Official 2022 NFL Draft Thread

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Here is some draft stuff I've picked up recently from analysts who are familiar with the Commanders schemes and thought process:

First, Keim says that the Coms will not take a QB at #11. Matt Bowen points out that QB's rise fast as the draft approaches which is good for the Coms because he believes that two QB's will go in the Top 10 (Pickett and Willis) which means that two excellent non-QB players will slip to #11.

Per Keim, the only safety that the Coms might take At #11 is Kyle Hamilton. They love Hamilton as a hybrid S/LB who could be very disruptive in the 2nd and 3rd levels of the defense. Matt Bowen likes Dax Hill and Jaquan Brisker at S in the second round because of their versatility. He says Dax could play CB as well as S and that Jaquan compares to Micah Hyde as a Multi-dimensional player.

A WR could be the pick at #11 but Bowen says that only Drake London and Garrett Wilson are good enough to be picked in the Top 11. Numerous mock drafts have London going to the Coms in Round 1 and he would be a great fit. The Coms seem to prefer Chris Olave over Wilson but Keim says that's only because the FO believes that Wilson will be gone by the time they draft. Fred Smoot thinks that (after London, Wilson and possibly Jameson Williams) there are another dozen very good WR prospects among whom there is not much separation in ability. Fred wants a big guy at WR who can catch the "bad balls".

To the surprise of nobody on this site Fred Smoot says we need to address the CB position. Fred says that if Darryl Stingley Jr. falls to #11 and the Coms don't select him it would be the "biggest mistake ever for the Commanders". Smoot calls Stingley a "generational player" who would automatically become a #1 corner and the best DB on the team. Nevertheless, Fred did admit to the injury risk of drafting Stingley, saying that Stingley's problem is "not ability but availability". Fred is also very high on Sauce Gardner at CB. Keim likes CB Coby Bryant in the mid-rounds.

As for MLB, Smoot says "we need a QB" on defense. Fred rates Devin Lloyd as the top MLB prospect but allows that there isn't much difference between Lloyd and Chad Muma. Matt Bowen pointed out that a MLB in today's NFL must be a "three down guy". Matt is also high on Chad Muma and Christian Harris, both of whom could be available in Round 2. Quay Walker and Troy Anderson were also mentioned. Keim made it clear that the FO values the Hybrid S/LB position over the MLB position and said that if given the choice between Hamilton or Lloyd at #11 the Coms would take Hamilton.

Finally, Keim said without enthusiasm that if a top OL were to fall out of the Top 10, then OL could be a possibility at #11.

Lots of helpful stuff here, thanks!

I'd be happy with any of these 3 in the rounds they were discussed.

[jamf]

the "Coms", Fucking horrible!

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by jamf

the "Coms", Fucking horrible!

Give me a break. There isn't much for me to work with here. Blame Snyder.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Give me a break. There isn't much for me to work with here. Blame Snyder.

LOL, I'm calling them the Manders for short.

When your team name has approximately 12 syllables, you're going to get all kinds of nicknames you won't like.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Blame Snyder.

I do.

Go Commies!

[KI Skins Fan]

If the Giants can be called G-Men why can't the Commanders be called C-Men?

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

If the Giants can be called G-Men why can't the Commanders be called C-Men?

Lol. The C-Men.

C-Men just got in that ass (when we actually win)!!

[AnonEmouse]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

If the Giants can be called G-Men why can't the Commanders be called C-Men?

The Condommanders?

[skinsfaninok]

I'm ready for the draft to be here.. Hopefully we go WR or OL

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I'm ready for the draft to be here.. Hopefully we go WR or OL

