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2022 NFL mock draft: Eagles take Kenny Pickett, Desmond Ridder to Broncos

By Sayre Bedinger

Oct 23, 2021; Pasadena, California, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) tries to get past UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Alec Anderson (70) in the second half at Rose Bowl. Oregon defeated UCLA 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2021; Pasadena, California, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) tries to get past UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Alec Anderson (70) in the second half at Rose Bowl. Oregon defeated UCLA 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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ATHENS, GA – OCTOBER 02: Nakobe Dean #17 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Sanford Stadium on October 2, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Picks 25-26

25. Tennessee Titans: Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. LB. Georgia. 25. player. 35. Nakobe Dean

In the NFL today, nothing is more important for the linebacker position than players being able to stay on the field for all three downs.

Nakobe Dean, needless to say, has been one of the best three-down linebackers in college football this season.

He’s allowed a passer rating of 40.6 into his coverage this year, per Pro Football Focus.

Not only has he been outstanding in coverage, Dean has been extremely effective blitzing and rushing the passer. He has 3.5 sacks in seven games and when he’s sent on a blitz, he has great speed off the edge and plays way bigger than his listed 6-feet, 225 pounds.

26. Cincinnati Bengals: Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa

OT. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 26. player. 56. Northern Iowa. Trevor Penning

The Cincinnati Bengals have a relatively easy job in the 2022 NFL Draft — protect Joe Burrow.

They made the decision to go with Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell in the 2021 NFL Draft, and that wound up being the best decision they’ve made.

Chase is on pace to post the best numbers of any rookie receiver in NFL history.

After this season, however, the Bengals can shift their focus to the offensive line and the tackle position here could get a significant upgrade in the form of Northern Iowa’s Trevor Penning.

He is big, strong, nasty, and he’ll help keep Joe Burrow clean.

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