2022 NFL Mock Draft: Michigan star drafted by Lions No. 1 overall

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates a play against Ohio State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.
Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates a play against Ohio State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. /
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Darian Kinnard, Luke Fortner, Kentucky Wildcats
Darian Kinnard, Luke Fortner, Kentucky Wildcats. (Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) /

Picks No. 29 and 30

35. . Offensive Tackle. Tennessee Titans. Darian Kinnard. 29. player

It remains to be seen whether or not the Tennessee Titans can continue to hang with the best of the best in the AFC, as they lost star running back Derrick Henry for the season. Tennessee does have talented players on both sides of the ball, but Indianapolis is creeping up on them and could overtake them when all is said and done.

Holding the No. 29th overall pick in our mock draft, Tennessee decides to bolster the offensive line, bringing in Darian Kinnard from Kentucky. During the draft process, Kinnard could certainly vault up the draft order, but here, he becomes a true anchor on this offensive line for years to come, which is good news for Henry, and Ryan Tannehill.

49. . Wide Receiver. Green Bay Packers. Jahan Dotson. 30. player

Pick No. 30 in our latest mock draft belongs to the Green Bay Packers, who could be in for a very tough offseason next year. Nobody but Aaron Rodgers really knows if he plans on sticking with the team in 2022 and beyond, which would leave a gaping hole at the quarterback position, one Jordan Love will have to fill.

If Rodgers or Love is the starter next season, the Packers still need help at wide receiver, especially if Davante Adams decides to leave via free agency as well. Here, the Packers select Jahan Dotson, a wideout from Penn State, which hopefully goes a long way in keeping both Adams and Rodgers in Green Bay.