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2022 NFL Mock Draft Wild Card weekend: Broncos try again at quarterback

By Randy Gurzi

2022 NFL mock draft; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) attempts a pass against the Baylor Bears during the first half in the 2022 Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
2022 NFL mock draft; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) attempts a pass against the Baylor Bears during the first half in the 2022 Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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2022 NFL mock draft: Evan Neal #73 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a touchdown by the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second quarter of the SEC Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

New York Giants add elite OT prospect in 2022 NFL Mock Draft

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Alabama. Evan Neal. player. OT. 5. 31

5. New York Giants: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama

When Dave Gettleman took over as the general manager of the New York Giants, he promised he would fix their offensive line. He did throw a lot of assets at the line, but he never did end up getting it fixed. Now with him out, the next GM is again going to need to make some improvements there, and with Evan Neal still on the board, they make the move to bring him in.

Of course, the presence of Andrew Thomas could make this a questionable pick but there’s no reason they can’t put one on either side of the line and make sure they have two very capable offensive tackles.

Ikem Ekwonu. player. 87. Pick Analysis. NC State. Scouting Report. OT. 6

6. Carolina Panthers: Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State

There’s no denying the Carolina Panthers’ offensive line was an issue in 2021. Of course, much of their offense was a problem, including their play at quarterback and it may be tempting for them to go in that direction here.

However, with Matt Rhule likely on the hot seat, it would probably be a safer bet that he might try for yet another veteran quarterback, hoping to get it right this time.

Let’s say in this mock he has done just that, he still will have to improve the offensive line to make sure whoever is under center has the time they need to succeed. Enter Ikem Ekwonu who is one of the climbers in this draft.

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