2022 NFL Mock Draft: Saints make monster trade for Deshaun Watson, Seahawks pick Malik Willis

Deshaun Watson is likely to make a decision on a trade in the coming days, so let's create a mock draft featuring a mock trade of the talented but controversial young quarterback.

In this mock, the Saints and Texans -- and Watson, who has a no-trade clause in his current deal -- agree to a trade. Here's what it looks like.

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Saints make monster trade for Deshaun Watson, Seahawks pick Malik Willis

Saints get: Deshaun Watson, 2022 third-round pick

Texans get: 2022 first-round pick, 2022 second-round pick, 2023 first-round pick, 2023 fourth-round pick, 2024 first-round pick, safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

Let's see how a trade that sizable would impact the first round.

NFL Mock DraftRound 1
Round 1 - Pick 1Evan NealOLAlabama • Jr• 6'7" / 337 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
1st
Even after the Brandon Scherff signing, I still feel like the Jaguars will pick Neal at No. 1 overall. The more blocking help for Trevor Lawrence, the better.
Round 1 - Pick 2Aidan HutchinsonEDGEMichigan • Sr• 6'6" / 265 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Lions don't overthink it and pick Hutchinson to be their alpha rusher instantly.
Round 1 - Pick 3Travon WalkerDLGeorgia • Jr• 6'5" / 275 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
1st
Walker has the size, length, and athleticism to be picked this high on draft night. The Texans don't need him to be amazing right out of the gate, given their rebuilding process.
Round 1 - Pick 4Kyle HamiltonSNotre Dame • Jr• 6'4" / 220 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
The Jets need more playmakers in the secondary, and Hamilton is absolutely one of those.
Round 1 - Pick 5Ikem EkwonuOLNC State • Soph• 6'4" / 310 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
4th
Ekwonu is a plug-and-play tackle who could play guard if needed for the Giants.
Round 1 - Pick 6Kenny PickettQBPittsburgh • Sr• 6'3" / 217 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
3rd
I can't envision the Panthers offering the best compensation package to the Texans, nor the best environment to Deshaun Watson. Because of that, they need to turn their attention to quarterback in the draft.
FromChicago BearsRound 1 - Pick 7Kayvon ThibodeauxEDGEOregon • Soph• 6'5" / 258 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Thibodeaux falls into the Giants' lap, and they can't pass on him a second time.
Round 1 - Pick 8Garrett WilsonWROhio State • Jr• 6'0" / 183 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
1st
The Falcons restructured Matt Ryan's contract again, making it more difficult for them to move on from him in 2023. Strange. With that in mind, they get Ryan a top-tier receiver prospect to pair with Kyle Pitts down the middle of the field.
FromDenver BroncosRound 1 - Pick 9Malik WillisQBLiberty • Jr• 6'1" / 219 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Seahawks get Willis as the long-term option at quarterback while Drew Lock serves as the placeholder.
FromSeattle SeahawksRound 1 - Pick 10Charles CrossOLMississippi State • Soph• 6'5" / 307 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
3rd
The Jets should be thrilled with landing Cross at the tail end of the top 10. He has All-Pro upside.
Round 1 - Pick 11Chris OlaveWROhio State • Sr• 6'0" / 187 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
5th
The Commanders have to prioritize weapons for Carson Wentz, and Olave has a high floor. Ohio State East in the nation's capitol at receiver.
Round 1 - Pick 12Ahmad GardnerCBCincinnati • Jr• 6'2" / 188 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
9th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Edge rusher is a sizable need for the Vikings. So is cornerback. This is nice value for Gardner.
Round 1 - Pick 13David OjaboEDGEMichigan • Jr• 6'5" / 250 lbs
Projected Team
Cleveland
PROSPECT RNK
40th
POSITION RNK
6th
The Browns wait on receiver, instead landing a bendy athlete to complement Myles Garrett.
Round 1 - Pick 14Jordan DavisDLGeorgia • Sr• 6'6" / 340 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Let's get crazy with Davis' draft position. The Ravens adore oversized defensive linemen, and Davis is rather large.
FromMiami DolphinsRound 1 - Pick 15Jermaine Johnson IIEDGEFlorida State • Sr• 6'5" / 260 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
29th
POSITION RNK
4th
