Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 214 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
C.J. Stroud had a fantastic professional day (we have been there — test the video above to observe our recap!) and it additional solidified his case as one of many top-two QBs on this draft class. We’ve heard that the Panthers are excessive on Stroud — and for now, we’ve got him going No. 1 as a result of it is simple to examine him transitioning from Ohio State to a Carolina workers that features Frank Reich and Jim Caldwell.
Alabama
• Jr
• 5’10”
/ 204 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
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. But final week he threw at his professional day (we have been there for that, too — see above!) and, like Stroud, confirmed off the traits that make him so particular. He’s our QB1 however it’s not arduous to think about why, for instance, the Panthers would possibly desire Stroud. If so, the Texans will leap on the likelihood to land Young right here.
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 crew goes with arguably the most secure choose within the draft: go rusher Will Anderson.
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 crew whereas Matt Ryan is now a free agent. The Colts additionally signed Gardner Minshew, which implies the crew 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 all the way down to, say, Anthony Richardson or Will Levis, who will get the nod? We’re nonetheless sorting via who will likely be our QB3 and QB4, however given what new coach Shane Steichen and Jalen Hurts have been capable of do collectively in Philly, it is not arduous to think about the brand new workers falling in love with Richardson.
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 271 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
sixth
POSITION RNK
2nd
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 highway. 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.
Iowa
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 272 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
nineteenth
POSITION RNK
third
The Lions had a necessity at cornerback … and promptly addressed it to begin free company, including Cam Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley. And whereas there’s depth at defensive finish, Romeo Okwara and Charles Harris are coming into the ultimate 12 months of their offers and the chance to pair Lucas Van Ness with Aidan Hutchinson is just too good to go up.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 268 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
eleventh
POSITION RNK
2nd
Murphy turned 21 in early January, and whereas we might prefer to see him play with extra consistency, his finest soccer is in entrance of him, for certain. He has all of the bodily instruments you search for in an elite edge defenders and it is simple to see him in a number of years being dominant. And that, largely, is what makes him such an fascinating prospect.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 314 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
third
POSITION RNK
1st
Jalen Carter, who was arguably the perfect defender on a ’21 Georgia protection that had 5 first-round picks, could be a simple choose for the Falcons right here. He left the mix solely to return lower than 24 hours later after assembly with Athens police. And then confirmed final week at his professional day 9 kilos heavier, and by a number of accounts, winded after his exercise. Where he’s finally drafted stays an unknown, however he’s a particular expertise.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
2nd
No crew has been busier this offseason than the Bears, who added expertise on either 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 most of the high free-agent offensive lineman already signed elsewhere, and since this draft class is deeper at EDGE than OT, Chicago takes Paris Johnson Jr. right here. He performed left sort out final season at Ohio State and was the correct guard throughout the ’21 season. Protecting Justin Fields is Priority No. 1, and so they can circle again at choose No. 53 (and even 61) to get that go rusher.
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’1″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
POSITION RNK
third
Gonzalez, a Colorado switch, is a big-time athlete who remains to be rising into the place. He has the dimensions, energy and velocity — 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 help.
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 strong and constant, that are two of the perfect issues you possibly can say about an offensive lineman. The largest situation he’ll face throughout the pre-draft course of will likely 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
twenty fifth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Texans obtained their QB with the No. 2 choose, and now they offer him a legit Day 1 playmaker. Smith-Njigba, who barely noticed the sector throughout the 2022 season due to accidents, remains to be one of many high wideouts within the class. Before he shined on the Ohio State professional day, it was simple to overlook 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.
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. It’s a matter of if, not when, Aaron Rodgers arrives, and defending him will likely be precedence No. 1 given how good this protection was in 2022. Broderick Jones, in the meantime, had a powerful ’22 marketing campaign for the Bulldogs, the place he has confronted a few of the finest defensive gamers within the nation every single day at observe for the final two years. He’s not but a completed product however he has the athleticism and energy to be a difference-maker when he places all of it collectively.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 181 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
fifth
POSITION RNK
1st
The Patriots have been busy the primary week of free company, beefing up the offense for Mac Jones. The crew added sort out Riley Reiff, tight finish Mike Gesicki, extensive receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and operating again James Robinson. And regardless that the crew re-upped cornerback Jonathan Jones, there is not a lot depth on the place. Witherspoon had a fantastic season for the Illini and whereas there will likely be questions on his 180-pound body, you would not comprehend it to observe him play.
