Ringo's NFL Mock Draft 2022- Las Vegas

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Here is my best guess at how this draft will play out as of this minute 4/27/2022 12:27 Central Time Predictions are subject to change at a moment’s notice. I will probably look foolish. If you bet the NFL Draft, bet within your means and expect to lose. Also note, the position that NFL.com uses is crucial for being considered a winning bet- especially with EDGE rushers DL vs LB, or safeties vs CB, or RB vs WR. The NFL Draft is always unpredictable. There are bound to be some surprise picks and trades. Note- if you’re in Las Vegas you’ll need to make your bets at least 24 hours before the start of the draft. My understanding is they will stop taking bets after that point per Nevada law.

1. JACKSONVILLE- Travon Walker- It sounds like Walker is who GM Trent Baalke wants. He goes for upside and Walker is quicker than Hutchinson.

2. DETROIT- Aidan Hutchinson- It sounds like the Lions are going edge. This is almost too obvious it scares me. Hutchinson is a tough leader, both on the field, and in the locker room, to build a good culture. He seems like a Dan Campbell guy. He could also excite the local fan base and help sell some tickets. Kayvon Thibodeaux is also in play. I’ll go with the local guy, but last year Detroit drafted Oregon LT Penei Sewell so they have plenty of info on Thibodeaux.

3. HOUSTON– Derek Stingley- The word is Head Coach Lovie Smith wants Derek Stingley. Whether Houston wants to take him here or risk it that they can grab him later at pick 12 is the million-dollar question. EDGE and OL are also in play here. If the Lions go Thibodeaux, Hutchinson would get heavy consideration. Smith is known for building his teams through a strong defense.

4. N.Y. JETS– Ickey Ekwonu- The word is the Jets are either going edge rusher or OL. If Travon Walker slips he could be the pick. Since I’m assuming he’s long gone, I’ll take Ekwonu.

5. N.Y. GIANTS– Evan Neal. The Giants need help at OL. Evan Neal and Charles Cross fit the bill. If they don’t like Neal’s injury history or are not impressed with Cross, EDGE Jermaine Johnson could be a mild surprise.

6. PHILADELPHIA TRADE UP PREDICTION WITH CAROLINA Jameson Williams Carolina would ideally like to trade down. The Saints and the Eagles are reportedly looking to move up. Since it’s hard to fathom the Giants wanting to deal within their division, the Eagles will need to deal with either Carolina, Atlanta, or Seattle to leapfrog the N.Y. Jets at 10 to ensure they get their guy. If Hutchinson falls to Houston at 3. The Texans could trade up from 12 to grab Stingley here. Minnesota also could trade up to grab Stingley here.

7. NEW ORLEANS TRADE UP PREDICTION WITH N.Y. GIANTS- Garrett Wilson. The Saints were not happy with Michael Thomas last year. Don’t be surprised if he gets dealt. Wilson provides an electric playmaker. Also in play is OL. The Saints need to replace Terron Armstead. Charles Cross could also be in play. He played just up the road at Mississippi St. I’ll go with Garrett.

8. ATLANTA WR Drake London- Atlanta is a trade down candidate. If they keep the pick Drake London is a possiblity.

9. MINNESOTA TRADE UP WITH SEATTLE- Ahmad Gardner- Keep an eye on Minnesota jumping up a few spots to grab the best DB on the board in Ahmad “ Sauce” Gardner. The Sauce is the Boss. Seattle could move down and grab an OT they desperately need in Charles Cross.

10. SAN FRANCISCO- TRADE PREDICTION Deebo for N.Y. JETS pick- The rumor is that this is a done deal. NY Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh knows Deebo and the Jets need playmakers on offense for QB Zach Wilson. If this trade goes down the 49’ers could look at WR or DB. If for some reason the trade falls through- it sounds like the Jets are eyeing Jermaine Johnson.