Draft Tek (2. DE Kayvon Thibodeaux: The Lions are already sitting pretty with 5 top-100 picks, but the team wouldn't mind trading back and collecting more. If you were GM Brad Holmes, would you accept the RD1 and one RD2 pick from Seattle or Atlanta for this the #2 overall? This isn't the year to demand a king's ransom for #2, so they may need to settle for less value per the trade value chart. 32. QB Kenny Pickett: Whilst the rest of the league are moving QBs around for fun, Detroit are stuck with Jared Goff. Goff was never going to be the long-term answer to the Lions' dreams of finally making it to the Super Bowl. Goff's contract means that he's guaranteed his spot in 2022, but Dan Campbell will have one eye on the future. Kenny Pickett is a safe bet, with the chance of being elite, that would be hard to pass up on at #32. 34. WR John Metchie. 66.
NFL.com Reuter (2. QB Malik Willis: Willis had a lot of fun making big throws at his pro day, but that performance is not why I have him going second overall. He's been one of my favorite players in this class all year; I projected him being picked at No. 3 in my first mock draft. Head coach Dan Campbell stated during his NFL Scouting Combine press conference that he's willing to change his offense to fit the skills of the best football player he can get at the position. I don't think that was meant as a hint, but it at least shows that some teams are open to taking a playmaker instead of requiring robotic efficiency from their signal-caller. With Jared Goff in place for 2022, Willis could get a great opportunity to hone his craft until his chance arrives.
32. DT Boye Mafe: Mafe's strong week at the Reese's Senior Bowl, display of athleticism at the NFL Scouting Combine and overall versatility play right into the Lions' interest in utilizing multiple fronts more regularly during the 2022 season.
34. WR George Pickens. 66. S Jalen Pitre. 97. TE Grant Calcaterra) (3-25-22): https://www.nfl.com/news/four-round-2022-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-qbs-malik-willis-kenny-pickett-go-top-three
CBS Fornelli (2. DE Kayvon Thibodeaux: I love Thibodeaux and have him as the top player in this class. While it's a deep class at the edge-rusher position, there aren't any other players in this class with the ceiling he has if he becomes a bit more refined with his pass-rushing moves.
32. QB Desmond Ridder: I've reached the point where I'll be shocked if the Lions do anything but take a QB with this pick. It might not be Ridder, but it will be somebody. Jared Goff isn't the long-term answer, and the Lions need to find one if this rebuild is going to work. Plus, this isn't the kind of draft capital that would force Detroit to "marry" the QB if a better option comes along next spring.
) (3-25-22): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2022-nfl-mock-draft-wild-offseasons-ripple-effects-include-six-round-1-wrs-lions-taking-late-swing-at-qb/
NFL.com MJD (2. DE Aidan Hutchinson: There's no disputing Hutchinson's talent, but what scares me is that he only produced big numbers in his final year at Michigan. Hutchinson can rush the QB and stop the run -- two things Detroit struggled to do last season. 32. QB Carson Strong: In a surprise move to some, the Lions select a strong-armed quarterback to learn under Jared Goff for a year before taking the reins in 2023.) (3-24-22): https://www.nfl.com/news/maurice-jones-drew-2022-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-qbs-kenny-pickett-malik-willis-go-in-
CBS Edwards (2. S Kyle Hamilton:: Detroit jumps out as a team that desperately wants to trade down. The question is whether or not a team is willing to move up for an offensive lineman. If a trade does happen, they will have to settle for less in terms of compensation. As it stands, I think they stick and pick. It would not surprise me to see them take Travon Walker, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Kyle Hamilton or Ahmad Gardner. In this scenario, I have them taking Hamilton
. 32. DE George Karlafitis: After taking Kyle Hamilton No. 2 overall, Detroit closes out the night with Karlaftis. He is a mature pass rusher that embodies the spirit Dan Campbell is looking for on that side of the ball. The combination of Romeo Okwara and Karlaftis, saddled with reserves Julian Okwara and Charles Harris, the Lions pass rush is in good shape to rotate and keep players fresh.
) (3-24-22): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2022-nfl-mock-draft-chiefs-packers-add-wide-receivers-after-dealing-away-tyreek-hill-davante-adams/
Draft wire (2. Detroit Lions - DE Aidan Hutchinson: The Lions would probably love to see someone leap ahead of them for Willis, so don’t be surprised if you start seeing rumors and reports than they’re interested in picking him here. While Willis sure to have some fans within the organization, I’m betting the Lions would love this scenario, landing a stud defender in Hutchinson, bolstering the rest of the roster this year before looking for a franchise quarterback in next year’s draft. 32. Detroit Lions - WR Christian Watson: The Lions have some fantastic options that would fill needs on either side of the ball here. They opt for offense, dipping into a deep crop of pass-catchers for a high-upside prospect with a rare combination of size and athleticism. Watson proved at the Senior Bowl that he can hang with top competition, and his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine was as impressive as any other prospect in attendance.) (3-23-22): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2022-nfl-mock-draft-1st-round-trades-malik-willis/
SN Iyer (2. Detroit Lions - S Kyle Hamilton: The Lions are prime candidates to trade down now given they also hold No. 32 later in the first round and would benefit from stockpiling picks to build on overall team needs. Should they stay, Hamilton makes the most sense as an immediate impact player to clean up the back end of Aaron Glenn's defense.
