NFL Draft 2022: Jeff Reinebold’s Top 10 Simulator Picks for Thursday’s First Round | NFL News
Will Liberty quarterback Malik Willis make the top 10 of the 2022 NFL Draft?
The 2022 NFL draft is arguably one of the toughest predictions in recent years, but that won’t stop Sky Sports resident coach Jeff Reinebold.
Before the first round on Thursday night – live on Sky Sports NFL from 1am, Friday – Jeff, who will also be joining Neil Reynolds live on the Las Vegas strip from 9pm for a special Drafts preview that night, included his mock draft in the top 10 picks.
Here’s how he sees the first 10 picks appear on the board on Thursday night…
1) Jacksonville Jaguars – Aidan Hutchinson (Edge, Michigan)
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Highlights from Aidan Hutchinson’s 2022 NFL defensive combo exercise
I think, when all is said and done, Aiden Hutchinson will be the first overall pick.
I believe there is some truth to the fact that the general manager of Jaguars, Trent Baalke, is in love with Travon Walker – a great athlete, with many talents – but he is far from being a great footballer. .
Walker ran a freaky 40-yard dash at the Combine that made everyone go ‘wow!’, but if you have to run that fast out of the D street, that usually means you’re in trouble and are on your way. chase a running back track.
I just feel that when you compare the two prospects, Hutchinson’s production stands out. If Jags didn’t pick him, I think it was a big mistake.
2) Detroit Lion – Kayvon Thibodeaux (Edge, Oregon)
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Kayvon Thibodeaux of Oregon reflects on his hybrid training and future
I think the Lions will think of Walker here, but in fact the next most productive is Kayvon Thibodeaux – there are only questions surrounding him and how much he loves football. .
I tend to think that all of that is overrated. But the question is, is he the type of head coach Dan Campbell? Because Leos don’t need guys with dubious commitment.
Not that I think they will go to Thibodeaux, but I think they Candlestick.
3) Houston Texans – Evan Neal (OT, Alabama)
The offensive line is one of the areas the Texans must deal with as there are no guarantees about Laremy Tunsil’s long-term future.
If that’s how they got here then, in my opinion, the best offensive lineman in the entire world and the one with the most positional flexibility, is Evan Neal of Alabama. He will be the ninth first-round offensive lead coached by Nick Saban – an all-time record.
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Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban recaps his team’s 2022 pro day featuring top NFL Draft prospects like Evan Neal, Jameson Williams and Christian Harris
That said, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the Texans took a different route and came into a fork here and Sauce Gardner out of Cincinnati.
4) New York Jet – Jermaine Johnson II (Edge, Florida State)
The Jets are in a division with Josh Allen and all of his weapons in Buffalo, Tua Tagovailoa now with Tyreek Hill and teammates in Miami, plus Mac Jones in New England – they must reach passersby.
The best pass tool available here has to be the selection. Jermaine Johnson II is my third-placed driver in this draft class, so if he hasn’t left the group yet, he’ll be my pick. If not, Walker has a chance to come here.
5) New York Giants – Ickey Ekwonu (OT, NC State)
The giants needed help in the trenches and had to start picking bigger guys on the offensive and defensive lines.
Fullback Daniel Jones needs some protection – he’s been beaten throughout his career – and so Ickey Ekwonu, who has since left NC State, would be a great pick for them.
He’s not yet a complete pass defender, but he’s an excellent saver, he plays with great effort and he has some versatility – he can slip in. and play guard if they need to.
6) Carolina Press – Kenny Pickett (QB, Pittsburgh)
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The Panthers must fix the midfield status. In their hearts they know they can’t go into another season with Sam Darnold as the starter.
But there’s no Joe Burrow in this draft, so this could go down the line as Carolina is on the clock and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them trade with this option.
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Pittsburgh full-back Kenny Pickett reveals the questions he wants answered on his professional day ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft
If they stay there and play at fullback, it has to be Kenny Pickett because he’s the most available at the moment. If they pick Malik Willis, then they put him for the next Panthers head coach, because Matt Rhule won’t survive until the kid is ready to compete.
Personally, I like Matt Corral from Ole Miss, who is a bit of a mix between Pickett and Willis, but I think Pickett would be the right choice.
7) New York Giants – Jameson Williams (WR, Alabama)
Hoping to have solved their O-road problems with pick 5, here the Giants could consider a recipient – Jones needs a weapon, and their new head coach Brian Daboll is one. Attackers love to throw the ball.
The choice is they get Jameson Williams off Alabama, who has an ACL injury, or find the safer one, Garrett Wilson from Ohio State?
Wilson is probably the best long-distance runner in this class, but he doesn’t have the explosiveness and speed of Williams.
It will come down to what the doctor tells them I think. What I hear is Williams is ahead of schedule in his rehab, he will be a smart choice in the long term.
8) Atlanta Falcons – Devin Lloyd (LB, Utah)
Atlanta just needs to put the best player available on the board, whoever it is at this point – because they need help everywhere!
The ones I keep my eyes on are Gardner in the corner, Kyle Hamilton, the safety of Notre Dame – a very good player – and the boy from Utah, winger Devin Lloyd.
Lloyd is really unique. He’s a great leader, a great handler, he plays on the sidelines and is very good in coverage. I think he would be a great pick for the Falcons.
9) Seattle Seahawks – Malik Willis (QB, Liberty)
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Liberty quarterback Malik Willis reflects on his professional day performance ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft
This is a team that just lost their star midfielder. If Willis goes through in the first round, this is where I think he could go.
There are some similarities between Willis and Russell Wilson in terms of their play, as he is able to avoid the rush and play with his feet the way Russ did after a bad Seattle attack.
They can choose a different route and take a corner, maybe Derek Stingley Jr., or one of Georgia’s big defensive midfielders, maybe even an attacking striker as the coach. Chief Pete Carroll wants to run the ball.
That would be an attractive choice, but I think they’ll really look at Willis.
10) New York Jets – Garrett Wilson (WR, Ohio State)
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On his pro day, Ohio Statewide Garrett Wilson reveals what he believes is his greatest skill set as a wide receiver
Jets need weapons, players attack, so I’ll go get myself a receiver here when the clocks come back.
One in two people from the State of Ohio are considered here; Chris Olave has flexible pace, while Wilson is the more polished guy.
There will also be some talk of Drake London outside of USC, but what scares me about him when I watch him on the ice is that he’s sleepy, he’s not a smooth runner. He’s big and can get past muscular defenders with 50-50 tackles – he’ll be a redzone target for sure – but I’m not sure you take him this high.
Watch all three days of the 2022 NFL Draft happening on Sky Sports NFLApril 28-30, live construction begins until day one from 9pm on Thursday, April 28, with the first picks expected to be made in just 1 hour shining.
