The NFL team publishers at have worked together to provide their best projection as to how the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft will play out.In this projection that did not feature any trades, the Detroit Lions have two selections.General manager is tasked with finding two impactful players who must become game-changers. must find the correct balance of evaluating a draft prospects' talent versus their football character, a point he discu sed in his recent pre-draft media se sion.Well, football character is, like you said, extremely high on our list of standards, especially being gritty and having grit and wanting to persevere and overcome," Holmes said. "Ill answer the question about the coaching staff, were very fortunate to have a coaching staff in place that has a pa sion to develop players. Theyre very, very good and there have been countle s examples of that coming to fruition. From a talent versus football character standpoint, you do have to be careful. You have to make sure, OK, just because a guys talented, if he doesnt have the football character required, will he reach his potential? Will he be coachable enough so the coaches can develop that player? Youve got to be mindful of that. It is the NFL. You do have to have a baseline of talent. But obviously, it can work the
Randy Johnson Jersey other way, too, if the talent is not quite to the elite level but the football character is high. That player will do everything their power to make sure they reach their potential.Here is the 2022 FanNation Publishers 2022 first round mock draft. Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, MichiganThe Jaguars are likely down to either Aidan Hutchinson or Travon Walker at No. 1 overall, but the edge goes to Hutchinson thanks to his ability to make an instant impact. The Jaguars have won four games in the last two seasons and can't afford to mi s on this pick, taking the safe Hutchinson and securing a pa s-rusher acro s from Josh Allen for the future. -- Jaguar Report Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, OregonWith Aidan Hutchinson off of the board, the Detroit Lions select the next best pa s-rusher in the draft. Detroit's defensive line has struggled for several years to effectively rush the quarterback. Thibodeaux will be the "game-changer" general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have been searching for on defense.
Deven Marrero Jersey -- AllLions Ikem Ekwonu, OL, North Carolina StateThe Texans are going to run it back with Davis Mills for a second season. Although they added A.J. Cann in free agency, they need more, especially in terms of fixing the 32nd-ranked rushing attack. Ekwonu comes with experience at guard and tackle, plus is known for skills in run blocking, and high character. He's a Day 1 starter at either left guard or right tackle. -- Texans Daily. Travon Walker, EDGE, GeorgiaEven after mi sing out on Kayvon Thibodeaux and Aidan Hutchinson, Robert Saleh and the Jets are still able to add a premier EDGE rusher at No. 4. Walker is poised to excel on New York's defensive line alongside Carl Lawson, John Franklin-Myers and more. The Jets will be tempted to take Ahmad Gardner here, but general manager Joe Douglas and his staff have a reputation for building through the trenches. -- Jets Country. Evan Neal, OT, AlabamaThe Giants need to fix their offensive line once and for all. Neal not only gives them an option this year at OT, he also gives them position flexibility in the future. --
Jeff Mathis Jersey Giants Country Malik Willis, QB, LibertyThe Panthers could go with Charles Cro s here and solve their i sue at left tackle, but I don't see it happening. If Neal or Ekwonu were on the board, that's a different story. Panthers GM Scott Fitterer has said he's going to keep swinging on quarterbacks until they find their guy. Willis isn't the most pro-ready, but he certainly has the most potential. It's a bit of a gamble and one that Fitterer won't mind taking. -- AllPanthersDerek Stingley, Jr, CB, LSUSauce Gardner was tempting here, but Stingley, in having answered some medical questions, has been the more productive cornerback and is a guy who should be able to step in should the Giants part with James Bradberry via trade. -- Giants Country Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio StateBy now, it's no secret that the Falcons need a No. 1
Adam Jones Jersey receiver. The current top option is Olamide Zaccheaus, who finished with only 31 catches as the team's No. 3 playmaker. Wilson has the highest upside of any receiver in the cla s and is a plug-and-play replacement for Calvin Rildey on the perimeter. -- Falcon Report Ahmad Gardner, CB, CincinnatiSeattle has never drafted a cornerback earlier than the third round in the Pete Carroll era, but Gardner has too much talent and upside to pa s up in the top-10. Built with a long, lean 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame, he looks like the prototypical corner the franchise prioritizes, he ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at the combine, and he didn't allow a single touchdown in coverage in college. Basically, he's Richard Sherman with wheels and playing in a scheme that should cater best to his strengths, he has a chance to develop into an All-Pro corner in quick fashion in the Pacific Northwest. -- AllSeahawks Drake London, WR, USCAfter addre sing the defensive line with the No. 4 pick, it's time to give QB Zach Wilson another weapon on offense. New York may try to trade back here, or use this pick to go after a proven commodity at the wide receiver position, but with Garrett Wilson off the board, London is the
Yasmany Tomas Jersey pick for Gang Green. -- Jets Country Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre DameAdding Wilson to help Carson Wentz in his career resurrection bid would've been nice, but Hamilton is no consolation prize and the top safety in this year's cla s. With yet another first round pick on defense, coordinator Jack Del Rio will be under more pre sure to get his group to elevate their play, and has plenty of scheme versatile players to do it with. -- Washington Football Jameson Williams, WR, AlabamaWith the top defensive backs off the board, the Vikings take the most electrifying receiver in the draft. Adam Thielen is getting up there in age, new head coach Kevin O'Connell wants to spread things out, and the Vikings don't have a ton of depth at receiver. Williams is coming off an ACL injury, but his speed paired with Justin Jefferson would be scary for opposing defenses. -- Inside The Vikings Chris Olave, WR, Ohio StateHouston likely is willing to listen to offers for this pick, but in this scenario, the franchise stays put. The Texans need speed and stability opposite Brandin Cooks. Ola
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