On tape, he possesses some of the best feet and mirroring ability in the class and should add much-needed depth to Denver's secondary. 40) New Orleans Saints Dell follows in the footsteps of Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett as a shorter receiver who can play both out wide and in the slot. He earned an 88.8 run-defense grade in 2021 and a 75.6 mark in 2022. 10) Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans) He can stuff the run and push the pocket as a pass rusher, filling a need for Houston. After going defensive line with their first pick, the Lions will likely look to bolster their defensive back room with their second first-round selection. Tune tallied more than 1,100 passing snaps over the past two seasons and added elite grades in both years. All this has completely changed the complexion of the 2023 NFL draft for Las Vegas. Cincinnati adds one of the most interesting projects in the draft. The Seahawks continue to rework their front seven. Our draft starts now! He was still productive on tape and earned a career-high 80.2 grade in 2021. He just needs his hands to do more work for him, as he allowed 28 pressures this past fall. 250) Kansas City Chiefs (Compensatory Selection) Washington Commanders (compensatory), 219. Kelly is a high-floor cornerback with a well-rounded skill set. Young stands out on film as a skilled pass rusher with the frame and motor required to continue to develop. Without further ado, here is my 2023 NFL Mock Draft 1.0. Young has plenty of fans with the offensive staff because of his arm, accuracy, intangibles and leadership adding up to can't-miss package regardless of any size concern. R1 Anthony Richardson QB | Florida R4 Bryce Ford-Wheaton WR | West Virginia R5 Cory Trice CB | Purdue View Mock Falcons Wire Falcons By: Matt Urben 04/25/23 222) San Francisco 49ers (from Denver) There just weren't many high-end plays on his tape, as evidenced by his 71.4 overall grade. 133) Chicago Bears (from Philadelphia) 106) Indianapolis Colts 239) Los Angeles Chargers The Titans need to think about going wideout again in the first round to help promising second-year player Treylon Burks. MORE: Biggest risers, fallers from 2023 NFL Draft pro days. 204) Las Vegas Raiders (from Dallas) Smith joins his Georgia teammate Jalen Carter in Seattle, where he can help the Seahawks transition to a 3-4 defense. Still, he had a strong performance at his pro day and the value of a player some believe to be a top-10 prospect who plays the most valuable non-quarterback position is simply too good to pass on. 100. Sewell is a throwback linebacker who joins his brother Penei as a young prospect at only 20 years old. The best way to help out an inaccurate quarterback is to give them wide receivers who get open, and JSN does just that. The Bears will work to figure out where to best play him in their rotation, but he can be effective inside or outside. Sanders is the perfect mix of that with off-ball tape from 2022 and edge tape in 2020 and 2021. The NFL Draft Order is here. 5) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) For the second straight season, the Cowboys grab a toolsy edge defender in the second round. This is simply a draft for talent pick on Day 3. He earned a 93.4 pass-rushing grade with 59 pressures in 2021 before every school he faced came with a game plan to limit him this past fall. 7) Las Vegas Raiders 113) Atlanta Falcons 134) Kansas City Chiefs He coughed up five balls this season to tie for the national lead. Flowers compares very much to Lockett with his speed and versatility to be effective making big plays outside or in the slot. New England Patriots (from Panthers), 207. Williams is their kind of corner with his physical, aggressive play. Williams was limited in his workouts this pre-draft process due to recovery from a torn ACL this past season. 189) Los Angeles Rams (from Tennessee) Las Vegas Raiders (from Chiefs through Giants, compensatory). Freeland is more of a project at this stage, but he's too freaky of an athlete at 6-foot-8 and 300 pounds to not at least take a flier on in the third round. That level of grit has to have Titans head coach Mike Vrabel excited. MORE: SN's mock draft with trades sends Lamar Jackson to Titans. 45) Green Bay Packers 200) Los Angeles Chargers McBride was the most dominant running back in college football over the past three seasons. April 20, 2023 9:38 am ET. The Patriots should like Hayes' combination of size, experience and technique to believe he can be a reliable starter in time. Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State (6-2, 198 pounds). Trying to figure out the potential of these current 2nd year players to come out early requires analysis going back to their high school days. 96) Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory Selection) Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7. The Falcons could think about other defensive positions, but they should think pass rush most even if Anderson and Wilson are not available. The Titans have a promising athlete at the position in Chigoziem Okonkwo, but they are thin otherwise and like adding Johnston to Burks in the first round, this would be part of rebooting of playmakers for whoever ends up being their new long-term quarterback. 17) Pittsburgh Steelers 30) Philadelphia Eagles He has a nose for the football and the kind of burst to go find it. 61) Chicago Bears (from San Francisco through Carolina) This downstream page in the sequence contains results for players selected in Round 6 and Round 7. Hyatt can become a more complete receiver with better consistency and improved route-running. Chicago Bears (from Patriots through Ravens), 159. He has extensive experience at guard and tackle. The Rams need to develop strong depth behind Joe Noteboom and Rob Havenstein. 179) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Houston) Hickman is a long, well-built safety who had himself a breakout 2022 campaign. He boasts the kind of burners that don't get caught from behind. Bell doesn't have any individual stats or metrics that stand out, but he proved to be a solid possession-type receiver at Michigan, capable of creating separation on his own. 171) Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory Selection) With Pro Days, the Combine and free agency about wrapped up, it is draft season! 244) Dallas Cowboys He showed improvement as a bull rusher this past fall with 23 pressures after notching only 17 in his career prior. 41) Tennessee Titans He dropped just eight of his 154 career catchable targets. Here, a really good football player who has slid down boards a bit due to injuries provides upside that is too good to pass up. The Seahawks have a history of taking calculated draft risks under Pete Carroll and John Schneider. The Raiders would jump out of their shoes if Hooker fell this far. The Lions need to address defensive tackle early here to help their run-stuffing They can go back to the Wolverines up front to get Smith, who can blow up plenty in the backfield. 156) Los Angeles Chargers As far as team-player fits go, there aren't too many better than Porter to New England. 212) Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory Selection) 89) New York Giants He earned an 85.8 run-defense grade in 2022. Brents is long, tested well this offseason and allowed a catch on just 46.2% of the 52 passes thrown into his coverage this past season. Having an accomplished deep threat like Rice, who led the class with 18 deep catches and ranked third in deep yardage, waiting in the wings could wind up being a solid long-term investment should the Chiefs elect to move on from MVS. Mekhi Blackmon is a tenacious cornerback who put up a 91.1 PFF coverage grade in 2022, allowing just a 46.1 passer rating when targeted. Pittsburgh's starting tackle duo of Chukwuma Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. ranked 27th out of 32 units in PFF grade in 2022. He showed serious improvement as a route runner this past fall with a career-high 51 catches for 861 yards. Spears is a space player with big-time home-run potential. Robert Hunt has Miami's right guard position locked down, but the left spot could use an upgrade. We are less than 48 hours away from the 2023 NFL Draft, where . The Saints need to upgrade their defensive line unit however possible, including via a potential trade-up. That makes going seven rounds with a mock draft a worthy and welcome challenge. The Cleveland Browns sacrificed a huge amount of NFL draft capital in order to obtain quarterback DeShaun Watson. 22 gives the Ravens an extra two selections in the top 110 of this draft, and they still find a potential starter opposite Marlon Humphrey at cornerback. 90) Dallas Cowboys Andrew Wilbar's annual 7-round NFL Mock draft has the Steelers coming away with several intriguing prospects. Current tight end Tyler Higbee heads into the last year of his contract, and the Rams add first-round value in Mayer, who is excellent working the middle of the field and winning at the catch point. 