There are corners I like more than Elam in this spot, but Linderbaum is already off the board. 31. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to hit their 2023 NFL draft class out of the park, and the best way to make that happen is to acquire more dart throws by trading down from the No. 12. Talent wins out over size concerns. So let's go ahead and give the Jets the cover man who very well might've been the first CB off the board in the 2020 draft if he'd been eligible. He's elusive in the open field and has the speed to separate from coverage. Well, the simulator served us up quite the predicament here, since both players have already come off the board -- and most likely will be gone by this point on April 28, as well. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. 7, so Karlaftis is the pick. Click here for Trapasso's full mock draft. I actually think he'd be willing to move down again here and get Bresee a few picks later, but I'm not going to force it. 24. He's also very sure-handed. Well, this is an absolute no-brainer. But the Jaguars also have guard Ben Bartch coming back from a knee injury and could use a high-end interior blocker to pair with Brandon Scherff and help create lanes for Travis Etienne. Sanders has some of the same off-ball/edge versatility; pairing those two would give Dan Quinn a chance to get very creative and keep opposing offenses guessing. 77: Cole Strange, Offensive Line, Chattanooga. Carolina Panthers (from Arizona): QB C.J. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah has four quarterbacks going in Round 1 -- including three in the top 10. 1 overall pick but has indicated per reports that they are open to trading the pick to a team that wants to select a quarterback. Witherspoon isn't the biggest corner available but he's got the confidence needed at that position and plenty of athleticism. Big Blue Kickoff Live 2/24 | Dynamics of the Coaching Staff Picks 25-31 48:06 - Mock draft recap. Sean Payton trade details: What the Broncos gave up for the coach ", Analysis: "The Giants are desperate for some explosiveness at receiver. Here are the top 25 wide receiver prospects in this years draft class according to the consensus big board. And ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. thinks theres a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said feat once again. The big-bodied wideout with contested-catch and red-zone ability provides Washington with a great complement to McLaurin -- and he fits in with Wentz' off-schedule (and sometimes-risky) play at quarterback. Freeland (6-8, 305 pounds) earned third-team All-American recognition last season after starting 13 games with the Cougars. Minnesota Vikings 2022 NFL Mock Draft The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era with a brand new head coach and general manager. The Titans have a terrific trio of pass rushers up front, with Harold Landry and Bud Dupree coming off the edge while Jeffery Simmons causes havoc from the interior. All Rights Reserved. 23. On Monday, Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema published his two-round, pre-combine 2023 NFL mock draft, which featured three quarterbacks selected with the first three picks. ", Analysis: "Johnston is an explosive vertical playmaker that should give Jones a big target to throw to and make things easier for him in the passing game. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. In it, multiple trades near the top take place. The short answer: Probably. Please check your email for a confirmation. He's an upside prospect, no doubt, but it's hard to not get excited about the ultra-smooth and explosive aspects of his game. Minnesota has drafted at No. Jordan Davis at 6-foot-6 and 340 pounds put on a performance for the ages. When it's all said and done I think White may be a riser who goes closer to the middle of the round, but in my mocks he has made it here both times and the Vikings are the beneficiary again. New York Jets: T Broderick Jones, Georgia. BUT, with a potential top-10 pick in Johnson still available here, GM Jon Robinson can't turn down the value of taking the best available player here. The point value difference is only 300, so the Commanders only have to give up their second-round pick, number 47 overall. The Vikings halt the fall of Stingley, who was once considered the consensus No. The team owning the first pick in the draft ostensibly already has a young franchise quarterback; there are several quarterbacks in this year's draft who could reasonably be considered worthy of that top pick; and there are multiple teams desperate enough at the game's most important position to make a dramatic move. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. They throw in a 2024 sixth to make up the difference. The last time the first pick in the draft was dealt was 2016, when the Rams traded up to get quarterback Jared Goff. This year, the fireworks could start right away due to a relatively uncommon set of circumstances. For more draft content, check out our latest prospect rankings and mock drafts, as well as our new weekly podcast, "With the First Pick," featuring former Vikings In a previous mock draft, ESPNs Mel Kiper had the Broncos selecting Foskey in the first round. He was one of the best wideouts in the nation for an explosive Buckeyes offense that also featured star wide receivers and We gave Philly an interior offensive lineman at No. The PFF mock draft simulator lists team needs next to every pick, and for the Texans at No. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Three quarterbacks land in different spots in Scott Smith's last mock draft but the board at the end of the round remains roughly the same and the Buccaneers once again take an edge rusher with a big upside, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. It is the question as old as time with Minnesota, which comes first: the cornerback or the edge rusher? 13. The Commanders move up from the 16th spot, trading with the Eagles. Following New Orleans' failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson -- and the subsequent re-signing of Jameis Winston -- a quarterback would make plenty of sense here. Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. The predicted pick at No. This sim clearly aims to support the current QB, as opposed to choosing a new one, offering up two OT options to pair with Taylor Moton. The transition hasn't always been seamless for young receivers acclimating to QB Aaron Rodgers, but Burks' Swiss Army Knife skill set could alleviate some of those issues. Hamilton is going to be a fantastic player in the league, and the Lions need as many guys of this caliber as they can get. Some analysts have Wilson ranked ahead of Murphy and he play with a bit more power. A strong performance at the NFL combine should help vault him up in the draft, including possibly into the top 10. There are still questions about his lateral agility and movement freedom, but his strength was borderline dominant at the Senior Bowl. That said, I personally feel the need was higher elsewhere, particularly at edge rusher, with high-level prospects like Travon Walker and Kayvon Thibodeaux still available. Buffalo Bills: RB Bijan Robinson, Texas. Click here for Fragoza's full mock draft. Things haven't quite worked out for the last first-round wideout the Patriots picked, N'Keal Harry, but that shouldn't scare Bill Belichick away from selecting a much more refined player. 33 through No. Stingley's name will gain traction once again after his pro day next month, and the Vikings are a team in need of a talented cornerback to tighten up the pass defense. 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Colts add a QB after Carson Wentz trade, Malik Willis a top-3 pick Following draft stock movement from the Combine, this 3-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft aims to decipher where top prospects will land in April. Kirk Cousins' one-year, fully guaranteed extension tells me the Vikings are totally out on this year's quarterback class. That's enough to keep him ahead of Florida State's Jermaine Johnson II and Georgia's Travon Walker as the Vikings pick at No. John Schmeelk and Paul Dottino look at the latest mock drafts ahead of the NFL Combine. The Buckeye playmaker represents the best all-around wideout in a class that features a lot of different flavors at the position. These days, when I'm not eating, sleeping or yapping on NFL Network, I'm mock drafting. Green played all over the offensive line during his career at Texas A&M, so he can give the Bills some depth at tackle as a bonus. 20. This weeks NFL combine will greatly impact draft boards, as prospects move up and down based on their performances at the 2023 NFL Combine. This week, the football world gathers in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Eagles Receive: 23rd Overall (245), 87th Overall (48) = Each draft cycle, I have five NFL mock drafts, with the final 5.0 mock draft being a full, seven-round projection. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois. 64. 1 overall 2025 prospect loves Georgia a lot, Georgia football recruiting: The many many things DawgNation learned at the Under Armour Atlanta camp, Georgia football podcast: The NFL draft could reinforce what makes UGA culture special, Glenn Schumann to remain at Georgia after interviewing with Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Carter to reportedly not workout for teams at 2023 NFL Combine. I love the idea of the Saints upgrading at wideout to give Michael Thomas (assuming he's healthy) and Jameis Winston some help. There is no offseason in the NFL. Well, he did that and then some, then he dominated the Senior Bowl, and followed that up with an electric workout in Indy. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have plenty of pressure on him to deliver in the 2022 NFL Draft. He's a complete defender with range, coverage ability, run-stopping prowess and some pass-rush juice. Several of those QB-needy teams also have new head coaches, which seems like the perfect time to start over with a talented rookie. Georgia is tied with Ohio State for the most players in Kipers mock draft with three. Click here for Stackpole's full mock draft. Yes, Karlaftis is already gone, but if Walker remains on the board for the Vikings' pick, they'll be off the clock about as quickly as it takes new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to write the Georgia product's name on the card. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. Consequently, pass rusher is not high on Tennessee's priority list. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Pre-combine picks. Foskey (6-5, 265 pounds) was a defensive end in college but he would presumably transition to outside linebacker if selected by an NFL team that runs a base 3-4 defense. The NFL draft expert does have some questions about Washington, specifically as to why he didnt have a higher usage rate in the Georgia passing game. That's actually a bit of an overpay but its worth it. 3. Bresee has had some medical concerns but that could be alleviated at the Combine. Vikings edge defender Danielle Hunter's future in Minnesota is to be determined, but regardless of the outcome, the Vikings need to add premium edge rush talent. That's a good thing, because quarterback Mac Jones regressed last season. Elam is already gone in this draft, but I could definitely see the Chiefs looking at a cornerback after watching Charvarius Ward sign with the 49ers in free agency. The trade details are noted above. Watch it here Who would have thought that the most impressive combine performance would come from a defensive tackle? My favorite route runner in this class, Olave also showcased speed to burn with his 4.39 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. McDuffie certainly qualifies as a possible future star. Which way could the Minnesota Vikings go with their 2022 NFL Draft selections at the all-important bye week? 12. 1.) 29. ", Analysis: "Hyatt exploded onto the scene in Tennessee's vertical tempo offense, catching 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns, all while averaging a clean 18.9 yards per catch. Philadelphia Eagles (from Washington): CB Joey Porter Jr. 6. Simultaneously, draft season is in full swing. 