The NFL season is over, so it is time to look ahead. Here is the 2023 NFL Mock Draft April 25.
Round 1
1. Carolina Panthers (via CHI)- Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
The Panthers have moved up to the number one overall pick to take their quarterback. While Stroud was the early favorite to be the pick, Young is now the odds-on favorite. Young can make plays outside of structure and was clutch during his Alabama career.
2. Houston Texans- C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
While there are plenty of rumors surrounding the Texans, they still need to get a quarterback. Stroud has great ball placement and has solid size.
3. Arizona Cardinals- Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama
Arizona is likely going to be fielding some calls from teams looking to move up for a quarterback. If they stick with the pick, they can take Anderson, who is a good pass rusher, but also solid against the run.
4. Indianapolis Colts- Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Indianapolis has gone through plenty of veteran quarterbacks over the last few seasons, but it is time for them to get a young one to develop. Richardson, who tested off the charts at the combine, may be too physically gifted to pass up.
5. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)- Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech
After nailing last draft, the Seahawks can get a good pass rusher to help their young defense.
6. Detroit Lions (via LAR)- Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia
They improved their secondary in free agency, which gives the Lions some flexibility. Carter is the best player available and disruptive.
7. Las Vegas Raiders- Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
The Raiders may have just signed Jimmy Garoppolo, but he may not be a long-term answer. Levis has good physical tools, but could have better decision-making.
8. Atlanta Falcons- Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Getting a young corner across from A.J. Terrell would really improve their defense. They traded for Jeff Okudah, but that may not be the answer. Gonzalez tested well at the combine and has the athleticism to match up with NFL receivers.
9. Chicago Bears- Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
If the Bears keep Teven Jenkins at guard and move Cody Whitehair to center, they can improve with another offensive tackle. Johnson moved from guard to tackle this season, where he is a much more natural fit.
10. Philadelphia Eagles (Via NO)- Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Over the last few seasons, the Eagles have really built up their roster across the board. They can improve the running back position by taking Robinson, who can do it all.
11. Tennessee Titans- Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
Skoronski was recruited as a center, but played left tackle well for the last few seasons at Northwestern. The Titans cut Taylor Lewan and can play Skoronski at left tackle or move him inside.
12. Houston Texans (via CLE)- Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
After getting a franchise quarterback, the Texans need to get him a number-one option. Johnston is big and fast, which creates a mismatch outside.
13. Green Bay Packers- Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
The Packers need to get more weapons for Jordan Love to help make him successful.
14. New England Patriots- Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Taking Witherspoon will allow the Patriots to move Marcus Jones to nickel and improve their secondary as a whole.
15. New York Jets- Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
The Jets lost Mekhi Becton to injury last season, but they still need help on the offensive line.
16. Washington Commanders- Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
Washington can get a really physical corner in Porter Jr. to improve their secondary.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers- Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
After improving the offensive line in free agency, the Steelers can get a good athlete at corner in Banks.
18. Detroit Lions- Jaxson Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Amon-Ra St. Brown played in the slot and outside, but would move outside primarily if Detroit made this pick, as Smith-Njigba plays in the slot.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee
Donovan Smith has been cut and Tristan Wirfs will likely move to left tackle, making right tackle a need.
20. Seattle Seahawks- Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State
Pete Carroll loves tall, lanky corners and that describes Brents.
*The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick.
21. Los Angeles Chargers- Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
With the injuries to Keenan Allen and Mike Williams this season, the Chargers may want to get more help at wide receiver. When they are on the field Flowers can stretch the field and open things up for everyone.
22. Baltimore Ravens- Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State
After acquiring Odell Beckham Jr., the Ravens can turn their attention to drafting a corner to go across from Marlon Humphrey.
23. Minnesota Vikings- Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
Minnesota has not had a great defense this season and can improve in the secondary.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars- Brian Branch, S, Alabama
The Jaguars would likely play Branch at nickel corner to bolster their defense, but he also has the versatility to play safety.
25. New York Giants- Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
They ranked 22nd in sacks last season so getting another edge rusher couldn’t hurt.
26. Dallas Cowboys- Adetomiwa Adebawore, EDGE, Northwestern
Adebawore had a great combine and can really help on the interior, if that’s where they would move him.
27. Buffalo Bills- Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
With struggling in the red zone, the Bills may be tempted to take a running back to help them convert more.
28. Cincinnati Bengals- Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
The Bengals have had success with Hayden Hurst, but Mayer is a hometown kid who is one of the better all-around tight end prospects in recent memory.
