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2022 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Changes in both rounds.
Next update: Occasionally. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2022 NFL Mock Draft is based on my NFL Power Rankings, adjusting for playoff seeding in the 19-32 range.
NFL Draft Recent Links:
2025 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 11/20): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 7/24): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (10/26)
(More links to previous NFL mock drafts at the bottom of this page)


    *** 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. Houston Texans: John Metchie, WR, Alabama
    Will Fuller is gone, while Brandin Cooks is a ticking time bomb. The Texans are desperate for receiver help.

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

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  2. Detroit Lions: Josh Jobe, CB, Alabama
    The Lions need some cornerback help across from Jeff Okudah.

    Josh Jobe is a big, athletic cornerback with tremendous upside.

  3. Philadelphia Eagles: Shane Lee, LB, Alabama
    The Eagles have one of the worst linebacking corps in the NFL that they need to address.

    Shane Lee was able to start as a freshman because of Dylan Moses’ torn ACL, and he was impressive.

  4. New York Jets: Brandon Smith, DE/OLB, Penn State
    The Jets signed Carl Lawson, but they still need one more potent edge rusher to fix this position.

    Brandon Smith hasn’t done much yet at Penn State, but he’s a very athletic edge rusher with tremendous upside.

    Pick change; previously Brenton Cox, DE/OLB



  5. Las Vegas Raiders: Kenyon Green, G, Texas A&M
    Despite selecting Alex Leatherwood in the opening round, the Raiders still need to improve their regressing offensive line.

    Kenyon Green is a former five-star recruit tackle, but he may have to play guard at the next level.

    Pick change; previously Ikem Ekwonu, G

  6. Atlanta Falcons: Kedon Slovis, QB, USC
    The Falcons could use this pick on their quarterback of the future.

    Kedon Slovis showed tremendous potential as a freshman at USC, completing 72 percent of his passes on an 8.9 YPA figure.

    Pick change; previously Master Teague, RB

  7. Green Bay Packers: Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State
    The Packers could finally obtain a solid No. 2 receiver with this pick.

    Jahan Dotson caught 52 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns in just nine games in 2020. The 5-11 receiver made a big leap in production from the previous year.



  8. Jacksonville Jaguars: D.J. Dale, DT, Alabama
    The Jaguars need to find a replacement for Calais Campbell after all these years.

    D.J. Dale wasn’t highly productive in 2019, but he was a key rotational player on Alabama’s defensive line. It says a lot that Dale was able to see time despite his inexperience.

  9. Dallas Cowboys: Jaxson Kirkland, OT, Washington
    How much longer can Tyron Smith last in the NFL? It seems as though he’s been injured ever since his infamous bulging disc.

    Jaxson Kirkland moved to left tackle in 2020 and didn’t surrender a single sack.

    Pick change; previously Master Teague, RB



  10. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tyler Shough, QB, Texas Tech
    This might be Pittsburgh’s opportunity to find a successor for Ben Roethlisberger.

    Tyler Shough (6-5, 215) took over for Justin Herbert in 2020. He has great potential and is a feisty competitor. He has a great mix of arm strength, size and athleticism. He has since moved to Texas Tech as a graduate transfer.

    Pick change; previously J.J. Enagbare, DE/OLB

  11. New Orleans Saints: George Pickens, WR, Georgia
    The Saints have needed a No. 2 receiver across from Michael Thomas for quite some time.

    George Pickens had an amazing freshman season. He has nice size (6-3), tremendous athleticism and a wide catch radius.

    Pick change; previously Jadon Haselwood, WR

  12. Cincinnati Bengals: Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State
    Riley Reiff is just a temporary solution at tackle. The Bengals will need help there for the long haul.

    Charles Cross has great feet as a former five-star recruit.

    Pick change; previously Rasheed Walker, OT



  13. New England Patriots: Drake London, WR, USC
    The Patriots can’t possibly win with Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne as their top receivers. Mac Jones needs help.

    Drake London has mismatch size, and he could be in for a big 2021 season with other receivers gone.

    Pick change; previously Chris Olave, WR

  14. Chicago Bears: Cade Mays, OT, Tennessee
    The Bears used a second-round pick on Teven Jenkins, but they then cut Charles Leno, so they still need a tackle.

    Cade Mays was a five-star recruit, and he has the potential to be an elite left tackle.

    Pick change; previously Wanya Morris, OT






  15. Atlanta Falcons: Jadon Haselwood, WR, Oklahoma
    The Falcons will need a replacement for Julio Jones, so perhaps they can use Tennessee’s pick on another Alabama receiver.

