The Draft "Expert" - 2023 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

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Hello everyone and welcome back to another 2023 mock draft! I know I say this almost every time but this may truly be my favorite mock draft we've done this draft cycle!

Unlike mock draft's 1.0 and 2.0, this draft features zero trades. Crazy concept, I know, but I just felt like this one flowed nicer without trades being involve. Also unlike mock draft 2.0, this one comes after the free agency period, so it shouldn't be too irrelevant a day or two after it's initial release date like the last draft was.

Featured in this mock draft are five quarterbacks, one running back, three wide receivers, two tight ends, five offensive tackles, three defensive tackles, seven edge rushers, one linebacker, and four corners, making for a truly fun mock draft!

Without any further delay though, I, Logan Blackman, host of the Logan Blackman Show, am proud to present to you mock draft 3.0! Enjoy!

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Pictured: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky; CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State; Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa

1. Carolina Panthers (via Chicago) - CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State

• Like I said in the last mock draft, this was a pretty lopsided trade involving the Carolina Panthers and the Chicago Bears. With the Colts sitting at four, they seemed like the most likely candidate to move up to number one, and the Panthers gave up the ninth and 61st picks of this year's draft, a first and second rounder next year, and wide receiver DJ Moore for the rights to select one of the top quarterbacks in the class. At face value, the Bears absolutely struck gold with this trade, getting their own franchise quarterback, Justin Fields, a true number one option at wide receiver, along with getting multiple picks in the process, was a stroke of genius by GM Ryan Poles. Now again, if the Panthers find their quarterback for the next nine-10 years, then this trade will be worth it. As of right now though, it's leaning heavily in the Bears favor. All that being said, the Carolina Panthers control the draft, having their pick of the litter in deciding the next face of their franchise. In a way, this could be Frank Reich's way of getting back at the Colts for releasing him, because as we said before, the battle for this pick was mainly between the Colts and Panthers, and since we know the Texans are taking a quarterback, the Colts are in line to get the third best quarterback in the draft, arguably. Maybe the Colts get the guy they wanted at one at four, but right now, the Panthers could very well take the guy atop the Colts draft board and to me, the Colts top two guys are Ohio State's CJ Stroud and Florida's Anthony Richardson. Though Richardson absolutely destroyed the combine, I think the Panthers, currently, have their eyes on the Ohio State prospect, and could take him here at first overall. Though some reports suggest they traded up with 'the idea' of drafting Bryce Young, I think the Panthers will ultimately move for Stroud, as of right now at least. This pick is both cool, and sad, for the Big 10 in some ways. With Stroud being taken here at one, he becomes the first quarterback from the Big 10 to get taken in the top 10 since Kerry Collins all the way back in 1995, who was coincidentally taken by the Panthers with the fifth overall pick. Stroud would also become the first Big 10 quarterback selected first overall since Jeff George was taken by the Colts back in 1990. All together, it's been a long ass time since a Big 10 quarterback has been taken this high in the draft, and you can't say Stroud doesn't deserve this illustrious honor. At the combine, apart from Richardson, Stroud arguably looked the best out of the other top quarterback prospects in this draft. Though he didn't partake in the workout portion of the combine, Stroud put forth one of the best throwing portions of the combine in recent memory, showing off terrific ball placement on all short, intermediate, and deep throws, really wowing everyone in attendance. Though I believe any quarterback worth their salt can look good throwing on air, Stroud looked head and shoulders better than every other quarterback that threw at the combine. Though his combine performance was impressive, Stroud put forth two excellent seasons while quarterbacking the Ohio State Buckeyes, even going as far to say that he had been the best player in college football over those two seasons, which saw him become a two-time Heisman finalist. Though I don't think, at their respective peaks, he was better than Bryce Young, one thing I can say about Stroud is that he was the most accurate quarterback in college football over those years. One could even say he's one of the more accurate quarterbacks in recent college football memory, being a point guard in every sense of the word at the quarterback position. Stroud can place a ball anywhere on the field, and is able to do it on the run as well as in the pocket, which is important in today's NFL. Though he has the ability to throw on the run, he doesn't run the ball past the line of scrimmage that often. When you look at his rushing stats, you would think this dude can't move for shit, but the thing is that he can, he just chooses not to. The only time we saw Stroud run the ball was against Northwestern, in a game that essentially had hurricane force winds, kind of forcing his hand in a sense. We did see it in spurts in the semi-final game against Georgia, but I kind of want to see Stroud utilize his feet more at the next level. It may be a comfort thing if anything, because he can look flustered at times when he's on the move, and has looked rattled when the pocket somewhat collapses around him. If you give him time he'll dice up the opposition, but I do get somewhat nervous when pressure gets thrown on him. All that being said, given what he did at the combine, and in college, Stroud is a deserving candidate to be the first overall pick in the draft.

2. Houston Texans - Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

• The Texans stand pat and take the best quarterback in the draft. Don't get me wrong, I do like the Texans current quarterback, Davis Mills, but there's no way, at least in my mind, that they don't move for a quarterback with this pick. Like, though Mills has his flaws, he was far from the only problem down in Houston. I've even seen people on Twitter say that if Mills had a semi-decent receiving core the Texans wouldn't even be in the quarterback conversation. As much as you may like or want to defend Davis Mills, the fact of the matter is that he is fairly limited in what he can do. Sure he's an alright athlete at the quarterback position, but is he someone that you can staple your franchise to long term? I'm not so sure, good receiving core or not. Despite the rumors that Houston could take another Alabama player in Will Anderson here, again, I can't see them moving for any other position than quarterback, and if he's available, there's no way, at least right now, that they can pass on Bryce Young. Despite not having the biggest frame, listed at 5'10" 204 lbs. at the combine, Young can do so many different things with the ball that others in this class can't. Like, if dude was a few inches taller, we may be talking about a guy who's in that 'generational' conversation. I don't want to insinuate that he is or will ever become Patrick Mahomes, but both Young and Mahomes can do similar things when forced to ad-lib outside of the pocket. The thing Young does better than everyone in his class is his ability to throw on the run. As far as accuracy goes, he may be just as accurate on the run than he is in the pocket, which is a truly great skill to have. Besides throwing the ball, Young is excellent when he tucks the ball down and runs. Though he didn't do it insanely often at Alabama, Young is not only quick in his cuts, but because of his size, or lack there of, he's very smart on deciding when and where to take hits. Apart from his shoulder injury against Arkansas, which was more of a freak thing than anything, Young rarely took big hits while on the run. Even in the pocket, Young is not afraid to stand tall in the face of pressure and deliver a strike down the field but again, he's smart about it. Great athlete with a strong and accurate arm, Young is truly special when he gets things going. This past season at Alabama, the offense wouldn't work unless Bryce Young played the role of Superman, which is strange to say about an Alabama offense. Though he's smaller, Young has all the tools to be truly special at the next level. Again, if Young falls past the first pick in the draft, there's no way the Houston Texans will pass on him. Bryce Young would usher in a new brand of football for the 'enamored' Texans, and it should be very fun to see.

3. Arizona Cardinals - Tyree Wilson, DL/EDGE, Texas Tech

• At the combine, new Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort stated that they are open for business, in regards to trading the third overall pick in the draft. Though this draft may not have a Joe Burrow or Trevor Lawrence level prospect sitting there, a lot of teams within the top 10 could make moves for quarterbacks, especially now since the Carolina Panthers struck a deal with the Chicago Bears to move up to the top pick in the draft. Much like the Bears in some respects, the Cardinals have quite a few holes on their roster, and could really take advantage of a quarterback needy team by trading back. Though I didn't pull the trigger in this mock draft, I do think it's something to keep an eye out for. Even though I have them staying put here at three, and not trading with someone like the Raiders, I think there's a good chance they take the player I had them taking in mock draft 2.0, just a bit sooner than some may expect. If you listened to what was being said at the combine, the Cardinals are definitely going to be looking to add some more pieces on the defensive side of the ball, especially with three time defensive player of the year, JJ Watt, announcing his plan to retire back in December of 2022. Outside of Watt, the Cardinals have lost a few other key defensive pieces entering free agency this offseason, mainly Watt's defensive end partner Zach Allen, making defense, and mainly the defensive line, a top priority entering the draft. Like I said before, if you've listened to what has been said at the combine, out of the top players in the draft, the Cardinals have been mostly associated with Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. and Texas Tech's Tyree Wilson. Though Anderson may be considered the more polished product, and put forth better college production, some reports suggest the Texas Tech edge rusher may be the apple of the Cardinals eye entering the draft, with some reports even suggesting that multiple teams have the Texas Tech product as the number one defender in the draft. Now, if those reports are to be believed, I don't see why a scenario couldn't play out where Wilson is truly the first defender selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. Now, if this were to take place, this would certainly spark some controversy, as many out there view Anderson, and not Wilson, as the top defender in the draft, with some even viewing Anderson as the best overall player in the draft. So, with the third pick in the draft, I'm going to have the Cardinals select Texas Tech's Tyree Wilson. An absolute freak coming off the edge, Wilson's 6'6" 271 lbs. frame is something the Cardinals could really use to liven up their defensive line. His frame mixed with his athleticism and explosiveness makes him a very fun defender to watch, and a pain to play against. His length is inane, with his 86" wingspan makes him an absolute nightmare, helping him set an edge in the run game while also creating separation in the pass game. Despite missing the final three games of the season, Wilson still managed to register seven sacks and 14 tackles for loss. He's the ultimate disruptor and would be an excellent addition to the Cardinals defensive line. He could be an excellent replacement for JJ Watt along the defensive line. This pick could be talked about for years if a division rival ends up taking Anderson a few picks later...

4. Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida

• With the Carolina Panthers trading with the Bears to acquire the first overall pick, you would think the Indianapolis Colts draft strategy may have to change, at least a little bit. Before the trade took place, the Colts were, arguably, the favorites to move up to number one, and even then were still second in line in regards to teams who could draft a quarterback, sitting behind the division rival Texans. Now, with the Panthers more than likely taking a quarterback at one, the Colts are in a position where they may get the third best quarterback in the draft. Except in this scenario, they may have to settle for the fourth best quarterback in the draft since the Raiders struck a trade with the Cardinals to move up to number three. Now, I'm sure many Colts fans would like to see Jim Irsay, Chris Ballard, and co. move up the three to make sure they don't get stuck with the fourth quarterback on their board. Though that's what fans will be wanting, I'm not 100% confident that's what they're going to do. If you listened to Colts GM Chris Ballard at the combine, he stated that in order to up, 'there's got to be a guy worthy of it. I know everybody in America is going to say like this is what's great right now, everybody has just automatically stamped that you've got to move up to one to get it right. I don't know if I agree with that. I don't, but that's going to be the narrative, and that's ok, you guys got to write something, you got to keep the news flowing. I don't know if that's the right course of business. When we meet as a staff and we say ok, this is what we need to do, this is the guy for the next 10-15 years and we think he's the right guy, sure we'll do it. But, who's to say we can't get one at four.' All in all, I don't think the Colts are sold on moving up in the draft, regardless if that was for the first pick, or even the third pick. Now, I could completely overthinking this, but I think the Colts may just be fine sitting at four and taking the best available, which could very well end up being the fourth best quarterback in the draft. That being said, I think their patience pays off, as they can go to the podium and select Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson. Like I've said before, Anthony Richardson was on a different planet when it came to the workout portion of the 2023 combine. At the combine, Richardson absolutely stole the show. Coming in at 6'4" 244 lbs., Richardson posted a 40.5" vertical, a 10'9" broad jump, and an insane 4.43 in the 40 yard dash, with his vertical and broad jump numbers setting new combine records for the quarterback position. Though it didn't set a record, his 40 yard dash time ranks third all time for quarterbacks running at the combine. For a guy at his size, Richardson should not be able to move as well as he does. The dude is an absolute freak of nature and puts it all on display when he's on the football field. Though he's insanely raw, his talent is insane, as he has arguably the strongest arm in the daft. That being said he can be very erratic at times, which causes some throws to go awry. Just look at some of the throws he made in the game against Western Kentucky, or some of the runs he made against both LSU and Texas A&M, the dude exudes talent, but it's just a matter of if he can put it all together or not. For the Colts, if given the proper time, Richardson has all the tools to be a truly great quarterback at the next level. I think sitting behind someone like Gardner Minshew, who Richardson has been working out with during the offseason, would truly help his development. Who knows, maybe Richardson is more ready to play than people are giving him credit for, but the beauty of having someone like Minshew is that you have one of the best back-up quarterbacks in the NFL, who is more than capable at being a solid bridge quarterback for your true quarterback of the future. Again, if Richardson pans out, the Colts could have a truly special player on their hands, and I for one can't wait to see how he turns out. Everything is there, it's just for him to realize it.

