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Mel Kiper 2022 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Hutchinson to Jaguars, Thibodeaux to Lions

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. released his first mock draft for the 2022 NFL draft on Wednesday, with Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson going to the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 1 overall pick.

Another edge-rusher, Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux, is predicted by Kiper to land with the Detroit Lions at No. 2.

Here's a look at the top five selections:

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Michigan

2. Detroit Lions: Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon

3. Houston Texans: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama

4. New York Jets: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame

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