He notched 58 total defensive stops over the past two seasons. The Commanders brought in Cameron Dantzler after he was waived by the Vikings earlier this offseason, but it's still a position group that could use more competition. With Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr. scheduled to hit free agency next year, in addition to DeMarcus Lawrences advancing age, Hall provides the Cowboys with an additional speed-to-power threat and the third of three potent pass rushers for the next decade with Micah Parsons and Sam Williams. 119) Minnesota Vikings (from Detroit) 177) Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory Selection), 178) Kansas City Chiefs (from Chicago through Miami) The Combine is complete and free agency is in full effect, shaking up the draft rankings and this 7 round mock draft world! MORE: Why are there only 31 picks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft? After landing Wright to potentially start at tackle earlier in this mock, they could also add an interior option who can offer immediate savvy run blocking. Mims fits the profile for what the Browns look for in the middle of the third round, a young playmaker with excellent athleticism. 153) Tampa Bay Buccaneers 85) Los Angeles Chargers Simpson brings exceptional athleticism and versatility, with career snap alignment rates of 26% from the slot, 46% from the box and 26% from the defensive line. Chicago Bears (from 49ers through Panthers). Philadelphia re-signed both of its veteran cornerbacks this offseason, so this is a bit of a weird fit for 2023, but the Eagles are unable to pass up arguably the top cornerback prospect in the class with a draft pick they received from the New Orleans Saints. Although the USC product weighed in significantly lighter than he was listed, the Broncos add a versatile piece that could fill a need at either edge or five-technique. 94) Philadelphia Eagles 68) Denver Broncos Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina (6-1, 180 pounds). The Bills did get Taylor Rapp and re-signed Jordan Poyer but could use some more depth and versatility for their nickel coverage. 42) Green Bay Packers (from Cleveland through N.Y. Young stands out on film as a skilled pass rusher with the frame and motor required to continue to develop. The Steelers could use some coverage help for newcomer Patrick Peterson with Cameron Sutton gone in free agency. He forced an impressive 10 incompletions and racked up six interceptions in 2022, and he was one of the clear athletic standouts at the safety position at the combine. MORE:The biggest busts in NFL Draft history, Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois (6-0, 181 pounds). Kelly is a high-floor cornerback with a well-rounded skill set. 118) Washington Commanders MORE: SN's mock draft with trades sends Lamar Jackson to Titans. The high-end flashes are exceptional, and he tested out as one of the best athletes at the position. 217) Kansas City Chiefs (Compensatory Selection), 218) Chicago Bears New Orleans may have both starting guards in Andrus Peat and Cesar Ruiz on expiring contracts if they decline Ruiz's fifth-year option the Monday after this draft, so they get a jumpstart in replacing one of them with Torrence. Smith is on the smaller side for a safety and isn't the kind of player you want in the box consistently. Even with James Houston IV and Aidan Hutchinson on the roster, Anderson is too talented of a pass rusher for the Lions to pass up. 255) San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection) The Buccaneers needed to cut Donovan Smith and leaving a void for a new bookend for Tristan Wirfs. 66 and up to No. 14) New England Patriots Few players bring the kind of absurd size and manic destruction that Keion White does. The Texas nose tackle finished with 31 pressures. Unfortunately, he hasn't looked like a natural fit on tape anywhere, either. He's one of the more powerful linemen in this class and has the traits to be a plus pass-protecting guard. 66) Arizona Cardinals 2020 second-round pick tight end Cole Kmet is entering a contract year, and free agent addition Robert Tonyan signed a one-year flier. The Chargers also could boost their offense with a third receiver, for Justin Herbert and new coordinator Kellen Moore. Pete Fiutak Apr 29, 2023 Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports 2023 NFL Mock Draft Round 4 1 (103) Chicago Bears LB Nick Herbig, Wisconsin 2 (104) Houston Texans Los Angeles Rams (from Patriots through Dolphins). The Buccaneers should think about trading up a few picks should they see Levis drop outside of the top seven, but it would be even harder to ignore his availability with this pick. Battle is a high-floor safety coming off three straight seasons with 800-plus snaps and an 80.0-plus PFF grade on Alabama's defense. 