5. Seattle Seahawks (via Denver) - Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama

• Like I said in the last mock draft, if this scenario ends up happening, the Seattle Seahawks will be celebrating in the war room. I say that because if a trade up happens, or the Cardinals just stay put and draft Texas Tech's Tyree Wilson who again, is a few teams top defender, per reports, the Seahawks should end up with Alabama's Will Anderson Jr., which would be an absolute steal. Getting arguably the best player in the draft at fifth overall is pretty crazy to think about. Now, if you would've told me that, before the season started, the Seattle Seahawks would be picking in the top five, I would've believed you. Now, if you told me that but then added on that the top five pick wouldn't actually be their own pick, but the pick they received from the Broncos as a part of the Russell Wilson trade I would've called you crazy. Who really saw this coming? Not me. Like, I'm old enough to remember when people, including myself, held Russell Wilson up as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and a potential first ballot Hall of Famer, how the hell did things change so fast. You're really going to tell me Geno Smith, the same Geno Smith that hadn't been a consistent starter in the NFL since 2014, was not only going to have a better season than Russell Wilson, but would ultimately break the Seattle Seahawks single season passing record? Not only that, but Geno only threw three less touchdowns this season than his entire career combined. Who the actual hell saw that coming? Again, not me, but I can't say I didn't enjoy it, and I'm glad Geno got rewarded with a new three year $105 million deal. The Seahawks going from what looked like a proverbial basement dweller to a playoff team, post Russell Wilson trade, is something that needed seeing to be believed, and now they have a real chance to build on the success they had last year by holding a top five pick in the draft. When you look at the Seahawks current roster one thing kind of stands out, and that is the real lack of depth and quality in the edge rusher department, with Shelby Harris and Quinton Jefferson the only registered defensive ends on the roster. So far this offseason, head coach Pete Carroll has stressed the importance of the Seahawks becoming a more dynamic unit up front, and when you look at the rest of their division it's easy to see why he'd think that way, as the Rams and 49ers have built a lot of their success off of their defensive line. So, with this pick we're going to have them address the edge rusher position, having them select Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. here with the fifth overall pick. To many out there, Anderson may have been one of the more disruptive and dominant edge rushers in recent memory, leading the nation in sacks and finishing with the third most first place votes in the 2021 Heisman ceremony. Though his numbers weren't as insane as what they were the season before, Anderson still put up double digit sacks, and even registered a pick-six this past season for the Crimson Tide. Combined, over the past two seasons, Anderson registered 124 pressures over these past two seasons, which is a staggering 49 more than the next closest in college football. Anderson's tireless work rate and athleticism make him a nightmare for opposing offenses and I'm sure Seahawks fans, and the organization alike, would love to see Anderson coming off the edge in the Emerald City.

6. Detroit Lions (via Los Angeles) - Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia

• Not much has changed in regards to the Lions first pick in this mock draft. Though the Lions could take a quarterback as a 'luxury piece,' I think they should definitely take the best defensive player available if they fell to them here with the sixth overall pick, which is exactly what happened here. Before I get to the player, for the Lions, with quarterback seemingly out of the question at this point, the Lions should definitely turn their attention to the defensive side of the ball, especially since the Lions boasted the worst defense in the league, by some margin, giving up, on average, 392.4 yards per game. To me, and seemingly everyone else out there, the main positions in question on the defensive side of the ball are going to be corner and defensive tackle. Though I'm sure the Lions would love to take one of the top corners with this pick, especially with Mike Hughes and Amani Oruwariye entering free agency, I just can't see them pass on Georgia's Jalen Carter, were he to become available here at six overall. Regardless of the player, this position shouldn't really come as a surprise to the viewing public, as the Lions have used two of their last three first round picks at strengthening the trenches, something that shouldn't be too shocking with knee cap biter Dan Campbell at the helm. As for Carter, this offseason has been somewhat of a roller coaster. Widely considered as the top player in the draft, some off the field issues have reared their ugly head at the former Georgia defensive tackle, as an arrest warrant was issued for Carter for his involvement in a car accident that took place on January 15th, which resulted in the deaths of Georgia staff member Chandler Louise LeCroy and teammate Devin Alex Willock. Though he turned himself in after the warrant was issued, and was released on a $4,000 bond a few minutes later, this is something he's going to have to address tenfold from now all the way up to the NFL Draft on April 27th. This whole thing could really affect Carter's draft stock, as many teams around the league will start to question Carter's character, causing him to potentially plummet down draft boards all across the league. That being said, I think he does have enough time to try and clear his name within NFL organizations, which shouldn't see him fall as far as he would have had this news been broken on draft night. If he is able to rectify how people view him, I don't see why he can't still be selected with a premium draft pick. Sure, he may fall a little more than what most out there originally expected, but as of right now, I think he'll still end up as a top 10 pick, and his fall stops with the Detroit Lions here with the sixth overall pick. Like I said before, Carter has widely been considered as one of, if not the top player in this draft class, which is not something that is usually said about defensive tackles. Even on a Georgia defensive line that boasted the likes of Travon Walker, Jordan Davis, and Devonte Wyatt, many considered Carter to be the most gifted out of that group which again, shows truly how talented of a player he is. Being the main cog in Georgia's defensive machine, Carter's relentless work rate and speed on passing downs makes him damn near impossible to stop. Mixing that with his natural athleticism makes it even harder to stay in front of him, as he has the fluidity to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge around opposing offensive linemen. He may not have the production, yet, but the talent is clearly there, which should translate into him becoming an even bigger threat at the next level. Where he's, arguably, the most dominant is against the run, as his aforementioned speed and athleticism allows him to split blockers and get to the backfield sometimes even before the back gets the ball. Georgia has built a nice little team based around a stifling defense, and even if you look at last year's team, many out there believe Carter has been the most naturally talented player that Kirby Smart and co. have produced over the recent years. A lot of people may want Anderson, but I can assure you there's nothing really splitting the two defenders. If the Lions want to improve their horrific defense, they should start in the middle with Carter. A lot of teams have seemingly removed Carter from their draft boards, but I think Campbell would love to add someone like Carter to their defensive front. Adding Carter to a defensive line that already features Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeil would be very fun to see, giving the Lions one of the best young defensive lines in the league.

7. Las Vegas Raiders - Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois

• This may be considered somewhat of a surprise pick, as many people out there, including myself, have thought the Las Vegas Raiders would be moving for a potential quarterback of the future here with their first pick in the draft. Though that is certainly a possibility, I'm not as sold on the idea as I was back when I had them trading up with the Cardinals to select Florida's Anthony Richardson in mock draft 2.0. Many could point to the fact that the Raiders went out and signed former Josh McDaniel pupil Jimmy Garoppolo from San Francisco this offseason, getting a guy that is more familiar with his system and style of offense than someone who was with the organization before hand, i.e. Derek Carr. To me, this is a fairly similar situation to when the 49ers traded up from 12 to three to select North Dakota State's Trey Lance. Sure, Garoppolo is a fine quarterback that won't really get you into any trouble, but he's not the franchise guy people thought he was when he was first traded to San Francisco. So them officially signing Jimmy Garoppolo did not put me off sending a quarterback to Vegas. Like, Josh McDaniels even came out and essentially stated that the Raiders will, at some point in the draft, look to add another young arm to the quarterback room, I'm just not sold on it being here with the seventh overall pick. However true they may be, recent reports have said that Kentucky's Will Levis has been 'bombing' interviews, with reports further suggesting he's had a bunch of excuses for his poor play. Again, I'm not in the meeting rooms, so I have no idea if these reports have any semblance of truth behind them, but I feel that may cause him to slide down the draft a little further than I, or anyone else, truly expected. So I have the Raiders going in a little bit of a different direction. When you look at the silver and black from last season, one thing kind of stands out, and that is their horrible play on the defensive side of the ball. Last season, the Raiders ranked in the bottom five in total defense and passing defense, while also ranking in the bottom 10 in points allowed per game. In a division with the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, and a hopefully improved Russell Wilson, the Raiders will certainly want to improve their defense if they want to compete with the three other teams in their division. Though they went out and signed former Minnesota Viking Duke Shelley, improvements are still needed in the secondary, namely at corner. So, with this pick, I have the Raiders taking a corner, this in the form of Illinois Devon Witherspoon. If you believe some of the reports post combine, people out there were saying the Raiders do like the Illinois corner, so this isn't completely random on my part. Though he may not be the most physically imposing corner out there, standing at 5'11" and weighing in at 181 lbs., Witherspoon may be the best on ball defender in this entire draft. Per PFF, 560 of the 738 defensive snaps Witherspoon played this past fall came with a man coverage call. With the Raiders playing a lot of man coverage, Witherspoon would fit right into their secondary. Dude doesn't back down from any challenge. He's very instinctive and has a real nose for the football, while also not being afraid of hitting bigger players on the offensive side of the ball. Again, per PFF, Witherspoon was targeted 63 times, yet allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups, not to mention he didn’t allow a single touchdown all season. If the Raiders don't go quarterback here, Witherspoon should definitely be within consideration. The Raiders desperately need to improve on defense and adding someone as tough and skilled as Witherspoon would be a good place to start. The battle for CB1 in the draft will be a fun one to watch out for, but for now, we're giving it to the Illinois man.

8. Atlanta Falcons - Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon

• The Atlanta Falcons were a very strange team this past season. Like, I don't know if I was the only one out there, but I thought for sure they'd be the worst team in the NFL. But after being very competitive through the first few weeks of the season, they not only didn't look like the 'worst team in the NFL,' but with how bad their division was, they looked like a potential playoff team. Like, this is a Falcons team that beat the NFC runners up by two touchdowns, and beat the playoff bound Seahawks on the road in week three. Let me put it this way, the only way I thought I'd see the Falcons be at .500, at any point, was at the start of the season, let alone going into week nine. Now, you could be sitting there and asking yourself why I was so down on the Falcons going into this season. The main reason was because of their quarterback situation. After pissing off their greatest ever quarterback by trying to trade for Deshaun Watson, which in turn saw Ryan go up to Indianapolis, the Falcons turned their attention to the former number two overall pick in Marcus Mariota. But with Mariota essentially 'quitting' on the team midway through the season, before eventually getting released this offseason, the Falcons have turned to rookie third round selection Desmond Ridder. With Ridder taking over, and looking alright through portions of last season, it seems like the Falcons will continue to work with him as their starter, at least for now. If they do continue on that path, could the Falcons select another offensive weapon with a top 10 pick? Though I could see it happening, I think the Falcons really need to start focusing on improving the defense, and I think it kind of comes down to a couple of positions, which are edge rusher and corner. Though I could really see them taking someone like Georgia's Nolan Smith here, some reports are suggesting that the Falcons really like some of the top corners in this year's class, and could very well take one here with the eighth overall pick. With certain defenders falling down the board due to off the field issues and quarterbacks being selected with the first four picks, the chance for the Falcons to take, arguably, the top corner in the draft has gone up exponentially. So, with this pick, I'm going to have the Falcons take former Oregon Duck Christian Gonzalez with their first pick in the draft. Before the combine, the gap between the likes of Gonzalez, Devon Witherspoon, and Joey Porter Jr. was relatively slim. After the combine though, according to reports, it seems quite a few teams view Gonzalez as the top corner in this year's draft class, with one of those teams apparently being the Falcons. At the combine, coming in at 6'1" 197 lbs., Gonzalez posted an impressive 4.38 in the 40 along with a 41.5" vertical and an 11'1" broad jump, all near the top for corners at the combine. His impressive performance, mixed with his on field production has seen him become, arguably, the top corner in the class. At his size, Gonzalez has all the length teams are looking for in today's NFL. Coupling that with the fact that he may be the most lockdown corner in the draft and you may have something special on your hands. His size allows him to guard any receiver and his speed and ball tracking abilities rarely sees him get beat deep. Against his former team, Gonzalez registered two interceptions, with one of them close to being returned for a touchdown, and even broke a tackle on the run back. The following game, instead of gobbling up a ton of interceptions, he showed off his tackling abilities, leading the Ducks in total and solo tackles in a losing effort against Atlanta. Traits, traits, traits. Fluid, fast, and hungry, Gonzalez has everything you want in a corner. He could be the perfect partner for AJ Terrell, giving the Falcons one of the best corner pairings in the NFL.

