I think there is a plausible argument that Bijan Robinson is the best player in the entire draft, regardless of position - I presently have him behind Will Anderson Jr., but no-one else. 6/23/22: Flowers played well for Boston College in 2021, but was held back by his starting quarterback being out for the majority of the season. 6/23/22: Jarrett put together a breakout sophomore campaign with 62 receptions for 829 yards and five touchdowns. The Eagles have done a stellar job building a brilliant roster without any holes. Mocks. He has 24 receptions for 332 yards and five touchdowns so far in 2022. With a healthy Bakhtiari manning the blindside, Johnson could be drafted as a solid bookend, a bit like Decker and Sewell in rival Detroit. * - denotes 2023 prospect. Pittsburgh Steelers . Team sources feel Martin could be a riser during the draft process because he has put together really good tape during the 2022 season. 6/30/22: The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Ransom worked his way onto the field as a freshman and earned more playing time as the year progressed. 12/3/22: Jarrett has recorded 40 catches for 471 yards and three touchdowns thus far this season. The Packers need a long-term solution at RT so Elgton Jenkins can return to his most dominant position at LG, rather than using him as a swiss army knife across the entire line. 12/10/22: Mitchell played really well in 2022 with blanket coverage. Kentucky's Cason Wallace has been performing as a potential top-10 pick. 12/10/22: Dent has 51 tackles and four passes broken up so far this year. 6/23/22: Haselwood was solid for the Sooners in 2021, but their passing attack was held back by Spencer Rattler in the early going of the season. * - denotes 2023 prospect. 12/3/22: On the year, Washington has 46 catches for 611 yards and two touchdowns. 1 talent. The Panthers thought they fixed their dilemma by trading for Baker Mayfield, but that deal backfired. Robinson is short and light, so he could stand to add some weight for the NFL. He is a big receiver who presents a size mismatch. 12/10/22: Torrence has 71 tackles with a pass defended so far this season. The best of the bunch - Chibode Awuzie - has a season ending injury this week, and may not be quite ready to start Week 1 2023 (his contract year). He has 46 receptions for 679 yards and two touchdowns to this point in 2022. 1 cornerback. Some team sources think that Iosivas has second-day potential for the 2023 NFL Draft. 6/23/22: Tinsley produced well for Western Kentucky in 2021, catching 87 passes for 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns. Toggle navigation WalterFootball.com WF. He is 31 yards shy of tying the program record set by Marcus Nash in 1997. The Cardinals pass rush has left a lot to be desired in the early going this season, accumulating just 14 sacks through 8 games (4.5 coming via JJ Watt, a free agent after this season). In 2021, he was even better with 73 stops, one forced fumble, five passes broken up and six interceptions. 6/23/22: Johnson is a big-bodied possessional receiver who showed some ability in 2021 when he recorded 40 catches for 627 yards and three touchdowns. He has played well for the Tar Heels and could be a dangerous slot receiver in the NFL. If Shorter shows the quickness to be effective, he could be a riser. I would say pass rusher and cornerback are their biggest needs, but are blessed with 2 1st round picks thanks to their trade with New Orleans last year. He was a tough defender for Alabama in 2020, totaling 58 tackles, an interception and four passes defended. Jared Goff is far from the Lions biggest problem in this brutally disappointing season - hes average to a touch above average - but if the Lions are in the top-3 they would be stupid to not take the plunge on a franchise QB as the next step in their rebuild. The Bears have a miserable offensive line, so Justin Fields doesn't stand a chance when battling teams with elite pass rushes. Jalen Carter is immensely talented, but reminds me of Derek Stingley Jr. His supreme skill-set is obvious, and he has the potential to be a top-5 NFL player at his position, with off-the-charts traits. Torrence notched 87 tackles, three interceptions and two passes defended in 2021. 