Having the number 10 pick fresh off of a Super Bowl appearance is a product of great management, and Philly adds another piece to their stacked pass rushing unit in Iowa EDGE Lukas Van Ness. Daniel Jones seems to have his sights set on a megadeal, but if the front office isn't comfortable with doing anything beyond the franchise tag, Richardson could be a fascinating pickup as the long-term answer in the Big Apple. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who may have been the No. / 188 lbs. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, Alabama Minnesota / 347 lbs. 6'5" This week in . / 194 lbs. Falcons The Chiefs defense has held up this season with a lot of rookies, but it still needs upgrades. Sure, there are other pressing needs to keep this Lombardi Trophy window open in KC, but you just know that Andy Reid is going to see somebody like Washington and be enamored with pairing him with Travis Kelce and see if anybody can come up with an answer to stop the Chiefs' ever-evolving offense. After getting by with aging veterans for too long, they can use this top-15 pick to get Mayer and instantly provide some juice on third down and in the red zone. Since they were awarded the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, many believed the Chicago Bears would want to trade the selection, moving down while . / 172 lbs. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. 6'4" All Rights Reserved. The Titans released Taylor Lewan as a cap casualty, and draft his replacement in Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. Johnson had tremendous success at Ohio State in both pass blocking and run blocking and fills in nicely from Day 1 on the Tennessee line. My guess is it's a veteran, since the Raiders have the offensive skill players to compete in the AFC. New head coach Sean Payton will likely identify keeping Russell Wilson upright as a top priority in fixing the team's woeful offense. Mock Trade from Carolina Panthers / 185 lbs. With Young and Addison, this is a quality first-round haul for Houston. Emailed daily. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, the Bears are doing their "due diligence" when it comes to evaluating the top quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL draft. Jackson is currently set to reach unrestricted free agency. Speculation will run rampant about a young QB heading to Sin City, but adding any defensive piece is just as paramount for a team lacking on that side of the ball. In his latest 2023 NFL mock draft, Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports has Baltimore beefing up their offensive line with the 22nd overall pick by selecting Florida offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence. Enter Wilson, a 6-foot-6 terror off the edge who seems to live in the opposing backfield. February 16, 2023 11:10 am ET. Had the Bucs won, the Ravens would have picked at No. The Falcons ranked last in the NFL in sack percentage in 2022 (3.61%), which was actually better than their performance in 2021 (3.03%). Not so much for Eagles opponents. Tracker 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 All rights reserved. 6'4" Whichever veteran signal-caller comes to Carolina will be graced by the presence of WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who immediately fills in as a complimentary option to D.J. Hyatt has burst onto the scene during his junior season in 2022, catching 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 18.9 yards per catch. Jr Their second-round pick, along with their original fifth-round pick, however, was dealt to the Chicago Bears in exchange for linebacker Roquan Smith ahead of the 2022 trade deadline. The 2022 Biletnikoff Award winner became a household name when he torched Alabama for four touchdowns, and dazzled all season long with his playmaking ability. Baltimore has always built through defense. He'd be an immediate upgrade over impending free agent Robert Tonyan. The Baltimore Ravens have an abundance of needs entering the 2023 NFL Draft, but they will have to restock the talent pool with just five picks, compared to 11 picks last year (and six in the fourth round alone). South Carolina Iowa The debate as to who QB1 will be might end up being something that gets decided just minutes before Commissioner Roger Goodell takes the stage in Kansas City. First they shipped four-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper to the Browns for a fifth-round pick and a swap of sixth-rounders. Bresees size and physicality should translate to NFL success and in Seattle he can learn from a physical specimen in Al Woods. Copyright 2005-2023 Frank Marousek - All rights reserved. Ohio State Here, they add the physically gifted freak out of Ohio State in Dawand Jones. Mississippi State With the Raiders exploring trade options for Derek Carr -- and releasing him if none come to fruition -- a new QB will be under center in Las Vegas in 2023. Its no secret that Lamar Jackson is more effective attacking the middle of the field than the outside, so a slot