9. Chicago Bears (via Carolina) - Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State

• Another week has passed and the fact still remains, the Chicago Bears absolutely struck gold in trading back with the Carolina Panthers. Not only did they get an absolute bounty of picks, the Bears received wide receiver DJ Moore, giving Justin Fields a true number one option on the outside to pair with Darnell Mooney. I'm really excited to see how this trade pans out once all the picks are used up and everyone is in the league but as of right now, the Bears are the runaway winners of this trade. Hell, they fleeced the Panthers so much that there's already reports that the Panthers could ultimately trade back to try and recoup some of the assets they lost in the trade. Truly remarkable stuff. All that being said, though they won the trade, the Bears still have multiple holes on their roster, and are hoping these picks help them get back to the upper echelon of the NFC North, maybe even the NFC in general. With the Bears having so many holes on their roster they can truly go a multitude of directions. With head coach Matt Eberflus being a defensive minded coach, I wouldn't be all too surprised if the Bears ended up taking an edge rusher, or some other defensive position, here with the ninth pick. Though some will want the Bears to go that direction, I think they should continue to try and get their quarterback some more help on the offensive side of the ball. After the season ended, many people out there looked at wide receiver and offensive line being the Bears first two 'go to' positions of need for the coming offseason. A lot of Bears fans will probably want them to take Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba here, but I feel the addition of DJ Moore has taken off some of the pressure off of taking a wide receiver this early in the draft. Instead, I'm going to go for another college teammate of Justin Fields, having them take Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. here with the ninth overall pick. Though some may see Northwestern's Peter Skoronski as the better tackle prospect, Ohio State's Paris Johnson Jr. has everything you could look for as a tackle prospect at the next level. A former five star recruit, Johnson started his career off at Ohio State as a guard, before moving to tackle and making the position his own this past season. At 6'6" 313 lbs., Johnson has the prototypical size for what a lot of teams will be looking for in a left tackle. A natural and fluid mover, Johnson can keep up with almost anyone coming off the edge, setting a nice wall up in both the pass and run game. This past season, per ESPN, Johnson allowed just two sacks and 10 pressures, which is again, an area the Bears will definitely be looking to improve upon this coming season. He's quick against the pass and stout against the run, and I feel his build mixed with his tenacity will push him towards the top of draft boards, in regards to the tackle position. At the combine, speaking about Justin Fields, Johnson stated that, "it would be an honor to be back with him again," so why not reunite them in the Windy City? Strong, quick, and powerful, I'm sure the Bears could use someone like that.

10. Philadelphia Eagles (via New Orleans) - Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia

• Thanks to the New Orleans Saints, the Philadelphia Eagles, for the second straight year, are proud holders of not one, but two first round picks. After losing the Super Bowl in not so fun fashion, getting two first round picks for your troubles makes it somewhat better, right? Maybe not initially, but hey, if you ace these picks, you could have a couple players that lead you back to the promised land and who knows? Maybe you actually win it this time. All that being said, though they didn't win the Super Bowl, it's still a pretty fun time to be an Eagles fan. You've got yourself a talented quarterback, really good receivers, a good, but cringey, coach, and a strong defense. Though there are positives going into this season, it's not without some problems. Those problems include losing a few key players as well as two coordinators this past offseason, with Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon taking head coaching jobs in Indianapolis and Arizona respectively. As for the players, sure they brought back the likes of James Bradberry, Brandon Graham, and Fletcher Cox, but they also lost the likes of Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and Javon Hargrave, who both got decent paydays to play elsewhere next season, so there are some holes to fill on the defensive side of the ball. I'll mention this a little later as well, but throughout his tenure as GM of the Philadelphia Eagles, Howie Roseman has seemingly always prioritized the trenches in regards to high value draft picks. Since first booming GM in 2010, the Eagles have spent seven first round draft picks on either the offensive line or defensive line. Another thing Roseman has done throughout his time in Philly is get players who could eventually replace aging starters, just going back to last year where the Eagles drafted Jordan Davis and Cam Jurgens to eventually replace the likes of Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce. I think the Eagles could do something similar here, by selecting an edge rusher that could potentially replace longtime Eagles Brandon Graham, who was Roseman's first pick as GM back in 2010. With Graham just turning 35, and with him being on a one-year deal, now would be a good time to find a potential replacement. With Georgia's Nolan Smith currently blazing up draft boards, I think he'd be a very solid selection here by the Eagles with the 10th overall pick. Much like a bunch of Georgia players before him, Smith is an absolute freak of an athlete. Standing at 6'2" and weighing in at 238 lbs., Smith absolutely destroyed the combine, posting a 41.5" vertical, a 10'8" broad jump, and an insanely impressive 4.39 in the 40. The thing with his 40, it didn't even look like he was ever at full speed, it just looked so effortless for him, which is truly scary. Now, I don't think there will be a lot of times Smith is running 40 yards in a straight line in a football game, but that effortless athleticism will definitely see him vault up draft boards, and it definitely shows on film. Though he may be slightly undersized, Smith's natural athleticism and bend allows him to blow past the best blockers at the college level. He's almost like a blur to offensive linemen, as there aren't a lot of edge rushers that possess that kind of speed at the collegiate level. Now, because of his size, if he doesn't blow past you, he can get held up to a certain extent, but I fully expect him to bulk up at the next level to be able to shrug off opposing offensive linemen. Twitchy and athletic, Smith would be a perfect fit in the Eagles defense. I'm sure Eagles fans would love to partner Smith with the likes of Haason Reddick, that'd make for a truly deadly pairing. I'd love to see Nolan Smith a part of the Eagles defense.

11. Tennessee Titans - Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

• This may not be the first player you think of when narrowing down the possible first round selection for the Tennessee Titans, but I definitely think this is on the cards. When you look at the Titans roster, one thing is clear, this team, outside of star running back Derrick Henry, has no true hitters on the offensive side of the ball. Like, I could make a pretty solid argument that, outside of maybe the Denver Broncos, the Tennessee Titans had the most unwatchable offense from this past season. No consistency from any aspect of the offense. Whether that be the offensive line, wide receivers, or most importantly, quarterback, this offense was dreadful. This past season, the Titans ranked in the bottom five in yards per game and in points per game. The Titans were so bad on offense this past season that the only other team that finished in the bottom five in both categories was the division rival Texans, who finished with a 3-13-1 record, truly abysmal. This is exactly why they made the decision to fire offensive coordinator Todd Downing back in January. Though Downing did a pretty horrific job at navigating the offense, it wasn't like he had a bunch of options to choose from. Again, outside of Derrick Henry, the Titans had no other 'go to' players on offense, which was only amplified by the fact that they traded star wide receiver, AJ Brown, to the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2022 NFL Draft. Though I like former Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks, as far as this year is concerned, that was an insanely lopsided trade, which is exactly why the Titans fired GM Jon Robinson mid-way through the season. This past season, the Titans ranked in the bottom four in receiving yards by wide receivers this past season, with Robert Woods leading the way with just 527 yards. Along with receiver, the Titans struggled mightily from the quarterback position. After Ryan Tannehill went down with a season ending injury, the Titans turned to 2022 third round selection Malik Willis to try and steady the ship. As someone who really liked Malik Willis coming out of college, knowing how raw he was, the dude really struggled, never really looking comfortable in, or outside, the pocket for the Titans when given the opportunity. Apparently the Titans thought the same, as they threw in NFL journeyman Josh Dobbs to try and lead a playoff push, which is insanely sad. How this team was anywhere near the playoffs is beyond me, even more so with Dobbs leading the way. When you're looking at the Titans quarterback depth chart, you have a soon to be 35-year old Ryan Tannehill and a second year quarterback in Malik Willis that I don't feel the Titans have the most faith in. When listening to head coach Mike Vrabel this offseason, about the quarterback position, he said that though he 'expects' Tannehill to be their starter next season, he also stated that won't 'commit to anyone being on the roster.' This leads me to believe the Titans, with new GM Ran Carthon, will be looking to add another quarterback in the draft, especially if the right one falls to them. Well, in this scenario one did, so I have the Titans selecting former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis here with the 11th pick in the draft. Now, I could totally see the Titans adding a quarterback in the later rounds rather than here at 11, but again, if Levis falls, which could happen, I think the Titans would have a hard time passing him up. Like I said before, this may not be the number one choice out there for Titan fans, but when you look at the rest of the division you can see why I went this direction. When looking at the AFC South, three of the four teams are seemingly set for the future at the quarterback position, if everything goes how it's expected to. You have the Jaguars, who are fresh off a divisional round appearance, with Trevor Lawrence and you have the Texans and Colts, who selected quarterbacks with the second and fourth pick, respectfully. If they take the quarterbacks I'm predicting them to, the AFC South, outside of the Titans, will have a starting quarterback average age of just over 21, whereas again, the Titans current starter will be 35 in July, I think it'd be smart for the Titans to make a move. Though many out there don't rate Levis that highly, I do think the dude can develop into a very strong quarterback in this league. To me, Levis is kind of like the Yankees. You either love him or you hate him, there's rarely an in-between when it comes to him, and a lot of that has to go to the fact he didn't take that preverbal 'jump' people were expecting of him at the beginning of the season. If you just solely look at his numbers, nothing really jumps out at you, apart from maybe the interceptions, which Levis threw 10 of this past season. By almost every statistical category, Levis' numbers were down from the season prior, especially his rushing stats, going from 376 and nine touchdowns in 2021 to -107 and only two touchdowns this past season. Though his numbers aren't the best, it can be easy to see why teams are falling in love with Levis. Not only does he have the 'prototypical size' teams are looking for, but what really sets him apart, to some, is his leadership and work ethic. A three star recruit coming out of high school, 28th best quarterback in his class, Levis enrolled at Penn State and was typically used as a Blake Bell style of quarterback, really only used as a running quarterback. To go from that to being Kentucky's first first round quarterback since Tim Couch is pretty special. Dude was behind Sean Clifford, that's how down he was, think about that. Levis' arm strength, athletic ability, and work ethic will see him go in the top 10, regardless of how you feel about him. I don't think he's the next Josh Allen, but this dude could be fun to watch at the next level. If the Titans want to keep pace with their division rivals, they have to try and find a potential quarterback of the future. Again, I like Malik Willis, but I don't know if the Titans are going to give him the opportunity to be their long term quarterback. I think if Levis is available the Titans should move for him. With Tannehill being a free agent in 2024, the Titans could have Levis sit behind him for a year before taking over. I think he'd be a perfect fit in Tennessee and could be fun to watch in a hopefully rebranded offense under new offensive coordinator Tim Kelly.

12. Houston Texans (via Cleveland) - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State

• The Houston Texans got their potential quarterback of the future with their first selection, now on to their second pick in the first round, which comes courtesy of the Deshaun Watson trade that saw the former first round selection traded to the Cleveland Browns. Time will tell who ultimately won the trade, and a lot of that could be decided if the Texans ace their second first round selection. When you're looking at the Texans as a whole, they are not a good football team, they really aren't. Sure, I like the fact that they hired DeMeco Ryans, and I like the fact that they potentially drafted Bryce Young, but that's really it. If you look at their current roster as a whole, apart from the likes of Dameon Pierce, who was just short of the thousand yard mark in his rookie season, and Laremy Tunsil, who just signed a new contract to stay with the team, they don't have a lot going for them. But when you're looking at the potential areas you could target with their second pick you ultimately come down to two spots, namely wide receiver and edge rusher. Starting with the latter, with a defensive minded head coach coming in, one coming from a team who built their roster off the back of a solid defensive line and pass rusher, it would be easy to see why the Texans would target that position here, especially given their current options. Though they didn't put up terrible sack numbers last season, their leading sack getter was Jerry Hughes, who will be turning 35 before next season starts in August. Not to mention Ogbonnia Okoronkwo recently just signed with the aforementioned Browns and Rasheem Green and Kevin Pierre-Louis are still pending free agents this offseason, leaving the edge rushing department lacking options. To me, someone like Nolan Smith would be a perfect addition to the Texans defense, but with him going off the board a couple picks earlier to Philadelphia, the Texans may look in a different direction come draft day. Sure Iowa's Lukas Van Ness and Clemson's Myles Murphy are options, but I think Smith would fit this team better, which again, could cause them to turn their attention to the offensive side of the ball. After trading wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, the only real receiving options for the Texans are a soon to be 31-year old Robert Woods, who is coming off of the worst season of his career, Nico Collins, and Noah Brown, not the greatest options out wide to start your career if you're Bryce Young. Whether it's Bryce Young, or someone else, the Texans need to address the receiver position in some capacity in this draft, and may feel it best to take one here at 12. So, that's what I have them doing, taking Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba here with the 12th overall pick in the draft. On his day, JSN is the best receiver in this draft, by far, and should be considered a top 10 pick, so this really shouldn't be that big of a surprise if the Texans were to select him here. Where it could be seen as a surprise comes down to two main areas. The first one stemming from the fact that he is primarily, if not exclusively, considered a slot guy, with all but eight of his 95 catches in 2021 came from the slot. The other big factor is that he couldn't stay on the field this past season, mainly due to a hamstring injury that he suffered in Ohio State's first game against Notre Dame, appearing sparingly in just three games last season. The thing is, if he didn't get hurt this year, we would've probably seen the best version of JSN, as he was expected to line up more on the outside this season. Had the hamstring injury not happened, we may be talking about a guaranteed top 10 pick in the draft. A fantastic route runner who gets to stop speed quickly, JSN could probably get open in a phone booth, the dudes acceleration out of the break is friggin nasty, and was on full display when he was Ohio State's number one option on a team that featured Garrett Wilson, the 2022 NFL OROY, and Chris Olave. Along with being a polished route runner, JSN is a hands catcher, which is very important, and can make defenders miss once the ball is in his hands. After putting forth a very solid performance at the combine, arguably the best out of the top receivers, Smith-Njigba could really go anywhere in the draft. I just think that those two previously mentioned factors could cause him to slide, but given how the Texans weren't all too concerned about Derek Stingley's injury history, taking him with the third overall pick, I think the Texans would feel more than comfortable taking JSN here at 12. Gifting your new franchise quarterback with a weapon like Smith-Njigba would be really smart for the Texans, as Bryce Young, or whoever they take at two, and JSN could have an insane connection for years to come.

13. New York Jets - Peter Skoronski, iOL/OT, Northwestern

• This has been a very weird, and somewhat long, offseason for New York Jets fans. After having a very successful draft last year, a lot of people out there feel this team is just a quarterback away from challenging for a playoff berth, with the quarterback they are constantly linked to being none other than Aaron bleeping Rodgers. This has been something that has reportedly been in the works for a month or two now, but it feels like it's been much longer than that, which shouldn't be too surprising given the parties involved. In the last mock draft we had the Jets trading this pick with the Packers in order to secure the services of Rodgers, but since the Packers have seemingly realized that the Jets smartly wouldn't trade two first round picks for a 39-year old quarterback who was '90% retired' this offseason, they have come down on their asking price. But when that was all going on, with the whole two first round draft pick reports, I was sitting here thinking why wouldn't the Jets just trade for current Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson? Like, he's 13-years young and could be the face of your franchise for the next seven or eight years, which is a lot more enticing than trading two first round picks for a quarterback who may not even play next season. I believe most teams would go with the latter, but this is the Jets we're talking about, they are the kings of making short term fixes for long term problems. The main reason though why I think they're moving for Rodgers rather than Lamar Jackson is because weirdly, I think they still have faith in Zach Wilson. In two seasons in New Jersey, Wilson has thrown for just over 4,000 yards with just 15 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. In that same time frame he has alienated his teammates and been a healthy scratch, while also getting pulled mid-game for Chris Streveler. All in all, Zach Wilson's time with the Jets has been very bad, but the Jets seemingly feel like him sitting bending Rodgers for a year or two could kick start his career. Who knows, maybe it can, but after everything that has gone on since drafting him second overall, I'd just cut my losses and move for Lamar Jackson, but that's just me. That being said, regardless of who their quarterback is, the Jets will have to make improvements along the offensive line, whether that's at guard or tackle. Someone who has the ability to play both positions is Northwestern's Peter Skoronski, so I have them moving for him here with the 13th pick. Much like the last Northwestern tackle selected in the first round, Skoronski may not possess the size or length a lot of teams are looking for in offensive tackles, but I don't think there's any doubt he could be a beast at tackle in the NFL. Getting the starting job as a freshman, Skoronski had his best season to date this past time around, allowing just one sack in 882 snaps. That's pretty damn impressive. Powerful at the point of attack, with quickness to boot, Skoronski would be an excellent pick up here at 13 by the Jets. He would be a great option at either guard or tackle for the Jets, giving whoever the Jets quarterback is more time to work with in the pocket.

14. New England Patriots - Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State

• Much like mock draft 1.0, I have gone back and forth a hundred times trying to figure out who the New England Patriots will take here with the 14th overall pick. Overall, this is just a strange time for the New England Patriots, as they are slowly, but surely, becoming the worst team in the AFC East, a phrase I thought I'd never utter when I was growing up. That's not just me being a hater, when you look at the rest of the division it's pretty clear to see. You already had the Bills and Dolphins, two playoff teams from the season just passed, along with a Jets team that is only going to continue to get better, especially if they get the quarterback position figured out. I can't say this enough, we may be entering a time where the Patriots could be the worst team in the division, isn't that exciting? Now, though it's fun to think like that, throughout my life I've learned to never 100% write off the Patriots, so when I'm saying all that, it's only writing them off about 90%, is that fair? Now, for the Patriots as a team, I don't really know what their plan is going into the season. Sure they brought Bill O'Brien back in from Alabama to help mend the relationship between Mac Jones and the organization, but from what it sounds like 2022 fourth round pick, Bailey Zappe, has a chance to take the job from the former first round draft pick. Like, the two highest scoring games the Patriots had last season came when Zappe, and not Jones, was the starter. Again, just weird times, so much so that I've seen some articles saying that Belichick could be on the 'hot seat' if the Patriots have another subpar season. Take that with a pinch of salt, but I'm sure Belichick and co. will certainly want to improve going into next season. When you look at the potential needs of the Patriots, there are a few that stand out, and those are wide receiver, offensive linemen, and corner. Starting with receiver, which is the position we had the Patriots addressing here in the last mock draft, selecting Boston College's Zay Flowers. I think there's a very good chance that Flowers goes to the Patriots here, as the Pats are surely looking to add more weapons on the offensive side of the ball. They already went out and signed JuJu Smith-Schuster this offseason to a three-year deal back on March 17th, so one would assume they'd be looking to add more, whether that'd be in the draft or via trade. Though again, I think there's a solid chance they go for someone like Flowers, knowing what I know about Belichick tells me he may instead opt to try and improve the offensive line or address the secondary. With Marcus Cannon and Isaiah Wynn possibly going elsewhere, offensive tackle definitely makes sense here, but with Belichick being a defensive coordinator at heart, and with the Patriots really lacking size in the secondary, I could really see them look to add one of the top corners in the draft. Though the perceived top two are gone, the Patriots run up to the podium to select Penn State's Joey Porter Jr.. Widely considered to be one of the top corners in this class, at 6'2" 193 lbs., Porter possesses all the size teams are looking for at the corner position in today's NFL. Along with his prototypical size, he also possesses great arm length for the position. With a length of 34", Porter's arms are as long as future HOF tight end Rob Gronkowski, and is even on par with what most teams are looking for in arm length when it comes to offensive tackles. That length allows him to reroute receivers, and his size keeps them from breaking away, allowing him to be up on almost every receiver he covers. He also possesses great speed, though it didn't show in his 40 time, Porter uses his speed to track with some of the fastest players on the field. I think his combination of size and length make him an intriguing corner prospect in this draft. I think he would be an excellent addition to Bill Belichik's defense, giving the Patriots a true shutdown corner once again.

15. Green Bay Packers - Lukas Van Ness, DL/EDGE, Iowa

• After trading, arguably, the greatest quarterback in their franchise's history, the Packers are now entering in the Jordan Love era. If this is anything like when Rodgers replaced Favre, the Packers may, once again, be set up for the foreseeable future. As I've stated before, I like Jordan Love, and I think he can be a very good quarterback at this level, but time will truly have to tell, right? With Love seemingly being the new starting quarterback for the Packers, I could potentially see them going for an offensive weapon here with the 15th overall pick. For most people, the need for another wide receiver or tight end will be high on everyone's 'need board' for the Packers this offseason, especially after players like Allen Lazard and Robert Tonyan left in free agency. Though I could really see them moving for someone like Tennessee's Jalin Hyatt, as recent reports suggest they rate him very highly, history shows us that the Packers just don't do that sort of thing. Again though, that could change with a new quarterback in the building, but I'm going to stick to tradition here and not select either of those positions here at 15. Instead, I think the Packers will focus on the defensive side of the ball, with edge rusher and safety, arguably, being the top two priorities. With Adrian Amos entering free agency, safety could be the pick here, especially with Alabama's Brian Branch still on the board, but I'm going to go with what I feel is a more 'Packers pick,' and select Iowa's Lukas Van Ness here with the 15th overall pick. Like I stated before, Adrian Amos is entering free agency, but so are defensive ends Dean Lowry and Jarran Reed. Not to mention former first round pick Rashan Gary is coming off a torn ACL, which he suffered in week nine. When you look at it like that, edge rusher may start to look a little more enticing to Packer faithful. Before I really start, the Green Bay Packers and the Iowa Hawkeyes have seemed to always have a good relationship, so this a very aesthetically pleasing pick, to me at least. With the aforementioned Lowry and Reed traditionally lining up as d-ends in the Packers 3-4 set-up, and Rashan Gary playing as a stand up outside linebacker, that's where Van Ness' versatility comes into play. Though he famously didn't start any games last season in Phil Parker's defense, Van Ness certainly made his presence known. Nicknamed 'Hercules,' Van Ness is an excellent bull rusher that uses his power to dominate the opposing offensive line, whether that's from the inside or the outside. His power is certainly something that can set him apart compared to some of the other rushers, as he uses it to his advantage in both the run and pass game, just overall causing problems for the opposition. He's raw, but he has the potential to be a truly awesome player at the next level. After testing well at the combine, there's a solid chance Van Ness goes higher than this pick. Thankfully though, he falls to the Packers here at 15, giving them another solid option off the edge.

