TRADE: Arizona couldnt pass on Will Anderson Jr. in the first round of this NFL mock draft, but the Cardinals still have a glaring need at outside corner. The order of this 2023 NFL Mock Draft is often determined by the NFL Power Rankings, but for this update, it's determined by the projected record in the NFL Season Previews for 2022. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo loves his versatile DBs and Brian Branch would be a great fit wherever hes used in Cincinnatis defense. Area scouts are high on 7/1/22: Hellams first saw the field in 2020, recording 62 tackles and three passes broken up. Lukas Van Ness has been compared to former Saint Trey Hendrickson and has tremendous upside as a player who only started playing football in the eighth grade. 6'0" The Buccaneers continue to add to the defense with Drew Sanders, who could decide to move him back to the EDGE or groom him as an off-ball linebacker with Devin White and Lavonte Davids long-term futures in doubt. Please check your email for a confirmation. Unless) Teams will absolutely be willing to give up a ton of draft capital to jump the QB-needy Texans and get the future of their franchise. 1 overall. Green Bay Packers | Alabama S Jordan Battle, 46. Carolina Panthers | Boston College WR Zay Flowers, 40. He has outstanding instincts and showed a great motor in the 2021 season. 7/1/22: Owens was a quality defender for the Cougars as a junior, recording 52 tackle, two interceptions and three passes defended. In 2022, Stroud completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,688 yards, 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. If the Lions dont value the remaining quarterback prospects as potential successors to Jared Goff, dont be surprised if theyre willing to move down here. San Diego Union Tribune. Not only did he put together a season of excellent tape over 2022, but Murphy is a freak athlete in possession of a crazy combination of size, speed, athleticism and strength. The No. The Chiefs need to be thinking about life after Orlando Brown Jr.either in 2023 or 2024. In 2022, Johnston had 60 receptions for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns. Cody Mauch played left tackle at North Dakota State and, if the Bengals are OK with his arm length, could play that position for them in 2024 and beyond. Publication date: Thursday, January 12th 2023 a 01:16 pm. Its likely to cost them a couple of future first-round picks, as well as their second-rounder in this years draft, and maybe more. Tyree Wilson is a physically-dominant freak who can grow into a complete defensive lineman in time. In an effort to find a true complement to CeeDee Lamb, Dallas elects to draft a WR in Round 1. Brown. Some evaluators are concerned Johnson could be too tall and leggy to run with pro receivers, so they will be watching closely how he does against top receivers during the 2022 season. He also took 26 receptions for 295 yards and four scores. The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder broke out for the Fighting Irish in 2021, recording 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and 52 tackles. I bet he does whatever it takes to land one of the top young QBs. Scott has quality size for the NFL. However, that means someone has to fall into their lap and that man is Bryan Bresee. If the Ravens are going to keep deploying such a run-heavy scheme on offense, they might need a new lead back if J.K. Dobbins isnt able to return to form after multiple injuries. / 193 lbs. Illinois His length is an extremely valuable asset and hed be a day-one starter for the Raiders. Sauce Gardner and Turner could form the NFLs best CB duo in the not-too-distant future. / 188 lbs. Houston added their franchise QB at the top of the draft, now they add a piece to keep him protected long-term. The ability for the Seahawks to land a game-wrecker on the interior of the defensive line is too good to pass up here. 7/1/22: Battle notched 85 tackles, three interceptions and three passes broken up in 2021. So, the Seahawks use the second of their first-round picks to select Anthony Richardson, the super athletic yet very raw product out of Florida. 2023 NFL Draft Mock Drafts 2023 7-Round NFL Mock Draft 5.0 (Rounds 1-3) by Shane Hallam February 17, 2022 0 1102 Share 0 With 2022 NFL Draft season in full swing, the players who returned to school to improve their stock will be working toward the 2023 NFL Draft. With this being my first mock draft of 2023, we're going to keep it simple: no trades. Johnson started at guard in 2021, but he has moved to tackle as an upperclassmen. / 180 lbs. Bijan Robinson is a rare combination of size, vision, and playmaking ability that can be a game-changer for the Eagles offense. Several Jaguars defensive linemen are set to become free agents in 2023. Draft date: April 27th 2023 @ 12:00 AM, April 29th 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. The junior is a big corner who is fast, athletic, and is able to run the route to prevent separation. Jadeveon Clowney is as good as gone and the Browns need some more push from their defensive line from someone not named Myles Garrett. 