At this point, there's a lot of projection for Richardson. The Lions could create a devastating duo by pairing him with Hutchinson. But the former No. Desmond Ridder shouldn't be discounted as a possible solution at quarterback for the Falcons. Outside of the Jordan Love pick in 2020, the last 11 first-round picks for the Packers were spent on the defensive side of the ball. By Blake Brockermeyer Apr 28, 2022. That being the case, here's our expanded projection for the first two rounds of the 2023 NFL draft: 1. Peters is a three-time All-Pro selection (2015, 2016 and 2019) and one of the best corners in the league when healthy. 1 overall pick is still a viable starter, albeit a lower-tier option. The New York Giants' first draft under new general manager Joe Schoen was big in beefing up the Giants roster. Unfortunately for the Cincinnati Bearcats standout, he may have just one year to make an impression. He was a standout on a defensive line that produced three first-round picks this season in Travon Walker, Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt. Once Miami hit the meat of its ACC schedule, Van Dyke performed particularly well by averaging 365.7 passing yards per game, including 426 yards in a shootout victory over the Pitt Panthers and this year's QB1, Kenny Pickett. Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert and Sony Michel should work out well in Mike McDaniel's system. Young has a natural feel for the game, though his slight frame (6'0", 194 pounds) will cause concern. CB . Yet Jalen Carter was often the most active and disruptive option when he took the field. A collective gasp could be heard when the Las Vegas Raiders chose not to pick up the fifth-year options for all three of their first-round picks from the 2019 draft class. He can play from a two- or three-point stance and drop into space. Tytus Howard figures to be the starter there despite ranking 72nd among 82 guards graded by PFF last season. Skoronski is a similar player to Slater. They made a big trade for Orlando Brown Jr., signed Joe Thuney and used a second-round pick on Creed Humphrey. The Houston Texans hold the No. Snapshot: It's hard to find a mock draft without the Cowboys taking a cornerback. Going into last season, the LSU receiver led all returning Power Five receivers with an average of 7.6 yards after the catch per reception, per Pro Football Focus'Austin Gayle. Nonetheless, Smith-Njigba has the skill set to handle the burden. That's the kind of scenario that could be perfect for Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson. The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock, of course, but they're not the most interesting team in this draft. Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure might turn out to be good players. Two arguments will be made why the Miami Dolphins shouldn't take Texas running back Bijan Robinson this early in the draft. So, four-and-half-months out, the Buffalo Bills, the Philadephia Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens are getting . The Chargers will likely give James a big contract extension. Mack followed Shanahan to the Atlanta Falcons and then the San Francisco 49ers. The biggest question is whether he can stay healthy with a knee injury hampering his 2021 season. 1 overall, it's pretty clear that it wouldn't work out. The trade for Matt Ryan essentially guarantees he will be on the roster for the next two seasons. as a receiver, according to Pro Football Focus. Wide receiver has become a premium position. One can't make moves in a vacuum. The Cardinals double-dipped in this draft with the selections of Myjai Sanders and Cameron Thomas in the third round. This class features the star power that wasn't present in the 2022 class, and it . A full season as a starter with continued production at the previous levels will cause Van Dyke's draft stock to skyrocket. A year at left tackle should provide Johnson with an opportunity to establish himself as a first-round talent. I think sometimes Cam got bored out there on the outside. 32 overall selection in Round 1. The Panthers aren't likely to be bad enough to pick in the top three, so they should have a close eye on quarterbacks like Levis. Andrew Luck was one of the best quarterback prospects of the last 20 years and he still didn't put up gaudy numbers within the Stanford Cardinal offense. Now he's in the slot at nickel and in the action every single play," head coach Shane Beamer told reporters. Stroud ticks all the boxes as a quarterback prospect. He has the perfect build and play-style to fit right into the Colts' new defensive scheme. The decision to avoid quarterback altogether allowed the Lions to build around the position while simultaneously drafting culture-changers. A season-ending ankle injury derailed Boutte's 2021 campaign. Kayvon Thibodeaux could wind up being the best pass-rusher, while Evan Neal is an elite tackle prospect. The first-round running back is an exceedingly rare bird in the NFL draft, but Bijan Robinson has a good case