2022 NFL Mock Draft: Buccaneers, Steelers draft Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger successors
By Brad Weiss
![PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 11: Sam Howell #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels throws a 76-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on November 11, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 11: Sam Howell #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels throws a 76-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on November 11, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/889a7211706004dc93f7cd984c2469f83d011fccf961ffd0d54577639dcb4da2.jpg)
35. . Linebacker. Tennessee Titans. Devin Lloyd. 26. player
Going into next season, the Tennessee Titans are going to be an interesting team to keep an eye on, as they could be in the market for a quarterback. No, they are not going to draft one, as their team is playoff-ready, but Ryan Tannehill could be on his way out to make room for possibly Russell Wilson or Aaron Rogers.
In the draft, the Titans need to work on continuing to bolster the defense, and they do so by adding Utah star Devin Lloyd here at No. 26 overall. Lloyd is a fantastic linebacker, elite tackler, and can play all three downs for head coach Mike Vrabel.
Sam Howell. 27. player. 48. . Quarterback. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pick No. 27 belongs to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who got the biggest news in recent memory this week when Tom Brady announced his retirement. It was an incredible two-year from for Brady in Tampa Bay, one that netted the franchise a Super Bowl ring, as well as a trip to the Divisional Round the following season.
Now, the Buccaneers have to figure out what they want to do at quarterback, and while Kyle Trask is an option, selecting one in the first round of 2022 is also on the table. Sam Howell is a player that I believe should land in the first round this April, and he would be an excellent player to add to the mix in the quarterback room.
Wide Receiver. Green Bay Packers. Treylon Burks. 28. player. 49.
Another big-time NFC franchise that could be replacing an all-time great at quarterback this offseason is the Green Bay Packers, as Aaron Rodgers enters free agency. He is likely done in Green Bay, but if he does return, the team needs to focus on bringing in some help at wide receiver in the first round.
It is very possible that the Packers put the franchise tag on Davante Adams this offseason, but he needs a bit more help behind him. Treylon Burks is someone who should be a top-5 wideout in this draft class, and maybe Rodgers stays if they get him more helps.