2023 Mock Draft Thread

[sonorajim]

They pulled under Lombo’s scheme. I’d go so far as the multi-piece OL movements in his design were too complicated for them to consistently execute even.

If you can't teach it, why call it? Way glad to get Moore.

[dmac_bolt]

Prisco’ s latest CBS - he mocks us Siaki with Bijan, Flowers, Kincaid etc still on the board :O

Round 1

From Chicago Bears Round 1 - Pick 1 Bryce Young QB ALABAMA • JR • 5'10" / 204 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Carolina PROSPECT RNK 2nd POSITION RNK 1st He is the best passer in this class. But will the Panthers take a risk on picking a 5-10, 200-pound quarterback first overall? That's a tough thing to do.

Round 1 - Pick 2 C.J. Stroud QB OHIO STATE • JR • 6'3" / 214 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Houston PROSPECT RNK 4th POSITION RNK 2nd The word is they wanted Bryce Young. But since he's gone in this mock, they go in another direction. C.J. Stroud is a pure pocket passer and would make sense in terms of building the team around him for the future.

Round 1 - Pick 3 Will Anderson Jr.EDGE ALABAMA • JR • 6'4" / 253 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Arizona PROSPECT RNK 1st POSITION RNK 1st The Cardinals have to improve their pass rush, so why not take Will Anderson Jr.? His play wasn't as good last year, but he's still a quality edge rusher. They could also trade out of this spot to add picks.

Round 1 - Pick 4 Will Levis QB KENTUCKY • SR • 6'4" / 229 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Indianapolis PROSPECT RNK 8th POSITION RNK 3rd They might have to trade up one to get him, but for now they stay put and he falls into their laps. The word is they really like Will Levis and see his skills translating to the NFL game. Levis is liked a lot more by NFL people than the draft Twitter cult.

From Denver Broncos Round 1 - Pick 5 Anthony RichardsonQB FLORIDA • SOPH • 6'4" / 244 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Seattle PROSPECT RNK 9th POSITION RNK 4th The Seahawks have Geno Smith, so Richardson can wait to play, which he will need to do. He has all the tools to be a star, but inconsistency is his problem.

From Los Angeles Rams Round 1 - Pick 6 Christian GonzalezCB OREGON • SOPH • 6'1" / 197 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Detroit PROSPECT RNK 15th POSITION RNK 3rd They added some corner help in free agency, especially Cam Sutton, but you can never have enough corners in this league. Christian Gonzalez is the best of this class.

Round 1 - Pick 7 Jalen Carter DL GEORGIA • JR • 6'3" / 314 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Las Vegas PROSPECT RNK 3rd POSITION RNK 1st There was talk about Jalen Carter being the first pick in the draft at some point, but off-the-field issues have impacted his status. Even so, the talent is there. The Raiders need help inside, so they can take the chance.

Round 1 - Pick 8 Joey Porter Jr. CB PENN STATE • JR • 6'3" / 193 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Atlanta PROSPECT RNK 18th POSITION RNK 4th They have A.J. Terrell on one side, but need help on the other. Joey Porter Jr. is a long corner who can help upgrade the secondary in a big way. They could also look at pass-rusher here.

From Carolina Panthers Round 1 - Pick Tyree Wilson EDGE TEXAS TECH • SR • 6'6" / 271 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Chicago PROSPECT RNK 6th POSITION RNK 2nd Their defensive line needs a lot of help heading into this draft. Tyree Wilson might end up being the best edge player in this class. He does have a foot injury that has limited his offseason work some.

From New Orleans Saints Round 1 - Pick 10 Myles Murphy DL CLEMSON • JR • 6'5" / 268 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Philadelphia PROSPECT RNK 11th POSITION RNK 2nd They are bringing back Brandon Graham on a one-year deal, but they need a young pass-rusher to be ready in a year to take his place. Myles Murphy has those tools.

Round 1 - Pick 11 Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR OHIO STATE • JR • 6'1" / 196 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Tennessee PROSPECT RNK 25th POSITION RNK 4th They need a speedy player to pair with Treylon Burks in their passing game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba didn't play much last season because of injury, but he is a pure route-runner who will be the best receiver in this class.

From Cleveland Browns Round 1 - Pick 12 Quentin JohnstonWR TCU • JR • 6'3" / 208 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Houston PROSPECT RNK 10th POSITION RNK 1st After getting their quarterback, they land a receiver who would give them size down the field. Quentin Johnson has all the tools to be a big-play threat at the next level.

Round 1 - Pick 13 Peter Skoronski OT NORTHWESTERN • JR • 6'4" / 313 LBS PROJECTED TEAM N.Y. Jets PROSPECT RNK 12th POSITION RNK 1st Like 2021 first-round pick Alijah Vera-Tucker, Peter Skoronski would give them versatility up and down the line. He was a college left tackle, but I think he would be an all-world guard.

