2023 NFL mock draft: What Kevin Fielder would do

With just five days until the NFL Draft, contributor @TheKevinFielder goes through what he would do for each team in the first round.

We’ve reached the final lap of draft season.

If that sentence doesn’t give you a sense of excitement, then check your pulse. While the pre-draft process can be fun, it tends to overstay its welcome by late April. Between the number of mock drafts and discussions revolving around prospects, there comes a time when the process becomes a little tiring.

As a result, let’s take a minor step back from your typical NFL Mock Drafts. Instead of predicting how teams will pick, this mock is who I, the author, would select at each spot.

As a note, this mock still includes trades but does not involve potential compensation. Predicting the running rate for a pick in this year’s draft seems like a near-impossible challenge, especially with the number of quarterbacks who could go in the top 10.

Without further ado, here’s your “what I would do” NFL Mock Draft.