The 2022 NFL Draft is shaping up to be all about three teams: the New York Giants, New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles.
Both the Giants and Jets will have a pair of top-10 picks while the Eagles will have three of the first 19 selections.
Here’s what Pro Football Network predicted in its latest first-round mock.
Jets
The Jets have a pair of first-round picks in 2022: their own, plus one from the Seattle Seahawks as part of the Jamal Adams trade.
4. Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
He’s the perfect “better pro than college player” candidate.
10. (from SEA) Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
The do-it-all safety has ridiculous size for the position.
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Giants
The Giants have a pair of first-round picks in 2022: their own, plus one from the Chicago Bears as part of the deal which sent Justin Fields to the Windy City and Kadarius Toney to the Big Apple.
5. Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon
The Giants desperately need pass-rush help. They may have gotten the most talented player in the class with the fifth pick.
7. (from CHI) Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
He’s a perfect fit for Wink Martindale’s man-heavy defensive scheme.
Eagles
The Eagles are sitting on three first-round picks: their own, plus one from the Miami Dolphins in the DeVonta Smith trade and one from the Indianapolis Colts in the Carson Wentz trade.
15. (from MIA) Drake London, WR, USC
The 6-foot-3 receiver elevates and secures passes like a rebound, but he is also an underappreciated route runner.
16. (from IND) George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue
Brandon Graham is 33, and Karlaftis would be a nice Yin to Haason Reddick’s Yang.
19. Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson
He still must become more technically proficient on the outside, but he has everything a CB1 needs.
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