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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Trading No. 3 Pick - The Draft Network

We are just about two and a half weeks away from the start of the 2023 NFL Draft. The pre-draft process has just about wrapped up for all of the prospects with all-star events, the NFL Scouting Combine, and Pro Days all finished. Some players used those opportunities to boost their NFL draft stock in a big way as the picture of this draft class comes into focus. Not everything is certain yet though, so here’s my first take on a 2023 NFL Mock Draft.

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1. Carolina Panthers (via CHI)

C.J. Stroud QB, Ohio State

The Panthers have needed stability at the quarterback position for years now. This year, they decided it was so important that they traded up to the No. 1 overall pick. C.J. Stroud has been the favorite (or co-favorite) to be the first player selected in the 2023 NFL Draft since the Panthers moved up, and for good reason. If you look back at his track record, new head coach Frank Reich likes his big, tall, pocket-passing quarterbacks. That’s what Stroud is, and that’s why Carolina takes him first overall.

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2. Houston Texans

Will Anderson Jr. EDGE, Alabama

The Texans are not ready to draft a quarterback with the current roster. I believe that drafting a quarterback with the second overall pick in this draft would be setting him up to fail without a strong receiving corps to support him on the offensive side of the ball nor a sturdy defense that can help out across the line of scrimmage. They have the future draft capital to trade up for a quarterback next year (if they’re not already in line to get one). Will Anderson Jr. is the No. 1 overall athlete here at The Draft Network because of an unbelievable set of traits on the edge. Let’s give first-time head coach DeMeco Ryans the best defensive weapon available to build this defense around.

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3. Tennessee Titans (via ARI)*

Bryce Young QB, Alabama

TEN receives: No. 3 overall pick
ARI receives: No. 11 overall, 2024 1st-round pick, 2024 3rd-round pick, and 2025 1st-round pick

In a trade modeled after the 49ers’ trade up to the No. 3 overall pick two years ago, Tennessee trades up eight spots to get their franchise guy. The Titans are not going to sit on their hands and watch as a top quarterback in the class falls right into the laps of their divisional rival Colts, especially when they need help at the position themselves. Ryan Tannehill will be 35 by the start of the 2023 season, and last year’s decision to draft a “project quarterback”—Malik Willis—has not played out well so far for Tennessee. With Bryce Young, the Titans get a safe quarterback option with excellent accuracy, ball placement, high football IQ, and improvisational skills that would give the Titans their quarterback of the future and one who can compete for the starting job immediately.

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4. Indianapolis Colts

Will Levis QB, Kentucky

General manager Chris Ballard needs to get the Colts a young quarterback that can start immediately and put an end to the cycle of veteran options that haven’t panned out if he wants to keep his job. After losing bidding wars for the first and now third overall picks, Ballard takes Will Levis, the one quarterback left with the most immediate starting potential after his years in pro-style offenses at Kentucky. New head coach Shane Steichen will get another chance to develop a high-ceiling, dual-threat quarterback in Indianapolis.

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5. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)

Anthony Richardson QB, Florida

While the Seahawks did just extend veteran quarterback Geno Smith after a fantastic season, he will be 33 in October and could regress to the mean after 2022—which is why the Seahawks built themselves an “out” in Smith’s contract after 2023. Anthony Richardson falls to No. 5 after a wild first four picks and gives Seattle their long-term franchise quarterback option that can start as soon as 2024 with a year of development behind Smith. The freak athleticism the Florida product could bring to the Seahawks’ quarterback position down the road is too enticing for head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider to pass up. If there’s any franchise or head coach to trust with getting the most out of Richardson, it might be the Seahawks and Carroll.

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6. Detroit Lions

Jalen Carter IDL, Georgia

A whirlwind top five picks give the Lions some pause as they consider if they, too, want to take a quarterback for the future (*cough Hendon Hooker cough*). Ultimately, they take a swing at another one of the best athletes in the draft class and one that fills a position of need. After locking down the edges of their defensive line in last year’s draft, Detroit adds Jalen Carter to the interior—a supremely talented defensive weapon that can bring it with his raw power and athleticism.

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7. Las Vegas Raiders

Christian Gonzalez CB, Oregon

The Raiders shift their attention to the defense after balking at trading up for a young quarterback. Christian Gonzalez is an absolute lockdown cornerback with all of the athleticism to be the Raiders’ No. 1 cornerback and day one starter. With Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones up front rushing the passer, Gonzalez would lock down the secondary and give the Raiders a more formidable passing defense.

