Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 194 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
third
POSITION RNK
1st
In this mock, the Texans commerce as much as get their man. And that man is Bryce Young, whose poise, imaginative and prescient and accuracy outweigh his traditionally small stature (relative to profitable NFL quarterbacks). Some groups could also be scared away by Young’s lack of dimension, however his skillset is first-overall-pick worthy. A pleasant begin to new head coach DeMeco Ryans’ tenure in Houston.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 232 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
sixth
POSITION RNK
third
The Colts want a franchise quarterback within the worst method, and so they’ll fall in love with Will Levis’ traits. Despite a irritating season attributable to a porous offensive line, lackluster talent gamers and him being banged up, Levis has the talent set to to turn into a extremely good NFL quarterback.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
It would not matter if the brand new basic supervisor was Monti Ossenfort (which it’s) or a random Cardinals fan. The level stays that getting Will Anderson Jr. at No. 3 is a steal. He’ll instantly improve a protection that misplaced future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt to retirement.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 300 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Equipped with a plethora of draft capital from buying and selling again, the Bears additionally add a defensive power in Jalen Carter, who may need been one of the best participant on Georgia’s traditionally nice protection in 2021. (And that unit had 5 first-round picks!)
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 218 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
With the 2 finest defensive prospects off the board and Geno Smith set to stay the beginning QB, the Seahawks commerce again with the QB-needy Panthers. In drafting C.J. Stroud, Carolina supplies new head coach Frank Reich with the younger QB he by no means had in Indianapolis.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
fifth
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Lions have a much bigger want within the secondary than alongside the defensive entrance, so in the event that they fall in love with a cornerback all through the draft course of, that could possibly be the choose right here. For now, although, Detroit snags maybe one of the best prospect accessible in Myles Murphy. His bodily traits and flexibility will pair will with 2022 No. 2 choose Aidan Hutchinson.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 310 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
twenty first
POSITION RNK
2nd
With the Raiders exploring commerce choices for Derek Carr — and releasing him if none come to fruition — a brand new QB shall be beneath heart in Las Vegas in 2023. My guess is it is a veteran, because the Raiders have the offensive talent gamers to compete within the AFC. With that in thoughts, Las Vegas provides safety for its future signal-caller within the type of Paris Johnson Jr., who was dominant at left deal with for the Buckeyes this season after shifting over from proper guard.
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
sixteenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Falcons ranked final within the NFL in sack proportion in 2022 (3.61%), which was really higher than their efficiency in 2021 (3.03%). Simply put, they want an alpha edge rusher to make performs within the backfield. Tyree Wilson, who racked up a mixed 27.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks the previous two seasons at Texas Tech, could be that participant.
USC
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 175 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
eleventh
POSITION RNK
1st
Unfortunately for the Seahawks, buying and selling down was unkind to them with edge rushers Myles Murphy and Tyree Wilson being off the board. Instead, they go vast receiver at No. 9, which can be a bit wealthy for the place, however Jordan Addison shall be a powerful No. 3 for Geno Smith within the quick time period with Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 194 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
twentieth
POSITION RNK
4th
With James Bradberry set to turn into a free agent, the Eagles will doubtless be searching for a youthful, cheaper different. They discover it with Joey Porter Jr., a protracted cornerback with NFL pedigree.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 315 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
eighth
POSITION RNK
1st
The Titans need assistance throughout the offensive entrance, and Peter Skoronski, CBSSports.com’s top-rated offensive lineman, has the flexibility to play wherever. He’ll be stable wherever he strains up in Tennessee.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
twenty seventh
POSITION RNK
third
Pairing Quentin Johnston, doubtlessly the No. 1 vast receiver on this class, with Bryce Young would instantly present this offense with some firepower, particularly with operating again Dameon Pierce coming off a formidable rookie marketing campaign. Not solely would opposing defensive backs need to sustain with Johnston, however they’d need to cope with his 6-foot-4, 215-pound body with the ball within the air.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 310 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
nineteenth
POSITION RNK
4th
General supervisor Joe Douglas had achieved an admirable job investing assets within the offensive line, however do to principally accidents and a few underperformance, it is nonetheless an enormous place of want. Broderick Jones has the body and the athletic skillset to adequately defend whichever veteran QB is beneath heart in 2023.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 180 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
thirteenth
POSITION RNK
third
The Patriots drafted two defensive backs final yr — Marcus Jones within the third spherical and Jack Jones within the fourth — and each carried out properly as rookies. Still, New England might actually use a lockdown nook to cope with the high-flying Bills and Dolphins offenses inside its division. Witherspoon, coming from among the best defenses in all of school soccer, has the basics, physicality and instincts to thrive in Bill Belichick’s secondary.
Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 265 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
ninth
POSITION RNK
1st
Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, would not matter. Whoever is beneath heart for Green Bay in 2023 would profit from Michael Mayer’s blocking prowess, dependable palms and skill to get open within the largest of moments. He’d be a right away improve over impending free agent Robert Tonyan.