    Jadon Haselwood is a large (6-2, 206) receiver who showcased his big-time play-making ability as a mere freshman.

    Pick change; previously John Metchie, WR

  16. New York Jets: Isaiah Spiller, RB, Texas A&M
    The Jets waited until the fifth round to take a running back, so they could address that need with this pick.

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

  17. New York Giants: Luke Matthews, C, Texas A&M
    Center is still a weakness for the Giants, so this is a way to give Daniel Jones more help.

    The latest member of the famed Matthews family to enter the NFL, Luke Matthews is a very intelligent blocker who can play both guard and center.



  18. Miami Dolphins: Christopher Hinton, DE/DT, Michigan
    The Dolphins could stand to get stronger on the defensive line.

    Christopher Hinton didn’t get to do much as a freshman, but he has high upside and could be a major contributor in the near future.

  19. Minnesota Vikings: Jalen Green, CB, Texas
    Jeff Gladney has developed some off-the-field issues, so the Vikings may give up on him in the near future.

    Jalen Green has shown great coverage ability in his first season as a starter.

    Pick change; previously Andrew Booth Jr., CB




  20. Indianapolis Colts: Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
    T.Y. Hilton is a regressing player, so he’ll need to be replaced at some point in the near future.

    Treylon Burks is a 6-foot-3 receiver with good speed.

  21. Washington Redskins: Carson Strong, QB, Nevada
    The Redskins will use an early pick on a quarterback if Taylor Heinicke disappoints.

    Carson Strong completed 70 percent of his passes in 2020, all while maintaining a 27:4 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

  22. Seattle Seahawks: Logan Brown, OT, Wisconsin
    Will the Seahawks ever fix their offensive line? Perhaps this will be the time.

    Logan Brown has amazing power as a former five-star recruit.

  23. Baltimore Ravens: Frank Ladson Jr., WR, Clemson
    The Ravens drafted Rashod Bateman in the first round, but they still could use another receiver.

    Frank Ladson Jr. didn’t get much of an opportunity in 2019 – he caught nine passes – but the five-star recruit will have a larger role next year.

  24. Los Angeles Chargers: Jermaine Johnson, DE, Florida State
    The Chargers will give Jerry Tillery one more chance to prove himself before replacing him.

    Jermaine Johnson, who left Georgia for Florida State, has good speed off the edge.

    Pick change; previously LaBryan Ray, DT



  25. Arizona Cardinals: LaBryan Ray, DT, Alabama
    The Cardinals obtained J.J. Watt this offseason, but he’s obviously not a long-term solution on the defensive line.

    LaBryan Ray flashed a bit alongside Quinnen Williams and now has a larger role on Alabama.

    Pick change; previously Zacch Pickens, DT

  26. Los Angeles Rams: Baylor Cupp, TE, Texas A&M
    Much like the Jaguars, apparently, the Rams lost Gerald Everett, so he’ll need to be replaced.

    Baylor Cupp is a tremendous athlete with great size (6-6, 245), but he missed 2019 with a fractured leg.



  27. Cleveland Browns: Zachary Carter, DT, Florida
    The Browns lost Sheldon Richardson, so they may want to obtain an interior presence on the defensive line.

  28. Denver Broncos: R.J. Roderick, S, South Carolina
    Kareem Jackson turns 34 prior to the 2022 NFL Draft, so the Broncos may want to add a new safety.

    NFL advance scouts have been very impressed with R.J. Roderick, according to Charlie Campbell.

    Pick change; previously Zacch Pickens, DT

  29. San Francisco 49ers: Jordan Battle, S, Alabama
    Jaquiski Tartt is an impending free agent who may have to be replaced.

    Jordan Battle showed big upside in Alabama’s secondary last year.

    Pick change; previously Bubba Bolden, S

  30. Buffalo Bills: Ventrell Miller, LB, Florida
    Tremaine Edmunds might be on his way out next offseason, so here’s a potential replacement.

    Ventrell Miller is a fast linebacker who has become a nice play-maker in Florida’s defense.

    Pick change; previously Damone Clark, LB

  31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: C.J. Verdell, RB, Oregon
    Leonard Fournette was re-signed for 2021, but he may not be around after this season.

    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.

  32. Kansas City Chiefs: Trey Knox, WR, Arkansas
    Sammy Watkins is gone, so the Chiefs will want to find a No. 2 receiver at some point.

    Trey Knox has both the size (6-5, 218) and speed to be a first-round pick whenever he declares for the NFL Draft.





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