Todd McShay projects all 31 first-round picks of April's draft, including where the top signal-callers land, what four teams do with multiple selections and which positions dominate Day 1. Who knows. In this NFL mock draft, they make a trade-back with the Bears, who need to add as many picks and talented players as possible. Torrence should have definitely returned to Florida for his fourth season, but he decided to enter the 2023 NFL Draft. 6'3" USC LV receives: 2023 1st-round pick (No. This is a great return for the Bears to move down and continue building around Justin Fields and the young pieces on defense. Either way, he can be a mainstay on a Titans OL that needs rebuilding. And depending on who you ask, you could receive three different answers: Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Clemson Stefon Diggs needs a true, consistent complement. Pick change: previously Jaelyn Duncan, OT. Branch is the perfect fit, having handled a similar role in Nick Sabans defense with great success. 1/7/23: In 2022, Nubin totaled 55 tackles, four interceptions, three passes broken up and a forced fumble. The Titans need more offensive line talent. The Chiefs need to be thinking about life after Orlando Brown Jr.either in 2023 or 2024. He should work out well and impress in the eye ball test. Tyree Wilson, who racked up a combined 27.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks the past two seasons at Texas Tech, can be that player. The draft board fell nicely for Seattle, who added a major disrupter inside in Jalen Carter and now drafts a high-upside EDGE in Round 2. Anderson is a dominant force off the edge who could have easily been last years No. He'll immediately upgrade a defense that just lost future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt to retirement. TCU Skoronski can play multiple positions along the line but has the highest upside at guard, where he can be an upgrade over everyone else the Titans currently have under contract for 2023 at that position. C.J. Steen has the flexibility to start out his career at guard before moving to tackle. He is sleeper who could rise quickly as the 2023 NFL Draft approaches. The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 27, and ends on Saturday, April 29. The Texans should absolutely be nervous about a team jumping them for a quarterback, but in this mock they get their guy. Under general manager Brad Holmes, the Lions have taken elite talents and not reached for need. / 220 lbs. / 180 lbs. New Orleans Saints (from SF via MIA, DEN)* | Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker, 29. 1 overall pick, had he been eligible. CAR receives: 2023 1st-round pick (No. Two quarterbacks coming off the board first is a huge win for the Cardinals, who land the best overall prospect in the entire draft at No. Let us know what you think about this or any edition of our NFL Mock Draft series on Twitter and Instagramand stay tuned next week for the next edition of TDNs 2023 NFL Mock Draft series. 6'6" Seattle Seahawks (from KC)* | Oklahoma WR Marvin Mims Jr. 63. With some expiring contracts at the position, Las Vegas doesnt have much proven talent at CB. 2 wide receiver, Dallas could certainly use someone like him. In 2021, Young completed 67 percent of his passes for 4,872 yards, 47 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Player Rankings updated 4 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game, Non-playoff teams get picks 1-18 -- the team with the worst record picks first overall, Teams eliminated in the Wild Card round get picks 19-24, Teams eliminated in the Divisional round get picks 25-28, Teams eliminated in the Conference Championships get picks 29-30, Tiebreakers: strength of schedule, division tiebreakers, conference tiebreakers, interconference tiebreakers, coin toss, This order applies to all seven rounds of the draft with tied teams cycling positions from round to round, Weeks before the draft, up to a total of 32 compensatory picks are awarded to teams that lost significant free agents -- these picks are made after rounds 3-7. 7/1/22: Merriweather collected 42 tackle, an interception and four passes batted in 2021. Texas A&M When you have Justin Herbert and are in a division with Maxx Crosby and Chris Jones, having quality offensive linemen is imperative. 12/31/22: Johnston has 53 receptions for 903 yards and five touchdowns so far in 2022. It's looking more and more like the Giants and Daniel Jones are going to agree to some sort of extension. 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. Week 18 gave us a dramatic shift at the top of the draft order, and those moves are sure to have a massive impact on how the early going of this years draft shakes out. 6'4" (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images). CBS. Chicago Bears (from BAL) | Maryland OT Jaelyn Duncan, 56. 14 overall selection. 6'2" Click here to jump to the Titans' second-round pick. The same is true for the offensive line prospects left on the board here. The Dolphins have a grand total of zero running backs under contract for 2023. Levis completed 66 percent of his passes that season for 2,826 yards, 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Plus, he can be the long-term replacement for Tyler Lockett. / 194 lbs. The only knock on Young (5-11, 194) is his size, but he was durable overall in his two years as a starter in the SEC. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. He'll get the job done at a high level. Buffalo Bills | Tennessee WR Cedric Tillman. The 6-foot, 214-pound Robinson has power, speed, cutting ability, and natural instincts as a runner. Sure, many will scoff at a running back being drafted this high, but Bijan Robinson is a special talent. 7/1/22: Florida fired Dan Mullen in large part because the Gators had not recruited good talent, as evidenced by their pathetic defense in 2021. Let Miles Sanders walk in free agency and replace him with the do-it-all running back that is Jahmyr Gibbs. Texas Tech Click here to jump to the Falcons' second-round pick. He also took 26 receptions for 295 yards and four scores. Jr 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. To truly know if he's the franchise quarterback, they have to surround him with high-caliber skill players. Regardless of his roller coaster of a college career, Boutte flashed his potential as an after-the-catch playmaker with a penchant for finding the end zone (14 touchdowns in first 16 career games). Seattle Seahawks (from KC)* | Utah CB Clark Phillips III, 31. Jr Houston Texans | Ohio State QB C.J. / 175 lbs. Late in the season, Richardson struggled against Georgia and Florida State. View Mock Draft. Jr Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Georgia CB Kelee Ringo, 20. Click here to jump to the Bears' second-round pick. Simply put, they need an alpha edge rusher to make plays in the backfield. Soph 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. Dawand Jones is a massive, powerful man who can start at RT from day one and provide a boost to the Chargers rushing attack while helping keep Justin Herbert upright. Now that the top of the draft order has been solidified, its time to introduce some trades into the mock draft madness, and in our updated two-round projections, the blockbusters start at the top: NOTE:The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick in next years draft as a result of theNFLs investigation into tampering violations. Jordan Addison can create separation with his speed with the upside to develop into a No. He thrived running the Kentucky offense during 2021. For more extensive draft content, check out our latestprospect rankingsandmock drafts,as well as our new weekly podcast,"With the First Pick,"featuring former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman. Seattle Seahawks | Ohio State OL Luke Wypler, 54. Kentucky 1/7/23: Branch recorded 90 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2022. The Colts would be fortunate if Stroud makes it down to the No. Tennessees future at quarterback is in question, but this NFL mock draft helps set the team up with the pieces for Ryan Tannehill, Malik Willis, or another QB to succeed. After missing out on the top three edge rushers earlier in this NFL mock draft, the Eagles come back here and land Notre Dames all-time sack leader. 1/7/23: Torrence recorded 84 tackles and a pass defended in 2022. Houston Texans (from CLE) | Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. 13. In 2021, he totaled 37 tackles and seven sacks. Jr Conner is a strong safety type who needs to show more coverage skills in 2022. Here's a dynamic quarterback hunter for Atlanta. 6'0" The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder was the rare freshman to start on Nick Saban's defense, but Anderson proved his special ability with a superb 2020 season. Click here to jump to the Jets' second-round pick. With the Raiders reportedly exploring trade options for Derek Carr -- and releasing him if none come to fruition -- a new QB will be under center in Las Vegas in 2023. I can easily see a trade happening in the offseason or during the draft. Richardson struggles with his field vision, decision-making and processing coverage post-snap, plus he has very streaky confidence. The Eagles take the best player available, here landing a riser who could end up as the top corner in the the 2023 NFL Draft. Young is a true assassin on the football field capable of taking over games and carrying his team to wins. Richardson definitely needed to return to school for 2023 to improve before going pro, but he decided to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. After trading down 11 spots and adding a couple of extra picks, the Eagles are still able to fill one of their biggest needs, and get much better value in the process. 