34) Arizona Cardinals With Evan Engram playing on the franchise tag, Kuntz faces no pressure to contribute in his first year and gets the needed time to develop his traits into a more refined tight end. 76) New England Patriots (from Carolina) Jets) 152) Detroit Lions His length and natural strength show up on film, and he looks to have considerable versatility due to his size and athletic profile. The rise of the other corners means the Ravens can benefit by getting Smith, the former consensus No. Bennett has speed for days. The Chiefs are in the process of rebuilding their outside pass rush after drafting George Karlaftis last year and releasing Frank Clark this year. Here they get it in an explosive, high-effort defender still coming into his own vs. the run. 90) Dallas Cowboys With Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Bolden both on the wrong side of 30 by the start of the season, Vaughn should step in as an immediate contributor in the passing game. Washington Commanders (compensatory), 219. Gonzalez went gangbusters at the Combine to confirm his status as the top corner in the class. 148) Chicago Bears (from New England through Baltimore) 226) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Carolina) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State (6-1, 195 pounds). 8) Atlanta Falcons 24) Jacksonville Jaguars 239) Los Angeles Chargers Martin has the experience and athleticism to step in and do that. 60) Cincinnati Bengals The Eagles can't go into the season trusting oft-injured former Seahawk Rashaad Penny as a reliable lead back to replace Miles Sanders and should just make this worthy luxury pick, putting Alabama's latest star back with Hurts. McGuire is a good physical pass rusher who can develop into a valuable all-around rotational asset. That's no longer Jalen Carter with his off-field and workout concerns. The Jets need some versatility for their secondary and an ace inside cover man inside to boost Gardner, D.J. 28) Cincinnati Bengals Give quarterback Josh Allen elite weapons and let him cook. Harrison has plenty of experience to step in right away and not look overwhelmed. That's unique in this class. 7-Round NFL Mock Draft 2023: Dane Brugler predicts all 259 picks Dane Brugler Apr 17, 2023 307 From Bryce Youngto Gervarrius Owens, and each of the 257 picks in between a mock. Mock Draft simulated forward following each real world pick Gray cell color - Pick is in Gray cell with star - correct Drafttek prognostication Blue cell - SIM pick The Trade Value Chart updated with recent trades. A value pick based on the PFF big board, this was just too good a player to turn down at this position. The Cowboys lost Connor McGovern in free agency and needed to upgrade at left guard between the Tylers, Smith and Biadasz, anyway. 78) Green Bay Packers He finished with 46 stops in 2022 after having only 32 in 2021. The Giants need a relentless and versatile disruptor for their three-man front to help replace Dalvin Tomlinson next to Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams. The Bengals send Pick Nos. Here is the full seven-round order for the 2023 NFL draft updated after the Aaron Rodgers trade. The 2023 NFL Draft is a long ways away, but it is good to see some of the young prospects who could make their way into the NFL Draft. 188) Houston Texans (from New Orleans) 139) Denver Broncos Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 114) Carolina Panthers 73) Houston Texans (from Cleveland) Jets) With the Titans trading up ahead of Indianapolis for the third pick, the Colts are left with either taking a risk on Levis or entering 2023 with Gardner Minshew as their starter. Despite adding Odell Beckham Jr., the Ravens should not be done at wide receiver just yet. 38, 100 and 109 to the Ravens to move up to No. 36) Los Angeles Rams 147) Tennessee Titans Porter checked in taller than expected at the Combine after Gonzalez blazed to the top of the board at the position, Porter has similar size-speed-quickness qualities to be a No. While he was primarily a slot receiver in college, JSN still showed good ability on the outside, producing 4.24 yards per route run over the past two seasons. 1 cover corner. The Texans' best pass rusher is 34-year-old Jerry Hughes, so an influx of young talent is badly needed. The Giants trade up to get arguably the best linebacker in the draft to pair with Bobby Okereke. 