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2022 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. Changes in both rounds.
Next update: Occasionally. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

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

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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. Detroit Lions: Drake London, WR, USC
    The Lions have a major void of talent at receiver, so they’ll need to spend multiple early picks to address the position.

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

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    Pick change; previously Treylon Burks, WR

  2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Darian Kinnard, OT, Kentucky
    The Jaguars need to add some protection to help Trevor Lawrence.

    Darian Kinnard has surprising athleticism for his 340-pound frame.

    Pick change; previously Daniel Faalele, OT

  3. Houston Texans: Alec Pierce, WR, Cincinnati
    Will Fuller is gone, while Brandin Cooks is a ticking time bomb. The Texans are desperate for receiver help.

    The 6-3 Alec Pierce has a great size and speed combination.

  4. New York Giants: Chasen Hines, G, LSU
    The interior offensive line is still a weakness for the Giants, so this is a way to give Daniel Jones more help.

    Chasen Hines is a massive interior lineman (6-3, 349) who needs to work on pass protection.



  5. Miami Dolphins: C.J. Verdell, RB, Oregon
    The Dolphins can’t evaluate the running back talent on their team, so they’ll need to find a new player at the position.

    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.

    Pick change; previously Isaiah Spiller, RB

  6. New York Jets: Jalen Wydermyer, TE, Texas A&M
    The Jets need to give Zach Wilson as many weapons as possible. A better tight end is needed.

    Jalen Wydermyer had a big sophomore campaign. He’s a big tight end (6-5, 260) and has terrific receiving ability.

  7. Philadelphia Eagles: Damone Clark, LB, LSU
    The Eagles have one of the worst linebacking corps in the NFL that they need to address.

    Damone Clark could be the next great LSU linebacker with his size and speed.

    Pick change; previously Demarvioun Overshown, LB

  8. Philadelphia Eagles: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
    I’ll be shocked if Jalen Reagor makes a big leap in 2021. I believe the Eagles will want to upgrade him.

    Chris Olave has a good mix of size (6-1, 185) and speed. He was a big play-maker at the end of 2019.



  9. Seattle Seahawks: Alontae Taylor, CB, Tennessee
    Seattle’s secondary is a disaster. The team desperately needs help in that area.

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

    Pick change; previously Andrew Booth Jr., CB

  10. Washington Redskins: Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina
    The Redskins will use an early pick on a quarterback, especially after Taylor Heinicke’s dreadful performance at Buffalo.

    Sam Howell threw for 38 touchdowns in 2019, which was a Division I-A record for a freshman. He doesn’t have ideal size (6-1, 225), but there’s no doubting his throwing ability.

  11. New England Patriots: Amare Barno, DE, Virginia Tech
    The Patriots could use edge-rushing help to allow them to defeat Josh Allen.

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



  12. San Francisco 49ers: R.J. Roderick, S, South Carolina
    Jaquiski Tartt is an impending free agent who may have to be replaced.

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

  13. Atlanta Falcons: DeMarvin Leal, DE/DT, Texas A&M
    The Falcons have no pass rush, so they need to add talent to their defensive line.

    DeMarvin Leal was dominant to close out the 2020 campaign, so he has lots of promise heading into 2021.

    Pick change; previously Darian Kinnard, OT



  14. New York Jets: D’Vonte Price, RB, Florida International
    The Jets waited until the fifth round to take a running back, so they could address that need with this pick.

    D’Vonte Price has a nice combination of size and quickness.

  15. Chicago Bears: Jayln Armour-Davis, CB, Alabama
    The Bears have some serious problems at cornerback after losing Kyle Fuller this offseason.

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

    Pick change; previously Roger McCreary, CB






  16. Cleveland Browns: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
    I don’t anticipate Odell Beckham Jr. being on the roster much longer, so the Browns could be interested in another receiver.

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

  17. Kansas City Chiefs: John Metchie, WR, Alabama
    Sammy Watkins is gone, so the Chiefs will want to find a No. 2 receiver at some point.

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

    Pick change; previously Drake London, WR

  18. Denver Broncos: Nick Bonitto, DE/OLB, Oklahoma
    Von Miller may not be around much longer, so the Broncos will need to find another dynamic edge rusher sometime soon.

    Nick Bonitto is a tweener, but can serve as an edge-rushing specialist in a 3-4 system.



  19. Pittsburgh Steelers: Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati
    The Steelers need to find a replacement for Ben Roethlisberger this upcoming offseason.

    Desmond Ridder has impressed this year. He has shown an improved ability to work through progression, and he’s good at using his feet to extend plays.




  20. Minnesota Vikings: Ed Ingram, G, LSU
    The Vikings have a weak offensive line they’ll need to address this upcoming offseason.

    Ed Ingram is a tough run blocker who has displayed some athleticism.

  21. New Orleans Saints: Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh
    The Saints will obviously need to find a long-term replacement for Drew Brees.

    Kenny Pickett is an accurate passer with nice size.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Dallas Cowboys: Smoke Monday, S, Auburn
    The Cowboys continue to have huge problems in the secondary that they must address.

    Smoke Monday has great tackling ability.



  25. Cincinnati Bengals: Zakoby McClain, LB, Auburn
    The Bengals have needed linebacker help since Vontaze Burfict left the team. Logan Wilson has played well, but another linebacker is needed.

    Zakoby McClain is a tackling machine who needs to improve his pass coverage.

  26. Los Angeles Chargers: Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State
    Jared Cook is just a temporary solution as a replacement for Hunter Henry. Here’s a long-term option.

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



  27. Green Bay Packers: Phidarian Mathis, DT, Alabama
    The Packers have been weak to the run for way too long. They need to do something to fix this issue.

    Phidarian Mathis has excellent athleticism and upside.

  28. Los Angeles Rams: Sevyn Banks, CB, Ohio State
    The Rams lost some cornerback talent this past offseason, so they may want to add to their secondary.

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

  29. Buffalo Bills: Terrell Bernard, LB, Baylor
    Tremaine Edmunds might be on his way out next offseason, so here’s a potential replacement.

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

  30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn
    Cornerback is the one weak group on Tampa Bay’s roster.

    Roger McCreary is only 5-11, but he has amazing coverage skills.

    Pick change; previously Jayln Armour-Davis, CB

  31. Baltimore Ravens: Garrett Wilson, QB, Ohio State
    The Ravens drafted Rashod Bateman in the first round, but they still could use another receiver.

    Pick change; previously John Metchie, WR

  32. Arizona Cardinals: Will McDonald, DE/OLB, Iowa State
    Both Chandler Jones and J.J. Watt are in their 30s, so they’ll need to find some successors.

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





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