1 overall, the Texans NEED to find an answer at quarterback. His size (6-foot-5, 275 pounds) and athleticism will make him a disruptor wherever he lines up. And even if Broderick Jones doesn't start right away, he'll add quality depth before establishing himself as a force up front. The Lions defense played much better the second half of the season, but it still needs more upgrades if it's going to become a consistent contender in the NFC North. Detroit Lions (from SF via CAR)* | Texas A&M RB Devon Achane, 61. Draft date: April 27th 2023 @ 12:00 AM, April 29th 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. Detroit Lions | Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes, 49. Stroud, 3. 40 overall). Brown is short and lacks length, but he has good instincts and ball skills. 1 corner spot, and this gives Washington the perfect chance to do just that. Healthy. The 6-foot-2, 192-pounder possesses excellent size and the upside to become an impactful player. 1/7/23: The 6-foot, 195-pound Martin is a versatile defensive back who is a weapon in the secondary. 4 overall) 5 min read The Indianapolis Colts hold the No. 1/7/23: In 2022, Joseph recorded 30 tackles, forced fumble, an interception and a pass broken up. Jr Philadelphia Eagles | Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs, 32. 7/1/22: In 2021, Nubin was a decent defender for the Gophers, recording 49 tackles, three interceptions and two passes defended. What the stout defense doesn't have, however, is a shutdown corner. However, Arthur Smiths offense needs blocking tight ends that can be versatile enough to be playmakers in the passing game as wellespecially in the red zone. Hes got size, ball skills, and alignment versatility. He was a tough defender for Alabama in 2020, totaling 58 tackles, an interception and four passes defended. Carolina grabs its franchise quarterback. 2 corner to pair with Carlton Davis III. 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. Antonio Johnson is a downhill bruiser who can also cover, be it as the deep safety or in the slot. Adding Mayer to his pass-catching group next year will ensure the offense stays humming while the young pieces on defense continue to grow. Derick Hall is a better run defender than pass rusher right now, but theres reason to believe the Packers staff can groom him into reaching his full, QB-disrupting potential. 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. 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 2022, Johnston had 60 receptions for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns. If Addisons still on the board here, dont be shocked if they deal their late second-rounder to jump ahead of multiple teams that would love to add his explosive, big-play skill set. 3 overall. 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. Jr 6'0" Jr However, he really did not provide any big plays and did not record an interception. The most important thing Jacksonville can do is continue to build around Lawrence. Full preview and player prospects analysis available. Devon Witherspoon is a momentum-flipper with his ability to get his hands on the ball. Robinson is a complete, three-down playmaker who could dominate opposing defenses that are focused on slowing down Lamar Jackson. (Just kidding. Hence, I could see them taking the best player in the 2023 NFL Draft, like Robinson. More help is needed, but this is a great start. Detroit Lions | Alabama DB Brian Branch, 19. Josh McDaniels drafted Tim Tebow in the first round back in 2010, so it would not surprise me if he is willing to go after another Gators quarterback who is a dynamic athlete, runner, and deep-ball thrower, but also struggles to be accurate in the short to intermediate part of the field. In 2022, Anderson collected 51 tackles, 10 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown. Jamaree Salyer can slight over to guard and help Chargers get their best five on the field. The Patriots track record drafting wide receivers isnt great, but they need to take a swing here if they want to upgrade their room. 9 overall), 2023 2nd-round pick (No. Here's a big outside receiver that will make things very tough on defenses with Wilson and Breece Hall. Doug Pederson loves his tight ends and Trevor Lawrence has established connections with lesser talents at the position (Dan Arnold, Evan Engram) the last couple years. New York needs to improve the interior of its offensive line and Andrew Vorhees is a versatile lineman who can help the Jets get their best five on the field up front. Cedric Tillman feels like a Mike Vrabel kind of player and can form a nice long-term duo with Treylon Burks. He has one interception over his college career and could use more ball production. 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. 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