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8. Atlanta Falcons

Tyree Wilson EDGE, Texas Tech

Since 2018, the Falcons have not finished above the bottom 10 in sacks once. In 2021 and 2022, they finished last and second-to-last, respectively, in the stat. Tyree Wilson has an outstanding ceiling as a pass rusher who can play on the edge and reduce inside. He’s a physically-dominating defender that can make an immediate impact against the run and pass on a very needy Atlanta front seven.

9. Chicago Bears (via CAR)

Myles Murphy EDGE, Clemson

Second-year general manager Ryan Poles did a good job shoring up the linebacker portion of the Bears’ front seven with some big signings in free agency. Still, a team that finished dead last in team sacks and had a rookie safety as its team sacks leader in 2022 could use some additional help up front. Myles Murphy is a fantastic athlete at the position that can win from any alignment and defensive front. He put up consistent production throughout his time at Clemson and as a plug-and-play defender, immediately could give Chicago the young, athletic defensive lineman they’re sorely missing.

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10. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)

Devon Witherspoon CB, Illinois

If there’s anything general manager Howie Roseman loves doing, it’s adding phenomenal depth to positions that will need it in the long-term. It’s why I also considered adding to the offensive line and on the defensive edges in this NFL mock draft despite no imminent needs at either of those spots. So while the Eagles were able to bring back Darius Slay and James Bradberry in free agency, they add another talented cornerback here to maintain good depth and ensure they’ll have a super-talented secondary for years to come. Devon Witherspoon is fantastic in man coverage with excellent ball skills that have combined for excellent ball production over the past two seasons. He can also be an immediate contributor on special teams if he doesn’t win a starting cornerback job immediately.

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11. Arizona Cardinals (via TEN)*

Nolan Smith EDGE, Georgia

ARI receives: No. 11 overall, 2024 1st-round pick, 2024 3rd-round pick, and 2025 1st-round pick
TEN receives: No. 3 overall pick

The Cardinals traded back after they missed out on drafting the top edge rusher in the class, and trading back eight spots meant they also missed out on two of the other top edge rushers in this NFL mock draft. No matter, they still get an uber athletic talent in Nolan Smith, who shone brightly at this year’s NFL Combine. He’d make an immediate impact on the Cardinals’ defensive front against the run and the pass and can use this year as a development year to bolster his pass-rushing skills for a team that won’t be in position to contend in 2023.

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12. Houston Texans (via CLE)

Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR, Ohio State

The Texans’ march to build a QB-ready team continues, this time on the offensive side of the ball. After securing one of the best athletes on the defensive side of the ball with the second overall pick, they secure one of the best athletes on the offensive side of the ball 10 picks later. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has all of the tools to be a No. 1 wide receiver for a team that desperately needs one after trading away Brandin Cooks. He’s quick, a great route-runner, and has great hands that will all serve their eventual quarterback of the future quite nicely.

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13. New York Jets

Peter Skoronski OT, Northwestern

The Jets proved last year they are a quarterback away from real contention, and they appear set to bring in Aaron Rodgers this offseason. If they still hold this pick after the trade is finalized, they’ll need to help him out up front with improvements on the offensive line. Mekhi Becton will return and likely slide in at left tackle, but the Jets could use an upgrade at left guard after Laken Tomlinson’s struggles in 2022. Peter Skoronski is the most fundamentally sound offensive tackle prospect in the class and could compete for the left tackle spot in camp with Becton flipping to the right side. If Skoronski’s short arm length proves to be an issue, he can kick inside and be an upgrade at left guard.

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14. New England Patriots

Broderick Jones OT, Georgia

New England could go multiple routes here in this NFL mock draft. They still need a No. 1 receiver for quarterback Mac Jones and could also use some secondary help. Ultimately though, they go for an upgrade at left tackle to let Trent Brown flip to his natural spot at right tackle. Broderick Jones is a fantastic athlete at the position with all of the strength necessary to stop defenders in their tracks as a pass blocker and all of the mobility needed to mirror edge rushers or be a lead or pulling blocker in the run game.

