2022 NFL Mock draft: Final first-round projection
![Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) chases down Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) during second quarter action. The Florida Gators went into the half trailing the Georgia Bulldogs 24 to 0. The Florida Gators were the home team for this years annual Florida vs Georgia college football rivalry game at TIAA Bank field in Jacksonville, Florida Saturday, October 30, 2021. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]Jki 103021 Bsfloridageorgi](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape%2Fcover%2Fsport%2Fd8b1fd4e880e51600338abfa90978453e5bc0a1ab40fceecb98dc40bec10b7c9.jpg "Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) chases down Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) during second quarter action. The Florida Gators went into the half trailing the Georgia Bulldogs 24 to 0. The Florida Gators were the home team for this years annual Florida vs Georgia college football rivalry game at TIAA Bank field in Jacksonville, Florida Saturday, October 30, 2021. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]Jki 103021 Bsfloridageorgi")
CB . Washington. 18. 54. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Trent McDuffie. player
The Eagles could consider Arkansas wideout Treylon Burks here, but wide receiver is really deep in this draft and that last top-tier cornerback is Washington’s Trent McDuffie. He’s going to be an elite man-to-man cornerback and with the addition of McDuffie and Devin Lloyd, Philly uses the first round to upgrade its defense in a major way.
Georgia. player. 15. Pick Analysis. DT . Devonte Wyatt . 19. Scouting Report
This might seem a little early for Wyatt but with the way the board is shaping up, he might not make it past Green Bay at No. 21. He was first-team All-SEC last season and had 39 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. He’s 6-foot-3, 305 pounds and while he still has work to do as a pass rusher, New Orleans needs reinforcements upfront.
QB . player. Pick Analysis. Pittsburgh. Kenny Pickett . 20 . 55. Scouting Report
The Steelers passed on a Heisman-contending quarterback from Pittsburgh some 40 years ago and I don’t think they will make that mistake again. I don’t see them moving up for Pickett but if he falls into their lap, Pittsburgh will make him their future franchise quarterback.