2023 NFL Mock Draft: Prediction Each First Round Pick Ahead of the Super Bowl
2023 NFL Mock Draft: Prediction Each First Round Pick Ahead of the Super Bowl
With the Super Bowl officially here, we know which positions most teams will be selecting in the 2023 NFL Draft.
There's no "clear-cut" No. 1 prospect in the NFL Draft. But the consensus is that we might see a quarterback come off the board throughout the first couple of picks.
There might be some uncertainty, but we'll try our best. Here's a full first-round mock draft for the 2023 NFL Draft before the Super Bowl.
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2023 NFL First-Round Mock Draft Ahead of the Super Bowl
1. Texans: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
The Texans won Week 18 and lost the number one spot in the NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears. But with the Bears expected to stick with Justin Fields, Chicago doesn't need a quarterback.
The Bears need defensive help after trading away a ton of talent at the trade deadline. There are also many other areas that they'll need to improve. But the quarterback isn't one of them. So I'm expecting a trade between the Texans and Bears that will help the Texans land Bryce Young as the first pick of the NFL Draft.
2. Bears: Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia
Here's your defensive help. The Bears would likely end up with more draft picks in other rounds and years. But they'll make sure to get the best defensive player in the draft.
3. Cardinals: Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama
The Cardinals won't have J.J. Watt anymore. So they'll want to bring in Will Anderson, one of the best pass rushers in the draft class. This makes complete sense.
4. Colts: CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State
It's between C.J. Stroud and Will Levis. But Stroud showed us much more in college and played exceptionally well in the College Football Playoff against Georgia. That's enough for me.
5. Seahawks: Tyree Wilson, LB, Texas Tech
The Seahawks need to get better defensively. They need to be more dynamic, as Pete Caroll suggested. Wilson is a raw talent, but they've got the coaching staff to get his full potential out.
6. Lions: Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
The Lions' defense continues to improve with Myles Murphy next. This team is going to have Aiden Hutchinson and Murphy on the defense. It's a no-brainer if Murphy falls to six. He's undoubtedly a top-five talent in most draft classes.
7. Raiders: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
8: Falcons: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
9. Panthers: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
I don't know the better option between Richardson and Will Levis. But Richardson likely has more raw talent, and if it can be translated into the NFL, he's the guy the Panthers will want to get.
10: Eagles: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
11. Titans: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
12. Texans: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
13. Jets: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
14. Patriots: Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson
15. Packers: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
Packers need a backup plan for when Aaron Rodgers leaves. Jordan Love hasn't proven much when given the opportunity.
16. Commanders: O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida
17: Stealers: Brian Branch, S, Alabama
18. Lions: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
The Lions traded away T.J. Hockenson. Now they'll add Michael Mayer to their improving offense.
19. Buccaneers: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
20. Seahawks: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
21. Dolphins: Forfeited
22. Chargers: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
23. Ravens: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
24. Vikings: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
25. Jaguars: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
26. Giants: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
27: Cowboys: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
28: Bills: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
29: Bengals: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
30. Broncos: BJ Ojulari, EDGE, LSU
31. Chiefs: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
32. Eagles: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
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Jason grew up an avid sports fan. His passion for sports writing grew in high school and he developed a blog that was strictly for New York Sports. From his work, you will quickly realize that he loves looking at games from an analytical and numbers perspective and hopes to provide you with that same perspective in his articles.