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15. Green Bay Packers

Zay Flowers WR, Boston College

Green Bay’s new starting quarterback, Jordan Love, could really use some help in the form of additional offensive weapons when he takes over for Rodgers. Zay Flowers is potentially the most dynamic receiver in this class with his ability to win before the catch as an easy separator in space and his ability to win after the catch with his shiftiness and ability to explode away from defenders for extra yards.

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16. Washington Commanders

Joey Porter Jr. CB, Penn State

The Commanders lack playmaking defenders on the outside and need a true CB1 with receiving weapons like A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, CeeDee Lamb, and now Brandin Cooks to contend with in the NFC East. Joey Porter Jr. would bring an enticing blend of length, athleticism, and ball skills to Washington that would allow him to develop into a top outside cornerback in the NFL.

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17. Pittsburgh Steelers

Paris Johnson Jr. OT, Ohio State

What a perfect slide this would be for the Steelers. Thanks to the Titans’ decision to trade up for a quarterback, the offensive tackle run that seemed obvious from picks 11-14 didn’t quite come to fruition, and Pittsburgh is the biggest benefactor. Current left tackle Dan Moore Jr. hasn’t looked like the long-term answer Pittsburgh hoped for, so they take Paris Johnson Jr. with the 17th pick to secure a big upgrade at a premium position. Johnson is a super athletic tackle with a very high ceiling thanks to his freakishly long arms and potential to add more functional strength.

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18. Detroit Lions

Bijan Robinson RB, Texas

Surprise! The Lions, who are suddenly serious playoff and NFC North contenders, use their second of two first-round picks to grab another one of the best athletes in the class after taking Carter with the sixth overall pick. Even after the Lions signed running back David Montgomery in free agency to pair with D’Andre Swift, the opportunity to take their run game to the next level with Bijan Robinson was too good to pass up. Detroit’s offense, which already boasts receiving weapons Jameson Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Marvin Jones Jr., will have just added a freak athlete to run the ball out of the backfield behind a talented offensive line to complement their passing attack.

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19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hendon Hooker QB, Tennessee

Baker Mayfield is not the long-term answer at quarterback, and considering that the Buccaneers even signed him, they don’t view Kyle Trask as the answer either. Hendon Hooker could miss part of the 2023 season as he recovers from his ACL tear but can use the year to develop behind Mayfield as a bridge quarterback. The Tennessee product has clean mechanics, good mobility with his big frame, and good arm strength that will all serve to make him a valuable potential successor to Brady (or Mayfield, technically) in Tampa. Drafting him here in the first round would also give the Buccaneers the chance to exercise a fifth-year option down the road to get a full four years of film.

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20. Seattle Seahawks

Lukas Van Ness EDGE, Iowa

The Seahawks need to add some reinforcements on their defensive line after building up their offensive line with last year’s draft class. Lukas Van Ness has experience playing on the edge and on the interior of the defensive line. He could bring that versatility, along with great power and developmental upside, to Seattle as a defensive lineman that would help keep the Seahawks in playoff contender status in the NFC West.

21. Miami Dolphins

[Pick forfeited]

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22. Los Angeles Chargers

Dalton Kincaid TE, Utah

The Chargers’ offense has some strong pieces on the outside with receivers Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Josh Palmer. What they’ve been missing for a couple of years now though is a dynamic pass-catching weapon at tight end ever since Hunter Henry left in free agency. Dalton Kincaid is exactly that as a great route-runner with sure hands who’d give quarterback Justin Herbert an even better arsenal of weapons to throw to.

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23. Baltimore Ravens

Quentin Johnston WR, TCU

Since becoming a team in 1996, the Ravens have never drafted a Pro Bowl receiver. They aim to change that here in the first round with Quentin Johnston, a height/weight/speed guy on the outside who can stretch the field for whoever is throwing him the ball in 2023 and beyond. He’s an explosive playmaker when he gets the chance to show off his athleticism, but it will be up to the Ravens to develop Johnston’s abilities to win in press coverage and improve his hands to get him to reach his ceiling.

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24. Minnesota Vikings

Julius Brents CB, Kansas State

Wide receiver is an option here for the Vikings after letting Adam Thielen go, but the need in the defensive secondary feels more pressing with Patrick Peterson gone and Andrew Booth Jr. and Lewis Cine entering their second years after missing significant time with injuries in 2022. Julius Brents is a super toolsy cornerback with outstanding length and an ability to play and win both outside and in the slot. He could use some development to get over his occasional grabbiness in man coverage but proved he can hang with the best of the best at this year’s Senior Bowl.

