2022 NFL Mock Draft: CBS Sports shakes up Top 10 with new No. 1 overall pick
CBS Sports updated their 2022 NFL Mock Draft, and there are some shocking picks throughout. It all starts at the onset of the draft, where CBS has somebody other than Kayvon Thibodeaux going first overall.
Additionally, CBS has three quarterbacks go in the first half of the draft in what’s being considered a weak quarterback class. Still, we’ve seen teams reach for quarterbacks in the past — especially when they’re desperate for talent at the position.
The race for the right to be selected No. 1, as well as being the first quarterback taken is one of the most interesting in recent memory. With the draft still months away, let’s take a look at CBS trying their hand at their 2022 NFL Mock Draft.
CBS Sports 2022 NFL Mock Draft:
1) Detroit Lions: DE George Karalaftis, Purdue
2) Houston Texans: DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon
3) Philadelphia Eagles (via MIA): S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame
4) New York Jets: OL Evan Neal, Alabama
5) Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Derek Stingley Jr., LSU
6) Washington Football Team: QB Matt Corral, Ole Miss
7) Philadelphia Eagles: DE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
8) New York Giants: LB Nakobe Dean, Georgia
9) New York Giants (via CHI): OT Ikem Ekwonu, NC State
10) Miami Dolphins (via SF): OL Tyler Linerbaum, Iowa
11) New York Jets (via SEA): DB Trent McDuffie, Washington
12) Minnesota Vikings: QB Malik Willis, Liberty
13) Carolina Panthers: OL Kenyon Green, Texas A&M
14) Philadelphia Eagles (via IND): OL Charles Cross, Mississippi State
15) Denver Broncos: QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh
16) Cincinnati Bengals: CB Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati
17) Cleveland Browns: WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State
18) Kansas City Chiefs: WR Jameson Williams, Alabama
19) Atlanta Falcons: DL DeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M
20) New England Patriots: WR Jahan Dotson, Penn State
21) New Orleans Saints: WR Drake London, USC
22) Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Kaiir Elam, Florida
23) Las Vegas Raiders: DB Derion Kendrick, Georgia
24) Dallas Cowboys: LB Devin Lloyd, Utah
25) Buffalo Bills: CB Roger McCreary, Auburn
26) Los Angeles Chargers: WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas
27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: S Jaquan Brisker, Penn State
28) Detroit Lions (via LAR): QB Sam Howell, North Carolina
29) Baltimore Ravens: DL Jordan Davis, Georgia
30) Green Bay Packers: TE Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M
31) Tennessee Titans: OL Jaxson Kirkland, Washington
32) Arizona Cardinals: DB Daxton Hill, Michigan
CBS 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Surprising selections throughout
CBS got the fun going in their 2022 NFL Mock Draft at No. 1 — selecting George Karalaftis over Kayvon Thibdoeaux with the first selection. While Karalaftis is a great player in his own right, many expect Thibodeaux to get Myles Garrett levels of hype.
As for quarterbacks, CBS believes four go in the first round in what’s being considered a relatively weak class. The first of the group is Matt Corral of Ole Miss, who goes to Washington to fix their hole at the position.
Finally, it’s evident CBS believes we’ll see a run on wide receivers. According to their mock draft, five wide receivers and one tight end go in the second half of the draft. It’s not unprecedented, but it would certainly be exciting if it worked out that way.