2022 NFL Mock Draft: Lions shock with Malik Willis
By Brad Weiss
32. . Cornerback. Arizona Cardinals. Trent McDuffie. 23. player
While the rumors continue to swirl around franchise quarterback Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals have issues to fix on both sides of the ball, especially in their secondary. The cornerback group is just not good for this franchise, and it should be attacked via free agency and the draft.
Picking at No. 23 overall, Arizona could land a talent like Trent McDuffie, one of two potential first-round cornerbacks in this draft cycle from Washington. He would fill an immediate void and help elevate a team that plays in a conference that boasted the last two teams standing this season.
123. . Wide Receiver. Dallas Cowboys. Treylon Burks. 24. player
The Dallas Cowboys have decisions to make this offseason in terms of their wide receiver room, as they could be interested in trading Amari Cooper. The team also must decide whether to let Michael Gallup walk in free agency, so wide receiver could be the play here at No. 24 overall.
Some media outlets have Treylon Burks being the first wideout selected this offseason, and rightfully so, as he has WR1 written all over. However, if he falls this late, and the Cowboys take him, he could make their life a lot easier this offseason.
16. . Linebacker. Buffalo Bills. Nakobe Dean. 25. player
Based on their current roster, you have to like the Buffalo Bills to make a deep run through the playoffs next season if they can stay healthy. Josh Allen has proven to be a legitimate franchise quarterback, and Sean McDermott is one of the better head coaches in the AFC, a nice formula to have long-term success.
Looking ahead, the Bills need to improve on the defensive side of the ball, and Nakobe Dean from Georgia is a top-10 talent that could fall into the bottom of the first round. If he does, he fits McDermott’s defense perfectly, as he is a guy who can play standing up, or with his hand in the dirt.