Here’s an updated mock of the first round.
If you’re interested in cross-referencing, check out the last one I did below.
The Panthers have such a strong coaching staff in place, a viable o-line and an exceptional roster.
Whoever they draft should thrive.
Not just in the NFC South division.
In the wide-open conference that is the NFC.
My concern for Houston is Stroud may not thrive without an excellent receiving corps and all-world pass protection.
The Texans are miles away from such status in both those areas.
That is, unless you have some all-world talent like Anthony Richardson waiting in the wings.
Las Vegas badly needs a lockdown guy on the boundary.
Indianapolis decides to move to No.
7 rather than reaching for Will Levis.
Gonzalez is among the safest picks in this class and would help the Raiders pass rush get home.
At the top here, though, Witherspoon is too special of a talent to let slide.
Its usually a young gun and a vet whos a little past his prime.
In this instance, the Seahawks could get two legit studs on rookie deals at such a valuable position.
With a need for a dynamic pass-rusher, they cant really go wrong with Will Anderson.
A very safe pick thatll give Arizonas fan base a new cornerstone to rally around.
Once I put quarterback out of mind among Indianapolis needs BRING ON MINSHEW MANIA!!
Again, whats this amazing roster Colts GM Chris Ballard has allegedly built?
Stop dicking around and use the assets from this trade down to go get Lamar Jackson, man.
Carter would be in the conversation as the first non-QB off the board if not for off-field concerns.
I dont really know what to do with Philly.
Theyre so stacked everywhere.
You could make compelling arguments for them to go in any direction with this pick other than quarterback.
There’s also this…
11.
Ryan Tannehill is playing for his career as he knows it in 2023.
New England Patriots - Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
Trent Brown has kicked over to the left side.
Wide receiver is likely to be a popular position for the Pats to address here.
However, their current group isnt as barren of talent as years past despite the loss of Jakobi Meyers.
They should make an exception here with a slot dynamo like Smith-Njigba.
Jordan Love sure would welcome this news with open arms.
That doesnt mean teams should shy away from drafting the top guys on Day 1.
Might as well double up if you want to.
He didnt work out at the Combine or pro day while recovering from a back injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
The Bucs released incumbent left tackle Donovan Smith.
Tampa’s need and caliber of prospect Jones is make this a logical match.
Not that running 40 yards comes in handy for an o-lineman most of the time.
If I were Seattle, Id wait until Round 2 and think about Tennessees Hendon Hooker instead.
Van Ness registered 31 hurries on only 271 pass-rushing snaps in 2022, per PFF.
Scary thing is, hes only beginning to figure out the finer details.
Not a massive arsenal of moves.
Itd be intriguing to toss him into the Seahawks EDGE group with Boye Mafe and Uchenna Nwosu.
Minnesota Vikings - Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
Will Levis slide ends here.
The Vikings should be in the market to raise their ceiling at quarterback from Kirk Cousins.
Minnesota head coach Kevin OConnell comes from Sean McVays coaching tree.
Pretty easy to connect the dots here.
Darious Williams is more comfortable on the outside.
Dallas Cowboys - Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
Exit: Dalton Schultz.
Enter: Michael Mayer.
Dallas shouldnt overthink this if the opportunity presents itself.
Instead, they go get another playmaker for Josh Allen.
Or heck, if he’s going to be a malcontent about moving to right tackle, bench him.
Jones has the physical tools to fill in as an upgrade.
Hes the Thanos Mind Stone in the Infinity Gauntlet final piece for the Bengals much-maligned offensive line.
Give Derek Carr a fighting chance.
Hard to think of a team that develops defensive lines better than the Eagles have in recent years.
Kansas City Chiefs - Adetomiwa Adebawore, EDGE, Northwestern
The inside-outside versatility is very real for Adebawore.
Frank Clark was a no-brainer cut.
KC could have 2022 first-rounder George Karlaftis on one edge, and Adebawore on the other side.
Imagine obvious passing downs when the Chiefs could kick Adebawore inside next to Chris Jones.
Then maybe you flex, say, Leo Chenal to the outside in an exotic, mixed-matched front?
Holy shit thatd be tough to go against.