to be the exception in 2023. Jaquelin Roy could be that inside presence. He has had two surgeries to repair his ankle after only playing in six games last season. The Seahawks could place the franchise tag on the star wide receiver. The 6'3", 310-pound interior defender. The 6'2", 205-pound corner has everything NFL teams want in that position. Bryce Young can reunite with Jameson Williams and possibly recreate last season's magic (before the wide receiver suffered a torn ACL in the National Championship Game). Peters has just one year left on his contract and will be 30 years old by the time he starts a new one. More of a featured role this fall should allow Mims to pop big numbers. He looks comfortable in space and is often asked to drop back in coverage within Clemson's system. Laremy Tunsil is still a good left tackle, but he turns 29 in 2023 and the Texans have an out in his contract. The 6'5", 273-pound edge defender would be a great culture fit that also happens to fill a need. As such, it's important to start early on evaluations and what may come almost a full year from now. Sewell can be a defensive centerpiece. QBs The way-too-early, almost certainly wrong 2023 NFL mock draft Share this article 4.9k shares Christian. The Vikings can invest in a third pass rusher and eventual replacement. Robinson could sit out the 2022 season and still be considered one of the top backs available. After giving up a conditional fifth-round pick and paying just $5 million of his salary, the relationship between Mayfield and the Panthers could be short-lived, especially only being under contract through the 2022 season. There do not appear to be any hard . The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft is officially in the books. If Murphy continues to build on his progression against as a pass-rusher, he could develop into one of the class' elite prospects. . Northwestern's Peter Skoronski will endure the same exact treatment fellow Wildcat Rashawn Slater once did. To put the last number into context, he accumulated 11.5 more tackles for loss than any other player in major college football. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Christian Kirk and Zay Jones to significant free-agent contracts. The previous descriptor has as a double meaning. Foskey developed nicely and posted 11 sacks last season, and he should be even better this fall. That's the kind of spring he had.". Director of player personnel Duke Tobin showed he understands this by taking defensive backs (Daxton Hill and Cam Taylor-Britt) with the team's first two picks this year. Still, the Heisman Trophy winner can give the Lions franchise new life. A lull occurred this year with no first-round tight ends taken. Coincidentally, the Northwestern transfer replaces Kyle Hamilton, who was often compared to James during the predraft process, in the Fighting Irish lineup. His mobility and ability to make off-platform throws are a strength that just needs to be reined in. They've also given him just about everything he needs to succeed. The Las Vegas Raiders have a dangerous duo of outside pass-rushers in Chandler Jones and Maxx Crosby. Here is the projected first-round order, per Tankathon. By Brian_Martin @BrianMartinNFL Jan 1, 2023, 10:00am CST Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The 27-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week. Ridder may have tumbled, but he graded as, Defensive linemen Travon Walker, Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt all heard their names called among this year's top 28 selections, and deservedly so. The 2022 NFL draft may have just concluded and we may still be a few months away from the 2022 college football season, but that doesn't stop the football world from looking ahead. So while the Vikes could be in the market for a quarterback in next year's draft, it's unlikely they are bad enough to land one of the top options. The lineman was excellent at guard for the Buckeyes and will test himself at left tackle this season. The 6'0", 205-pound Boutte still managed nine touchdown receptions in only six games. Drafting for need isn't necessarily high on the priority list for the organization. In the next one, they should be looking to add some talent on the back end. Rodger Saffold and Cody Ford aren't under contract beyond this season. Here we go: Two weeks (OK, 15 days) until the start of the 2022 NFL draft. Anyone? The New England Patriots proved two things with their 2022 draft: They don't care about anyone's board but their own, and they weigh athleticism heavily in their evaluations. Texas A&M's Antonio Johnson brings an intriguing blend of size (6'3", 200 pounds) and skill set. At this point, everyone should just assume that Tom Brady plans to play forever and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers don't need to worry about a quarterback anytime soon. They both are shorter than usual for the tackle position. Peter Skoronski took over for Rashawn Slater at left tackle for Northwestern as a freshman. "His arms