2022 NFL mock draft: Super Bowl edition after the Rams win it all
By Brad Weiss
58. . Quarterback. Washington Commanders. Kenny Pickett. 11. player
The Washington Commanders have a lot of work to do now that they have their new name, and it starts at the quarterback position. There is a chance they decide to trot out Taylor Heinicke again this season, but if they really like one of the quarterbacks in this draft class, they need to take one at No. 11 overall.
Here, the Commanders go out and select Kenny Pickett, a star for Pitt who could end up being a top-10 pick when all is said and done. One team is going to fall in love with his talent and try to move up and get him, but if he is available, Washington needs to pounce.
Cornerback. Minnesota Vikings. Ahmad Gardner. 12. player. 60.
The Minnesota Vikings are another team who shuffled up the deck in terms of their leadership, bringing in a new head coach and quarterback. It will be interesting to see what the new regime thinks of Kirk Cousins, but you have to think after a strong 2021 season, he will be back under center in 2022.
Here, the Vikings decide to go with a defensive back, as they had some real issues against the pass this past season. Ahmad Gardner from Cincinnati is a cornerback I could see going in the top-15, and in Minnesota, he would be key to stopping Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay passing attack twice a season.
53. . Linebacker. Cleveland Browns. Devin Lloyd. 13. player
The Cleveland Browns have decided that they are going to go with Baker Mayfield at quarterback in 2022, so them selecting one at No. 13 overall is off the table. When you look at this roster, they could go several different ways, as they certainly could use some help at wide receiver next season.
However, we like the Browns to pick a linebacker at this selection, and Devin Lloyd is the kind of game-changer at that position that could significantly improve this defense. The AFC North sent multiple teams to the playoffs this past season, and the Browns want to be one of them next year.
player. 26. . Defensive Lineman. Baltimore Ravens. Jordan Davis. 14
The Baltimore Ravens would have been a playoff team had Lamar Jackson been healthy down the stretch, so do not think this team is going anywhere any time soon. The Ravens should be one of the best teams in the AFC next season, and I believe they can make a serious run to the Super Bowl.
At pick No. 14 overall, the Ravens add to an already solid defense, bringing in an absolute mauler in Jordan Davis at defensive tackle. Davis is big, strong, and athletic, and on a defense with few weaknesses, he fills an immediate one.