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25. Jacksonville Jaguars

Michael Mayer TE, Notre Dame

The Jaguars brought back tight end Evan Engram on the franchise tag for the 2023 season, but head coach and offensive play-caller Doug Pederson loves using 12-personnel and could use an extra tight end to execute his offensive vision. Michael Mayer would be an enticing prospect because of everything he’d bring not only as a pass-catcher but as an extra blocker for the Jacksonville offense. He’s an automatic mismatch over the middle of the field with his size and ball skills and brings it as a blocker when called upon to do so.

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26. New York Giants

Cam Smith CB, South Carolina

The Giants need a lot of things to bolster their roster on both sides of the ball, so there are several directions they can go here in this NFL mock draft. However, with three of the top receivers off of the board, they go for a different premium position of need here. New York really needs a CB1 that can lock down opposing receivers in a division full of talent on the outside and Cam Smith could be that guy for them as a dog in coverage. He’s a smooth mover with good footwork and ball skills that have allowed him to thrive in man coverage.

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27. Dallas Cowboys

Calijah Kancey DL, Pitt

The Cowboys filled some needs at receiver and cornerback with trades and free agency signings, so they look to upgrade their interior defensive line. Calijah Kancey might be on the smaller side, but the NFL Combine showed everyone just how athletic he is at his position. He plays with a hot motor and is extremely physical in spite of his size, which would allow him to make plays behind the line of scrimmage at the next level.

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28. Buffalo Bills

Drew Sanders LB, Arkansas

Tremaine Edmunds departed for Chicago in free agency, leaving linebacker as one of the Bills’ most pressing needs entering the draft. Drew Sanders is perhaps the best linebacker in the class thanks to the variety of ways he can be used in an NFL defense. He can play as a stack backer that can fill gaps and be a physical tackler against the run. On passing downs, Sanders can line up on the edge as an extra pass rusher or drop into zone coverage as well thanks to his quickness, fluidity, and explosiveness. The Arkansas product would fill the need left behind with Edmunds’ departure and might even be an upgrade at the position.

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29. Cincinnati Bengals

Darnell Wright OT, Tennessee

Bringing in Orlando Brown Jr. to play left tackle was one of the best moves by any team in free agency thus far, but the Bengals could still use a right tackle upgrade with La’el Collins recovering from a late-season ACL tear. Darnell Wright has excellent functional strength and good technique that have allowed him to win at the position in both run and pass-blocking situations. He’s also a versatile option in that he has experience at both left and right tackle, which would give Cincinnati some excellent depth in case of any injury to Brown on the left side.

30. New Orleans Saints (via DEN)

Derick Hall EDGE, Auburn

Marcus Davenport left for Minnesota in free agency and the Saints need an edge rusher both to replace him and pair with Cam Jordan as well as to replace Jordan, who is entering the final year of his contract in 2023. Derick Hall’s greatest strength is in run defending, where he does well to set the edge and create problems for offensive linemen at the point of attack. That said, he also has tons of potential to develop into a similarly strong pass-rusher with the explosiveness and power he can generate. Once New Orleans helps him develop a pass-rush plan, he’ll be a formidable force on their defensive line for years to come.

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31. Philadelphia Eagles

Jahmyr Gibbs RB, Alabama

Oh, boy. Philadelphia used their first pick in the first round to add depth at cornerback, but they use their second first-rounder to somehow make their offense even more dangerous. Jahmyr Gibbs would bring unreal explosiveness that would only further strengthen an Eagles backfield that has a super dynamic quarterback—Jalen Hurts—and a high-risk/high-reward running back option in the injury-prone Rashaad Penny. In addition to everything Gibbs would bring as a rusher, he’d add additional value as a dangerous extra pass-catcher either out of the backfield or from the slot.

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32. Kansas City Chiefs

Jordan Addison WR, USC

The Chiefs have a couple of young weapons at receiver already in Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney, but neither has shown WR1 potential yet. After losing lead receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in free agency, this is still a position of need for Kansas City. Jordan Addison is a good route-runner and clean separator that has a strong resume with his proven track record as a leading receiver for two different college programs. He’d give Mahomes yet another young pass-catching weapon with high potential, and head coach Andy Reid would be able to maximize his skill set in the Chiefs’ offense alongside Moore, Toney, and tight end Travis Kelce.