5. Did you miss Peyton Manning's Super Bowl commercial? The predicted pick at No. WATCH: Peyton Manning's son, Marshall, shows off strong arm at the Pro Bowl, Sean Payton trade details: What the Broncos gave up for the coach, 5 worst coaches in Denver Broncos history, Every time the Broncos have used a franchise tag in the past, 12 ex-Broncos coaches who joined other NFL teams this offseason, 8 players Broncos should let walk during NFL free agency, 2023 NFL mock draft: Broncos select OT and OLB in 3rd round, Gallery: Broncos' top draft picks from the last 12 NFL combines, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Nevertheless, that one season is a very strong one, as Ojabo racked up 42 quarterback pressures and earned an 87.3 pass-rush grade despite hardly playing before 2021. 67 and 68 overall). The Patriots offense has had an elite slot receiver for much of the last 15 or so years between Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. We circle back to an original pick for the Buccaneers in our last mock draft before the real thing. Quarterback: Is someone going to bet the franchise on a big trade up to draft a QB? Moore would be another boost to a wide receiver room that saw a rookie excel down the stretch last year in Amon-Ra St. Brown. Ojabo wasn't the unstoppable force I'd expected at the combine, but he was still pretty dang good; a 4.55-second 40 at 255 pounds and solid numbers in both the broad and vertical jumps. Compensatory picks have not been assigned and will not be included in this exercise. And in this projection, we get a second-round quarterback run, with Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and Matt Corral all coming off the board. Murphy is quick off the ball and has a well-developed arsenal of pass-rush moves. 12 overall twice in team history, selecting quarterback Christian Ponder in 2011 and running back (and Vikings Ring of Honor member) Chuck Foreman back in 1973. After transferring from Georgia, Johnson had a fantastic season at Florida State. Detroit Lions: LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson. We've got a little run on cornerbacks coalescing here, as the Steelers add to a secondary that might not be able to keep Cameron Sutton. This would give Atlanta the best cornerback duo in the NFC South -- and perhaps eventually, the league. Last season, he caught 78 balls for 1,077 yards and 12 TDs while forcing a bunch of missed tackles. It's very possible that Gardner won't last until the 12th pick, but if he does, this would be an easy choice for new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. I still think the addition of Sanders especially with Leighton Vander Esch a potential free agency loss would help the Cowboys get the most out of their best player, Micah Parsons. Lets look at the latest Vikings Mock Draft here at NFL Mocks, which features a quarterback, and help on defense. Skoronski didn't fall far before grabbing the ledge in Tennessee with those short arms. He can line up anywhere on Minnesota's front for new defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and can be downright disruptive. Gardner would be an ideal replacement for Patrick Peterson in Minnesota. 12: George Karlaftis, Edge Rusher, Purdue. 23. Trading down in the first round is one of his favorite things to do and the Seahawks hadn't done so since 2019! Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. Kaiir Elam CB Florida To view Easterlings complete three-round NFL mock draft, visit Draft Wire. At 6-6 and 341 pounds, Davis' freakish athleticism is quite rare -- and his presence would command enough attention from opposing offenses that it could free up J.J. Watt to maximize his impact in Year 2 with the Cards. The predicted pick at No. I love his leadership and play-making ability, but the Commanders need more options for newly acquired QB Carson Wentz. 2 overall, so I don't think safety registers as a need with the final pick of the round. WebBut in 2021, as Kiper noted above, Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. ", Analysis: "Isaiah Hodgins opened eyes late in the season, and Wan'Dale Robinson will be back from a torn ACL, but adding a lengthy playmaker with burst and 50-50 skills makes sense. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee. Carolina trades up to third pick. While he didn't post a supreme statistical line over the course of his career at Washington, that's largely because teams simply didn't throw at him. 18. 1 overall pick, Trevor Lawrence) and defense. You betcha the Vikings can look to Fargo for someone who [can] boost Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen as an outside size-speed prospect to take advantage of Kirk Cousins' big arm in Kevin O'Connell's offense. The Minnesota Vikings By James Fragoza March 11, 2022 Jump around this article Click to show Wonnum, but Johnson can be a third impact player on their front. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks predicts the Bills and Giants will add wide receivers as they seek deeper playoff runs next season. I'm sticking to my six-shooters here. Watson is rising fast after putting on a freak show at the combine. Most -- if not all -- general managers will tell you that they always employ a BPA strategy, but you know need plays a role at some point. This is our third crack at predicting how the first round will play out this April; I gave it a shot two weeks ago and Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix gave us her first mock last week. 8, but PFF's BPA option would still be quite a score for a team that hit on corner in the first round of the 2020 draft with A.J. Now, let the hard evaluation of QB Daniel Jones truly begin. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. Weakest? In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter sees six trades taking place in Round 1, including three that involve the Chicago Bears. Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph are all set to hit free agency. 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