receiver who is competitive after the catch would be a nice addition to the receiving corps. Panthers 15 to snag the solid yet unsexy Jared Goffin 2016. Baltimore is scheduled to pick starting at No. Texas Let Miles Sanders walk in free agency and replace him with the do-it-all running back that is Jahmyr Gibbs. One more note: There will only be 31 first-round picks this year because theDolphinswere stripped of their selection due to tampering. The Seahawks are in need of better interior offensive line play, and Schmitz is a squeaky clean center prospect with loads of experience. Jones isn't a finished product but has monstrous upside because of how springy he is at his size. Picture him in a Dallas Goedert type of role. Branch can play all over the back end and provides plenty of leadership for a team undergoing a bit of a transition. That being the case, here's our expanded projection for the first two rounds of the 2023 NFL draft: 1. Johnston never recorded eye-popping statistics in college, but he had a number of jaw-dropping plays and his size and skillset should translate to being a WR1 in the league. 6'3" . Houston went 3-13-1 in 2022 and will pick second overall. Oregon State / 175 lbs. More brilliant GM'ing from Eric DeCosta. section: | slug: nfl-mock-draft-2023-nfc-east-teams-add-offensive-weapons-ravens-select-lamar-jacksons-eventual-replacement | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Jr The Ravens like to follow their board and select the best player available, but there are three glaring needs that must be addressed in this draft: wide receiver, cornerback and pass rusher. / 193 lbs. on 2021-08-31 . According to several reports, Chicago is leaning towards trading the top selection for a haul of . Carter is the latest freakishly powerful interior disruptor out of Athens and has the ability to impact the offense on just about every snap. Sr Soph / 320 lbs. After trading T.J. Hockenson a year ago, Detroit doesnt have much to work with at the position. / 265 lbs. Baltimore sent their fifth-round pick to the Chicago Bears in the trade for Smith as well. / 232 lbs. Jr The Ravens' five draft picks are the fewest they have had since 1999 when they had four. 22 to recoup some picks lost in the Smith trade. Be sure to also check out all of our other daily fantasy football articles and analysis to help you set those winning lineups, including this new RotoBaller YouTube video: More Fantasy Football Analysis 5'11" 200:Option 1: McClendon Curtis, OT, ChattanoogaOption 2: BJ Thompson, EDGE, Stephen F. AustinOption 3: Jake Bobo, WR, UCLA. Plus, the Detroit Lions nab a quarterback. Eric DeCosta and his predecessor Ozzie Newsome have been huge advocates of gaining extra selections through compensatory picks, but the Ravens dont have that at their disposal this offseason. Head coach Brian Daboll did wonders in developing Josh Allen and would have even more to work with in the talented ex-Gator. Clemson 3 pick, which is one spot ahead of . / 275 lbs. Iowa 1 - Ravens own pick2 - Ravens own pick3 - Ravens own pick4 - Ravens own pick5 - Ravens own pick6 - Ravens own pick7 - Ravens own pick. / 347 lbs. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, thanks to a last-second comeback win by the Houston Texans in Week 18, the Chicago Bears have . here's a look at who could go where in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft: Instead, they go wide receiver at No. Ravens select an offensive lineman in CBS Sports' mock draft. Texas A&M Kansas City has had strong offensive line play the past few seasons, but Andrew Wylie is an impending free agent. Rush defense was a bit of an issue for the Jags during key stretches last year. Washington currently has 6 picks in the 2023 NFL draft, but they are expected to receive comp picks for departed free agents Brandon Scherff (3rd round) and Tim Settle (6th round) per Over the Cap . Whoever is under center for Green Bay in 2023 would benefit from Michael Mayer's blocking prowess, reliable hands and ability to get open in the biggest of moments. Either way, there's a good chance Young's odds rise to -300 ($300 wins $100) or higher in the next few weeks. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The loss by the Tampa Buccaneers put them ahead of Baltimore because the Ravens (10-7) had a better regular-season record. Cowboys The Lions get an instant T.J. Hockenson replacement in Mayer, who joins a fun offense in Detroit. The Lions defense played much better the second half of the season, but it still needs more upgrades if it's going to become a consistent contender in the NFC North. In a previous mock draft, ESPN's Mel Kiper had the . 