141) Las Vegas Raiders Ricks is a good value size-strength-speed prospect here. Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 The 49ers have liked Reed as a complement to Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk as reliable inside possession man with some underrated big-play juice. 47) Washington Commanders 29) New Orleans Saints (from San Francisco through Miami and Denver) 212) Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory Selection) Flowers' quickness and change-of-direction ability under Diggs' tutelage could turn him into an absolute nightmare for defenders to try to stay in front of. Morris gives the Bengals flexibility at tackle amid reports that Jonah Williams has requested a trade and the potential release of La'el Collins. The Packers added the freakiest athlete at wide receiver in 2022 in Christian Watson, and they do it again in this draft with Johnston. Indianapolis Colts (from Cowboys, compensatory), 178. Williams is one of the best coverage linebackers in the class, boasting a 6-foot-8 wingspan and 4.49 speed. His stock could have risen even more had he not torn his meniscus four weeks into this past season. Version. Vorhees was one of the highest-graded offensive linemen in the country over the past two seasons. Wooden helps the Cardinals address their need for inside pass-rush pop after Zach Allen left and J.J. Watt retired. Jones has outstanding speed and quickness with the agility work to cement his status and no lesser than the third tackle on the board behind Skoronski and Johnson. SLIDE 1 of 41. 131) Cincinnati Bengals His NFL Draft Combine performance was a disaster, as he scored just a 57 on his athleticism score, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. 138) Indianapolis Colts 248) Philadelphia Eagles 1) Carolina Panthers (from Chicago) . 214) Las Vegas Raiders (Compensatory Selection) Saldiveri is a likely tackle-to-guard convert who could excel in pass protection after such a move. He surrendered only nine pressures on true pass sets over the past two seasons. This pick solves that problem for 2023. 52) Seattle Seahawks 2023 7-Round Mock Draft (Rounds 1-3) (Shane) 10.0. by Shane Hallam March 20, 2023 0 225. It's scary to think where his frame can go with year-round time in a weight room. Smith joins his Georgia teammate Jalen Carter in Seattle, where he can help the Seahawks transition to a 3-4 defense. Round 4 | Round 6 | Round 7. The Cardinals need to address corner rather early after losing Byron Murphy in free agency. 219) Philadelphia Eagles Rakim Jarrett, WR, Maryland. 63) Kansas City Chiefs, 64) Chicago Bears He's just inconsistent at the moment. Evans can complement Tony Pollard in Year 1 before taking over as the Cowboys' primary back in Year 2. 2023 7-Round NFL Mock Draft 3.0 (Rounds 1-3) by Shane Hallam November 1, 2021 0 2357 Share 5 As the college season continues on, the 2023 NFL Draft class is getting clearer. 27) Buffalo Bills In his first and only season as a full-time starter last year, Johnson recorded at least one quarterback pressure in every game played except for one. Ika has enough quickness to be more of a pass-rush threat than you would expect from a 330-plus-pound nose tackle. Moreno-Cropper is one of the craftier route runners in the draft class. 159) Detroit Lions (from Jacksonville through Atlanta) 26) Dallas Cowboys Patterson is a large, physical interior offensive lineman. This would be an intriguing pick, as he could start virtually anywhere on Arizona's line. 31) Kansas City Chiefs, 32) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Chicago) Stroud, Bryce Young, Ranking the top 140 players in 2023 draft class, SN's mock draft with trades sends Lamar Jackson to Titans, Grading NFL free agency moves for all 32 teams from best (Bears) to worst (Packers), Biggest winners & losers from 2023 free agency, Biggest risers, fallers from 2023 NFL Draft pro days. The Giants have one reliable safety in Alabama product Xavier McKinney but need help at the other position. The Falcons need some durable power running depth behind Tyler Allgeier and Bigsby is a pounder with welcome gamebreaking qualities. He coughed up five balls this season to tie for the national lead. 135) New England Patriots (Compensatory Selection), 136) Chicago Bears 45) Green Bay Packers Carter is arguably the best defensive tackle prospect of the past decade. 252) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Compensatory Selection) 71) New Orleans Saints 2023 NFL draft: Updated 7-round Bengals mock draft Share this article 321 shares Chris Roling November 18, 2022 5:55 am ET The Cincinnati Bengals look like a team headed for offensive. 