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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.

Two Badgers ranked in top 40 NFL Draft prospects by Fox Sports

Offensive lineman Joe Tippmann and nose tackle Keeanu Benton were ranked highly in expert Rob Rang’s (Fox Sports) 2023 NFL Draft rankings.

Both offensive lineman Joe Tippmann and nose tackle Keeanu Benton were ranked highly in expert Rob Rang’s (Fox Sports) 2023 NFL Draft rankings that came out earlier this month.

Joe Tippmann came in at 26th overall and has been climbing the draft boards recently and has been ranked within the top 30 for multiple different outlets over the last couple months. His 6-foot-6, 315 pound frame is expected to transition well to the league.

Keeanu Benton came in not too far behind his teammate, being ranked 33rd overall in the draft. Benton just wrapped up a four-year career with the Badgers and impressed at the Senior Bowl, likely increasing his stock as a result.

Both of the athletes were invited to the 2023 NFL Draft combine in a few weeks in Indianapolis where they will also be joined by teammate and fellow prospect linebacker/edge Nick Herbig.

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Vikings 2023 7-round mock draft: Matt Anderson’s 4.0

The latest seven-round mock draft from @MattAnderson_8 sees the Vikings trading down

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into the 2023 offseason with a lot of holes on their roster that need to be filled. With key players likely to leave in free agency the Vikings need to make smart choices in the draft to replenish their talent pool.

Fortunately, the 2023 NFL draft is loaded with talented players who could help fill these needs. In this mock draft, we’re going to take an aggressive approach and trade up when we try and secure top talent for the Vikings by using the Rich Hill trade chart.

Pre-Combine top defensive tackles in the 2023 NFL Draft for the Browns to target

Who are the best defensive tackles for the Browns to target in the 2023 NFL Draft? Check out these pre-combine rankings.

The NFL Scouting Combine is set to take place next week in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Cleveland Browns will be there in full force as they look to upgrade their roster in the 2023 NFL Draft. Indianapolis is also where all of the deals shake out behind the scenes between general managers, agents, and more, so more free agency and trade news should begin to leak out after the combine as well.

However, as the Browns look to improve their roster, defensive tackle is a main need for them. Here are the top-ten defensive tackles to watch at the combine. Who knows? A couple of them could be in brown and orange next season.

Here are midseason defensive tackle rankings as some prospects have gone back to school, and more tape has come out since this article.

Top draft expert ranks Badger prospect in top 30

Offensive lineman Joe Tippmann was listed as the 27th overall player in NFL draft expert Daniel Jeremiah’s 2023 NFL Draft prospect rankings.

Offensive lineman Joe Tippmann was listed as the 27th overall player in NFL media analyst and draft expert Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 2023 NFL Draft prospect rankings that he released in late January.

The 6-foot-6, 315+ pound athlete isn’t as widely recognized as some of the former Badger offensive linemen that have entered the draft in recent years, but his size and athletic ability should play well in the NFL.

Tippmann along with linebacker Nick Herbig and nose tackle Keeanu Benton are the three Wisconsin athletes that were invited to the scouting combine next month and will look to prove themselves ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Wisconsin spring football schedule released

In what has certainly been one of the most notable offseasons in Badger history, the team has released its official spring schedule.Β 

In what has certainly been one of the most notable offseasons in Badger football history, the team released its official spring schedule for the program.

Outside of the practice dates, the team plans to host its pro day on March 23, showcasing the talents of a variety of former Badger players. Nick Herbig and Keeanu Benton will likely be among those in attendance.

Luke Fickell, his new coaching staff and the 2023 Badger football team will have their official launch on April 22. The team will not have a traditional spring game, but the fans will be able to come see the new faces around Camp Randall.

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Top 2023 NFL Draft prospects at the Eagles’ biggest positions of need

We’re looking at the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects at the Philadelphia Eagles’ most significant positions of need

The rich are getting richer, and even with a 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, things are looking promising for the Eagles as the 2023 NFL offseason gets underway.

Thanks to someΒ draft night wizardry from Howie Roseman, the Eagles traded the No. 16 overall pick, No. 19 overall pick, and a 2022 sixth-round pick to the New Orleans Saints for the No. 18 overall pick, a 2022 third-round pick, a 2022 seventh-round pick, a 2023 first-round pick, and a 2024 second-round pick.

With 18 Eagles set to hit free agency and some roster retooling set to begin, here are the best 2023 NFL draft prospects at the Birds’ biggest positions of need.

Vikings mock draft 4.0: What if a quarterback falls?

There is a distinct possibility that a quarterback falls in the NFL draft. What would a Vikings draft look like if they took one?

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.

In the first mock draft that we did, the Vikings took a cornerback at 23rd overall, took a wide receiver in the second with a trade down and man coverage cornerback with the third. This one, we stayed at each pick and took good players that filled needs.

Seahawks trade down twice in this 3-round NFL.com mock draft

He also has them rolling the dice on a quarterback prospect in the second round.

Chad Reuter at NFL.com posted a new three-round mock draft earlier this week – and the results were very interesting as far as the Seahawks are concerned.

Reuter’s mock has Seattle trading down twice, picking up several extra picks in the process. He also has them rolling the dice on a quarterback prospect in the second round. Here’s how the Seahawks came out.

Three former Badgers receive invites to 2023 NFL combine

Three Badgers from the 2022 season will make their way to the 2023 NFL Combine.

In recent years, the Wisconsin Badgers have churned out some of the best talent in college football. Many of those athletes go on to successful careers in the NFL. Examples include newly retired J.J. Watt, superstar running back Jonathan Taylor and new Hall of Famer Joe Thomas.

Each season, the NFL hosts its scouting combine for the incoming draft class, showcasing the athletes to the teams that will potentially select them in April. In 2022, Wisconsin had four players invited to the combine, linebackers Jack Sanborn and Leo Chenal, tight end Jake Ferguson and offensive lineman Logan Bruss.

Here’s a look at the three athletes that received invitations for the class of 2023: