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Colts add QB Cam Ward in latest Draft Wire mock draft

In Draft Wire’s latest mock, the Colts added a new QB.

As the Indianapolis Colts prepare for the 2022 regular season, the scouting department will begin digging through the seemingly endless list of prospects set for the 2023 NFL draft.

In a week’s time, the college football season will commence, which means the topic of whether the Colts will select a quarterback in the upcoming draft will begin to grow legs.

In Draft Wire’s latest 2023 mock draft, the Colts answered that question by selecting Washington State quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 20 overall pick.

The Colts spent the 2022 draft building around Matt Ryan, but next year, they should think about drafting his eventual successor. Ward looked like he was playing NCAA Football 14 on rookie mode at Incarnate Word, and if he can do anything similar in the Pac-12, he could easily end up warranting a first-round pick.

Ward transferred from the University of Incarnate Word, an FCS program in San Antonio, Texas. In two seasons, Ward completed 63.5% of his passes for 6,908 passing yards, 71 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. On the ground, he added 114 carries for 470 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.

In the second round of this mock draft, the Colts selected Rutgers cornerback Avery Young, who enters his senior season after recording two interceptions and 18 passes defended during his career thus far.

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2023 mock draft: Giants land QB Cam Ward in top 10

With Daniel Jones entering the final year of his contract, the Giants could look for a new QB in 2023. They found one in this mock draft.

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The 2022 season is a huge one for Daniel Jones and the Giants. Jones is entering the final year of his contract after New York declined his fifth-year option for the 2023 season, so he’s looking to either earn an extension with the Giants or a new contract elsewhere as a free agent.

If he continues on his current trajectory, the Giants will be in search for his replacement, which is why Luke Easterling of Draft Wire has them selecting a new quarterback in this two-round 2023 mock draft.

At No. 9 overall, he has the Giants taking Washington State quarterback Cam Ward

The Giants declined the fifth-year option on Daniel Jones’ contract, so barring massive improvement from the former top-10 pick this season, the Giants will be looking for his replacement here. Ward looked like he was playing NCAA Football 14 on rookie mode at Incarnate Word, and if he can do anything similar in the Pac-12, he could easily end up warranting a top-10 pick.

Ward transferred from Incarnate Word to Washington State for the 2022 season after dominating at the FCS level last season. He threw for 4,648 yards and 47 touchdowns with only 10 interceptions in 13 games.

He’s not the biggest quarterback at just 6-foot-2 and 223 pounds, but his ceiling is high now that he’s at WSU.

Later in the mock draft, Easterling has the Giants addressing the secondary by taking North Carolina cornerback Tony Grimes at No. 41. Grimes was an All-ACC honorable mention last season and tied for fifth in the conference with nine pass breakups, starting all 13 games.

Interesting 2023 mock draft projects a major QB wild card to the Lions

The latest 2023 mock draft from Draft Wire projects a major QB wild card and the son of an NFL standout to the Lions

The latest 2023 NFL mock draft from our friends at Draft Wire is now out, and it’s not the typical paint-by-numbers offseason mock.

Remember: Summer mock drafts are more about players to know and watch during the upcoming college football season than they are meant to be accurate projections. That’s why this mock from Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling is so intriguing. The projection for the Lions’ top pick is a quarterback not many have even heard of.

With the No. 5 overall pick–based on current Super Bowl odds–the Lions snag Washington State QB Cam Ward. No, not the NHL goalie. This Cam Ward is a transfer from FCS-level Incarnate Word, where he posted some video game-type offensive numbers in two seasons. I haven’t seen Ward play yet, but here’s what Easterling offers on the 6-2, 223-pound passing phenom,

The Lions punted on the 2022 quarterback class, likely hoping to land a better prospect at the top of next year’s draft. Ward looked like he was playing NCAA Football 14 on rookie mode at Incarnate Word, and if he can do anything similar in the Pac-12, he could easily end up warranting a top-five pick.

The other first-round pick is a very familiar name. Picking at No. 28 overall with the Rams’ selection via trade, the projection is Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Yes, he’s the son of longtime NFL pass rushing demon Joey Porter and he plays cornerback with the same mentality his father did in his heyday with the Steelers. Porter Jr. is a player I expect to rise well above No. 28 overall, but that’s part of the fun of the summer season mock drafts like this one.

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2023 NFL draft film room: Washington State QB Cam Ward

See for yourself what makes Washington State’s Cam Ward one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL draft

It’s never too early to look ahead to the next group of top prospects, so if you’re looking to get a head start on the 2023 NFL draft class, we’ve got you covered.

What makes Washington State’s Cam Ward, a highly touted transfer from Incarnate Word, one of next year’s top quarterback prospects?

Watch the tape and see for yourself: