Alabama
• Jr
• 5’10”
/ 204 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Bryce Young got here in at 5-10 1/8 and weighed 204 kilos on the mix and did not participate within the drills. At the top of the day, it could not matter as a result of if the Panthers contemplate him QB1, he is going off the board first. New coach Frank Reich has talked concerning the significance of measurement 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
Several league sources informed us that the Texans had been excessive on Young, however clearly not excessive sufficient to pay to maneuver up one spot. Still, the staff desperately wants a quarterback and C.J. Stroud, who some groups are satisfied will probably be within the combine for QB1, is the comfort prize. Stroud was spectacular throughout the 2022 season and much more so after we spoke to him in particular person, first on the Super Bowl after which on the mix. He’s a greater passer popping out of Ohio State than Justin Fields.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
J.J. Watt retired, and Zach Allen and Trysten Hill left in free company. And with a brand new teaching workers and GM, the staff goes with arguably the most secure decide within the draft: move rusher Will Anderson Jr.
Florida
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 244 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
ninth
POSITION RNK
4th
Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger stay from final season’s staff whereas Matt Ryan is now a free agent. The Colts additionally signed Gardner Minshew final week, which implies the staff now has … three backup quarterbacks on the roster. Put one other method: They’re nonetheless concentrating on a QB within the draft and the query turns into, which one falls to them in the event that they keep at No. 4, and if it comes right down to, say, Anthony Richardson or Will Levis, who will get the nod? We’re nonetheless sorting via who will probably be our QB3 and QB4, however given what new coach Shane Steichen and Jalen Hurts had been in a position to do collectively in Philly, it is not onerous to think about the brand new workers falling in love with Richardson.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 314 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
third
POSITION RNK
1st
Seattle added Jarran Reed and Dre’mont Jones in free company, however that does not imply they’re performed beefing up the defensive position. Jalen Carter, who was arguably the most effective defender on a 2021 Georgia protection that had 5 first-round picks, can be a simple decide for the Seahawks right here. He left the mix solely to return lower than 24 hours later after assembly with Athens police. And then he confirmed final week at his professional day 9 kilos heavier, and by a number of accounts, winded after his exercise. Where he’s in the end drafted stays an unknown, however he’s a particular expertise, one who can be teaming up with pass-rush specialist Brandon Jordan, who was simply employed by Seattle.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 229 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
eighth
POSITION RNK
third
The Raiders signed Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year deal, and he is now reunited with Josh McDaniels. But the most important knock on Jimmy G has been his potential to remain wholesome. And if McDaniels and workers like Will Levis — and a variety of NFL groups are excessive on the measurables — they could be prepared to commerce up one spot to get him. Levis spent a variety of time on the mix explaining why the 2022 season went the way in which it did. In his protection, he was banged up, his offensive line had been decimated, he had a brand new offensive coordinator and he was working with younger extensive receivers. And Levis did not make excuses for any of this after we spoke with him in Indy. The bodily instruments are plain however is he the following Josh Allen or the following Sam Darnold? (Las Vegas will get decide No. 6; Detroit will get picks No. 7, 70)
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 271 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
nineteenth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Lions had a necessity at cornerback and promptly addressed it to start out free company, including Cam Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley. And whereas there may be depth at defensive finish, Romeo Okwara and Charles Harris are getting into the ultimate 12 months of their offers and the chance to pair Tyree Wilson with Aidan Hutchinson is just too good to move up. (Las Vegas will get decide No. 6; Detroit will get picks No. 7, 70)
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’1″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
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 staff added Kaden Elliss (7.0 sacks for the Saints in ’22) in free company, and so they’re hoping 2022 second-rounder Arnold Ebiketie could make the bounce. Christian Gonzalez, a Colorado switch, is a big-time athlete who remains to be rising into the place. He has the scale, power and pace — he ran a 4.38 40 on the mix — to line up in opposition to NFL extensive receivers; he simply wants to enhance in run assist.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
2nd
No staff has been busier this offseason than the Bears, who added expertise on each side of the ball, together with guard Nate Davis, tight finish Robert Tonyan, defensive finish DeMarcus Walker (7.0 sacks with the Titans in ’22) and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. There’s nonetheless a necessity at proper sort out and edge rusher, however with lots of the prime free-agent offensive linemen already signed elsewhere, and since this draft class is deeper at EDGE than OT, Chicago takes Paris Johnson Jr. right here. He performed LT final season at Ohio State and was the RG throughout the ’21 season. Protecting Justin Fields is precedence No. 1, and so they can circle again at decide No. 53 (and even 61) to get that pass-rusher.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 268 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
eleventh
POSITION RNK
2nd
Yes, the staff re-upped Brandon Graham, but it surely’s only for one 12 months. And his contract will expire alongside Derek Barnett (and Josh Sweat’s is up in ’25) — which implies edge rusher will probably be within the dialog right here. Murphy turned 21 in early January, and whereas we might wish to see him play with extra consistency, his greatest soccer is in entrance of him, for positive. He has all of the bodily instruments you search for in an elite edge defender, and it is simple to see him in a number of years being dominant. And that, largely, is what makes him such an attention-grabbing prospect.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
twelfth
POSITION RNK
1st
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 most effective issues you’ll be able to say about an offensive lineman. The largest subject he’ll face throughout the pre-draft course of will probably be arm size and whether or not his NFL future is at sort out or guard. But like he informed 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.