32. QB Matt Corral: After getting Ekwonu to make their offensive line dominant, the Lions should turn their attention toward addressing franchise QB. Corral makes the most sense here with Ridder off the board.) (3-23-22): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2022-davante-adams-deshaun-watson-nfl-free-agency/rmoj8obwo8zv5k92srdlncb8
CFN (2. Detroit Lions - DE Kayvon Thibodeaux: The Lions have the last pick in the first round and should have plenty of great talents fall to the spot. They don’t need an offensive tackle, but that’s where the talent is here. They need a pass rusher, and while the opinions are everywhere on Thibodeaux, the upside is too great to pass up. 32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams)
Walterfootball (2. Detroit Lions: WR Drake London: The Lions will investigate both top quarterbacks. If they fall in love with one of them, they will draft that signal-caller; no questions asked. Whether or not they become smitten with Kenny Pickett or Malik Willis is the big question. We'll see what happens at the combine, but neither quarterback was great at the Senior Bowl. Pass rusher would make sense for the Lions, but in his mock draft, Charlie Campbell wrote that the Lions weren't overly impressed with either edge player. Thus, they could look into adding a dynamic receiver, copying what the Bengals did when they added Ja'Marr Chase to a receiving corps led by Tee Higgins. Drake London has mismatch size, and he could be the first receiver off the board in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has drawn comparisons to Mike Evans. 32. Detroit Lions: S Lewis Cine: The Lions have huge holes throughout their roster, and their secondary is no exception. Lewis Cine is coming off a terrific year for Georgia, patrolling the middle of the field during the team's championship run. 34. LB Damone Clark: The Lions have a major lack of talent at linebacker, so they'll need to address this area soon. Damone Clark could be the next great LSU linebacker with his size and speed. 65. CB Kyler Gordon: Jeff Okudah looks like a bust thus far, but even if he pans out, the Lions still need cornerback help for their horrendous secondary. Kyler Gordon is a solid cornerback, though he doesn't get many turnovers. 97. DE Michael Clemons: The Lions cut Trey Flowers, so they'll want to obtain an edge rusher. Micheal Clemons is a bit raw, but defnitely has high potential. 177. Detroit Lions: Matt Waletzko, OT, North Dakota - Taylor Decker has been the subject of some trade rumors, so the Lions may draft a tackle.) (3-22-22): https://walterfootball.com/draft2022.php
USA Today Davis (2. Detroit Lions – DE Travon Walker, Georgia: They're in a weird spot. Hutchinson would likely be a home-run selection if he's available, yet Detroit doesn't need one of the draft's stellar offensive tackles, that position already set for the Lions with Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell. Barring a trade, fast-rising Walker would be a sensible alternative, especially in the wake of DE Trey Flowers's release. A scheme-diverse, explosive (4.51 40 time and 35½-inch vertical leap), 6-5, 272-pounder, Walker can pretty much do it all – from applying pressure to shutting down run lanes, to dropping into coverage. He only had 9½ sacks in three seasons with the Dawgs, so the lack of production is slightly puzzling even when viewed in the context of Georgia’s depth and fact Walker often lined up inside. But the ability is there – and so, too, might be increased opportunities by teaming him with Charles Harris and Romeo Okwara, a trio that could form a pretty decent pass rush. 32. Lions (from Los Angeles Rams) – S Daxton Hill: He can play in the slot, box or center field, his 4.38 speed a welcome trait at any of those spots. And Detroit's secondary remains a mess despite use of the third overall pick on CB Jeff Okudah in 2020. May as well give that Buckeye some help inside with a scrappy Wolverine.
) (3-22-22): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2022/03/22/nfl-mock-draft-matt-ryan-trade-quarterbacks-first-round/9459167002/
Walter football Charlie (2. Detroit Lions: WR Drake London - The Lions are keeping their options open with the second-overall pick, and I do not believe they are in love with Aidan Hutchinson or Kayvon Thibodeaux. They badly need a No. 1 receiver, and London could be a Mike Evans-type wideout. If London becomes that good, then he won't have been a reach with the No. 2 pick. When you consider Detriot has two picks other in the low 30s, there isn't a huge drop from Hutchinson and Thibodeaux to the edge rushers at that part of the 2022 NFL Draft; the dropoff at receiver, however, is much bigger. Hence as a whole, the Lions could become a more talented team by going with a receiver first. London hauled in 88 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns over his eight-game 2021 before a fractured ankle ended his year. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder has mismatch size and is a dangerous 50-50 receiver with his ability to win contested catches. After the catch, London is a threat to pick up yardage as he is a physical runner and is tough for defensive backs to get to the ground. With his skill set, London is a real asset in the red zone. London is a bit of a love/hate prospect in speaking with different scouts. The evaluators who don't like him feel that his speed is average at best and that he will struggle to get open enough in the NFL. The scouts who like London feel he is a cross between Keenan Allen, Mike Evans, and Michael Thomas. They say he is a good route-runner, and has some suddenness and feel for his size. They also feel, however, that separating from NFL cornerbacks is going to be a problem for him. London was in a crowded depth chart in 2019 and 2020, but he still showed some intriguing ability. In 2020, he had 33 catches for 502 yards and three touchdowns over six games with Amon-Ra St. Brown as the featured receiver. As a freshman, London caught 39 passes for 567 yards and five touchdowns with St. Brown and Michael Pittman Jr. ahead of London in targets. 32. CB Andrew Booth: The Lions could use more cornerback talent. Booth (6-0, 195) generated some buzz in the scouting community after a 2020 season that saw him produce 35 tackles, three interceptions and four passes broken up. Because Derion Kendrick left the program over the offseason, Booth was the Tigers' No. 1 corner in 2021. Booth got off to a good start against easy competition, and he remained consistent with his usual production. His skill set could be enough for him to be a potential second-day pick. Booth was solid in 2021, recording 37 tackles, three interceptions and three passes broken up. 34. DE Drake Jackson - The Lions need an edge rusher to go with the Okwara brothers. In 2021, Jackson totaled 37 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and an interception. He displayed pass-rushing talent off the edge and played hard. USC hurt his production by moving him around, playing him somewhat at outside linebacker, dropping him into coverage, and reducing his pass-rushing opportunities. After Clay Helton was fired, the Trojans started playing Jackson as a more traditional defensive end. Jackson played well in 2020, recording 20 tackles, two sacks and an interception. He was more disruptive than the numbers illustrate that season. Jackson (6-4, 250) had an impressive debut for the Trojans in 2019. He showed some pass-rush potential alongside quality size and speed. With his skill set, Jackson has the upside to improve his production as he gains more experience. 66. S Jaquan Brisker: Detroit could use more safety talent. Brisker is a talented player with speed, instincts and versatility, plus he is willing to get physical. Brisker collected 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes broken up in 2021. In 2020, he flashed at times for the Nittany Lions while recording 57 tackles, four passes defended and an interception. He totaled 31 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended in 2019. Brisker has a tendency to get banged up and gets more attention from trainers than NFL teams like to see. The 6-foot-1, 203-pounder has starting potential and could be a good value pick on Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft. 97. DT Perrion Winfrey - PROJECTED COMPENSATORY PICK: PROJECTED COMPENSATORY PICK: Per team sources, the Lions are likely to get a compensatory pick for losing Kenny Golladay in free agency last year. Detroit could use a three-technique defensive tackle. Winfrey recorded 23 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 2021. The 6-foot-3, 298-pounder has good speed and athleticism, but his serious lack of instincts makes him a mid-rounder, according to team sources. Winfrey, however, put together an excellent Senior Bowl and was a beast as an interior pass rusher. Here is what an area scout texted me about Winfrey during the Oklahoma-Nebraska game, "Winfrey is a pure three-technique. He'll get better usage of his skill set in the NFL. They play him as a 0 or 4i primarily in their scheme. He's better when they let him tee off and 1-gap. His production gets hit taking so many base reps. They're doing what they need to in order to win. It's our job as scouts to project him properly.") (3-21-21): https://walterfootball.com/draft2022charlie.php
CBS Wilson (2. DE Kayvon Thibodeaux: The talk that Thibodeaux doesn't love football is just that. He proved it during his Oregon career, plus, as one team put it to us: "Maybe we're overthinking this one." Bottom line: Thibodeaux has game-changing talents and should be among the first players drafted. Charles Harris was a pleasant surprise in Detroit last season but there's always room for a game-changing edge rusher like Thibodeaux.
