2022 NFL Mock Draft: 3-rounds with surprise blockbuster trades
By Randy Gurzi
2022 NFL Mock Draft: Picks 49-64
Trade: New Orleans Saints send Round 1 pick 16, Round 1 Pick 19, Round 2, Pick 49 to New York Jets for Pick No. 4
49. New York Jets (via New Orleans Saints): Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota
The Jets get their final pick from our mocked trade and land Daniel Faalele from Minnesota. A massive right tackle, he could push George Fant for the job.
50. Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan State
Mike McDaniel knows how to make a running game work and he adds another back to deploy in Kenneth Walker from Michigan State.
51. Philadelphia Eagles: Kingsley Enagbare, EDGE, South Carolina
Philly brought back Derek Barnett but they can use some depth as well, which leads to the selection of Kingsley Enagbare in Round 2.
52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
With Joe Haden out, the Steelers bring in Kyler Gordon to round out their cornerback corps.
53. Green Bay Packers (via Las Vegas Raiders): Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE, Penn State
Za’Darius Smith is now in Minnesota, so the Packers add Arnold Ebiketie as a replacement.
54. New England Patriots: Drake Jackson, EDGE, USC
Drake Jackson has a lot of tools to work with and the Patriots are a great fit for him as they can help him unlock his potential.
55. Arizona Cardinals: Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan
Arizona needs to replace Christian Kirk and Skyy Moore might be a perfect option to do that.
56. Dallas Cowboys: Sean Rhyan, IOL, UCLA
After beefing up the defensive line in Round 1, the Cowboys add Sean Rhyan in Round 2 as a possible guard/center.
57. Buffalo Bills: Darian Kinnard, OG, Kentucky
Darian Kinnard is a massive player who could help the Bills improve their run game thanks to his mauler-style of blocking.
58. Atlanta Falcons (via Tennessee Titans): Carson Strong, QB, Nevada
Marcus Mariota isn’t the long-term answer, so the Falcons give Carson Strong a shot here.
59. Green Bay Packers: Jordan Battle, S, Alabama
Alabama defensive backs often find success in the NFL, and the Packers give Jordan Battle a place to call home at No. 59.
60. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: James Cook, RB, Georgia
The younger brother of Dalvin Cook, James Cook lands with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has the makings of a superstar if he gets in the right system, and that could be Tampa.
61. San Francisco 49ers: Phidarian Mathis, DT, Alabama
The 49ers defensive line has been their strength for a while and the best way to make sure that remains the case is to keep stockpiling talent, which they do with the selection of Phidarian Mathis.
62. Kansas City Chiefs: Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State
They went defense with their first two picks in Round 1 and now the Chiefs land a stud wideout at 62 in Christian Watson from North Dakota State. Kansas City could be the perfect place for Watson to develop into the player many believe he can be.
63. Cincinnati Bengals: Chad Muma, LB, Wyoming
Another defender lands with the Bengals who have an elite offense and now look to figure out how to slow their opponents down.
64. Denver Broncos (via Los Angeles Rams): Bernhard Raimann, OT, Central Michigan
Keeping Russell Wilson upright will be the key to success for Denver, which is why they add Bernhard Raimann to close out Round 2.