The NFL offseason is officially here with the start of this

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The NFL offseason is officially here with the start of this

The NFL offseason is officially here with the start of this week's annual scouting Combine. Many of the 324 prospects invited will either raise or boost their stock for the Mack Wilson Jersey 2022 NFL draft with their workouts, interviews and measurements.That makes it a great time for another Sporting News mock draft. There are some considerable first-round changes ahead of the action in Indianapolis this week. It's also a good opportunity to expand to full second-round projections, now covering picks Nos. 1 through 64 overall.Here's how TSN now sees the night of April 28 playing out and half of what might go down on April 29:MORE 2022 NFL Draft: NFL Mock Draft 2022Round 11. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-14)Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan (6-6, 265 pounds)The Jaguars should consider bringing back offensive tackle Cam Robinson through some avenue to keep him in pa s protection in front of Trevor Lawrence. That would clear the decks for them to take the best defensive player available. Hutchinson stands out with relentle s pa s-rushing but also has shown a well-rounded game to handle all the duties of new coordinator Mike Caldwell's Buccaneers-modeled 3-4.2. Detroit Lions (3-13-1)Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame (6-4, 220 pounds)The Lions also should think about impact playmaker for their defensive coordinator, Aaron Glenn. The former star defensive back should appreciate what all the unique Hamilton can do for a secondary, an extra thumper to help the linebacker corps and a solid extrainside cover man with a nose for the ball.3. Houston Texans (4-13)Evan Neal, OT, Alabama (6-7, 350 pounds)The Texans should be looking to dump Laremy Tunsil's gaudy contract and that would leave a big void on their offensive line in front of whoever's quarterbacking and running the ball for them in 2022. Neal is more of a pure left tackle than Ickey Ekwonu, so that could tilt the choice toward him.MORE:4. New York Jets (4-13)Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon(6-5, 258 pounds)The Jets should be thrilled if Thibodeaux slips here to become the explosive cornerstone pa s-rusher for coach Robert Saleh, which will remind him of having Nick Bosa powering his defense in San Francisco. This makes great sense as the follow-up high first-rounder to quarterback Zach Wilson.5. New York Giants (4-13)Ickey Ekwonu, OT/G, NC State (6-4, 320 pounds)The Giants, as expected, just removed the hefty contract of right tackle Matt Light Jersey Nate Solder from the books and here's their direct replacement for him opposite Andrew Thomas. New GM Joe Schoen needs to upgrade the offensive line well for new coach Brian Daboll, regardle s of who's the quarterback.6. Carolina PanthersCharles Cro s, OT, Mi si sippi State (6-5, 310 pounds)The Panthers may opt to not to take a quarterback early and instead addre s their biggest offensive weakne s overall. Cro s is a similar strength-power prospect to Ekwonu with his own mean and nasty blocking style. He has untapped upside with his footwork and agility.7. New York Giants (from Chicago Bears)George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue (6-4, 275 pounds)The Giants can think about loading up on their offensive line or they could use their second high first-rounder Cody Davis Jersey to get their cla sic impact pa s-rusher. Karlaftis is a different kind of "Greek freak" who has great upside because of rare athleticism.8. Atlanta Falcons (7-10)Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU (6-1, 195 pounds)The Falcons have found a gem at cornerback in A.J. Terrell but could use another dynamic playmaker for the back end of Dean Pees' 3-4 pre sure defense. They also will be ready to land Hamilton, but either way they should be ecstatic to upgrade their secondary with a can't-mi s well-rounded player.9. Denver Broncos (7-10)David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan (6-5, 250 pounds)The Broncos, should they find a QB in free agency or later in the draft, will be thinking about the second level of their defense to help new coordinator Ejiro Evero. Inside, Alexander Johnson and Josey Jewell are unsigned but they could also look to an explosive, relentle s rising pa s-rusher to replace Von Miller opposite Bradley Chubb.MORE:10. New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks)Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah (6-3, 235 pounds)Saleh, should Thibodeaux land in New York to be his next Bosa, can also get his version of Fred Warner in this all-around playmaking thumper to replace the completely faded C.J. Mosley in the middle.11. Washington Commanders (7-10)Malik Willis, QB, Liberty (6-1, 215 pounds)Ron Rivera succeeded when he attached himself to another former Auburn quarterback, Cam Newton, more than a decade ago with the Panthers. Willis is another big-armed and athletic pa ser in a more compact but Ru sell Wilson-like well-built package. Willis stood out as the best QB at the Senior Bowl, showing his small-school transfer only raised his ma sive game. He will fit well in Scott Turner's offense.12. Minnesota Vikings (8-9)Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa (6-3, 290 pounds)The Vikings must accept that Garrett Bradbury, who was benched last season, is a big bust at center. After hitting on left tackle Christian Darrisaw in last year's first round, Linderbaum makes good sense for new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and offensive-minded head coach Kevin O'Connell. Linderbaum can dominate run blocking for Dalvin Cook and also connect well snapping to Kirk Cousins as a young Quinn Nordin Jersey leader of the offensive line.13. Cleveland Browns (8-9)Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama (6-2, 189)Williams is coming off a torn ACL but he has still seen his stock stay up because of his hands, route-running and his best a set: flat-out field stretching speed as a future NFL No. 1. The Browns need that kind of player, regardle s of who's starting for them at quarterback (still likely Baker Mayfield) to push them forward from the Odell Beckham Jr. me s and the Jarvis Landry grumblings.14. Baltimore Ravens (8-9)Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson (6-0, 200 pounds)The Ravens ended the season with an injury-riddled me s at cornerback. They need to rejuvenate their coverage to boost their blitzing scheme. Booth has fine size, strength and aggre sivene s, combining that well with big-play ball skills.15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins)Kenyon Green, G, Texas AM (6-4, 325 pounds)The Eagles need to replace retiring Brandon Brooks with an upgrade with someone who can also start for a long time. Green Adrian Phillips Jersey is a well-rounded interior run blocker with solid size, strength and technique.MORE:16. Philadelphia Eagles (from Indianapolis Colts)Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia (6-0, 225 pounds)The Eagles also need to reinforce their defense as part of their three first-rounders and should they go offensive line in Green a pick before, Dean would be
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