Seattle from Denver (5-12) - Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida, So. The team that drafts him will need a quarterback whisperer like the Bills had in Brian Daboll when they drafted Josh Allen and new head coach (and former Eagles offensive coordinator) Shane Steichen may be that guy. Levis’ senior season was a mixed bag compared to his impressive 2021 campaign - he lost his top receiver (Wan’Dale Robinson) and offensive coordinator to the NFL while dealing with nagging injuries - but he features the combination of arm talent, size (6-foot-4, 229 pounds) and mobility that usually sparks the imagination of an offensive coordinator. GM Chris Ballard has tried to address the quarterback position through the trade market and it hasn’t worked. Indianapolis (4-12-1) - Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Sr. So this pick is either someone trading up for a QB or Anderson. This pick is available for the right price and I’m thinking new GM Monti Ossenfort would do a back flip if either Young or Stroud were available here, because then the Cardinals would likely get a haul from someone looking to leapfrog the Colts. Arizona (4-13) - Will Anderson, Edge, Alabama, Jr. I believe it would be a mistake to pass on Stroud, who didn’t miss a beat this season despite dealing with several injuries at wide receiver - he was second in touchdown passes (41) and QBR (88.9) in 2022 - and nearly beat the defending national champions with 348 yards and four TDs, while showcasing his scrambling ability (he’s a traditional pocket passer). I’m not sure I’m buying it, but we are talking about the same franchise that took Mario Williams over Reggie Bush or Vince Young in 2006. The scuttlebutt is building GM Nick Caserio would rather select Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson or even trade down if Young goes first overall than take a quarterback here. Houston (3-13-1) - CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio St., Jr. The buzz is building that the Alabama signal-caller has a lot of support throughout the organization, but this is liar’s poker season, so this could all be a ruse in order to milk the Texans out of an extra draft pick. New head coach Frank Reich has almost exclusively worked with prototypical sized quarterbacks in his career and made a point to declare Young’s size “is a concern” when he was asked in Indy, but he has since recanted. I’m thinking the decision comes down to Ohio State’s Stroud or Young. Fitterer paid the premium for the pick, now he has to get it right. GM Scott Fitterer is swinging for the fences after missing on reclamation projects San Darnold and Baker Mayfield. Carolina from Chicago (3-14) - Bryce Young, QB, Alabama, Jr. Here’s an updated version of my 2023 NFL Mock Draft, now through three rounds:ġ. At very least, it helps you pass the time.įollow me on Twitter so we can continue the conversation. The draft has become the Super Bowl of the NFL’s second season - the NFL doesn’t have an off-season - and a mock version of said draft is meant to educate, perhaps even entertain.
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