43) New York Jets Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7. The Rams traded Jalen Ramsey to the Dolphins and need to think about replacing him with another playmaking corner. 211) Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory Selection) 77) Los Angeles Rams (from New England through Miami) He forced an impressive 10 incompletions and racked up six interceptions in 2022, and he was one of the clear athletic standouts at the safety position at the combine. Murphy also provides a classic combination of size, speed and quickness. A playmaker around the line of scrimmage, Johnson provides great play in the slot and the box, giving former second-round pick Jalen Pitre more freedom to roam deep. The Browns have addressed defensive tackle with multiple players in free agency after fielding the worst group in the NFL in 2022. Having posted an elite pass-rushing grade in 2022 for Texas, Ojomo has the traits to turn into a quality player in the NFL. (Photo . The Packers need a tight end after losing Robert Tonyan and potentially Marcedes Lewis. Publication date: Tuesday, April 25th 2023 a 05:56 pm. Adebawore wowed scouts at the combine with his athletic performance, as he ran the 40 in 4.49 seconds and posted a 37.5-inch vertical while weighing in at 282 pounds. 221) Indianapolis Colts Ali Gaye, EDGE, LSU. He also has production, as he allowed only 24 catches on 54 targets last season for 309 yards. He can start his career as a backup for both tackle spots. With the top cornerbacks off the board, the Cardinals could consider an edge player such as Nolan Smith in this spot, but getting the top offensive lineman in the draft at this stage is too much value to pass up. 98) Cleveland Browns (Special Compensatory Selection) Round 1 Picks 1- 16 (Below) Forward to Round 1 Picks 17- 31 Forward to Round 2 2023 7-Round NFL Mock Draft 3.0 (Rounds 1-3) by Shane Hallam November 1, 2021 0 2357 Share 5 As the college season continues on, the 2023 NFL Draft class is getting clearer. McGuire is a good physical pass rusher who can develop into a valuable all-around rotational asset. The Biletnikoff Award winner recorded more deep receiving yards than any other receiver in the FBS in 2022. 207) Green Bay Packers (from San Francisco through Houston, N.Y. The only year he allowed less than a yard per coverage snap was as a freshman in 2019. The more he can be protected in pass protection, the better. Buffalo's offensive line is a mess outside of left tackle and center. 215) Washington Commanders (Compensatory Selection) Jones has outstanding speed and quickness with the agility work to cement his status and no lesser than the third tackle on the board behind Skoronski and Johnson. 70) Las Vegas Raiders Saldiveri is a likely tackle-to-guard convert who could excel in pass protection after such a move. 58) Dallas Cowboys He brings versatility to the Packers' front. The Buccaneers moved on from long-time left tackle Donovan Smith this offseason, which means they have an important starting spot open. After losing Mike Gesicki, the Dolphins could use a tight end on Day 2. Torrence gives them that run-blocking behemoth to boost the new offense of Brian Schottenheimer. (Note: The Miami Dolphins'pick was forfeited), Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College (5-9, 182 pounds). 104) Houston Texans The Texans will be happy taking either Young or Stroud as their franchise QB to fit their new 49ers-like offense well Stroud is a sturdy pro-polished pocket passer who makes all the throws with accuracy with the right dash of athleticism. Los Angeles Rams (from Patriots through Dolphins). He allowed only 13 catches on 30 targets for 107 yards with a pick and five pass breakups. 112) New York Jets LaPorta can avoid tackles in a way past Packers tight ends haven't, and he can immediately join the rotation. 86) Baltimore Ravens Houston Texans (from Jets through Buccaneers), 235. But when things break down, hes not the best improviser. Round 1 | Round 3 | Round 4 Jets) 193) Washington Commanders 93) Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco) 177) Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory Selection), 178) Kansas City Chiefs (from Chicago through Miami) Vorhees was one of the highest-graded offensive linemen in the country over the past two seasons. MORE:Biggest winners & losers from 2023 free agency. His length and natural strength show up on film, and he looks to have considerable versatility due to his size and athletic profile. The Lions spent a lot of money to upgrade their secondary from 2022's woes, but they'll still look to add some new names via the draft. 2023 NFL draft: Full 7-round mock draft for the Rams Share this article 44 shares Curt Popejoy March 27, 2023 3:47 pm ET Thanks to a myriad of trades, the Los Angeles Rams are one. Detroit Lions (from Falcons via Jaguars), 170. 2023 NFL draft: Updated 7-round Bengals mock draft Share this article 321 shares Chris Roling November 18, 2022 5:55 am ET The Cincinnati Bengals look like a team headed for offensive. The Texans have needs in several places, and the defensive line is one of them. Wright brings plenty of SEC experience and could help establish the run game that the Steelers were chasing with the Najee Harris selection a few years ago. 131) Cincinnati Bengals The Falcons need some durable power running depth behind Tyler Allgeier and Bigsby is a pounder with welcome gamebreaking qualities. Clark might be a slot-only type of cornerback, but he's a fun one. 28) Cincinnati Bengals 38, 100 and 109 to the Ravens to move up to No. April 28, 2023 8:00 PM EST NFL Draft Day 2 HERE! Star running back Alvin Kamara is facing a potential suspension in 2023, and free-agent addition Jamaal Williams doesn't figure to be a long-term solution. With Evan Engram playing on the franchise tag, Kuntz faces no pressure to contribute in his first year and gets the needed time to develop his traits into a more refined tight end. The Pittsburgh product gives Las Vegas a dynamic interior pass rusher who can lighten the load on Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones. 66 and up to No. 233) Washington Commanders He plays a premium position, is available at board value and can contribute right away even in a miraculously healthy Chargers team. 195) Denver Broncos (from Pittsburgh) MORE: Why are there only 31 picks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft? The Cardinals need to address corner rather early after losing Byron Murphy in free agency. Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame (6-5, 249 pounds). He also looks very smooth when dropping into coverage. 217) Kansas City Chiefs (Compensatory Selection), 218) Chicago Bears Even with James Houston IV and Aidan Hutchinson on the roster, Anderson is too talented of a pass rusher for the Lions to pass up. 201) Houston Texans (from Minnesota) Please check your email for a confirmation. Moore. He may struggle to see the field if his fumble issues persist, though. Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State (6-0, 180 pounds). The Texas nose tackle finished with 31 pressures. At 6-foot-3 and 206 pounds with 32 3/8-inch arms, Trice is a press-man dynamo who would excel in Quinn's Cover 1- and Cover 3-heavy defense. Will Levis, QB, Kentucky (6-3, 229pounds). 47) Washington Commanders 230) Houston Texans (from N.Y. Gibbs is exactly the kind of athlete the Buccaneers need out of the backfield. 67) Denver Broncos (from Indianapolis) 130) Buffalo Bills Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 205) Buffalo Bills The Broncos need some inside-outside versatility at corner to operate behind young shutdown cover man Pat Surtain II. He can learn from Lockett before eventually replacing him. Version. The Ravens need more power and agility for their offensive line to help Tyler Linderbaum after losing Ben Powers in free agency. Jones can do just that for new coordinator Ejiro Evero. The Illini have suddenly become DB U, as Brown is just the latest secondary prospect from Illinois to impress NFL scouts. 121. He's a nuanced route runner who knows how to separate and has been doing it ever since he went for 797 yards as a freshman at Western Michigan in 2018. Mapu played safety at Sacramento State, but his physical play style and easy movement skill set at 6-foot-3 and 216 pounds have some teams evaluating him as a linebacker. He allowed only 22 catches on 58 targets for 257 yards this past fall. 19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22) Baltimore Ravens Phillips was very productive in college and fits Raheem Morris' scheme well for a smaller corner. Though there was nothing that had major mock draft changes, it did show who meets athletic thresholds that some teams require. His stock could have risen even more had he not torn his meniscus four weeks into this past season. For 2023, that's jumping from just the top 31 to the complete 259, from the Panthers picking No. Mingo's 6-foot-1, 220-pound frame is almost running back-like. Get some idea of players to look for this year in college football! 