aren't long enough to play offensive tackle. If Roy is going to cement his status as a first-round prospect worthy of a first-half selection, he will have to grow into a bigger role. National Football Scoutingthe organization that runs the NFL combinehanded out early rankings for the top 25 players in the 2023 draft class to NFL teams. Yet Jalen Carter was often the most active and disruptive option when he took the field. Head coach/offensive guru Mike McDaniel can do a lot of thing things with that type of talent. Life is good for the Buffalo Bills right now. The Buffalo Bills are currently the favorite to win Super Bowl LVII. The TCU cover man warranted a spot on the list with a reported 4.27-second 40-yard dash as well as a 405-pound bench press and 400-pound clean. . The Eagles lack size and length at cornerback opposite Darius Slay. On top of those issues, center has never been adequately addressed. NFL 2023 NFL Mock Draft: B/R's Way-Too-Early Predictions Brent Sobleski May 2, 2022 Jay LaPrete/Associated Press The 2022 NFL draft is old news already. Going into last season, the LSU receiver led all returning Power Five receivers with an average of 7.6 yards after the catch per reception, per Pro Football Focus', Kansas State's Felix Anudike-Uzomah experienced a breakout season as a sophomore. The Penn State transfer will present intriguing potential to run a huddle. The Jaguars should give quarterback Trevor Lawrence as many weapons as possible. That's why it shouldn't be surprising if they take a prospect like Noah Daniels higher than most will have him ranked. If he can build on his first campaign as a starter, he has the opportunity to be special. Georgia's Kelee Ringo can provide both as an impressively built 6'2", 205-pound defensive back. The Hurricanes passer took over from injured D'Eriq King and never gave the job up. He racked up 101 tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks. Kirk might step into that role, but he's better off as a second option. Goodwin are free agents after this season. With that thought in mind, safety jumps to the forefront. Notre Dame's Jarrett Patterson solves the problem. Quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't seem too thrilled about the Baltimore Ravens trading Marquise Brown to the Arizona Cardinals and then adding nothing to his current crop of wide receivers. If he doesn't become a steadier presence, the Steelers must find a better option to protect new franchise quarterback Kenny Pickett. By Scott Pavelle. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Will Levis goes No. Paris Johnson Jr. joined the Ohio State Buckeyes as a 5-star recruit and the nation's top-ranked offensive tackle prospect in the 2020 class. However, their injury histories are unsettling, with Hunter previously needing neck surgery and Smith dealing with a bad back last season. Gerald Everett is on a two-year deal, but the 28-year-old isn't good enough to pass up on Mayer at this point in the draft. The Cowboys signed Leighton Vander Esch to a one-year, $2 million contract, meaning they aren't committed to the veteran moving forward. The Pittsburgh Steelers, meanwhile, have Dan Moore Jr. at left tackle for the second straight season. That doesn't mean McKee doesn't have a shot at getting into the first-round conversation, though. He's 6'4", 235 pounds and runs the ball with force on designed runs. The reigning Biletnikoff Award winner, Jordan Addison, has yet to officially announce whether he'll transfer to USC or stay at Pitt. The same plan of attack can be taken in next year's draft when D.J. Way Too Early 2023 NFL Mock Draft by Damond Talbot August 18, 2022 Alabama and Nick Saban have produced some amazing players in the past few years. In so doing, let's take a look at a possible scenario when it comes to the 2023 NFL Draft. Carter could be the future superstar that puts them over the top. This time, the value of taking a Sewell would be too good to pass up. He has the perfect build and play-style to fit right into the Colts' new defensive scheme. Now he's in the slot at nickel and in the action every single play," head coach Shane Beamer, "We recruited him as a tackle," Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. He'll need to clean up his pass protection to firmly establish himself as a first-round talent, but just being marginal in this area is good enough since pass-rushers are forced to circumnavigate his expansive wingspan. While those two could undoubtedly turn out to be good players, the team could still use a blue-chip prospect. The Indianapolis Colts have essentially been a veteran quarterback carousel since Andrew Luck's retirement in 2018. The Lions will have . Last season, the underclassman simultaneously led the nation's running backs in the highest rate ofmissed tackles forcedand highestpasser rating when targetedas a receiver, according to Pro Football Focus. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) If the . Houston Texans: C.J. 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