191) Los Angeles Rams (from Green Bay) 58) Dallas Cowboys The Saints lost David Onyemata (Falcons) and Shy Tuttle (Panthers) to division rivals in free agency and Kancey is their ideal style of tackle for Allen. The Patriots will love what he can do for Bill Belichick as the son of a former star Steelers edge rusher. Las Vegas Raiders (from Chiefs through Giants, compensatory). It's time again for Sporting News to expand its annual look at potential selections. Standing at 6-foot-3, Perry is not only a big target, but he was also one of the most productive receivers in the country, catching 152 passes for 2,396 yards and 26 touchdowns over the past two seasons. Schoonmaker is an NFL-ready in-line tight end who could immediately push for a starting job. 205) Buffalo Bills 196) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia (6-2, 207 pounds). He was near unblockable this past fall, posting 66 pressures and a 90.9 overall grade. Jets) Though there was nothing that had major mock draft changes, it did show who meets athletic thresholds that some teams require. The 49ers need to replenish their defensive line rotation and can tap into Javon Kinlaw's former program for a rare athlete for the position. Not many 330-pounders can move like Smith and do so with power. Ricks missed a large portion of 2022 after transferring from LSU to Alabama, but he locked receivers down when he was on the field. Martin is a poor man's Jordan Davis in that he's a towering 6-foot-5, 337-pound nose tackle with uber-long arms. 75) Atlanta Falcons 1 through No. Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame (6-5, 249 pounds). Arizona has many holes to fill throughout the defense, but starting with the best available pass rusher makes sense. With the top cornerbacks off the board, the Cardinals could consider an edge player such as Nolan Smith in this spot, but getting the top offensive lineman in the draft at this stage is too much value to pass up. With his speed and explosiveness, Foskey is the perfect fit for that role. McFadden earned 70.0-plus overall grades in all four of his seasons with significant snaps, including three with 80.0-plus grades. Unfortunately, he also fumbled nine times during that stretch. Hickman is a long, well-built safety who had himself a breakout 2022 campaign. 96) Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory Selection) All this has completely changed the complexion of the 2023 NFL draft for Las Vegas. Bradford is a uniquely powerful guard who is a gap/man scheme fit in the run game. Witherspoon, continuing the agility and size combination theme for corners in this class, positioned himself to be a top-half pick with Cam Smith and Kelee Ringo slipping on boards in relation. 81) Detroit Lions 121. Lockett also will turn 31 in September. 2023 NFL draft: Full 7-round mock draft for the Rams Share this article 44 shares Curt Popejoy March 27, 2023 3:47 pm ET Thanks to a myriad of trades, the Los Angeles Rams are one. 1. The Vikings want to at least test that out with Kirk Cousins nearing the end of his tenure in Minnesota. Reed didn't have much help within Michigan State's passing attack, but he did all he could. With experience split across box, slot and deep alignments, Robinson could fill a versatile role on the back end for Atlanta. 250) Kansas City Chiefs (Compensatory Selection) Tippmann played only 11 snaps at guard while at Wisconsin, but the Falcons could move him there and let him compete for the opening at left guard. Dell follows in the footsteps of Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett as a shorter receiver who can play both out wide and in the slot. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. 61. Brian Branch, S, Alabama (6-0, 190 pounds). Here, a really good football player who has slid down boards a bit due to injuries provides upside that is too good to pass up. Branch is the perfect player for this secondary. Freeland is a natural big run blocker whose size and athleticism can be refined well for pass protection. Vegas adds the class' most physical cornerback in Witherspoon. Palmer boasts elite speed and could help Baltimore improve downfield after the departure of Hollywood Brown during the draft last year. Focusing on his tape at Georgia, Carter can be a dominant disruptor who fills a big need to help newcomer Dre'Mont Jones in Seattle's three-man front. Trying to figure out the potential of these current 2nd year players to come out early requires analysis going back to their high school days. 112) New York Jets 202) Jacksonville Jaguars The board doesn't fall ideally here for Jacksonville, with a nickel cornerback and a few safeties going off the board just a few picks ahead. Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma (6-4, 315 pounds). The Lions need to address defensive tackle early here to help their run-stuffing They can go back to the Wolverines up front to get Smith, who can blow up plenty in the backfield. Bigsby was playing against a loaded hand more often than not behind Auburn's offensive line. Addressing yet another need for the Texans, Scruggs should provide depth as a rookie and potentially develop into a starter. The Lions took care of a lot of secondary needs in free agency and must think defensive front first should it pivot away from forcing QB with Jared Goff still playing well. 246) Cincinnati Bengals The Seahawks have DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett playing at a high level together, but they have a major dropoff and limited depth behind them with which to employ more dynamic 11 personnel (three wide receiver) sets. He may struggle to see the field if his fumble issues persist, though. Wideout is still a position in need of an upgrade and Boutte's blend of speed, quickness and route-running fits the Patriots' type. 149) Green Bay Packers Skinner is a natural big run stopper and Lou Anarumo will know how to get the most out of him in coverage. He allowed only 22 catches on 58 targets for 257 yards this past fall. Philadelphia adds an athlete with the burst and get-off to power rush off the edge and the size and strength to kick inside as a three-technique. He deserves to be the top pick. Seventeen PFF analysts drafted for all 32 teams, with team-analyst assignments listed below. 213) Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory Selection) The Packers need to give second-year starters Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs more support and after landing Mayer in the first round, they need more of a chain-moving slot wideout. 89 and 128, acquiring the biggest riser on the PFF draft board over the past month. That could be setting them up to also move on from Swift, with Montgomery settling into a pure backup role. Here's a gallery of the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. The Lions spent a lot of money to upgrade their secondary from 2022's woes, but they'll still look to add some new names via the draft. Roy is a reliable and versatile defensive tackle. The Ole Miss product displays impressive vision that enables him to identify and maximize his running lanes. 164) San Francisco 49ers The Titans have a promising athlete at the position in Chigoziem Okonkwo, but they are thin otherwise and like adding Johnston to Burks in the first round, this would be part of rebooting of playmakers for whoever ends up being their new long-term quarterback. The Bengals must address safety after Jessie Bates III (Falcons) and Vonn Bell (Panthers) left for the NFC South in free agency. Carter is a productive sack artist with some freakish qualities. The Texans must improve their offensive line depth behind Laremy Tunsil and Tytus Howard. With Carter off the board, Wilson makes a ton of sense as a big complementary sack producer for 2022 No. Among Power Five cornerbacks in this class, only Devon Witherspoon tallied more pass breakups in 2022 than THT's 10. MORE: Biggest risers, fallers from 2023 NFL Draft pro days. The Chargers are in an all-in year in 2023, and Deonte Banks fits the bill. Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa (6-5, 272pounds). The former Badger stays in Wisconsin and joins a defensive line that lost Jarran Reed and Dean Lowry. Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State (6-2, 198 pounds). Robinson is a terrific power back who has special three-down skills. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The Packers need an impact tight end for Jordan Love with Robert Tonyan leaving for the Bears in free agency. First-round selections are presented graphically below, followed by the complete seven-round mock draft. There aren't many cornerbacks who fit Dan Quinn's defense better than Trice. The Jaguars need to upgrade their coverage after moving on from Shaquill Griffin opposite Tyson Campbell and Darious Williams not living up to expectations. He earned an 87.0 coverage grade this past fall. 199) Baltimore Ravens In that span, he ran for 3,507 yards on 484 carries (7.2 yards per carry) and broke 175 tackles on 484 attempts. The Raiders would jump out of their shoes if Hooker fell this far. Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7. Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7. Wilson is a strong possession wide receiver who can play on or off the line of scrimmage. Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas (5-11, 215 pounds). Robert Hunt has Miami's right guard position locked down, but the left spot could use an upgrade. The Rams need to develop strong depth behind Joe Noteboom and Rob Havenstein. That makes him appealing to replace struggling Jonah Williams at right tackle opposite the big free-agent upgrade on the left side, Orlando Brown Jr. 29. Latest 2023 7-Round NFL Mock Draft 1) Carolina Panthers (From CHI): C.J. For 2023, that's jumping from just the top 31 to the complete 259, from the Panthers picking No. The Rams have questions at cornerback and Rush has starting-level ability, so this is a good fit at this point in the draft. Publication date: Tuesday, April 25th 2023 a 05:56 pm. Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7. But first, a few details about this year's event: When is the 2023 NFL Draft? Ringo provides nice size and athleticism along with physicality to help them being more aggressive to make more plays on the ball. 187) New England Patriots (from Carolina) The more he can be protected in pass protection, the better. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: FULL First Round with Predictions and Analysis Watch on NFL Mock Draft 2023 Round 1 1. Will Levis, QB, Kentucky (6-3, 229pounds). The Bears will work to figure out where to best play him in their rotation, but he can be effective inside or outside. Ultimately, 12 quarterbacks found landing spots, including five in the first round. 2024 NFL mock draft: Early first-round projections . 172) New York Giants (Compensatory Selection) The Patriots should like Hayes' combination of size, experience and technique to believe he can be a reliable starter in time. Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 Smith-Njigba can be a useful speedy, quick and smooth route-running slot at first given Lockett and Metcalf are playing mostly outside. There are too many limitations to Kirkland's game to get too excited, but he still has a path to a starting role on a shaky 49ers offensive line outside of Trent Williams. In Sporting News' sixth first-round mock for the 2023 NFL Draft, the Texans, Colts and Panthers come away with quarterbacks, while the Bears, Seahawks and Patriots get key new defensive playmakers. He can boost the Cowboys' slot coverage between Trevon Diggs and newcomer Stephon Gilmore. He's improved each year, and his 84.7 pass-rush grade on true pass sets is one of the best in the class. Though there was nothing that had major mock draft changes, it did show who meets athletic thresholds that some teams require. Michael Pittman Jr. is a nice piece and the jury is still out on 2022 second-rounder Alec Pierce. His 172-pound frame might make it a challenge for him to translate to the NFL, though. He earned an 88.8 run-defense grade in 2021 and a 75.6 mark in 2022. He has great athletic pedigree and made sure to remind everyone about his playing speed and quickness for such a big cover man. The Raiders should think more about immediate impact defender in the Sauce Gardner mold early after doing a lot of good offensive work in NFL free agency for Josh McDaniels, including landing Jimmy Garoppolo for QB. Carolina Panthers (from Bears) Bryce Young, QB, Alabama (5-10, 204. 237) Seattle Seahawks After letting go of Frank Clark, the defending-champion Chiefs are in need of a pass rusher opposite 2022 first-rounder George Karlaftis. 48) Detroit Lions 97) Washington Commanders (Compensatory Selection) Morris may not be the kind of athlete who is drafted in the first round, but he's a darn good football player on tape with an NFL-projectable body. Paris Johnson would be a smart stash as a powerful, athletic heir apparent, given he can ace playing everywhere except center, where Jurgens could be moved to replace Kelce in 2024. The Titans need to get a dynamic change of pace who can also fill in well for Derrick Henry given the veteran's wear and tear. 2023 NFL Mock Draft Simulator With Free Trades - Pro Football Network NFL Mock Draft Simulator - Pro Football Network NFL MOCK DRAFT SIMULATOR LAST UPDATED ON 4/19/2023, 9:02:04 PM ET AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West Select Your Team (s) SELECT ALL CLEAR ALL SELECT NUMBER OF ROUNDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SELECT DRAFT SPEED Slow Normal Fast LET'S DRAFT! Washington is a wide receiver in a running back's body.
