2022 Nfl Mock Draft 7 Rounds Dallas Cowboys

As it stands today, there's no player I would prefer more with the 10th overall pick than Virginia Tech's own Caleb Farley. Yes, that includes Penei Sewell, any of the big-three wide receivers, and the dynamic offensive weapon in Kyle Pitts. With Farley coming in at #8 on my big board, the Cowboys would getting the top cornerback in the draft, with his best football still ahead of him.

Farley possesses the ideal length, athleticism, ball skills, and coverage skills to succeed in any scheme, but fits perfectly in Dan Quinn's new Cover 1/3 system. Farley may be considered a "project" by some, but the tape is extremely exciting, and so is the ceiling of the former Hokie. The Dallas Cowboys are in dire need of an upgrade at the free safety position.

It remains to be seen what moves they will make in free agency or what current players on the roster they could consider moving into that position. The Dallas Cowboys have notoriously not invested high draft picks in the safety position in the draft but that could change with Dan Quinn coaching the defense. Andre Cisco offers tremendous upside with his elite athleticism and exceptional ball skills and production.

There are injury concerns as well as reservations due to his propensity to give up huge plays. After much deliberation I selected the standout offensive tackle from Northwestern Rashawn Slater with pick #10. With Patrick Surtain, Penai Sewell, Ja'Marr Chase, Devonta Smith, and Micah Parsons off the board, other considerations were cornerback Caleb Farley, Tight End Kyle Pitts, or WR Jalen Waddle. Despite the gaping needs on the defensive side of the ball, the overwhelming best players available were on the offensive side of the ball.

Determining who the best player available actually was in this case was not an easy task, and while Kyle Pitts would have been an intriguing choice, I decided to go with Slater instead. Slater would instantly project to start on the interior offensive line and could be groomed to become the future Left Tackle for the Dallas Cowboys eventually replacing Tyron Smith. Both Tyron Smith and La'el Collins are expected to return fully healthy for the 2021 season but history has shown that when those guys are out of the lineup, the impact on the Cowboys offense is catastrophic. Slater provides added value as a player that could comfortably slide into the starting left tackle spot if Tyron Smith misses time again as he has in each of the last 5 seasons. The Dallas Cowboys have just invested a lot of money in their franchise QB Dak Prescott and protecting him should be a top priority. One of my favorite day three tackle prospects is East Carolina's D'Ante Smith.

Possessing ideal height and length, Smith has the making to develop into a quality left tackle in the NFL. On day three of the draft, you're really drafting on great traits or good tape of players that lacked ideal traits. Smith would fall under the "great traits" label as his 2019 tape was solid, but the lack of tape in 2020, playing weight, and undisclosed injury will have many scouts asking a lot of questions this offseason.

They got some very good answers at the Senior Bowl as Smith was one of the most impressive lineman there, dominating both at tackle and guard in practices and the game. A common theme for this 2021 mock draft so far is adding speed and athleticism to the Cowboys defense. While injuries have shortened Wiggins playing time at Cincinnati, the former Bearcat has some really intriguing traits, and is one of the freakier athletes in the country at the safety position. Wiggins has the ability to play both free and strong safety, but also has the coverage skills to play as a big-nickel, and even the physicality to play in a hybrid-linebacker role. Wiggins is a chess piece that Quinn could use in multiple roles, and alignments, and his ability to cover, while also being good against the run would allow him to play a pivotal part on the Dallas defense.

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORKThe 2021 NFL season is moving quickly and that means it's time for our latest 2022 NFL mock draft. With some of the top quarterbacks in college football struggling, the door opens for defensive players to dominate the draft board. In today's NFL, at the linebacker position, you have to be able to cover, blitz, and play with speed. While Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith will more than likely get every opportunity to see major playing time in 2021, adding a linebacker that has the talent to push them would be wise. Fields fits in perfectly as a WILL linebacker that plays with tremendous instincts, athleticism, and physicality for his size.

All of the things Fields II had success at, at Arizona and West Virginia, are things the linebacking corps for the Cowboys needs in a young player. With a void on the interior lineman, enter Heisman Trophy candidate Jordan Davis. One of the most dominant defensive players in college football is going to be an outstanding gap stuffer in the NFL. Listed at 5'9" 170lbs, Darden lacks the ideal size to play out on the boundary at receiver, but he can find a role as slot receiver, who plays a role in the running game, jet-sweep game, and reverse game as well.

While he doesn't match the ability of Alabama's Jaylen Waddle, it's fair to view Darden as a off-brand version of the likely top 15 pick. Darden is also a very high-level return man for the North Texas Mean Green, and could be used in that role in Dallas as well. Darden's speed, elusiveness, and big-play ability is a treat to watch, but questions regarding his size, and ability to beat press coverage will likely push him down the board further than his tape would suggest.

As a massive fan of electric play-makers at the wide receiver position, keeping a Texas native in Texas, should be a draft day goal for Dallas. With college football bowl games in full effect and the playoffs just around the corner, it's time to dive deep into these mock drafts. The NFL Draft order at the top will be solidified soon enough and we can start predicting the early portion of the first round.

Let's dive into the first round of the latest 2022 NFL Mock Draft. The Texans just missed out on another chance to take the top pass rusher available a la Mario Williams in 2006 and Jadeveon Clowney in 2014. However, all is not lost as the Texans still manage to get a hell of a consolation prize.

Neal is a fantastic offensive tackle prospect who offers rare size and power. He plays the game the right way and is a physical tone-setter that can help change the culture for this franchise. With Tunsil and Neal as your bookend tackles, whoever is under center for the Texans should be able to be properly protected.

The Dallas Cowboys have been suspect at the slot cornerback position the past few seasons. Incumbent starter Anthony Brown is already under contract and they just extended Jourdan Lewis who has battled Brown for a starting job for several years now. However, with a new defensive coordinator in Dan Quinn it is possible that several players could be shifting positions. Elijah Molden has some position versatility himself and according to Joe Rodriguez from CowbosyBlog the Dallas Cowboys have made contact with the diminutive defensive back. Despite his size and speed limitations, Molden is a strong tackler and a highly intelligent and instinctive player.

Molden is a quality football player that could really help improve what was a historically bad defense for the Dallas Cowboys last year. The decision to choose Neal over a talent like Derek Stingley Jr., the corner from LSU, was tough but it came down to the fact that this is a very talented corner class compared to offensive tackle. Being able to land a talent like McCreary here at the top of the second round is extremely fortunate for the Texans and allows them to get a future starter at the position. Corner is a huge need for this football team as Vernon Hargreaves and Terrance Mitchell are the team's current starters, which simply isn't a recipe for success. McCreary's athleticism and size will allow him to instantly be an upgrade as a man-to-man cover corner. The Dallas Cowboys struggled mightily against the run in 2020 and largely because their biggest weakness was the defensive tackle position.

They Cowboys signed a couple of free agents in Carlos Watkins and Brent Urban to help sure up that run defense. They will also have Neville Gallimore, Antwaun Woods, and Trysten Hill returning. Hopefully the youngsters Gallimore and Hill can improve in their 2nd and 3rd years respectively but the Cowboys still need to address the position in the draft as well as in free agency. Drafting one of the best defensive tackles in the entire class in Alim McNeill in the 3rd round would be an ideal scenario for the Cowboys. McNeill is extremely athletic for a big man being a former running back and linebacker.

He is an impressive physical specimen who could play nose tackle but also shows great potential to develop into a disruptive pass rusher. Marvin Wilson's career arch has been one that's really be tough to follow. This time last year, Wilson was a lock top 20 pick and was looking to break into the top 15 with a big year at Florida State.

In 2020, he put out some really bad tape, and that left the league souring on the former five-star recruit. At the point, the risk is worth the reward at a potential first-round talent, that had a down year in 2020. The NFL playoffs are almost here with two weeks left in the regular season. While some teams are looking forward to playing in the tournament toward Super Bowl 56, more teams' next big event is the 2022 draft. At the same time, major college football is near the end of bowl season and set to play its much-anticipated latest four-team playoff. Gone are the days of the Texans being able to roll out Clowney, J.J. Watt, and Whitney Mercilus.

Instead, opposing quarterbacks have the luxury of competing against a front seven that is sorely lacking playmakers. While Jonathan Greenard is a nice young player who is coming into his own, the team is still desperate for more talent up front defensively. Johnson is one of the highest rising prospects in this upcoming class and has put himself in consideration to be one of the top edge rushers taken. He currently is tied for seventh in the NCAA in sacks with eight. Drake London has impressed college football fans this year and may have played himself into the first round.

He is a rare receiver that possesses all the traits to become elite. London is big with long arms and great hands that he uses to jump up and grab balls over smaller defenders. He is surprisingly agile for a player of his size which makes him so special. The Browns have a great offense outside of the receiver position and adding him could complete it. The Jaguars are a team that could go in almost any direction and would come out of it a better team. Their priority has to be trying to get the best out of 2021 first pick Trevor Lawrence, though.

In Neal, they get the best offensive lineman in the class and a player who has experience at both left and right tackle. Not only will he keep pressure off Lawrence and give him time to make plays, but he'll help James Robinson, Travis Etienne, and the Jaguars running game. Now, Dallas needs to put the finishing touches on its secondary to create the best NFL defense. Ahmad Gardner plays with physicality and it's part of the reason why he dominated at Cincinnati for so many years. There are few pass-catchers in college better at separating from defensive backs and creating a window for quarterbacks to target than Wilson.