9 overall), 2023 2nd-round pick (No. In 2021, he was even better with 73 stops, one forced fumble, five passes broken up and six interceptions. Mitchell has good size to go along with instincts and physicality. Carolina grabs its franchise quarterback. But I dont believe Brad Holmes is going to force the issue. The top 2023 Safety prospects available for the 2023 NFL Draft. Hes also not afraid to tackle. Entering 2022, Gonzalez did not have an interception, so NFL evaluators wanted to see him show more ball skills, and he displayed improvement in that regard. How about one that wont be around to use those future picks if hes wrong? You like his size and physicality, but will need to find the ideal position in your defense for him to thriveand that may be easier said than done. Boutte is an interesting prospect. Pittsburghs late-season success may put them out of range for one of the top offensive linemen in the classas it did in this NFL mock draft. Ohio State (Check out the latest episode below.). Yes, the Bengals have Dax Hill, but theres no reason they shouldnt keep adding to their DB room given the expiring contracts of Jessie Bates III and Von Bell. He played solid football for Alabama, but he was not overly impressive. This pick remains the same as my previous NFL mock draft. Devon Witherspoon, coming from one of the best defenses in all of college football, will bring a tenacity and physicality that Minnesota could use in the secondary, especially with Patrick Peterson set to become a free agent. / 210 lbs. The junior had a painful overtime fumble against Texas Tech. Team sources think Branch could be a hybrid cornerback/safety similar to Minkah Fitzpatrick. Baltimore Ravens | Texas RB Bijan Robinson, 24. Here's a blocker with the ability to compete immediately. The Steelers could end up losing Alex Highsmith to free agency by the time of the 2024 NFL Draft. NO receives: 2023 1st-round pick (No. If a top quarterback fell, the Lions might be tempted. He can play safety, nickel corner, or outside corner. Jr Follow me @walterfootball for updates. Landing this years top pass-catcher, and giving him to Trevor Lawrence instead of having to play against him twice a year, would be well worth the extra picks. Florida / 194 lbs. Owens needs to improve his ball production and splash plays to rise as a senior. Hyatts breakout season was fueled by his explosive, big-play ability, which is exactly what this offense needs. Stroud showed in the College Football Playoff semifinals that he's not just a pocket passer, beating the nation's best defense with his legs time and time again as he firmly established himself in the QB1 conversation. Free agency and cap magic will play a heavy, heavy role in the needs of this team, but I think Alvin Kamaras time in New Orleans is coming to an end soon. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Murphy has the skill set to dominate at the next level and could be a riser throughout the 2023 NFL Draft process. In 2022, Robinson averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns. Sedrick Van Pran-Grangier is an instant upgrade over Sam Mustipher. While new-ish GM Ryan Poles is an offensive lineman by trade, hes valued young, star defenders above everything else so far. If theres a worse receiver situation in the NFL right now, Id love to see it. Brown also had 88 tackles in 2019. 6/30/22: In 2021, Mitchell was a solid No. Houston Texans (from CLE) | Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. 13. Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, doesn't matter. Gonzalez notched 25 tackles and five breakups during the COVID-19-abbreviated season. Carolina Panthers: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky. In 2021, he collected 79 tackles, four passes defended and three interceptions. He was excellent against Utah in the season opener, leading Florida to a comeback win, but he was horrible against Kentucky, costing the Gators a win due to horrible accuracy and turnovers. / 275 lbs. 40 overall), 2023 4th-round pick (No. In my opinion, that's a smoke screen as Chicago tries to persuade as many QB-needy teams as possible to move up. Get the latest news and information on your favorite prospects on Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) | Texas Tech EDGE Tyree Wilson, 6. 36 overall), 2023 2nd-round pick (No. The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 27, and ends on Saturday, April 29. Philadelphia Eagles | Florida DL Gervon Dexter Sr. NFLs investigation into tampering violations, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. / 275 lbs. He also could have sufficient versatility to play safety as well as cornerback at the next level. 1 pick, they can either stay put and take one of the two defensive prospects worthy of this spot, or auction it off to the highest bidder who wants to move up for a quarterback. 6'1" $$ Pure WalterFootball with no advertisements for $7.99 a month. The Packers could use some offensive line talent. The Colts would be fortunate if Stroud makes it down to the No. In 2022, Carter totaled 32 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and three passes batted. 6/30/22: Johnson is a massive corner who broke out for the Aggies in 2021. Jr 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bears Select Jalen Carter First Overall, Quentin Johnston Goes in Top 10 With the NFL regular season complete, over half the league has turned their attention toward the NFL Draft. / 265 lbs. Marvin Mims can win down the field and has exciting YAC ability. Anderson can be the cornerstone for the Bears to build their defense around. Bleacher Report : Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame. He was a ballhawk who helped the Wildcats to get to the Big Ten Championship and produced a lot of splash plays with six interceptions, two passes broken up and 52 tackles. He had 28 tackles and 54 stops in the previous two seasons, respectively. Ward has potential and also needs to fill out his frame for the NFL. He picked up four touchdowns on the ground as well. CHI receives: 2023 1st-round pick (No. 1/7/23: Mitchell played really well in 2022 with blanket coverage. While he didn't play poorly, he wasn't as impactful as he was in 2021 and missed some tackles. Robinson is a complete, three-down playmaker who could dominate opposing defenses that are focused on slowing down Lamar Jackson. My guess is it's a veteran, since the Raiders have the offensive skill players to compete in the AFC. Young (5-11, 194) took over as Alabama's starting quarterback in 2021, and there was a lot of hype about him in the scouting community. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) | Michigan DL Mazi Smith, 38. Instead, hell keep adding to a defense that needs help but also has some exciting young pieces. He played really well for Texas A&M, impressing team evaluators. Either way, Id be surprised if Kamara was on New Orleans 2024 Week 1 roster. His performance against Georgia in the CFP semifinals proved what he can do against top competition, and bodes well for his chances of being the franchise quarterback the Texans desperately need. Chris Ballard may survive this offseason, but we wont be so lucky a year from now if the quarterback position is still in flux. Among those positions, Anderson is the best prospect. 6'5" Washington needs more cornerback and safety help. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and general manager Chris Ballard has to go for a quarterback, right? They may choose to play him at tackle and see if he can hang there at the NFL level before kicking him insideand theres nothing wrong with that. Thanks to his quality size and speed, Foskey could be a 4-3 defensive end or a 3-4 outside linebacker. He'll get the job done at a high level. While Antonio Johnson may not carry a first-round grade, he fills an immediate need. 1/7/23: In 2022, Joseph recorded 30 tackles, forced fumble, an interception and a pass broken up. At his size, he is a big strong safety, so he may have to move to linebacker in the NFL. PREV. This is the Jets first pick of this NFL mock draft after trading for Derek Carr. Which GM will mortgage the future in hopes of finding a franchise QB? 40 overall). Oregon He was third in the SEC with seven sacks while also recording 10.5 tackles for a loss and 52 tackles. Porter rotated in as freshman in 2020 and had a quality debut. Jr Robinson would make a marked difference to a team with a Lombardi Trophy at the forefront of its mind. Christian Gonzalez was a decent prospect at Colorado, but his lack of playmaking ability was a tad concerning. 14 overall selection. Jahmyr Gibbs can do a little bit of everything as a runner, pass-catcher, and kick returner. And even if Broderick Jones doesn't start right away, he'll add quality depth before establishing himself as a force up front. Whoever is under center for Green Bay in 2023 would benefit from Michael Mayer's blocking prowess, reliable hands and ability to get open in the biggest of moments. After debating how many quarterbacks could go in the first round (shoutout toKenny Pickettfor being the only one), we're now debating how many quarterbacks could go No. Clemson Buffalo Bills | Florida OL O'Cyrus Torrence, 30. Jr He flashed in 2021, catching 33 passes for 612 yards and six touchdowns. Broderick Jones isnt a finished product yet, but hes got the size you look for in a starting LT and has held his own in reps against some of college footballs top pass-rushers. After all, that's the ultimate goal: to predict which prospects these franchises will take. 6'6" document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. 1 overall, 2023 NFL mock draft: Raiders add OL for post-Carr era, Lamar landing spots: Jets among 15 possible suitors, Five-star QB Rashada trying to part ways with Florida, Browns reportedly hiring former Lions coach as DC, Chargers fire two from offensive staff after collapse, NBA rumors: Clippers in on Conley; Suns eye VanVleet, No. Jr 6/30/22: Alabama has had a lot of first-round cornerbacks under Nick Saban, and the 2023 NFL Draft could see a few more. In 2021, he recorded 92 tackles, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and three passes broken up. The Giants desperately need an infusion of talent here, and despite missing most of the 2022 season due to injury, Smith-Njigbas 2021 tape was impressive enough to warrant first-round consideration. The Bengals could plug in Gonzalez for impending free agent Eli Apple and not miss a beat. 6'5" The Eagles have some solid options here, but if they get a strong offer to move down, they could get better value at their biggest positions of need later in the round. Jones has been stellar this season against top competition in the SEC, and would be a massive upgrade at a premium position to protect Kenny Pickett. Sr He was a rock-solid protector for Bryce Young while being a steady run blocker. Kyle Crabbs latest NFL mock draft has them sending this pick to Baltimore for Lamar Jackson. / 200 lbs. 6'0" Some preseason evaluators said Foskey has high potential. That points them toward a pass-catcher, and Mayer has the complete skill set to be an immediate difference-maker on every down. New York MUST add some receiving talent next season. 6'3" 2 corner for Northwestern, and he totaled 48 tackles and six passes defended. Mayer is a do-everything tight end who can turn into a Pro Bowler under Pederson. Hes already earned one top-10 overall grade from our scouting staff and I expect the others to follow suit this spring during cross-checks. The 2022 NFL regular season is over, so for 18 of the leagues 32 teams, its officially draft season. The Patriots could stand to bolster the offensive tackle spot with Isaiah Wynn set to become a free agent and veteran Trent Brown coming off a disappointing campaign. Jr Team sources were impressed with Gonzalez (6-2, 201) on tape, starting from 2021 and into how he played in 2022. Peter Skoronski's measurables are nothing to write home about, but he's versatile and technically sound. Cincinnati Bengals | Georgia TE Darnell Washington, 27. He also had nine rushing touchdowns. 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