2022 NFL mock draft: Super Bowl edition after the Rams win it all
By Brad Weiss
player. 54. . Offensive Lineman. Philadelphia Eagles. Kenyon Green. 15
The Philadelphia Eagles punched their ticket to the playoffs this past season, and are in a good position to stay there moving forward. They hold three first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, and with a bunch of talent at positions of need, they can improve this roster.
Their first selection comes at No. 15 overall, and with it, they add some talent up front along the offensive line to protect Jalen Hurts. The team has committed to Hurts being the quarterback in 2022, and Keynon Green is a versatile offensive lineman who can play up and down the line.
16. player. 54. . Edge. Philadelphia Eagles. Travon Walker
The Philadelphia Eagles do not have to wait long to make their second first-round selection this April, as they have back-to-back picks at No. 15 and No. 16. After going offensive line at No. 15 overall, they go defensive line here at No. 16, adding edge rusher Travon Walker from Georgia.
Walker is a guy who could rocket up draft boards during the draft season and has the kind of motor that this franchise is lacking on the outside. With Walker on the edge, the Eagles could make a serious run at winning the NFC East next season.
Los Angeles Chargers. Charles Cross. 17. player. 13. . Offensive Tackle
The Los Angeles Chargers failed to make the playoffs this past season despite looking like a playoff team throughout. The franchise is in good shape, however, as Justin Herbert is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and should have this team in the playoffs in no time.
Looking at their roster, they need to get some help along the offensive line, and adding Charles Cross to the group would give them solid, young offensive tackles for years to come. Los Angeles has to find a way to win crucial games, and with a strong offensive line in front of Herbert, they could be good for years.
Wide Receiver. New Orleans Saints. Jameson Williams. 18. player. 15.
This is going to be a very interesting season for the New Orleans Saints, who lost head coach Sean Payton to retirement this offseason already. They are also in salary cap hell, so for them to get back on track, it is going to take a miracle by the front office.
New Orleans has no answer at quarterback, but they could bring back Jameis Winston and have a ton of money wrapped up in Taysom Hill. Here, they add the best wide receiver in this draft class, bringing in Alabama star Jameson Williams, who will be coming off a torn ACL in the national title game.