Instead of forcing the situation, the franchise will continue to build in the most Pete Carroll way ever. But it's a worthwhile exercise to see who is worth keeping an eye on in the college ranks as well as what a team could look like in a year. The 2021 second-round draftee was relatively overlooked because of his numbers at Stanford but ended up putting up better numbers than every other rookie outside of Mac Jones. Either way, he's an elite pass-blocker. Defensive linemen Travon Walker, Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt all heard their names called among this year's top 28 selections, and deservedly so. The move signals a failure of epic proportions, at least from an organizational standpoint. However, the depth chart is nebulous beyond that point since Marvin Jones Jr. is a free agent after this season, and Laviska Shenault Jr. hasreportedlybeen on the trade block. Browns 2023 NFL mock draft: Way, way, way too early edition Share this article 791 shares Jared Mueller follow May 2, 2022 7:29 am ET The dust has settled, just barely, on the. They may not for Adderley. Still, it's fun to see which prospects have already put themselves on the NFL radar. The Detroit Lions selected defensive prospects with a certain mentality during the 2022 draft. Oklahoma's Marvin Mims is the exact opposite of Metcalf physically. Northwestern's Peter Skoronski will endure the same exact treatment fellow Wildcat Rashawn Slater once did. At 22.0 yards per reception last year, the 2020 second-team All-Big 12 performer ranked second among wide receivers with 30 or more catches. The Hurricanes passer took over from injured D'Eriq King and never gave the job up. Downs may not be a bigger target like the Packers prefer, but his ability to work in space and create after the catch should be a welcome addition alongside Watson. He uses great technique to shut down opposing receivers and only gave up 184 yards across 11 games, per PFF. A lull occurred this year with no first-round tight ends taken. If the Falcons find themselves picking this early in the 2023 draft with both C.J. If the Chiefs are going to protect Mahomes for the foreseeable future and still be able to afford some veterans to help them contend, they will have to continue to draft offensive linemen. Micah Parsons is on track to becoming a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate. After parting ways with James Bradberry this offseason, Big Blue would love what he brings to the table across from Adoree' Jackson. . The Kansas City Chiefs have poured resources into their offensive line since watching Patrick Mahomes run for his life at Super Bowl LV. The 2023 draft cycle is underway, with Bleacher Report's first projection for the next class. 1 of 32 1. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Adam. 20 in the first round is the latest a QB has been picked since 1997. However, he is coming off a torn ACL that cost him his entire 2021 season. Harold Landry III earned a five-year $87.5 million contract with his breakout 2021 campaign. The Tennessee Titans drafted Nicholas Petit-Frere in this year's third round as the possible long-term solution at left tackle and should be developed as Taylor Lewan's potential replacement. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner simply takes over games. The Jets already have Quinnen Williams and drafted a first-round edge prospect in Jermaine Johnson. General manager Brad Holmes could have made the mistake of jumping on a prospect just so the team had someone in place beyond Jared Goff. Jerod Mayo became the first in 2008. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is a Shanahan protege and looking for his version of Mack. Coin flips broke any ties, and the slotting had to be adjusted slightly to fit the traditional draft set up (i.e., an even amount of teams from both conferences making the playoffs). The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft is officially in the books. Kayvon Thibodeaux could wind up being the best pass-rusher, while Evan Neal is an elite tackle prospect. The theme of this move draft are. He's given up just 18 catches for 293 yards on 38 targets, per PFF. A healthy season could very well place Boutte in the same conversation as Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jordan Addisonboth of whom are top-10 picks in this projection. General manager Ryan Poles basically eschewed the position during this year's draft, with Velus Jones Jr. being the lone addition as a third-round selection. National Football Scoutingthe organization that runs the NFL combinehanded out early rankings for the top 25 players in the 2023 draft class to NFL teams. Given the trade capital teams gave up to get an elite receiver and the contracts that have been handed out to the stars at the position, seen with Tyreek Hill's four-year, $120 million contract, it's a worthwhile investment to take one this early. The well-known analyst for the former world-wide leader decided to provide guesses in a 2023 mock draft. The Penn State transfer will present intriguing potential to run a huddle. "There's a reason he was named the most outstanding player of the spring tonight by our staff along with Zacch Pickens. by the NCAA) and tied for first in the country with six forced fumbles. So the Cowboys know better than anyone what kind of impact an elite linebacker who can rush the passer can make. How good the defense is will determine the team's ceiling as they try to navigate the postseason with several explosive offenses in the AFC. "We also felt like he was a tackle, but to his credit, he wanted to get on the field last year. Sewell can be a defensive centerpiece. Still, the Heisman Trophy winner can give the Lions franchise new life. So, without further ado, here is our Detroit Lions 'Way-Too-Early' 2023 NFL Mock Draft (Vol. He was a standout on a defensive line that produced three first-round picks this season in Travon Walker, Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt. Two Ohio State wide receivers heard their names called among the top-11 picks in this year's draft class. Alongside James, Joseph can be a ball-hawking running mate who will allow the Chargers defensive staff and head coach Brandon Staley to remain creative with their coverage calls. Bringing in Terron Armstead and Connor Williams were good steps toward improving an offensive line that was dreadful last season. The 6'4", 253-pound underclassman managed 11 sacks (with. Carter was the first name on the list, per Albert Breer of MMQB. Tanner McKee's statistics aren't likely to make a huge impression. Last season, the underclassman simultaneously led the nation's running backs in the highest rate ofmissed tackles forcedand highestpasser rating when targetedas a receiver, according to Pro Football Focus. Head coach/offensive guru Mike McDaniel can do a lot of thing things with that type of talent. Second, the team owns a pair of first-round picks. In this scenario, the Seattle Seahawks grab their future quarterback with a top-10 selection. Jaquelin Roy could be that inside presence. The Indianapolis Colts have