The Eagles did sign Haason Reddick at the start of free agency, but they still have a need on the edge.
FromIndianapolis ColtsRound 1 - Pick 16Derek Stingley Jr.CBLSU • Jr• 6'1" / 195 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
1st
The Eagles can't pass on Stingley with all of their first-round selections. He has too much upside and the position is a need in Phily.
Round 1 - Pick 17Trevor PenningOLNorthern Iowa • Jr• 6'7" / 321 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Chargers
PROSPECT RNK
42nd
POSITION RNK
9th
To shore up the right tackle position could go a long way in Justin Herbert building on the first two very encouraging seasons to begin his NFL career.
Mock Trade fromNew Orleans SaintsRound 1 - Pick 18Treylon BurksWRArkansas • Jr• 6'2" / 225 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
4th
With just a sliver of the compensation from the Watson trade, the Texans get Davis Mills another receiving weapon in Burks.
Round 1 - Pick 19Lewis CineSGeorgia • Jr• 6'1" / 200 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
60th
POSITION RNK
6th
The Eagles pass on receiver and instead go with one of the most explosive players in the entire class in Cine to strengthen the safety group.
Round 1 - Pick 20Desmond RidderQBCincinnati • Sr• 6'3" / 211 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
76th
POSITION RNK
5th
Ridder is the experienced, decently improvisational quarterback the Steelers will likely gravitate toward if they stay put at No. 20 overall, even after the Mitchell Trubisky signing.
Round 1 - Pick 21George KarlaftisEDGEPurdue • Jr• 6'4" / 275 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Matthew Judon needs a running mate on the edge of the Patriots defensive line. Karlaftis is high floor and high upside.
Round 1 - Pick 22Devin LloydLBUtah • Jr• 6'3" / 235 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
1st
The Raiders have to get better in their linebacker group. Lloyd is a missile at the second level.
Round 1 - Pick 23Zion JohnsonOLBoston College • Sr• 6'3" / 312 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
31st
POSITION RNK
8th
Johnson will be ready to start at right guard in front of Kyler Murray. Protecting him better is a priority. Receiver can come in Round 2 for Arizona.
Round 1 - Pick 24Boye MafeDLMinnesota • Sr• 6'4" / 265 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
37th
POSITION RNK
5th
Given the Randy Gregory deal fell through, the Cowboys have a need opposite DeMarcus Lawrence on their defensive line.
Round 1 - Pick 25Jameson WilliamsWRAlabama • Jr• 6'2" / 179 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Bills are willing to wait on Williams' recovery process that will probably run a few months into his rookie season.
Round 1 - Pick 26Bernhard RaimannOLCentral Michigan • Jr• 6'6" / 303 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
24th
POSITION RNK
5th
Raimann is an older prospect, but he would be an instant starter on the right side of Tennessee's offensive front. The Titans need to be in win-now mode.
Round 1 - Pick 27Kenyon GreenOLTexas A&M • Jr• 6'4" / 323 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
30th
POSITION RNK
7th
With Brady back, the Buccaneers have to strengthen the interior of their offensive line given the losses of Ali Marpet and Alex Cappa this offseason.
Round 1 - Pick 28Jahan DotsonWRPenn State • Sr• 5'11" / 178 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
39th
POSITION RNK
6th
A receiver for Aaron Rodgers! In Round 1. Dotson has some Randall Cobb characteristics to him and can stretch the field.
FromSan Francisco 49ersRound 1 - Pick 29Tyler LinderbaumOLIowa • Jr• 6'2" / 296 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Dolphins erupt when Linderbaum is still on the board. Huge get for Mike McDaniel.
Round 1 - Pick 30Drake LondonWRUSC • Jr• 6'4" / 219 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
3rd
London isn't the speed type the Chiefs have prioritized during the Mahomes era, but he has the rebounding ability to thrive with an aggressive quarterback throwing him the football.
Round 1 - Pick 31Kaiir ElamCBFlorida • Jr• 6'2" / 196 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
35th
POSITION RNK
6th
Elam is a big and fast with man-coverage specialty. Smart choice here by Cincinnati.
FromLos Angeles RamsRound 1 - Pick 32Nakobe DeanLBGeorgia • Jr• 6'0" / 225 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
2nd
Massive steal for the Lions, a team in need of a playmaker at linebacker.
23/04/2022

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