2022 NFL Mock Draft: Needs continue to change as league year begins
By Brad Weiss
23. player. 32. . Cornerback. Arizona Cardinals. Andrew Booth Jr.
The Arizona Cardinals have gone through some rough times this offseason, as there was a real question whether or not Kyler Murray would be their starting quarterback moving forward. A lot of that talk has died down since, but keeping Murray happy is going to be paramount for this franchise moving forward.
Picking at No. 23 overall, the Cardinals have to improve the secondary, and they do so by adding Clemson star Andrew Booth Jr. He has been going through some injury issues, and did not participate in the Pro Day, but still should land in the first round.
24. player. 123. . Wide Receiver. Dallas Cowboys. Christian Watson
The Dallas Cowboys are a team to keep an eye on this offseason, as they have already made some nice moves to bolster the defense. However, they did trade away star wide receiver Amari Cooper to Cleveland, so they are going to have to find a way to revamp the wide receiver spot.
They do so here at pick No. 24, bringing in North Dakota State star wideout Christian Watson. This is a kid who will team well with Michael Gallup in this passing game moving forward and is a much cheaper option than Cooper would have been.
25. player. 16. . Wide Receiver. Buffalo Bills. Jahan Dotson
On Thursday, it was announced that the Buffalo Bills would be moving on from Cole Beasley, leaving a void in their wide receiver room. Filling that void is our No. 25 overall pick, Jahan Dotson, a talented wide receiver from Penn State.
The Bills are going to be one of the best teams in the NFL next season, and some believe they could be a Super Bowl contender. They just locked up Von Miller on a long-term deal, bolstering the defense, so here, it makes sense to get Josh Allen another weapon on the outside on the other side of the ball.