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2022 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Changes in all three rounds.
Next update: Occasionally. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2022 NFL Mock Draft is based on the 2022 NFL Draft Order.

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Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (3/23)
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    *** This mock draft will be updated each week. Check out old versions of this 2022 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***




  1. Jacksonville Jaguars: John Metchie, WR, Alabama
    Laviska Shenault and Marvin Jones have been major disappointments this year, so the Jaguars will want to find another receiver to pair with D.J. Chark.

    John Metchie has a tendency to make big plays for Alabama’s offense.

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    Pick change; previously Drake London, WR

  2. Detroit Lions: Tariq Castro-Fields, CB, Penn State
    Jeff Okudah looks like a bust thus far, but even if he pans out, the Lions still need cornerback help for their horrendous secondary.

    Tariq Castro-Fields has drawn comparisons to Marlon Humphrey. He has great ball skills and happens to be very fast.

  3. New York Giants: Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State
    Evan Engram has been the subject of trade rumors, so the Giants will need to find a new tight end if Engram is moved.

    Charlie Kolar is a quality route runner who has nice hands.

  4. Houston Texans: Isaiah Spiller, RB, Texas A&M
    Bill O’Brien may disagree, but it’s a sad state of affairs to have Rex Burkhead as your lead back. The Texans need someone new to complement their next franchise quarterback.

    Isaiah Spiller rushed for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns in 2020. He did OK as a receiver out of the backfield.



  5. New York Jets: Zamir White, RB, Georgia
    Michael Carter looks like a solid running back, but I’m sure the Jets will want to find a better complement for him.

    Zamir White has been an impressive back in Georgia’s committee this year.

  6. Jacksonville Jaguars: Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia
    The Jaguars really struggle to defend the middle of the field, so they need to find upgrades for their linebacking corps.

    Nakobe Dean is an athletic and instinctive linebacker.

  7. Washington Redskins: Jayln Armour-Davis, CB, Alabama
    The Redskins have a huge problem in their secondary, so they could double up on cornerbacks.

    Jayln Armour-Davis is a 6-1 cornerback with a good skill set.

    Pick change; previously Akayleb Evans, CB

  8. Seattle Seahawks: Amare Barno, DE, Virginia Tech
    The Seahawks have no pass rush, so they’ll need to add defensive linemen to their roster this offseason.

    NFL advance scouts were impressed with Amare Barno’s 2020 tape that saw him accumulate 6.5 sacks.

    Pick change; previously Ali Gaye, DE



  9. Chicago Bears: Terrell Bernard, LB, Baylor
    Danny Trevathan is an aging player who will need to be replaced soon.

    Terrell Bernard has three-down starting potential for the NFL.

  10. Minnesota Vikings: Travis Jones, NT, Connecticut
    Michael Pierce hasn’t been able to stay healthy. The Vikings must improve against the run.

  11. Cleveland Browns: Ali Gaye, DE, LSU
    The Browns need to improve their pass rush outside of Myles Garrett.

    Ali Gaye has huge upside, but hasn’t quite lived up to it yet at LSU.

    Pick change; previously Sam Williams, DE



  12. Atlanta Falcons: Brenton Cox, DE/OLB, Florida
    The Falcons haven’t possessed a potent edge rusher in a long while. They can begin to bolster their defense by finding one.

    Brenton Cox has a nice skill set and plenty of athleticism and upside.

  13. Denver Broncos: James Skalski, LB, Clemson
    The Broncos need some help defending the middle of the field, so they’re expected to target a linebacker.

    James Skalski is a solid player, but could use a nice combine to show teams that he has greater upside.

    Pick change; previously Aqeel Glass, QB



  14. Baltimore Ravens: C.J. Verdell, RB, Oregon
    We’ve learned that the Ravens don’t have the best depth at running back behind J.K. Dobbins.

    C.J. Verdell is a 200-pound back with explosive ability and plus catching skills. It didn’t take him very long to win the starting job as a redshirt freshman.

  15. New York Giants: Leo Chenal, LB, Wisconsin
    The Giants’ linebacking corps is starved for talent aside from Blake Martinez.

