2022 NFL Mock Draft: Needs continue to change as league year begins
By Brad Weiss
Cincinnati Bengals. Zion Johnson. 31. player. 56. . Offensive Lineman
The Cincinnati Bengals saw star quarterback Joe Burrow get sacked way too many times on their way to the Super Bowl, so beefing up the offensive line is priority No. 1 this offseason. They have already added some solid talent via free agency, and here, they bring in one of the best interior offensive linemen in this draft class.
That talent is Zion Johnson, someone who is going to come in and dominate at the next level thanks to his size, strength, and athleticism. Keeping Burrow upright is the No. 1 thing this team can do going forward, and both he and Joe Mixon will benefit from the team adding Johnson here.
Quarterback. Detroit Lions. Desmond Ridder. 32. player. 50.
The final pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft belongs to the Detroit Lions, but not because they won the Super Bowl. No, it was because their former franchise quarterback won the Super Bowl, as this pick is compensation for trading away Matthew Stafford.
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With the pick, they bring in possibly their next great quarterback, adding Desmond Ridder from Cincinnati with selection No. 32 overall. Ridder is turning heads during the draft season, and for good reasons, making him a legitimate first-round talent in 2022.