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    2022 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: Chiefs, Saints make franchise-altering trades in Round 1

    In the final full 7-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft of the cycle, the Chiefs, Seahawks, and Saints all trade up for high-upside prospects.

    2022 7-Round NFL Mock Draft | Round 3

    65) Jacksonville Jaguars: Justyn Ross, WR, Clemson

    A savvy size threat who already has good chemistry with his college QB Trevor Lawrence.

    66) Detroit Lions: Phidarian Mathis, DT, Alabama

    A glue guy who can mix and match with talents like Alim McNeill and Levi Onwuzurike.

    67) New Orleans Saints (mock trade from NYG): Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Alabama

    A big, physical runner who always presses forward and has underrated athleticism.

    68) Houston Texans: Kingsley Enagbare, EDGE, South Carolina

    A long-armed power rusher with good ankle flexion who reportedly has Round 2 grades.

    69) New York Jets: David Bell, WR, Purdue

    A high-level possession receiver who could be a perfect complement to Christian Watson.

    70) Jacksonville Jaguars: Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota

    A massive right tackle who gives Jacksonville valuable insurance for franchise tag recipient Cam Robinson.

    71) Chicago Bears: Nicholas Petit-Frere, OT, Ohio State

    A high-level athletic talent who needs refinement but can play left and right tackle.

    72) Seattle Seahawks: Tariq Woolen, CB, UTSA

    A raw but unprecedented physical talent with dominant speed and length.

    73) Indianapolis Colts: John Metchie III, WR, Alabama

    A technically proficient pass catcher who can win on the boundary or in the slot.

    74) Atlanta Falcons: Isaiah Spiller, RB, Texas A&M

    A big-bodied back with a great mix of physicality and short-area agility.

    75) Arizona Cardinals (mock trade from DEN): Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn

    Arizona sends pick No. 87 and a 2023 third-rounder for pick No. 75 from Denver.

    The Cardinals trade up for a sticky cover man who plays bigger than his frame.

    76) Baltimore Ravens: Cole Strange, OL, Chattanooga

    An elite athlete with a steady resilience and the versatility to play guard or center.

    77) Minnesota Vikings: Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama

    A natural separator with high-end catching instincts who could be maximized as a pro.

    78) Cleveland Browns: Alex Wright, EDGE, UAB

    A prospect who checks all the Browns’ boxes — young, well-built, and athletic.

    79) Los Angeles Chargers: Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB, Alabama

    A technically sound size-speed athlete who’s scratching the surface as a playmaker.

    80) Houston Texans: Kerby Joseph, S, Illinois

    An incredibly rangy playmaker with game-changing potential at free safety.

    81) New York Giants: Greg Dulcich, TE, UCLA

    A smooth TE with the athleticism to get up the seam and the length to extend for catches.

    82) Atlanta Falcons: Tyquan Thornton, WR, Baylor

    An elite speed threat with a long frame, great ball skills, and an attitude as a blocker.

    83) Philadelphia Eagles: Bryan Cook, S, Cincinnati

    A tenacious box safety who can tackle in space and make plays when passes come his way.

    84) Pittsburgh Steelers: Matt Waletzko, OT, North Dakota

    A rare athlete with a dominating wingspan, culminating in massive upside at tackle.

    85) New England Patriots: Jamaree Salyer, G, Georgia

    A long, compact, and physical blocker with a promising projection on the interior.

    86) Las Vegas Raiders: Joshua Ezeudu, OL, North Carolina

    An athletic and powerful lineman who has versatility between tackle and guard.

    87) Denver Broncos: Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah

    An FCS stalwart with dominant length and athleticism, as well as left-right versatility.

    88) Dallas Cowboys: Ed Ingram, G, LSU

    A violent hand-fighter on the interior who also gets out in space well.

    89) Buffalo Bills: Christian Harris, LB, Alabama

    A compact run-and-chase linebacker with elite speed and explosiveness.

    90) Tennessee Titans: Carson Strong, QB, Nevada

    A big-armed signal-caller who could be a low-risk, high-reward investment.

    91) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jelani Woods, TE, Virginia

    An uber-physical weapon in the middle of the field with an elite wingspan and good burst.

    92) Green Bay Packers: Chris Paul, OT, Tulsa

    A smart, experienced, and versatile lineman with the tools to stay at right tackle.

    93) San Francisco 49ers: Erik Ezukanma, WR, Texas Tech

    A high-level RAC threat at 6’2″, 209 pounds who’s also an alpha when the ball is in the air.

    94) Kansas City Chiefs: Cameron Thomas, EDGE, San Diego State

    A burly edge rusher with a hot motor, powerful hands, and passable athleticism.

    95) Cincinnati Bengals: Luke Goedeke, G, Central Michigan

    A constant finisher who translates well at guard with athleticism and upper body torque.

    96) Denver Broncos: Myjai Sanders, EDGE, Cincinnati

    An explosive, bendy edge rusher with a physical mentality and good speed to power.

    97) Detroit Lions: Khalil Shakir, WR, Boise State

    A fast, fleet-footed slot weapon who shares some similarities with Amon-Ra St. Brown.

    98) New Orleans Saints: Zyon McCollum, CB, Sam Houston State

    An elite athlete at 6’2″ with rare efficiency of motion and flashes of patience at the line.

    99) Cleveland Browns: Matthew Butler, DT, Tennessee

    An explosive, heavy-handed defensive tackle who can generate pressure as a pass rusher.

    100) Baltimore Ravens: Brandon Smith, LB, Penn State

    A truly elite athlete at 6’3 1/2″, 250 pounds, whose physical skill set invites versatility.

    101) Chicago Bears (mock trade from PHI): Luke Fortner, C, Kentucky

    A high-floor center with the leverage, play strength, and hands to lock down the interior.

    102) Miami Dolphins: Cameron Jurgens, C, Nebraska

    An easy mover with tenacious physicality, and a perfect fit for Miami’s wide-zone scheme.

    103) Kansas City Chiefs: Thomas Booker, DT, Stanford

    An alignment-versatile lineman with the explosiveness, twitch, and power to be great.

    104) Los Angeles Rams: Nik Bonitto, EDGE, Oklahoma

    An explosive, bendy edge rusher who lacks an imposing profile but has great upside.

    105) San Francisco 49ers: Zachary Carter, DL, Florida

    A powerful disruptor on the line, with versatility between the interior and EDGE.

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