The Detroit Lions will have two first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, even as that second one falls with each Los Angeles Rams’ playoff win. They will have three of the first 34 picks, and five of the top 100 as compensatory picks move closer to being made official. The Lions really can’t go wrong with any direction they take in this year’s draft, though mind will clearly be paid to positional value and needs that surely trump others. Using Tankathon’s draft order and Pro Football Focus’ draft simulator, here’s a new three-round 2022 mock draft for the Detroit Lions as conference championship game Sunday approaches.
Nevada
Oregon
Penn State
South Alabama
Clemson