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33. Pittsburgh Steelers (via CHI)

Kelee Ringo CB, Georgia

Pittsburgh got one of the best offensive tackles in the first round and use their second-round pick to grab a talented young cornerback to help replace the Cam Sutton-sized hole in their secondary.

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34. Houston Texans

Dawand Jones OT, Ohio State

After adding premier talent at two premium positions in the first round, the Texans continue that trend by adding an excellent right tackle to pair with Laremy Tunsil.

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35. Arizona Cardinals

Emmanuel Forbes CB, Mississippi State

The Cardinals continue to build up their defense in what will likely be a down year for Arizona. Emmanuel Forbes is a do-it-all defender that can pick up where free agency departure Byron Murphy left off.

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36. Indianapolis Colts

Deonte Banks CB, Maryland

The run on cornerbacks early in Round 2 continues with Indianapolis as the Colts add the athletic Deonte Banks to bolster a needy secondary.

37. Los Angeles Rams

Will McDonald IV EDGE, Iowa State

There are a ton of ways the Rams could go with their first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but in this NFL mock draft, they go with a very athletic edge rusher at a premium position of need that can bring plenty of upside rushing the passer.

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38. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)

Bryan Bresee IDL, Clemson

Following a first round that saw the Seahawks grab their quarterback of the future and a talented edge rusher, Seattle continues to build up their defensive line in the second round with an athletic, versatile interior defensive lineman that could have gone in the first.

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39. Las Vegas Raiders

Adetomiwa Adebawore EDGE, Northwestern

Las Vegas needs to keep working on building up their defense after grabbing a cornerback in the first round. Here, they take Aderomiwa Adebawore, a defensive lineman at his best rushing the passer when reduced inside, to pair with Chandler Jones and Maxx Crosby on the edges.

40. Carolina Panthers

Josh Downs WR, North Carolina

The Panthers no longer have D.J. Moore in their receivers room, and if they want new franchise quarterback C.J. Stroud to succeed, they have to get him a talented weapon like Josh Downs.

41. New Orleans Saints

Cedric Tillman WR, Tennessee

Another NFC South team that just brought in a new quarterback uses their second-round pick to bring in a more prototypical “X” receiver in Cedric Tillman to pair with second-year receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, a route technician and a speedster, respectively.

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42. Tennessee Titans

Matthew Bergeron OT, Syracuse

With a new quarterback under center in Nashville, Tennessee needs to grab a left tackle to protect his blind side following their release of longtime Titan Taylor Lewan. Matthew Bergeron can be that guy immediately and has experience on the right side and even at guard as well.

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43. New York Jets (via CLE)

Brian Branch SAF, Alabama

Adding the top safety in the class to a secondary that already includes an excellent cornerback duo of Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed should be plenty enticing for the Jets.

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44. New York Jets

John Michael Schmitz IOL, Minnesota

With back-to-back picks in the second round, New York has the freedom to continue building up their offensive line in front of (probably) Aaron Rodgers after adding Skoronski in the first. John Michael Schmitz is the best center in the class and has the positional versatility to play elsewhere if needed.

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45. Atlanta Falcons

Jalin Hyatt WR, Tennessee

The Falcons have two towers to use in their passing game in receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts. Here, Jalin Hyatt gives them a speedster that can help stretch the field for quarterback Desmond Ridder.

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46. Green Bay Packers

Luke Musgrave TE, Oregon State

Green Bay’s mission to add more pass-catching weapons for quarterback Jordan Love continues in Round 2. Luke Musgrave has an enticing combination of size and speed that will help make things easier for Love and head coach/offensive play-caller Matt LaFleur.

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47. New England Patriots

Clark Phillips III CB, Utah

New England got the offensive tackle they needed in the first round and fills another position of need by taking Clark Phillips III, a total ballhawk, in the second.

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48. Washington Commanders

Anton Harrison OT, Oklahoma

If the Commanders plan to have second-year quarterback Sam Howell step into the starting role in Washington this year, they need to give him better protection up front. That’s what they do by selecting Anton Harrison, the best tackle still on the board here at pick No. 48.

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49. Detroit Lions

Darnell Washington TE, Georgia

The Lions need a tight end that can win as a blocker and over-the-middle pass-catcher after trading away T.J. Hockenson last season. Darnell Washington gives them exactly that as the Lions’ strong draft continues.

