
By Jack Follman, SuperWest Sports
March 10, 2022
After three months of postseason NFL mock Draft stagnation, the NFL Combine has passed and draft stock is rising and falling for prospects.
It’s becoming clearer which players teams are targeting, and we’ve seen some shifting with Pac-12 prospects as they leave Indianapolis.
Here’s how I think the Pac-12 prospects in the First Round of 2022 Draft will line up as of today.
First-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft
1. Jacksonville – Evan Neal, Tackle, Alabama
2. Detroit – Aidan Hutchinson, Defensive End, Michigan
3. Houston – Ikem Ekwonu, Tackle, NC State
4. Jets – Travon Walker, Defensive End, Georgia
5. Giants – Charles Cross, Tackle, Mississippi State
6. Carolina – Kenny Pickett, Quarterback, Pitt

7. Giants – Kayvon Thibodeaux, Defensive End, Oregon
Thibodeaux certainly has been hyped and talked about a ton for a defensive lineman who didn’t end up playing a ton of games in his career because of COVID and injury.
His stock has faded since the end of the season as I think more people have watched his tape and he’s starting to settle where I’ve had him for a long time—a very good player with very good measurables who should get talent somewhere between 5 and 15.
I don’t see him getting past both of the New York teams who have two picks in the Top 10, and both could use a pass rusher.
8. Atlanta – Malik Willis, Quarterback, Liberty
9. Seattle – Matt Corral, Quarterback, Ole Miss
10. Jets – Kyle Hamilton, Safety, Notre Dame
11. Washington – Garrett Wilson, Wide Receiver, Ohio State
12. Minnesota – Ahmad Gardner, Cornerback, Cincinnati
13. Cleveland – Jordan Davis, Defensive Tackle, Georgia

14. Baltimore – Devin Lloyd, Linebacker, Utah
I love Lloyd and am glad to see he’s getting the NFL attention he should. He’s easily the best linebacker in the draft in my opinion, and the first team in the 6-20 range who needs one, like the Ravens, will scoop him up.
15. Philadelphia – Jermaine Johnson, Defensive End, Florida State
16. Philadelphia – Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State
17. Chargers – Nakobe Dean, Linebacker, Georgia

18. New Orleans – Drake London, Wide Receiver, USC
The rangy USC receiver’s stock surged going into the Combine as more people watched his film.
He’s dipped slightly since then I think because of how fast the Ohio State receivers ran and him running a tiny bit slow. Still think he’s easily the number three receiver in the draft.
19. Philadelphia – Derek Stingley Jr., Cornerback, LSU
20. Pittsburgh – Desmond Ridder, Quarterback, Cincinnati
21. New England – Andrew Booth Jr., Cornerback, Clemson
22. Las Vegas – Trevor Penning, Tackle, Northern Iowa
23. Arizona – David Ojabo, Defensive End, Michigan
24. Dallas – George Karlaftis, Defensive End, Purdue
25. Buffalo – Zion Johnson, Guard, Boston College
26. Tennessee – Tyler Linderbaum, Center, Iowa
27. Tampa Bay – Sam Howell, Quarterback, North Carolina
28. Green Bay – Treylon Burks, Wide Receiver, Arkansas
29. Miami – Kenyon Green, Guard, Texas A&M

30. Kansas City – Trent McDuffie, Cornerback, Washington
He’s a little small and that dinged his draft stock, knocking him out of contention of the first couple CB spots in this draft.
Teams at the back of the first round need corners and one of them will get a good deal in a fast and polished DB.
31. Cincinnati – Bernhard Raimann, Tackle, Central Michigan
32. Detroit – DeVante Wyatt, Defensive Tackle, Georgia
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