Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 194 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
third
POSITION RNK
1st
Indianapolis lastly will get off the veteran QB carousel and makes an enormous transfer as much as No. 1 for Bryce Young. If not for his measurement, Young can be the clear selection right here. The Colts disregard these issues about him being undersized and choose to have a look at the upside we have seen at Alabama. The pairing of Young with new head coach Shane Steichen — who has already helped develop each Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts — shall be fascinating.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 218 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Texans watched Young get snatched up by their AFC South rival, however do nonetheless come away with a quarterback at No. 2 by choosing Stroud. The Ohio State QB was sensational through the College Football Playoff, and if that is the quarterback Houston is getting, DeMeco Ryans needs to be thrilled.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 300 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
GM Monti Ossenfort offers his defensive-minded head coach Jonathan Gannon an elite defensive prospect proper out of the gate. Gannon led one of the vital deadly defensive strains within the league final season in Philly and Carter might be one of many primary items as he tries to create one other in Arizona.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
The Bears are capable of stockpile draft belongings by giving up the No. 1 choose and nonetheless come away with one of many higher defensive gamers within the draft. Chicago ranked dead-last in pressures in 2022, so Anderson is a welcomed sight on Matt Eberflus’ protection off the sting.
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
sixteenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
While there is a case to be made for Seattle to go together with a quarterback right here, it feels extra possible Pete Carroll and the group does work out an extension with Geno Smith, kicking that want down the highway a bit. Instead, they get a captivating edge rusher in Wilson, who could also be a bit uncooked however has a tremendously excessive ceiling.
Florida
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 232 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
nineteenth
POSITION RNK
4th
As we famous within the intro, Detroit possible will not have many cracks at discovering a franchise QB inside the highest 10 by how its rebuild goes, so the Lions are proactive and convey aboard Richardson. With Goff established, the Lions can enable Richardson to develop for a season earlier than presumably handing him the keys to the franchise.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 232 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
sixth
POSITION RNK
third
The Raiders are beginning over at quarterback after releasing Derek Carr and determined to go younger by choosing Will Levis quite than dipping their toe into the veteran QB market. Josh McDaniels was capable of cope with a rookie quarterback in New England because the OC, so he possible has loads of confidence that he can develop Levis shortly.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
tenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Do you realize which staff had the bottom strain charge within the NFL final season? You guessed it! Atlanta is a staff that has loads of wants, and the defensive position is close to the highest of the checklist. The Falcons start to handle that by including a robust cross rusher like Murphy.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 315 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
eleventh
POSITION RNK
1st
The Panthers miss out on the QB rush on this mock, however do assist out whoever shall be below middle for them in 2023 by persevering with to bolster the offensive line. Skoronski can play reverse of final yr’s sixth general choose Ikem Ekwonu and create an incredible basis alongside the O-line.
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’2″
/ 201 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
seventeenth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Eagles have each C.J. Gardner-Johnson and James Bradberry set to hit free company this offseason. Odds are they will not have the ability to retain each of them, so there is a want so as to add some younger cornerback expertise early on this draft. Gonzalez has good measurement and is arguably the highest cornerback on this class.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 310 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
thirteenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
The want for an offensive deal with is clear in Tennessee after the membership launched Taylor Lewan. Johnson is an athletic and versatile lineman who was capable of kick inside at guard together with the deal with spot at Ohio State.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
ninth
POSITION RNK
1st
Houston will get its franchise quarterback at No. 2 and now the membership offers him among the best receivers within the NFL Draft. Johnston is an enormous physique that Stroud will have the ability to search for on the skin, and the Texans may kind a robust younger extensive receiver duo with John Metchie III set to return.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 310 lbs
The Jets shall be within the veteran quarterback market this offseason, so making a sturdy offensive line shall be crucial after a tumultuous 2022 season the place 11 totally different linemen began. Jones may are available in and be the staff’s left deal with whereas Mekhi Becton is located on the correct facet and Alijah Vera-Tucker is on the inside.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 194 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
sixteenth
POSITION RNK
third
The Patriots have an enormous want at offensive deal with, so seeing the Jets snag Johnson does sting, however Porter is one heck of a comfort prize. New England drafted nicely at this place a yr in the past, however with Jonathan Jones hitting free company and Devin McCourty mulling retirement, they want top-tier expertise within the secondary. Porter offers them a bodily nook who Bill Belichick ought to have a area day with.