32. QB Sam Howell: The more we watch Howell the more we like. He carried the Tar Heels in '21, after losing his two best WRs and two best RBs to the NFL. It wasn't pretty at times, but he has the arm strength and the athleticism we see on Sundays from the league's best young passers, and in Detroit he can sit for a year behind Jared Goff.
34. WR George Pickens.) (3-21-22): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2022-nfl-two-round-mock-draft-teams-that-didnt-land-deshaun-watson-target-qbs-packers-try-to-replace-adams/
Touchdown wire Schofield (2. Detroit Lions: DE Aidan Hutchinson: With Kayvon Thibodeaux off the board, the Detroit Lions turn to the man from Michigan, selecting Aidan Hutchinson. Hutchinson’s rise to the top of the draft board, and the Heisman Trophy ceremony, have put him in position to be one of the first players selected this spring. Detroit could certainly look at other positions, and with their need at safety Kyle Hamilton is an option for them as well, but with two picks in the first round and a few different needs, they look to bolster the pass rush at the top of the draft. 32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams): QB Matt Corral: In previous mock drafts, I have avoided the idea of the Detroit Lions waiting on a cornerback until the end of the first round. Because, given the importance of the position, if you want to add your quarterback just do it at two, and do not wait until 32 to see if one you like falls. However, this board has fallen in a way that the Lions could add a quarterback — and a talented one at that — at the end of the first round given them that critical fifth-year option, and still address another need at the top of the second round. One such need? Safety. With Daxton Hill and Jaquan Brisker both available, the Lions are ensured of getting a much-needed safety at that spot. Receiver could have been another need, but with the signing of D.J. Chark they can go in another direction. That brings us to Matt Corral, who fill face an adjustment from life in Lane Kiffin’s offense to an NFL system, but with Jared Goff in place — and having that valuable fifth-year option — the Lions can bring him along at the ideal pace. For more on Corral you can watch this in-depth breakdown of his game done by myself and Matt Waldman.) (3-20-22): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/deshaun-watson-cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/
PFF Sikkema (2. DETROIT LIONS: S Kyle Hamilton: With Hutchinson off the board, there is no obvious pick for the Lions. Months ago, it would have been Kayvon Thibodeaux, but I just don’t think the league is as high on him as the media. Hamilton’s combine performance wasn’t “out of this world,” but it certainly shouldn’t hurt one of the most versatile players in the class who we’ve heard receive unanimous praise from league sources. 32. DETROIT LIONS (VIA LAR): LB Nakobe Dean: The only linebacker currently under contract for the Lions that has played significant snaps is Derrick Barnes. As the centerpiece of that historic Georgia defense, Dean feels like the kind of player this Lions staff will love.) (3-18-22): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2022-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-select-kyle-hamilton-jermaine-johnson-lands-with-giants
PFN Hodgkinson (2. Detroit Lions: Kayvon Thibodeaux: Pencil in the Detroit Lions as a contender to secure Malik Willis’ services. Apparently, the Lions staff is very much enamored with the Liberty quarterback. It is thought that if they do swoop for a signal-caller with the second overall selection, that’s who they’ll go for. However, I can’t see past them adding a pass rusher, especially with the release of Trey Flowers with no obvious free agency replacement. Kayvon Thibodeaux is the most talented edge player in this class. He possesses elite explosion and the technical ability to match. 32. Detroit Lions (from LAR): WR Jahan Dotson: The Detroit Lions finish off this 2022 NFL Mock Draft with an almost inevitable selection. Although they added DJ Chark Jr. this week, his one-year deal doesn’t change their need to add a pass catcher in April. If anything, it strengthens the need to find a long-term option. With Chark as their big-bodied pass-catching threat, Jahan Dotson gives the Lions a smaller, speedier weapon who showcases exceptional body control and the vertical agility to go up and snag the ball well above his frame.
) (3-18-22): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/1-round-2022-nfl-mock-draft-cleveland-browns-move-on-from-baker-mayfield/2/
PFF Renner (2. DETROIT LIONS: OT Ikem Ekwonu: You want the best run-blocking offensive line in the NFL? Because you just got it. Ekwonu can slot in at guard immediately while developing to be Taylor Decker’s eventual replacement at left tackle. The Power Five leader in big-time blocks would create a juggernaut offensive line in Detroit.
32. WR Treylon Burks: The Lions now remake their receiving room with one speedster in D.J. Chark and one power forward in Burks. Burks has been one of the best YAC receivers in the country, averaging 9.3 yards after the catch per reception last year.