16. Washington Commanders - Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia

• Like I've stated with a few other teams in this mock draft, not much has changed from the last one to now, as I have the Commanders selecting the same player here with the 16th pick in the draft. Though they were only a few games outside of the playoff spots, the Commanders still have a decent amount of needs on their roster. The first one on most fans' minds, I would imagine, is the quarterback position. After cutting Carson Wentz and letting Taylor Heinicke go to Atlanta, the Commanders currently sit with NFL journeymen in Jacoby Brissett and Jake Fromm, along with 2022 fifth round pick Sam Howell. As much as I like some of those guys, I don't know if the Commanders will commit to any of them long term, which is why they are linked with current Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has recently asked for a trade out of Baltimore via Twitter. As someone who likes Sam Howell, and wants to see him get a chance as a starter, I would definitely advise a move for Lamar Jackson, especially with longtime Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy, coming in as the new OC. Apart from quarterback though, I've seen people send the Commanders a few other positions, namely tight end, offensive line, and corner. Though tight end could be an option, I think the Commanders two biggest needs going into this offseason lie on the offensive line and in the secondary. With the Commanders lacking a true number one shutdown corner, that's certainly going to be an option, but with the top top corners already off the board, the Commanders should look to add one of the top offensive line prospects in this draft. With Georgia's Broderick Jones available, I think it'd be wise for the Commanders to go that direction come draft time. So far this offseason, the Commanders have shown somewhat commitment to improving the offensive line, bringing in one of Bieniemy's former players, in Andrew Wylie, and former Giants center Nick Gates. With some reports suggesting former second round pick Sam Cosmi be either benched or moved inside to guard, the need for a dominant tackle could be priority number one going into the draft. As for the pick itself, Broderick Jones could very well get picked before the Commanders are on the clock, as his insane power and length make him a very intriguing prospect heading into April. He may not be the biggest tackle, standing at 6'4" and weighing 311 lbs., but the dude is as muscular as they come, and use his strength to absolutely dominate oncoming defenders with relative ease. Even when he does get beat, he uses his length and speed to recover, allowing zero, zero, sacks this past season, as Georgia won their second straight National Championship. That being said, though he didn't allow a sack, one could be obligated to say that he is more of a 'project piece' than the other top tackles in this class, as he can be very aggressive at times, which can cause him to be a little erratic. But if the Commanders can coach him up right, they may end up getting the best tackle in this class. At only 21-years old, his best football is definitely in front of him.

17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee

• As a neutral, something I've heard a lot of Steelers fans say over the past couple years is that they need to finally address the offensive line, in at least some capacity. Over the past couple seasons, the Steelers have had somewhat of a patch work offensive line since the mass exodus of linemen during the 2021 offseason, which saw the likes of Matt Feiler, Alejandro Villanueva, Daniel DeCastro, and Maurkice Pouncey all leaving the Steelers organization. Apart from bringing former Chicago Bear James Daniels, the Steelers have done a pretty bad job at retooling their offensive line, which is why a lot of Steelers fans were upset after they selected Alabama running back Najee Harris with the 24th pick in the 2021 draft. It wasn't that they didn't like Harris, that was irrelevant, it was more of a factor of who the hell is going to block for him? Again, James Daniels has been a nice addition, especially since he didn't allow a single sack this past season. But apart from Daniels, the Steelers offensive line is nothing special, especially at the tackle position. As of right now, the Steelers have two tackles on the active roster. Granted, they're both starters, but both of them can, and should be improved upon going into next season. In last year's draft, the Steelers selected Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall pick in the draft, wouldn't that feel like a nice vote of confidence? Getting an offensive linemen drafted for you, and Najee, with the team's first pick in the draft? It'd certainly hype me up. I think the Steelers have something in Pickett, and I think it'd be wise to build a nice little wall in front of him, and someone like Tennessee's Darnell Wright would be a very solid place to start. If you've followed recent reports following the combine, an offensive linemen that has been on the rise is the aforementioned Darnell Wright. Acing every test thrown his way, Wright has put forth a very solid offseason leading to the draft. After putting forth a very solid season this last time out at Tennessee, Wright has gone on to have very good showings at the Senior Bowl and at the combine. I for one am happy though that his performances last season have started to get a little more recognition recently, as while blocking for Hendon Hooker, in 507 pass blocking snaps, Wright gave up an insanely impressive one sack, with his best performance coming against Alabama, and mainly this mock drafts fifth overall pick, Will Anderson Jr.. His performance against Anderson was so impressive that the Alabama edge rusher even went as far to say that Wright was 'the best' tackle he faced throughout his college career. That's some very high praise. At 6'6" 335 lbs., Wright has the prototypical size teams are looking for in tackles. Though he's that big, Wright moves extremely well, as his foot speed and aforementioned size allow him to be a calm blocker in the pass game. Against the run, Wright is able to just overpower opponents, and when he gets ahold of you it's pretty much over. Another thing that's key with Wright is that he doesn't back down from anybody, looking for contact in any way he can. Though that can cause some problems since he sometimes absorbs the contact first, his power, again, allows him to make up for that. Wright is a special tackle prospect whose stock is only on the rise, so it wouldn't surprise me if he actually ended up going sooner than this pick. That being said, I'm sure the Steelers won't mind, and take him, without thinking twice, here at 17.

18. Detroit Lions - Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland

• Like we stated before with the Jalen Carter pick, the Detroit Lions defense needs a major overhaul. This past season, one could say that the Lions were kind of a surprise team. Yes, many expected them to be better than what they were last season. Hell, they covered 11 out of a possible 17 games last year, they were clearly going to boast more than three wins this time around. When I say 'better,' I mean how they looked throughout games, mainly on the offensive side of the ball. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had the offense clicking on all cylinders, with the team ranking in the top five in total offense and points per game. Johnson even had the likes of Jared Goff and Jamaal Williams look like Pro Bowlers, with the latter breaking Barry Sanders franchise single season rushing touchdown record. But then again, though the offense looked great for a vast majority of the season, the defense needs some serious work done to it. Everything the offense is the defense is the antithesis of. Where the offense ranked top five in total offense and points per game, the defense ranked in the bottom five in points per game and dead last in total defense, with the worst area coming in the passing game, giving up 245.8 yards per game. Stealing Jalen Carter at six is a damn good way to start the overhaul, but the secondary still needs to be addressed, especially with the likes of Mike Hughes and Amani Oruwariye both leaving in free agency this offseason. Though they did go out and grab former Eagles safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, the Lions still need to address the secondary in the first round. Though the top three corners are already off the board, I don't think it'd be much of a reach to select Maryland Deonte Banks here with the 18th pick in the draft. At 6'0" 197 lbs., Banks posted an impressive 4.35 in the 40 yard dash along with an insane 42" vertical and a 11'4" broad jump. His athleticism mixed with his ball playing skills, again, should make him a first round draft pick, if he wasn't already. A very physical corner, Banks is very good in press coverage, using his physicality to reroute receivers, making the quarterback's life a whole lot harder. Then, when the ball is in the air, he uses his, again, insane 42" vertical to out jump almost any receiver he's covering. Though he's got all the tools to be a top corner, I think what truly would make him work in the Lions defense is that he doesn't take any plays off, which is something Campbell looks for in players. Banks is all action all the time, and I think that mixed with all the traits I brought up earlier makes him a very intriguing prospect to look at if you're the Detroit Lions. In a defense that needs improvements seemingly everywhere, adding Carter at six and Banks here at 18 would be excellent places to start. This would be a very solid first round for the Lions and would instantly help improve their defense.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma

• A new era is being ushered in down in Tampa Bay this offseason. After toying with the idea after the 2021-22 season, Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL. After dominating for God knows how long the bane of a lot of people's existence, including mine, is finally done in the NFL, at least for now. Yeah, per sources, dude did fill out all the required retirement papers but it's Tom Brady, I wouldn't be all too surprised if he changed his mind, again, and decided to come back out of retirement and play for someone like the Dolphins. I'm not saying I think that would happen, all I'm saying is that I wouldn't be surprised. As for the current state of the Bucs, without Brady, their current quarterback depth chart reads as Baker Mayfield, who signed a one-year contract with the team back in March, and 2021 second round pick Kyle Trask. As someone who liked Kyle Trask, to a certain extent, coming out of college in 2021, I would definitely like to see him get an opportunity to be the Buccaneers starter. But with Baker coming in, one would imagine that the former number one overall pick would lead the Bucs out of the tunnel for their first game of the season. I'm really intrigued to see how either quarterback does this season, especially with Tampa firing their offensive coordinator, Byron Leftwich, shortly after the season ended. It'll be interesting to see how former Seahawks quarterback coach, and new offensive coordinator, Dave Canales, does in his new position but one thing is for sure, besides quarterbacks, there are a few needs on the offensive side of the ball for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, namely at running back and offensive line. Like I said in my last mock draft, I'd like to see 2022 third round pick Rachaad White get a chance to be the Buccaneers full time starter at running back, especially now with Leonard Fournette getting released. Though I like White, it would be insanely hard to pass on someone like Texas' Bijan Robinson, who is widely considered to be the undisputed best running back in this class. Compared to former second overall pick Saquaon Barkley, Robinson would add a whole new aspect to the Buccaneers offense, adding elite play both as a runner and as a receiver. Though it may be hard to pass on Robinson, the bigger need on the offense arguably lies along the offensive line, especially with left tackle Donovan Smith getting released back in March. Back in 2019, the Bucs made a very smart decision in drafting former Iowa Hawkeyes Tristan Wirfs with their first round pick, I think it'd be smart to move for a starting tackle in this year's draft as well, and given his age and athletic ceiling, I could really see them moving for someone like Oklahoma's Anton Harrison here with the 19th pick. A super young and athletic tackle, who just turned 21 back on February 2nd, Harrison played 1,002 total pass blocking snaps over his career at Oklahoma, allowing just four sacks across that time frame. For a team that has seen their starting quarterback sacked 92 times, in just the regular season, over the past two seasons, that's definitely someone they can get behind. Coined the most athletic tackle in the draft, Harrison plays every play through the whistle, with his tireless work rate being one of the main reasons why he's only given up four sacks throughout his career at Oklahoma. Though he plays hard, he'll need to make some improvements when it comes to run blocking, which is bound to happen when you play for a team as pass happy as Oklahoma. That is a reason why he may be taken later, but his athletic ceiling tells us that he should be able to develop into a solid run blocker if given the time. This kid has everything you're looking for when it comes to a potential franchise left tackle. Again, he'll need some time to fully develop, but I think this dude could be special at the next level and would hopefully keep pass rushers off of whoever the Buccaneers quarterback is for years to come. A tackle duo of Wirfs and Harrison could be pretty fun to see.

20. Seattle Seahawks - Calijah Kancey, DL, Pitt

• After being blessed with Will Anderson with their first pick, the Seahawks double back down on the defensive side of the ball and take Pitt's Calijah Kancey. Like I stated before with the Will Anderson pick, head coach Pete Carroll has talked about the Seahawks needing to be more dynamic up front more than a few times this offseason, and again, when you look at the recent success the Rams and 49ers have had, it's pretty easy to see why that'd be a top priority. Now, I can understand why people would send Seattle an offensive weapon, of some sort, here with the 20th pick, especially since Geno Smith signed a new contract to remain the Seahawks quarterback. Hell, even I had them taking USC's Jordan Addison in my last mock draft but again, I feel like with how the NFC West has been shaped, and run, over the past few seasons, addressing the defensive line is big for the Seahawks, especially is it seems the Rams are going to embark on a tank this upcoming season. With the Rams and Cardinals seemingly non-factors this year, the Seahawks are competing with the 49ers for NFC West supremacy. Though I'm still giving it to the 49ers, the Seahawks can become a threat if they ace these first round picks, and to me, they have. Since this is my mock draft I'm going to be biased, but I think adding Anderson at five and Kancey here at 20 would be an excellent draft for the Seahawks. Heavily compared to another former Pitt Panther in Aaron Donald, Kancey wowed some people at the combine. Not only did he come in an inch taller than what he was listed in college, but he came through big with a 4.67 time in the 40 yard dash, which is a combine record for defensive tackles. Could you guess who held the record before Kancey? It was the aforementioned Aaron Donald, of course, who ran a 4.68 in the 40. Though they do hold some weight, I think the comparisons to Donald are a little unfair to Kancey, as though he could become a great player in the NFL, it's not the most likely outcome that he becomes as great as Aaron Donald. Of course that's not slight on Kancey, it's just showing how great of a player Donald has been throughout his NFL career. Being an undersized defensive tackle from Pitt will cause people to compare though, right? Regardless of the Donald comparisons, Kancey is a very disruptive defensive tackle. Again, though he's only 6'1" 281 lbs., Kancey's speed is an insane mismatch for most interior offensive linemen. Along with his impressive speed, Kancey always puts forth great effort, as the dude is an absolute menace on the inside when it comes to getting after the quarterback. The dude was still insanely productive while at Pitt, putting up 13.5 sacks across the past two seasons, which is the most out of all defensive tackles in college football over that same time period. With a 17.1% pressure rate last season, Kancey is arguably the best interior pass rusher in this class, which could see him even go higher than this pick come draft night. He may be small, but the dude can ball, and I'm sure the Seahawks would be perfectly happy if he fell to them here at 20. His speed and relentless pressure is exactly what Pete Carroll is looking for along the defensive line. Adding him with Anderson would make for some fun times in Seattle.