After playing only one game in 2020, Ojabo erupted for an 11-sack season this year with five forced fumbles. This could just be a hint of what he is able to accomplish as this athlete becomes an even better football player. Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY SportsGeorge Karlaftis doesn't have the stats of an elite pass rush, recording just 4.5 sacks in 2021. But at 6-foot-4, a player who earned a spot on Bruce Feldman's 2021 college football freaks list and draws immense praise for his work ethic, Karlaftis can be a top-5 pick. For the Texans, who will likely emphasize specific qualities and draft based on value, Karlaftis fits. Cross may be the most athletic offensive linemen in this draft class and that athleticism should translate well at the NFL combine, raising his stock considerably heading into April.

He regularly mauls defenders while run blocking and is adept at punishing players attempting to bypass him on the way to the quarterback. Cross might be the bookend lineman the Dolphins are searching for, making them a formidable blocking unit that could control games from the line of scrimmage. An ideal boundary cornerback, Stingley's prototypical size (6-1, 190 pounds) and rare blend of athleticism with elite football I.Q., make him a top five draft prospect. A former receiver himself (six career touchdown receptions at Dunham H.S ), Stingley's enhanced ability to track passes makes him difficult to beat in coverage.

In order to grab Richie Grant at 60th overall, we had to give up the 74th and 188th overall pick to move up 14 spots. There's not a human being on the planet that should be upset with that as it netted an extremely rangy, athletic, and physical free safety, who can shore things up on the backend for the Cowboys defense. There probably isn't a player who has rose up draft boards as much as Grant this season, and after dominating the Senior Bowl, there's plenty of talk about Grant going in the top 50 of the 2021 NFL Draft. Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY SportsRounding out our defensive selections with the Eagles' first-round picks, they add a pass rusher to solidify the front. With prototypical size (6-foot-5) and a lightning-quick first step off the snap, Walker just needs NFL coaching to become an eight-plus sack player at the next level. Olave isn't an oversized wideout and doesn't display the elite, quick twitch, explosiveness several other receivers in this draft class exhibit.

However, he is arguably the most precise route runner and sure-handed pass catcher among his peers. In the span of three weeks, the Bucs went from fielding a deep and talented receiving corps, to dealing with a depleted unit. Drafting Olave could improve Tampa's dearth in talent and offer a more cap-friendly option for several seasons. With the NFL and college football seasons nearing the two-month mark, the 2022 NFL Draft picture is becoming clearer. If the Dallas Cowboys absolutely had to be without a first-round draft pick, this is probably the best year to not have one.

The 2019 draft class is pretty deep at several positions the Cowboys could be targeting. They should be able to come away with some talented players who can come in and improve the roster as rookies. There may not be very many starting jobs up for grabs, but make no mistake, these incoming rookies are the future of the organization. After getting the extra picks , the Eagles pass on, adding an insurance policy for right guard Brandon Brooks by taking Kenyon Green. However, the Eagles will take a linebacker In the first round for the first time since 1979.

Lloyd has shown an ability to diagnose plays quickly and is fast enough to chase down ball carriers in the hole. Lloyd has eight sacks, 106 total tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and four interceptions. Lloyd's ability to play in coverage would be worth the pick alone. In his latest three-round mock draft, Draft Wire's Luke Easterling gave Dallas a new toy for Dak Prescott before turning attention to adding to the defense. Defense is the priority for the Falcons, but no one can deny how underwhelming the offensive line has been. First-round pick Kaleb McGary hasn't panned out, and the unit needs to find a way to gain strength this coming offseason.

As mentioned, defense is usually the call for the Falcons in 2022 mock drafts. But this time, we go offense first — because you simply can't settle on the offensive line. With their first pick in this 2022 NFL Mock Draft, the Jets solidified the offensive side of the ball with Neal.

Now, they'll turn their sights to the defense, intent on attacking opposing tackles. The 2022 NFL Draft is loaded with edge-rushing talent, but one of the most exciting and fast-rising players is David Ojabo, who's been the other half of Michigan's dominant pass rush. Now, I will say that the likelihood of Spiller being available this late is very slim, but in this simulated mock draft, him being available is an absolute home run. Spiller is the best back in this draft and offers three-down play-making ability with an excellent blend of size, power, vision, and speed.

He would be a dynamic addition to this struggling Houston offense. In my opinion, there is no prospect in the 2022 draft class that is worthy of the #1 overall pick. This leaves the Jags really with a choice between Edge defender Aidan Hutchinson, who would become a fan favorite with his non-stop motor and JJ Watt level effort. And Evan Neal, a 6'7", 360 lb colossus of an offensive tackle who will immediately upgrade the offensive line by replacing expensive Cam Robinson, an average LT playing under a franchise tag this year.