Alabama
• Jr
• 5’10”
/ 204 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
PAYDS
3328
RUYDS
185
INTS
5
TDS
36
We right here at Mock Draft 2.0 will NOT kowtow to the sports activities betting trade and the chances suggesting C.J. Stroud is the man at No. 1 total. (He could possibly be, it simply appears like Bryce Young is the child you progress as much as get.)
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
The Texans are PROBABLY taking a quarterback at No. 2, however in addition they turned down an opportunity to maneuver into the primary choose, (presumably) realizing the Bears had different suitors for the spot. So what in the event that they’re simply pleased with one of many Alabama gamers? Houston took two of them final 12 months with Nick Caserio in cost after Jack Easterby’s ousting. It would significantly shake up the draft in a enjoyable approach.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 214 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort spent the previous few years in Nashville with the Titans — when the Texans shock everybody, this No. 3 choose turns into gold. The Titans can bounce up for an affordable worth (No. 11, plus the Titans’ second-round choose and a fourth-round choose) and seize a QB after Malik Willis appeared to not be Mike Vrabel’s man.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 314 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
ninth
POSITION RNK
4th
There’s plenty of chatter about Chris Ballard’s heat seat, however Jim Irsay’s overseen a tanking operation earlier than and beefing up your protection with a blue-chip prospect and rolling into the season with Gardner Minshew is elite tank materials.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
sixth
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Seahawks would favor to commerce again however it might be spot-on Pete Carroll/John Scheinder to make use of one other first-round choose acquired within the Russell Wilson commerce to beef up the offensive line, transferring Skoronski to protect. Fifth is excessive for him right here, however the choose suits. The Northwestern product’s versatility additionally supplies backup in case a sort out will get damage.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 181 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
nineteenth
POSITION RNK
third
Christian Gonzalez might be the top-rated nook on most boards however MAN does Witherspoon match a Dan Campbell protection. I nonetheless *most likely* suppose they go hog molly with this choose however it is a tradition/scheme/want match.
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 271 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
eleventh
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Raiders might go QB right here (Levis and Richardson are out of the blue slipping!) however Chandler Jones appears destined to change into a wage cap casualty after this 12 months, which implies Vegas must replenish its go rush this offseason.
Arkansas
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 235 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
third
POSITION RNK
1st
Super tempted to go together with a QB right here, however the Falcons have not proven an enormous propensity to fly across the draft board. They have, nevertheless, proven some curiosity in including items to their protection. Cornerback is an possibility however Drew Sanders coupled with the dudes up entrance (Grady Jarrett, Calais Campbell, David Onyemata) is enjoyable to think about. The Falcons’ protection could possibly be taking form.
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’1″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Bears can go plenty of totally different instructions right here. Offensive line makes a ton of sense, however these Matt Eberflus defenses in Indy at all times had a very good combo of linebackers and strong corners. Adding Gonzalez with Jaylon Johnson would put some enamel on this protection.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 311 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
POSITION RNK
third
Howie Roseman’s been hammering the UGA/Bama pipelines recently, which most likely counts as #analytics. The trenches want depth and future starters for the Eagles. The final CB they drafted within the first spherical was Lito Sheppard, so anybody banking on seeing that’s ignoring apparent draft historical past.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 268 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
twelfth
POSITION RNK
1st
Confession: I truly solely had the Cardinals commerce out of the No. 3 spot, hoping I’d draw the ire of Darren Urban as he rounded up mock drafts for the Cards web site and noticed one other mock commerce. But we’re right here they usually must take somebody so why not a sorely wanted rusher off the sting.
Florida
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 244 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fifth
POSITION RNK
4th
I truthfully did not plan this after I went Anderson at No. 2 however if you happen to’re the Texans how do you not register blood for this proper now? An elite defensive prospect and an upside-riddled QB who you do not really feel compelled to begin proper now … OC Bobby Slowik was in San Francisco after they drafted a smaller, slower passer a couple of years in the past trying to reinvent the ShanaClan offense.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
thirty third
POSITION RNK
fifth
Tough to peg with out the Aaron Rodgers finalized, the Jets might nonetheless use assistance on the offensive line, particularly with Mekhi Becton lingering as a query mark and Duane Brown fairly lengthy within the tooth. The solely hesitation right here is Woody Johnson stressing an absence of persistence with this workforce.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 208 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
fifth
POSITION RNK
1st
The Patriots early-round historical past with large receivers is not incredible, so this doubtless will not go over nicely. But it hasn’t stopped them from looking for a *man* — Johnston would pair properly with JuJu Smith-Schuster and provides the Pats a legit deep risk they’ve sorely missed for a while. If you do not like Johnston or the Pats taking a WR within the first spherical, take it up with Belichick, not me.
Boston College
• Sr
• 5’9″
/ 182 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
seventeenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
‘Member when the Seahawks traded Russell Wilson and promptly took OL assist early within the draft? This REEKS of the Packers doing the identical factor to Aaron Rodgers, with the built-in excuse of serving to Jordan Love. Flowers’ measurement won’t be good however he is a DUDE.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
4th
With Will Levis slipping, this could possibly be a main spot for a commerce down and even simply snagging the Kentucky QB. I believe Ron Rivera believes in Sam Howell and would love so as to add a gifted, younger piece to his secondary. Porter has the pedigree and performed at a excessive stage — it simply suits Washington type of simply.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 229 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
twenty first
POSITION RNK
1st
MOCK TRADE! Will Levis’ slide ends right here with the Seattle Seahawks sensing some critical worth and swapping with Pittsburgh (Seattle sends its third-round choose and 20 for Pittsburgh’s fourth-round choose and 17) so it may possibly bounce up and add a QB with some Josh Allen traits (I’ll always remember Seattle GM John Schneider watching Allen’s professional day so long as I reside) who can sit and be taught behind Geno Smith as obligatory. The Lions and Bucs had been undoubtedly threats to take Levis too.
