2022 NFL Mock Draft: Kayvon Thibodeaux falls to Falcons, Giants take top-five QB, six receivers go in Round 1

Neal may not be the clear-cut “best” prospect in this class, but he has mammoth size, insane athleticism, and the Jaguars have to protect Trevor Lawrence a lot better in 2022 than they did in his rookie season.

Hutchinson feels like a Dan Campbell selection, and he’s got all the tools to be a All-Pro type on the edge.

Nick Caserio was in New England during the prime of the Devin McCourty era, and Hamilton can provide a similar caliber impact on Houston’s defense.

Cross is a smooth operator with effortless movement skills and anchor. The Jets have to get better in the trenches.

Willis has the most magnificent traits in this draft class, and the Giants could keep him on the sideline for at least half a season with Daniel Jones still under contract.

Pickett has ties to Matt Rhule, and we know how much Rhule loves former recruits and players. The Panthers have to fix their quarterback spot.

Ekwonu is a nasty but balanced blocker who will start at right tackle for the Giants.

Thibodeaux to the Falcons would be a tremendous get for Atlanta at No. 8 overall. The Falcons need more edge-rushing help — a lot of it — and Thibodeaux has rare attributes at his size.

Karlaftis is an NFL-ready, three-down defensive end who can help keep the Broncos pass rush afloat.

Stingley falls a bit, and the Jets are elated to land him. He has All-Pro traits at the outside cornerback spot.

Corral needs polish, but the quick release and athleticism make him an worthwhile quarterback choice here for the Washington Football Team.

Wilson is a bouncy speedster who’d be an instant star in an offense with Justin Jefferson.

Burks is a horse in the open field due to his size and chiseled frame, rebounds it well down the field, and isn’t a stiff route runner.

Gardner is the smooth, no-nonsense cornerback the Ravens will love to add to their man-heavy defense.

Dean is a missile at linebacker and diagnoses run plays in an instant. The Eagles have to get more athletic at linebacker.

Linderbaum is impeccable in the run and screen game, and with more weight to his frame can be tremendous in pass protection, too.

Ojabo is a raw rusher with high upside because of his explosive and bendiness around the corner. He’d be a perfect running mate alongside Joey Bosa in Los Angeles.

Olave gets open frequently and is dynamite when he has to track the ball down the field. The Saints have to prioritize their receiver group this offseason.

Ebiketie is an explosive, bendy rusher who got better each season at Penn State. The Eagles have to address the outside of their pass rusher with youth.

Green is a mauler at guard. Regardless of what the Steelers do at quarterback for the 2022 season, they have to get better in the trenches.

London would give the Patriots more size at receiver, and the USC star can get open despite being around 6-foot-5. He’s a high-point monster, too.

Elam is a long, ultra-physical cornerback with good fluidity for a defensive back his size. The Raiders have to get stronger in their secondary.

Williams’ torn ACL sinks him outside the top 20, but the Cardinals can’t pass on him given the state of their receiver group heading into the 2022 season.

Wyatt has a lightning-quick first step, and the Cowboys have to get sturdier on the interior of their defensive line.

Rainmann is bound to rise up boards after the Senior Bowl, when teams will get an up-close look at just how long and athletic he is on the edge.

Kinnard is a wide, high-energy blocker who’d help the Dolphins get more physical up front.

McCreary was always around the football in the SEC with 29 pass breakups in his final three seasons at Auburn.

Bell was a steady, high-producing presence on the outside over the past three years for the Boilermakers.

The Chiefs are happy to end Booth’s fall to provide their secondary with a twitchy ball hawk on the outside.

Hall is the long, versatile defensive lineman the Buccaneers love in the trenches. And Tampa Bay has to add more youth to that unit.

Kirkland is one of the more underrated blockers in this class, and the Titans need to fortify their group up front.

Surprise! McBride is an athletic, pass-catching monster at the tight end position who’d be a welcomed addition in Green Bay, regardless of who the team’s quarterback is next year.