2022 NFL Mock Draft: Packers deal Aaron Rodgers, use extra first-round pick on explosive receiver

Neal isn’t a perfect blocking prospect, but he’s massive and has outstanding athleticism. This is the prudent albeit slightly risky selection for Jacksonville.

Hutchinson is a large, polished player who can become the alpha rusher in Detroit immediately.

Hamilton can play many positions and excel. The Texans have to get a true game-changer on defense, and Hamilton can be that guy.

The Jets would love to pair Carl Lawson with Thibodeaux on the edges of Robert Saleh’s defense.

Willis doesn’t need to start instantly, but provides competition and a long-term vision at the game’s most vital position.

Ekwonu is a compact, athletic blocker who is capable of locking down one of the edges in Carolina.

Cross is silky smooth with All-Pro caliber upside. More blocking investment for Big Blue.

Stingley is long, twitchy and fast. Plus his ball skills are next level. The Falcons would have a dynamic cornerback duo after this selection.

With Rodgers gone — and maybe Davante Adams? — Green Bay turns its attention to receiver for Jordan Love with this pick it received in the Rodgers trade.

Why not give Zach Wilson more receiver options? Olave has a high floor because of his ball-tracking capabilities and route-running chops.

Pickett had a senior season that will catapult him into the first round. The Football Team has to bring in another arm to compete with Taylor Heinicke this summer.

Elam is a long, productive cornerback from the SEC, and the Vikings have to address cornerback early.

Burks is a big bodied receiver who dominates in contest-catch scenarios. But that’s not all. He’s a horse in the open field. The Browns need a true No. 1 wideout.

Gardner played at Cincinnati but his style is an exquisite fit in Baltimore. The Ravens are a press-man team — although that could change after the departure of defensive coordinator Wink Martindale — and Gardner is an on-and-island corner.

If Linderbaum is there when the Eagles pick, there should be no hesitation. To pay respects to the career Jason Kelce had at center, Linderbaum should be the first selection as his heir apparent at the position.

Lloyd is a rocket at linebacker with a magnificently large tackling radius. The Eagles need a player like him on their defense.

Karlaftis is an NFL-ready defensive end. He’s long, powerful with great burst and a nice arsenal of pass-rush moves.

Williams should be close to 100% early in his rookie season after ACL surgery, and the Saints have to get more dynamic at receiver, regardless of who their quarterback is.

Ojabo is an explosive, bendy rusher who needs refinement with his hands. The Eagles must address their edge-rusher spot early in the draft.

Corral has the scrambling ability and arm talent to become a quality passer in today’s NFL.

Dean could sink in the draft because he’s on the smaller side with short arms, but his film is squeaky clean, and the Patriots have to add youth and speed to their linebacker group.

McDuffie is a boundary corner with quicks of a nickel defender. He’d be a welcomed addition to the Raiders secondary.

Hill and Budda Baker would formulate quite the versatile safety tandem in Arizona. Hill can play safety or any cornerback spot.

London moves like he’s much smaller, but at 6-foot-5 he’s a wideout who plays above the rim better than any receiver in this class.

Booth is a big-time athlete with big-time ball skills. Buffalo adds another playmaker to its top defense.

Raimann is the small-school blocker who’s going to rise during the draft process after the Senior Bowl. He’s long and athletic with good power. The foundation is there for him to become a high-end edge protector.

McBride is a springy receiving tight end who’d give the Buccaneers a long-term future at that position.

Cine is a thumping safety who doesn’t play out of control. He’s a quality coverage player in man or zone.

Kirkland is a pass-blocking specialist with great feet. The Bengals must fortify the right side of their offensive line for Joe Burrow.

Green is probably the consensus top guard at the start of draft season, and Miami has to continue to build its offensive line.

Bell is a sneaky good receiver prospect who can win down the field on the perimeter. I’d love to see him in Detroit with Amon-Ra St. Brown in the slot.

The Chiefs could use an outside rusher to improve their defense, and Thomas has a good chance of sneaking into Round 1.