12/3/22: Harrell has two catches for 18 yards this year. In 2021, he had 22 catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns. 12/3/22: Burton has 37 catches for 590 yards and six touchdowns so far this year. Team sources think he could have still been a second-round pick had he entered the 2022 NFL Draft, despite his torn ACL. 6/23/22: Harrell flashed at Louisville in 2021, catching 18 passes for 523 yards and six touchdowns. Both are excellent prospects I like a lot, but Young has done more with less in bigger moments, and I think Young is an exceptional Kyler Murray-esque prospect for the NFL. He does not look like the same player since the knee injury he suffered in 2021. The one exception was Torrence. 2021 NFL MOCK DRAFT - WALT'S | CHARLIE'S ROUND: 1 The top 2023 Quarterback prospects available for the 2023 NFL Draft. Based on the drafts talent, in their 3-4 defense, I think a good 3-4 DE may be the best pick.. TJ Watt is amongst the best edge rushers in the NFL, and Alex Highsmith is a solid player, but depth is thin. 2 caliber receiver in the NFL, and not an ideal primary target. He has the upside to perform even better now that he has some experience. The Seahawks, meanwhile, need to continue padding their defense at every level, as they have a few decent starters - including late round steal Tariq Woolen - but have an aging, overpriced safety room, and unproven edge rushers. Link. 12/3/22: In 2022, Robinson has 35 receptions for 470 yards and three touchdowns. With the Hokies last year, Robinson caught 44 passes for 559 yards and five touchdowns. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. * - denotes 2023 prospect. During his breakout season, Tillman caught 64 passes for 1,081 yards with 12 touchdowns. In 2022, Shorter has 29 catches for 577 yards and two touchdowns. Changes in both rounds. All of his attributes are at sky-high levels. In 2021, he collected 44 tackles, an interception and four passes defended. The Texans should draft whomever they deem BPA here. 12/3/22: Teammate Quentin Johnston is in the running to be the first receiver drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft and that has caused Davis to go under the radar. Area scouts are high on Johnston's skill set and upside, and two NFL directors called him a stud. He is big and long, yet plays with the YAC ability of a Deebo Samuel or Jaylen Waddle. 12/10/22: Branch has 78 tackles, two sacks and seven passes broken up thus far in 2022. The Lions could do with a pure playmaker like Johnson in the back-end of their defense. ** - denotes 2026 prospect. He is a truly dominant running back who is strong, fast, a freak in the passing game and exceptionally elusive. 12/3/22: Tremayne caught 38 passes for 490 yards and three touchdowns in 2022. The Colts need to find a permanent solution at quarterback, rather than play musical chairs at the position. No one blamed them for doing that, but they won't be able to repeat that strategy this upcoming April. Virginia would not disclose what caused Wicks to miss time in November. They could take Levis with this pick, but he has a lot of question marks - despite his talent. Next update: Every week. "He puts up 20 yards per catch, runs great routes, is super smart, an alpha, and the hardest worker on the team.". 2023 NFL Mock Draft Last update: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers. The Texans need a second receiver across from Brandin Cooks in the near term, and a different No. 12/3/22: Cowing played well in 2022, recording 85 catches for 1,034 yards and seven touchdowns so far. Murphy is likely to rise into the top-10 debate short of injury or character concerns. He produced more in 2021, totaling 87 tackles, three interceptions and three passes defended. He has been doing a decent job. Dean forms a nice tandem with Rashad Torrence, but Dean needs to produce more splash plays to rise as a senior. NFL Draft Recent Links: 2023 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 11/30): Round 1 / Picks 17-32 / Round 2 Other 2023 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/25) 7/1/22: McMorris was a really good defender for the Aztecs in 2021, recording 90 tackles, four interceptions and nine passes broken up. He had 82 tackles, three interceptions and two passes batted. Stanford, Atlanta Falcons: Jared Verse, DE/OLB, In 2021, he grabbed 34 passes for 502 yards and six touchdowns. The Jaguars pass rush is hopefully set for the long-haul with Josh Allen and Travon Walker, but similar to Pittsburgh, their front-3 leaves a lot to be desired. He was a ballhawk who helped the Wildcats to get to the Big Ten Championship and produced a lot of splash plays with six interceptions, two passes broken up and 52 tackles. Moreover, their front-3 is underwhelming aside from Cam Hayward, who himself is nearing the end of his career. 