5 NFL teams that should go all out on QB Malik Willis on Day 2
Malik Willis is undoubtedly one of the biggest stories of the the 2022 NFL Draft so far. The first round was completed on Thursday and the hot prospect remains undrafted.
Entering day 2 the lack of quarterbacks selected in the first round remains a topic of some debate. Kenny Pickett was the only quarterback selected on day 1 when he was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 20th overall pick.
One prospect to keep a close eye on in the draft is Willis. He is one of the most talented players available and should be a the target of several NFL teams looking for their potential future quarterback.
Here are five teams who should aggressively pursue Willis in the second round.
#1 - Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are likely to be in the market for a quarterback after trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos during the offseason. Drew Lock is currently slated to be their starter this year, so they may be looking to potentially upgrade.
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The Seahawks are in an excellent position to draft Willis. They currently own the 8th and 9th picks in the second round. This means they could use one on Willis if he's still there or package picks together to move up.
#2 - Detroit Lions
While Jared Goff is under contract until the conclusion of the 2024 season, the way his contract is structured allows for the Detroit Lions to potentially release him following the 2022 NFL season with just ten million in dead cap.
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The Lions are in the middle of a complete rebuild of their roster and Goff is unlikely to be there when the project is complete. With the 34th pick, they could potentially draft the young quarterback and develop him behind Goff before taking over as the starter.