Iowa
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 272 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
nineteenth
POSITION RNK
third
Jerry Hughes, who had 9 sacks final season, is 34 years outdated and getting into the ultimate 12 months of his deal. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo was second on the staff with 5.5 sacks, however he signed with the Browns in free company. The Texans did commerce for Shaq Mason to solidify the inside offensive line, and an offensive sort out is actually an choice right here, however as an alternative Houston goes with pass-rusher. Lukas Van Ness by no means began a sport at Iowa, however that is not the purpose. The level is that NFL groups love his measurement, his athleticism, and the place his sport may very well be a few years from now. Purdue’s George Karlaftis went on the finish of Round 1 a 12 months in the past, and USC’s Drake Jackson went a spherical later; each gamers had been high-upside prospects who exceeded expectations as rookies. Van Ness is in the identical dialog however may very well be the most effective of the bunch.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 311 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
thirty third
POSITION RNK
fifth
The Jets added depth alongside the inside offensive line with Wes Schweitzer and Trystan Colon-Castillo, however questions stay about former first-rounder Mekhi Becton. And it is a matter of if, not when Aaron Rodgers arrives, and defending him will probably be precedence No. 1 given how good this protection was in 2022. Broderick Jones, in the meantime, had a robust ’22 marketing campaign for the Bulldogs, the place he confronted a few of the greatest defensive gamers within the nation every single day at follow for the final two years. He’s not but a completed product, however he has the athleticism and power to be a difference-maker when he places all of it collectively.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
thirtieth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Patriots had been busy the primary week of free company, beefing up the offense for Mac Jones. The staff added sort out Riley Reiff, tight finish Mike Gesicki, extensive receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and working again James Robinson. And regardless that the staff re-upped cornerback Jonathan Jones, there is not a lot depth on the place. Joey Porter Jr. is the prototypical huge, bodily cornerback who appears like he belongs within the NFL. He can generally get a bit of too handsy downfield, however that does not imply he cannot be dominant on the subsequent stage.
USC
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 173 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
seventeenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Wide receiver Allen Lazard signed with the Jets and Randall Cobb won’t be far behind, and the identical may very well be true for tight finish Marcedes Lewis. The different tight finish, Robert Tonyan, already signed with the Bears. Put one other method: regardless that the Packers haven’t traditionally used first-round picks on extensive receivers, this is perhaps the 12 months, particularly since one hasn’t but come off the board. And with this tight finish class being so deep, Green Bay can handle that want with its choice at No. 45. Jordan Addison is not a giant goal, however he is one of the vital 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 persistently confirmed that he was repeatedly the most effective participant on the sector who can win in any respect three ranges, enjoying both exterior or within the slot.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 181 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
fifth
POSITION RNK
1st
Washington added guard Nick Gates and sort out Andrew Wylie in free company, so the urgency to improve the offensive line early within the draft is now not what it as soon as was. Instead, the staff targets cornerback; Kendall Fuller is getting into the ultimate 12 months of his contract and Benjamin St-Juste has been substitute stage. Devon Witherspoon had an excellent season for the Illini, and whereas there will probably be questions on his 180-pound body, you would not comprehend it to look at him play.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
twenty first
POSITION RNK
1st
The Steelers bought inside offensive line assist with Isaac Seumalo and Nate Herbig, and made some defensive strikes with linebackers Elandon Roberts, Cole Holcomb and cornerback Patrick Peterson. Still, offensive sort out and edge rusher may very well be the play right here, however with a run on each positions within the first half of the spherical, Pittsburgh as an alternative targets S1. And even when they create again Terrell Edmunds, Brian Branch is particular; he can play within the slot, close to the road of scrimmage or deep centerfield. And if Nick Saban trusted him at Alabama, that is all you have to learn about his NFL prospects. He ran a 4.58 on the mix, however he performs a lot quicker than that.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 208 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
thirty third
POSITION RNK
2nd
This is all contingent on Lamar Jackson returning to Baltimore, in fact. But assuming this occurs, the staff has to get him some downfield weapons, and it has been quiet in free company via the primary week. So, a commerce up right here will get a participant who may find yourself WR1 on draft evening. Johnston’s an above-the-rim playmaker whose athleticism and contested-catch skills had been throughout his tape at TCU. (Baltimore will get decide No. 18; Detroit will get decide No. 22 and a 2024 third-rounder)
Arkansas
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 235 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
thirty eighth
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Bucs re-upped Lavonte David for an additional 12 months, however he is 33 years outdated, and each he and Devin White are getting into the ultimate 12 months of their contracts. Cornerback can be a consideration right here, however as an alternative of going with CB3, Tampa Bay as an alternative takes LB1 in Drew Sanders. Sanders is a former five-star who transferred from Alabama after the 2021 season, and all he did was present out for the Razorbacks. He was an edge rusher for the Crimson Tide, however he lined up everywhere in the protection for Arkansas, and he is been a one-man wrecking crew when he is on the sector.
Florida
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 330 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
twenty third
POSITION RNK
1st
The Seahawks re-upped guard Phil Haynes on a one-year deal, however he and Damien Lewis will probably be out of contract after the 2024 season. And whereas there is a want at heart, too, the staff has the thirty seventh (thanks, Denver!) and 52nd picks in Round 2, and there will probably be beginning facilities out there in that vary. Instead, the staff goes with O’Cyrus Torrence, who transferred from Louisiana and did not miss a beat within the SEC. He was dominant for Florida final fall, he was dominant throughout Senior Bowl practices, and if historical past is any information, he’ll be dominant within the NFL, too.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 333 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
twenty seventh
POSITION RNK
4th
The Jags misplaced Jawaan Taylor in free company, and whereas Walker Little would appear to be subsequent man up, the 2021 second-round decide wasn’t in a position to beat out Taylor for the job final August. He fared nicely in fill-in obligation at left sort out late final season, however as Jacksonville appears to take the following step, defending Trevor Lawrence is job. No. 1. Wright, in the meantime, is a first-round expertise all day lengthy, and do not be stunned if he is RT1 — and possibly even one of many first offensive linemen off the board. (Jacksonville will get decide No. 21; Los Angeles will get decide No. 24, 127.)
Maryland
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
ninth
POSITION RNK
1st
The staff signed Cam Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley in free company, however there’s nonetheless want for depth at exterior nook (Sutton can play each inside and outside), particularly since Moseley’s deal is only for one 12 months. [RW note: Of course, 24 hours after we published this mock draft, the Lions signed CJ Gardner Johnson, who plays primarily in the slot. Which means Sutton’s future could be outside. Either way, for now we’ll leave this pick unchanged even though it’s probably more likely that Detroit continues to trade down in this scenario.] Maryland teammate and fellow CB Jakorian Bennett bought a lot of the excitement within the fall, however Deonte Banks however collectively the kind of season that may land him within the first-round dialog. He’s a fluid athlete who can be a giant, bodily nook who can match up with NFL extensive receivers. (Baltimore will get decide No. 18; Detroit will get decide No. 22, and a 2024 third-rounder.)
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 196 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fifth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Vikings parted methods with Adam Thielen, and the remaining extensive receivers on the roster are Justin Jefferson, Okay.J. Osborn, Jalen Nailor and Jalen Reagor. The Jalens mixed for 17 receptions final season. And Osborn, who had 60 catches in ’22, will probably be a free agent after the season. Enter Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who barely noticed the sector throughout the 2022 season due to accidents, however remains to be one of many prime wideouts within the class. It’s straightforward to overlook that he led the 2021 Buckeyes in receptions, and that corps included first-rounders Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, and future first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr.
Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 249 lbs
Wide receiver may very well be an choice right here, too, however Gerald Everett’s contract is up after the 2024 season and Tre McKitty and Donald Parham aren’t the offensive menace that Michael Mayer is. The Notre Dame standout informed us on the mix that he loves the way in which Travis Kelce performs the place, and whereas he will not be fairly that athletic, Mayer is already a greater blocker. He’s additionally a legit downfield menace who it is simple to think about rapidly changing into considered one of Justin Herbert’s favourite targets in Kellen Moore’s offense. This assumes, in fact, that Moore and tight finish Dalton Schultz, who had been collectively in Dallas, do not reunite in LA. (Jacksonville will get decide No. 21; Los Angeles will get decide No. 24, 127.)
Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’8″
/ 374 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
thirty sixth
POSITION RNK
sixth
The Chiefs misplaced left sort out Orlando Brown Jr. in free company and signed Jawaan Taylor, the previous Jaguars proper sort out. The plan is to maneuver Taylor to the left aspect, which implies there is a want on the suitable, even when Lucas Niang is presently penciled in there on the depth chart. Dawand Jones had an excellent season, and it was onerous to miss simply how dominant he was in at some point of follow on the Senior Bowl. Yes, his footwork wants some fine-tuning, however his enormous body, lengthy arms and large wingspan greater than make up for what he lacks in quickness. He’s block-out-the-sun huge, even when standing subsequent to his offensive linemates. (Kansas City will get decide No. 25; New York will get picks No. 31, 122, 217.)
Oregon State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
54th
POSITION RNK
4th
Dalton Schultz performed on the franchise tag a 12 months in the past, and he is nonetheless a free agent on the time this mock draft was revealed. There’s an opportunity he may very well be reunited with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who’s now with the Chargers. Either method, the Cowboys have Jake Ferguson, Peyton Hendershot and Sean McKeon, a gaggle that mixed for 32 receptions a season in the past. Perhaps Dallas feels good about this group; Ferguson, a ’22 fourth-rounder, and Hendershot and McKeon, each undrafted free brokers. But none had been as athletic as Schultz … and that is the place Luke Musgrave is available in. He was getting some late-first/early Day-2 buzz down in Mobile on the Senior Bowl, and whereas he did not have an excellent week, it was actually straightforward to see why groups like him. Musgrave missed most of ’22 with an harm, however he is nicely constructed, lengthy, and has the athleticism to persistently separate from each safeties and linebackers. His blocking is a piece in progress, however he’ll be a contributor within the passing sport from Day 1.
Texas
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
seventh
POSITION RNK
1st
Bijan Robinson is particular, and whereas he’s most likely probably the greatest gamers on this class, he may nonetheless be round late in Round 1 as a result of he is a working again. And sure, we all know, the Bills used a second-round decide on James Cook a 12 months in the past. But Cook is not an every-down again, and greater than that, Nyheim Hines is the one different RB presently on the roster forward of free company. Adding a Saquon Barkley-type expertise to this offense? There are worse issues.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’2″
/ 207 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
twenty ninth
POSITION RNK
fifth
The Bengals misplaced safeties Vonn Bell and Jessie Bates in free company, however 2022 first-rounder Dax Hill and new signing Nick Scott will get first crack on the jobs. Meanwhile, cornerback stays a query; Chidobe Awuzie is the staff’s greatest nook, however he is coming off a midseason ACL harm. Eli Apple is out of contract, however Cam Taylor-Britt had a formidable rookie marketing campaign. After that, nonetheless, there is not a lot depth exterior. In Kelee Ringo, the Georgia-to-first-round pipeline continues. A 12 months after 5 Bulldogs went in Round 1, anticipate a handful this time round, too. Ringo is a protracted, bodily nook who has matched up in opposition to a few of the greatest gamers within the nation. His ’22 tape may have been higher, however he has all of the bodily traits you search for in an NFL CB.
Boston College
• Sr
• 5’9″
/ 182 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
twentieth
POSITION RNK
third
The Saints misplaced defensive tackles David Onyemata and Shy Tuttle however instantly signed Khalen Saunders and Nathan Shepherd as replacements. They additionally solved the QB scenario by bringing in Derek Carr (and re-upping Jameis Winston) and gave working again Alvin Kamara some assist in the backfield with the addition of Jamaal Williams. Now it is simply the matter of getting Carr one other weapon to go alongside rookie Chris Olave and Michael Thomas, who has had simply 56 receptions the final three seasons. Zay Flowers was just about unstoppable at Boston College, and that was with suspect quarterback play. He’ll have extra alternatives for large performs in New Orleans’ offense.
Clemson
• Soph
• 6’6″
/ 298 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
thirty first
POSITION RNK
third
The Eagles landed move rusher Myles Murphy at No. 10, after which, with the next-to-last decide within the first spherical, they seize his teammate, defensive sort out Bryan Bresee. Philly misplaced DT Javon Hargrave to the 49ers, and he’ll be tough to exchange, even when rookie Jordan Davis makes strides in ’23. Bresee battled accidents in 2021 and suffered off-field tragedy final season. And whereas his tape was uneven in ’22, he is a particular expertise whose greatest soccer is forward of him.
Minnesota
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 301 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
51st
POSITION RNK
third
There are a number of good facilities on this class — John Michael Schmitz, Luke Wypler, Joe Tippmann, Steve Avila (if his NFL future is not at guard) … and we now have Day 2 grades on all of them. But the Giants traded right down to the underside of Round 1, and so they have a evident want in the midst of the offensive line. Added bonus: they’re going to get the fifth-year choice on Schmitz right here, too. (Kansas City will get decide No. 25; New York will get picks No. 31, 122, 217.)