12/3/22: Nacua has 48 receptions for 625 yards and five touchdowns at this point in 2022, but he also has missed games with injury. Mingo earned his invitation to the Senior Bowl. 6/23/22: Mingo flashed somewhat for Ole Miss, and he has good size for the NFL. 6/23/22: Miller played well enough in 2021 to earn a spot on NFL teams' preseason watch list. 1 overall pick). 6/23/22: Playing at UTEP, Cowing had some decent production as a freshman (31-550-3) and sophomore (41-691-3) before producing a massive junior year in 2021 with 69 catches for 1,354 yards and seven touchdowns. 12/3/22: On the year, Dell has 103 receptions for 1,354 yards and 15 touchdowns. Copeland the transferred to Maryland during the offseason. Jackson connected well with Stetson Bennett in 2020, so Jackson could produce more as a senior. 6/23/22: Rice was a solid receiver for the Mustangs during the past three seasons. $$ Pure WalterFootball with no advertisements for $7.99 a month. 6/23/22: Reed was a dangerous receiver for the Spartans in 2021, snatching 59 receptions for 1,026 yards and 10 touchdowns. Wayne has had his best season in 2022 with 56 catches for 795 yards and nine touchdowns. The Texans roster is a mess, and it's becoming apparent that Davis Mills is not the long-term answer in Houston. ** - denotes 2026 prospect. 6/23/22: Downs is a speedster receiver who could be a dangerous slot weapon in the NFL. Every decision was worth it, as it brought the franchise a Super Bowl, but now they are having coaching issues and a ton of large contracts. It would help Branch to generate more interception production as a junior. They say he does not play to his size, has a hard time getting in and out of breaks, is very stiff, lacks acceleration, body catches too much, and has a soft style of play. Flowers was impressive in 2020, breaking out for the Eagles. Wilson could be a late-rounder who competes to be a backup receiver and special teams contributor. After the season, he transferred to Penn State, where he could join Parker Washington in helping to pick up the slack from the loss of Jahan Dotson to the NFL. DuBose has good size, but showing speed at an all-star game would really help him to climb. Send Charlie an e-mail here: draftcampbell@gmail.com Previous Seasons They also feel he could have the best 2022 tape of any cornerback prospect for the 2023 NFL Draft. The son of the former Steeler great is a 6-2 cornerback with high potential. That's a huge increase in ball production given that he recorded of a total of four interceptions over the previous four seasons. An updated look at the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 salary cap table, including team cap space, dead cap figures, and complete breakdowns of player cap hits, salaries, and bonuses. In 2021, Smith-Njigba caught 94 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2021, Downs caught 101 passes for 1,335 yards and eight touchdowns. Hyatt put together meager production in 2021 (21-226-2) and 2020 (20-276-2). For the NFL, Nubin would have to fit as a backup strong safety and special teams contributor to start out his career. Estimated cap dollars necessary to sign upcoming draft picks (not included in the cap figure yet) Player (1) Pos. Harrell transferred to Alabama for 2022 and will compete for a starting job there because the program lost both starters, Jameson Williams and John Metchie, to the NFL. "He's 6-foot-3, 215 pounds and can win on all three levels," said an AFC area scout. On the year, he collected 69 tackles, two interceptions, four passes defended and one forced fumble. 12/3/22: Wilson brought in 26 receptions for 418 yards and four touchdowns during 2022. He had an impressive average of 17.4 yards per catch. Kyler Murray could really benefit from a big upgrade in the backfield. 12/3/22: Despite dealing with some injuries, Jenkins has been steady week to week this season, producing some clutch plays for the Tigers. Oregon, Pick change: previously Antonio Johnson, CB/S, Pick change: previously Joey Porter Jr., CB, $$ Pure WalterFootball with no advertisements for $7.99 a month. Johnson needs to produce more in 2022 to rise. Everything has come easy for Stroud - from time in the pocket to weaponry - but Stroud is a pure pocket passer who still possesses athletic ability, and could be a franchise QB at the next level. He can play in 4-3 or 3-4 and is a rare talent akin to Nick Bosa, Bradley Chubb or Chase Young. In 2020, he had 23 receptions for 397 yards and two scores. He flashed some in 2019, but was improved a lot as a sophomore. 