Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 214 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
OK, so I do not really know which QBs will go together with the primary two picks, however Frank Reich’s historical past leads me to imagine Stroud shall be his most popular alternative. Stroud is not the quickest QB on this class. He would not have the strongest arm on this class. He’s not the perfect improviser on this class. But he is the perfect pure passer on this class by a mile.
Alabama
• Jr
• 5’10”
/ 204 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
I’ve mentioned it earlier than and can say it once more. If Bryce Young have been 6-2, he’d be the consensus No. 1 choose, no questions requested. But he isn’t, and measurement issues are respectable when contemplating the NFL is stuffed with massive males shifting at excessive pace with the intention to forestall you from doing the identical. But Young is so proficient, clever and electrical that I do not understand how the Texans can go him up.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
I can see Arizona buying and selling down, however with Stroud and Young off the board, will a group be keen to satisfy the worth to maneuver up for a shot at drafting Anthony Richardson or Will Levis? And ought to Arizona go up on the prospect to draft Will Anderson?
Florida
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 244 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
ninth
POSITION RNK
4th
I’m pretty assured that except the Colts purchase Lamar Jackson or one thing, they may take a QB right here. Gardner Minshew is not the long-term reply, however he means that you can carry Richardson alongside slowly whereas not being a major roadblock to conserving him off the sphere if he earns the prospect. Lots has to go proper for Richardson to achieve his potential, however the potential is franchise-changing.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 268 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
eleventh
POSITION RNK
2nd
The factor about this EDGE rusher class is that it is so deep there is not a consensus No. 2. Hell, based on some, there is not a consensus No. 1. I’m not in that boat, as I imagine Will Anderson is the clear prime canine, nevertheless it’s anyone’s guess after that. Seattle wants pass-rush assist, and Murphy may be very attractive, has improved yearly, and works his butt off.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 314 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
third
POSITION RNK
1st
Carter’s authorized points are now not an issue, and I’m unsure any NFL group was as involved about them as they have been about his efficiency at his professional day. Still, I do not anticipate he’ll fall too far within the draft, and he fills a necessity for Detroit in the course of its line of defense.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Johnson is my prime offensive deal with within the class. The Raiders may go QB right here in the event that they’re in love with Will Levis, however Levis would not strike me as a Josh McDaniels QB. Plus, the addition of Jimmy G means that the Raiders wish to make a playoff run now, and addressing their OL is a greater approach to take action than drafting a QB right here.
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 271 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
sixth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Again, the EDGE rusher class is deep, and Wilson could possibly be the primary off the board. In this mock, he is heading to Atlanta. The Falcons have restocked their secondary and OL in free company, main me to imagine that is the realm they’re going to give attention to within the first spherical.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 311 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
thirty third
POSITION RNK
fifth
Last season the Bears drafted Braxton Jones within the fifth spherical, and he began each sport at left deal with. Braxton’s closest comp on Mockdraftable (a database that compares gamers primarily based on their efficiency on the mix)? It’s Georgia’s Broderick Jones. Jones is agile, athletic, and has lengthy arms. Traits Bears GM Ryan Poles appears to admire in an offensive lineman.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 313 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
twelfth
POSITION RNK
1st
Like almost everyone else, I like the whole lot about Skoronski however his arms. That mentioned, I’m not satisfied he cannot stick at left deal with. If he cannot, he may rapidly show to be the most effective guards within the league. Philly has no obtrusive wants and emphasizes the traces within the draft.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 229 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
eighth
POSITION RNK
third
With Levis falling, the Commanders make a transfer earlier than a number of different QB-needy groups can snatch him. Personally, I believe the Commanders can be higher served to “tank” in 2023 and go after a prime QB in subsequent yr’s class, however nothing in regards to the present regime leads me to imagine that is in consideration. They like Sam Howell, however they do not love him.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 196 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fifth
POSITION RNK
4th
The Texans have loads of wants, and with their first two picks, add potential franchise cornerstones in Bryce Young and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. JSN is my prime receiver within the class, and whereas I’ve been unsuitable loads of occasions earlier than, those that disagree with me on this are overthinking it.
Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’8″
/ 374 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
thirty sixth
POSITION RNK
sixth
Jones is not the quickest mover, however he is an absolute mountain of a human being and will not be straightforward for any defender to get round. He measured 6’8 and 374 kilos on the mix with a wingspan of 87 ⅞ inches (7’4). I do know we’re all nonetheless ready for the Aaron Rodgers commerce to grow to be official, however as soon as it does, the offensive line turns into New York’s prime precedence.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 181 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
fifth
POSITION RNK
1st
Witherspoon’s inventory is falling barely since he wasn’t capable of carry out on the mix or Illinois’ professional day attributable to a hamstring damage, nevertheless it will not drop too far. The tape speaks for itself, and Illinois coach Bret Bielema frolicked on the Patriots employees and can present Bill Belichick with all of the intel he wants on the participant he is getting.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 208 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
tenth
POSITION RNK
1st
Assuming Aaron Rodgers is gone, the Packers look to encompass Jordan Love with as many weapons as potential to assist him succeed. Johnston is an efficient participant who can be a wonderful complement within the passing sport to final yr’s prime choose Christian Watson. Plus, it will be humorous for the Packers to draft a WR within the first spherical for the primary time since 2002 instantly after Rodgers leaves.
