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2022 NFL Draft: KC Chiefs trade up in final first-round mock

By Grant Tuttle

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 6: Defensive End Jermaine Johnson II #11 of the Florida State Seminoles during the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on November 6, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Wolfpack defeated the Seminoles 28 to 14. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 6: Defensive End Jermaine Johnson II #11 of the Florida State Seminoles during the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on November 6, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Wolfpack defeated the Seminoles 28 to 14. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Drake London #15 of the USC Trojans runs for a first down before he was stopped by defensive back Rayshad Williams #3 and linebacker Leni Toailoa #26 of the UCLA Bruins in the second half of the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Drake London #15 of the USC Trojans runs for a first down before he was stopped by defensive back Rayshad Williams #3 and linebacker Leni Toailoa #26 of the UCLA Bruins in the second half of the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. WR. USC. Drake London. 44. Pick Analysis. 8. player

The first wide receiver to come off the board is Drake London. Finally, at pick eight, London heads to the Atlanta Falcons to fill the massive void left at wide receiver in lieu of the Calvin Ridley suspension. London is not only a big-bodied receiver that can catch the ball in the middle of the field, but he is also very good in the open field. With a good blend of power and speed, London is difficult to bring down one on one. The Falcons would be wise to get a new playmaker to pair with Kyle Pitts.

While the Falcons are in the middle of a re-tooling, they have some nice pieces on both sides of the ball. While they could easily take a defensive star here, it makes the most sense that they would select the top receiver on their board because it is simply the position of greatest need. London seems like the best fit here.

Derek Stingley Jr.. 54. Scouting Report. CB. 9. player. Pick Analysis. LSU

Projected trade from Seattle (through Denver)

Seattle is not afraid of taking their guy. As evidenced in 2020, when they took Jordyn Brooks in the first round, they will take their favorite player regardless of what anyone else thinks or where they are evaluated. Here, they are trading back to gather more picks in later rounds. The Eagles are moving up to get their top guy.

Derek Stingley Jr. is, in some cases, regarded as the top cornerback in the draft class. While taking Stingley is a bit of a gamble due to his injury concerns and lack of playing time since his sophomore year, you are banking on the high production that he turned in early in his career. With excellent size and athleticism, Stingley makes for a good compliment to Darius Slay. The Eagles could have a top-tier defensive backfield if Stingley works out.

30. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 10. WR. Alabama. Jameson Williams. player

(From Seattle Seahawks)

Jameson Williams is a very talented receiver who has a lot of variance in where hw should be taken in recent mock drafts. The Jets missed out on Tyreek Hill and have not yet been able to secure a number one receiver. At ten, Williams makes a lot of sense for the New York Jets.

With great speed, body control, and route running Jameson Williams may be the most talented pass-catcher in the draft. His tape is very good and he consistently finds a way to get open. If the Jets are unable to nab the proven star that they desire, this is the next best thing. Williams may need some extra time to recover from an ACL tear, but he is the most talented receiver in the class.

Pick Analysis. 11. 58. player. Scouting Report. S. Notre Dame. Kyle Hamilton

Kyle Hamilton sees a bit of a fall. Safety is not the most important position, but a good safety can change a lot for your defense. Hamilton is the best safety on the board and according to some, the best PLAYER on the board. Falling to 11 is not out of the realm of possibilities and if it does turn out this way, the Commanders should be all over it.

The Commanders released Landon Collins because of his price tag. Hamilton could swiftly fill the role and become a star on their young and talented defense. Ron Rivera would love to have a defensive chess piece like Hamilton that he could use all over the field.

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