Fantasy football mock draft series: May takeaways

Is it too early to pick up on trends in fantasy football mock drafts?

It is mid-May, and fantasy football drafts are gaining steam. A recently hosted industry mock is the source for this recap. Out of respect for the hosts of this draft, no reference will be made to its identity so the content remains fresh on their end, nor will the entire draft results be published here.

The blurbs about my team below were provided to the draft host and will appear in a magazine as part of a larger evaluation of the draft. Before getting into my individual picks (we didn’t select kickers or defensive teams), here are a few generalized observations from a 12-team, PPR draft.

  • In the 2021 iteration, every Round 1 pick was a running back, minus a lone receiver (Tyreek Hill) chosen at No. 11 overall. Last year, we saw seven running backs and five receivers, including Cooper Kupp going at No. 2. This time around, five receivers, including the first three picks, six running backs, and Travis Kelce went in the opening stanza.
  • Five RBs came off the board in Round 2 in 2021’s draft, which mostly consisted of receivers. Last year, a half-dozen backs, two tight ends, and a quartet of receivers made up the second. The most recent one featured eight receivers, three RBs, and TE Mark Andrews.
  • The 2021 draft’s first QB came off the board in late Round 4 (Patrick Mahomes), and Josh Allen was taken with the last pick of Round 5 in ’22. We saw Allen go 27th this year, while three more went in Round 3. Only four total passers went in the first 50 choices, whereas seven went in the same range last season.
  • In the first 100 picks of the 2021 draft, 9 QBs, 37 RBs, 44 WRs and 10 TEs were taken. In last year’s version, we watched 6 QBs, 39 RBs, 45 WRs and 10 tight ends — no drastic changes. This time around, however, 11 QBs, 37 RBs, 44 WRs and 8 TEs were chosen. Drafters have been pretty consistent year over year in terms of positional distribution.
  • Running back atop the draft is a dicey bet this season. There are more uncertain situations that sure things, and it’s clear gamers are leaning heavily on elite wideouts in 2023. Factor that into your draft plans but be prepared to pivot as needed. Going with two receivers right off the top should set you up well to build a reliable stable of running backs in Rounds 3-6.
  • Quarterback remains quite deep, too, with a viable starter being available into the 13th round. Tight end remains a little top-heavy, just like the last few years. Following the consensus top-four TEs — all of whom went in the first six rounds — the position gets really dicey. If you’re not comfortable playing the matchups, make sure to secure one of Mark Andrews, Travis Kelce, T.J. Hockenson or George Kittle. The next tier of TEs — Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, Dalton Schultz and Evan Engram — all come with significant concerns.

Here’s a snapshot of the first 10 rounds broken down by number of positional picks:

1st: 6 RBs, 5 WRs, 1 TE
2nd: 3 RBs, 8 WRs, 1 TE
3rd: 1 QB, 4 RBs, 7 WRs
4th: 2 QBs, 4 RBs, 6 WRs
5th: 2 QBs, 5 RBs, 3 WRs, 2 TEs
6th: 3 QBs, 3 RBs, 5 WRs, 1 TE
7th: 3 QBs, 4 RBs, 3 WRs, 2 TEs
8th: 5 RBs, 6 WRs, 1 TE
9th: 1 QB, 5 RBs, 4 WRs, 2 TEs
10th: 1 QB, 5 RBs, 5 WRs, 1 TE

My team

Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

We were asked to write 35 words per pick to give a little insight as to our draft thoughts:

1:06) WR Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams: He bounces between my WR2 and No. 3. If he and Matthew Stafford are healthy, there’s no reason Kupp won’t return on a No. 6 overall investment in PPR. A line of 120-1,500-12 is within reach.

2:07) WR Garrett Wilson, New York Jets: Wilson was impressive as a rookie and now gets a massive upgrade at quarterback. He easily should be Aaron Rodgers‘ No. 1 target and is poised to take his game to a new level in Year 2.

3:06) RB Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans: Henry isn’t an ideal RB1 in PPR, especially in his age-29 season, but he is the offense until proven otherwise. The line improved, and Ryan Tannehill returns, so hopefully there’s one last strong campaign in the tank.

4:07) RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions: Gibbs may not have a huge workload, though his receiving chops and David Montgomery‘s lackluster style could have him in the RB2 conversation sooner than later. The O-line is strong, and Gibbs’ efficiency is alluring.

5:06) RB Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: I debated a WR here, but the uncertainty of Jahmyr Gibbs and Derrick Henry‘s age swayed me toward White’s dual-threat nature. It may not be pretty in terms of efficiency, but he’ll get the rock aplenty.

6:07) WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence were my targets, so I pivoted to Evans as a solid WR3 consolation. Even with Baker Mayfield, Evans still has a shot at 1,000 yards and seven-plus TDs.

7:06) QB Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets: Having missed out on my preferred QB targets, I’ll rely on Rodgers playing with a chip on his shoulder in his first season with the Jets. New York boasts plenty of weapons in a system Rodgers knows intimately.

8:07) WR Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints: I banked on Kadarius Toney and/or Chig Okonkwo making it back to me in Round 9, but both went right after this one. It all comes down to Thomas’ health, and he’s a fine WR4 gamble.

9:06) TE Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans: Since I missed out on Okonkwo, Schultz was a pleasant surprise to see here in PPR. While he may not be a prolific TD scorer, Houston’s QB situation and suspect WR corps means abundant volume.

10:07) RB Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans: I expect Spears to lock down the top backup job after Hassan Haskins failed to impress last year. Should Derrick Henry miss time, this handcuff is a do-all back with RB2 upside.

11:06) WR Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers: Doubs as my fifth receiver is well worth the risk associated with Jordan Love being a largely unknown commodity entering his first year as a starter. Green Bay’s No. 2 should be good for a 60-800-5 floor.

12:07) RB Zamir White, Las Vegas Raiders: White’s RB2 competition is unimpressive. Purely a gamble on Josh Jacobs breaking down following a monster workload in 2022, White has at least weekly flex utility should the Alabama standout fall to injury.

13:06) QB Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins: Top-10 returns are in play if Tagovailoa can avoid getting his bell rung yet again. The weapons are prolific, and he’s a high-upside QB2 behind my starter, Aaron Rodgers.

14:07) WR Kyle Philips, Tennessee Titans: A total flier as my WR6, Philips’ ball skills and role from the slot intrigues me in PPR scoring formats. I can see a winding, uneven path to 50-plus catches and occasional lineup utility.


Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Bonus draft recap!

As part of the magazine mock draft participation agreement, we also took part in a non-PPR version. Here’s my team review for that one:

1:03) RB Saquon Barkley, New York Giants: He has a high enough ceiling to finish as the RB1, and the passing game still isn’t strong enough to suggest Brian Daboll will be comfortable not leaning on Barkley. His 2022 workload is my only concern.

2:10) WR A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles: Philly is stacked, but the passing game goes through this man. He scored 11 times in 2022, and I won’t be surprised to see that increase as Jalen Hurts continues to grow as a passer.

3:03) RB Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots: There are several backs who could cut into Stevenson’s overall volume, especially as a receiver, but he’s easily the top back around the stripe with Damien Harris gone. A dozen scores are within reach.

4:10) QB Justin Fields, Chicago Bears: I rarely draft a QB this early. But in non-PPR scoring, he’s basically another starting running back and still has a good shot at improving as a passer thanks to upgrades and maturation.

5:03) WR Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers: I’m high on Jordan Love at least being above average. If that’s going to happen, Watson will be a top-24 fantasy option. His game makes him the best bet for leading Green Bay WRs in TDs.

6:10) WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Yes, his QB situation stinks, but the track record and scoring prowess are strong enough to justify landing him as a No. 3. In Baker We Trust? At least enough for seven TDs to Evans!

7:03) RB Brian Robinson Jr., Washington Commanders: I’m not particularly fond of Eric Bieniemy’s play calling, and Sam Howell makes me nerves. However, Robinson’s goal-line skills put him in play for double-digit scores, and he enters Year 2 healthy, unlike last summer.

8:10) WR Gabe Davis, Buffalo Bills: Davis has flashed a number of times but has yet to put it together for a full season. Warts and all, a career rate of a TD every 5.9 grabs is tough to ignore in non-PPR.

9:03) TE Chigoziem Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans: Okonkwo has all of the tools necessary to shine, and the Titans’ lack of proven receiving outlets, coupled with the possibility of a rookie QB taking over, make him the No. 2 target behind Treylon Burks.

10:10) RB Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars: What’s there not to like about a running back named “Tank” in a TD-heavy format?!? Kidding aside, Travis Etienne isn’t built to shoulder a full load, and Bigsby is the best short-area back on the roster.

11:03) WR Elijah Moore, Cleveland Browns: Touchdowns probably won’t be plentiful, though he scored five times in as many games to close out 2021. The quarterback situation is an upgrade in Cleveland vs. his past QBs, and this late he’s a fine WR5.

12:10) RB Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans: How many more years can Derrick Henry completely carry the offense? Spears would’ve been an early-round pick if not for two ACL tears. He’s a complete back with major upside in a run-based system.

13:03) WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kansas City Chiefs: The veteran hasn’t scored much over the past two years, but he was a red-zone threat in 2022 and found paydirt 14 times in his first couple of seasons. He’s a steal this late.

14:10) QB Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers: Having two QBs with a Week 14 is irrelevant to me. Athletic and well-prepared, Love has weapons, a sound line, RBs to rely on, and offers QB1 potential. I like him for a mid-teens finish.

Cory Bonini’s 2023 NFL mock draft 4.0

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Here’s my updated 2023 NFL mock draft. Be sure to check our NFL Draft Central page for the rest of our mocks, player scouting reports, and post-draft analysis of every key pick relevant to fantasy football.

2023 NFL mock draft 4.0

*Note: Miami forfeited its No. 21 overall selection for tampering.
**Note: Projected trade

HC Green’s 2023 NFL mock draft

Sound off and let us know what you think about our newest mock.

HC Green presents our latest NFL mock draft of 2023. Sound off on social media to let us know your thoughts, and be sure to check our 2023 NFL Draft Central page to keep track of all of the offerings.

2023 NFL Mock Draft

*Note: Miami forfeited its No. 21 overall selection for tampering.
** Projected trade

Pick NFL team Pos Player School
1 Carolina Panthers (via CHI) QB Bryce Young Alabama
2 Houston Texans QB Will Levis Kentucky
3 Arizona Cardinals EDGE Will Anderson Jr. Alabama
4 Indianapolis Colts QB C.J. Stroud Ohio State
5 Seattle Seahawks (via DEN) EDGE Tyree Wilson Texas Tech
6 Detroit Lions (via LAR) CB Devon Witherspoon Illinois
7 Las Vegas Raiders CB Christian Gonzalez Oregon
8 Atlanta Falcons EDGE Nolan Smith Georgia
9 Chicago Bears (via CAR) DT Jalen Carter Georgia
10 Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) CB Joey Porter Jr. Penn State
11 Tennessee Titans QB Anthony Richardson Florida
12 Houston Texans (via CLE) EDGE Lukas Van Ness Iowa
13 Green Bay Packers (via NYJ) WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State
14 New England Patriots OT Paris Johnson Jr. Ohio State
15 New York Jets (via GB) OT Peter Skoronski Northwestern
16 Washington Commanders OT Broderick Jones Georgia
17 Pittsburgh Steelers OT Darnell Wright Tennessee
18 Detroit Lions DT Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Michael Mayer Notre Dame
20 Seattle Seahawks EDGE Myles Murphy Clemson
21 Los Angeles Chargers RB Bijan Robinson Texas
22 Baltimore Ravens WR Jordan Addison USC
23 Minnesota Vikings WR Zay Flowers Boston College
24 Jacksonville Jaguars CB Deonte Banks Maryland
25 New York Giants WR Quentin Johnston TCU
26 Dallas Cowboys TE Dalton Kincaid Utah
27 Buffalo Bills WR Jalin Hyatt Tennessee
28 Cincinnati Bengals CB/S Brian Branch Alabama
29 New Orleans Saints (via SF>MIA>DEN) DT Adetomiwa Adebawore Northwestern
30 Las Vegas Raiders (via PHI)** QB Hendon Hooker Tennessee
31 Kansas City Chiefs EDGE Keion White Georgia Tech

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David Dorey’s 2023 NFL mock draft 3.0

The Huddle’s David Dorey has updated his 2023 NFL mock draft.

David Dorey’s latest mock draft of 2023 is now out. Sound off on social media and let us know what you think. Check out our 2023 NFL Draft Central page to keep track of all of the offerings.

2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1

*Note: Miami forfeited its No. 21 overall selection for tampering.

Pick NFL team Pos Player School
1 Carolina Panthers (via CHI) QB Bryce Young Alabama
2 Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud Ohio State
3 Arizona Cardinals EDGE Will Anderson Jr. Alabama
4 Indianapolis Colts QB Will Levis Kentucky
5 Seattle Seahawks (via DEN) DT Jalen Carter Georgia
6 Detroit Lions (via LAR) CB Joey Porter Jr. Penn State
7 Las Vegas Raiders QB Anthony Richardson Florida
8 Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Texas
9 Chicago Bears (via CAR) OT Paris Johnson Jr. Ohio State
10 Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) CB Devon Witherspoon Illinois
11 Tennessee Titans EDGE Nolan Smith Georgia
12 Houston Texans (via CLE) WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State
13 Green Bay Packers EDGE Tyree Wilson Texas Tech
14 New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Oregon
15 New York Jets OT Peter Skoronski Northwestern
16 Washington Commanders CB/S Brian Branch Alabama
17 Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deonte Banks Maryland
18 Detroit Lions TE Michael Mayer Notre Dame
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Darnell Wright Tennessee
20 Seattle Seahawks DT Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh
21 Los Angeles Chargers WR Jordan Addison USC
22 Baltimore Ravens WR Quentin Johnston TCU
23 Minnesota Vikings CB Emmanuel Forbes Mississippi State
24 Jacksonville Jaguars WR Zay Flowers Boston College
25 New York Giants WR Jalin Hyatt Tennessee
26 Dallas Cowboys TE Dalton Kincaid Utah
27 Buffalo Bills EDGE Lukas Van Ness Iowa
28 Cincinnati Bengals OG O’Cyrus Torrence Florida
29 New Orleans Saints (via SF>MIA>DEN) EDGE Myles Murphy Clemson
30 Philadelphia Eagles RB Jahmyr Gibbs Alabama
31 Kansas City Chiefs OT Broderick Jones Georgia

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Harley Schultz’s 2023 NFL mock draft

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Harley Schultz presents our latest NFL mock draft of 2023. Sound off on social media to let us know your thoughts, and be sure to check our 2023 NFL Draft Central page to keep track of all of the offerings.

2023 NFL Mock Draft

*Note: Miami forfeited its No. 21 overall selection for tampering.
** Projected trade

Pick NFL team Pos Player School
1 Carolina Panthers (via CHI) QB Bryce Young Alabama
2 Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud Ohio State
3 Arizona Cardinals EDGE Will Anderson Jr. Alabama
4 Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson Florida
5 Seattle Seahawks (via DEN) EDGE Tyree Wilson Texas Tech
6 Detroit Lions (via LAR) CB Devon Witherspoon Illinois
7 Las Vegas Raiders CB Christian Gonzalez Oregon
8 Atlanta Falcons EDGE Lukas Van Ness Iowa
9 Chicago Bears (via CAR) DT Jalen Carter Georgia
10 Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) OT Peter Skoronski Northwestern
11 Minnesota Vikings (via TEN)** QB Will Levis Kentucky
12 Houston Texans (via CLE) WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State
13 New York Jets OT Paris Johnson Jr. Ohio State
14 New England Patriots OT Broderick Jones Georgia
15 Green Bay Packers TE Dalton Kincaid Utah
16 Washington Commanders CB Joey Porter Jr. Penn State
17 Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deonte Banks Maryland
18 Detroit Lions EDGE Nolan Smith Georgia
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Darnell Wright Tennessee
20 Seattle Seahawks DT Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh
21 Los Angeles Chargers CB/S Brian Branch Alabama
22 Baltimore Ravens WR Jordan Addison USC
23 Tennessee Titans (via MIN)** WR Quentin Johnston TCU
24 Jacksonville Jaguars EDGE Myles Murphy Clemson
25 Cincinnati Bengals (via NYG)** RB Bijan Robinson Texas
26 Dallas Cowboys TE Michael Mayer Notre
27 Buffalo Bills WR Jalin Hyatt Tennessee
28 New York Giants (via CIN)** C Joe Tippmann Wisconsin
29 New Orleans Saints (via SF>MIA>DEN) EDGE Keion White Georgia Tech
30 Philadelphia Eagles OG O’Cyrus Torrence Florida
31 Kansas City Chiefs WR Zay Flowers Boston College

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Kevin Hickey’s 2023 NFL mock draft

Kevin Hickey’s 2023 NFL mock draft includes several interesting projected trades.

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2023 NFL Mock Draft

*Note: Miami forfeited its No. 21 overall selection for tampering.
** Projected trade

Pick NFL team Pos Player School
1 Carolina Panthers (via CHI) QB Bryce Young Alabama
2 Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud Ohio State
3 Indianapolis Colts (via ARI)** QB Anthony Richardson Florida
4 Arizona Cardinals (via IND)** EDGE Will Anderson Jr. Alabama
5 Seattle Seahawks (via DEN) DT Jalen Carter Georgia
6 Detroit Lions (via LAR) CB Devon Witherspoon Illinois
7 Las Vegas Raiders CB Christian Gonzalez Oregon
8 Atlanta Falcons EDGE Tyree Wilson Texas Tech
9 Chicago Bears (via CAR) OT Peter Skoronski Northwestern
10 New England Patriots (via PHI)** OT Broderick Jones Georgia
11 Tennessee Titans OT Paris Johnson Jr. Ohio State
12 Houston Texans (via CLE) WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State
13 New York Jets OT Darnell Wright Tennessee
14 Philadelphia Eagles (via NE>NO)** EDGE Lukas Van Ness Iowa
15 Green Bay Packers EDGE Myles Murphy Clemson
16 Minnesota Vikings (via WAS)** QB Will Levis Kentucky
17 Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deonte Banks Maryland
18 Detroit Lions DT Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB/S Brian Branch Alabama
20 Seattle Seahawks WR Jordan Addison USC
21 Los Angeles Chargers RB Bijan Robinson Texas
22 Dallas Cowboys (via BAL)** TE Michael Mayer Notre Dame
23 Washington Commanders (via MIN)** CB Joey Porter Jr. Penn State
24 Jacksonville Jaguars EDGE Nolan Smith Georgia
25 New York Giants WR Quentin Johnston TCU
26 Baltimore Ravens (via DAL)** WR Zay Flowers Boston College
27 Buffalo Bills EDGE Will McDonald IV Iowa State
28 Cincinnati Bengals OT Anton Harrison Oklahoma
29 New Orleans Saints (via SF>MIA>DEN) EDGE Felix Anudike-Uzomah Kansas State
30 Philadelphia Eagles CB Emmanuel Forbes Mississippi State
31 Kansas City Chiefs OT Dawand Jones Ohio State

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Ryan Dodson’s 2023 NFL mock draft

Ryan Dodson brings you our latest 2023 NFL mock draft.

Ryan Dodson presents our latest NFL mock draft of 2023. Sound off on social media to let us know your thoughts, and be sure to check our 2023 NFL Draft Central page to keep track of all of the offerings.

2023 NFL Mock Draft

*Note: Miami forfeited its No. 21 overall selection for tampering.
** Projected trade

