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NFL Network insider reveals mock draft with multiple surprises at the top

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On Friday, the NFL released a full list of underclassmen that have been granted eligibility for the 2022 NFL Draft. With that set in stone, it is officially mock draft season. NFL Network insider Daniel Jeremiah has taken his first shot at a 2022 NFL mock draft, and he included some significant surprises in the Top 10.

Jeremiah’s first 2022 NFL mock draft

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Alabama OT Evan Neal
  2. Detroit Lions: Michigan EDGE Aidan Hutchinson
  3. Houston Texans: Notre Dame S Kyle Hamilton
  4. New York Jets: Oregon EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux
  5. New York Giants: NC State OT Ikem Ekwonu
  6. Carolina Panthers: Cincinnati CB Ahmad Gardner
  7. New York Giants (via Chicago): Utah LB Devin Lloyd
  8. Atlanta Falcons: Arkansas WR Treylon Burks
  9. Denver Broncos: Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett
  10. New York Jets (via Seattle): Washington CB Trent McDuffie
  11. Washington Football Team: Ole Miss QB Matt Corral
  12. Minnesota Vikings: LSU CB Derek Stingley Jr.
  13. Cleveland Browns: Georgia EDGE Travon Walker
  14. Baltimore Ravens: Northern Iowa OT Trevor Penning
  15. Philadelphia Eagles (via Miami): Purdue EDGE George Karlaftis
  16. Philadelphia Eagles (via Indianapolis): USC WR Drake London
  17. Los Angeles Chargers: Central Michigan OT Bernhard Raimann
  18. New Orleans Saints: Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson
  19. Philadelphia Eagles: Texas A&M OG Kenyon Green
  20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mississippi State OT Charles Cross
  21. New England Patriots: Georgia DT Jordan Davis
  22. Las Vegas Raiders: Ohio State WR Chris Olave
  23. Arizona Cardinals: Michigan EDGE David Ojabo
  24. Dallas Cowboys: Georgia LB Nakobe Dean
  25. Cincinnati Bengals: Iowa C Tyler Linderbaum
  26. Miami Dolphins (via San Francisco): Minnesota OT Daniel Faalele
  27. Buffalo Bills: Washington CB Kyler Gordon
  28. Tennessee Titans: Georgia LB Quay Walker
  29. Detroit Lions (via LA Rams): Liberty QB Malik Willis
  30. Kansas City Chiefs: Alabama WR Jameson Williams
  31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Penn State WR Jahan Dotson
  32. Green Bay Packers: Georgia DT Devonte Wyatt

Jeremiah’s mock has a ton of surprises in the Top 10

It didn’t take long for Jeremiah to make some bold predictions in his NFL mock draft. At the top, he had the Jaguars taking Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal. The move would make a lot of sense for Jacksonville, as they need help up front to help protect young quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Then, Jeremiah mocked Aidan Hutchinson to Detroit. But Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux was not right behind Hutchinson as most expect. Instead, Jeremiah has the Texans taking Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton.

The Jets then grab Thibodeaux, while the Giants take NC State offensive lineman Ikem Ekwonu. At No. 6, though, another surprise is in store. Jeremiah mocked Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner to the Carolina Panthers. LSU’s Derek Stingley is widely viewed as the top corner available, although he has dealt with injuries. Jeremiah has Stingley as the third corner taken behind Gardner and Washington’s Trent McDuffie (Jets, No. 10).

Jeremiah’s next surprise comes at eighth overall, with Arkansas’ Treylon Burks becoming the first wide receiver taken. Ohio State’s Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave and Alabama’s Jameson Williams are seen as the top receivers in the class, along with USC’s Drake London. But Jeremiah has Burks cracking the Top 10 and surpassing them all.

The Broncos then take Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett at No. 9. He is one of three first-round quarterbacks in Jeremiah’s mock draft, joining Ole Miss’ Matt Corral (Washington, No. 11) and Liberty’s Malik Willis (Detroit, No. 29).