2022 NFL Mock Draft: Lions replace Jared Goff with Spencer Rattler
By Brad Weiss
60. . S. Minnesota Vikings. Bubba Bolden. 13. player
The Minnesota Vikings were a team I figured would go quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, but after selecting Kellen Mond, that timetable has been moved up. In fact, he could be the team’s starter in the 2022 NFL season, especially if Kirk Cousins struggles this upcoming year.
With their first-round pick in 2022, I like for them to address the secondary, bringing in the second-best safety in this draft class. Bubba Bolden is a terrific cover guy who can control one-half of the field, and the Vikings still need help back there.
Desmond Ridder. 14. player. 55. . QB. Pittsburgh Steelers
With the No. 14 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Mock Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers get a long-term successor to Ben Roethlisberger. With this selection, the team brings in Desmond Ridder, a do-everything signal-caller for the University of Cincinnati.
Pittsburgh brought in some special talent with their early-round selections this year, adding Najee Harris at running back, and Pat Freiermuth at tight end. This is an offense that is going to be explosive, and if Big Ben hangs around for 2022, Ridder can learn from one of the best.
15. player. 35. . WR. Tennessee Titans. Garrett Wilson
The Tennessee Titans drafted Louisville wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, bringing some more depth behind A.J. Brown at the position. However, if the Titans can add a talent like Garrett Wilson with this No. 15 overall pick, they would be getting a legitimate No. 2 to add to the roster.
Ryan Tannehill has become an above-average quarterback at the NFL level, and they have a devastating running back in Derrick Henry. This would be an excellent weapon added to an already solid group at wide receiver, and one they cannot pass on.
16. player. 13. . WR. Los Angeles Chargers. Justyn Ross
The Los Angeles Chargers added Josh Palmer from the University of Tennessee with one of their two third-round picks in 2021, and he is going to be a good one. However, they have an opportunity to bring in one of the best wideouts in this class here at No. 16, and they certainly are not going to pass on Justyn Ross.
Justin Herbert is an absolute freak and is going to be an outstanding quarterback in this league for a very long time. By adding Ross to the mix, he gets another explosive option downfield, which is only going to help his development in the long term.