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3 linebackers Saints fans should scout at the 2023 NFL combine

Tulane’s Dorian Williams and Iowa’s Jack Campbell are some of the linebackers Saints fans should be scouting at the 2023 NFL combine, via @RossJacksonNOLA:

While linebacker may not be the biggest need for the New Orleans Saints, addressing the position could still make sense when the value is right. 2019 seventh-round pick Kaden Elliss impressed last season as a spot starter while New Orleans was dealing with injuries at the position and now could end up with a lucrative deal and opportunity elsewhere. Should that happen, the Saints could be looking at add talent to an otherwise solid room featuring veteran Pro-Bowler Demario Davis and young star Pete Werner.

Even if the Saints can retain Elliss, building on a strength is always a good idea late in the draft. Just because a team is no longer in position to add top-talent at a position of need, doesn’t mean their draft is over. Here are three linebackers that could help replace Elliss if needed and work in concert should the Saints re-sign their must-keep outgoing free agent.

7 linebackers for the Eagles to watch at NFL combine

We’re previewing seven linebackers for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine

The NFL draft started in Mobile, and now league personnel and college football’s top prospects are taking the show to Lucas Oil Stadium for the scouting combine.

With the Eagles set to retool on defense, we’re taking a look at the linebacker position.

Philadelphia has Haason Reddick under contract for two more years, but the other two starters, T.J. Edwards and Kyzir White are set to become unrestricted free agents.

The Eagles do have rookie Nakobe Dean, rookie Kyron Johnson, and Patrick Johnson under contract but could look to add more depth.

With kickoff from Mobile quickly approaching, here are seven linebackers to watch at the scouting combine.

NFL Scouting Combine: Notes and quotes from the defensive linemen and linebackers

The defensive linemen and linebackers spoke to the media today at the combine. Here are some notes and quotes that stood out.

The first day of player media availability at the NFL Scouting Combine was today as the defensive linemen and linebackers took the podium. I did my best to hone in on players who fit what the Cleveland Browns might be looking for in the 2023 NFL Draft to get to know players who could be wearing brown and orange next year.

On a busy morning, I was able to chat with nearly about ten players and picked their brains about some of the things they do well on tape. As these guys continue through the biggest job interview of their career, here are some notes and quotes from today’s media availability.

2023 NFL draft: 3 linebackers for Chargers to watch at Combine

Here are a few linebackers expected to test well at the NFL Scouting Combine that the Los Angeles Chargers could target in the draft.

The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week, which will bring the 2023 draft class fully into focus, as this is the week of athletic testing, evaluations, and interviews for over 300 prospects.

With the combine ready to set the stage before free agency and the draft, we look at players worth monitoring for the Chargers.

Whether it be players who are options at pick No. 21 or later in the draft, we will pick out some at each position who should test well and generate buzz.

Here are a few linebackers worth keeping an eye on.

Vikings 2023 7 round mock draft 6.0: Versatility reigns supreme

In the latest seven-round mock draft, @TheRealForno has the Vikings trading back, getting more picks and drafting versatile players

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of different ways they can go in the NFL draft. There will be some discussion on what needs are most important but the Vikings can address most of them through both free agency and the NFL draft.

I have now done five mock drafts for the Vikings this offseason and they all have taken a slightly different turn each time. This one has the Vikings trading back and focusing on the defense.

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Browns add dynamic playmakers and future assets in 2023 NFL Mock Draft

The Browns rebuild the defensive line adding playmakers.

The defensive line for the Cleveland Browns needs a massive makeover as well as finding a way to make the offense more of a threat vertically. There are some nice veteran defensive linemen to raise the basement of the roster in free agency though wide receiver talent will need to come in the 2023 NFL Draft or via trade.

The Browns also need to look at the fact that they do not have a ton of draft assets in 2024 when evaluating possible trade-down and up scenarios. Let’s check out how they could fill all the major needs in this Browns mock draft with trades.

15 2023 NFL Draft prospects for Browns to follow at the NFL Scouting Combine

Who should you be watching at the combine next week?

The Cleveland Browns have holes to fill on their roster as free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft rolls closer. However, before we get there, first comes the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, where general managers, head coaches, and agents are known for wheeling and dealing behind the scenes.

The combine also has massive NFL Draft implications for the Browns as they have needs at defensive tackle, defensive end, and wide receiver before we reach Week 1 of the season. Here are 15 players to keep a close eye on as they travel to Indianapolis, Indiana for the biggest job interviews of their lives next week.

PFF identifies perfect early/late-round fits for Chargers in 2023 NFL draft

Pro Football Focus suggests a wide receiver and a linebacker for the Chargers.

With the 2022 season in the rearview, all attention has shifted to what the Chargers can do to their roster this offseason to be as competitive as possible to dethrone AFC West rivals and Super Bowl 57 champions, the Chiefs.

The 2023 NFL draft should be where the Bolts can pull out a slew of young talent.

Pro Football Focus recently identified the perfect fits for every team in the early and late rounds.

Given the huge need to address the wide receiver position, PFF has Boston College’s Zay Flowers as the perfect fit for the early round.

The Chargers’ offense could take the next step with some extra speed infused into it, and that’s the kind of player Zay Flowers is.

The Chargers head into the season with a new offensive coordinator in Kellen Moore, who is expected to unlock the true potential of Justin Herbert. But, to do so, they need to find the missing piece to the puzzle, which is a speed element. And Flowers could be that.

While undersized at 5-foot-9 and 182 pounds, Flowers is a very experienced and dynamic receiver, with not just deep speed but the quickness and twitchiness in space, making him a threat with the ball in his hands, as evident from leading the ACC with 503 yards after the catch.

The perfect late-round fit for the Chargers that PFF identified is Tulane linebacker Dorian Williams.

As for their defense, they could use some extra linebacker help, and Dorian Williams brings high-ceiling athleticism for the position as a mid-round pick.

The Chargers have to make a decision on Drue Tranquill, who is slated to be a free agent in March. If they let him walk, the linebacker corps will need additional players.

Williams is instinctual and physical in run defense and has plenty of downhill speed to make an impact as a blizter. Additionally, Williams has a natural feel for coverage with an understanding of route concepts to make plays.

Williams was productive in college, finishing his career with 316 tackles, 27 for a loss, 9.5 sacks, 44 quarterback pressures, eight passes defended, and two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Browns bolster their putrid front seven in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft

A front seven makeover for Jim Schwartz

The Cleveland Browns are handing over the defensive reigns to new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz hoping to turn around that unit. The Browns’ current roster aligns well with what he asks his defensive backs to do. But if the team wants a total defensive turnaround the defensive line and front seven need improvement.

This draft has plenty of options and fun prospects along the defensive line and is a much better defensive tackle class than last year’s. The Browns will likely attack the interior defensive line in free agency by adding some young pieces through the draft.

Now for this week’s seven-round Browns mock draft.

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2023 Senior Bowl Preview: Linebacker

We continue our Senior Bowl preview with the linebackers

One of the most important events on the National Football League calendar is the Senior Bowl. Held the week after the conference championship games, it is the true beginning of the NFL draft cycle.

Not only do scouts and analysts like us get to see over 100 draft prospects in one place competing against each other, but it’s also an opportunity for analysts and personnel alike to get together and have discussions about a number of topics.

As we look forward to this year’s Senior Bowl, both managing editor Tyler Forness and columnist Matt Anderson will be there in person to break everything down.

We will be breaking down each position group and what to look for throughout the week. Here is the edge rusher position.

Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive tackles
Interior offensive line
Interior defensive line
Edge rushers