Pick NFL team Pos Player School
1 Carolina Panthers (via CHI) QB Bryce Young Alabama
2 Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud Ohio State
3 Arizona Cardinals EDGE Will Anderson Jr. Alabama
4 Indianapolis Colts QB Will Levis Kentucky
5 Seattle Seahawks (via DEN) EDGE Tyree Wilson Texas Tech
6 Detroit Lions (via LAR) CB Devon Witherspoon Illinois
7 Las Vegas Raiders DT Jalen Carter Georgia
8 Tennessee Titans  (via ATL)** QB Anthony Richardson Florida
9 Chicago Bears (via CAR) OT Darnell Wright Tennessee
10 Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) EDGE Lukas Van Ness Iowa
11 Atlanta Falcons (via TEN)** EDGE Nolan Smith Georgia
12 Houston Texans (via CLE) WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State
13 New York Jets OT Peter Skoronski Northwestern
14 New England Patriots WR Zay Flowers Boston College
15 Green Bay Packers TE Dalton Kincaid Utah
16 Washington Commanders CB Christian Gonzalez Oregon
17 Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Penn State
18 Detroit Lions TE Michael Mayer Notre Dame
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bijan Robinson Texas
20 Seattle Seahawks OT Paris Johnson Jr. Ohio State
21 Los Angeles Chargers WR Jordan Addison USC
22 Baltimore Ravens EDGE Myles Murphy Clemson
23 Minnesota Vikings CB Deonte Banks Maryland
24 Jacksonville Jaguars WR Jalin Hyatt Tennessee
25 New York Giants WR Quentin Johnston TCU
26 Dallas Cowboys TE Darnell Washington Georgia
27 Buffalo Bills EDGE Will McDonald IV Iowa State
28 Cincinnati Bengals OT Broderick Jones Georgia
29 New Orleans Saints (via SF>MIA>DEN) EDGE Keion White Georgia Tech
30 Philadelphia Eagles C Joe Tippmann Wisconsin
31 Kansas City Chiefs CB/S Brian Branch Alabama

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David Dorey’s 2023 NFL mock draft 2.0

The Huddle’s David Dorey has updated his 2023 NFL mock draft.

David Dorey’s updated mock draft of 2023 is now out. Sound off on social media and let us know what you think.

We’ll be unveiling several more mock drafts leading up to the real thing, so be sure to check back with our 2023 NFL Draft Central page to keep track of all of our offerings.

2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1

*Note: Miami forfeited its No. 21 overall selection for tampering.

Pick NFL team Pos Player School
1 Carolina Panthers (via CHI) QB C.J. Stroud Ohio State
2 Houston Texans QB Bryce Young Alabama
3 Arizona Cardinals EDGE Will Anderson Jr. Alabama
4 Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson Florida
5 Seattle Seahawks (via DEN) DT Jalen Carter Georgia
6 Detroit Lions (via LAR) CB Joey Porter Jr. Penn State
7 Las Vegas Raiders OT Paris Johnson Jr. Ohio State
8 Atlanta Falcons EDGE Myles Murphy Clemson
9 Chicago Bears (via CAR) EDGE Nolan Smith Georgia
10 Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) CB Devon Witherspoon Illinois
11 Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis Kentucky
12 Houston Texans (via CLE) WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State
13 New York Jets OT Peter Skoronski Northwestern
14 New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Oregon
15 Green Bay Packers EDGE Tyree Wilson Texas Tech
16 Washington Commanders CB/S Brian Branch Alabama
17 Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deonte Banks Maryland
18 Detroit Lions RB Bijan Robinson Texas
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Darnell Wright Tennessee
20 Seattle Seahawks DT Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh
21 Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston TCU
22 Baltimore Ravens WR Jordan Addison USC
23 Minnesota Vikings CB Emmanuel Forbes Mississippi State
24 Jacksonville Jaguars WR Zay Flowers Boston College
25 New York Giants WR Jalin Hyatt Tennessee
26 Dallas Cowboys TE Michael Mayer Notre Dame
27 Buffalo Bills EDGE Lukas Van Ness Iowa
28 Cincinnati Bengals TE Dalton Kincaid Utah
29 New Orleans Saints (via SF>MIA>DEN) RB Jahmyr Gibbs Alabama
30 Philadelphia Eagles OG O’Cyrus Torrence Florida
31 Kansas City Chiefs OT Broderick Jones Georgia

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Steve Gallo’s 2023 NFL mock draft

Steve Gallo brings you our latest 2023 NFL mock draft.

Steve Gallo presents our latest NFL mock draft of 2023. Sound off on social media to let us know your thoughts, and be sure to check our 2023 NFL Draft Central page to keep track of all of the offerings.