34. DETROIT LIONS: RB BREECE HALL, IOWA STATE. 66. DETROIT LIONS: LB DAMONE CLARK, LSU. 97. DETROIT LIONS: TE JEREMY RUCKERT, OHIO STATE) (3-17-21): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-post-free-agency-2022-nfl-three-round-mock-draft-carolina-panthers-malik-willis-sam-howell-new-york-giants
Walter football Charlie (2. Detroit Lions: WR Drake London - The Lions are keeping their options open with the second-overall pick, and I do not believe they are in love with Aidan Hutchinson or Kayvon Thibodeaux. They badly need a No. 1 receiver, and London could be a Mike Evans-type wideout. If London becomes that good, then he won't have been a reach with the No. 2 pick. When you consider Detriot has two picks other in the low 30s, there isn't a huge drop from Hutchinson and Thibodeaux to the edge rushers at that part of the 2022 NFL Draft; the dropoff at receiver, however, is much bigger. Hence as a whole, the Lions could become a more talented team by going with a receiver first. London hauled in 88 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns over his eight-game 2021 before a fractured ankle ended his year. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder has mismatch size and is a dangerous 50-50 receiver with his ability to win contested catches. After the catch, London is a threat to pick up yardage as he is a physical runner and is tough for defensive backs to get to the ground. With his skill set, London is a real asset in the red zone. London is a bit of a love/hate prospect in speaking with different scouts. The evaluators who don't like him feel that his speed is average at best and that he will struggle to get open enough in the NFL. The scouts who like London feel he is a cross between Keenan Allen, Mike Evans, and Michael Thomas. They say he is a good route-runner, and has some suddenness and feel for his size. They also feel, however, that separating from NFL cornerbacks is going to be a problem for him. London was in a crowded depth chart in 2019 and 2020, but he still showed some intriguing ability. In 2020, he had 33 catches for 502 yards and three touchdowns over six games with Amon-Ra St. Brown as the featured receiver. As a freshman, London caught 39 passes for 567 yards and five touchdowns with St. Brown and Michael Pittman Jr. ahead of London in targets. 32. S Daxton Hill: The Lions could use more cornerback talent. Hill flashed some nice ability over the past few seasons for the Wolverines. Hill's best trait for the NFL is his ability to line up and cover slot receivers. His quickness, flexibility and fluid athleticism allow him to line up at the line of scrimmage or pick them up in off-man coverage. The tape of Hill as a safety is not as impressive compared to when he plays nickel corner. In 2021, Hill recorded 69 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. In 2019, he had 36 tackles, an interception and three passes defended. Hill was even better in the shortened 2020 season, recording 45 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up. 34. DE Drake Jackson - The Lions need an edge rusher to go with the Okwara brothers.
In 2021, Jackson totaled 37 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and an interception. He displayed pass-rushing talent off the edge and played hard. USC hurt his production by moving him around, playing him somewhat at outside linebacker, dropping him into coverage, and reducing his pass-rushing opportunities. After Clay Helton was fired, the Trojans started playing Jackson as a more traditional defensive end. Jackson played well in 2020, recording 20 tackles, two sacks and an interception. He was more disruptive than the numbers illustrate that season. Jackson (6-4, 250) had an impressive debut for the Trojans in 2019. He showed some pass-rush potential alongside quality size and speed. With his skill set, Jackson has the upside to improve his production as he gains more experience. 66. S Jaquan Brisker: Detroit could use more safety talent. Brisker is a talented player with speed, instincts and versatility, plus he is willing to get physical. Brisker collected 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes broken up in 2021. In 2020, he flashed at times for the Nittany Lions while recording 57 tackles, four passes defended and an interception. He totaled 31 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended in 2019. Brisker has a tendency to get banged up and gets more attention from trainers than NFL teams like to see. The 6-foot-1, 203-pounder has starting potential and could be a good value pick on Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft. 97. DT Perrion Winfrey - PROJECTED COMPENSATORY PICK: PROJECTED COMPENSATORY PICK: Per team sources, the Lions are likely to get a compensatory pick for losing Kenny Golladay in free agency last year. Detroit could use a three-technique defensive tackle.
Winfrey recorded 23 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 2021. The 6-foot-3, 298-pounder has good speed and athleticism, but his serious lack of instincts makes him a mid-rounder, according to team sources. Winfrey, however, put together an excellent Senior Bowl and was a beast as an interior pass rusher. Here is what an area scout texted me about Winfrey during the Oklahoma-Nebraska game, "Winfrey is a pure three-technique. He'll get better usage of his skill set in the NFL. They play him as a 0 or 4i primarily in their scheme. He's better when they let him tee off and 1-gap. His production gets hit taking so many base reps. They're doing what they need to in order to win. It's our job as scouts to project him properly."
) (3-14-21): https://walterfootball.com/draft2022charlie.php
PFN Fragoza (2. Detroit Lions: QB Malik Willis: The Lions are not good enough to hedge at the quarterback position. They either take one at No. 2 or not at all. My bet is on Malik Willis, who, by all reports, blew scouts away at the NFL Combine. He owns arguably the strongest arm and the best set of legs in the class. His tools are first-round worthy, but Willis is far from a polished prospect as a true quarterback. 32. Detroit Lions (from LA Rams): WR Jameson Williams: Willis launching deep bombs to Jameson Williams while Amon-Ra St. Brown, T.J. Hockenson, and D’Andre Swift handle the intermediate and underneath routes? That will have defenses looking “Like Toy Soldiers.” Speaking of Slim Shady, Williams’ slender frame and ability to disrespect defenses with his speed may earn him the nickname in the Motor City. 34. Detroit Lions
FTW D'Andrea (2. Detroit Lions (3-13-1): EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon (Team needs: WR, DE, LB, CB, S, QB): Hutchinson’s rise to the top spot keeps him from an obvious landing place in his home state. Head coach Dan Campbell already has an above-average offensive line, so expect this pick to target either a pass rusher or Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton. Thibodeaux came into the 2021 season as a popular choice as this spring’s top overall pick. While his numbers were slightly underwhelming, he still had seven sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 10 games. Some scouting reports question his effort, but there’s a difference between “trying hard” and “throwing yourself face first into a no-win situation when teams are game-planning around you.” Thibodeaux falls closer to the second category for me. His Combine numbers should only boost his stock, as he ran a 4.58-second 40 at 254 pounds and put up more 225-pound bench press reps than any other end/linebacker with 27. Those are the kind of raw tools Dan Campbell would be happy to motivate into biting kneecaps in Detroit. His 2021 head coaching debut was all about coaxing unwanted players to bigger performances. Now we get to see what he can do with a player with star potential. 32. Detroit Lions (3-13-1, via Los Angeles Rams): QB Matt Corral (Team needs: WR, DE, LB, CB, S, QB): The Lions use a pick gleaned from the Matthew Stafford trade to pick up the player they hope will be their next franchise quarterback. This time, they stop Matt Corral’s slide and get a solid prospect with the final selection of Day 1. Corral put up big numbers despite playing in the toughest division in college football, averaging an efficient 9.1 yards per pass at Ole Miss. He was among the many quarterbacks who didn’t work out at the Combine, but remains an intriguing prospect with a great arm and the athleticism to escape pressure and extend drives with his scrambling. While he doesn’t have a classic NFL quarterback build, he’s a playmaker with a knack for showing up in big games; 10 of his 11 games with 300+ passing yards the past two seasons came against Power 5 opponents.) (3-11-22): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/2022-nfl-mock-draft-jaguars-seahawks-aidan-hutchinson-ikem-ekwonu
