2022 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Jets commerce as much as choose first large receiver, Derek Stingley Jr. soars up draft board

The market shifted wildly Monday with Walker now the favourite. I am really form of mad at myself for not transferring Hutch out of right here earlier. Hutch’s arms do not meet Trent Baalke’s necessities by way of size, and he performed for Jim Harbaugh in faculty. No likelihood Baalke offers Harbs that shine at first total. There may be nonetheless a small likelihood this might nonetheless be an OL (Ickey most definitely), however I am going to experience with Walker.

The straightforward transfer is to place Hutch right here, and he could very nicely be the No. 2 total decide. However Thibs has large upside and Brad Holmes was laser locked in on him via this course of. The Lions even have intel through his former teammate Penei Sewell. An excessive amount of is product of the Michigan stuff and Dan Campbell making the collection of “certainly one of his guys” right here.

I have been pondering OL right here for the Texans for some time now, or possibly even the very best accessible EDGE participant. However this can be a “unhealthy” draft class and there aren’t many elite gamers. One man who would possibly flip that narrative is Sting, who would have been a stone-cold lock at No. 1 this 12 months if the one factor folks noticed was his 2019 tape. Abilities are repeatable, so why would not the Texans attain for the celebrities with certainly one of their first-round picks?

Surprising drop right here for Hutchinson given how the draft course of has performed out, but it surely’s not likely that unrealistic to assume he falls right here, and even additional. He has the manufacturing, however lacks the traits NFL groups need from high draft picks, and it is potential he is extra of a ground than ceiling man. The Jets would possible be fairly thrilled so as to add a “secure” edge rusher they by no means thought they’d see on this spot.

The Giants are in a bizarre spot as a result of they’ve Andrew Thomas, however he wasn’t drafted by this regime and Ickey is the very best participant on the board at this level.

The Jets stole Hutch at 4 and now can transfer as much as seize Williams. New York has been in on each commerce block WR, and we noticed GM Joe Douglas transfer as much as get his man in Alijah Vera-Tucker final 12 months. Williams can do what the Jets needed Tyreek to do and assist out Zach Wilson by offering a deep menace. The Jets aren’t a 2022 playoff group, so no want for Williams to be prepared ASAP, though I are likely to assume he shall be again means earlier from his ACL damage than anybody anticipated. If the Jets NEED to make this transfer, 38 will get it executed instantly. If not they will throw 69 and another stuff at Carolina. (Scott Fitterer likes to commerce down.) Seattle was a consideration right here for certain.

James Bradberry is sort of a assure to be gone from the roster by the beginning of the season, and “Sauce” offers them a second stud participant within the high 10 of this draft.

The Falcons traded Matt Ryan and accurately acknowledged they’re rebooting. At No. 8, you possibly can take a secure play or simply draft the largest bodily freak the NFL has ever seen. Reminder — Davis weighs 340 kilos and ran a sub-five 40. If somebody yells “two-down participant” at you simply ignore it. Davis is Thanos.

Predicting a Seahawks draft decide is like predicting what sort of temper your vital different shall be in while you get up. There’s a whole lot of variance. Johnson was getting top-five warmth this week and is simply random sufficient to be the Seahawks’ first-round decide. Positively considered Evan Neal right here.

Dream state of affairs for Carolina? There are some medical considerations with Neal, however he has dominated at a place the Panthers sorely want. Simply commerce down, get extra picks and draft the lineman. If this commerce occurs and the Seahawks take Neal, I am not 100% certain what the Panthers do, however the Carolina entrance workplace would register blood for this proper now.

Kyle Hamilton was positively a consideration right here, however the Commanders should do no matter they will to make the Carson Wentz experiment succeed.

Everybody factors to protection for the Vikings, however Adam Thielen is not assured after this 12 months, so let’s give Justin Jefferson a companion in crime transferring ahead.

That is most likely too late for Cross, whose over/beneath has dropped to six.5 with a ton of juice to the beneath. However with the best way issues fell, he simply occurs to drop greater than anticipated. Locking in three OL within the high 10 is simply powerful given the entire board accessible right here.

Jordan Davis was going to be my decide right here (the Haloti Ngata comps), however with the large man from Georgia gone, the Ravens shore up their secondary as a substitute.

The Eagles really feel like a chief candidate to dip again into the WR pool, regardless of their first-round investments the previous couple of years.

The thought of the Saints buying and selling in entrance of the Chargers simply to draft an OL appears loopy, but it surely does not imply they will not draft an OL right here.

There’s completely nothing incorrect with doubling and tripling down on safety for Justin Herbert should you’re the Chargers.

Linderbaum’s extremely rated however falling as a result of … folks do not desire a heart? He will get Jason Kelce comps, so why not seize him to exchange … Jason Kelce?

Perhaps I find yourself wanting silly for having Hamilton drop this far, however this primary spherical goes to be large open.

The Steelers have made it very apparent they’d be keen to take a QB right here, and with Willis falling to them at 20, the upside of what Kevin Colbert may go away the franchise in his closing draft is just too tantalizing to disregard.

The Pats must revamp the offensive line, particularly while you’ve acquired a younger QB like Mac Jones it is advisable to defend. Clearly a commerce down is a consideration right here.

It might be unimaginable if the Packers DIDN’T draft a large receiver within the first spherical Thursday night time. Individuals would go nuts for like 24 straight hours. I am form of rooting for it.

Fairly apparent spot of want for the Cardinals with Chandler Jones leaving in free company.

Checks the “official go to” field for the Cowboys, who secretly must reload on their offensive line because of attrition over the previous couple of years from what was as soon as the league’s greatest unit.

I do know everybody loves mocking a RB to the Payments, however I feel they will be taught a lesson on that from their convention rivals within the Chiefs, who seem to have burned a primary rounder on Clyde Edwards-Helaire. It is a luxurious decide, and Brandon Beane/Sean McDermott do not strike me as something aside from lunchpail guys.

I am going to chunk on the Mike Vrabel/Luke Fickel connection right here and provides the Titans a substitute for Ryan Tannehill, who would not appear thrilled about one thing. I might guess it is contract associated and/or entails Tennessee searching for a brand new QB.

Perhaps they go protection right here, however let’s not neglect Chris Godwin’s coming off a torn ACL and Tom Brady is lastly executed — ONE WOULD HOPE — pounding the desk for Antonio Brown.

The Packers may completely go two wideouts right here, however I would anticipate they wish to add a defensive piece within the first spherical as nicely.

The Chiefs have a “want” at wideout because of the Tyreek Hill commerce, however they’ve a whole lot of wants on the opposite aspect of the ball, too.

Not precisely an ideal substitute for Hill, however an affordable choice who can have time to develop in Andy Reid’s offense.

After utilizing free company to shore up their offensive line, the Bengals can use the draft to get some depth at cornerback.

The offseason damage is a priority, however the Lions aren’t a “subsequent 12 months” group to allow them to be affected person with a possible star on a reduction. Moreover, the first-round choice permits them to make the most of the fifth-year choice if Ojabo finally ends up creating right into a star.