2022 NFL Mock Draft: Lions surprise with QB at No. 2, Chargers trade up with Giants, Chiefs go defense-heavy – CBS Sports

The Jaguars are going Hutchinson at No. 1 after franchising Cam Robinson. The Michigan star is an instant-impact type who can thrive on three downs.

The Lions surprise the masses by picking a quarterback at No. 2. Willis can sit behind Jared Goff for a season then take over in 2023.

Walker is an all-upside selection for the rebuilding Texans.

Robert Saleh gets his large, fluid, physical alpha cornerback in Gardner.

Neal is a mammoth human who carries 337 pounds as well as any human on this planet. He has All-Pro upside.

We aren’t quite sure what the Panthers are going to do at quarterback, but the offensive line has to be better regardless.

The Chargers can’t wait and hope a stud tackle falls to them, so they get aggressive and land Ekwonu to play right tackle for Justin Herbert.

The Falcons are ecstatic to add a big, multi-dimensional playmaker to their defense.

The Seahawks can’t pass on the uber-talented Thibodeaux as he nearly falls out of the top 10.

Wilson is the springy, well-rounded wideout the Jets have to add for Zach Wilson’s development.

Olave’s been on the draft radar for seemingly a decade, and he ran 4.39 at the combine. He’s going early, and the Commanders have to give Carson Wentz more help.

Johnson has had a fine pre-draft process and was super-productive at Florida State in 2021. The Vikings give Danielle Hunter a running mate on the outside.

Walker and Stingley equate to quite a first-round haul for the rebuilding Texans. Marquee talents at premier positions.

Davis lands in a rightful place for him, Baltimore, whose defense is predicated on physically overwhelming its opponents.

McDuffie is the perfect fit in the Eagles’ zone-heavy defense.

Lloyd is the missile the Eagles need at the second level of the defense.

After the trade back, the Giants get Daniel Jones a big-bodied wideout who wins down the field and after the catch.

Burks would give the Saints offense a dynamic YAC complement to Michael Thomas.

Karlaftis is ready to go on the edge in Philadelphia’s defense. Fun pairing with Haason Reddick.

The Steelers simply can’t pass on Pickett here given the positional value. He’ll be in a fun competition with Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph this summer.

Dean is the cerebral, athletic, coverage-based linebacker Belichick will love to add to his defense.

Dotson is the downfield speedster who runs sharp routes and can thrive with Aaron Rodgers.

The Cardinals have to make improvements up front. Green is legitimately versatile and was battle-tested in the SEC for years.

Linderbaum is one of the best center prospects we’ve seen in a long time. He falls a bit because of his shorter arms and the fact he was under 300 pounds at the combine.

With the Jamison Crowder signing, the Bills can afford to wait for Williams to fully recover. Then Buffalo’s offense will be loaded with receiving talent.

Penning is the mauling type the Titans will love up front on their physical offense.

Cine is the assert-his-will safety the Buccaneers prefer, and they just lost Jordan Whitehead in free agency.

With Smith, the Packers get a high-upside blocker who can be groomed under David Bakhtiari.

The Chiefs cornerback room is pretty barren right now beyond L’Jarius Snead. Elam has the length, speed, and SEC experience to be picked this high.

Mafe is a rising prospect with an ascending skill set. His athletic profile screams first-round pick, and he uses his hands like a first-round pick too. The Chiefs add to the defense first, then plan to go receiver with one — or both? — of their second-round selections.

Booth is a springy, ballhawking cornerback who can thrive in zone or man with the Bengals.

The Lions get a playmaking cornerback/safety for their secondary. Big need, and Hill is one of the most athletic players in the entire draft.