2022 NFL Mock Draft: Tyreek Hill trade to Dolphins disrupts first round
By Brad Weiss
Garrett Wilson. 15. player. 54. . Wide Receiver. Philadelphia Eagles
Thanks to some smooth moves by their front office, the Philadelphia Eagles actually hold three first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Not only that, but they also were a playoff team last season, so the future is bright in the City of Brotherly Love.
With their first of three first-round picks, sitting at No. 15 overall, the Eagles go out and get a weapon for Jalen Hurts. The pick here is Garrett Wilson from Ohio State, who could be the best wideout in this class when all is said and done.
16. player. 54. . Cornerback. Philadelphia Eagles. Andrew Booth Jr.
It won’t take long for the Eagles to get back to the podium, as they hold the No. 16 overall pick in a row, giving them the rare back-to-back picks in the first round. With this pick, they turn their attention to the defense, bringing in one of the best cornerbacks in this draft class.
Andrew Booth Jr. is dealing with some health issues, but that should not affect the kind of impact he makes for the Eagles as a rookie. Philadelphia needs big-time help in the secondary, and in Booth, they get a kid with the potential to be a CB1 in Year 1.
player. 13. . Defensive Lineman. Los Angeles Chargers. Devonte Wyatt. 17
The Los Angeles Chargers are going to look a lot different next season, as they have added elite talent this offseason already. JC Jackson was the best cornerback available in this free agency cycle, and they got him, while also adding some talent up front along the offensive line for Justin Herbert.
With pick No. 17 overall, Los Angeles focuses on the defensive line, bringing in a tremendous talent in Devonte Wyatt. The Chargers have done a nice job filling big voids on this roster so far, and Wyatt helps this defense in a big way in what should be an elite AFC West in 2022.
New Orleans Saints. Drake London. 18. player. 15. . Wide Receiver
The New Orleans Saints made a huge move this week, as they committed to quarterback Jameis Winston for the next few seasons. New Orleans now knows who their quarterback is, which means it is time to focus on other areas of the roster.
With pick No. 18 overall, they go out and get Winston a weapon, adding USC star wideout Drake London. This big-bodied wideout is going to wreak havoc on defenses at the next level and should flourish with Winston throwing the ball up to him deep, or in the red zone.