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2022 NFL Mock Draft: Lions shock with Malik Willis

By Brad Weiss

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Aug 31, 2019; Ames, IA, USA; Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Deion McShane (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Spencer Brown (76) and offensive lineman Trevor Penning (70) after scoring a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones won 29-26 in three overtimes. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2019; Ames, IA, USA; Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Deion McShane (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Spencer Brown (76) and offensive lineman Trevor Penning (70) after scoring a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones won 29-26 in three overtimes. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

. Offensive Tackle. Washington Commanders. Trevor Penning. 11. player. 58

The Washington Commanders are a team to keep an eye on this April in the first round, as they currently hold the No. 11 overall pick, and could be on the move. Depending on what they believe they have in Taylor Heinicke, the Commanders could end up moving up and down from this slot, and if they stay here, offensive tackle could be the play.

During the Senior Bowl week, Trevor Penning showed himself to be an absolute mauler at the offensive tackle spot, as well as displaying his mean streak. He is going to rise up draft boards as we inch closer to April, and playing a premium position does not get past the Commanders in our latest mock.

60. . Cornerback. Minnesota Vikings. Derek Stingley Jr.. 12. player

With their new head coach finally in place, the Minnesota Vikings can now start to think about what this roster could look like in 2022. Since coming aboard, Kevin O’Connell has stated that Kirk Cousins is going to be his guy under center next season, I do not believe they go quarterback here, as some have suggested.

Instead, the Vikings turn their attention to the defensive side of the ball, adding an elite player at a premium position here at No. 12 overall. That player is Derek Stingley Jr., the second-best defensive back in this class, and the No. 1 cornerback available after a standout career at LSU.

Wide Receiver. Cleveland Browns. Drake London. 13. player. 53.

The Cleveland Browns hold the No. 13 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and they have issues on both sides of the ball to address. One issue that seems to be non-existent is the quarterback spot, where the team plans to trot out Baker Mayfield once again this upcoming season.

However, they do have to bring in some weapons for Mayfield, as Jarvis Landry is likely gone, and they traded away OBJ during the season. Picking here, they bring in USC star Drake London, a big wideout who can flat out go up and get the football, giving Mayfield an elite red-zone weapon.

26. . Edge. Baltimore Ravens. George Karlaftis. 14. player

Sticking with the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens will pick in the No. 14 slot in the 2022 NFL Draft, this after missing out on the playoffs last season. You have to believe they would have been a playoff team with a healthy Lamar Jackson down the stretch, but next season, they will likely be right back in the mix as one of the top teams in the AFC.

With this selection, the Ravens look to bolster their defensive line, bringing in an elite talent in George Karlaftis from Purdue. Truth is, Karlaftis could be long gone by the time the Ravens pick at No. 14, but if he is available, he is a perfect complement to standout 2021 rookie Odafe Oweh.

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