6'4" Florida He can learn from one of the best in Cameron Jordan. He offers a similar build to Hill along with strong college production. Oregon. Broderick Jones has the frame and the athletic skillset to adequately protect whichever veteran QB is under center in 2023. As of mid-January, the Vikings have picks in the following rounds: First round, 24th pick (23rd overall selection) Third . Colts get: No. Jr Names to watch next week are Drew Sanders of Arkansas, Jack Campbell of Iowa, Henry To'oTo'o of Alabama, Noah Sewell of Oregon and Ivan Pace Jr. of Cincinnati. / 310 lbs. 5th Round: Approximately No. If the worst comes to pass for this partnership, Baltimore might attempt to tag and trade Jackson and get early-round capital back. 6'2" Given that so many teams are desperate for a franchise quarterback, the Bears will get a great haul for . An outside receiver opposite Rashod Bateman is needed, but this is a weak class of not only outside receiver draftees but free agents as well. His size and technical ability will allow for that as he teams up with an old bookend in Nicholas Petit-Frere down in Nashville. Well update this post as necessary over the course of time. / 305 lbs. Bijan Robinson is the best running back prospect we have seen since Saquon Barkley and he would excel in a Dallas uniform. Stroud - QB, Ohio State Jr Levis has all the physical tools to be a franchise guy and could be a great developmental project for new head coach Frank Reich. 4, Pick 124 Ravens own pickRd. J.J. Watt has ridden off into the sunset, and the team needs some new building blocks up front on defense. Texas Tech Ravens safeties coach headed to UCLA to become defensive coordinator. Anthony Rizzuti. Another Joey Porter in Pittsburgh. All Rights Reserved. Baylor The Vikings dip into the receiver well to complement Justin Jefferson. Their second-round pick, along with their original fifth-round pick, however, was dealt to the Chicago Bears in exchange for linebacker Roquan Smith ahead of the 2022 trade deadline. Gonzalez immediately becomes the most physically talented player in the Steelers secondary and fans question how the 6-2 athletic freak fell to them at pick 17. / 200 lbs. Jr 6'5" Brown and Marquise Brown on draft night. The Ravens struck gold in the fifth round of the 2016 draft when they selected pass rusher Matthew Judon. Sr Minnesota hopes by instilling his aggression into their defense they can start to build something defensively. Unless Chicago drafts a quarterback, it will trade out of this pick, holding it for a king's ransom to the highest bidder. In the trade, the Bears get this pick, the Colts' selections in Round 2 and Round 4 along with a 2024 first-round pick and third-round pick, plus a 2025 second-round choice. The Ravens have been steadfast in their desire to keep Lamar Jackson. Will Deadly January Car Accident Tank Jalen Carters Draft Stock? With that in mind, Las Vegas adds protection for its future signal-caller in the form of Paris Johnson Jr., who was dominant at left tackle for the Buckeyes this season after moving over from right guard. Welcome to the first round, Saints. / 200 lbs. Secondary needs are interior offensive line (left guard), defensive line, developmental offensive lineman, running back depth and possibly backup quarterback if restricted free agent Tyler Huntley moves on. 1 overall recruit in the nation but didn't always play to that standard and was dinged up relatively often in college. Florida General Manager Eric DeCosta said the Ravens have four to six different plans based on what happens over the next 10 days. Will Baltimore trade back in order to obtain more in the 2023 NFL Draft? First, the Houston Texans, fearing the divisional rival Indianapolis Colts will jump ahead of them for a quarterback, eliminate that possibility by swapping picks with the Bears and getting their choice at the game's most important position. 2023 Notes. Round by round results of the 2023 NFL Draft, including rookie contract details. Kincaid immediately steps in and becomes a security blanket for Jared Goff in a highly-efficient Detroit offense. Jr Most recent mock draft update: 2/9/2023. Arkansas General manager Eric DeCosta discussed a need for cover corners at the NFL Combine, admitting he gave head coach John Harbaugh 10 cornerbacks to watch and scout throughout the pre-draft process. Jr 16, who Trapasso calls an ultra . Branch is everywhere in the secondary, a classic playmaker who can man any position on the back end. With Marcus Peters expected to be a salary cap casualty and the Ravens lofty expectations of their secondary, cornerback is their top choice of the draft. 6'4" It was in 2005, when they selected wide receiver Mark Clayton out of Oklahoma. Smith-Njigba could wind up being a steal when all is said and done given what he brings to the table. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. The Ravens sent their 2023 second- and fifth-round picks to the Chicago Bears in exchange for Roquan Smith. February 23, 2023 3:30 pm PT. In drafting C.J. The Saints are back in the first round after trading away former head coach Sean Payton to Denver, and here they go with Clemson product Myles Murphy. Sr The NFL Scouting Combine is here, and despite increased rumors of a trade, the Chicago Bears still hold the No.1 overall pick for the 2023 draft. If so, they nab a player at pick 13 who otherwise would have been a surefire top 5 selection. 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