The New York Jets selected Pittsburgh offensive tackle Carter Warren with the 120th pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Jets traded down from No. 112 to No. 120 after a deal with the New England Patriots, adding a 6th-round pick in the process.
Warren, a Patterson, NJ native, measured six-foot-five and 311 pounds with a lot of length (85-inch wingspan). He has some developing to do but he has the tools and frame to become a starter down the line for the Jets while giving them a nice depth piece early on.
The Jaguars still have 10 picks in the 2023 NFL draft. Here are 10 prospects who would make sense for the team:
The Jacksonville Jaguars surprised most when they opted not to address any of their defensive needs and instead picking offensive tackle Anton Harrison, tight end Brenton Strange, and running back Tank Bigsby in the first three rounds, respectively.
After accumulating 10 picks in rounds four through seven, the Jaguars still have a chance to address a lot of areas before the weekend is over.
But finding a star in Day 3 is tough.
Here are 10 players who stand out as prospects that could interest the Jaguars in rounds four, five, six, and seven:
Here’s a quick look at 15 late-round prospects the Broncos could target in the 2023 NFL draft.
The Denver Broncos do not have first- or second-round picks to use in the 2023 NFL draft, so in order to have a great class (barring a trade up), general manager George Paton will have to find gems in the mid and late rounds of the draft.
The Broncos currently have five draft picks: Nos. 67 and 68 overall in the third round, No. 108 in the fourth, No. 139 in the fifth and No. 195 in the sixth. Denver does not currently hold a pick in the seventh round, but the club might acquire additional picks through draft-day trades.
Paton has made six trades through his first two drafts with the Broncos, trading down four times. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him trade down again this year to add more picks.
Today, we’re taking a quick look at 15 prospects that Denver could target in the fifth, sixth and seventh (late rounds) of the 2023 NFL draft.
Here is our latest seven-round NFL mock draft prediction for the Broncos.
We rolled out our first seven-round mock draft for the Denver Broncos last week, and with the 2023 NFL draft now exactly one week away, it’s time for an updated seven-round mock.
This mock features all-new selections from last week. The Broncos do not hold first- or second-round picks this year following the Russell Wilson trade in 2022, but Denver does hold back-to-back picks in the third round.
Broncos general manager George Paton will probably make a few trades during the draft, but those are impossible to predict, so this draft only includes picks for the five selections that Denver currently holds.
Here is our latest seven-round mock draft for the Broncos.
Even though the Minnesota Vikings are set at offensive tackle, you should always be prepared if a talented prospect falls down the board.
The Minnesota Vikings searched for their cornerstone tackles for a long time, and they finally found them in Christain Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill. If no unforeseen events occur, they should have their tackle position settled for years to come.
However, the NFL is unpredictable, and injuries can ruin a team’s season. Although the Vikings are not likely to use an early pick on a tackle, it is worth examining the draft class because you never know. Let’s explore one offensive tackle from each round of the draft who may fit well with the Vikings.
Warren is a 6’6, 311-pound prospect with plenty of experience at left tackle. However, his 2022 season and collegiate career ended early when he suffered a meniscus tear in October.
While the injury has limited Warren’s ability to do much in the pre-draft process at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine and his pro day, the long-time blindside protector said he he has been approached about playing in other spots too.
“A lot of teams were asking me if I can play right tackle or if I could possibly play guard, to which my answer was yes,” Warren said last month, via Inside The Panthers. “I can do it all.”
The Jaguars have had their eye on offensive line prospects after allowing starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor to leave in free agency. The team already has its presumed replacement in Walker Little and brought back veteran Josh Wells, but there is still little depth at the position.
Warren is expected to be a Day 3 selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Broncos interviewed Pitt offensive tackle Carter Warren at the NFL combine.
The Denver Broncos had a formal interview with Pittsburgh offensive tackle Carter Warren at the NFL combine earlier this offseason, according to The Draft Network’s Ryan Fowler. NFL teams are allowed to have up to 45 formal visits with players at the combine each year.
Warren (6-5, 311 pounds) was a four-game starter at left tackle for the Panthers last season before suffering a season-ending meniscus tear. Warren has since recovered from that injury and he participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl in February.
Warren started 39 of the 40 games he was available for at Pitt and he is now projected to be a late-round pick in this year’s NFL draft. The Broncos currently hold pick No. 139 in the fifth round and pick No. 195 in the sixth round (full order of picks here).
If selected by Denver, Warren would likely serve as a backup swing tackle behind starters Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey.
The 2023 NFL draft will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29.
If the Rams are looking to add an OT in the mid-to-late rounds of the 2023 NFL draft, Carter Warren is a viable option.
The Los Angeles Rams are seemingly looking toward the future with how they’ve operated this offseason. Regardless of who the Rams have in mind as a long-term option at the quarterback position, they’ll need to strengthen their offensive line moving forward.
With free agency already underway, the Rams could use the 2023 NFL draft as an avenue to address the offensive line. Los Angeles currently has 11 total picks in this year’s draft, so there is plenty of ammo to use on different roster needs.
If the Rams are interested in taking an offensive tackle in the mid-to-late rounds on Day 3 of the draft, Carter Warren out of Pittsburgh is worth consideration.
Our Russell Brown highlights some later-round OTs that can take over the important No. 3 tackle role in Detroit
This past week, the Detroit Lions had some notable news that they wouldn’t be giving an RFA offer to offensive tackle Matt Nelson. I’d consider that significantly important as the Lions don’t have much for a backup tackle on the roster.
Dan Skipper is set to hit the free agent market and while he could be back, he’s only started in 5 games while playing in a total of 29 games. Aside from Skipper, they’ve got two practice squad tackles with Obinna Eze and Darrin Paulo. While they could surprise us, I still wouldn’t expect much contribution from either player if the Lions were in a pinch. Time will tell with both of those players.
That’s why having a player like Matt Nelson on the roster was nice. He wasn’t overly impressive, but when he spot-started two years ago, there were some flashes. During his 40-game career with the Lions, Nelson started 12 games and played 987 snaps. Meanwhile, he only gave up 3 sacks in his career while playing as an in-line tight end and right tackle.
There’s a chance that the Lions bring back Nelson or Skipper, or they could bring back both players. The next week or so, we’ll find out what the depth chart looks like at offensive tackle for the Lions. If neither player is back, specifically Matt Nelson, the Lions will be in need of another offensive tackle. Let’s take a look at three offensive tackles that the Lions could consider during the 2023 NFL Draft!
Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama
Over the past week or so, I watched the tape of Alabama offensive tackle Tyler Steen and the more I watched, the more I liked. He checked into the Scouting Combine at 6’6″ and 321 pounds with 32 3/4″ arms. An impressive feat for Steen because when I asked around about him, many people thought he’d move inside to guard due to his arm length.
Watched Alabama OT Tyler Steen yesterday and the more I watched, the more I liked his overall game. He's not a perfect prospect and will need some refinement but plenty to like within his game.
That might not be the case after he checked into the Scouting Combine and put up 31 reps in the bench press. But if that’s not enough for you to buy-in, you can go to the tape. In the three games I watched of Steen, you’ll see his ability to anchor and reset his hands consistently against the opposition.
Meanwhile, he’s got the desired foot speed to match speed rushers off the edge or those that try to cross his face with an inside pass rush move. He’s got strong hands and displays the ability to turn and redirect defenders while opening rushing lanes.
Prior to playing at Alabama, Steen was a starting tackle at Vanderbilt. During his 3 years with the Commodores, he had over 1400 snaps at left tackle and almost 800 snaps at right tackle. While he gave up 11 sacks at Vanderbilt, he cleaned up much of his technique at Alabama and only gave up 2 sacks this past season for the Crimson Tide (per PFF).
On my board, Steen ended up with a solid third-round grade, but he could very well be available during the early portion of Day 3 of the 2023 NFL draft. Whether it’s the 3rd or 4th round, the Lions should pounce on the opportunity of selecting Tyler Steen out of Alabama. He’d provide guard and tackle flexibility for Detroit, which the Lions will desperately need moving forward.
RichardGouraige, OT, Florida
Per editor Jeff Risdon’s request, I’ve got to talk about Richard Gouraige from Florida. And I’m glad I get to do that because Gouraige was someone that I wasn’t going to watch until closer to the draft but he had some impressive flashes on tape.
Measuring at the Combine at 6’5″ and 306 pounds with 34″ arms, Gouraige checked off a lot of boxes. Another one of those players that got labeled as a potential player to move inside to guard, he might end up finding a spot at tackle for a team. While he didn’t do any of the drills at the Combine, his frame is intriguing, and it stands out with his strong lower half.
When putting on the tape, Gouraige plays under control and shows the consistent ability to reset his hands. He’s got strong hands and is able to steer defenders away from quarterbacks and running backs while also being able to maul them into the ground. Meanwhile, he utilizes his length by locking out defenders and preventing them from even sniffing around the pocket. Now, there are times that he’s slow out of the gate and his foot speed will get tested against faster pass rushers or a blitz off the edge.
At around 9:20 pm, one player wandered onto an empty Lucas Oil field
Per PFF, he played over 2600 career snaps with over 1500 of those snaps coming at left tackle and the rest coming at left guard. The more impressive stat for Gouraige is that he’s only given up four sacks in his career.
It’s worth noting that I do know of the Lions staff and scouting staff to be at Florida Gator games at least five times this year. Maybe they were there for a defensive player, quarterback Anthony Richardson or right guard O’Cyrus Torrence. But there could also be a chance that they were down there to get their eyes on Richard Gouraige. It’ll be interesting to see how it all shakes out but Lions fans need to keep tabs on Gouraige during the third day of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Carter Warren, OT, Pittsburgh
It’s somewhat shocking that when people talk about finding a swing tackle in the middle rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft, they don’t talk more about Carter Warren. Maybe it’s because he’s coming off an injury but I think this prospect deserves more buzz. While his tape doesn’t scream elite, it’s still very good.
Warren checked into the Scouting Combine at 6’5″ and 311 pounds with 35 3/8″ arms. Maybe we’d be talking about him more if he would have worked out at the Combine but unfortunately, he’s saving that for his Pro Day. We do know that Warren is a long-armed offensive tackle that plays light on his feet.
For the 2023 NFL Draft, my favorite mid-round OT is Carter Warren from Pittsburgh. He was only limited to four games this past year due to a season ending injury but he'll participate at the Scouting Combine and I'm intrigued with how he'll test. Listed at 6-5 and 325, this is a… https://t.co/YI26BX8EOYpic.twitter.com/ac8Rn92vna
While he does have quick feet and great length, Warren does have a thinner lower half and doesn’t always keep his base as wide as he should. This does allow him to get knocked around or to play off-balance. But he does a good job of working his hands and is able to transfer his weight consistently from his post-foot to his set foot.
Much of this has transitioned to success during his four-year career for Pittsburgh. Per PFF, he’s played over 2100 career snaps at left tackle and has only given up six sacks in his career. Looking at his athletic frame and length, Warren screams to be a mid-round prospect. There’s a good chance he becomes a swing tackle for an NFL team, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he carved out some type of starting role for a team.
The Jaguars have nine draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. Who should they be eying?
The on-field drills at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine are in the books, but determining how much they matter is a challenging exercise.
While there’s obvious value in seeing exactly how athletic prospects are (otherwise, why do the drills), it’s also a little silly to let anything other than game tape determine how players stack up.
With that in mind, it doesn’t quite feel right to make many changes to the first-round mock draft published last week.
Instead, here’s a Jacksonville Jaguars-centric mock draft with a guess at nine players the team could target with their selections in the 2023 NFL Draft:
