Alabama
• Jr
• 5’10”
/ 204 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Young got here in at 5-10 1/8 and weighed 204 kilos on the mix and did not participate within the drills, however had an awesome professional day a number of weeks later. New coach Frank Reich has talked concerning the significance of dimension on the place however Young is essentially the most NFL-ready quarterback on the board.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 214 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Stroud had an awesome professional day and it additional solidified his case as one of many two greatest QBs on this draft class. The Texans would soar on the likelihood to take Bryce Young right here however he is gone, and whereas they might select to go in a distinct path on Thursday, it is arduous to think about this crew popping out of the primary spherical with out touchdown a QB. Stroud is our QB2, and his tape — to not point out Houston’s obvious wants on the place — deserves him going right here within the draft.
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 271 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
The extra you watch of Wilson the extra you like his recreation. Not solely what he placed on tape at Texas Tech however his upside 2-3 years down the street. He’s lengthy, has the body so as to add weight if wanted, and he is a dominant, high-motor go rusher who can take over video games. If the foot damage that sidelined him late within the ’22 season is 100%, he may find yourself being the primary defensive participant drafted.
Florida
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 244 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
eleventh
POSITION RNK
third
Richardson was fairly spectacular at his professional day; he is constructed like a defensive finish, runs like an influence again and might throw the soccer 80 yards and make it look straightforward. His athleticism and arm power go away a long-lasting impression while you see him in individual, as does the effortlessness with which he performs. But what he has in God-given skill, he lacks in expertise, so his greatest touchdown spot on the subsequent stage can be to a crew with a veteran quarterback who can man the reins for an additional yr or two till he is able to take the following step. And if managed correctly, that subsequent step may really be particular.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
third
POSITION RNK
1st
Pass rusher Will Anderson is the most secure choose within the draft and fills an apparent want for the Seahawks alongside their defensive position. Great participant, even higher individual, it is a straightforward choice to make right here.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 314 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
eighth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Jalen Carter was arguably the perfect defender on a ’21 Georgia protection that had 5 first-round picks, however off-field points will decide when he hears his title known as. The Lions have stability on the teaching employees and within the entrance workplace, and if they’ll hold Carter centered on soccer he may find yourself being essentially the most dominant participant on this class.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 181 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
seventh
POSITION RNK
1st
Witherspoon performed at 180 kilos in the course of the season however to look at him you’d swear he is nearer to 215. He’s probably the greatest corners on this class in opposition to the run and he is simply pretty much as good in protection. The Raiders have large wants within the secondary and Witherspoon edges out Christian Gonzalez to be CB1 on this mock draft.
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’1″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
sixteenth
POSITION RNK
third
The Falcons let CB Isaiah Oliver stroll in free company, and whereas edge rusher may very well be the goal right here, the crew traded for CB Jeff Okudah so as to add depth. As for defensive position, they added Kaden Elliss (7.0 sacks for the Saints in ’22) in free company they usually’re hoping 2022 second-rounder Arnold Ebiketie could make the soar. Gonzalez, a Colorado switch, is a big-time athlete who remains to be rising into the place. He has the scale, power and velocity — he ran a 4.38 40 on the mix — to line up in opposition to NFL vast receivers; he simply wants to enhance in run assist.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 311 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
thirteenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Paris Johnson Jr. can be prepared to begin within the NFL before Jones, however Jones’ upside is thru the roof. Either method, the plan is to maintain Justin Fields upright and permit him to construct on the progress he made in the course of the second half of the ’22 season.
Texas
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
4th
Let’s carry bizarre from Austin to Philly with this choose. Is it one thing of a attain to suppose the Eagles would take a working again with the tenth choose? Yeah, positive. But the crew hosted Robinson on a top-30 go to, and whereas that does not assure something, it’s a signal they’re . And they need to be as a result of Robinson is particular — and he’d be an ideal match within the Eagles’ offense, even with the lack of Shane Steichen. And if the membership does not suppose he’ll be on the board once they’re again on the clock at No. 30, then possibly this is not so bizarre in spite of everything, particularly with the highest two go rushers and cornerbacks off the board.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 313 lbs
The Titans added Andre Dillard and Daniel Brunskill in free company to bolster the O-line however there’s nonetheless room for enchancment. Skoronski is stable and constant, that are two of the perfect issues you may say about an offensive lineman. The largest challenge he’ll face in the course of the pre-draft course of can be arm size and whether or not his NFL future is at sort out or guard. But like he advised us on the mix, there are many NFL offensive tackles who’ve lengthy arms and battle too. That’s not the ultimate determinant of success. In Tennessee he can play inside on Day 1.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 196 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
twelfth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Texans obtained their QB with the No. 2 choose, and now they provide him a legit Day 1 playmaker. Smith-Njigba, who barely noticed the sector in the course of the 2022 season due to accidents, remains to be one of many high wideouts within the class. Before he shined on the Ohio St. Pro Day, it was straightforward to neglect that JSN led the 2021 Buckeyes in receptions and that corps included first-rounders Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, and future first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
twenty sixth
POSITION RNK
4th
This is best-case situation for the Jets; two offensive linemen are already off the board and Paris Johnson Jr. nonetheless falls to them right here. Johnson had a stable profession at Ohio State, the place he performed left sort out in ’22 and was the crew’s proper guard in ’21. That place flexibility may serve him nicely early in his profession.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 333 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
twenty second
POSITION RNK
fifth
We would’ve thought-about Bijan Robinson right here had the Eagles not already taken him. Instead, the Pats assist Mac Jones by bolstering the offensive line. Wright had Day 3 grades coming into the 2022 season and was dominant for the Vols as soon as he moved to the appropriate aspect. And he capped that off with a robust Senior Bowl week and pre-draft course of. Don’t be stunned if he makes his method into the center of Round 1.
Boston College
• Sr
• 5’9″
/ 182 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
twenty first
POSITION RNK
1st
Yeah, we all know, it has been greater than twenty years because the Packers took a large receiver within the first spherical. That does not make it proper and Zay Flowers was the offense for BC. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs confirmed flashes throughout their rookie season and Flowers is extra Randall Cobb than Jordy Nelson — however with the open-field elusiveness that reminds us at instances of Antonio Brown. No must overthink this choose.
Maryland
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
ninth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Maryland teammate and fellow cornerback Jakorian Bennett obtained a lot of the thrill within the fall however Banks put collectively the kind of season that may land him within the first-round dialog. He’s a fluid athlete who can also be an enormous, bodily nook who can match up with NFL vast receivers.
Mississippi State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 166 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
twenty third
POSITION RNK
third
Forbes would possibly weigh 166 kilos however he is virtually 6-foot-1, and extra importantly, is the perfect ballhawking defensive again in your complete class. He had 14 interceptions his final three seasons, together with a mind-boggling six pick-sixes.
Kansas State
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 198 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
nineteenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Brents is 6-foot-3, ran a 4.53 40 on the mix and had among the many greatest 3-cone and short-shuttle instances too. He’s lengthy, quick, bodily and performs with an edge and the Lions come out of the primary spherical bolstering two of the three ranges on protection.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
thirtieth
POSITION RNK
third
Brian Branch is particular; he can play within the slot, close to the road of scrimmage or deep middle subject. And if Nick Saban trusted him at Alabama, that is all you should find out about his NFL prospects. He ran a 4.58 on the mix however he performs a lot sooner than that.
Florida
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 330 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
twentieth
POSITION RNK
4th
We know some Seahawks followers do not love this choose right here however Torrence just isn’t solely going to be a extremely good professional, he’ll be the newest piece in a younger, dominant offensive line that may make life simpler for each Geno Smith and Ken Walker III. A switch from Louisiana, he did not miss a beat within the SEC. Torrence was dominant for Florida final fall, he was dominant throughout Senior Bowl practices, he was dominant at his professional day, and if historical past is any information, he’ll be dominant within the NFL too.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 193 lbs
J.C. Jackson is coming off an damage and Mike Davis is getting into the final yr of his deal. Asante Samuel Jr. is for actual, however the Chargers may use depth on the place. Porter is the prototypical large, bodily cornerback who seems to be like he belongs within the NFL. He can generally get a bit too handsy downfield, however he checks most of the containers of what groups search for when drafting DBs.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 208 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fourth
POSITION RNK
third
Johnston’s an above-the-rim playmaker whose athleticism and contested-catch talents place him within the working for WR1. Assuming the Ravens and Lamar Jackson get on the identical web page, discovering a No. 1 WR is on the to-do listing and Johnston is coming off a dominant season for TCU.
Pittsburgh
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 281 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
tenth
POSITION RNK
third
Kancey was nearly unblockable at instances in the course of the 2022 season for the Panthers and his 6-foot-1, 281-pound body will (unfairly, maybe) draw comparisons to Aaron Donald. The largest bodily distinction, nevertheless, is that whereas Donald had 32 5/8-inch arms, Kancey’s arm size got here in at a shade beneath 31 inches, and that is a serious concern when going up in opposition to NFL offensive linemen who’ve 33-34-inch arms. That mentioned, activate the tape and present us the place arm size is a matter for Kancey, who wins constantly with twitch, velocity and energy.
Iowa
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 272 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
52nd
POSITION RNK
tenth
At 6-5, 275, Van Ness definitely seems to be the half, and the expectation is that he may even placed on 10-15 extra kilos. He’s simply scratching the floor on his talents — he by no means began a recreation at Iowa — and whereas it is typically a cliche on this case it is also true: Van Ness’ greatest soccer is in entrance of him and he is already a extremely good participant.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 217 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Rams
PROSPECT RNK
twenty seventh
POSITION RNK
2nd
Matthew Stafford is 35 years previous, has battled accidents, and it would not be a shock if he selected to retire after the 2023 season. Hooker, in the meantime, would seemingly be firmly within the first-round dialog had he not torn his ACL late within the Vols season. He’s well-respected by his coaches and teammates, is a pure chief, and was a legit Heisman candidate earlier than his damage. (The Rams commerce picks No. 36 and 69 in 2023 to maneuver as much as No. 25)
Iowa
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 249 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
fifth
POSITION RNK
1st
We love Drew Sanders as nicely however groups are actually excessive on Campbell for his management, soccer IQ, how he examined in the course of the pre-draft course of, and oh yeah, his tape for the Hawkeyes in ’22. Tight finish is an choice right here, too, however the TE class is way deeper than linebacker and Campbell is a Day 1 starter.
USC
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 173 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fifth
POSITION RNK
4th
Addison is not an enormous goal, however he is some of the dynamic gamers within the nation who can line up anyplace. He “solely” managed a 4.49 40 on the mix however the tape is the tape — and it constantly confirmed that he was repeatedly the perfect participant on the sector who can win in any respect three ranges, taking part in both exterior or within the slot.
Utah
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 246 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
fifty fifth
POSITION RNK
fifth
Kincaid obtained the all-clear medically, and there is a actual likelihood he finally ends up at TE1. You’re not drafting him to dam anybody — that is not his recreation — however in Cincinnati he’ll be one more hard-to-game-plan-for playmaker catching passes from Joe Burrow.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 268 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
fiftieth
POSITION RNK
fifth
Murphy turned 21 in early January, and whereas we would prefer to see him play with extra consistency, his greatest soccer is in entrance of him. He has all of the bodily instruments you search for in an elite edge defender and it is easy to see him in a number of years being dominant. And that, largely, is what makes him such an attention-grabbing prospect.
Georgia
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 238 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
seventeenth
POSITION RNK
1st
Nolan Smith missed a part of the 2022 season with a pectoral damage however he is is an electrical go rusher when wholesome. He’s additionally a freakish athlete — he ripped off a 4.39 40 on the mix (and was mad about working too gradual!). That motor is throughout his tape and he’d fill a necessity in Philly the place he may study from Haason Reddick, who was an analogous dimension popping out of Temple and is now some of the proficient go rushers within the league.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 229 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
POSITION RNK
1st
We have been at Levis’ professional day and he is constructed like a linebacker — and watching him throw the ball in individual is one thing to behold, you may really hear the passes whistle. But questions stay about his skill to layer the ball to all three ranges, in addition to some inconsistencies when he rolls to his left. In this, our ‘What ought to occur’ mock draft, we now have the Titans buying and selling again into the primary spherical to get Levis for the fifth-year choice. Ryan Tannehill is 35 and getting into the final yr of his contract, and it does not seem that Malik Willis is within the crew’s long-term plans. (The Titans commerce picks 41 and 72 to maneuver as much as No. 31)