83) Seattle Seahawks 110) Atlanta Falcons (from Tennessee) Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan (6-3, 323 pounds). He's one of the more powerful linemen in this class and has the traits to be a plus pass-protecting guard. 26) Dallas Cowboys The Packers need to build some offensive tackle depth behind aging and oft-injured David Bakhtiari and also are weak on the right side with Yosh Nijman. Houston Texans: C.J. Jordyn Brooks fifth-year option will be declined and he might not be healthy to start the season. 163) Cincinnati Bengals Diaby never earned a PFF pass-rushing grade above 73.3 in his college career, but a string of elite testing numbers that rank in the 90th percentile or better could help him produce in the NFL. 2024 NFL mock draft: Early first-round projections . Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Wooden is a bit of a tweener, as he played on the interior for Auburn yet clocked in at the combine at only 278 pounds. 44) Atlanta Falcons Jacksonville Jaguars (from Buccaneers), 148. The Panthers need to add to their pass rush and their linebacker room. The Cardinals have a huge void at center with backup-level Hjalte Froholdt as the only option. Rachaad White showed he can be an effective back in the NFL with the rotational snaps he got last season. Carter is a productive sack artist with some freakish qualities. The Raiders should think more about immediate impact defender in the Sauce Gardner mold early after doing a lot of good offensive work in NFL free agency for Josh McDaniels, including landing Jimmy Garoppolo for QB. 155) San Francisco 49ers (from Miami) McKee is too good of a value to pass up in the third round, as he can sit for a season or two before becoming the Seahawks' starting quarterback. Brown is an explosive and compact running back. 3) Arizona Cardinals Draft date: April 27th 2023 @ 8:00 PM, April 29th 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. 9) Chicago Bears (from Carolina) 1 wide receiver in D.J. With the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft kicking off tomorrow, it is time to reveal the final mock draft for the Indianapolis Colts. Horton's combination of athleticism and relentless gives him appeal to replace Fletcher Cox as en effective starter soon. 118) Washington Commanders He surrendered only nine pressures on true pass sets over the past two seasons. 202) Jacksonville Jaguars The Ole Miss product displays impressive vision that enables him to identify and maximize his running lanes. Zack Kuntz is a freak athlete at tight end. 175) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Compensatory Selection) 1. He's a headache for linebackers in the open field. The Jets don't just need insurance at their offensive tackle spot. The Texans addressed pass rush earlier with Foskey but Morris is a different kind of defender for their four-man front given he can be effective rushing the passer when sliding inside. With back-to-back seasons of elite grades, Bryce Young showed he was the best player in college football over the past two years. He is a gamer, though, and has a nose for the football. Stroud has the entire tool chest of NFL throws in his arsenal, and now it's up to us to find him some more weapons. He excelled in man coverage this past year at Illinois, which makes him a good scheme fit for a Raiders team lacking an alpha presence in the secondary. With Flowers in tow, this Bills offense is potent at all three levels on every snap. The Panthers need to improve their size and depth in coverage behind rising shutdown star Jaycee Horn with Donte Jackson continuing to disappoint. 126) Cleveland Browns (from Minnesota) Smith's forced incompletion rate of 20%-plus over the past two years at South Carolina put him in elite territory among all college cornerbacks. Forbes has the versatility to play well in zone or man with some alpha shutdown potential against top wideouts. The Jets need some versatility for their secondary and an ace inside cover man inside to boost Gardner, D.J. His last name is also Jones, so the fit is pretty obvious for New England. The Seahawks, after landing Carter for another part of their defense in this mock, should also consider the best pass rusher available with their fourth selection in the top 40. 229) Cleveland Browns 132) Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco) 206) Cincinnati Bengals If Washington makes it all the way to Pick No. Why are there only 31 picks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. We've seen that occur with Patrick Mahomes, who had sloppy footwork in college, and also with Josh Allen, who needed better synchronization between his upper and lower body to place the ball more accurately. Rice is a strong, versatile and savvy route-runner who just knows how to get open. Smith is on the smaller side for a safety and isn't the kind of player you want in the box consistently. Despite being on the smaller side for an edge rusher, Ojulari was very productive in college, registering 127 pressures in three seasons at LSU. 46) New England Patriots His NFL Draft Combine performance was a disaster, as he scored just a 57 on his athleticism score, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. 2023. Porter checked in taller than expected at the Combine after Gonzalez blazed to the top of the board at the position, Porter has similar size-speed-quickness qualities to be a No. Projecting the first round of an upcoming NFL draft can be tricky but it's also a ton of fun. 11 and 41 and a 2024 second-rounder to the Cardinals in exchange for Pick Nos. Offensive line depth is never a bad thing at this stage of the draft. 192) New England Patriots The Steelers add a playmaker at a position of need with the pick that they received in the Chase Claypool trade. 65) Houston Texans Instead, let's bolster the interior of the defensive line, as defensive tackle play wasn't a revelation for the Jaguars last year. Paris Johnson would be a smart stash as a powerful, athletic heir apparent, given he can ace playing everywhere except center, where Jurgens could be moved to replace Kelce in 2024. 2023 NFL Mock Draft | Round 7. 174) Las Vegas Raiders (Compensatory Selection) Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Round 4 | Round 6 | Round 7. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: FULL First Round with Predictions and Analysis Watch on NFL Mock Draft 2023 Round 1 1. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-order-seven-rounds/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Either way, he knows how to rush the passer after earning 91.1 and 91.4 such grades the past two seasons. Chicago adds a young, versatile defensive lineman with tremendous athletic upside. Philadelphia Eagles (from Texans through Vikings), 226. Brown has some of the best ball production in the class, securing 10 picks over the past two seasons. The Bills have been attached to the Longhorns' Bijan Robinson but waiting to take Johnson here instead makes more sense. Indianapolis Colts (from Cowboys, compensatory), 178. In Sporting News' sixth first-round mock for the 2023 NFL Draft, the Texans, Colts and Panthers come away with quarterbacks, while the Bears, Seahawks and Patriots get key new defensive playmakers. The Steelers could use some coverage help for newcomer Patrick Peterson with Cameron Sutton gone in free agency. The Packers need to give second-year starters Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs more support and after landing Mayer in the first round, they need more of a chain-moving slot wideout. 247) San Francisco 49ers He racked up 59 pressures on 306 pass-rushing snaps last season. Gonzalez went gangbusters at the Combine to confirm his status as the top corner in the class. 165) New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia) While Levis isn't a finished product, he provides a lot of upside for a franchise that hasn't had a consistent starter since Andrew Luck retired. Receiver value and need should match up well for the Rams in this draft, and they add Tillman, who can compete for snaps on the outside right away. 224) Atlanta Falcons (from Las Vegas) The Giants trade up to get arguably the best linebacker in the draft to pair with Bobby Okereke. 138) Indianapolis Colts The team's 2022 offensive line featured just one player (left tackle Josh Jones) with above-average grades as a run blocker and pass blocker. DeVante Parker is a free agent after the 2023 season, so the Patriots will be in the market for another big-bodied receiver. Projections are based on the official draft order as of April 12 and my personal impressions of team needs and interests heading into the draft, and do not reflect any potential trade scenarios. The Raiders did sign Austin Hooper and O.J. Moss is a nimble and reliable cornerback. Freeland is a natural big run blocker whose size and athleticism can be refined well for pass protection. A value pick based on the PFF big board, this was just too good a player to turn down at this position. The Bengals must address safety after Jessie Bates III (Falcons) and Vonn Bell (Panthers) left for the NFC South in free agency.
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