Aggressively Early 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Sam Howell, Kayvon Thibodeaux top class

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 01: Chris Olave #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown against Derion Kendrick #1 of the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. WR. Chris Olave. 15. 47. Ohio State

15. New England Patriots: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State

Mac Jones going to the New England Patriots just felt like it had to happen. He’s not someone who stands out as an elite prospect but he does all the little things right, which is exactly what Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels want.

As for his weapons, they have Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry but the wideouts leave a lot to be desired. Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne are improvements from 2020 but they need better depth. That’s where Chris Olave from Ohio State comes in.

Like Jones, Olave isn’t freakish in any way but he simply does everything he’s supposed to. This could be a great pairing.

58. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. QB. Kedon Slovis. player. USC. 16

16. Washington Football Team: Kedon Slovis, QB, USC

The Washington Football Team can’t be seriously thinking Taylor Heinicke is the future — can they? No, they have to be looking for their next starter once Ryan Fitzpatrick calls it quits and they use this pick to look for that starter.

In this 2022 NFL mock draft, they land their new starter in Kedon Slovis from USC. A true pocket passer, Slovis has 47 touchdowns and 16 picks in two seasons. One more solid campaign should guarantee him a spot in the first day of the draft.

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