12/3/22: Knowles has played well for Kansas State this season, and some team sources like him. He was better than the numbers illustrate, but Texas A&M's quarterback play really struggled. In 2021, he notched 64 catches for 670 yards and nine touchdowns. Florida's wide receiver corps was enviably 6-7 deep with NFL talents in 2019. This year, Martin has 59 tackles, three interceptions, 11 passes defended, one sack and two forced fumbles. However, Carter - like Stingley - has been a bit inconsistent and (injury and Georgia rotation notwithstanding) hasnt set the world on fire in his final year. 12/10/22: In 2022, Robinson has 86 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up. Jarrett could be a slot/outside flex receiver candidate for the next level. 2023 NFL Mock Draft; Charlie's 2023 NFL Mock Draft; 2024 NFL Mock Draft; Reader Content; Reader NFL Mocks; NFL Mock Consensus Report 2022; NFL 2022 Mock Draft Contest; General Content; NFL Draft Grades; College Football Game Recaps; Monday Morning Draft; Owens needs to improve his ball production and splash plays to rise as a senior. He was held back by a knee injury in 2021 that limited him to 16 catches on the year. ** - denotes 2026 prospect. Cropper is a thin-bodied receiver who will need to get stronger for the NFL. 6/23/22: In 2021, Janke produced well for the Jackrabbits, recording 72 receptions for 1,176 yards and five touchdowns. In 2022, Hyatt has 67 catches for 1,267 yards - a 18.9-yard average - and 15 touchdowns. Hes a polished route runner, and seemingly the full package. Antonio Johnson is a huge 6-3 cornerback who performed at a high level this past season. Walter Cherepinsky of Walter Football 2023 Round 1 NFL Mock Draft. 6/23/22: Jackson flashed some in 2020 with 36 receptions for 514 yards and three touchdowns. He's been a solid defender for the Cougars. While he hasn't played poorly, he hasn't been as impactful as he was in 2021 and has had some missed tackles. Alabama throws a lot more with Bryce Young than Georgia does with Stetson Bennett, so switching teams looks like a wise choice on Burton's part. Geno Smith as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFC? 6/23/22: Tremayne dealt with a knee injury in 2021 while recording 20 receptions for 245 yards and five touchdowns. Now that Alec Pierce has moved on to the NFL, Tucker could see more targets, but he will also have to deal with a new quarterback replacing Desmond Ridder. Hes been reported to have a good work ethic, and alongside his physical tools, production and traits, feels like the whole package. Who knows if the carriage will turn into a pumpkin some time soon, but for now, Geno Smith absolutely deserves to retain the starting job in Seattle. Jalen Carter has shown flashes of huge upside. 12/3/22: Cooper has 75 receptions for 991 yards and five touchdowns so far this season. Jared Verse has nice athleticism and a steady motor. 2023 NFL Draft Prospects: Tight End The top 2023 Tight End prospects available for the 2023 NFL Draft. Anudike-Uzomah reminds me of David Ojabo, who would have been a top-20 pick had he not torn his achilles at his pro day. 7/1/22: Battle notched 85 tackles, three interceptions and three passes broken up in 2021. He was productive while showing an impressive combination of size and speed. The Chargers have finally given up on Jerry Tillery, but they needed to find help for the defensive line regardless, given how bad they are against the run. Mingo has upside to produce more as a senior. 12/10/22: In 2022, Hickman has 51 tackles, an interception and eight passes defended. 6/23/22: Copeland was solid for the Florida Gators in 2021, but their inconsistent quarterback play held Copeland back. Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report. Nacua has good size and showing speed will be vital for him to rise. Im typically against any team drafting a running back in the 1st round - let alone top-10 - but with another 1st round pick to take an edge rusher or cornerback in this deep class, the Eagles can afford a luxury pick. 12/3/22: Team sources say they are projecting Shorter to be a late-round pick or undrafted free agent in the 2023 NFL Draft. Send Charlie an e-mail here: draftcampbell@gmail.com Previous Seasons '22 - Trey McBride, Colorado State 12/10/22: Proctor has 21 tackles and two passes broken up thus far this year. Full preview and player prospects analysis available. Moore had 16 tackles and an interception in 2021. He also averaged over 10 yards per carry on rushes, totaling 148 yards. Given Reed's size, he might fit best in the NFL as a slot receiver. He played solid football for Alabama, but he was not overly impressive. Join me as we mock the entire first round of the 2023 NFL Draft together and explore the needs of every team, in the league! 