MLive Raven (2. DE Aidan Hutchinson: Aidan Hutchinson is the pick I would and think the team should make if he’s there. I understand the Malik Willis and Kyle Hamilton discussions. Still, Hutchinson proved himself an elite athlete, no matter the conversation concerning his bend or his shorter-than-you’d-like-to-see arms. He’s a high-level producer and is strong as an ox. Just ask Graham Glasgow. The Heisman runner-up is PFF’s top-ranked prospect on the board and the site’s highest-graded defender in all of college football. Hutchinson is an all-around talent that fits the mold of what Dan Campbell and his staff are looking for -- a high-motor, impressive athlete and a playmaker for the edges. He had 14 sacks and 51 hurries on 794 defensive snaps. His pass-rush win rate (24.8%) and run-stop win rate (8.0%) are what you want to see. Charles Harris led the way with 7.5 sacks and 52 pressures. He’s a free agent. Romeo Okwara is working back from an Achilles injury. Trey Flowers is paid like one of the league’s top edge rushers despite having only 3.5 sacks in two years. Hutchinson fills a need, and then some. If the Jaguars let him slip, this is a run to the podium selection. 32. Detroit Lions -- Georgia WR George Pickens: I’m officially in on George Pickens. There’s a toughness and flavor to this guy that screams fit for the Detroit Lions. He’s 6-foot-3, ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash and is a willing blocker. Pickens missed most of last season after tearing his ACL. He returned for a limited role in the national championship game, catching a 52-yard pass. Pickens fits what this team should be looking for as a potential go-to option. He caught 49 balls for 727 yards and eight touchdowns as a freshman. Pickens hasn’t hit that level in the two years since. Still, it’s easy to see how this fits with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, T.J. Hockenson and D’Andre Swift.) (3-10-22): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/03/ben-ravens-2022-nfl-mock-draft-10-detroit-lions-get-elite-edge-defender-playmaking-receiver.html
Fox sports McIntyre (2. Detroit Lions: DE Kayvon Thibodeaux: Lions GM Brad Holmes came from a team that just won the Super Bowl and prioritized defensive line dominance. Detroit coach Dan Campbell needs his team to get tougher. Enter Thibodeaux, who will instantly help Detroit’s woeful 29th-rated pressure rate. The Lions blitzed ninth-most in the NFL last season and still couldn’t sniff the QB.
27. Detroit Lions (via Los Angeles Rams): Sam Howell: The Lions have needs all over the place, and they get to lock Howell up for five years if they choose by grabbing him here. Howell had a fantastic 2020 campaign, but he wasn’t as dominant in 2021.
) (3-9-22): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2022-nfl-mock-draft-four-ots-climb-into-top-six
NFL Wire (2. Detroit Lions EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan: Hutchinson is almost straight out of central casting for exactly what the Lions need on defense as they transition to a 4-man base front. He’s powerful, relentless and can win inside or outside while also playing the run at a very high level. The Lions improve the pass rush and land a high-floor impact talent in one fell swoop, and in Hutchinson get it with a Detroit native. – Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire. 32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams) QB Matt Corral, Ole Miss:
The Lions have QB uncertainty after 2022, so getting the successor to Jared Goff into the system with a year of apprenticeship built in makes a lot of sense. The way this board fell, it’s easy to envision Detroit landing a starting safety at No. 34 too. – Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire.) (3-9-22): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2022-nfl-mock-draft-russell-wilson-trade/
MLive Meinke (2. Detroit Lions: Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson:
In 2019, I walked away from the combine figuring T.J. Hockenson was the favorite for Detroit. A year later, I walked away knowing Jeff Okudah was the favorite. This year, I walked away from Indianapolis believing Aidan Hutchinson would be the choice if he’s still on the board. And let’s be very frank, he might not still be on the board. Maybe the Jaguars really are bringing back Robinson so they can move on Hutchinson at the top of the draft. But if the Michigan pass rusher is there, I believe he’s the obvious pick over Kayvon Thibodeaux, Kyle Hamilton, Malik Willis and every other name people are tossing around. This league is all about passers and pass rushers, and the Lions haven’t had a playmaking pass rusher in way, way too long. Short of finding a quarterback -- which I don’t believe they will -- adding a big-time pass rusher should be their top priority. And Hutchinson is the best this class has to offer. He set the Michigan single-season sack record last year (14), racked up 73 total pressures overall and had a killer pass-rush win rate of 25.4%. His motor also never turns off, which is important for a team that is trying to rebuild its culture as well as the roster. That’s why the Lions prized Penei Sewell in the top 10 last year, and it’s why Hutchinson -- a physical player who just never stops comin’ -- makes more sense than, say, Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Fair or not, there are questions about Thibodeaux’s motor and commitment to the game. I think some of those questions are fair, others not. Either way, he didn’t exactly answer those questions by showing up to the combine and saying he would do everything, then withdrawing early anyway because the day was “too long.” Hutchinson, meantime, competed in everything except the bench press. And he proved he’s an elite athlete too, running the three-cone drill faster than everyone except three defensive backs and two receivers, while his 20-yard shuttle was topped by just two defensive backs and one receiver. Freaky stuff from a 6-foot-7, 260-pound defensive end who is known more for his physicality anyway. His Relative Athletic Score ranked 20th out of the 1,389 defensive ends who have come through the combine from 1987-2022. (RAS measures how a player’s size and athletic traits compare to all other players at his position.) The combine is just one small slice of the evaluation pie, and I think outsiders weigh it more heavily than NFL teams do. But Hutchinson’s performance did silence any festering doubts about him as an athlete, while the tape just screams Dan Campbell. So does the personality. Here’s betting Hutchinson is the pick if he’s there. Which is an awfully big if these days. 32. Detroit Lions: Georgia LB Nakobe Dean:
You can’t get the Lions to shut up about their interest in wide receivers these days. They want not just one, but two or perhaps even three. And that won’t change even after inking Josh Reynolds to a two-year, $12 million deal this week. To that end, I gave Georgia wideout George Pickens strong consideration for them because of his extraordinary speed and catch radius, not to mention he would block his own mother if she were lined up across from him. But in the end, I couldn’t justify passing on one of the best playmaking linebackers in the country, especially with another pick lurking just two spots later and a bunch of really good receivers still on the board. Maybe I’ve just watched too much Lions football over the last decade, but it has been a long time -- a very, very long time -- since they had a playmaker at linebacker. No offense to Derrick Barnes, but I just don’t think he’s it either. And given the opportunity to add someone like Dean, a speedster who just led the best, most athletic defense in the country in tackles for loss (10.5) -- and doing so after they already added the top edge rusher in the draft -- well, that would transform a Lions defense that was trending up anyway under coordinator Aaron Glenn. Give Glenn new playmakers at the first and second level, plus whatever receiver they like at the top of the second round, and I think the Lions would be in good shape to compete for a wild-card spot in 2022.) (3-9-22): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/03/kyle-meinkes-2022-nfl-mock-draft-10-detroit-lions-transform-their-front-seven-with-2-playmakers.html
NFL Real GM (2. Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan - The Lions are moving to more of a 4-man base defense, which suits Hutchinson as a power-to-speed DE pass rusher. His athletic testing was outstanding. Cannot rule out Travon Walker here. 32. Lions: George Pickens, WR, Georgia. Could be Jameson Williams, could be Jaquan Brisker, could even be Matt Corral. But Pickens so perfectly fits what new Lions OC Ben Johnson described as his ideal wideout during a Combine media breakout session that he gets the nod here.
34. Lions: Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss) (3-9-22): https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3448/2022-NFL-Mock-Draft-Post-Combine-Edition
NFL.com Zierlein (6. DE Aidan Hutchinson (Trade with Carolina): Hutchinson is well-liked around the league, but maybe not loved. He lacks explosive get-off and has below-average length, which may push him down a little bit.
32. WR Jameson Williams: Williams might not help the Lions much this year as he recovers from an ACL tear, but the long-term potential for the explosive deep-ball threat is what matters most.
) (3-8-22): https://www.nfl.com/news/lance-zierlein-2022-nfl-mock-draft-2-0-steelers-nab-kenny-pickett-travon-walker-
Athlonsports (2. Detroit Lions — Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan: There are few more perfect marriages of player, head coach and team need than the terror off the edge from just up the road in Ann Arbor landing with the Lions. Hutchinson didn't quite test like some of his peers at the Combine but did confirm his impressive, impressive tape.
32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams) — WR Jameson Williams: ACL tears are not the kind of injury teams fret about as much anymore and even if Williams takes a little longer in recovery, that's fine by the franchise that has their winning timetable on a different scale than others. Bottom line is he's an impact guy when in the lineup and has the potential to be a nifty No. 1 on a team that needs playmakers badly.
) (3-8-22): https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2022-nfl-mock-draft-first-round-predictions-post-scouting-combine
PFF Spielberger (2. DETROIT LIONS: QB MALIK WILLIS, LIBERTY (Big Board Rank: 22): The Lions get a jumpstart on their future, selecting quarterback Willis with the No. 2 overall pick while keeping quarterback Jared Goff in the fold for the 2022 season so that Willis has time to learn the NFL game. Willis had his ups and downs in 2021 but finished the season with a 91.6 overall grade and an 11% big-time throw rate while playing behind a shaky offensive line. Of all the quarterback prospects in this year’s class, Willis has the highest upside by a good margin. 32. DETROIT LIONS (VIA LAR): CB TRENT MCDUFFIE, WASHINGTON
PFN Miller (2. Detroit Lions: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon: There have been a ton of the usual whispers about Oregon prospects recently involving Kayvon Thibodeaux. Whether accurate or not, Thibodeaux should still see a ton of interest in the draft. Last season, the Lions began their rebuild when Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell attacked the defensive interior and hit on receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Now, they add another high-end prospect to the defensive line to help the Okwara brothers. Thibodeaux is a scheme-versatile pass rusher. He can play with his hand in the dirt or in a two-point stance. The Lions have other needs to address, but the value in the draft doesn’t add up here. There is no such thing as having too many good pass rushers, as the San Francisco 49ers taught us this season. 32. Detroit Lions: WR Skyy Moore: Skyy Moore is the closest route runner to Jerry Jeudy that I’ve seen over the past three draft classes. He’s a violent route runner, meaning his change of direction is so sudden it sends a shock down your spine. That suddenness extends to the line of scrimmage too, which is why I don’t believe he’ll struggle mightily with press coverage at the NFL level.
Moore possesses outrageous foot speed and flexibility but also an understanding of how to out-leverage defensive backs. He probably won’t ever be a true No. 1 receiver, but he’ll get open against man practically whenever he wants, so he could have a Hunter Renfrow-type impact alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown. That’s not bad for the final pick in this 2022 NFL Mock Draft.) (3-2-22): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2022-nfl-mock-draft-miller-march-2/
NFL.com Bucky Brooks (2. DE Aidan Hutchinson: Detroit coach Dan Campbell could fall in love with the ultra-athletic, high-motor pass rusher with Michigan roots. Hutchinson's relentlessness and superb technique could make him a double-digit sack artist early in his career.
32. DT Travon Walker: Detroit coach Dan Campbell could fall in love with the ultra-athletic, high-motor pass rusher with Michigan roots. Hutchinson's relentlessness and superb technique could make him a double-digit sack artist early in his career.
) (3-1-21): https://www.nfl.com/news/bucky-brooks-2022-nfl-mock-draft-2-0-panthers-take-first-qb-off-the-board-at-no-
O'HARA'S MOCK DRAFT (2. S Kyle Hamilton. The need for a pass rusher is obvious. The Lions had only 30 sacks in 2021. Hutchinson would be a good addition. No one should complain if the Lions take Hutchinson.
