Mock draft tracker 14.0: The favorite remains the favorite

Apr 18, 2022 at 12:57 PM

John Oehser

Jaguars Senior Writer

JACKSONVILLE, FLA – The favorite's role remains unchanged.

But while Aidan Hutchinson remains the most popular choice for the No. 1 overall selection by the Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft, that's hardly a unanimous feeling these days.

Hutchinson, an edge defender from the University of Michigan, was projected to the Jaguars No. 1 by 14 of 22 analysts in this week's jaguars.com mock draft tracker 14.0. The 2022 NFL Draft will be held April 28-30, with analysts also projecting four other players to the Jaguars No. 1.

"I understand the hype surrounding Travon Walker, but Aidan Hutchinson is still the best EDGE — from Day 1 — in the class. His ceiling may be lower, but Jacksonville needs a steady playmaker, not a boom-or-bust prospect," James Fragoza of Pro Football Network wrote.

"It's not quite as obvious this year as it was last year, but the No. 1 pick sure seems like it's going to be the star edge rusher from Michigan," Jared Dubin of CBS wrote.

Sam Monson of Pro Football Network also wrote of a Hutchinson-Walker decision.

"There is an ever-increasing buzz around Travon Walker as the No. 1 overall pick, but I just can't see a good justification to put him above Hutchinson," Monson wrote, with Rhett Lewis of the NFL Network writing of Hutchinson: "This is a player who's going to provide the Jags with an immediate impact on the field while simultaneously boosting the club's culture."

Four analysts in this week's tracker projected Walker No. 1 overall.

"In a draft without a clear-cut top dog, this Dawg offers outstanding measurables and explosiveness, with high-end upside to cultivate," Lance Zierlein of NFL Media wrote.

Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports wrote that "Walker going No. 1 is not out of the question. At all."

"Check his combined performance. Big-time athletes go early in the draft. Very early," Trapasso wrote, with Nate Davis of USA Today writing of Walker: "His ability to defend the run would be especially alluring in a division featuring Titans RB Derrick Henry and Colts RB Jonathan Taylor."

Two analysts projected Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal to the Jaguars No. 1 overall, with one projecting Oregon edge defender Kayvon Thibodeaux there and another projecting North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu as the election.

"Further protecting Jaguars quarterback] Trevor Lawrence with an elite offensive tackle prospect is enticing, but so is grabbing the best edge rusher in this class,” Kyle Stackpole of Stackpole [wrote, with Joe Broback of Pro Football Network writing: "It's hard for the Jaguars to justify a pick that doesn't include someone protecting Trevor Lawrence, so it comes down to whether they take Evan Neal or NC State's Ikem Ekwonu."

Here's the 14*th* jaguars.com 2022 mock draft tracker:

Mocker, Affiliation (Date): Player, position, school

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (4/18): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Sam Monson, Pro Football Network (4/18): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Jared Dubin, CBS Sports (4/17): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Kyle Crabbs, The Draft Network (4/17): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports (4/16): Evan Neal, OL, Alabama
Dalton Miller (4/16), Pro Football Network (4/16): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports (4/15): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
James Fragoza, Pro Football Network (4/15): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Adam Rank, NFL.com (4/14): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (4/14): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (4/14): Travon Walker, DL, Georgia
Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network (4/14): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Nate Davis, USA Today (4/14): Travon Walker, DL, Georgia (Trade to No. 2)
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (4/13): Travon Walker, DL, Georgia
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports (4/13): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Joe Broback, Pro Football Network (4/13): Evan Neal, OL, Alabama
Will Brinson, CBS Sports (4/12): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (4/12): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Lance Zierlein, NFL Media (4/12): Travon Walker, DL, Georgia
Brad Spielberger, Pro Football Focus (4/12): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Rhett Lewis, NFL Network (4/11): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (4/11): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (4/11): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Keith Sanchez, The Draft Network (4/10): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Jeff Kerr, CBS Sports (4/9): Evan Neal, OL, Alabama
Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network (4/9): Travon Walker, DL, Georgia
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (4/8): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports (4/8): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (4/8): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network (4/8): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (4/7): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Kevin Hanson, Monday Morning Quarterback (4/7): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Peter Schrager (4/7), Good Morning Football: Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (4/6): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Aaron Wilson, Pro Football Network (4/6): Travon Walker, DL, Georgia
Sam Monson, Pro Football Focus fan consensus (4/6): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports (4/6): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (4/5): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Charles Davis, NFL Media (4/5): Travon Walker, DL, Georgia
Doug Farrar, USA Today Touchdown Wire (4/4): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Peter King, NBC Sports (4/4): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Adam Beasley, Pro Football Network (4/4): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (4/4): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (4/4): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Anthony Treash, Pro Football Focus (4/4): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Joe Marino, The Draft Network (4/3): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Daniel Kelly, SI.com (4/3): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Doug Farrar, USA Today Touchdown Wire (4/2): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Oliver Hodgkinson, Pro Football Network (4/2): Travon Walker, DL, Georgia
Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports (4/1): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Kevin Hanson, Monday Morning Quarterback (4/1): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Eric Edholm, Yahoo Sports (3/31): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (3/31): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (3/31): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network (3/31): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (3/30): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Dalton Miller, Pro Football Network (3/30): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN (3/30): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Will Brinson, CBS Sports (3/29): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (3/29): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Bucky Brooks, NFL Media (3/29): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
James Fragoza, Pro Football Network (3/29): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (3/28): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (3/28): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Austin Gayle, Pro Football Focus (3/27): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Brently Weismann, The Draft Network (3/27): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports (3/27): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network (3/26): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Thor Nystrom, NBC Sports (3/26): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (3/25): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (3/24): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network (3/24): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Doug Farrar, USA Today Touchdown Wire (3/24): Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com (3/24): Travon Walker, DL, Georgia
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (3/23): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (3/23): Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame-Trade to No. 8 (Atlanta)
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports (3/22): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media (3/22): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Derrik Klassen, Football Outsiders (3/22): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Nate Davis, USA Today (3/22): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (3/21): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Mark Schofield, USA Today Touchdown Wire (3/20): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (3/20): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Nate Davis, USA Today (3/19): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Joe Broback, Pro Football Network (3/19): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports (3/18): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (3/18): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (3/17): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Oliver Hodgkinson, Pro Football Network (3/17): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (3/17): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (3/16): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus (3/14): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (3/14): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Keith Sanchez, The Draft Network (3/13): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Tom Fornelli. CBS Sports (3/11): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Kevin Hanson, Monday Morning Quarterback (3/11): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (3/11): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network (3/10): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports (3/10): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (3/9): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (3/10): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Nate Davis, USA Today (3/9): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Kyle Crabbs, The Draft Network (3/9): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Cody Benjamin, CBS Sports (3/8): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (3/8): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (3/8): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Lance Zierlein, NFL Media (3/8): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network (3/7): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (3/7): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Doug Farrar, USA Today Touchdown Wire (3/6): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports (3/6): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (3/5): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (3/2): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Dalton Miller, Pro Football Network (3/2): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN (3/1): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Bucky Brooks, NFL Media (3/1): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (3/1): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Doug Farrar, USA Today Touchdown Wire (3/1): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Drae Harris, The Draft Network (2/28): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus (2/28): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (2/28): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Oliver Hodgkinson, Pro Football Network (2/26): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports (2/26): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (2/25): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Damian Parson, The Draft Network (2/23): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (2/23): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media (2/22): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network (2/22): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (2/21): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Austin Gayle, Pro Football Focus (2/21): Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports (2/18): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (2/18): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Eric Edholm, Yahoo Sports (2/17): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (2/17): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Kevin Hanson, Monday Morning Quarterback (2/17): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (2/16): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Danny Kelly, The Ringer (2/15): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Rob Rang, Fox Sports (2/15): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Nate Davis, USA Today (2/15): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (2/14): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Matt Miller, The Draft Scout (2/14): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (2/14): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Brentley Weisman, The Draft Network (2/13): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports (2/13): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Cam Mellor, Pro Football Network (2/12): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network (2/11): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (2/11): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Lance Zierlein, NFL Media (2/8): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Seth Galina, Pro Football Focus (2/7): Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (2/7): Ikem Ekonu, OT, North Carolina State
Joe Marino, The Draft Network (2/6): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports (2/5): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (2/4): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (2/2): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Keith Sanchez, The Draft Network (1/31): Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State
Sam Monson, Pro Football Focus (1/31): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/31): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (1/29): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (1/29): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (1/27): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Bucky Brooks, NFL Media (1/25): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/24): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Bryan Perez, The Draft Network (1/24): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus (1/24): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media Analyst (1/21): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Kyle Crabbs, The Draft Network (1/20): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (1/20): Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (1/20): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN (1/19): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/17): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Austin Gayle, Pro Football Focus (1/17): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports (1/14): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (1/14): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (1/13): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draft Wire (1/13): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (1/13): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (1/13): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Jason McIntyre, FOX Sports (1/12): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (1/12): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (1/10): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Anthony Treash, Pro Football Focus (1/3): Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (1/1): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon