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2022 NFL Mock Draft: Matt Corral becomes the future in Atlanta

By Christopher Thomas

Oct 9, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) during warmups prior to the game against Arkansas Razorbacks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) during warmups prior to the game against Arkansas Razorbacks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 04: Jaxson Kirkland #51 of the Washington Huskies blocks against Joe Babros #56 of the Montana Grizzlies during the first half of the game at Husky Stadium on September 4, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) 2022 NFL Mock Draft
SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 04: Jaxson Kirkland #51 of the Washington Huskies blocks against Joe Babros #56 of the Montana Grizzlies during the first half of the game at Husky Stadium on September 4, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) 2022 NFL Mock Draft /

10. Philadelphia Eagles: Jaxson Kirkland, Offensive Lineman, Washington

The last of the Philadelphia Eagles’ first-round picks come here to finish out the top-10. If this scenario plays out they could take a quarterback. But instead, here they opt to add an extremely talented offensive lineman whose versatility could be a major help to the long-term future of the Eagles offensive line.

Last year in the second round the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Alabama center Landon Dickerson. The Eagles could take an offensive lineman in back-to-back drafts because they are trying to rebuild the interior of their offensive line.

This past offseason Philadelphia shopped three-time Pro Bowler Brandon Brooks who missed all of last season with a torn achilles. This season Brooks is already on Injured Reserve and has been replaced in the lineup by Dickerson. Former All-Pro Jason Kelce is a free agent after this year and appears to be slowing down at the age of 33. He has lost his status as one of if not the league’s best center. It seems unlikely that Kelce will take a pay cut to stay with the Eagles. Another former All-Pro, Lane Johnson, is in the conversation for the best right tackle in the league when healthy. But over the last couple of seasons has not been able to stay on the field.

So Philadelphia may let go of both Brooks, Kelce, and Johnson and will have at least two voids on this offensive line. Taking Jaxson Kirkland in the first round of this 2022 NFL Mock Draft would give the Eagles a versatile offensive lineman who can begin his career at guard replacing Brandon Brooks, shifting Dickerson to center, and eventually replace Lane Johnson. He has the nastiness that scouts love to see out of right tackles and could be a great starter at the next level.

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