Texas
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
eighth
POSITION RNK
third
SPICY FROM THE LIONS! Grabbing Bijan Robinson right here feels a contact extreme however D’Andre Swift is within the closing 12 months of his rookie contract and David Montgomery’s acquired a two- and even presumably one-year contract. Robinson behind this offensive line might cook dinner. At some level you ignore positional worth and take an elite operating again at a reduction. When folks zig typically you gotta zag.
Syracuse
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 318 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
twenty sixth
POSITION RNK
third
It’s fairly wild how rapidly Tampa’s offense simply cratered earlier than our eyes (and it is fantastic, as a result of they gained a Super Bowl with Tom Brady) — Mike Evans and Chris Godwin stay staples, however the run recreation is a giant query mark and the offensive line has suffered some large attrition. Beef it up with some versatility (Bergeron most likely finally ends up kicking inside)!
Iowa
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 272 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
twenty third
POSITION RNK
1st
Pittsburgh’s expertise up entrance will give Van Ness time to be taught and develop from elite NFL gamers in the identical room, he’ll additionally be capable of make some splash performs out of the gate for a Teryl Austin protection and Steelers workforce that absolutely sees itself as a competitor this season.
Tennessee
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 176 lbs
You would possibly ~suppose~ the Chargers have a very good WR corps — and it is extremely sturdy up high — however Keenan Allen and Mike Williams see monster cap hits after 2023, which might imply a change coming. Additionally, L.A. wants a vertical velocity risk, significantly with Kellen Moore changing Joe Lombardi at OC.
Georgia
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 238 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
tenth
POSITION RNK
1st
The Ravens might definitely draft one other large receiver as a peace providing for Lamar Jackson, however their go rush would possibly want some reinforcements in the event that they wish to get after the younger trio of AFC North opponents they will see subsequent 12 months.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 217 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
thirty first
POSITION RNK
third
Let’s get bizarre!!!! Kirk Cousins suits the scheme, is aware of the scheme, is aware of the coach, and so on, and so on. But he is 34 years previous and has one 12 months left on his contract. Hooker’s coming off a torn ACL so the timeline is fairly excellent to seize a pacesetter/scheme dependent sort QB to run this KOC offense. It offers the Vikings some fairly good leverage if there’s mutual curiosity in operating it again for 2024 and it ought to inspire Cousins this 12 months. The solely query is that if they will let him know.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’2″
/ 207 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
twenty seventh
POSITION RNK
4th
The Jaguars’ roster appears fairly darn stout, however Jacksonville undoubtedly wants assistance on the again finish of the protection. Trent Baalke hasn’t been shy about focusing on Georgia for assistance on his roster, spending a first- and second-round choose on Dawgs the final two years. Plus, consider a budget transferring prices! (Copyright Ringer Dannys.)
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
thirty fifth
POSITION RNK
sixth
The Giants dipped into the ‘Bama pool within the first spherical final 12 months, so let’s run it again right here to beef up the again of this protection. Branch is simply 21 years previous with positional versatility and Brian Daboll definitely has a viable reference to Nick Saban to learn how Branch will match. Wide receiver could be fantastic right here too however that is good worth given what’s accessible later for go catchers.
Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 249 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
54th
POSITION RNK
4th
Mike McCarthy desires to run the dang ball so why not assist your offense out twice by grabbing a powerful run-blocking tight finish who does not must be the focus of the offense with a stout WR corps on the depth chart.
North Carolina
• Jr
• 5’9″
/ 171 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
thirty eighth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Bills followers are RABID DOGS for a large receiver so let’s give them a significantly legit slot man in a pass-happy offense, with Downs offering an ideal complement to Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 196 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
twenty second
POSITION RNK
1st
The Bengals are loaded at large receiver, however Tyler Boyd’s contract is developing, they must pay Joe Burrow and including a stud slot man in JSN (versus paying Boyd one other huge deal) could possibly be a method to alleviate the Burrow Bomb coming to the wage cap both this offseason or subsequent offseason. This offense could possibly be COOKING in 2023.
USC
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 173 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
57th
POSITION RNK
ninth
Addison was a monster at Pittsburgh earlier than he transferred to USC the place he was simply fantastic. We presume the Saints are “fantastic” at WR due to Chris Olave and Michael Thomas, but when Thomas (30 years previous, btw) does not come again and be his previous self or will get damage, issues get skinny fairly rapidly. This could possibly be a pleasant complement to assist out Derek Carr.
Clemson
• Soph
• 6’6″
/ 298 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
thirty second
POSITION RNK
sixth
Very tempted to go edge right here. Nolan Smith could be the goal primarily based on Howie Roseman’s love for UGA. But Howie’s jumped throughout Clemson prospects too and certain is aware of he must proceed and construct depth on the inside with Fletcher Cox lengthy within the tooth.
Georgia Tech
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 285 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
thirty sixth
POSITION RNK
sixth
The Chiefs stay forward of the curve: with Patrick Mahomes locked in primarily ceaselessly, they’ve determined to simply pepper defensive gamers within the draft. It’s just like the reverse rookie QB contract with an alien at quarterback. And it is clearly working fairly nicely with a second Super Bowl win. They add extra up entrance right here.
