNK

7th

The Titans take the best-available receiver instead of waiting it out until the second round. Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean and Tulsa offensive lineman Tyron Smith are other possibilities.

Georgia

• Sr

• 6’6″

/ 341 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Davis and Vita Vea would be a formidable duo in Tampa.

North Dakota State

• Sr

• 6’4″

/ 208 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

48th

POSITION RNK

8th

The Packers get the best available receiver in Watson, a 6-foot-5 wideout with unlimited potential.

Minnesota

• Sr

• 6’4″

/ 265 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

24th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Kansas City gets a much-needed pass rusher late in the first round.

Western Michigan

• Soph

• 5’10”

/ 195 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

52nd

POSITION RNK

9th

A bit of a reach, but the Chiefs use their second first-round pick to replenish their receiving corps.

Florida

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 191 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

36th

POSITION RNK

6th

The Bengals get their much-needed cornerback who should challenge Eli Apple for a starting job.

Georgia

• Jr

• 5’11”

/ 229 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Lions add to their defense while passing on taking a QB in Round 1.