Round 1 - Pick 14 Paris Johnson Jr. OT OHIO STATE • JR • 6'6" / 313 LBS PROJECTED TEAM New England PROSPECT RNK 14th POSITION RNK 2nd They have to get a tackle for the long run, and Paris Johnson Jr. is the best tackle in this class. He would be able to anchor in on the left side for a long time. Johnson's tape is impressive.

Round 1 - Pick 15 Bryan Bresee DL CLEMSON • SOPH • 6'6" / 298 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Green Bay PROSPECT RNK 31st POSITION RNK 3rd Bryan Bresee is a player whose career was impacted by a lot of factors at Clemson, including injury. But he has the talent, and the Packers have to get better up front. A receiver, maybe Jordan Addison, is also a possibility.

Round 1 - Pick 16 Broderick Jones OT GEORGIA • SOPH • 6'5" / 311 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Washington PROSPECT RNK 33rd POSITION RNK 5th Charles Leno is the left tackle, but he's 32. They could always use another big offensive lineman. Broderick Jones also has the look of being able to play guard. They could also look at a corner here.

Round 1 - Pick 17 Devon WitherspoonCB ILLINOIS • JR • 6'0" / 181 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Pittsburgh PROSPECT RNK 5th POSITION RNK 1st Top corner Cam Sutton left in free agency to sign with the Lions, and Patrick Peterson essentially got a one-year deal to replace him. Devon Witherspoon is a perfect Steelers corner since he's a good tackler.

Round 1 - Pick 18 Michael Mayer TE NOTRE DAME • JR • 6'5" / 249 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Detroit PROSPECT RNK 22nd POSITION RNK 1st They traded away T.J. Hockenson last year, so why not get his replacement? They have some solid guys, but Michael Mayer can be special. He is the top tight end in this class in my book.

Round 1 - Pick 19 Darnell Wright OT TENNESSEE • SR • 6'5" / 333 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Tampa Bay PROSPECT RNK 27th POSITION RNK 4th Darnell Wright is a player scouts love, especially after he dominated Will Anderson Jr. Wright would step in at right tackle and let Tristan Wirfs move to the left side.

Round 1 - Pick 20 Lukas Van Ness EDGE IOWA • SOPH • 6'5" / 272 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Seattle PROSPECT RNK 19th POSITION RNK 3rd The Seahawks were once a dominant pass-rushing team, and Lukas Van Ness can go a long way to getting them back to that level. He didn't start at Iowa, but he played a lot and showed off a lot of pass-rush ability.

Round 1 - Pick 21 Siaki Ika DL BAYLOR • JR • 6'3" / 335 LBS PROJECTED TEAM L.A. Chargers PROSPECT RNK 58th POSITION RNK 10th They have to get better against the run, and Ika is the power player who can do that. He is a force inside. Think Haloti Ngata. He's a guy who isn't getting enough first-round buzz.

Round 1 - Pick 22 Zay Flowers WR BOSTON COLLEGE • SR • 5'9" / 182 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Baltimore PROSPECT RNK 20th POSITION RNK 3rd It's time to get another receiver for this offense. Zay Flowers will thrive in the Todd Monken offense if Lamar Jackson is back, which I think he will be.

Round 1 - Pick 23 Jordan Addison WR USC • JR • 5'11" / 173 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Minnesota PROSPECT RNK 17th POSITION RNK 2nd They let Adam Thielen go, which means they need help in their passing game. Jordan Addison is a great route-runner who would be a nice 1-2 punch with Justin Jefferson. They could go corner here as well.

Round 1 - Pick 24 Nolan Smith EDGE GEORGIA • SR • 6'2" / 238 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Jacksonville PROSPECT RNK 32nd POSITION RNK 6th Look, their pass rush has to improve. Nolan Smith is the type of player who can make that happen. They could take him and move Travon Walker to a down spot. They could also take a tight end or corner here.

Round 1 - Pick 25 Deonte Banks CB MARYLAND • JR • 6'0" / 197 LBS PROJECTED TEAM N.Y. Giants PROSPECT RNK 35th POSITION RNK 6th They had all kinds of issues at corner last year, so landing a young one who can step in and contribute right away is a must. Deonte Banks has the look of being that guy. They could also opt for more help on their offensive line.

Round 1 - Pick 26 Bijan Robinson RB TEXAS • JR • 5'11" / 215 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Dallas PROSPECT RNK 7th POSITION RNK 1st With Zeke Elliott gone, they need another power runner to handle the tough carries. Tony Pollard is coming off a broken leg, so there is concern with him, and he's playing on a one-year deal. After getting Brandin Cooks and Stephon Gilmore in a trade, they can opt for the luxury of taking a back.