But Hamilton also is a superior prospect. At 6-3, 218 with speed and athleticism, he would add a valuable dimension to the secondary with the ability to roam sideline to sideline. In 31 career games at Notre Dame, Hamilton has 7.5 tackles for loss, eight interceptions and 24 passes defended -- with seven passes defended coming in a 2021 season shortened to seven games because of injury. 32. QB Malik Willis, Liberty. He's lacking in size at 6 feet, 221 pounds, but he's athletic with a live arm.) (2-28-21): https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-mock-draft-first-selections-hutchinson-olave-thibodeaux
PFF Palazzolo (2. DETROIT LIONS: S KYLE HAMILTON, NOTRE DAME (Big Board Rank: 2): Safety is usually not in consideration in the top few picks of the draft, but Hamilton has game-changing playmaking ability. His length and range bring incredible versatility to any defense, and he ranks in the 90th percentile in forcing incompletions compared to recent NFL prospects. 32. DETROIT LIONS (VIA LAR): QB SAM HOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA (Big Board Rank: 20): The second quarterback comes off the board, and it’s another situation where the team is in a position to exhibit patience. The Lions draft Howell with the fifth-year option in mind, and they can redshirt him behind Jared Goff in 2022 if necessary. Howell did his best work as a passer in 2020, so there are questions about his development, but he has the best track record as a passer among this quarterback class.) (2-28-22): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2022-nfl-mock-draft-jacksonville-jaguars-select-michigan-edge-aidan-hutchinson-sam-howell-heads-to-detroit-lions
PFF Gayle (PICK NO. 2: DETROIT LIONS: EDGE KAYVON THIBODEAUX, OREGON - ESPN’s Todd McShay voiced concerns with Thibodeaux’s stock on his podcast First Draft after talking with NFL evaluators at the 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl. McShay currently has Thibodeaux as the No. 7 overall player in the class and said that multiple people — “at least four different guys” — don’t view him as a lock for No. 1 or No. 2 overall and that he could fall out of the top-five picks in April’s draft. I don’t discredit what McShay has heard and do believe people in the NFL are lower on Thibodeaux than current media consensus, but my understanding is that such beliefs are not a product of his on-field performance or talent. And until there are legit football reasons backing his slide, he remains a lock for No. 2 overall for me. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound Thibodeaux earned a 91.3 PFF pass-rushing grade that ranked fourth among all Power Five edge defenders in 2021, behind only Hutchinson (93.6), South Carolina’s Kingsley Enagbare (92.5) and Oklahoma’s Nik Bonitto (92.5). Thibodeaux is a premier player at a premium position — throw need out the window if he’s available when Detroit is on the clock. PICK NO. 28: DETROIT LIONS (VIA L.A. RAMS): QB Matt Corral - (Big Board Rank: 34): Corral will be in the conversation for top quarterback in the 2022 class after wrapping up his Rebels career with back-to-back 85.0-plus PFF grades (2020 and 2021). He’ll get knocked in the evaluation process for Ole Miss’ RPO-heavy offense and a lack of strong tape when working past his first read, but Corral’s arm talent and athleticism are enough to build on at the next level if paired with an offensive coordinator who can mature his game. Even if Detroit benches or goes as far as to cut veteran quarterback Jared Goff, the team is on the hook for $30 million — the ninth-highest cap hit among NFL quarterbacks. It’s a sunk cost the Lions’ brass willfully signed up for when they received him, two first-round picks and a third-round pick in exchange for Matthew Stafford. That doesn’t mean Detroit has to start Goff and kick the can on their search for a franchise quarterback. Paying him $30 million to ride the pine while swinging the bat on a prospect like Corral is a better use of resources than watching him play Detroit out of the top-end quarterback prospects in 2023 to the tune of four-plus wins in 2022. 34. DETROIT LIONS: DB JALEN PITRE, BAYLOR
Yahoo (2. Detroit Lions - Michigan EDGE Aidan Hutchinson: Wouldn't count out Kayvon Thibodeaux here, as the Lions reportedly are fans of his athleticism and versatility. But Hutchinson just feels like the exact mold of tone setter the Lions are seeking. Dan Campbell would love this guy. The Lions are building this roster back up through the trenches. 32. Lions (via Los Angeles Rams)
Fox sports Rob Rang (2. Detroit Lions: S Kyle Hamilton - The Lions need a dynamic edge rusher and have a unique perspective on Kayvon Thibodeaux because last year’s top pick, Penei Sewell, faced him every day for two years at Oregon. Thibodeaux is arguably the most gifted rusher in this draft, but the inconsistency and injuries that characterized his college career are the antithesis of the traits Detroit GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell prioritize. As such, should the local hero, Hutchinson, be off the board, don’t be surprised if the Lions address their defense with Hamilton, the most unique talent in this class. 32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams): Nakobe Dean, ILB, Georgia - The Lions' top two tacklers at linebacker, Alex Anzalone and Jalen Reeves-Maybin, are pending free agents and might not be priorities to re-sign as the roster rebuild continues. The reigning Butkus Award winner would be an ideal replacement should he still be on the board. ) (2-15-21): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2022-nfl-mock-draft-edge-rushers-dominate-qbs-slide
NFL.com Frelund (2. DE Aidan Hutchinson: I’d put the chances proud Michigan alum Rich Eisen brings up Hutchinson's 15 pressures in the Wolverines' win over Ohio State on draft day at 99 percent. Hutchinson's burst (velocity off the line of scrimmage over three yards traveled) rates in the top 14 percent, and his ability to change direction and move inside on a tackle ranks in the top 15 percent in my 10-season sample. His run-stopping results in college also rate in the top 25 percentile at the position.
32. WR Jahan Dotson: Dotson's versatility as someone who could help in the slot and outside drives his fit here. His ability to accelerate in and out of breaks ranked in the top 15 percent of all FBS receivers. The Lions have a lot of needs to address, and adding a sure-handed pass catcher in the first round would be a cost savings at a top-five value position. PFF shows he dropped only two of his 93 catchable targets last season at Penn State.)
