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2022 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. 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.

NFL Draft Recent Links:
2025 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 12/11): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3
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Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/23)
(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. Detroit Lions: Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn
    Jeff Okudah looks like a bust thus far, but even if he pans out, the Lions still need cornerback help for their horrendous secondary.

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

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  2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Drake London, WR, USC
    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.

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

    Pick change; previously John Metchie, WR

  3. Houston Texans: C.J. Verdell, RB, Oregon
    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.

    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.

  4. 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.



  5. 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.

  6. Seattle Seahawks: Terrell Bernard, LB, Baylor
    The Seahawks have struggled to defend the middle of the field this year, as Bobby Wagner has seemingly lost a step.

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

  7. Chicago Bears: Demarvioun Overshown, LB, Texas
    Danny Trevathan is an aging player who will need to be replaced soon.

    Demarvioun Overshown was flying all over the field in Texas’ impressive Week 1 win versus Louisiana.

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



  9. Houston Texans: John Metchie, WR, Alabama
    The Texans will need to find multiple new receivers soon, given their lack of talent at the position.

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

    Pick change; previously George Pickens, WR

  10. Atlanta Falcons: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
    The Falcons have no idea if Calvin Ridley will ever play for them again. They needed receiver help even when he was playing.

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

  11. 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.



  12. Philadelphia Eagles: LaBryan Ray, DT, Alabama
    Fletcher Cox has entered his 30s, so the Eagles may want to think about finding a successor.

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

  13. New York Giants: James Skalski, LB, Clemson
    The Giants’ linebacking corps is starved for talent aside from Blake Martinez.

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



  14. 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.

  15. Denver Broncos: Henry To’o To’o, LB, Alabama
    The Broncos need some help defending the middle of the field, so they’re expected to target a linebacker.






  16. Las Vegas Raiders: Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama
    The Raiders need a new downfield threat in the wake of Henry Ruggs’ arrest.

    Jalen Tolbert has shown some big -play ability, but level of competition is obviously a question mark.

  17. Indianapolis Colts: Sevyn Banks, CB, Ohio State
    The Colts have a weak cornerback group, which will get much worse when Xavier Rhodes leaves.

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

    Pick change; previously Akayleb Evans, CB

  18. Pittsburgh Steelers: John Ridgeway, DT, Arkansas
    The Steelers haven’t been as strong against the run this season.

    John Ridgeway has a nice combination of size and speed.



  19. 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.




  20. Washington Redskins: Myles Jones, CB, Texas A&M
    The Redskins’ secondary has been a huge disappointment this year, so they must address it this offseason.

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

  21. Los Angeles Chargers: Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota
    Bryan Bulaga hasn’t been able to stay healthy, so the Chargers may draft his replacement.

    Daniel Faalele has massive size at 379 pounds, but he has shocking quickness and athleticism for someone his size.

  22. 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.

  23. Cincinnati Bengals: Josh Thompson, CB, Texas
    The Bengals could stand to add some talent at cornerback to defend the gifted recievers in the AFC North.

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

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



  25. Baltimore Ravens: D’Vonte Price, RB, Florida International
    We’ve learned that the Ravens don’t have the best depth at running back behind J.K. Dobbins.

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

  26. 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.

    Pick change; previously Desmond Ridder, QB



  27. Dallas Cowboys: Akayleb Evans, CB, Tulsa
    Dallas’ secondary looked weak in the Thanksgiving loss to the Raiders.

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

    Pick change; previously Coby Bryant, CB

  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: Ventrell Miller, LB, Florida
    The Chiefs have endured issues at linebacker for quite some time.

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

  30. 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.

  31. New England Patriots: George Pickens, WR, Georgia
    The Patriots need to give Mac Jones more receiving talent.

    George Pickens had an amazing freshman season, but took a step backward in 2020 with worse quarterbacking. He has nice size (6-3), tremendous athleticism and a wide catch radius.

    Pick change; previously Wan’Dale Robinson, WR

  32. 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.





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Other 2012 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/26) /Pick History (4/23) /Emmitt Mock (4/19) /Not Mock (4/19) /Backward Mock (4/17) /Celebrity (4/15) /Goals (4/10) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/6) /Greg Cox (9/9)
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2013 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2013 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/25) /GM Mock (4/21) /Charlie's Trade Mock (4/20) /Goals (4/19) /Rapid Reader Mock (4/18) /Emmitt Mock (4/14) /Not Mock (4/13) /Pick History (4/5) /Backward Mock (4/4) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/7) /Archived 2013 NFL Mock Drafts
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2014 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 5/10): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2014 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (5/8) /Goals (5/3) /Not Mock (4/27) /Emmitt Mock (4/20) /Trades Mock (4/13) /Celebrity Mock (4/11) /Backward Mock (4/4) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/6) /Overreaction Mock (12/30)
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2015 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 5/2): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2015 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/30) /Goals (4/25) /Not Mock (4/19) /Emmitt Mock (4/17) /Trades Mock (4/12) /Celebrity Mock (4/10) /Backward Mock (4/3) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/5) /Overreaction Mock (12/29)
2016 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2016 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/30): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2016 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/28) /Combo (5/8) /Goals (4/23) /Not Mock (4/22) /Emmitt Mock (4/17) /Trades Mock (4/16) /Celebrity Mock (4/10) /Backward Mock (4/7) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/6) /Overreaction Mock (1/4)
2017 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2017 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/29): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
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2018 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2018 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/26) /Combo (5/6) /Goals (4/21) /Not Mock (4/20) /Emmitt Mock (4/15) /Trades Mock (4/13) /Backward Mock (4/8) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/11) /Senior Bowl (1/27)
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2019 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2019 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/25) /Combo (5/5) /Goals (4/20) /Not Mock (4/18) /Witten Mock (4/14) /Trades Mock (4/12) /Emmitt Mock (4/7) /Backward Mock (4/5) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/10) /Senior Bowl Mock (1/26) /Video Mock (1/8) /Overreaction Mock (12/31)
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2020 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2020 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/23) /Combo (5/3) /Goals (4/18) /Emmitt Mock (4/12) /Trades Mock (4/8) /Backward Mock (4/5) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/16) /Corey Long (3/13) /Senior Bowl Mock (1/27) /Overreaction Mock (12/30)
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2021 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 5/1): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2021 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (5/17) /Goals (4/23) /Backward Mock (4/18) /Emmitt Mock (4/11) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Senior Bowl Mock (1/30) /Overreaction Mock (1/4)
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2022 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/30): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
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2023 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/29): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
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Other 2024 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/25) /April Fools Mock (3/31)
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