Young got here in at 5-10 1/8 and weighed 204 kilos on the mix and did not participate within the drills, however had a terrific professional day a number of weeks later. New coach Frank Reich has talked concerning the significance of measurement on the place however Young is essentially the most NFL-ready quarterback on the board.

Stroud had a terrific professional day and it additional solidified his case as one of many two finest QBs on this draft class. The Texans would leap on the probability to take Bryce Young right here however he is gone, and whereas they could select to go in a unique course on Thursday, it is arduous to think about this crew popping out of the primary spherical with out touchdown a QB. Stroud is our QB2, and his tape — to not point out Houston’s obvious wants on the place — deserves him going right here within the draft.

The extra you watch of Wilson the extra you like his recreation. Not solely what he placed on tape at Texas Tech however his upside 2-3 years down the street. He’s lengthy, has the body so as to add weight if wanted, and he is a dominant, high-motor cross rusher who can take over video games. If the foot damage that sidelined him late within the ’22 season is 100%, he might find yourself being the primary defensive participant drafted.

Richardson was fairly spectacular at his professional day; he is constructed like a defensive finish, runs like an influence again and might throw the soccer 80 yards and make it look straightforward. His athleticism and arm energy go away a long-lasting impression once you see him in individual, as does the effortlessness with which he performs. But what he has in God-given means, he lacks in expertise, so his finest touchdown spot on the subsequent degree will probably be to a crew with a veteran quarterback who can man the reins for an additional 12 months or two till he is able to take the following step. And if managed correctly, that subsequent step might really be particular.

Pass rusher Will Anderson is the most secure choose within the draft and fills an apparent want for the Seahawks alongside their line of defense. Great participant, even higher individual, it is a straightforward choice to make right here.

Jalen Carter was arguably the very best defender on a ’21 Georgia protection that had 5 first-round picks, however off-field points will decide when he hears his identify known as. The Lions have stability on the teaching workers and within the entrance workplace, and if they will maintain Carter targeted on soccer he might find yourself being essentially the most dominant participant on this class.

Witherspoon performed at 180 kilos throughout the season however to observe him you’d swear he is nearer to 215. He’s the most effective corners on this class towards the run and he is simply nearly as good in protection. The Raiders have enormous wants within the secondary and Witherspoon edges out Christian Gonzalez to be CB1 on this mock draft.

The Falcons let CB Isaiah Oliver stroll in free company, and whereas edge rusher may very well be the goal right here, the crew traded for CB Jeff Okudah so as to add depth. As for line of defense, they added Kaden Elliss (7.0 sacks for the Saints in ’22) in free company they usually’re hoping 2022 second-rounder Arnold Ebiketie could make the leap. Gonzalez, a Colorado switch, is a big-time athlete who continues to be rising into the place. He has the dimensions, energy and pace — he ran a 4.38 40 on the mix — to line up towards NFL huge receivers; he simply wants to enhance in run help.

Paris Johnson Jr. will probably be prepared to start out within the NFL prior to Jones, however Jones’ upside is thru the roof. Either means, the plan is to maintain Justin Fields upright and permit him to construct on the progress he made throughout the second half of the ’22 season.

Let’s carry bizarre from Austin to Philly with this choose. Is it one thing of a attain to assume the Eagles would take a working again with the tenth choose? Yeah, positive. But the crew hosted Robinson on a top-30 go to, and whereas that does not assure something, it’s a signal they’re . And they need to be as a result of Robinson is particular — and he’d be an ideal match within the Eagles’ offense, even with the lack of Shane Steichen. And if the membership does not assume he’ll be on the board once they’re again on the clock at No. 30, then perhaps this is not so bizarre in any case, particularly with the highest two cross rushers and cornerbacks off the board.

The Titans added Andre Dillard and Daniel Brunskill in free company to bolster the O-line however there’s nonetheless room for enchancment. Skoronski is strong and constant, that are two of the very best issues you’ll be able to say about an offensive lineman. The largest situation he’ll face throughout the pre-draft course of will probably be arm size and whether or not his NFL future is at deal with or guard. But like he advised us on the mix, there are many NFL offensive tackles who’ve lengthy arms and battle too. That’s not the ultimate determinant of success. In Tennessee he can play inside on Day 1.

The Texans obtained their QB with the No. 2 choose, and now they provide him a legit Day 1 playmaker. Smith-Njigba, who barely noticed the sector throughout the 2022 season due to accidents, continues to be one of many high wideouts within the class. Before he shined on the Ohio St. Pro Day, it was straightforward to neglect that JSN led the 2021 Buckeyes in receptions and that corps included first-rounders Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, and future first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr.

Yeah, we all know, it has been greater than 20 years because the Packers took a large receiver within the first spherical. That does not make it proper, and Zay Flowers was the offense for BC. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs confirmed flashes throughout their rookie season, and Flowers is extra Randall Cobb than Jordy Nelson — however with the open-field elusiveness that reminds us at instances of Antonio Brown. No must overthink this choose, particularly with Jordan Love assuming the beginning QB job.

We would’ve thought-about Bijan Robinson right here had the Eagles not already taken him. Instead, the Pats assist Mac Jones by bolstering the offensive line. Johnson had a strong profession at Ohio State, the place he performed left deal with in ’22 and was the crew’s proper guard in ’21. That place flexibility might serve him properly early in his profession.

The Jets nonetheless land a proficient offensive lineman after transferring again two spots from the Rodgers commerce. Wright had Day 3 grades coming into the 2022 season and was dominant for the Vols as soon as he moved to the appropriate aspect. And he capped that off with a robust Senior Bowl week and pre-draft course of. Don’t be shocked if he makes his means into the center of Round 1.

Maryland teammate and fellow cornerback Jakorian Bennett obtained a lot of the thrill within the fall however Banks put collectively the kind of season that may land him within the first-round dialog. He’s a fluid athlete who can also be an enormous, bodily nook who can match up with NFL huge receivers.

Forbes may weigh 166 kilos however he is virtually 6-foot-1, and extra importantly, is the very best ballhawking defensive again in the complete class. He had 14 interceptions his final three seasons, together with a mind-boggling six pick-sixes.

Brents is 6-foot-3, ran a 4.53 40 on the mix and had among the many finest 3-cone and short-shuttle instances too. He’s lengthy, quick, bodily and performs with an edge and the Lions come out of the primary spherical bolstering two of the three ranges on protection.

Brian Branch is particular; he can play within the slot, close to the road of scrimmage or deep heart area. And if Nick Saban trusted him at Alabama, that is all you might want to find out about his NFL prospects. He ran a 4.58 on the mix however he performs a lot sooner than that.

We know some Seahawks followers do not love this choose right here however Torrence isn’t solely going to be a very good professional, he’ll be the newest piece in a younger, dominant offensive line that may make life simpler for each Geno Smith and Ken Walker III. A switch from Louisiana, he did not miss a beat within the SEC. Torrence was dominant for Florida final fall, he was dominant throughout Senior Bowl practices, he was dominant at his professional day, and if historical past is any information, he’ll be dominant within the NFL too.

J.C. Jackson is coming off an damage and Mike Davis is getting into the final 12 months of his deal. Asante Samuel Jr. is for actual, however the Chargers might use depth on the place. Porter is the prototypical massive, bodily cornerback who seems to be like he belongs within the NFL. He can generally get just a little too handsy downfield, however he checks lots of the bins of what groups search for when drafting DBs.

Johnston’s an above-the-rim playmaker whose athleticism and contested-catch talents place him within the working for WR1. Assuming the Ravens and Lamar Jackson get on the identical web page, discovering a No. 1 WR is on the to-do record and Johnston is coming off a dominant season for TCU.

Kancey was nearly unblockable at instances throughout the 2022 season for the Panthers and his 6-foot-1, 281-pound body will (unfairly, maybe) draw comparisons to Aaron Donald. The largest bodily distinction, nonetheless, is that whereas Donald had 32 5/8-inch arms, Kancey’s arm size got here in at a shade underneath 31 inches, and that is a serious concern when going up towards NFL offensive linemen who’ve 33-34-inch arms. That mentioned, activate the tape and present us the place arm size is a matter for Kancey, who wins persistently with twitch, pace and energy.

At 6-5, 275, Van Ness actually seems to be the half, and the expectation is that he may even placed on 10-15 extra kilos. He’s simply scratching the floor on his talents — he by no means began a recreation at Iowa — and whereas it is typically a cliche on this case it is also true: Van Ness’ finest soccer is in entrance of him and he is already a very good participant.

Matthew Stafford is 35 years previous, has battled accidents, and it would not be a shock if he selected to retire after the 2023 season. Hooker, in the meantime, would doubtless be firmly within the first-round dialog had he not torn his ACL late within the Vols season. He’s well-respected by his coaches and teammates, is a pure chief, and was a legit Heisman candidate earlier than his damage. (The Rams commerce picks No. 36 and 69 in 2023 to maneuver as much as No. 25)

We love Drew Sanders as properly however groups are actually excessive on Campbell for his management, soccer IQ, how he examined throughout the pre-draft course of, and oh yeah, his tape for the Hawkeyes in ’22. Tight finish is an choice right here, too, however the TE class is far deeper than linebacker and Campbell is a Day 1 starter.

Addison is not an enormous goal, however he is probably the most dynamic gamers within the nation who can line up anyplace. He “only” managed a 4.49 40 on the mix however the tape is the tape — and it persistently confirmed that he was usually the very best participant on the sector who can win in any respect three ranges, enjoying both outdoors or within the slot.

Kincaid obtained the all-clear medically, and there is a actual probability he finally ends up at TE1. You’re not drafting him to dam anybody — that is not his recreation — however in Cincinnati he’ll be yet one more hard-to-game-plan-for playmaker catching passes from Joe Burrow.

Murphy turned 21 in early January, and whereas we might prefer to see him play with extra consistency, his finest soccer is in entrance of him. He has all of the bodily instruments you search for in an elite edge defender and it is simple to see him in a couple of years being dominant. And that, largely, is what makes him such an attention-grabbing prospect.

Nolan Smith missed a part of the 2022 season with a pectoral damage however he is is an electrical cross rusher when wholesome. He’s additionally a freakish athlete — he ripped off a 4.39 40 on the mix (and was mad about working too gradual!). That motor is throughout his tape and he’d fill a necessity in Philly the place he might study from Haason Reddick, who was an analogous measurement popping out of Temple and is now probably the most proficient cross rushers within the league.

We have been at Levis’ professional day and he is constructed like a linebacker — and watching him throw the ball in individual is one thing to behold, you’ll be able to really hear the passes whistle. But questions stay about his means to layer the ball to all three ranges, in addition to some inconsistencies when he rolls to his left. In this, our ‘What ought to occur’ mock draft, we’ve got the Titans buying and selling again into the primary spherical to get Levis for the fifth-year choice. Ryan Tannehill is 35 and getting into the final 12 months of his contract, and it does not seem that Malik Willis is within the crew’s long-term plans. (The Titans commerce picks 41 and 72 to maneuver as much as No. 31)