Alabama
• Jr
• 5’10”
/ 204 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Small or not, Bryce Young is just a pure at QB, showcasing a really feel for the sport (and an on- and off-field maturity) far past his years. He’s exactly the form of program-building chief the Panthers ought to embrace as Frank Reich’s signal-caller.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 214 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Would DeMeco Ryans welcome a premier defender right here? Sure. But nothing is extra vital than having a franchise QB, and Stroud has an arm and pocket presence ready-made for the NFL. The reality they’ve one other top-12 choose means they will afford to attend on “D.”
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
They may love to maneuver again and safe extra picks whereas rebuilding underneath a brand new regime. But barring a blockbuster provide from, say, the Titans, they stand pat and guarantee they get new coach Jonathan Gannon a blue-chip starter at a premium place of want.
Florida
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 244 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
eleventh
POSITION RNK
third
Few groups are as determined for a QB, and whereas a extra refined prospect can be ideally suited, Richardson’s supersized athleticism warrants the large swing. His velocity alone ought to give him a excessive ground, and he can theoretically sit behind Gardner Minshew whereas studying Shane Steichen’s system.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 314 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
third
POSITION RNK
1st
Getting a real, long-term Russell Wilson successor can be good, however Geno Smith can maintain down the fort for at the least one other 12 months. Carter, in the meantime, provides them an enormous difference-maker on the opposite facet of the ball, enabling the Seahawks to lean on their defensive entrance for the primary time in a very long time.
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 271 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
eighth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Taking their choose between the highest corners is sensible, however after spending correctly within the secondary in free company, they as an alternative deal with getting Aidan Hutchinson an elite operating mate. Wilson might have time to develop, however he is received all of the instruments to offer Detroit one more high-motor sack artist.
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’1″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
seventh
POSITION RNK
1st
How severe are they about drafting a QB of the longer term? Will Levis could be intriguing, however we are likely to suppose Josh McDaniels is OK letting outdated pal Jimmy Garoppolo deal with 2023, for higher or worse, and tabling a longer-term funding, even when simply to Day 2 of the draft. In the meantime, Gonzalez is the overall bodily package deal at nook, a place McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler ought to worth from their time with the Patriots.
Iowa
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 272 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
sixteenth
POSITION RNK
third
The first huge shock right here, Van Ness could also be a piece in progress, however he is received the upside of a future game-wrecker, with the power to play each finish and sort out up entrance. The Falcons are perpetually in want of front-seven assist, and this younger man profiles as an ideal match for brand new coordinator Ryan Nielson’s hybrid 3-4 “D.”
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
thirteenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Bears would in all probability like to stroll away with a prime D-lineman right here, however QB Justin Fields additionally wants extra assist in the trenches, significantly at sort out. Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski is a risk, however Johnson tasks as extra of an instantaneous and long-term left sort out.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 229 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
4th
Trade! Hungry to capitalize on a transitioning NFC South after Tom Brady’s retirement, the Bucs strike a cope with the trade-happy Eagles and cease the slide of a dynamic however erratic QB prospect in Levis, whose cannon of an arm can immediately compete with Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask for the beginning job. They leap forward of the Titans, in fact, to take action.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 313 lbs
Robbed of an opportunity to draft Levis or Richardson as Ryan Tannehill’s successor, the Titans pivot to the trenches, the place they mentioned goodbye to each Nate Davis and Taylor Lewan this offseason. Skoronski may line up at both sort out or guard as Mike Vrabel doubles down on the run-first method.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
twelfth
POSITION RNK
4th
With the highest 4 QBs off the board, the Commanders transfer up anyway within the identify of securing an alpha cowl man for Ron Rivera’s protection. They discover a keen commerce accomplice within the Texans, who’ve already secured their QB of the longer term at No. 2 and will have loads of choices to deal with their protection later in Round 1.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 333 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
twenty sixth
POSITION RNK
4th
If you are gonna herald Aaron Rodgers, you’d higher ensure you’re defending him for a possible title run. Wright tasks as an prompt improve at proper sort out, and he is additionally received the scale to be Mekhi Becton insurance coverage on the left facet. Either approach, you possibly can’t go flawed investing within the trenches, particularly when the remainder of your roster is principally stuffed out.
Georgia
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 238 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
twenty second
POSITION RNK
fifth
Bill Belichick and Bill O’Brien may have their choose of the highest WRs right here, however with lots set to be out there in Round 2, they as an alternative decide to replenish an always-feisty “D.” As a stand-up rusher with dynamic motion capacity, Smith appears like a prototypical chess piece for his or her entrance seven.
Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 249 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
twenty first
POSITION RNK
1st
A receiver or move rusher could be a wiser long-term funding, however Mayer is so well-rounded at TE, not solely as a move catcher however additional blocker, that Matt LaFleur may need a tough time passing him up whereas attempting to reset the offense round Jordan Love and Aaron Jones.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 181 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
ninth
POSITION RNK
2nd
How about this for a dream situation in Houston? After transferring down through projected commerce with the Commanders, the Texans nonetheless safe one of many consensus prime three cornerbacks in Witherspoon, who performs with much more tenacity than he measurement would recommend. His instincts would absolutely enchantment to new coach DeMeco Ryans.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 311 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
twenty third
POSITION RNK
third
The Steelers did not ignore their OL wants in free company, however they may nonetheless use depth and competitors at sort out as they search for Kenny Pickett to take a step ahead. Jones is extra of a uncooked bookend amongst his friends, however his sheer measurement and athleticism give him All-Pro left sort out potential.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 196 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
nineteenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Lions could possibly be motivated to promote with two first-rounders at their disposal. Here, they discover a taker within the Giants, who’ve taken a number of veteran flyers to enhance Daniel Jones’ supporting solid however may nonetheless use a further WR. Smith-Njigba has damage issues (a standard thread for New York’s offensive additions), however his clean route-running can be a plus.
Pittsburgh
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 281 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
thirtieth
POSITION RNK
third
When unsure, wager on the Eagles to deal with the trenches. After dropping Javon Hargrave in free company, Philly seems to be for a smaller however high-octane inside rusher to pair with the growing Jordan Davis and growing old Fletcher Cox, nabbing Cancey earlier than different DT-needy golf equipment just like the Chargers, Jaguars and Cowboys can do the identical.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 268 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
twentieth
POSITION RNK
4th
After touchdown Jalen Carter at No. 5, Seattle may give sturdy consideration to taking Hendon Hooker as a future successor to Geno Smith. Instead, we have now them suspending QB strikes for the sake of additional bolstering the D-line. Murphy’s measurement and energy would make him a candidate to line up at each 3-4 DE and OLB underneath Pete Carroll.
Utah
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 246 lbs
Gerald Everett is a high-quality outlet for Justin Herbert, however Kincaid has drawn Zach Ertz comparisons as a next-level move catcher on the place. That makes him an apparent goal for the Chargers underneath new coordinator Kellen Moore, whose Cowboys relied closely on Dalton Schultz lately.
Boston College
• Sr
• 5’9″
/ 182 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fourth
POSITION RNK
third
Baltimore may stand to deal with CB proper right here, however even after including Odell Beckham Jr., the Ravens additionally want extra weapons, particularly in the event that they’re relying on Lamar Jackson to fortunately return. Flowers is on the smaller facet, however his power is contagious, and he may transfer throughout the sector for Todd Monken’s assault.
Maryland
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
tenth
POSITION RNK
third
No QB right here?! We like the thought of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah getting ready for Kirk Cousins’ potential 2024 departure, however a commerce for somebody like Trey Lance presents extra upside than, say, drafting Hendon Hooker at No. 23. In the meantime, we have Minnesota addressing an overturned secondary with the well-built Banks.
Iowa State
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 239 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
52nd
POSITION RNK
tenth
The Jaguars’ D-line got here alive through the group’s wild card playoff win in 2022, but it surely may nonetheless use one other edge presence. McDonald is constructed to come back flying off the sting as a stand-up rusher, so he is sensible as a operating mate for Josh Allen, releasing up Travon Walker to remain nearer to the road.
Clemson
• Soph
• 6’6″
/ 298 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
twenty seventh
POSITION RNK
2nd
Adding Tyree Wilson earlier provides them a bona fide move rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson. Now how about beefing up the inside? Bresee has positional versatility and each the scale and instincts to develop into one other Dan Campbell favourite.
Texas
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
fifth
POSITION RNK
1st
It makes extra sense for Dallas to prioritize the trenches, or a further move catcher for Dak Prescott. But are they actually going to let Robinson, a total-package playmaker, move them by after saying farewell to Ezekiel Elliott this offseason? Tony Pollard is able to dealing with RB1 duties, however Jerry and Stephen Jones won’t be capable to flip down the chance to construct an much more explosive offense.
USC
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 173 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fifth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Bills have explored big-name veterans within the receiver market, that means they’re nonetheless after a real complement to Stefon Diggs. Like different prime WRs on this class, Addison lacks for measurement however has the sleek athleticism to work all ranges of the sector. He’d slot in as an prompt No. 3 behind Gabriel Davis.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 217 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Rams
PROSPECT RNK
fifty fifth
POSITION RNK
fifth
Hold the telephone, right here comes Les Snead! After attempting however failing to buy Matthew Stafford as a part of their veteran purge, what if the Rams get a head begin on their inevitable QB reset by transferring up with the Bengals (and forward of the Saints) to swipe Hooker, who may sit and study behind Stafford — and underneath Sean McVay — in 2023? Los Angeles has an additional third-rounder this 12 months they may provide to maneuver again into Day 1.
Michigan
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 323 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
fiftieth
POSITION RNK
fifth
With Hooker off the board, the Saints haven’t got to fret about pretending they’re enthusiastic about long-term plans. Instead, they double down on the defensive method underneath Dennis Allen, including the big-bodied Smith to fill in as a run-stuffing gap-plugger up entrance.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
seventeenth
POSITION RNK
1st
Howie Roseman would not are likely to spend excessive picks at security, however Branch hails from a confirmed program with the power to separate time between each slot nook and security, very similar to the lately departed C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The Eagles haven’t got a transparent short- or long-term reply on the again finish of the secondary, however Branch could be one.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 208 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
POSITION RNK
1st
Just hold giving Patrick Mahomes weapons. That must be the philosophy in Kansas City, particularly after JuJu Smith-Schuster departed through free company. An edge rusher can be a risk right here, however Johnston, who some think about to be the highest WR of the category, brings a tantalizing mix of measurement and downfield velocity.