29. New Orleans Saints (via SF)- Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia
Nolan Smith was injured and missed a lot of last season, but tested extremely well at the combine.
30. Philadelphia Eagles-Jordan Addison, WR, USC
The Eagles can really improve their offense with a receiver to play the slot to help open things up for A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
31. Kansas City Chiefs- Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa
Kansas City lost Frank Clark this offseason and need a new edge rusher.
Round 2
32. Pittsburgh Steelers (via CHI)- Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State
Getting a corner in the first round will allow the Steelers to address their tackles early in round two.
33. Houston Texans- Will McDonald, EDGE, Iowa State
After addressing the offense in round one, the Texans can bolster their pass rush here.
34. Arizona Cardinals- Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson
Arizona can really bolster their defense in this draft while they await Kyler Murray’s return.
35. Indianapolis Colts- Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Getting a new quarterback some weapons to help them develop would be a good idea for Indy.
36. Los Angeles Rams- O’Cyrus Torrence, OG/C, Florida
The Rams’ offensive line really took a step backward in 2022 and they need to improve.
37. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)- John Michael Schmitz, OG/C, Minnesota
Seattle improved their defense in the first round and now can get a true center in Schmitz.
38. Las Vegas Raiders- Calijah Kancey, DL, Pittsburgh
The Raiders need plenty of help in the interior of the defensive line.
39. Carolina Panthers- Keion White, EDGE, Georgia Tech
Carolina traded up for their quarterback and signed offensive free agents to help him. Now, they need to get a pass rusher across from Brian Burns.
40. New Orleans Saints- D.J. Turner, CB, Michigan
The Saints already netted a good pass rusher and now can improve the secondary as well.
41. Tennessee Titans- Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
After getting rid of Robert Woods, the Titans need more receivers outside of Treylon Burks.
42. Green Bay Packers (via CLE)- Keeanu Benton, DL, Wisconsin
Benton can help the interior of the Jets’ defensive line, as he moves well for his size.
43. New York Jets- Cody Mauch, OG/C, North Dakota State
Getting two offensive linemen to help protect Aaron Rodgers isn’t a bad thing, as the Jets’ line has struggled.
44. Atlanta Falcons- Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
The Falcons could use a player like Sanders, who can either be an edge rusher or linebacker.
45. Green Bay Packers- Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M
Green Bay has had bad safety play recently and drafting a versatile player like Johnson would make sense.
46. New England Patriots- Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Hyatt provides speed to stretch a defense, which could really help the Patriots’ young quarterbacks.
47. Washington Commanders- Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
The Commanders currently have Sam Howell slotted to be the starter, but could prefer someone else this year.
48. Detroit Lions- Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
Detroit traded away T.J. Hockenson last season and need to get a new tight end.
49. Pittsburgh Steelers- Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
After improving the offensive line, the Steelers can get a good athlete at corner in Ringo.
50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Clark Phillips, CB, Utah
Phillips could improve the Buccaneers’ secondary as a slot corner.
51. Miami Dolphins- Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
The Dolphins have had offensive line issues over the last few years and can get good value in Harrison.
52. Seattle Seahawks- Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee
Seattle can use a third wide receiver and by taking Tillman, they can move Tyler Lockett into the slot.
53. Chicago Bears (via BAL)- B.J. Ojulari, EDGE, LSU
The Bears traded all of their pass rushers over the past couple of years and need to get new ones.
54. Los Angeles Chargers- Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
Simpson is very athletic and can start right away for the Chargers.
55. Detroit Lions (via MIN)- Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa
Detroit has plenty of picks to upgrade different positions and will need to get a linebacker or two in the draft.
56. Jacksonville Jaguars- Joe Tippmann, OG/C, Wisconsin
The Jaguars need to keep Trevor Lawrence protected at all costs.
57. New York Giants- Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami
For the Giants to improve their defense, they’ll need to improve at corner and Stevenson has good athleticism.
58. Dallas Cowboys- Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
The Cowboys lost Dalton Schultz in free agency and need a tight end to replace him.
59. Buffalo Bills- Nathaniel Dell, WR, Houston
Getting a wide receiver to play in the slot will really help Buffalo’s offense.
60. Cincinnati Bengals- Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
The Bengals could use a running back that can handle pass-catching duties.
61. Chicago Bears (via SF)- Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State
Chicago could double up on edge rushers in this draft to replace some of the production that has been lost.
62. Philadelphia Eagles- JL Skinner, S, Boise State
The Eagles could use more depth in the secondary.
63. Kansas City Chiefs- Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma
Kansas City has a few good receivers, but needs a go-to guy and that could be Mims.
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