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2022 NFL Mock Draft: Thibodeaux goes No. 1, Dallas gets an EDGE

By Randy Gurzi

EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 30: Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the Oregon Ducks rushes against the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 30: Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the Oregon Ducks rushes against the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 11: Evan Neal #73 of the Alabama Crimson Tide sits in his stance during the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. OT. Alabama. Evan Neal. 5. Scouting Report. player. 52

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama

Whether they’re picking at No. 1 or No. 5 — it’s almost impossible to see them going any further than this — the Jacksonville Jaguars will be looking for the same thing, a franchise left tackle. And the selection should be the same as well, as long as no one takes Evan Neal before they get a shot at him.

In this 2022 NFL Mock Draft, Neal is still there for the taking and Jacksonville is more than happy to bring him in. After taking Trevor Lawrence last season, the Jags now make sure to protect him the best they can with the 6-foot-7, 345-pound Neal who is an athletic freak at the position.

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. EDGE. Michigan. Aidan Hutchinson. 6. player. 31

6. New York Giants: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan

The New York Giants are going to be tempted to take a quarterback this early but they also might be willing to see what Daniel Jones can do with a new staff — sorry Joe Judge and Jason Garrett, but it’s looking more likely than ever that they’re on borrowed time.

With their attention going away from the quarterback position, they use their first of two picks in Round 1 on Aiden Hutchinson from Michigan. Hutchinson was likely headed to the league as a late day one or early day two pick but returning for the 2021 season solidified his spot as a top-15 pick.

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