essentially been a veteran quarterback carousel since Andrew Luck's retirement in 2018. Fortunately for the Wildcats, he was good enough to step right into Big Ten competition, earning second-team all-conference honors. He's going to have to learn how to hone those tools into being an efficient quarterback. McKee is reminiscent of fellow Stanford quarterback and current Texans quarterback Davis Mills. Also, the team's tight end-centric offense added Charlie Kolar and Isaiah Likely. The senior has experience on both the right and left side, so if the Chiefs can't come to a long-term agreement with Brown, he would be a candidate to play on the blind side. But the former No. The Los Angeles Chargers may be forced to make a decision next offseason. The league gave a resounding lukewarm reception to the quarterback class. That's why it shouldn't be surprising if they take a prospect like Noah Daniels higher than most will have him ranked. Skoronski is listed at 6'4", 294 pounds but, like Slater, makes up for his lack of ideal size with smooth movement and a propensity for violently engaging defenders. The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock, of course, but they're not the most interesting team in this draft. The same one reserved for the Super Bowl champs every spring. Sewell became the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2020. 96.6. Plus, the wide-9 is an important position in defensive coordinator Gus Bradley's scheme as he takes over for Matt Eberflus. 3. Granted, Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson certainly drew their fair share of attention, and the 20-year-old target must now enter the season as the player every single opponent will be trying to stop. The Arizona Cardinals' defensive front was dealt a major blow with the departure of Chandler Jones. While those two could undoubtedly turn out to be good players, the team could still use a blue-chip prospect. The 25-year-old Humphrey has earned one All-Pro nod (2019), two Pro Bowl appearances (2019 and 2020) and allowed just a 53.6 percent completion rate in 2021. He has since transferred to Alabama, where Nick Saban has shown a knack for developing defensive backs. With the top-three quarterbacks already off the board, the Seattle Seahawks find themselves in a bit of a bind. With that thought in mind, safety jumps to the forefront. Desmond Ridder shouldn't be discounted as a possible solution at quarterback for the Falcons. The Carolina Panthers just made a move for Baker Mayfield, but they aren't tied down to the Browns quarterback. Drafting for need isn't necessarily high on the priority list for the organization. We'll assume he stays in that position, even though he already wore out his welcome at two previous stops. Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman believes strongly in building through the trenches, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. The opportunity to draft Myles Murphy would give them the chance to exercise that option and maintain the kind of hard-nosed approach to the front seven they like. A season-ending ankle injury derailed Boutte's 2021 campaign. in the 2020 class. He took over blindside duties as a true freshman when Slater opted out of the 2020 campaign and never looked back. A full season as a starter with continued production at the previous levels will cause Van Dyke's draft stock to skyrocket. Johnson's versatility and athleticism would give the Eagles secondary an added dimension and a building block for the future. The 2023 NFL Draft season is nearly upon us. His 81 quarterback pressures were the most by an edge defender since 2014, according to, General manager Terry Fontenot chose Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder in the third round of this year's draft. That first-round pick worked out pretty well for the Vikings. "Cam has a great personality. In this case, that means targeting one of college football's top receivers in Jordan Addison. Even if they're both fully healthy throughout the 2022 campaign, Smith turns 30 later this year, and they have a combined salary-cap hit of $22.8 million in 2023 with no guaranteed salary on the books. Even those teams with significant needs didn't force their hands and draft a prospect just to take one. The New York Giants aren't in a good financial position because of their cornerbacks. After giving up a conditional fifth-round pick and paying just $5 million of his salary, the relationship between Mayfield and the Panthers could be short-lived, especially only being under contract through the 2022 season. 2023 NFL Draft Big Board: A Way Too Early Top 40. The reigning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year is well-worth this selection after finishing top-five last season in completion percentage (71.9), passing yards (4,435), touchdown passes (44) and quarterback rating (186.6). But the Commanders won't take the next step as a franchise without a more talented secondary. The junior became a full-time starter last season and thrived when asked to cover the slot and play downhill. Mayer is more of a powerful tight end who provides a big-bodied target but has less upside after the catch. He suffered a. in 2021, though, then transferred to Alabama. In this scenario, the Seahawks prefer the immense arm talent of Van Dyke. The Ohio State Buckeyes are laying claim to being Wide Receiver U lately. Here is the projected first-round order, per Tankathon. For the Kansas City Chiefs, they don't have a long-term contract with current left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., and Lucas Niang remains a question mark on the other side. "His arms aren't long enough to play offensive tackle. 155 Comments. He can be the spearhead the system requires at center. The only knock on Young has is his less-than-ideal size at 6'0", 194 pounds. As such, it's important to start early on evaluations and what may come almost a full year from now. Houston Texans: C.J. The Las Vegas Raiders have a dangerous duo of outside pass-rushers in Chandler Jones and Maxx Crosby. Georgia's Kelee Ringo can provide both as an impressively built 6'2", 205-pound defensive back. If Roy is going to cement his status as a first-round prospect worthy of a first-half selection, he will have to grow into a bigger role. The 2022 NFL draft may have just concluded and we may still be a few months away from the 2022 college football season, but that doesn't stop the football world from looking ahead. Both Derwin James and Nasir Adderley are free agents after this year. What they are missing is a defender who commands double-teams on the interior. They took fellow LSU defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. with a fourth-round selection this year, but Roy has a much bigger upside. The Detroit Lions made the smart play by avoiding the quarterback class this year. Mayo is now the Patriots inside linebackers coach. 1 depending on how things shake out. 1 overall pick is still a viable starter, albeit a lower-tier option. May 3, 2022 9:17 am CT. Alexa, play Sicko Mode. 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