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2022 NFL Mock Draft: First round shaken up with blockbuster trade prediction

By Randy Gurzi

Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (QB11) goes through drills during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (QB11) goes through drills during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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2022 NFL mock draft: Defensive End Jermaine Johnson II #11 of the Florida State Seminoles is being defended by Tackle Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu #79 of the NC State Wolfpack during the game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on November 6, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Wolfpack defeated the Seminoles 28 to 14. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

The New Orleans Saints already made one huge trade, now they make another as they shake things up in this 2022 NFL Mock Draft

Even before the draft has gotten here, there’s already been a major trade as the New Orleans Saints wound up landing a couple of picks in the opening round. Now in this 2022 NFL Mock Draft, they again make a huge move as they jump ahead of a divisional rival in order to secure their quarterback of the future.

This class might not be known for elite signal-caller talent, but there are a couple of players who could prove to be starters in the NFL and as we have seen in the past, teams are willing to overpay for such hope.

With that being said, let’s dive into the opening round with the first overall pick.

Jaguars start off the 2022 NFL Mock Draft with elite left tackle

OT. NC State. Ikem Ekwonu. player. 52. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 1

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State

Trevor Lawrence had a rookie season to forget but the hope for the Jacksonville Jaguars is that many of the struggles were due to the fact that Urban Meyer was in way over his head. Now with Doug Pederson, who has a Super Bowl win under his belt, the Jags will try and help Lawrence reach his potential.

One way to help him is to add a potentially elite left tackle, which they do by selecting Ikem Ekwonu at No. 1 overall.

EDGE. Michigan. 50. Pick Analysis. Aidan Hutchinson. 2. player. Scouting Report

2. Detroit Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan

With the second overall pick in this mock, the Detroit Lions go after Aidan Hutchinson from Michigan. No player rose their stock as much as Hutchinson did by returning for one more season as he goes from a potential late pick in Round 1 to someone who could be seen as the first overall pick.

While he doesn’t go No. 1 in this mock, he ends up in a spot where he can help a team rebuild their defensive identity as the leader on that side of the ball.

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