2022 NFL Mock Draft: First round shaken up with blockbuster trade prediction
By Randy Gurzi
58. Pick Analysis. OG. 11. player. Scouting Report. Texas AM. Kenyon Green
11. Washington Commanders: Kenyon Green, OG, Texas A&M
The Washington Commanders (who should have stuck with the Football Team as their moniker) added Carson Wentz this offseason as their new starting quarterback. Wentz will be on his third team in as many seasons and while he has talent, he also has a lot of questions.
One is his leadership ability and the other is his health. While he played in all 17 games for Indy last season, he had some problems along the way. With his history in mind, the Commanders decide to bring in Kenyon Green to play guard.
Green will replace Brandon Scherff as Washington tries to build up a strong enough line to keep Wentz upright for the foreseeable future.
60. Scouting Report. EDGE. Purdue. player. Pick Analysis. George Karlaftis. 12
12. Minnesota Vikings: George Karlaftis, DE, Purdue
The Minnesota Vikings are up next and they need to rebuild their defensive line. They seem to have made Danielle Hunter happy but they have to hope he can stay healthy, something he has struggled with as of late. Even if he is on the field, they could use an upgrade at the opposite defensive end spot, which is where George Karlaftis comes in.
A product of Purdue, Karlaftis is the best power rusher in this class. He’s NFL-ready and will be one of those players who winds up with a much better pro career than a collegiate one.