2022 NFL Mock Draft: Edge rushers dominate our final edition
By Brad Weiss
58. . Wide Receiver. Washington Commanders. Garrett Wilson. 11. player
The Washington Commanders will be going with another quarterback under center in 2022, and whether you like that or not, Carson Wentz will be the guy. We have not seen the elite play from Wentz since his Philadelphia days, but maybe going back to the NFC East is just what he needs to restart his career.
At pick No. 11 overall, we see the No. 1 wideout prospect come off the board in Garrett Wilson from Ohio State. This is a kid who will be a playmaker from Day 1 and would be a dangerous addition alongside Terry McLaurin.
player. 60. . Wide Receiver. Minnesota Vikings. Drake London. 12
The Minnesota Vikings were a big disappointment last season, but they are going to run it back with Kirk Cousins under center in 2022. They do have a new head coach in place, so that helps, and in a very winnable NFC North, they could end up being the team to beat.
Here, they look to add even more firepower to the wideout room, bringing in Drake London from USC to team with Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. That should be more than enough firepower for Cousins to have a monster year in 2022.
Houston Texans. Jermaine Johnson. 13. player. 10. . Edge
The Houston Texans now hold the No. 13 overall pick, this after trading away Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns. They could use all the help they can get heading into Year 1 with Lovie Smith at the helm, and they get some defensive help here at No. 13 overall.
Adding Jermaine Johnson to the edge at No. 13, and Sauce Gardner to the defensive backfield at No. 3 will go a long way for the defensive-minded Smith and this Texans defense. In an AFC South that should be fun to watch in 2022, Houston could emerge as a contender.
player. 26. . Defensive Lineman. Baltimore Ravens. Jordan Davis. 14
The Baltimore Ravens hold the No. 14 overall pick, and when it comes to teams that missed the playoffs last year, this is one who I believe will be back in the postseason in 2022. There is way too much talent on this roster, and a healthy Lamar Jackson should enable the Ravens to take their spot back atop the AFC North.
Looking at the roster, the Ravens still need some help along the interior of the defensive line, and they get an elite player in Jordan Davis here. This guy was the talk of the NFL Combine, and with this franchise, he could be a star right out the gate.