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