On Monday, Detroit Lions writer Mike O’Hara released his 2022 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 and he has the Lions landing a couple of college rivals
With the No. 2 overall pick, O’Hara has the Lions selecting EDGE Aidan Hutchinson out of Michigan, and with the No. 31 (or No. 32) pick, he has them selecting WR Chris Olave out of Ohio State.
Here is what O’Hara has to say about each pick.
They can go a lot of ways to fill a need. Among them:
- Wide receiver. They’ll likely add a quality veteran in free agency, then snag one in this deep talent pool.
- Safety/linebacker. The Lions lack a playmaker who does more than pile up tackles with limited impact.
- Pass rusher. The most pressing need is on defense. The Lions had only 30 sacks in 2021.
- Quarterback. A development player makes sense.
- Trade to add quality picks. It cannot be ruled out for Holmes to be active in the trade market. Teams like the Giants and Jets, who have two picks in the top 10, could be potential targets.
Pick: Edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan. A four-year player with 14.5 sacks in 2021. Warning: There’s a safety on the board who looks awfully attractive for how the Lions could use him.
ROUND 1 – PICK 31 or 32
Linebacker, wide receiver and safety are still primary needs.
Pick: WR Chris Olave, Ohio State. A lot has been said and written about how Olave would fit the Lions, and for good reason.