21. Miami Dolphins (forfeited)

22. Los Angeles Chargers - Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas

• The Los Angeles Chargers should be one of the best teams in the NFL, but for whatever reason, they seem to fall at the last hurdle every single time. I think it's important to note 'every single time,' because it always feels like the Chargers have the talent to compete with the best, to compete for division titles and yet, they never seem to reach their full potential. This isn't just a recent thing, remember the 2010 season? The Chargers boasted the league's number one offense and the league's number one defense, and yet they still missed the playoffs. This time around, the Chargers made some moves in the offseason to push them over the top, to truly challenge the likes of the Kansas City Chiefs for supremacy in the division. They went out and signed the likes of JC Jackson and Sebastian Joseph-Day, they traded for the likes of Khalil Mack, adding them to a roster that already featured the likes of Justin Herbert, Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Joey Bosa, Derwin James, etc.. On paper, this was a very solid team. But then like every year, the Chargers 'chargers'd' it up, blowing a 27 point lead against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the playoffs. Ultimately, the Chargers lost the game 31-30, making it the third biggest blown lead in NFL postseason history, and no one was truly all that surprised. After the game, the Chargers fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and quarterbacks coach Shane Day, to again, the surprise of no one. Hell, there were many out there calling for the head of head coach Brandon Staley. Now, I for one think Staley is a fine coach, but I can truly understand why people wanted him gone after that game. To replace the recently fired offensive staff, the Chargers brought in former Cowboys' staff members, Kellen Moore and Doug Nussmeier, to hopefully right the ship on offense. The Chargers are too damn talented to be doing this to themselves year in and year out, so I hope these moves help them realize at least some of their potential. As for what they could do here in the draft, well they could go in a couple directions. I could see the Chargers move for a tight end here, as Kellen Moore loved utilizing Dalton Schultz during his time in Dallas. I could also see them looking to add another wide receiver. Though they resigned Keenan Allen, the dude turns 31 on draft day, and his injury could see the Chargers look to add another weapon on the outside. Ultimately though, I think the move the Chargers end up making, if he's available, is to draft Texas' Bijan Robinson. On face value, this doesn't jump out at you as a massive need for the Chargers, but when you look at the fact Austin Ekeler has requested a trade, and how Moore utilized a two back system in Dallas, with two starters no less, this move could make sense. Also, this isn't just some run of the mill running back. If someone like Bijan Robinson, who is widely considered to be a top five player in the draft is available for you to take here at 21, or 22, you have to take him, right? The value is just too damn good. So, if he's so good, why is he falling this far in the draft? The problem for Robinson is though he's insanely talented, the running back market has changed drastically, and the view on running backs in the draft has also changed drastically, meaning there's little to no chance Robinson goes anywhere near second overall. If the running back position hadn't been devalued so much, Robinson would very much be in the conversation for a top five pick. Like, the running back he is most often compared to is Saquon Barkley, who was taken second overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. Truly a top five or six prospect in this class, Robinson has all the tools you're looking for in a three down back in today's NFL. He's got great size, patience, and speed that make him almost unstoppable to slow down on any given down. That's not just in the run game, Robinson is almost equally as dominant when used in the pass game, as he runs great routes and has excellent hands. His natural ability is truly off the charts, and this would be an absolute steal if the Bucs got him all the way down here at pick 21, or 22. He'd be absolutely perfect for the Chargers offense, whether that's with or without Ekeler, and would be excellent in alleviating some of the pressure placed on star quarterback Justin Herbert. I would love to see Robinson in the Chargers offense.

23. Baltimore Ravens - Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College

• Apart from Aaron Rodgers being linked with the Jets, the biggest quarterback story this offseason has been the ongoing feud between Lamar Jackson and the Ravens organization. For whatever reason, the Baltimore Ravens can never seem to get a deal done with star quarterback Lamar Jackson, placing a non-exclusive franchise tag on the former unanimous NFL MVP. By all accounts, Lamar should be getting paid with the best of them, but for whatever reason, again, he and the Ravens just can't seem to come to an agreement, which could see the former MVP playing somewhere else next season, despite reports saying that no team in the NFL is not in for Jackson. If I'm the Ravens, I want Lamar as my starting quarterback, as I think it'd be stupid for them to consider other options given what he's done throughout his time in Baltimore. The money is one thing, making sure he's happy on the field is another, as the Ravens have struggled mightily at surrounding Lamar with adequate weapons, especially after trading former first round pick Marquise Brown to Arizona during the '22 draft. Though they somehow managed to get a first round pick back for Brown, which wound up being used on Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum, the Ravens didn't go out and get an adequate replacement for the desert bound Brown. Sure, they drafted Coastal Carolina tight end Isaiah Likely, who put forth a solid rookie year, but that's pretty much it. Yes, technically they brought in DeSean Jackson, Demarcus Robinson, and Sammy Watkins, but those are not long term options, more stop gaps, if anything. Now, Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay are fine, enough, options, but both ended last season on IR, and neither have proved themselves to be legit options at this point in their careers. The Ravens need to draft a receiver here, and the best one available, to me, is arguably Boston College's Zay Flowers. Though Flowers is primarily a slot guy, the dude can easily play on the outside when asked, putting up very solid numbers in his time at Boston College, going for a career high in receptions, yards, and touchdowns this past season in a team that finished with three wins. Flowers' ability to get open is what truly sets him apart in this class, and is why the Patriots should look at him. He's very shifty from the point of attack and once he loses you, you don't come back. Just last season alone, per PFF, Flowers registered 503 yards after the catch, which is pretty damn impressive. Not only that, but Flowers, per ESPN, also forced 25 missed tackles, which ranked third in the nation for wide receivers this past season. Flowers may not be the biggest receiver in this class, standing only 5'10" and weighing 172 lbs., but the dude can absolutely dominate the wide receiver position with his route running and elusiveness. Again, the Ravens have to take a receiver here in the first round. Though there's going to be some out there who think they should look for a corner, or maybe even quarterback given Lamar's current situation, I think receiver has to be atop of the Ravens draft board come the end of April. Zay Flowers truly has the potential to be the best receiver in this class, I'd love to see what he could do in Baltimore.

24. Minnesota Vikings - Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee

• When you think of the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback is probably not the first thing you think of when you try to come up with ways this team can improve going into next season. I say probably, I'd argue most out there would definitely not rank quarterback among the Vikings biggest needs, with most of their problems stemming from the defensive side of the ball. As we said in the last mock draft, the Vikings and then defensive coordinator Ed Donatell are partially responsible for Daniel Jones getting a four-year $160 million extension with the New York Giants. In two games against the Vikings, one in the regular season and one in the playoffs, Jones went 54/77 with 635 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. Not to mention the fact that Jones led both teams in rushing yards in the Giants 31-24 playoff victory over the Vikings, arguably playing the best game of his entire career. Those games, mixed with a few other terrible defensive performances, saw Donatell get fired after just one season at the helm, a season that saw the Vikings rank just above the division rival Lions for the second worst defense in the league. Along with Donatell, the Vikings also allowed players like Eric Kendrick, Patrick Peterson, and Duke Shelley leave in free agency, while also cutting fan favorite Cameron Dantzler back on March 10th, ushering in a potentially new era on the defensive side of the ball for the Vikings. So for most, if not all, Vikings fans out there, with three corners playing for new teams next year, wouldn't it make sense for the purple and gold to look to add another corner in the first round? On one hand, yes, the Vikings will certainly want to add some cornerback depth, even after signing former Cardinals corner Byron Murphy in free agency back on March 15th. With Murphy being predominantly a nickel corner, drafting a corner to potentially partner last year's second round pick Andrew Booth would make sense, but one thing the Vikings have done more than most outside of the top 10 is scout the quarterbacks in this draft. Now, one could look at that and go, 'yeah, but that's just part of the trade.' Fair, but with the Vikings doing a lot of homework on the quarterback position, with a 34-year old Kirk Cousins entering the final year of his contract, quarterback will certainly be on the cards for the Vikings. With Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah entering their second year at the helm of the Vikings, they're certainly going to want to make their presence known. Like I said before, Kirk is not the biggest issue on the Vikings, but getting someone to replace him, in time, could be in play for Minnesota, which is why I have them taking Tennessee's Hendon Hooker here with the 23rd, or 24th, pick in the draft. As someone who wrote weekly blog posts regarding the 2023 quarterback class, I for one can say that Hendon Hooker is a very talented quarterback. I know, crazy isn't it? Coming from an insanely fast paced offense, Hooker's ability to make decisions on the fly is truly impressive, and could be a separator between him and some of the other quarterbacks in this class. Go and watch a Tennessee game from last year, once the play is done they are back on the ball ready to run again. It was a glorified track meet for the rest of college football and it was rare that teams could keep up with Hooker and their high powered offense. Look at his game against Alabama, Tennessee lit them up for 52-points in an insane game down in Knoxville, which saw Hooker and wide receiver Jalin Hyatt combine for five touchdowns in the win. The 52-points by itself is impressive, but it's even more impressive when you look at Alabama's schedule and realize that only one other team scored more than 30-points against the Crimson Tide defense, when LSU beat Alabama 32-31 in overtime. Even then, Tennessee still scored 20 more points than LSU on that day, which only continues to make it more insane. Like I said, this was a very fast paced offense which forced Hooker to make reads on the fly, which he did, making some very impressive throws throughout the campaign. Arguably the best deep ball thrower in college football, Hooker's a very natural thrower of the football along with being very athletic. At 6'4" 218 lbs., Hooker rushed for 2,083 yards throughout his college career, and would've gone for more had he not torn his ACL against South Carolina towards the end of last season. That's what kind of makes Hooker's draft stock a little hazy. That, mixed with the fact that he turned 25 in January makes him somewhat of a polarizing prospect. Now, I think people are making a little bit more of a meal out of his age then they should, as he is three-years younger than 2012 first round pick Brandon Weeden, who was taken with the 22nd pick. Hooker may be older and may be coming off an injury, but he has all the tools to be a beast at the next level, and I think sitting behind Kirk Cousins for a year, or two, would do wonders for him and the Vikings. Could you imagine Hendon Hooker throwing to Justin Jefferson? That would just be insane. Hendon Hooker would be a great 'quarterback of the future' for the Minnesota Vikings.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars - Myles Murphy, DL/EDGE, Clemson