Me too. Based on all I've read about the C-Men draft, I feel that it can be narrowed down to this: They want a Top 10 quality playmaker with Pro Bowl potential at #11. So, in this draft, I don't think the C-Men will draft any Lineman, QB, RB, LB, or TE at #11. If hybrid S/LB Hamilton should fall out of the Top 10, I think he's the player they want most and they will take him. If he doesn't fall, then I think only these players would be in consideration at #11: WR London, WR Wilson, CB Gardner, and CB Stingley. If none of these players is available, I think the C-Men will trade down, which would also be beneficial because they could make good use of more draft picks.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Me too. Based on all I've read about the C-Men draft, I feel that it can be narrowed down to this: They want a Top 10 quality playmaker with Pro Bowl potential at #11. So, in this draft, I don't think the C-Men will draft any Lineman, QB, RB, LB, or TE at #11. If hybrid S/LB Hamilton should fall out of the Top 10, I think he's the player they want most and they will take him. If he doesn't fall, then I think only these players would be in consideration at #11: WR London, WR Wilson, CB Gardner, and CB Stingley. If none of these players is available, I think the C-Men will trade down, which would also be beneficial because they could make good use of more draft picks.

I am pretty much in agreement with you.

Honestly I think it would be pretty miraculous to see Hamilton fall to us at 11. He's widely thought of as top 5, and some have him as the #1 prospect, but you never know.

Either way, here are my top 3 scenarios for the first round.

1. Hamilton falls to 11, and he's the pick.
2. Hamilton does not fall to 11, and another team blows them away with a trade offer.
3. Hamilton does not fall to 11, no good trade offers, and they select London or Stingley.

That being said, I wouldn't hate it if they took an offensive lineman...Neal, Okwonu, Cross.

The good thing about being in their position, is there will almost certainly be a player there at 11 who should have been drafted in the top 10, and who can help them out immediately.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I am pretty much in agreement with you.

Honestly I think it would be pretty miraculous to see Hamilton fall to us at 11. He's widely thought of as top 5, and some have him as the #1 prospect, but you never know.

Either way, here are my top 3 scenarios for the first round.

1. Hamilton falls to 11, and he's the pick.
2. Hamilton does not fall to 11, and another team blows them away with a trade offer.
3. Hamilton does not fall to 11, no good trade offers, and they select London or Stingley.

That being said, I wouldn't hate it if they took an offensive lineman...Neal, Okwonu, Cross.

The good thing about being in their position, is there will almost certainly be a player there at 11 who should have been drafted in the top 10, and who can help them out immediately.

I meant to say that I think any one of Hamilton, London, Wilson, Gardner or Stingley are outstanding enough for the WFT to take at #11. There aren't any other players that I would expect them to take at #11.

Nevertheless, there would be many other players who could possibly start right away for WFT available in the late 1st round or the 2nd round. Therefore, they might well trade down and I don't think they'd need to be blown away by a trade offer for #11 as long as they receive a fair return in draft picks.

[KI Skins Fan]

Here you have it! The WFT ideal scenario for the first round of the draft.

CBS SPORTS CONSENSUS NFL MOCK DRAFT

We've compiled results from 12 NFL mock drafts and broken down the results.

Round 1 - Pick 1
Aidan Hutchinson EDGE

Round 1 - Pick 2
Travon Walker DL

Round 1 - Pick 3
Evan Neal OL

Round 1 - Pick 4
Kayvon Thibodeaux EDGE

Round 1 - Pick 5
Ikem Ekwonu OL

Round 1 - Pick 6
Kenny Pickett QB

Round 1 - Pick 7
Ahmad Gardner CB

Round 1 - Pick 8
Garrett Wilson WR

Round 1 - Pick 9
Derek Stingley Jr. CB

Round 1 - Pick 10
Drake London WR

Round 1 - Pick 11
Kyle Hamilton S

[sdskinsfan2001]

11: R1 P11 - CB Derek Stingley Jr. - LSU
47: R2 P15 - LB Chad Muma - Wyoming
113: R4 P8 - WR Romeo Doubs - Nevada
189: R6 P10 - G Lecitus Smith - Virginia Tech
230: R7 P9 - S Quentin Lake - UCLA
240: R7 P19 - TE Daniel Bellinger - San Diego State

[sdskinsfan2001]

Final mock draft. Draft week is finally here.

11: R1 P11 - OT Charles Cross - Mississippi State
47: R2 P15 - WR Christian Watson - North Dakota State
113: R4 P8 - TE Greg Dulcich - UCLA
189: R6 P10 - G Lecitus Smith - Virginia Tech
230: R7 P9 - S Quentin Lake - UCLA
240: R7 P19 - LB Terrel Bernard - Baylor