NFL mock drafts 2022: Compare latest from Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Daniel Jeremiah other experts

Yes, there is a draft in here. In fact, there are several.

With the NFL cooling off from free agency before it reheats for the 2022 NFL Draft, the constant shuffling at the top of the board continues. With no sure-fire No. 1 overall pick, few analysts and experts agree on who could be the top selection, or the top five picks, or even the top 10.

With the NFL franchise tag deadline come and gone, the blockbuster trades of Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson completed, free agency started and other prominent trades completed, the NFL Draft is the next tentpole in the offseason.

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The predraft process has revealed a meteoric rise for Georgia pass-rusher Travon Walker, who is a favorite of many to land in the top 10. One mock draft even has Walker going No. 1 overall. 

Here’s how six of the latest mock drafts — from TSN’s Vinnie Iyer, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and Charles Davis and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler — stack up:

Vinnie Iyer’s mock draft (The Sporting News)

Iyer’s latest mock draft was released April 4:

Noteworthy:

— Not one, but two: the Packers take two first-round wide receivers, USC’s Drake London and Penn State’s Jahan Dotson. The two have different skill sets that fit the Packers’ offense perfectly.

— The Eagles grab a new quarterback, courtesy of the Lincoln Highway, selecting Pitt’s Kenny Pickett with the No. 15 pick.

— The Chiefs do their best to mitigate the exit of Tyreek Hill by drafting Arkansas’ Treylon Burks with the 29th overall pick.

Mel Kiper Jr.’s mock draft (ESPN)

Kiper’s latest mock draft was released April 13:

Noteworthy: 

— Patrick Mahomes doesn’t get any help outside, with the Chiefs doubling up on defenders Andrew Booth Jr. and George Karlaftis at 29 and 30.

— The Jets take an offensive lineman for the third straight year, with a catch: Kiper has a mock trade, with the Jets moving back into the first to take Tyler Linderbaum at No. 31. Surprising, because the Bengals could use OL help, too.

— The Packers draft a wide receiver to replace Davante Adams, taking North Dakota State’s Christian Watson at No. 22.

Todd McShay’s mock draft (ESPN)

McShay’s latest mock draft was released April 5:

Noteworthy: 

— McShay makes a mock trade between the division-rival Chiefs and Chargers. KC moves up to draft Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams at 17, while LA moves down to 29th and grabs Boston College interior lineman Zion Johnson. 

— The Bengals continue to shore up their offensive line, taking center Tyler Linderbaum at No. 31. 

— At No. 32, the Lions pick the heir apparent to Jared Goff, taking Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder at No. 32.

Mel Kiper-Todd McShay combined mock draft (ESPN)

The ESPN duo’s joint mock draft was released April 19. McShay starts off at No. 1, with the picks alternating from there:

Noteworthy: 

— David Ojabo injury be damned: The Michigan edge rusher is still a first-round pick, going to the Chiefs at No. 30.

— Sticking with the Chiefs, they find a potential Tyreek Hill replacement with Penn State’s Jahan Dotson at No. 29.

— Quite the rise for Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill, who goes to the Eagles at No. 18.

Daniel Jeremiah’s mock draft (NFL Network)

Jeremiah’s latest mock draft was released March 22:

Noteworthy:

— There can only be one: Pitt’s Kenny Pickett is the sole first-round quarterback taken in Jeremiah’s latest mock.

— The depth of the pass-rush class is evident: There are seven first-round EDGE talents taken, including 1-2-3 at the top.

— The Falcons make an immediate pick to replace Calvin Ridley, taking Ridley clone Garrett Wilson with the No. 8 pick.

Charles Davis’ mock draft (NFL Network)

Davis’ latest mock draft was released April 18:

Noteworthy:

— Quite the precipitous drop for Pitt’s Kenny Pickett, who falls all the way to the Lions at No. 32.

— The Buccaneers get some help up front to replace the retired Ali Marpet, drafting Zion Johnson at No. 27.

— A surprise at No. 1 overall: Travon Walker goes to the Jaguars with the top selection.

Dane Brugler’s mock draft (The Athletic)

Brugler’s latest mock draft was released April 14:

Noteworthy:

— The Chiefs have back-to-back first-round picks, and in this mock draft they focus on defense, selecting Florida’s Kaiir Eelam and Minnesota’s Boye Mafe.

— Aaron Rodgers gets his wide receiver: The Packers select Chris Olave with the No. 22 pick.

— A new era of the Legion of Boom? No drop for Derek Stingley Jr., who goes No. 9 overall to the Seahawks.