• The Jacksonville Jaguars were a breath of fresh air this past season. As someone who absolutely despised the Doug Marrone era in Jacksonville, I can proudly say my 'hatred' has died down. They're just a very young and exciting team. Sure they screwed up the entire free agency market last year by giving average players ludicrous contracts, but hey, it paid off. Like, unless you're a fan of a rival team, how could you not root for the Jaguars last season. This team went from holding the number one overall pick in the draft two straight years to making it to the divisional round of the playoffs. Hell, Travon Walker, last year's first overall pick, was the first number one pick to play in the divisional round in 31-years, truly impressive stuff from the Jaguars brass. The thing that makes this team seem even more crazy is where they were as a team a year ago. Under Urban Meyer, the Jaguars were seen as an absolute laughing stock, with Meyer being touted as the worst coach in league history. To go from that, to hiring Doug Pederson, to making it to the divisional round is pretty damn impressive, especially when you look at their wild card match-up against the Chargers. From 27 down, at home, to winning 31-30 is insane. But again, like I mentioned a few picks earlier, it's the Chargers, so it wasn't all too surprising, was it? Now, though the Jaguars made massive strides this past season, they've still got room to improve. Like I said before, this team is young, but there are some holes on both sides of the ball that the team will need to fill before they can truly compete. Out of all the needs, the ones that stand out the most come along the offensive line, the secondary, and in getting after the passer. Starting with the offensive line, after letting 2019 second round pick Jawaan Taylor leave in free agency, there is a decently sized hole along the right side of the offensive line. Though some reports suggest that the Jaguars will entrust 2021 second round pick Walker Little to fill the shoes left by Taylor, I could see them look to address the offensive line here with this pick. As for the secondary, the Jaguars ranked in the bottom five in passing yards allowed per game, and after cutting Shaquill Griffin back in early March, there is a decent sized hole opposite of Tyson Campbell on the outside. All that being said, for both spots, I think they could look to address those later. So for now, I'm going to have Jacksonville take an edge rusher, selecting Clemson's Myles Murphy with their first round pick. When you look at GM Trent Baalke's draft record one thing truly stands out, and that is his obsession with drafting players based off of their physical traits. Players with size, speed, and length are key factors for Baalke when it comes to early round selections, just look at him take Georgia's Trevon Walker over someone like Aidan Hutchinson, who most people felt was the best overall player in the draft. Baalke doesn't care about your opinion, or even the opinions of people within his own organization, if you believe the reports that were going around prior to the 2022 draft, he's going to draft who he wants, and I feel like Myles Murphy could be next on that list. Now, this isn't just a 'feels like Baalke pick,' there is substance behind this, I promise. This offseason, the Jaguars lost one of their better pass rushers, watching Arden Key signing with the Tennessee Titans on a three-year deal. Losing someone like Key, who was third on the team in sacks last year, is pretty big, so I'd imagine Jacksonville would try to replace him in some capacity at some point in the draft. Though this may seem a little low for Murphy, I do think this scenario could be on the cards. As I mentioned before, Murphy has all the physical traits you're looking for in a versatile defensive lineman. At 6'5" 268 lbs., Murphy has the ability to get after the quarterback from both the inside and the outside. What makes him truly standout vs some of the other edge rushers in this class is his burst, as he is quick to make contact with the opposing offensive linemen. His natural size mixed with his length allows him to gain separation from those trying to block him. All that going along with a tireless work rate makes him a very intriguing prospect for the Jaguars, should he somehow fall this far in the draft. His versatility to play anywhere along the defense line, whether in a four point stance or standing up, makes him very useful for the Jaguars, who could play him either at linebacker or defensive end in their 3-4 front. Now, there's a solid chance Murphy goes higher than this, but there's usually that one player that slides a little more than they should, in this case it's Myles Murphy, and the Jags are fine with that.

26. New York Giants - Jordan Addison, WR, USC

• The New York Giants really surprised people this past season. Not only by making the playoffs, which in itself was a minor miracle, but also having Daniel Jones look like a legit NFL quarterback. That was ultimately the goal when they hired former Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, but a lot of people were skeptical, and who can blame them, going into this season. Now, if you've listened to the Logan Blackman Show long enough, you would know that I've always tried to hold out a little bit of hope for the former Duke quarterback. I've always thought he has the tools to be a solid quarterback in the NFL, it was just a matter of if he could put it all together or not. Now, did I ever think he'd become a four year $160 million quarterback? No, not really. In my wildest dreams, I never thought 'Vanilla Vick' would be one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the league, but he did deserve to get paid, in some capacity, this offseason, especially when you look at the people he was throwing to. Out of all the playoff teams this past season, Jones arguably had the worst supporting cast. Yes he had a resurgent Saquon Barkley, but he didn't have a true number one option, or even a true number two option, that is until they traded for Isaiah Hodgins. Though Hodgins looked good in his limited time in New Jersey, the Giants still need to get Jones some weapons going into next season. Like, there's no way Kenny Golladay and his 81 receiving yards can be a legit option for the Giants moving forward, they've got to strike in the draft. Though I think this player could, and probably should, go higher than this pick, I think his combine performance may see him undeservingly drop down some draft boards, and the Giants should be a-ok with that, as they sprint up to the podium to select USC's Jordan Addison. Now, Addison may not be the most physically imposing wide receiver in this class, at 6'0" 175 lbs., but the dude is a truly elite wide receiver that can make a quarterbacks life a thousand times easier. Able to line up both on the outside and in the slot, Addison may have not had the same monstrous season he had during his last season in Pittsburgh, but he was still dangerous. A smooth as hell route runner, Addison gets open with relative ease, and is able to maintain said separation due to his speed and quick bursts. Again, he's not the biggest, so he sometimes struggles in 50/50 situations, but he's so smooth out the break, so you don't really see him in a whole lot of those situations. Giants general manager Joe Schoen stated that he wants to try and add some separators this offseason for their new $40 million quarterback, and Addison certainly ticks those boxes. Compared to current Bills receiver Stefon Diggs, I'm sure head coach Brian Daboll would love to have another version of Stef on his team in New Jersey. If he's available, there's no way the Giants can pass on him. This would be a slam dunk pick for the Giants, giving Daniel Jones a true number one option out wide.

27. Dallas Cowboys - Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah

• The Dallas Cowboys could go in a few different directions with their first round pick. In my last mock draft, we had the Cowboys taking Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders here with the 27th, or 26th, pick in the draft. With all the different connections between Sanders and the Cowboys organization, it made sense. The only problem was about a day later the Cowboys ended up re-signing 2018 first round draft pick Leighton Vander Esch, signing him to a two-year contract extension. What sucks the most is that as I was writing that mock draft, more and more reports were stating that the Cowboys and Vander Esch didn't really see eye to eye on a contract, and that a separation looked imminent. So, with Vander Esch looking like he was about to leave, I thought Sanders going to Dallas made all the sense in the world, turns out I was wrong. Who really knows though? Maybe the Cowboys do end up taking the former Razorback here with the 27th, or 26th, pick. I doubt it, but maybe. Instead of linebacker, I think it'd be wise for the Cowboys to look for another weapon on the offensive side of the ball. The two areas I'd look at the most are at running back and tight end. Now, if the Cowboys hadn't traded for Brandin Cooks, wide receiver would certainly be an option, but because of that I'm going to have them look in another direction. As for the running back position, similar to the Vander Esch situation, I saw a few reports stating that the Cowboys were looking to keep the Elliott-Pollard tandem going into this season. Sure, Zeke hasn't looked great in recent years, but using him as a short yardage back seemed like a possibility. Though it looked like a possibility at one point, it doesn't anymore, as the Cowboys released Zeke back on March 15th. With Elliott gone, I'm intrigued to see how the Cowboys address the running back position. Do they let Pollard be the lone back or will they look to add someone? To me, unless that someone is Texas' Bijan Robinson, I think they'll look in another direction, at least in the first round. This, in turn, opens the door to tight end. This past offseason, 2018 fourth round pick Dalton Schultz left the team in free agency, signing a one-year deal with the Houston Texans. With Schultz gone, the Cowboys do have a decent hole at the tight end position. Maybe they trust last years fourth round selection Jake Ferguson, but I'd imagine they'd look to add another tight end here in the draft. With Schultz ranking second on the team in receiving yards last year, I'm sure Dallas would love to add another pass catching tight end. Out of the top tight ends in this draft, none are arguably better pure pass catchers than Utah's Dalton Kincaid. While at Utah, Kincaid only ranked behind Georgia's Brock Bowers in regards to yards for tight ends last season, while also registering eight touchdowns. Whether he was along the line of scrimmage or in the slot, which is where he lined up most of the time, Kincaid was a real threat in Utah's passing game, utilizing his size and his ability to really stretch the field to tear apart opposing defenses. He also has an innate ability to make people miss after the catch, using his explosiveness to cut up field after a crossing route, blowing past linebackers past the line of scrimmage, breaking tackles like George Kittle in the open field. Though more than capable, he may not be a complete bulldozing blocker, yet, but his receiving abilities could push him atop tight end boards across the league. He would be very a nice addition to the Cowboys offense.

28. Buffalo Bills - Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa

• As we get closer and closer to the NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills draft needs have become pretty clear. Yes, wide receiver will be atop of a lot of Bills fans list this offseason, but after the free agency period, another need has crept into the forefront of the teams biggest needs. This offseason, the Bills lost former 16th overall pick and starting middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to the Chicago Bears, signing a nice little four-year $72 million contract back on March 15th. For most of the season, I thought the Bills would have to decide whether to bring back either Edmunds or safety Jordan Poyer, with the Bills ultimately deciding to go with the younger option in Edmunds rather than resign Poyer. In reality, Poyer, who will turn 32 two days before the draft, was brought back on a cheap two-year deal to stay in Buffalo, reigniting his safety partnership with Micah Hyde, who missed most of last season with a neck injury. With Edmunds signing for that much to become a cog in the Bears improved defense, there was no way Edmunds was actually coming back to Buffalo. Though it's sad to see a talented player like Edmunds leave the team, I'm happy that he was able to get paid paid this offseason. That being said, him leaving has put the Bills in a pretty precarious position, leaving them without a true option at middle linebacker. In a recent press conference, Bills head coach, and newly appointed defensive coordinator, Sean McDermott took to the podium and said that Tyrel Dodson and last year's third round pick, Terrel Bernard, will have the opportunity to fight for the starting middle linebacker spot. Though I'm not going to completely rule out the possibility of those two starting, I do have a hard time believing the Bills are truly comfortable enough to go with those two as potential starters on defense. For that reason, I think the Bills will look to add someone to either compete for that starting job here in the first round. Yes, I'm sure it's not what a lot of Bills fans out there will want to hear, but the fact of the matter is that yes, this is a big time need, and when you look at Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott's draft history, they have continuously prioritized the defensive side of the ball, for better or for worse. Again, I know a lot of people would like to see a receiver or even an offensive linemen here with this pick, but with the Bills not drafting an offensive player in the first round since Josh Allen back in 2018, I think we are just going to follow the trend, for now, and pick a defender. For me, this pick truly comes down to either Arkansas' Drew Sanders or Iowa's Jack Campbell. Starting with Sanders, dude is an uber athletic linebacker that came into Arkansas as an edge rusher after transferring from Alabama. While at Arkansas, he was apart of a defense that lined up in a 4-2-5 formation, similar to what the Bills have run since McDermott has been in charge. Athletic, versatile, and two years younger than Campbell, Sanders would certainly be a nice pick by the Bills here at 27, or 28. That being said, I think Campbell feels more like a Buffalo Bill than Sanders does, and there's a couple reasons why. First off, he's a natural middle linebacker. Though Sanders is more athletic and versatile than Campbell, his versatility could hurt him in the fact that the Bills are looking for a true middle linebacker. Another reason is that Campbell is bigger than Sanders, standing at 6'5" and weighing in at 249 lbs., Campbell's size would certainly help fill the gap left by Tremaine Edmunds, who himself is also 6'5" 249 lbs.. Though he may not the same level of athlete, Campbell still tested well at the combine, which most former Iowa players do, registering a 37.5" vertical, a 10'8" broad jump, a 6.74 in the three-cone drill, and a 4.24 in the 10-yard shuttle, with the latter two placing him atop all linebackers at the combine. Along with testing well, Campbell put forth a couple excellent seasons playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes, ranking second in the nation in tackles in 2021, totaling up 140 tackles with 57 of them being solo efforts. Along with being a tough tackler, Campbell is also adept in the passing game, registering nine passes defended with five interceptions and a pick six, which he got in 2021. Consistent as they come, Campbell would be an excellent addition to the Buffalo Bills defense. After working with former Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly this offseason, who played for McDermott in Carolina, Campbell's stock likely only rose in the eyes of the Bills brass. His leadership, range, and again, consistency, would be excellent for the Bills moving forward, hopefully filling the hole left by Edmunds. As a Bills fan from Iowa, I'd be more than happy with this pick.

