Way too early 2022 mock draft

[call_me_ishmael]

I'd take 3 R1's and 2 R2's for Rodgers and Adams. This upcoming draft class is a little meh in some areas and I think if you can get picks across draft class years you have more options and you don't have a crazy young team (or one that is all coming up for contract extensions at same time in 3-4 years).
The worry of course, is that those picks don't pan out -- look at what the Raiders got for K.Mack -- and you aren't any better. I think Gute is a better GM than Mayock though. The idea of having 3 years of Gary/Savage-like picks in R1 is a nice way to build a young talented team.

I wouldn't be surprised at all (I say this every year it seems) if they trade back to get more picks... they may need them this year more than ever as they likely have to make a number of roster cuts.

(It's worth mentioning a draft class takes up about $8-10M in cap space, so having a big draft class matters there too.)

Think more Savage than Gary. There's a good chance any picks outside of this year (the bad year) are in the bottom 4-6 of R1, R2, etc. I don't believe there is any chance they'd get three R1. We shall see.

[NewsBruin]

I expect less for Rodgers, just because there's only 1 year left on his contract, but I'll be happy to take a 1st plus 2nd/3rd or 1st + 1st in multiple years.

[Joemailman]

I expect less for Rodgers, just because there's only 1 year left on his contract, but I'll be happy to take a 1st plus 2nd/3rd or 1st + 1st in multiple years.

I don't think having 1 year left on his contract is an issue. Reason being Rodgers will want an extension agreed to, whether he's playing for the Packers or somebody else.

I think getting Denver's 9th and 40th picks in 2022 and their 1st round pick in 2023 seems reasonable. Or Jerry Jeudy instead of the 2023 pick.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

I don't think having 1 year left on his contract is an issue. Reason being Rodgers will want an extension agreed to, whether he's playing for the Packers or somebody else.

I think getting Denver's 9th and 40th picks in 2022 and their 1st round pick in 2023 seems reasonable. Or Jerry Jeudy instead of the 2023 pick.

Yeah, the Jerry Jeudy thing has come up on the Bronco sites, just not sure Broncos would trade him if they acquire Rodgers, unless it is forced cause Rodgers won't go without Adams..

[run pMc]

sigh, every year

no it doesn't

Eric Stokes counted 2.7M against the cap this year, lower picks less so. I might have been a little high on my 8-10M number, but I'm assuming they will be drafting higher or with extra picks. The draft class does count against the cap once they are signed.

What am I missing?

[wthigoot]

NFLPA CLASSIC
DATE: Saturday. January 29, 2022
TIME: 7:00PM CST
TELEVISION: Television:NFL Network
STADIUM: Rose Bowl, Pasadena CA
PLAYERS: https://gbnreport.com/2022-nflpa-all...e-acceptances/
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Forgot this was happening and didn't catch the game. Looks like mostly small-school guys and other late rounders.

Recaps:

https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-draft-five-takeaways-from-nflpa-collegiate-bowl

https://fullpresscoverage.com/2022/01/30/nflpa-collegiate-bowl-2022-recap/

Highlights:

https://www.nfl.com/videos/american-vs-national-highlights-2022-nflpa-collegiate-bowl

DL Eric Johnson (#90 in black, 6-5, 298, Missouri State) got good reviews.
Hmmm... Small School DL rusher E. Johnson wearing number 90 for Green Bay - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Johnson
No word if he ate a hot dog on the sidelines but he did look good on the one rush highlight.

WR Dai’Jean Dixon (6-4, 200, Nicholls State) had a few nice catches in the highlights. Might be worth a look.
From the one sideline throw, looks like he knows how to push off ("get separation") and not get called.

[Joemailman]

Interactive mock draft:

1 (28) Devin Lloyd - LB - Utah
2 (59) Jalen Wydermyer - TE - Texas A&M
3 (92) Christian Watson - WR - North Dakota St.
4 (128) Isaiah Thomas - Edge - Oklahoma
4 (137) Rachaad White - RB - Arizona St.
5 (169) Matt Hankins - CB - Iowa
6 (224) Michael Clemons - Edge - Texas A&M
7 (245) Smoke Monday - S - Auburn
7 (255) Aaron Frost - IOL - Nevada

[George Cumby]

I want Smoke Monday just for his name.

[wthigoot]

I want Smoke Monday just for his name.

Seems like a good option, the Kool-Aid guy is not available for another year or two.

https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/kool-aid-mckinstry/7338

[George Cumby]

Shit. I want him, too!

[Spaulding]

Interactive mock draft:

1 (28) Devin Lloyd - LB - Utah
2 (59) Jalen Wydermyer - TE - Texas A&M
3 (92) Christian Watson - WR - North Dakota St.
4 (128) Isaiah Thomas - Edge - Oklahoma
4 (137) Rachaad White - RB - Arizona St.
5 (169) Matt Hankins - CB - Iowa
6 (224) Michael Clemons - Edge - Texas A&M
7 (245) Smoke Monday - S - Auburn
7 (255) Aaron Frost - IOL - Nevada

I'd be ecstatic if Lloyd fell to us as he'd be a great replacement for Campbell and has sideline to sideline capability. Wydermyer would be okay by me as well. However I'd love to see Bell from Purdue available in the 3rd and if not Pickens instead of Watson. Rest I don't know enough about to say otherwise and so looks good. Getting Lloyd though would likely be a steal!!

[wthigoot]

I'd be ecstatic if Lloyd fell to us as he'd be a great replacement for Campbell and has sideline to sideline capability. Wydermyer would be okay by me as well. However I'd love to see Bell from Purdue available in the 3rd and if not Pickens instead of Watson. Rest I don't know enough about to say otherwise and so looks good. Getting Lloyd though would likely be a steal!!

As a Purdue alum, I would really like to get Bell. Had him as Packers 2nd rounder in my first mock. Think he will end up mid-2nd though.

One good receiver in top 3 rounds would help a lot, MVS, Lazard, ESB, etc. get matchups they can win.

[Joemailman]

I'd be ecstatic if Lloyd fell to us as he'd be a great replacement for Campbell and has sideline to sideline capability. Wydermyer would be okay by me as well. However I'd love to see Bell from Purdue available in the 3rd and if not Pickens instead of Watson. Rest I don't know enough about to say otherwise and so looks good. Getting Lloyd though would likely be a steal!!

I was surprised when Lloyd was available in this mock. I doubt very much that would be the case. I'd also be surprised if Bell lasts until the 3rd round. GBNReport has Packers taking Pickens in the 2nd round.

[RashanGary]

Maybe this is the year we get a really lucky draft haul with 2 pro bowlers and three more quality starters.

We need some damn luck.

[HowardRoark]

As a Purdue alum, I would really like to get Bell. Had him as Packers 2nd rounder in my first mock. Think he will end up mid-2nd though.

One good receiver in top 3 rounds would help a lot, MVS, Lazard, ESB, etc. get matchups they can win.

My kid goes there too, so ended up watching most of their games. Bell is really good; a few of those games he just took over - unstoppable. I was down there for Badger game, Jimmy’s D was the only thing that stopped him all year. It would be great to see him on Pack.

Purdue also has that Greek DE that has a motor that never stops.