(2-11-22): https://www.nfl.com/news/cynthia-frelund-2022-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-who-teams-should-pick-to-win-now
PFF Galina (
2. DETROIT LIONS: CB DEREK STINGLEY, LSU:
There is no better player in the draft than Stingley. At LSU’s bowl practices in 2018, he was still the best cornerback on the field despite still being in high school. He parlayed that into one of the best freshman seasons PFF has ever seen in 2019 — he recorded the highest wins above average (WAA) by a non-quarterback that season. The next two seasons were marred by injuries but when he’s on the field, there is no one better. He's a true lockdown cornerback. 31. DETROIT LIONS: S LEWIS CINE, GEORGIA: The Lions had the second-worst safety group in the league last season, as it posted a 51.9 cumulative grade. Cine fixes that in a hurry. Cine has been used in a multitude of ways in Georgia's defense and fits Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's archetype for safeties.) (2-7-22): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2022-nfl-mock-draft-jacksonville-jaguars-select-mississippi-state-t-charles-cross-at-no-1-overall-kayvon-thibodeaux-lands-in-atlanta
PFF Monson (2. DETROIT LIONS: EDGE AIDAN HUTCHINSON, MICHIGAN -
Hutchinson is arguably the best player in the draft, and the Lions would be over the moon if he was still on the board at No. 2 overall. Hutchinson was elite this past season at Michigan, totaling 74 pressures from 429 pass-rushing snaps. He recorded a 94.5 overall PFF grade, which puts him in the same ballpark as the Bosa brothers and Myles Garrett, who have translated into dominant players at the next level. 32: DETROIT LIONS (VIA LAR): QB MALIK WILLIS, LIBERTY -
The Lions don’t need to make a move at quarterback in this draft, but they also have the kind of freedom to draft a guy with elite upside who needs some work. Willis has the most spectacular highlight reel tape of any of these quarterbacks but needs time in an NFL system to see if he can play the game in a different way. A sky-high scramble and sack rate this past season are areas of concern, but looking at his best throws will make some teams overlook a lot of negatives. His Senior Bowl week is huge for his draft stock.) (1-31-22): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2022-nfl-mock-draft-houston-texans-notre-dame-safety-kyle-hamilton-desmond-ridder-pick-9-denver-broncos
USA Today Middlehurst-Schwartz (2. Lions – Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Michigan: Scoring three wins in the final six weeks precluded Detroit from earning the No. 1 pick for the first time since 2009, but Lions fans need not worry about having to settle for a consolation prize. Thibodeaux and Hutchinson might be ranked as No. 1 and 1a by some, and Hutchinson presents a solid case that he's not necessarily the latter. After returning for his senior season, the 6-6, 265-pound defensive end overwhelmed opponents from start to finish en route to 14 sacks, a College Football Playoff berth and recognition as Heisman Trophy runner-up. Whether it's the local product or Thibodeaux who lands here, the Lions can't lose in scooping up a top-tier edge rusher who will change the complexion of their front. 26. Lions (from Rams) – Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State: Jared Goff ended the season on an upswing, thanks in large part to Amon-Ra St. Brown's late breakout. Maybe it would be a shrewd move, then, to invest in another polished and prolific target who can upgrade an otherwise flimsy receiving corps. Olave offers savvy beyond his years in his precise route-running, and he should add a needed vertical element to the passing attack.) (1-12-22): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2022/01/12/nfl-mock-draft-2022-first-round-quarterbacks-steelers/9182888002/
PFF Treash (2. DETROIT LIONS: EDGE KAYVON THIBODEAUX, OREGON: Thibodeaux is the Michelangelo's David of pass-rushers. The 6-foot-5, 258-pound edge defender has every trait NFL teams want on the edge at the next level, and he has grown immensely from a production standpoint after earning an 80.9 pass-rush grade as an underclassman.
Thibodeaux has started to show genuine refinement within his rushes and no longer relies on tools alone. As a result, he earned a 91.5 pass-rush grade in 2021 despite missing a couple of games early in the season due to injury. Opposing teams even started to scheme away from Thibodeaux to take him out of the game entirely — just as teams did with Chase Young a couple of years ago. 30. DETROIT LIONS: QB Malik Willis: From a tools perspective, Willis is in a class of his own. He is the most dangerous quarterback in college football from an athleticism perspective, and he possesses outstanding arm strength. He has recorded an 11% big-time throw rate and 94.5 rushing grade this season, both of which lead all FBS quarterbacks by a substantial margin.
At the same time, though, Willis is still fairly raw and going to be a bit of a project at the NFL level. This risky pick bodes well for a team like Detroit, who will have to stick with Jared Goff for the short term.) (1-3-22): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2022-nfl-mock-draft-jacksonville-jaguars-michigan-edge-aidan-hutchinson-no-1-overall-pick-denver-broncos-quarterback-matt-corral-ole-miss
Round 1 Pick 1 (31 DE, 9 S, 4 QB, 2 WR, 1 OT, 1 CB):
18 DE Aiden Hutchinson
10 DE Kayvon Thibodeaux
9 S Kyle Hamilton
4 QB Malik Willis
3 DE Travon Walker
2 WR Drake London
1 OT Ikem Ekwonu
1 CB Derek Stingley
Round 1 Pick 2 (19 QB, 14 WR, 6 S, 5 LB, 3 DT, 2 CB, 1 DE):
7 QB Matt Corral
4 LB Nakobe Dean
4 QB Sam Howell
3 QB Desmond Ridder
3 QB Malik Willis
3 WR Jahan Dotson
3 WR Jameson Williams
2 S Lewis Cine
2 WR George Pickens
2 WR Drake London
2 WR Treylon Burks
2 S Jaquan Brisker
2 DT Boye Mafe
2 S Daxton Hill
1 WR Chris Olave
1 WR Christian Watson
1 DT Travon Walker
1 CB Trent McDuffie
1 LB Devin Lloyd
1 QB Kenny Pickett
1 QB Carson Strong
1 CB Andrew Booth
1 DE George Karlafitis
Round 2 (4 S, 3 WR, 2 CB, 2 LB, 2 DE, 1 QB, 1 RB):
2 S Daxton Hill
2 LB Damone Clark
2 WR George Pickens
1 CB Kalir Elam
1 DE George Karlafitis
1 DE Drake Jackson
1 S Jalen Pitre
1 CB Martin Emerson
1 QB Matt Corral
1 RB Breece Hall
1 WR John Metchie
Round 3 (3 S, 2 LB, 1 WR, 1 CB):
1 WR David Bell
1 S Kerby Joseph
1 S Jalen Pitre
1 LB Damone Clark
1 CB Kyler Gordon
1 S Jaquan Brisker
1 LB Christian Harris
Round 3 Pick 97 (2 TE, 1 WR, 1 DT, 1 S):
1 DT Perrion Winfrey
1 WR Tre Turner
1 S JT Woods
1 TE Jeremy Ruckert
1 TE Grant Calcaterra
1 DE Michael Clemons
Round 5 (1 RB, 1 OT):
1 RB Ty Chandler
1 OT Matt Waletzko
Round 6 Pick 1 (1 CB):
1 CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart
Round 6 pick 2 (1 S):
1 S Qwynnterrio Cole
Round 7 pick 1 (1 DT):
1 DT Noah Eliss