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 may not be far behind, and the identical could possibly 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 likely to be the 12 months. And with this tight finish class being so deep, Green Bay can tackle that want with their forty fifth choice. Addison is not an enormous goal, however he is some of the dynamic gamers within the nation who can line up wherever. He “solely” managed a 4.49 40 on the mix however the tape is the tape — and it constantly confirmed that he was usually the perfect participant on the sector who can win in any respect three ranges, taking part in both exterior or within the slot.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
4th
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 not what it as soon as was. Instead, the crew targets cornerback; Kendall Fuller is coming into the ultimate 12 months of his contract and Benjamin St-Juste has been alternative stage. Joey Porter Jr. is the prototypical massive, bodily cornerback who seems like he belongs within the NFL. He can typically get just a little too handsy downfield however that does not imply he cannot be dominant on the subsequent stage.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
twenty first
POSITION RNK
1st
The Steelers obtained inside offensive line assist with Nate Herbig, Isaac Seumalo and others, and made some defensive strikes with linebackers Elandon Roberts, Cole Holcomb and cornerback Patrick Peterson. Still, offensive sort out and edge rusher could possibly 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, particularly after shedding Terrell Edmunds to the Eagles. 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 it’s good to learn about his NFL prospects. He ran a 4.58 on the mix however he performs a lot sooner than that.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 229 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Rams
PROSPECT RNK
eighth
POSITION RNK
third
We rounded out final week’s professional day travels with a cease in Lexington, Kentucky to see Will Levis in particular person. He’s constructed like a linebacker and watching him throw the ball in particular person is one thing to behold — you possibly can truly hear the passes whistle — however questions stay about his capability to layer the ball to all three ranges, and a few inconsistencies when he rolls to his left. There’s speak that he might slip on draft day and relying on how lengthy he lasts, perhaps a crew just like the Rams would make a transfer to get him. Because if anybody can get probably the most out of Levis’ capability, it is Sean McVay. (In this mock commerce, the Rams get choose No. 18 and the Lions get picks 36, 77, and a 2024 2nd-rounder.)
Oklahoma
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 315 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
twenty sixth
POSITION RNK
third
There was some thought that Harrison would possibly return to Oklahoma for an NIL deal that was too good to go up however he is as an alternative opted for the NFL. He’s one of many high tackles within the class and now the query is whether or not he finds his method into Round 1 or goes early on Day 2.
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 likely be out of contract after the ’24 season, and whereas there is a want at heart too, the crew has the thirty seventh (thanks, Denver!) and 52nd picks in Round 2 and there will likely be beginning facilities obtainable in that vary. Instead, the crew 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.
Texas
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 215 lbs
Robinson is particular, and whereas he’s most likely top-of-the-line gamers on this class, he might nonetheless be round late in Round 1 as a result of he is a operating again.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 208 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
tenth
POSITION RNK
1st
This is all contingent on Lamar Jackson returning to Baltimore, after all. But assuming this occurs, the crew has to get him some downfield weapons and so they’ve been quiet in free company via the primary week. Here they get participant who might find yourself WR1 on draft evening. Johnston’s an above-the-rim playmaker whose athleticism and contested-catch skills have been throughout his tape at TCU.
Clemson
• Soph
• 6’6″
/ 298 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
thirty first
POSITION RNK
third
The Vikings have 4 defensive tackles on the roster who will likely be free brokers after the ’23 season. And whereas Bresee’s tape was uneven in ’22, he suffered a household tragedy and was sick for a lot of the season. And the 12 months earlier than, he suffered an ACL damage. When he is wholesome and locked in, Bresee is a particular expertise whose finest soccer is forward of him.
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 choose wasn’t capable of beat out Taylor for the job final August. He fared properly in fill-in obligation at left sort out late final season however as Jacksonville seems to take the subsequent step, defending Trevor Lawrence is job No. 1. Wright is a first-round expertise all day lengthy and do not be shocked if he is RT1 — and perhaps even one of many first offensive linemen off the board.
Maryland
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
thirty fifth
POSITION RNK
sixth
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 can 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 extensive receivers.
Oregon State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
54th
POSITION RNK
4th
Dalton Schultz signed with the Texans, and now the Cowboys have Jake Ferguson, Peyton Hendershot and Sean McKeon at tight finish, a bunch that mixed for 32 receptions a season in the past. Perhaps Dallas feels good about this group; Ferguson was a ’22 fourth-rounder, and Hendershot and McKeon have been each undrafted free brokers. But none have been as athletic as Schultz … and that is the place 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 a fantastic week, it was definitely simple to see why groups like him. Musgrave missed most of ’22 with an damage however he is properly constructed, lengthy, and has the athleticism to constantly separate from each safeties and linebackers. His blocking is a piece in progress however he’ll be a contributor within the passing recreation from Day 1.
Arkansas
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 235 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
thirty eighth
POSITION RNK
2nd
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.
Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 249 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
twenty second
POSITION RNK
1st
The Notre Dame standout advised 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 shortly changing into one other certainly one of Joe Burrow’s favourite targets.
Georgia Tech
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 285 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
57th
POSITION RNK
ninth
White was one other participant who had a fantastic week on the Senior Bowl, and NFL groups love his dimension (6-foot-4, 280 kilos) and his motor. He constantly wins on the line of scrimmage and is nice in opposition to each the run and getting after the quarterback. He might finally find yourself going early on Day 2 however it would not be a shock to see him slip into the primary spherical.
Georgia
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 238 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
thirty second
POSITION RNK
sixth
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 operating too gradual!). That motor is throughout his tape and he’d fill an enormous want in Philly.
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 facet, which implies there is a want on the correct, even when Lucas Niang is at present penciled in there on the depth chart. Dawand Jones had a fantastic season and it was arduous to miss simply how dominant he was in at some point of observe 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 massive, even when standing subsequent to his offensive linemates.