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’2″
/ 201 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
twelfth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Reports out of Mobile, Alabama, are that basic supervisor Martin Mayhew has been trying lots on the offensive linemen throughout Senior Bowl practices. However, with a few of the high prospects at that place already gone and solely two cornerbacks off the board, the Commanders increase their protection with Christian Gonzalez, whose playmaking capability at Oregon will give Washington one other ball hawk within the secondary.
Clemson
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 305 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
thirty second
POSITION RNK
4th
The No. 1 highschool participant within the nation a number of years in the past did not have his finest season in 2022, however the Clemson product nonetheless has every thing you need in a formidable inside disruptor. With Larry Ogunjobi and Chris Wormley set to turn into free brokers and Cam Heyward coming into his thirteenth season, having Bryan Bresee will make sure the Steelers proceed to have a fearsome defensive entrance.
South Carolina
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 188 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
seventh
POSITION RNK
1st
The Lions protection performed significantly better the second half of the season, but it surely nonetheless wants extra upgrades if it should turn into a constant contender within the NFC North. Cam Smith might develop right into a shutdown nook that Detroit lacks, as his size and instincts will translate properly to the subsequent stage.
Arkansas
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 233 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
twenty third
POSITION RNK
1st
A quiet two seasons at Alabama from Drew Sanders gave method to a first-team All-American marketing campaign with the Razorbacks. Lining up all around the discipline, Sanders stuffed the stat sheet with 103 tackles (13.5 for a loss), 9.5 sacks, three compelled fumbles and an interception. With 33-year-old stat stuffer Lavonte David set to hit free company, Sanders could be a logical alternative.
Iowa
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
sixty fourth
POSITION RNK
eighth
The Seahawks must beef up their defensive entrance, and one of the best prospect accessible at this level could also be Lukas Van Ness. He has the flexibility to play inside or outdoors and the explosiveness to make performs as a run stopper and pass-rusher.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’7″
/ 270 lbs
It’s at all times ideally suited to encompass Justin Herbert with as many weapons as potential, and with Darnell Washington, you get that PLUS having the ability to open up holes for Austin Ekeler within the operating sport.
Florida
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 232 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
nineteenth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Ravens have been steadfast of their want to maintain Lamar Jackson. But does Jackson wish to keep? In this state of affairs, Baltimore makes use of the franchise tag whereas drafting his eventual alternative in Anthony Richardson. They’re related gamers, and who higher for Richardson to study from than among the best operating quarterbacks in NFL historical past?
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’2″
/ 210 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
twenty second
POSITION RNK
fifth
The Vikings should handle their cross protection that was second-worst within the NFL in 2022, particularly with veteran Patrick Peterson set to turn into a free agent. Kelee Ringo’s dimension, size and velocity overshadow his lackluster interception whole (4 the previous two seasons), though he did mixed for 15 cross breakups in that span. He has the traits to finish up as one of the best cornerback on this class.
Baylor
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 358 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fourth
POSITION RNK
third
Several Jaguars defensive linemen are set to turn into free brokers in 2023. They need to play Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry and Dameon Pierce twice per season. Need I say extra?
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 200 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fifth
POSITION RNK
2nd
It’s trying an increasing number of just like the Giants and Daniel Jones are going to comply with some form of extension. To really know if he is the franchise quarterback, they need to encompass him with high-caliber talent gamers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who could have been the No. 1 vast receiver prospect if he did not get harm, matches the invoice.
Tennessee
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 185 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
fifty fifth
POSITION RNK
seventh
The Cowboys have made some head-scratching strikes within the vast receiver division. First they shipped four-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper to the Browns … for a fifth-round choose and a swap of sixth-rounders. Then they gave a profitable extension to Michael Gallup regardless of the reasonably productive receiver coming off a torn ACL. The backside line is that CeeDee Lamb wants an explosive operating mate, and Jalin Hyatt, who ranked high 15 within the nation in yards per reception (18.91), could be that participant.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
tenth
POSITION RNK
1st
Jordan Poyer shall be 32 by the beginning of subsequent season, so if the Bills needed to let him stroll in free company, Brian Branch could be a viable alternative. Not essentially the most heralded on the Alabama protection, Branch did somewhat little bit of every thing for the Crimson Tide.
Texas
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 220 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
POSITION RNK
1st
It’s unclear what is going on to occur with Joe Mixon after being charged with aggravated menacing (though the costs have been dropped), and backup RB Samaje Perine is ready to be a free agent. The wealthy get richer with the high-octane Bengals offense including Bijan Robinson, one of the best operating again prospect since Saquon Barkley.
Florida
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 347 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Welcome to the primary spherical, Saints. With their choose from buying and selling Sean Payton to the Broncos, you get one of the best pure inside offensive lineman in O’Cyrus Torrence. Torrence was a standout at Florida after transferring from Louisiana, and there is good cause to consider he’ll proceed to enhance on the NFL stage.
Texas A&M
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 195 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Chiefs protection has held up this season with numerous rookies, but it surely nonetheless wants upgrades. Antonio Johnson is a downhill bruiser who also can cowl, be it because the deep security or within the slot.
Alabama
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 200 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
POSITION RNK
1st
This could be a slam dunk for the Eagles. Let Miles Sanders stroll in free company and substitute him with the do-it-all operating again that’s Jahmyr Gibbs.
