2022 NFL Mock Draft: Seahawks replace Russell Wilson at No. 9
By Randy Gurzi
21. New England Patriots: Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington
Trent McDuffie had a chance to meet with Bill Belichick and was impressed with the New England Patriots head coach. He was also impressed with their defense, saying it’s a “lot of fun.”
"“It was cool, getting to know Bill Belichick is a DB Dude,” said McDuffie via Mike Dussault of the Patriots’ official team website. “You could see all their DBs, their defense. That’s a defense that is a lot of fun. One of my old teammates, Myles Bryant, plays for them. [He] just has had an amazing experience being there. He’s learned so much football knowledge. Just talking to them was really cool, just being able to sit there and being in the presence of the Patriots and all of these defensive-minded players.”"
New England could be in the market for a new cornerback if they don’t retain J.C. Jackson, who seems to believe he could be on the way out. McDuffie could come in and start right away and is also praised for his ability to help the rest of the defensive backs due to his high football IQ.
22. Las Vegas Raiders: Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
The Las Vegas Raiders need a new boundary wide receiver and Treylon Burks fits the bill. One of the bigger receivers in this class at 6-foot-2 and 225-pounds, Burks didn’t blow anyone away at the Combine but did enough on tape to still be a Round 1 pick.
For the Raiders, he could be a great fit on the outside while Hunter Renfrow continues to eat in the middle of the field.