2022 NFL Mock Draft: Malik Willis in the top 5, Cowboys get elite EDGE

By Randy Gurzi | Sep 6, 2021

Dec 26, 2020; Orlando, FL, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis (7) runs the ball in for a touchdown as Coastal Carolina Chanticleers safety Alex Spillum (10) defends during the second half of the Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports /

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Texas A&M offensive lineman Kenyon Green (55) celebrates a touchdown scored by a teammate during a SEC game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas A&M Aggies held at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, December 19, 2020.Kns Vols Football Texas A M Bp /

Scouting Report. OL. Texas AM. 87. Pick Analysis. Kenyon Green. 9. player

9. Carolina Panthers: Kenyon Green, OL, Texas AM

After moving from tackle to guard in his freshman season, Kenyon Green proved to be a dominant force for the Texas A&M Aggies. Now entering 2021, he moves back outside.

According to Jacob Schyvinck of NFL Mocks, this could lead to an interesting scenario for Green. Should he excel, his stock is going to go through the roof. However, even if he struggles, teams could still consider him a first-round talent based on how well he played at guard.

"“The 2021 season will be an interesting one for Kenyon Green, especially regarding his 2022 NFL Draft stock. The Aggies have him moving to tackle in the fall, and that could change many things. If Green succeeds out there against some of the best rushers in football, then his value could skyrocket if teams believe he could play tackle in the NFL. If not, then he stays where his initial stock sits, which looks good right now as an interior player.” — Schyvinck, NFL Mocks"

In this prediction, he does impress and ends up cracking the top-10. He lands with the Carolina Panthers who took some heat for deciding to enter the season with Cam Erving as their starting left tackle. They could look to replace him as early as 2022 and Green could be an option.

He could also help upgrade at guard should we all be surprised by Erving. Either way, the Panthers land a guy who can play from day one and vastly improve their blocking.

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