29. Cincinnati Bengals - Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

• As you may have figured out by now, the Cincinnati Bengals are a pretty good football team. Since picking Joe Burrow with the first overall pick in 2020, and Ja'Marr Chase with the fifth overall pick in 2021, the Bengals have made two appearances in the AFC Championship game, even making it to Super Bowl LVI, in which they lost to the Los Angeles Rams. Though they lost the game, the Bengals had a much better season than the Rams this past time out, finishing with a 12-4 record, as opposed to the Rams, who finished 5-12. Though the Bengals were coming off a Super Bowl appearance, they did need to make some improvements to their roster to make sure the aforementioned Joe Burrow stays alive for another season. During the 2021-22 season, Joe Burrow was sacked a whopping 70 times, 51 times in the regular season and 19 times in the postseason. To try and counteract that, the Bengals went out and signed the likes of Alex Cappa, Ted Karras, and La'el Collins, with the latter even stating that, 'your new bodyguard is in town, no one's touching you.' Though the regular season sack numbers did go down 10 from the previous season, it's still not good enough, which is why the Bengals went out and signed former Chiefs tackle Orlando Brown to a four-year $64 million contract this offseason. With Brown in, the futures of both Collins and Jonah Williams hanging in the balance, with Williams going as far to ask for a trade this offseason. With Williams asking for a trade, and Collins being out for most, if not all, of this season after tearing his ACL in week 16 last season, the potential for the Bengals drafting a tackle here is pretty good, in my opinion. That being said, there's another position out there that could help the Bengals in a multitude of ways this upcoming season, and that is tight end. This offseason, the Bengals lost tight end Hayden Hurts in free agency, and though they went out and signed former Minnesota Vikings Irv Smith Jr., I'm not confident that the Bengals are done adding to that position. If Notre Dame's Michael Mayer is available, I find it hard to believe the Bengals would pass on him here with the 28th, or 29th, pick in the draft, which is why we have them going in that direction here. Now, there is a strong chance Mayer goes sooner than this pick, but I just have a hard time imagining a lot of teams using a top 20 pick on a tight end, even if they are as talented as Mayer is. While at Notre Dame, Mayer received the nickname 'Baby Gronk' on account of his playing style, but also the fact he wore the number 87. Like Gronk, Mayer is a technician in the run game, using his physicality to drive back opponents with ease. He's also really good when catching the ball, even breaking Notre Dame's all time career tight end receptions mark, beating the record by 40 in just three years. He also became the first Notre Dame tight end to receive a consensus All American nod since 1976, a truly special player while at Notre Dame. Great in both the run and pass game, Mayer uses his power to his advantage in both areas. If available, I think he'd be an excellent get for the Bengals, helping out both Joe Burrow in the passing game as well as the Bengals overall in the rushing attack. Again, if he's available, I think the Bengals would have to take him.

30. New Orleans Saints (via Denver from Miami from San Francisco) - Mazi Smith, DL, Michigan

• The New Orleans Saints are in an interesting spot going into the draft, as a couple of months ago, they didn't possess a first round draft pick, so how did we get here? Well, for those of you who haven't been paying attention, the Denver Broncos traded their first round pick, which they got from the Dolphins in the Bradley Chubb trade, who got it from the 49ers in the Trey Lance trade, in order to acquire former Super Bowl winning coach Sean Payton, to hopefully right the ship on the offensive side of the ball. Who knows if that offense is even salvageable at this point, but hey, got to respect the effort. It's not too often coaches get traded for first round picks, especially one who didn't coach for the team who ended up receiving the pick the season prior. Like, I know of the Buccaneers trading for Gruden, and the Patriots famously trading for Belichick, but they didn't sit two years before getting dealt, which makes this trade even cooler. Congrats to the Saints though, big time move on their part. Now, as for the Saints as a whole, they're again in a weird spot. This is a team that has a decent amount of talent, but things just haven't gone their way in recent years. Now, in a weak conference and an even weaker division, the Saints have a chance to make the Playoffs for the first time since Sean Payton was actually their head coach. Though this team is always near the bottom of the league in regards to cap space, they still went out and made a pretty big move this offseason, signing longtime Raiders quarterback Derek Carr to a four-year contract back in early March. So, as of right now, the Saints have the best quarterback in the division, which is a pretty nice feeling to have. Looking at the rest of the division though and seeing Andy Dalton, Baker Mayfield, and Desmond Ridder, you would've been harder to sign the worst quarterback in the division. Again, this division stinks, and the Saints could potentially be the team that benefits the most from that. With that being said though, the Saints are not without their holes. Like we said, they're seemingly always in cap hell and they signed a quarterback to a nice little deal, so some players had to be let go. Key players like Marcus Davenport, David Onyemata, Kentavius Street, and Shy Tuttle all left in free agency, leaving some pretty big holes along the Saints defensive line. With three of the four players I mentioned above playing more on the inside, I could definitely see the Saints try to address those holes here in the first round. Now, per some reports I've been reading recently, Michigan's Mazi Smith has been making some noise recently around NFL circles, currently playing himself into the first round conversation. With the Saints in serious need of depth along the defensive line, I think Mazi Smith would make for an excellent addition for the Saints in the latter part of round one. Smith is a powerful player from the interior defensive line. Along with his power, dude also comes in as a very solid athlete, coming into the combine at 6'3" 323 lbs., Smith was ranked as the second best athlete from the defensive line position per the NFL's combine page. He may have not had the highest sack production while at Michigan, registering just one sack across three years, but for what he 'lacks' in regards to his pass rush he makes up for in dominating in the run game. As I said before, he's a big and powerful lineman, and he uses said size and power to really push back on opposing offensive lines. Overall, Smith just causes a bunch of problems for the offense. Powerful, explosive, and sneakily quick, Smith has all the traits you could look for in a defensive lineman. His ability to line up as a nose tackle or as a three tech could really help out the Saints. I think Smith would be an excellent addition to the Saints depleted defensive line.

31. Philadelphia Eagles - Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL/EDGE, Northwestern

• As we mentioned with the Eagles first pick, there will be some new faces on the defensive side of the ball for the Eagles going into next season. Though they were able to bring back key players like James Bradberry, Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, they did lose safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to Detroit and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to San Francisco this offseason, which are both massive losses for the Eagles. Not to mention players like Robert Quinn, Ndamukong Suh, and Linval Joseph may also not be coming back and you've got some decently sized holes along the defensive line. When you take a look at Howie Roseman's tenure as GM of the Eagles one thing is clear, and that is that he prioritizes building his team through the trenches. Another thing is that he likes to draft players who can sit and learn behind some key veterans before taking over in a year or two. After taking Georgia edge rusher Nolan Smith to sit and learn behind Brandon Graham, who is on a one-year deal, the Eagles dip their hand back into the defensive line-ish cookie jar and select Northwestern's Adetomiwa Adebawore with the second to last pick in the first round. Now, for a few people out there that may be questioning why I have the Eagles taking two edge rushers, or defensive ends, with their two first round picks, I can promise you I haven't forgotten who I had them take at 10, I just think this would be a very solid addition for the Eagles. As we mentioned before, the Eagles have lost some key players along their defensive line. Not only that, but they are also getting a tad bit long in the tooth at certain positions as well. Same thing with the Nolan Smith pick, the Eagles have always done a nice job at drafting players who can sit and learn for a year, or two, before taking over a dominating. Now, where Adebawore comes into play is that he is very versatile along the defensive line. At 6'2" 282 lbs., Adebawore can line up either on the outside as a defensive end or inside as a three tech. After losing the aforementioned Javon Hargrave to San Francisco, the Eagles have a hole left at the three tech position, which again, would be perfect for someone like Adebawore. One of the surprises of the combine, Adebawore ranked as the most athletic edge rusher in this years class, per the NFL. At his aforementioned 6'2" 282 lbs., Adebawore ran an insanely impressive 4.49 in the 40 yard dash, which placed him joint fourth out of all the other edge rushers in the class. Just for reference, the Eagles first pick in this mock, Nolan Smith, ran a 4.39. Running just .1 second slower with 44 lbs. on him is insanely impressive. Not to mention Adebawore also registered a 37.5" vertical and repped out 225 27 times. Dude is an absolute physical specimen. I know some people out there may question Adebawore being taken in the first round given that his career high in sacks is only five, but I promise you the dude will be worth it. He's very raw, but being placed in Philadelphia could work wonders for his career. He's got the ability, he's got the versatility, now let's see him put it all together at the next level. The Eagles love dominating in the trenches, adding players like Smith and Adebawore would definitely keep them near the top of the league in that regard.

32. Kansas City Chiefs - Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State

• Though I hate doing this, every mock draft I will try to make sure to congratulate the Kansas City Chiefs for winning another Super Bowl. No matter how much I despise the team, I will give credit when credit is due, so congratulations. Now, though the Chiefs came out on top in Super Bowl LVII, they've still got some holes on their roster, like every team in the NFL. Sure, a lot of their holes will be masked by the fact that they've got Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, but this team could possibly get even better, which is a pretty scary thing to think about. When you look at the Kansas City Chiefs, as a whole, you can point out a couple of areas in which they'd need to improve upon. To the common eye, wide receiver would be considered one of the Chiefs biggest needs, which some people could date back to last year when they traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins. Though the Chiefs copped, and in some aspects did better, without Hill, there's no denying that he would easily be the Chiefs number one recover if he were still on the roster. Kind of stating the obvious, aren't I? To counteract the loss of Hill, the Chiefs went out and signed the likes of JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scanting, while also trading for former first round pick Kadrius Toney. Though they may not have had a true number one wide receiver, discounting Kelce, the Chiefs thrived in a more open offense, which saw Patrick Mahomes hit a wider variety of receivers than he would've if Hill was still there. Now, as far as this season goes, the Chiefs have lost a couple of receivers, namely Mecole Hardman and the aforementioned JuJu Smith-Schuster, both of who are taking their talents to the AFC East, signing for the Jets and Patriots. But like they did last year, I don't think the Chiefs will overreact and take a receiver this early in the draft, as they arguably have even bigger needs on the roster. Before free agency hit, the Chiefs offensive line, namely the tackle position, could've been seen as their biggest problem area, with both Orlando. Brown and Andrew Wylie looking to play somewhere else, ultimately signing with the Bengals and Commanders. That being said, after signing former Jaguars second round pick Jawaan Taylor to a four-year deal, and reports suggesting they trust 2020 third round selection Lucas Niang to slide in opposite of him, tackle may also not be the highest priority. So what position does? Well, that may actually lie on the defensive side of the ball, namely along the defensive line. This offseason, the Chiefs released Frank Clark and let the likes of Carlos Dunlap leave in free agency, both of who were key players along the Chiefs defensive line last season. Last year, the Chiefs selected Purdue's George Karlaftis with their second first round pick, and I think they may attempt to go in that direction again, this time going for Iowa State's Will McDonald. Though McDonald doesn't necessarily fit the Chiefs recent trend of defensive ends, usually opting for more physically imposing players, but for what McDonald lacks in 'size' he makes up for with athleticism and strength. At just 6'4" 239 lbs., McDonald lined up as a defensive end in Iowa State's 3-4-ish defense. When you see an edge rusher with that size, you tend to see him played as an outside linebacker, but McDonald more than thrived playing along the defensive line, becoming the Big 12's all time career sack leader this past season, passing the great Von Miller, registering 34 throughout his career. At the combine McDonald showed off his athleticism, registering an impressive 11'0" broad jump and a 36" vertical, with his broad jump placing him joint first out of all the edge rushers at the combine. Extremely flexible, very quick, and tough as hell, McDonald is an offensive tackles nightmare coming off the edge. Again, he may not fit the Chiefs traditional defensive end mold, but I don't think he'd have any problems in their defenses. The Chiefs played against Von Miller for years, I think they'd certainly to like to have their own Von Miller coming off the edge. Will McDonald would be an excellent get for the Chiefs here in the first round.

Positions Drafted

• Quarterbacks - 5

• Running Backs - 1

• Wide Receiver - 3

• Tight Ends - 2

• Offensive Tackles - 5

• Interior Offensive Line - 0

• Interior Defensive Line - 3

• EDGE Rushers - 7

• Linebackers - 1

• Cornerbacks - 4

• Safeties - 0

Just Missed Out (20)

*alphabetical order by position

• Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama

• Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee

• Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU

• Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State

• Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia

• Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State

• John Michael Schmitz, iOL, Minnesota

• Joe Tippmann, iOL, Wisconsin

• O'Cyrus Torrence, iOL, Florida

• Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson

• Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State

• Keion White, EDGE, Georgia Tech

• Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas

• Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State

• Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State

• Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia

• Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina

• DJ Turner, CB, Michigan

• Brian Branch, S, Alabama

• Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M

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