Mock draft SZN is in full swing for the 2023 NFL Draft.
Once the Combine hits, it’s full speed ahead until late April.
Let’s get this thing kicked off.
He’s the best pure thrower in the class and just needs a solid o-line in front of him.
His ceiling feels like a Rich Man’s Dak Prescott, which is actually a good outcome.
I’m sure Indy would take that.
The ties between the Pats and Nick Saban go back for decades.
Caserio needs to inject life into the franchise.
I’m concerned about Young’s size as much as anyone.
That said, he’s a total outlier when it comes to how good his game tape is.
Anderson has the best combination of innate talent and production I can recall seeing from an EDGE prospect.
Not a tough call here.
Frank Reich has built a killer coaching staff.
Should Richardson hit that consciousness-altering ceiling of his, Carolina could own the NFC South for a long time.
Instead, they address a need area that Pete Carroll has publicly acknowledged on the front seven.
I’m sure they’ve kept a close watch on Wilson.
I love Christian Gonzalez and Devon Witherspoon as prospects.
Detroit is about to transform its secondary overnight.
Just a matter of who GM Brad Holmes prefers.
He looks like he could be a decent starter.
Fields needs help and already has built-in chemistry with JSN, who I think is WR1 in this class.
He’s confident he’ll be exonerated of any wrongdoing.
The payoff of having Carter and Jordan Davis starting at defensive tackle together would be enormous.
Tennessee Titans - Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
My favorite tackle in the draft.
Johnson has trained for a number of years with Bengals legend Willie Anderson.
He’s way ahead of the curve from most rookies as a result.
Perfect match for the Titans here in terms of need and best player available.
He’s 6-3, 208 and sprung up to a 40.5" vertical.
That’s what we call a monster catch radius, folks.
Young is plenty accurate enough as is.
Increasing his margin for error with someone like Johnston is a scary proposition for opponents to ponder.
Skoronski is one of the safer prospects and makes too much sense for Gang Green to reject.
On the other hand, he’s arguably the best route-runner this side of Smith-Njigba.
Addison won the 2021 Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s best receiver at Pitt before transferring to USC.
Guess who won the Biletnikoff hardware the year before him?
He’s overcome size concerns to thrive in the NFL.
My guess is Addison will, too.
Washington Commanders - Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
Kendall Fuller is a fine cornerback.
I have questions about every single other player on that area of Washington’s depth chart.
He’s one of the smartest, most instinctive and surest-tackling players in this draft.
Seems like a classic, vintage Steelers defender who can align at either safety spot.
The disguised coverage possibilities are tantalizing.
Don’t forget about James Houston, either!PS: Smith blazed anofficial4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
Nevertheless, McCollum is still a project and the Bucs have to be thinking longer-term.
Carlton Davis' extension only runs through 2024.
Other incumbent cornerbacks like star Jamel Dean and Sean Murphy-Bunting are no longer under contract.
Banks can be a viable CB2 right away.
His undersized frame is the only real knock.
Mazi Smith kicked off the list last year.
Brandon Staley badly needs an interior d-lineman to make his scheme click.
Smith is too tempting to pass on here.
Minnesota Vikings - Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson
A little rich for my blood to take Bresee here.
Easy to see a team desperate for defensive help like the Vikings fall in love with him, however.
New York Giants - Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
About as sure-handed as tight ends come.
Only two drops on 93 targets this past season for Kincaid.
We all know the G-Men need weapons.
Rather than reaching into the deep pool of small receivers, Kincaid is the call here.
The Cowboys still don’t seem interested in paying him long-term.
Mayer had 180 catches and 18 TDs in three years at Notre Dame.
Buffalo Bills - Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa
Dubious value to put a linebacker in the first round.
For Buffalo’s specific situation, Campbell is a logical option.
Joe Mixon is a very possible cap casualty and Samaje Perine is a free agent.
Bijan Robinson is the best running back prospect since Saquon Barkley.
I’m blown away by Bijan’s acceleration, ability to cut without losing speed, and overall vision.
Cam Jordan turns 34 in July.
Payton Turner keeps getting banged up.
Operating under the assumption that New Orleans retains defensive tackle David Onyemata, too.
Philadelphia Eagles - Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
Kind of a polarizing one here I’d suspect.
In almost any other non-Bijan year, he’d be RB1.
Has excellent pass-catching skills and not a lot of wear and tear.
He’s drawing Alvin Kamara comparisons.
Seems like a straightforward approach for the Chiefs to cap Day 1.
They nabbed George Karlaftis last year around this point.
First 10 of Round 2
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They might move up into the first round if Jones is sitting there in the late going.
In any event, hed be a no-brainer choice to protect Kenny Picketts blind side.
Keeping Kyler Murray upright should be a big priority in Arizona.
Brents tested very well in Indy and is really quick for a 6-foot-3 corner.
Both Turner and Woolen hit 4.26 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
Turner could interchange with Coby Bryant in the slot as well.
Brown and Devon Witherspoon would be such a spark to Las Vegas perpetually struggling defense.
Chicago Bears (via Panthers) - Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee Worry not, Bears fans.
“Finally” addressing the o-line here.
Wright can play either tackle spot, and Chicago can find another interior lineman later on.
Id start Wright at right tackle in Week 1.
Wouldnt be comfortable with Alex Leatherwood out there as things stand now.
Could be a special receiver trio in New Orleans.
Tennessee Titans -Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State Bud Dupree was a free-agent bust and cap casualty.
Harold Landry is coming off a torn ACL.