12/3/22: Smith-Njigba has just five catches for 43 yards this year. Johnson is extremely talented, and some scouts say his skill set is similar that of A.J. Hes a monstrous run defender, and clear top-10 pick, but there is a boom or bust element to his game that I think is underplayed in the media. Transferring could be a good decision on for Haselwood because he will have a good quarterback to work with in K.J. 1 shutdown corner potential with ridiculous length and some great tape this season. For the NFL, Addison could stand to get stronger and fill out his frame. The best college running back since Saquon Barkley to enter the draft, its hard to imagine Robinson slipping outside the top-16 given his potential, even with increasing reservations regarding running back value in the 1st round. 7/1/22: Moore is a versatile defensive back who plays the STAR position that was previously manned by the likes of Minkah Fitzpatrick and Xavier McKinney. Penn State, Indianapolis Colts: Tanner McKee, QB, Philadelphia Eagles: Myles Murphy, DE/DT, Following Jacob Copeland transferring out to Maryland, Shorter should be the Gators No. He has some size to him and did well enough to earn a spot on NFL teams' preseason watch list. However Davis has played well enough as a slot receiver that he earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He could take off as a senior given a favorable schedule and the blessing of a good quarterback in Phil Jurkovec. NoHeroes94: Welcome to my mid-season mock draft. Proctor flashed during the 2020 season and could be a riser leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. He then took 38 receptions for 509 yards and nine touchdowns in 2021. The Steelers are in a nice spot with this pick. He had 28 tackles and 54 stops in the previous two seasons, respectively. 2 corner for Northwestern, and he totaled 48 tackles and six passes defended. I think Skoronski may be an elite Right Tackle a bit like Tristan Wirfs, although Im skeptical to pigeonhole him after underrating Rashawn Slater in 2021. 7/1/22: Dent (6-1, 203) really came on in the back half of the 2021 season, showing improved tackling to go with solid pass-coverage skills. ** - denotes 2026 prospect. Hutchinson has good size, but he will need to show more speed to rise. 6/23/22: Vann flashed some ability for the Gamecocks in 2021, hauling in 43 receptions for 679 yards and five touchdowns. They aren't . In 2022, Boutte has 42 catches for 431 yards and a touchdown. He had a huge game to lead Michigan to its win at Ohio State. Addison was very impressive in Pittsburgh alongside Kenny Pickett in 2021, and his high-level of play has followed him to USC with Caleb Williams. 12/3/22: In 2022, Higgins totaled 59 receptions for 704 yards and two touchdowns. Janke has good size and is put together well, but needs to impress at an all-star game. 6/23/22: Johnston is a tall and long receiver who presents a size mismatch. Kolton Miller is a solid LT, but every other spot is upgradable. Moore had a phenomenal freshman season in 2020, totaling 44 tackles, one forced fumble, three interceptions and six passes broken up. There are more productive corners in this draft class (Phillips, Forbes) but Porter has No. Flowers does not have much size, but he has game-breaking speed and is threat to produce a big play on any reception. He could be a valued addition to a pass rush with some talent (Nwosu, Mafe, Taylor) but no true alpha. Also, if you'd like to support the site, check out my book! 7/1/22: Hellams first saw the field in 2020, recording 62 tackles and three passes broken up. Moore has quality size to go with speed and instincts. He's a lethal passer and can run if he needs to with his 4.65 speed. 1 target. Ransom had 38 tackles, a forced fumble and five passes defended in 2021. * - denotes 2023 prospect. 12/3/22: So far this year, Miller has 70 receptions for 726 yards and 12 touchdowns. Smith is a quick, shifty, slot receiver candidate for the NFL. If he wasn't forced out, leaving was a questionable decision, because he could have ended up as the No. Bears boost WR corps with Smith-Njigba. He was a good replacement for Dyami Brown in 2021 and was a reliable target for Sam Howell. 12/3/22: So far in 2022, Perry has caught 70 passes for 980 yards and 11 touchdowns. Walter Football. Miller needs to make it to an all-star game and impress to rise. 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