Round 1 - Pick 27 Will McDonald IVEDGE IOWA STATE • SR • 6'4" / 239 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Buffalo PROSPECT RNK 71st POSITION RNK 11th I know they have drafted a bunch of players at this spot, and they have Von Miller, but Miller isn't a kid anymore and the pass rush still isn't good enough. So why not add another young, talented edge player?

Round 1 - Pick 28 Dalton Kincaid TE UTAH • SR • 6'4" / 246 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Cincinnati PROSPECT RNK 24th POSITION RNK 2nd With Hayden Hurst gone, they have to get a replacement. Dalton Kincaid is an outstanding receiving tight end, which Joe Burrow needs in this offense.

From San Francisco 49ers Round 1 - Pick 29 Calijah Kancey DL PITTSBURGH • JR • 6'1" / 281 LBS PROJECTED TEAM New Orleans PROSPECT RNK 41st POSITION RNK 4th Their interior was decimated in free agency, but they did add some veterans late. But those are smallish deals. They need a player to develop inside, and Calijah Kancey has the quickness to be that player, although he isn't big.

Round 1 - Pick 30 Brian Branch S ALABAMA • JR • 6'0" / 190 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Philadelphia PROSPECT RNK 21st POSITION RNK 1st They lost Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Lions in free agency, so Brian Branch would be the ideal replacement. He can play down in the slot and also at safety like Gardner-Johnson has done for the Eagles.

Round 1 - Pick 31 Mazi Smith DL MICHIGAN • SR • 6'3" / 323 LBS PROJECTED TEAM Kansas City PROSPECT RNK 55th POSITION RNK 8th At some point, they have to get a power player inside to help the run defense. Mazi Smith is that type of player and would really upgrade what they have inside. They also could go for a tackle here to upgrade the line.

[21&500]

Siaki is very powerful, and big, but doesn't move easily.
He might be an effective run stuffer, but talk about a 1 trick pony.
Low 2nd rounder at best, more like a mid 3rd

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

If he another Haloti Ngata? Then I'd be amped to get Ika at #21.

[Formula 21]

Just say no to Siaki in the 1st. There's a reason he isn't getting 1st round buzz, he has no value in the pass game. If you're not on field in the 2 minute drill when the game is on the line, you're not a first rounder.

[Boltjolt]

Just say no to Siaki in the 1st. There's a reason he isn't getting 1st round buzz, he has no value in the pass game. If you're not on field in the 2 minute drill when the game is on the line, you're not a first rounder.

Big NT who wont be an every down player. He has a use but not at 21

[Maniaque 6]

Prisco’ s latest CBS - he mocks us Siaki with Bijan, Flowers, Kincaid etc still on the board :O

What a choice !

[blueman]

They pulled under Lombo’s scheme. I’d go so far as the multi-piece OL movements in his design were too complicated for them to consistently execute even.

Oh we did lead the league in hot mess OL execution lol.

[blueman]

Prisco’ s latest CBS - he mocks us Siaki with Bijan, Flowers, Kincaid etc still on the board :O

What a choice !

Yeah, sooooo No.

[Maniaque 6]

Big NT who wont be an every down player. He has a use but not at 21

J. Williams was ?

[La Costa Boy]

3 first rounders, 3 second rounders and a third rounder is unrealistic?

Well.....yes...... That's why it's a mock.....

[SAY OW 55]

We really get tied into workouts but if you look at production all season Jordan Addison was the best receiver in College football.

Caleb Williams was the best Quarterback and if he’s playing with Herbert who I think is better than Williams he’s going to do the same thing production wise. Our Quarterback is so good.

Addison balled with Kenny Pickett to who Herbert is way better than.


I’ve watched alot of pac 12 football. I’ve watched alot of USC football. I’m a USC guy. Most of his touchdowns were deep throws. Explosive plays you guys like. Watch Addison against Stanford and UCLA. Dude just takes the cover off the top.

when he didn’t play the offense changed dramatically. I like him his route running is precise. He’s not Tyreke Hill but there’s no Tyreke Hill in this draft. But if you want what he does Addison gives you that.


I remember Justin Jefferson was at LSU and just tore teams up but execs fans were like look Burrows throwing to him. Anybody is gonna catch those balls. My argument was like who’s the guy catching all those burrow touch downs? It was Jefferson. I see that with Addison. Jefferson didn’t have a great 40 time and so called scouts called him a slot receiver in the NFL.

I see Addison as a top receiver.


everybody is talking about Jaxon Ohio state receiver. So that’s another one now.

people slacking on Addison. We can get him to.