GREEN BAY, Wis. Armed with two first-round picks, the Green Bay Packers face their most important NFL Draft in years.Actually, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst, it only seems that way.Every draft is so important to your football team, he said on Monday, a few days ahead of Thursdays first round. It is the lifeblood of how we build our football team. The amount of resources and energy that we put into this is reflective of that. I dont know if its any different than any other year but its significantly important for us as we move forward. It always has been that way here. But Im excited about the team weve got coming back. Having the guys in the building these last couple days, just the energy and seeing some of the faces, you start getting excited about our team and what weve got coming in front of us.The Packers have two picks in the first and second rounds, thanks to the trade of All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, one pick Homer Bailey Jersey in the third round and two more in the fourth. That gives them seven selections in the first four rounds of a deep draft. The Adams trade created an enormous vacancy in the lineup, right tackle Billy Turner was released, and there is no depth whatsoever at outside linebacker or safety. Looking ahead, Green Bays top two tight ends and starting safeties will be free agents at the end of the season.Scroll to ContinueSo, who will the Packers select with the 22nd and 28th selections of the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft? Here is our team publishers mock draft. 1) Jacksonville JaguarsAidan Hutchinson, edge, Michigan : The Jaguars are likely down to either Aidan Hutchinson or Travon Walker at No. 1 overall, but the edge goes to Hutchinson thanks to his ability to make an instant impact. The Jaguars have won four games in the last two seasons and can't afford to mi s on this pick, taking the safe Hutchinson and securing a pa s-rusher George Brett Jersey acro s from Josh Allen for the future.2) Detroit LionsKayvon Thibodeaux, edge, Oregon : With Aidan Hutchinson off of the board, the Detroit Lions select the next best pa s-rusher in the draft. Detroit's defensive line has struggled for several years to effectively rush the quarterback. Thibodeaux will be the "game-changer" general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have been searching for on defense.3) Houston TexansIkem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State : The Texans are going to run it back with Davis Mills for a second season. Although they added A.J. Cann in free agency, they need more, especially in terms of fixing the 32nd-ranked rushing attack. Ekwonu comes with experience at guard and tackle, plus is known for skills in run blocking, and high character. He's a Day 1 starter at either left guard or right tackle. 4) New York JetsTravon Walker, edge, Georgia : Even after mi sing out on Kayvon Thibodeaux and Aidan Hutchinson, Robert Saleh and the Jets are still able to add a premier EDGE rusher at No. 4. Walker is poised to excel on New York's defensive line alongside Carl Lawson, John Franklin-Myers and more. The Jets will be tempted to take Ahmad Gardner here, but general manager Joe Douglas and his staff have a reputation for building through the trenches.5) New York GiantsEvan Neal, OT, Alabama : The Giants need to fix their offensive line once and for all. Neal not only gives them an option this year at OT, he also gives them position flexibility for the future.6) Carolina PanthersMalik Willis, QB, Liberty : The Panthers could go with Charles Cro s here and solve their i sue at left tackle, but I don't see it happening. If Neal or Ekwonu were on the board, that's a different story. Panthers GM Scott Fitterer has said he's Wily Peralta Jersey going to keep swinging on quarterbacks until they find their guy. Willis isn't the most pro-ready by any means, but he certainly has the most potential. It's a bit of a gamble and one that Fitterer won't mind taking.7) New York GiantsDerek Stingley, Jr, CB, LSU : Sauce Gardner was tempting here, but Stingley, in having answered some medical questions, has been the more productive cornerback and is a guy who should be able to step in should the Giants part with James Bradberry via trade. 8) Atlanta FalconsGarrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State : By now, it's no secret that the Falcons need a No. 1 receiver. The current top option is Olamide Zaccheaus, who finished with only 31 catches as the team's No. 3 playmaker. Wilson has the highest upside of any receiver in the cla s and is a plug-and-play replacement for Calvin Ridley on the perimeter.9) Seattle SeahawksAhmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati : Seattle has never drafted a cornerback earlier than the third round in the Pete Carroll era, but Gardner has too much talent and upside to pa s up in Ryan Goins Jersey the top-10. Built with a long, lean 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame, he looks like the prototypical corner the franchise prioritizes. He ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at the combine, and he didn't allow a single touchdown in coverage in college. Basically, he's Richard Sherman with wheels and playing in a scheme that should cater best to his strengths, he has a chance to develop into an All-Pro corner in quick fashion. 10) New York JetsDrake London, WR, USC : After addre sing the defensive line with the No. 4 pick, it's time to give QB Zach Wilson another weapon on offense. New York may try to trade back here, or use this pick to go after a proven commodity at the wide receiver position, but with Garrett Wilson off the board, London is the pick for Gang Green.11) Washington CommandersKyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame : Adding Wilson to help Carson Wentz in his career resurrection bid would've been nice, but Hamilton Paulo Orlando Jersey is no consolation prize and the top safety in this year's cla s. With yet another first round pick on defense, coordinator Jack Del Rio will be under more pre sure to get his group to elevate their play, and has plenty of scheme versatile players to do it with. 12) Minnesota VikingsJameson Williams, WR, Alabama With the top defensive backs off the board, the Vikings take the most electrifying receiver in the draft. Adam Thielen is getting up there in age, new head coach Kevin O'Connell wants to spread things out, and the Vikings don't have a ton of depth at receiver. Williams is coming off an ACL injury, but his speed paired with Justin Jefferson would be scary for opposing defenses.13) Houston TexansChris Olave, WR, Ohio State : Houston likely is willing to listen to offers for this pick, but in this scenario, the franchise stays put. The Texans need speed and stability opposite Brandin Cooks. Olave is the top route-runner in the cla s and uses his 4.3 speed to create separation either on the boundary or in the slot. He'll become another weapon for Davis Mills in Year 214) Baltimore RavensJo
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