2023 NFL Mock Draft

*Note: Miami forfeited its No. 21 overall selection for tampering.
** Projected trade

Pick NFL team Pos Player School
1 Carolina Panthers (via CHI) QB C.J. Stroud Ohio State
2 Houston Texans QB Bryce Young Alabama
3 Arizona Cardinals EDGE Will Anderson Jr. Alabama
4 Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson Florida
5 Seattle Seahawks (via DEN) EDGE Tyree Wilson Texas Tech
6 Detroit Lions (via LAR) CB Devon Witherspoon Illinois
7 Las Vegas Raiders CB Christian Gonzalez Oregon
8 Atlanta Falcons QB Will Levis Kentucky
9 Chicago Bears (via CAR) OT Peter Skoronski Northwestern
10 Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) DT Jalen Carter Georgia
11 Tennessee Titans OT Broderick Jones Georgia
12 Houston Texans (via CLE) WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State
13 Green Bay Packers (via NYJ)** OT Paris Johnson Jr. Ohio State
14 New England Patriots EDGE Myles Murphy Clemson
15 Green Bay Packers EDGE Nolan Smith Georgia
16 Washington Commanders CB Joey Porter Jr. Penn State
17 Pittsburgh Steelers OT Darnell Wright Tennessee
18 Detroit Lions TE Michael Mayer Notre
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers EDGE Lukas Van Ness Iowa
20 Seattle Seahawks DT Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh
21 Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston TCU
22 Baltimore Ravens WR Jordan Addison USC
23 Minnesota Vikings WR Zay Flowers Boston College
24 Jacksonville Jaguars CB Deonte Banks Maryland
25 New York Giants C Joe Tippmann Wisconsin
26 Dallas Cowboys WR Jalin Hyatt Tennessee
27 Buffalo Bills OG O’Cyrus Torrence Florida
28 Cincinnati Bengals TE Dalton Kincaid Utah
29 New Orleans Saints (via SF>MIA>DEN) QB Hendon Hooker Tennessee
30 Philadelphia Eagles CB/S Brian Branch Alabama
31 Kansas City Chiefs OT Dawand Jones Ohio State

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Cletis Cutts’ 2023 NFL mock draft

Cletis Cutts releases our 2023 NFL mock draft.

Cletis Cutts presents our latest NFL mock draft of 2023. Sound off on social media to let us know your thoughts, and be sure to check our 2023 NFL Draft Central page to keep track of all of the offerings.

2023 NFL Mock Draft

*Note: Miami forfeited its No. 21 overall selection for tampering.

Pick NFL team Pos Player School
1 Carolina Panthers (via CHI) QB C.J. Stroud Ohio State
2 Houston Texans QB Bryce Young Alabama
3 Arizona Cardinals EDGE Will Anderson Jr. Alabama
4 Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson Florida
5 Seattle Seahawks (via DEN) EDGE Tyree Wilson Texas Tech
6 Detroit Lions (via LAR) DT Jalen Carter Georgia
7 Las Vegas Raiders CB Christian Gonzalez Oregon
8 Atlanta Falcons EDGE Lukas Van Ness Iowa
9 Chicago Bears (via CAR) OT Paris Johnson Jr. Ohio State
10 Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) OT Broderick Jones Georgia
11 Tennessee Titans OT Peter Skoronski Northwestern
12 Houston Texans (via CLE) WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State
13 New York Jets OT Darnell Wright Tennessee
14 New England Patriots CB Devon Witherspoon Illinois
15 Green Bay Packers EDGE Nolan Smith Georgia
16 Washington Commanders QB Will Levis Kentucky
17 Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Penn State
18 Detroit Lions TE Michael Mayer Notre Dame
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Cody Mauch North Dakota State
20 Seattle Seahawks CB Emmanuel Forbes Mississippi State
21 Los Angeles Chargers DT Mazi Smith Michigan
22 Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers Boston College
23 Minnesota Vikings CB Deonte Banks Maryland
24 Jacksonville Jaguars OG O’Cyrus Torrence Florida
25 New York Giants WR Quentin Johnston TCU
26 Dallas Cowboys RB Bijan Robinson Texas
27 Buffalo Bills DT Bryan Bresee Clemson
28 Cincinnati Bengals CB Brian Branch Alabama
29 New Orleans Saints (from SF>MIA>DEN) DT Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh
30 Philadelphia Eagles EDGE BJ Ojulari LSU
31 Kansas City Chiefs EDGE Myles Murphy Clemson

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