Tennessee
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 333 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
twenty seventh
POSITION RNK
4th
The Titans moved down a number of spots within the commerce with Washington and are nonetheless capable of tackle their want at deal with with Tennessee Volunteer Darnell Wright. Like Skoronski, his arm size is a priority, however he strikes effectively and has expertise taking part in each deal with spots.
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’1″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
fifteenth
POSITION RNK
third
I like Gonzalez, however do have some issues about his playmaking potential. He had 4 interceptions final season, however they’re the one interceptions of his profession, and two got here in a single sport in opposition to his former group Colorado (one of many worst groups within the nation). That mentioned, the whole lot else is great. He’s massive, lengthy, and never afraid to make a deal with.
Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 249 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
twenty second
POSITION RNK
1st
The Lions want a bigger-bodied goal within the receiving sport, however there is not an apparent alternative at WR. So why not go together with a big-bodied tight finish who’s simply as efficient within the passing sport as an in-line blocker? Mayer is the kind of participant I can see the Lions appreciating. He’s an analogous participant to T.J. Hockenson, however with out what would’ve been almost a $10 million cap hit in 2023.
Oklahoma
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 315 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
twenty sixth
POSITION RNK
third
Baker Mayfield is not the reply, however there is not a QB right here value taking. Instead, the Bucs look to handle the offensive line and may discover a totally different QB later or maybe transfer into the 2023 season with an eye fixed on the 2024 draft.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
4th
If Porter is the primary nook off the board, I will not be stunned. In this mock, he is the third and heading to Seattle, which provides one other strong piece to its protection following the Myles Murphy choose.
Iowa
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 272 lbs
Pass-rusher is probably not thought of the largest want right here, however have you ever seen how a lot worse the Chargers’ protection is when Joey Bosa is not taking part in? And have you ever seen how usually Joey Bosa is not taking part in? I might take into account touchdown Van Ness at this spot a prudent funding by the Chargers.
Maryland
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 197 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
thirty fifth
POSITION RNK
sixth
Banks has the whole lot you need from a nook so far as measurement, pace and athleticism are involved. However, there may be concern about his instincts as a defensive again. He solely had one full season as a starter in school, so he could must be introduced alongside slowly, however the potential for an All-Pro nook exists.
USC
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 173 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
seventeenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Justin Jefferson could also be the perfect WR within the league, however each receiver is helped by having different weapons round them. Enter Jordan Addison, who may feast beneath. He’s a pure at getting open and discovering seams within the protection, and there shall be loads for him to search out in Minnesota’s offense.
South Carolina
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 180 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
thirteenth
POSITION RNK
2nd
I have never been shy about my emotions for Cam Smith in any of my mocks. He could possibly be the No. 1 nook on this class, and if he is not, I do not assume the hole is sort of as large as what I see in most mocks. That mentioned, I’ve not heard many different individuals who share my line of thought, so it is troublesome to mock him any larger than the late first.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
twenty first
POSITION RNK
1st
The Giants have carried out loads of work in free company however may nonetheless use extra assist in the secondary. Branch is the perfect security on this class and has confirmed over his time at Alabama he can work within the slot. In different phrases, the Giants could possibly tackle two wants without delay with this choose.
Clemson
• Soph
• 6’6″
/ 298 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
thirty first
POSITION RNK
third
The Cowboys have a proficient roster, however I am unable to assist however shake the sensation they give the impression of being skinny on the inside of their line of defense. Dallas wants a people-mover up entrance who can get into the backfield and assist maintain its linebackers clear. Enter Bresee, who’s an amazing athlete pressured to overlook time attributable to accidents lately.
Iowa State
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 239 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
71st
POSITION RNK
eleventh
There is Will McDonald buzz a-buzzin’! Teams love his size, motor and upside. Buffalo may go any route at this spot. While Bijan Robinson looks like an infinity stone choose, the Bills perceive how vital it’s to have as many gamers who can get after the opposing QB as potential within the playoffs.
Utah
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 246 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
twenty fourth
POSITION RNK
2nd
Signing Orlando Brown in free company crossed a significant to-do off the listing and freed up the Bengals so as to add one other piece to the offense. You will not need Kincaid in there blocking greater than he must be, however he’d be an amazing addition to a Bengals receiving corps already overflowing with expertise.
Pittsburgh
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 281 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
forty first
POSITION RNK
4th
The Saints misplaced fairly a little bit of their line of defense in free company, and whereas they’ve picked up some gamers, I do not assume they need to cease including to the rotation but. Kancey is undersized however fast and disruptive.
Michigan
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 323 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
fifty fifth
POSITION RNK
eighth
Last summer time, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman printed his annual “Freaks List,” and Michigan’s Mazi Smith was No. 1. He’s an amazing athlete, however, like Kancey, he isn’t the largest inside lineman you will discover. Also, in contrast to Kancey (14.5 sacks, 27.5 TFL the final two seasons), Smith’s manufacturing (0.5 sacks, 6 TFL in 30 video games at Michigan) hasn’t lived as much as his freakishness. Still, the Eagles worth their line of defense, they usually worth traits. I can see the Eagles taking a shot on the potential right here.
LSU
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 248 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
twenty eighth
POSITION RNK
4th
Frank Clark is gone, and whereas the Chiefs signed Charles Omenihu to exchange him, you may by no means have sufficient pass-rushers! Ojulari is not the largest prospect, however he has lengthy arms, enormous fingers, and flies off the ball. He could also be situation-specific early in his profession, however he’ll be productive sufficient to warrant it.
