Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 218 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Texans aren’t keen to threat any individual buying and selling forward of them and getting their man, in order that they do it as a substitute. Lovie Smith’s closing give to the Chicago Bears is a Week 18 victory that netted them just a few extra picks. Texans followers will forgive him for it as long as Stroud pans out, and there is a good probability he’ll.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 300 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Until the Bears deal with the 3-technique spot of their protection through free company or commerce, I’m working below the belief that Jalen Carter will stay above Will Anderson on their draft board. He is one of the best participant on this draft and makes everyone’s job simpler.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 194 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
third
POSITION RNK
1st
The Panthers do not assume Jim Irsay was blowing smoke together with his feedback throughout Shane Steichen’s press convention, and ensure to leap the Colts to allow them to take Bryce Young first. It will likely be enjoyable following all of the reporting on Young’s measurement and which groups are and are not involved about it.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 232 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
sixth
POSITION RNK
third
This is the place I’ve to divorce what I noticed with my eyes from Levis at Kentucky from how NFL groups will consider him as a prospect. Levis is a participant who will likely be spectacular in exercises and suits the mould of the place the Colts have gone with prior QB decisions.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
It’s insane {that a} participant like Will Anderson would drop to No. 5 on this draft, however that is life when the QB place is as vital as it’s. The Seahawks definitely will not thoughts. I do not know that Anderson will likely be a generational expertise on the NFL degree, however I’m assured he will likely be a Pro Bowl-level participant at worst.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
fifth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Adding Aidan Hutchinson final season was a lift to the Detroit protection, however there is no have to cease including extra to the cross rush prospects. Murphy’s efficiency on the mix may make or break his draft inventory, however he is scheme versatile, so loads of groups will see methods they’ll match him in.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 310 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
twenty first
POSITION RNK
2nd
This yr’s OT class lacks an apparent No. 1, and I’m wondering if that is a part of the rationale I do not assume it is a terrific class general. Of the choices, Paris Johnson is my No. 1, and the place I’d go first. Both for what he already is and what he may change into.
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
sixteenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Wilson is one other participant whose inventory may shift based mostly on how he performs in exercises. Based on what’s on tape, it is a participant with a excessive motor that is nonetheless acquired room to develop so far as his pass-rushing method. If he runs effectively, I’ve talked to some individuals who assume he may find yourself the primary pass-rusher taken. Even forward of Will Anderson.
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’2″
/ 201 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
sixty fourth
POSITION RNK
eighth
The Cardinals may’ve stayed at No. 3 and brought Will Anderson, however they’ve so many wants, and Carolina was keen to surrender a lot it made extra sense to maneuver down. Gonzalez has the size and athleticism each group seems to be for in a nook on the perimeter.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 310 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
twenty eighth
POSITION RNK
third
Paris Johnson is my No. 1 OT general, but when I have been score merely on ceiling, Jones could be the selection. He’s an unbelievable athlete and performs offended, however he is additionally nonetheless studying the place. The Eagles worth the trenches, and so they can develop. He may very well be a Day One starter or spend a season as depth earlier than taking up a full-time function.
USC
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 175 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
twelfth
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Titans offense severely lacks gamers who can take the highest off a protection after buying and selling A.J. Brown, and Addison is a game-breaker. He would not have Brown’s measurement and velocity combo, however he is simply so dang good at getting open. He’s quite a bit like DeVonta Smith, who, coincidentally, now performs alongside A.J. Brown.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
ninth
POSITION RNK
1st
It’s doable the Titans may take Johnston over Addison, however not on this mock. Instead, the Texans get a receiver who is not as polished a route-runner however has the lengthy velocity to get excessive of defenses and is not afraid to recover from the center. He may show a wonderful choice for brand new QB C.J. Stroud.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 315 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
eighth
POSITION RNK
1st
In this universe, I think about the Jets deal with their QB points through commerce or free company and use this decide to handle an offensive line that wants assist. Skoronski is proficient sufficient to play sort out, but it surely’s doable he would not have the perfect body and arm size to match up with NFL pass-rushers and win constantly. So possibly he will get knocked inside to protect. Either approach, the Jets can use him!
Iowa
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
forty eighth
POSITION RNK
seventh
Van Ness is a participant whose inventory is prone to rise on the mix, and I’ve him going to the Patriots right here. There’s familiarity between Bill Belichick and the Iowa teaching employees, so the Pats could have all the required intel on Van Ness. He’s not a completed product and has quite a bit left to study, however there is a excessive ceiling.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 200 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
twenty sixth
POSITION RNK
third
Aaron Rodgers emerged from a darkness retreat earlier this week, having had a imaginative and prescient. A imaginative and prescient that confirmed him he wanted Jaxon Smith-Njigba so as to add to the Packers’ offense to play alongside their different younger receivers to take that subsequent step towards a Super Bowl. Or, possibly the Packers see JSN as a wonderful addition to their offense, no matter what Rodgers noticed whereas tripping on shrooms. Whatever the case, Smith-Njigba was one of the best receiver on an Ohio State offense that included Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave in 2021. He’s fairly good.
North Dakota State
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 303 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
fifty fifth
POSITION RNK
eighth
Mauch’s title pops up routinely when speaking to individuals who attended the Senior Bowl. He was spectacular on the occasion, and if he performs effectively on the mix and in exercises, he could sneak up into the primary spherical. I have never seen a number of Mauch, who performed at FCS powerhouse North Dakota State, however whereas he strikes effectively, I’m wondering if he’ll be pressured to kick inside from sort out. Washington could be advantageous with that.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 180 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
third
I had the Steelers go together with Joey Porter Jr. in my first mock, however I’m ditching the household reunion story this time. Mostly as a result of Witherspoon wasn’t obtainable at this level of my final mock! He is right here, and he is Pittsburgh’s alternative, because it wants assist at nook, and Witherspoon performs with an edge that I can not assist however imagine Mike Tomlin will fall in love with.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 194 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
twentieth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Lions are completely happy the Steelers opted to skip the household reunion as a result of that enables them to take Porter as a substitute and proceed to enhance their protection. Porter hits each measurable you need on the place and has wonderful ball abilities. Also, given who his father is, you will not be stunned to study he would not draw back from physicality.
Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 265 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
tenth
POSITION RNK
1st
I had Tampa take Anthony Richardson in my first mock, and so they may. However, part of me wonders if Tampa would not favor to start out a rebuild following Tom Brady’s retirement. This is a group that is just a few strikes away from being a severe contender for the No. 1 decide subsequent yr. Whatever the case, Mayer is one of the best tight finish on this class and could be helpful to no matter QB Tampa opts to go together with in 2023 or 2024.
Clemson
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 305 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
thirty fifth
POSITION RNK
4th
If the Seahawks come out of the primary spherical with Will Anderson and Bryan Bresee, I’ll declare they’ve received the draft. Anderson is my No. 1 edge rusher, and Bresee is my No. 2 inside DL behind Jalen Carter. They’d nonetheless want to handle their OL, however the DL could be mounted in a single night time on this state of affairs.
LSU
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 205 lbs
Boutte is flying below the radar earlier than the mix, however I count on that to vary after Indianapolis. His strengths weren’t a terrific match with LSU QB Jayden Daniels final season, however he was a five-star recruit out of highschool for a motive. He can line up at completely different spots and is a severe vertical menace.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
eleventh
POSITION RNK
1st
The approach this mock breaks down, I can see Baltimore going a thousand alternative ways right here. So, whenever you aren’t certain, simply pull the outdated Ravens’ dependable of getting them decide one of the best Alabama participant left on the board. Seriously, Branch could be a wonderful addition to the Baltimore protection. He performed in all places on the Alabama protection throughout his time there, and he performed effectively in all places. His versatility is why he is my No. 1 security within the class, even when he is not at all times taking part in security.
Pittsburgh
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 280 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
forty ninth
POSITION RNK
eighth
I’ve at all times stated any time you possibly can take a disruptive, undersized sort out from Pitt, it’s a must to do it. OK, so Calijah Kancey is not Aaron Donald, however hardly anyone is. But he’s disruptive and performs each snap prefer it’s his final. He may very well be an absolute steal for the Vikings or anyone who takes him.
Florida
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 347 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
POSITION RNK
1st
I’m not as excessive on Torrence as others, however I utterly perceive why many take into account him one of the best guard within the class. Of course, I feel one of the best guards on this class nonetheless assume they’re tackles! Anyway, the Jaguars can use assistance on the inside of their OL, and Torrence could be an excellent match.
Tennessee
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 185 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
56th
POSITION RNK
seventh
I’m skeptical Hyatt will likely be a direct contributor on the NFL degree, so possibly the Giants would look elsewhere. However, Hyatt has the sort of explosiveness and deep ball abilities not many others on this class have. I feel the transition from what he was requested to do in Tennessee’s offense to what will likely be requested of him in an NFL offense will take some time, however the participant who emerges on the opposite aspect may show to be elite.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 240 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
forty sixth
POSITION RNK
2nd
The Cowboys are one other group I’m unsure about on this spot. Given Jerry Jones’ love of shiny objects, Dallas may go after Bijan Robinson right here. It would make sense, as Robinson is phenomenal, however I do not like taking working backs within the first spherical. A extra outstanding want for Dallas could be at linebacker (one other place I do not love taking within the 1st), and Simpson’s power, velocity, skill in protection and intelligence all make him a really attention-grabbing prospect.
Texas A&M
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 195 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fourth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Johnson is not my No. 1 security within the class, however that is extra about Brian Branch than Johnson. He’s undoubtedly probably the most attention-grabbing prospects within the class as a result of, like Branch, he did a number of various things at A&M. His skill to play completely different roles successfully showcase how good he’s, and that, mixed together with his athleticism, makes me assume Johnson will likely be a productive participant if positioned in a protection inventive sufficient to benefit from his talents.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 335 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
136th
POSITION RNK
eleventh
Wright was a five-star out of highschool and performed each sort out spots throughout his four-year profession as a starter on Rocky Top. He’s a lot better as a pass-blocker than a run-blocker up to now, however I do not assume the Bengals will thoughts that seeing as how defending Joe Burrow would be the high three issues on his to-do record each week.
LSU
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 250 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
twenty ninth
POSITION RNK
third
The solely knock on Ojulari after the mix will likely be his manufacturing at LSU. That may be defined by taking part in below a number of defensive coordinators throughout his school profession, all of whom requested him to do various things. At the tip of the day, he is a stud, and whereas I’ve him going late-first right here, he may go a lot earlier.
South Carolina
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 188 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
seventh
POSITION RNK
1st
I’ve seen a number of mocks which have the Eagles taking one of many high working backs right here, however based mostly on how the Eagles have drafted, that appears out of character. Corner is prone to be thought of a extra urgent want than RB in Philly, and Cam Smith is a participant who may very well be a Day 1 starter. He’s bodily, fast, and has wonderful ball abilities.
Georgia
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 235 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
51st
POSITION RNK
eighth
Depending on what occurs with Orlando Brown, the Chiefs may go together with an OT like Anton Harrison right here. I count on they franchise Brown and add to their cross rush in Nolan Smith. Smith is a stud that produces and does all of the little issues that result in manufacturing from everyone else. He’s a champion who would match proper right into a championship locker room.
