2 Round Post Senior Bowl 2023 NFL Mock Draft
As the week of the Senior Bowl concludes for the NFL Draft, it's time to prepare for the final steps of the evaluation process for the draft and begin understanding what needs NFL teams have. Here is two rounds of an NFL mock draft with players that could be selected in the first two rounds.
Descriptions are from the player's scouting report. Click their name to read their full report.
1. Chicago Bears: iDL Jalen Carter, Georgia
"Blessed with rare athleticism, a lightning quick first step and violent hands, the Bulldogs defensive tackle makes a living in the opponents' backfield."
2. Houston Texans: EDGE Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
"Blessed with rare athleticism, a lightning quick first step and violent hands, the Bulldogs defensive tackle makes a living in the opponents' backfield."
3. Arizona Cardinals: EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech
"He carries his weight well enough that he can fill roles as a 4-3 defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker at the next level with the ability to reduce inside occasionally. Wilson has an explosive first step and long strides to beat tackles around their outside shoulders or make plays as a backside run defender."
4. Indianapolis Colts: QB Bryce Young, Alabama
"A smart-accurate passer who doesn’t force throws and rarely makes mistakes. Lacks prototype size but sees the field very well, demonstrates natural feel in the pocket and can push the ball downfield with a simple flick of the wrist."
5. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN): EDGE Myles Murphy, Clemson
"An immediate impact player as a freshman, the Georgia native demonstrates quick, first step-explosion, along with great strength and versatility. Murphy has been utilized on the outside to set the edge and has kicked inside when needed, showcasing multiple ways how he can be implemented at the next level."
6. Detroit Lions (via LAR): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon
"Terrific length and subtle weight that doest burden his athleticism. Tons of press-bail alignments, typically to the boundary. He has blitzed from the field and has an impact on the pass."
7. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Will Levis, Kentucky
"You will notice everything is ultra-quick. An up-tempo offense based on quick reads and fast decision-making. Levis gets rid of the ball in a hurry and it's the high-octane scheme that you see many NFL teams attempting to mimic."
8. Atlanta Falcons: iOL Peter Skoronski, Northwestern
"Skoronski possesses exceptional athleticism, great passion and high character. His quick feet and fundamentally sound technique are two of his more favorable attributes."
9. Carolina Panthers: QB C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
"Known as the first one in, last one out, Stroud possesses all the intangibles that NFL decision-makers seek from a franchise quarterback—head coach Ryan Day has praised his work ethic and professional approach to the game on a daily basis."
10. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO): CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
"He’s a high-energy talker who loves to remind wide receivers that they’re getting locked up. Witherspoon has a quick trigger and excellent closing speed on short routes and screens."
11. Tennessee Titans: OT Dawand Jones, Ohio State
"Size is astounding, length and mass that is visible from the nosebleeds. Naturally wide base that remains consistent throughout his pass set. Hand fighting is non-negotiable."
12. Houston Texans (via CLE): QB Anthony Richardson, Florida
"Sizeable height and length for the position, with an intimidating structure. Overly poised for a player with such little experience. Very comfortable in the pocket and has the instinct to step up when it collapses or escape the impending rush."
13. New York Jets: OT Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State
"A high-character individual, the Cincinnati native is referred to by coaches as the “father” of the offensive line room because his teammates gravitate toward him."
14. New England Patriots: WR Quentin Johnston, TCU
"The Horned Frogs’ standout exhibits notable linear burst, lateral burst, long speed, and play strength. At the line of scrimmage, Johnston uses his explosiveness, jab steps, hesitations, and hand usage to release."
15. Green Bay Packers: TE Dalton Kincaid, Utah
"He displays excellent body control. Utah uses Kincaid as a slot playmaker more than an in-line option, but he’s experienced in both roles. Despite not having high-end play strength, he welcomes and finishes through contact as a ball carrier."
16. Washington Commanders: CB Kelee Ringo, Georgia
"On film, it looks like Ringo was built in a lab. He has a great frame, fantastic length and impressive speed. It didn’t matter the receiver’s speed he went up against in man coverage, Ringo was always in the wideouts hip pocket."
17. Pittsburgh Steelers: iDL Lukas Van Ness, Iowa
"Van Ness deployed from two and three-point stances. The All-Big Ten selection blocked two punts versus Iowa State this past season. His motor runs hot no matter what role he’s playing. Van Ness displays exceptional ankle flexibility and lower body looseness for his size, which translates to above-average agility."
18. Detroit Lions: S JL Skinner, Boise State
"He comes downhill with his hair on fire and Skinner uses his length to make plays on the football. In man coverage against tight ends, Skinner really excelled."
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: EDGE Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame
"He spends a somewhat high percentage of snaps off-ball in run defense and coverage. He is respectable in man against tight ends and even running backs. Foskey is an explosive, clean unidirectional mover with good range at the first level. His soft change of direction is solid."