USC
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 175 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
You might imagine that the Packers do not want one other receiver with the emergence of Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, however they’re nonetheless fairly skinny outdoors of these two. Whether it is Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love below middle, Addison is somebody who can line up all around the area and is a crisp route runner and will see loads of quantity.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 180 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
fifth
POSITION RNK
1st
Witherspoon addresses an enormous want for the Commanders with Kendall Fuller coming into the ultimate yr of his contract. The Illinois standout can play in each zone and man protection and has the upside of being a real No. 1 nook.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 335 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
thirtieth
POSITION RNK
4th
Wright is coming off a exhibiting on the Senior Bowl that reportedly left many throughout the league impressed. The former five-star recruit may are available in as Pittsburgh’s proper deal with because the membership gears up for Kenny Pickett’s sophomore season.
Iowa
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
third
Detroit made its transfer for the longer term with Richardson and comes again round to construct on considered one of its strengths by taking a cross rusher to enrich Aidan Hutchinson. Van Ness didn’t begin at Iowa, however has the bodily instruments that enable him to have a excessive ceiling on the subsequent stage.
Maryland
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
thirty third
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Bucs have a ton of wants and doubtless discover a quarterback right here in a super world, however tackle the secondary with the addition of Banks. The Maryland product has good measurement and is bodily, which might be a much-needed addition with Jamel Dean and Sean Murphy-Bunting each slated to be free brokers.
Florida
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 347 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
twenty second
POSITION RNK
1st
Seattle will get itself a top-tier cross rusher at No. 9 and helps solidify the offensive line for Geno Smith at No. 20 with Torrence. The Florida product is broadly checked out as the most effective inside lineman on this draft and that simply so occurs to be one of many staff’s largest wants. Gabe Jackson shall be 32 by the beginning of subsequent season and each he and Damien Lewis are coming into the ultimate yr of their offers.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 200 lbs
The wheels fall off at any time when Keenan Allen and/or Mike Williams miss time, which solely additional highlights the necessity to deepen the extensive receiver room. That’s very true when you think about that Allen shall be 31 by the beginning of subsequent season and L.A. may clear $14.8 million by releasing him. Smith-Njigba may slot in as both a stable complement or best substitute for Allen as a high-volume choice for Justin Herbert.
Boston College
• Sr
• 5’10”
/ 172 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
twenty seventh
POSITION RNK
4th
Even if the Ravens can ink Lamar Jackson to a profitable extension, he nonetheless wants somebody to throw the ball to and Baltimore has one of many thinnest receiver rooms within the league. Flowers would give them a speedy choice who might be a enjoyable piece for brand spanking new OC Todd Monken to make the most of.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
twentieth
POSITION RNK
1st
The high security within the class goes to a Vikings staff that desperately wants secondary assist. New defensive coordinator Brian Flores ought to love all of the instruments that Branch brings to the desk. He’s bodily, has good ball abilities and may blitz off the sting.
Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 265 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
twenty first
POSITION RNK
1st
Evan Engram is about to hit free company, which may depart Jacksonville with a gap at tight finish. Mayer would give them an all-around tight finish who may show to be a dependable outlet for Trevor Lawrence over the center.
Tennessee
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 185 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
forty sixth
POSITION RNK
seventh
The Giants want extensive receiver assist in the worst approach and discover themselves a legit deep risk in Hyatt. The Tennessee product might be precisely the kind of explosive pass-catching choice this offense has been in search of.
Texas
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 220 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
seventh
POSITION RNK
1st
Robinson may find yourself being the star of this whole class. He has all of the ability that you simply’d need out of a workhorse again, and might be a chance for Dallas to reset its backfield. Tony Pollard is coming off an harm and is about to be a free agent, whereas the Cowboys can lastly get out from below Ezekiel Elliott’s contract.
Arkansas
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 233 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
thirty eighth
POSITION RNK
1st
If the Bills get outpriced and lose Tremaine Edmunds in free company, Sanders can be a logical match at this spot.
Utah
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 240 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
twenty third
POSITION RNK
2nd
You could make a robust case that Kincaid is the extra explosive tight finish on this class. Cincinnati will fortunately take a top-tier pass-catching choice for Joe Burrow with Hayden Hurst free company and wideout Tee Higgins presumably a commerce candidate in the event that they’re unable to increase him.
Georgia Tech
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 286 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
54th
POSITION RNK
ninth
White was a standout on the Senior Bowl and will assist cushion the blow if New Orleans loses Marcus Davenport in free company.
Clemson
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 305 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
thirty seventh
POSITION RNK
third
With Javon Hargrave and Fletcher Fox dealing with free company, GM Howie Roseman continues so as to add youth alongside the defensive position, bringing aboard the previous No. 1 general recruit
Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’8″
/ 359 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
53rd
POSITION RNK
eighth
Another Senior Bowl star and a behemoth as well. With Orlando Brown trying on the open market, the Chiefs snag Jones — who has been in comparison with Brown through the pre-draft course of — and his huge body to assist solidify the offensive line.