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50. Pittsburgh Steelers

Trenton Simpson LB, Clemson

Trenton Simpson is a plus athlete with tons of versatility at the position, making him one of the best (if not the best) linebackers in this class. Pittsburgh gets him here in the second to bolster their front seven after helping out the secondary at the top of the round.

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51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

DJ Turner CB, Michigan

The Buccaneers were able to keep Jamel Dean but could use an upgrade across from him at CB2. DJ Turner is a phenomenal athlete at the position (4.26 40 time) and plays well in both zone and man coverage.

52. Miami Dolphins

Sam LaPorta TE, Iowa

Sam LaPorta was the one highlight of the Hawkeyes’ offense over the last couple of years. With Mike Gesicki gone to New England, the Iowa product brings an exciting skill set as a blocker and a pass-catcher to a Dolphins offense that will put him to good use.

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53. Seattle Seahawks

Joe Tippmann IOL, Wisconsin

One team that has gotten to know how important a good center can be is the Seahawks. I’m not calling Joe Tippman the next Max Unger, but he does have exciting athleticism and tons of experience at the position that can make him a new leader for Seattle’s offensive line.

54. Chicago Bears (via BAL)

Mazi Smith IDL, Michigan

Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards, and Jack Sanborn at linebacker + Myles Murphy and Trevis Gipson on the edge + now Mazi Smith on the interior of the defensive line? I wish good luck to the rest of the NFC North against this young and talented Bears front seven.

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55. Los Angeles Chargers

Siaki Ika NT, Baylor

Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack are excellent edge defenders for the Chargers, but Siaki Ika’s pure strength and athleticism on the interior would give Los Angeles an even more formidable defensive front.

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56. Detroit Lions (via MIN)

Jack Campbell LB, Iowa

An Iowa linebacker with the size, downhill tackling style, and “kneecap-biting” mentality and physicality to pair with Malcolm Rodriguez in the Lions’ front seven? Sign me (and head coach Dan Campbell) up.

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57. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaelyn Duncan OT, Maryland

The Jaguars need a tackle with Jawaan Taylor gone to Kansas City and Cam Robinson coming off of a season-ending injury. Jaelyn Duncan doesn’t have experience on the right side but can develop into Jacksonville’s left tackle of the future across from 2021 second-round pick Walker Little.

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58. New York Giants

Luke Wypler OC, Ohio State

After addressing the tackle positions in recent drafts, the Giants still need help on the interior and especially at center. Luke Wypler is the best center remaining on the board and gives the team a good pass-blocker and “captain” of the offensive line up the middle.

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59. Dallas Cowboys

O’Cyrus Torrence IOL, Florida

Tyler Smith more than held his own at left tackle after Tyron Smith’s training camp injury, but now the Cowboys are still in need of a left guard across from Zack Martin on the right side. O’Cyrus Torrence could be that guy.

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60. Buffalo Bills

Marvin Mims Jr. WR, Oklahoma

Buffalo helped out their defense in the first round, so in the second they opt to give quarterback Josh Allen another weapon at receiver.

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61. Cincinnati Bengals

Antonio Johnson SAF, Texas A&M

Jessie Bates III and Vonn Bell—two of the most significant pending free agents for the Bengals this offseason—are gone. Antonio Johnson helps soften that blow with his good versatility and tackling at the position.

62. Chicago Bears (via CAR)

Kyu Blu Kelly CB, Stanford

Chicago just continues to build up their defense by adding another young cornerback to play alongside Kyler Gordon and safety Jaquan Brisker in a Bears secondary that’s slowly becoming stacked.

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63. Philadelphia Eagles

Gervon Dexter Sr. IDL, Florida

The Eagles kept almost every pending free agent on their defense around, but defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was not one of them. Gervon Dexter Sr. can get after the passer from the interior much like Hargrave did in his time in Philadelphia.

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64. Kansas City Chiefs

Keion White EDGE, Georgia Tech

Kansas City just let go of one super athletic defensive end in Frank Clark earlier this offseason. They replace him almost immediately in the second round with Keion White, another outstanding athlete at the position who wins on all three downs and from anywhere on the defensive line.

What did you think of the first edition of Jack McKessy’s 2023 NFL Mock Draft? Let us know what you think about this or any edition of our NFL Mock Draft series on Twitter and Instagram and stay tuned next week for the next edition of TDN’s 2023 NFL Mock Draft series.

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