20. Seattle Seahawks: iOL O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida
"Large human in terms of outright mass. Mainly a guard but has moved out to tackle and handled the duties well in limited snaps. Arms and strength to finish plays. Plays long with heavy hands at the point of attack."
21. Miami Dolphins (via Forfeited):
The Miami Dolphins forfeited their draft pick because the league determined the team had impermissible communications on two different occasions with quarterback Tom Brady, despite Brady being under contract with the New England Patriots and then the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: OT Cody Mauch, NDSU
"Mauch is an excellent athlete who possesses ideal lateral and vertical agility to mirror defenders in pass protection or climb to the second level and pick off linebackers in the run game."
23. Baltimore Ravens: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State
"He maintains a uniform stem and his flexible lower half allows him to sink his hips to change direction on a dime as a route runner and as a ball carrier. Further, Smith-Njigba tracks the ball well and flashes the ability to win at the catch point as a hands catcher."
24. Minnesota Vikings: WR Jordan Addison, USC
"An above-average athlete, Addison boasts a flexible frame, exciting linear and lateral burst, and impressive change of direction ability. His speed, while not a rare or special trait, is notable and enables him to win deep at times."
25. Jacksonville Jaguars: TE Darnell Washington, Georgia
The Jaguars need another playmaker for their franchise quarterback, Trevor Lawrence. Getting a dual threat star, who can block and catch the ball, Washington will fit perfectly in their offense.
26. New York Giants: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame
"A rare blend of size, athleticism, toughness and pure natural talent, Mayer is the definition of a prototype at the tight end position. Tough enough to break tackles after the catch and elusive enough to make defenders miss in the open field."
27. Dallas Cowboys: CB Cam Smith, South Carolina
"Infectious competitiveness radiates throughout his teammates. Fluid athlete in every sense. Fleet-footed from pedal to break with polished hips and snap in his lower body movement."
28. Buffalo Bills: S Brian Branch, Alabama
"He has a knack for playing the top shoulder and dominating from there, though he can win from the low shoulder. He mirrors pass-catchers before and after contact but excels after landing his hands and slowing receivers down."
29. Cincinnati Bengals: CB Deonte Banks, Maryland
"He is quick to read and close on short throws and is excellent at attacking the ball at the catch point. Banks is patient when sitting in press coverage before getting in phase."
30. New Orleans Saints (via SF): LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson
"A physical specimen that embodies versatility, Simpson’s usefulness in multiple schemes and athletic traits may place him in the top half of the first round."
31. Kansas City Chiefs: WR Rashee Rice, SMU
"He is incredibly smooth and clean in all of his movement, he also knows exactly where the holes in the defense will be so he is always getting open."
32. Philadelphia Eagles: RB Bijan Robinson, Texas
"Robinson boasts stellar linear and lateral burst with angle-beating long speed. He precedes sudden, sharp cuts with salesmanship to force defensive backs into awkward positions."
2nd Round
33. Pittsburgh Steelers (via CHI): OT Broderick Jones, Georgia
34. Houston Texans: WR Kayshon Boutte, LSU
35. Arizona Cardinals: CB Joey Porter Jr., Penn State
36. Indianapolis Colts: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee
37. Los Angeles Rams: EDGE Will McDonald IV, Iowa State
38. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN): iDL Bryan Bresee, Clemson
39. Las Vegas Raiders: OT Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland
40. Carolina Panthers: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia
41. New Orleans Saints: QB Aidan O'Connell, Purdue
42. Tennessee Titans: WR Zay Flowers, Boston College
43. Cleveland Browns: iDL Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin
44. New York Jets: LB Drew Sanders, Arkansas
45. Atlanta Falcons: WR Josh Downs, North Carolina
46. Green Bay Packers: EDGE BJ Ojulari, LSU
47. New England Patriots: LB Henry To'o To'o, Alabama
48. Washington Commanders: WR Cedric Tillman, Tennessee
49. Detroit Lions: LB Daiyan Henley, Washington State
50. Pittsburgh Steelers: OT Anton Harrison, Oklahoma
51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State
52. Miami Dolphins: RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama
53. Seattle Seahawks: QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
54. Chicago Bears (via BAL): EDGE Andre Carter II, Army
55. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jayden Reed, Michigan State
56. Detroit Lions (via MIN): TE Luke Musgrave, Oregon State
57. Jacksonville Jaguars: iOL John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota
58. New York Giants: CB Julius Brents, Kansas State
59. Dallas Cowboys: LB Jack Campbell, Iowa
60. Buffalo Bills: WR Michael Wilson, Stanford
61. Cincinnati Bengals: S Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M
62. Carolina Panthers (via SF): TE Sam LaPorta, Iowa
63. Kansas City Chiefs: iDL Tuli Tuipulotu, USC
64. Philadelphia Eagles: EDGE Adetomiwa Adebawore, Northwestern