    Leo Chenal is a hard-hitting, two-down run defender. Coverage could be a problem in the NFL.

    Pick change; previously James Skalski, LB






  16. Houston Texans: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
    The Texans will need to find multiple new receivers soon, given their lack of talent at the position.

    Zay Flowers is a 5-10 receiver, but he has game-breaking speed.

    Pick change; previously John Metchie, WR

  17. Pittsburgh Steelers: Akayleb Evans, CB, Tulsa
    The Steelers have some aging cornerbacks they’ll need to replace in the near future.

    Akayleb Evans has good speed and athleticism to go along with his 6-1 frame.

    Pick change; previously Jayln Armour-Davis, CB

  18. Las Vegas Raiders: Calvin Austin, WR, Memphis
    The Raiders need a new downfield threat in the wake of Henry Ruggs’ arrest.

    Calvin Austin is small receiver (5-9) but is very fast and elusive.



  19. Indianapolis Colts: Myles Jones, CB, Texas A&M
    The Colts have a weak cornerback group, which will get much worse when Xavier Rhodes leaves.

    Myles Jones is a 6-3 cornerback, but needs to pack on some muscle onto his frame.




  20. Miami Dolphins: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
    Xavien Howard always seems to be the subject of trade rumors, so the Dolphins could obtain a cornerback early in the 2022 NFL Draft.

    Kyler Gordon is a solid cornerback, though he doesn’t get many turnovers.

  21. Philadelphia Eagles: John Ridgeway, DT, Arkansas
    Fletcher Cox has entered his 30s, so the Eagles may want to think about finding a successor.

    John Ridgeway has a nice combination of size and speed.

  22. Los Angeles Chargers: Will Mallory, TE, Miami
    The Chargers need a long-term answer at tight end to replace Hunter Henry.

  23. New England Patriots: Alontae Taylor, CB, Tennessee
    The Patriots lost Stephon Gilmore, so they may want to obtain another cornerback.

    The speedy Alontae Taylor has put together some great tape as a corner in the SEC.

  24. Arizona Cardinals: Zion Johnson, G, Boston College
    The Cardinals could stand to add to their offensive line to protect Kyler Murray.

    Zion Johnson played tackle at Boston College, but his size and length limitations may force him to guard.



  25. Buffalo Bills: Juanyeh Thomas, S, Georgia Tech
    The Bills have a couple of safeties in their 30s, so they may want a young player at the position.

    Juanyeh Thomas has nice speed and athleticism.

  26. Cincinnati Bengals: Sevyn Banks, CB, Ohio State
    The Bengals could stand to add some talent at cornerback to defend the gifted recievers in the AFC North.

    Ohio State’s secondary struggled in 2020, but not when it came to Sevyn Banks’ coverage.



  27. Dallas Cowboys: Josh Thompson, CB, Texas
    Dallas’ secondary looked weak in the Thanksgiving loss to the Raiders.

    Josh Thompson doesn’t have great ball skills, but he covers well.

  28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Quay Walker, LB, Georgia
    Lavonte David doesn’t have many years left, so the Buccaneers could add another linebacker.

    Quay Walker has potential, but hasn’t quite lived up to it.

  29. Kansas City Chiefs: Coby Bryant, CB, Cincinnati
    The Chiefs could stand to add another cornerback to help stop Justin Herbert.

    Coby Bryant made some clutch shots, I mean interceptions during the 2020 season. He has some speed concerns.

  30. Denver Broncos: Bubba Bolden, S, Miami
    The Broncos will need to find a long-term replacement for Kareem Jackson.

  31. Tennessee Titans: Will McDonald, DE/OLB, Iowa State
    The Titans could stand to add another edge rusher to make their pass rush even more potent.

    Will McDonald is an athletic edge rusher with lots of upside, but figures to be a liability against the run.

  32. Green Bay Packers: MoMo Sanogo, LB, Ole Miss
    The Packers could stand to upgrade the middle of the field with a mid-round selection on a linebacker.





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