NFL Draft 2022 Mock Draft - Edge Rushers

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12.10.2022 @ 03.55

One of the most exciting weekends in college football saw Michigan take down Ohio State and a thrilling matchup in the Iron Bowl. Tons of players have emerged as favorites to be first-round picks and improve their draft stock every week. On the NFL side of things, it's https://www.dacowboysedge.co… a guarantee that the Lions will find themselves with the first overall picks if they can't win a single game this season. At the same time, a team such as Seattle may be kicking themselves for trading away their pick.Okay, let's bite - Aidan Hutchinson was one of the leading contributors in the Michigan dominating win against Ohio State. He finished the game with three sacks and created pre sure on almost every drop back. No one has helped their stock more than Hutchinson. At 6-foot-5 270 pounds, he can play anywhere acro s the line of scrimmage. Detroit can grab the hometown hero to be a star on this defense.Joe Douglas will be sprinting to the podium to grab Kayvon Thibodeaux. It's no slight to Thibodeaux being the second pick here. He's still an incredible talent that has dominated with his athleticism. The Jets recently extended John Franklin-Meyers and will pair him with a star in the making. A good young core with former second overall pick Quinnen Williams on the inside.The Jaguars are young and developing in some areas, but losing their first-round corner C.J. Henderson hurts this secondary. Hamilton is a swi s army knife in the secondary and can play all over. He's made plays this season that bring flashbacks of the great safeties Ed Reed and Sean Taylor. There are high expectations for this young prospect, but he has all the talent to live up to it. Jaguars need to make sure they find a coaching staff that can keep their young stars engaged.This roster may not be ready for a rookie quarterback, but I'm not sure they can roll with Tyrod Taylor and Davis Mills next season. There needs to be an influx of young talent on both sides of the ball, and they can find a future in Corral. Corral brings a modern-day blend of arm talent and athleticism to fit in any scheme in the NFL. He perfected the RPO at Ole Mi s with his deadly quick release. If the Texans can move Watson, they could pair Corral with plenty of young talent on offense.With Gettleman on the way out, the new general manager will have two high-quality picks to make in his first draft - what's better than securing the https://www.dacowboysedge.co… trenches and grabbing Evan Neal. He has the versatility to slot in anywhere acro s the line of scrimmage but fits well at right tackle for this Giants team. Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal are a great pairing to secure a young offensive line.One of the best run blockers in the country, Ekwonu has shot up draft boards showing his improved ability to block as a pa s protector on the edge. Getting his unique athleticism on the edge for this zone running scheme will be huge. The Jets need to protect Wilson and give him the best situation to develop.After grabbing an edge protector on offense, the Giants get an edge rusher here. If not for Hutchinson, Karlaftis would be the best Big ten edge rusher. He can line up as a 5-tech or stand-up rusher. Lorenzo Carter's contract is up this summer, and Karlaftis can pair well with Azeez Ojulari. Solidifying these positions is the best way to improve this team.It might be the steal of the top ten here. Derek Stingley is a special cornerback prospect that doesn't come around often. A top-tier athlete, Stingley has put up great games against some of the SEC's best competition. If not for a couple of injuries, Stingley may have gone higher, but Stingley shouldn't last long on draft night if all checks out.After two stellar undercla smen seasons, https://www.dacowboysedge.co… Sam Howell came out and may have been a disappointment in eyes around the country. However, there was a ton of roster turnover for the Tar Heels, and one thing Howell did all season was complete. Quarterback play goes beyond the Xs and Os. Evaluators will fall in love with the way this dude plays football. He plays every game like it's his last, and it's hard not to root for him.This defense isn't the same after its stellar 2020 performance. The young talent acro s the front seven is special and will continue to improve. However, the secondary play seemed to be a causation of the front seven and offenses caught on. Washington needs a true number one corner, and Andrew Booth is exactly what they need. A playmaker on the outside, Booth has incredible ball skills and quickne s to match up against anyone.The second of three first-round picks, the Eagles can add more youth to the trenches with Kenyon Green. He has played both guard and tackle for the Aggies and projects well at both. Lane Johnson is starting to age, and Brandon Brooks hasn't been able to stay healthy - slot Green on the right side somewhere and run behind him. They've found succe s with their rushing attack with Hurts, Howard, and https://www.dacowboysedge.co… Sanders. Green will only elevate this line going into next season.The quarterback carousel has found its way to Carolina. Since 2019 the Panthers have started several quarterbacks, notably Cam Newton, Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Darnold, and Cam Newton (again). Finding stability acro s the offensive line has to be a top priority, and Charles Cro s will fit in well at left tackle. No matter who's at quarterback, the Panthers need a franchise tackle.13. Denver Broncos select Defensive End David Ojabo, MichiganLongtime edge rusher Von Miller is gone, and finding his replacement will be extremely difficult. David Ojabo may not be Von Miller, but he's a heck of a player. Ojabo has come on these past few weeks as the Robin to Hutchinson's Batman. Ojabo is quick and long off the edge and gives the Broncos their future starting pa s rusher.The Dolphins have not hit on their young offensive line talent just yet and need to protect Tua. Tua has shown he can run this offense when he gets time and has a great feel with former Bama teammate Jaylen Waddle. Kinnard is another lineman with versatility inside and outside that can plug holes for this offense.After losing Henry Ruggs, this offense needs outside threats and Burks may be the best receiver in the cla s. At 6-foot-3 225 pounds, Burks brings a unique blend of size and speed that defenses need be alert. His catch radius is insane with huge mitts for hands. Give Burks the ball in space, and good things will happen for https://www.dacowboysedge.co… the RaidersA former top recruit, Walker, has been a staple for this Bulldog defense that has been excellent this season. A high motor guy, Walker would be a perfect fit for this defensive front with newly extended Josh Sweat. His production hasn't been eye-popping for the Bulldogs, but he will see that tick-up in the NFL as his best football is ahead of him.The Browns would be thrilled to keep this Buckeye in the state of Ohio. After losing Odell Beckham, the Browns desperately need outside playmakers. Wilson is everything you could ask for with his blend of