NFL MOCK DRAFT: What the experts are predicting for all 32 first-round picks

Tyler LaulettaApr 18, 2022, 22:18 IST

Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during an NCAA college football game.AP Photo/Andy Nelson

The 2022 NFL Draft is set to begin on Thursday, April 28.
Until then, experts from around the NFL world will do their best to predict the first round.

We analyzed the mock drafts of 10 experts — Mel Kiper Jr. and Jordan Reid at ESPN, Lance Zierlein, Peter Schrager, and Bucky Brooks at NFL.com, Ryan Wilson, Chris Trapasso, and Josh Edwards at CBS Sports, Danny Kelly at The Ringer, and Dane Brugler at The Athletic — to see if we could find any consensus over how the first round will shake out.

While seven of the 10 experts agree that the Jaguars will be taking Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson with the first overall pick in the draft, ideas on what teams will do after that begin to differ.

Still, by taking a wide view, we can paint a picture of how the first 32 picks of this year's draft might play out.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars — Aidan Hutchinson, Edge (Michigan)

Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (31) participates in the broad jump at the NFL football scouting combine.AP Photo/Steve Luciano

2. Detroit Lions — Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge (Oregon)

Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during an NCAA college football game.AP Photo/Andy Nelson

3. Houston Texans — Evan Neal, OT (Alabama)

Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) against Miami.AP Photo/John Bazemore

4. New York Jets — Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, CB (Cincinnati)

Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) celebrates an interception against Murray State.AP Photo/Jeff Dean

5. New York Giants — Ikem Ekwonu, OT (NC State)

NC State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu prepares to block a player during the first half of a game against Miami.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

6. Carolina Panthers — Kenny Pickett, QB (Pittsburgh)

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes against Clemson.AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

7. New York Giants (via Bears) — Travon Walker, Edge (Georgia)

Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) against Arkansas.AP Photo/Michael Woods

8. Atlanta Falcons — Garrett Wilson, WR (Ohio State)

Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson celebrates his touchdown against Michigan State.AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

9. Seattle Seahawks (via Broncos) — Derek Stingley Jr., CB (LSU)

LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (7) warms up before a game against UCLA.AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

10. New York Jets (via Seahawks) — Drake London, WR (USC)

USC wide receiver Drake London (15) runs for a touchdown against Utah.AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

11. Washington Commanders — Kyle Hamilton, S (Notre Dame)

Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton (14) in action during the first half against Cincinnati.AP Photo/Darron Cummings

12. Minnesota Vikings — Jermaine Johnson II, Edge (Florida State)

Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson II fights through a block against Clemson.AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.

13. Houston Texans (via Browns) — Jordan Davis, DT (Georgia)

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis watches during warm ups before the Orange Bowl.AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

14. Baltimore Ravens — Trent McDuffie, CB (Washington)

Washington defensive back Trent McDuffie in a game against Colorado.AP Photo/David Zalubowski

15. Philadelphia Eagles (via Dolphins) — Chris Olave, WR (Ohio State)

Ohio State's Chris Olave (2) stiff arms Nebraska's Quinton Newsome after a catch.AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz

16. New Orleans Saints (via Colts) — Charles Cross, OT (Mississippi State)

Mississippi State offensive lineman Charles Cross (67) blocks against Arkansas.AP Photo/Michael Woods

17. Los Angeles Chargers — Trevor Penning, OT (Northern Iowa)

Northern Iowa offensive lineman Trevor Penning (70) warms up before a game against Southern Illinois.AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

18. Philadelphia Eagles (via Saints) — Devin Lloyd, LB (Utah)

Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) reacts after sacking Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels.AP Photo/Rick Bowmer

19. New Orleans Saints (via Eagles) — Jameson Williams, WR (Alabama)

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs down the sideline on a long pass reception against New Mexico State.AP Photo/Vasha Hunt

20. Pittsburgh Steelers — Malik Willis, QB (Liberty)

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) carries the ball against Troy.AP Photo/Butch Dill

21. New England Patriots — Daxton Hill, S (Michigan)

Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill prepares for a play.AP Photo/Paul Sancya

22. Green Bay Packers (via Raiders) — Treylon Burks, WR (Arkansas)

Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) stiff-arms LSU linebacker Mike Jones Jr. (19) during a game.AP Photo/Matthew Hinton

23. Arizona Cardinals — Jahan Dotson, WR (Penn State)

Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) celebrates his first quarter touchdown catch against Villanova.AP Photo/Barry Reeger

24. Dallas Cowboys — George Karlaftis, Edge (Purdue)

Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) celebrates after a sack against Iowa.AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

25. Buffalo Bills — Andrew Booth Jr., CB (Clemson)

Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) stands on the field during a game against South Carolina.AP Photo/Sean Rayford

26. Tennessee Titans — Kenyon Green, G (Texas A&M)

Texas A&M offensive lineman Kenyon Green (55) sets up in his stance before a play against Mississippi State.AP Photo/Sam Craft

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Devonte Wyatt, DT (Georgia)

Georgia's Devonte Wyatt hits Alabama's Bryce Young as he throws during the first half of the College Football Playoff championship.AP Photo/Darron Cummings

28. Green Bay Packers — Travis Jones, DT (UConn)

Connecticut defensive lineman Travis Jones runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine.AP Photo/Darron Cummings

29. Kansas City Chiefs (via 49ers) — Boye Mafe, Edge (Minnesota)

Minnesota defensive lineman Boye Mafe (34) in action during the first half against Wisconsin.AP Photo/Stacy Bengs

30. Kansas City Chiefs — Christian Watson, WR (ND State)

North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine.AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

31. Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Linderbaum, C (Iowa)

Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) looks to make a block against Illinois.AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

32. Detroit Lions (via Rams) — Desmond Ridder, QB (Cincinnati)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass against SMU.AP Photo/Aaron Doster

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