2 Houston's improbable win in Week 18 leads to Chicago winning Detroit Lions Christian Gonzalez (CB ORE). Los Angeles Chargers Siaki Ika (DT BU). Even better? In fact, Mayer leads the 2023 TE class with a 2.66 YPTPA and also sits No. 6'4" Ohio State But some fantasy managers are going to bet on the intangibles and the speed of Achane in Round 2 of 2023 dynasty Superflex rookie mock drafts. He runs behind his pads and will lay the wood. It seems any WR that comes from Ohio State and Brian Hartline touches turns into an All-Pro, and JSN could be the next one. Although theyd have to flip Anton Harrison over, this might make sense. When envisioning what kind of player Green Bay would want to support Aaron Rodgers, one way to impact both the pass and run games, is to add a tight end. 2023 NFL mock draft: Colts trade up, nab QB at No. Bill Belichick has favored Georgia players for years, so its possible Josh McDaniels and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham might feel the same way. The 40-yard record is 100% in danger, as will be every defense when Achane touches the ball. If the Cowboys have a weakness this year, its the run defense. With this being my first mock draft of 2023, we're going to keep it simple: no trades. / 232 lbs. Draft Guide 2022 6.12) Puka Nacua, WR, BYU, Fantasy Football Sleepers Divisional Round: Elijah Mitchell, Isiah Pacheco, Michael Gallup, and More, Early Fantasy Kicker Rankings Divisional Round: Tyler Bass, Brett Maher, Graham Gano, and More, Early Fantasy Flex Rankings Divisional Round: Tony Pollard, Isiah Pacheco, Ezekiel Elliott, and More, Early Fantasy Half-PPR Rankings Divisional Round: Jerick McKinnon, James Cook, Elijah Mitchell, and More, Early Fantasy PPR Rankings Divisional Round: Joe Mixon, Saquon Barkley, Miles Sanders, and More. I have no idea how much longer Derrick Henry can keep this up. New England Patriots | LSU WR Kayshon Boutte, 53. The Lions would theoretically add a defender who can take pressure off of Aidan Hutchinson. All Rights Reserved. Jared Goff will likely be back as the starter next season. 14. Sign up for the The Draft Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. After averaging over seven yards per carry, Evans made a somewhat surprising transfer to Ole Miss, where he had an up-and-down season statistically. / 310 lbs. Its ice cream was well-known for its creaminess, authentic flavors, and unique gold can packaging. Throw him in a gap or power scheme, and Bigbsy has starter upside in the NFL. This is a tough call for Houston, who could use a stud offensive lineman like Ohio States Paris Johnson, or a true No. 4.08 Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens Jalin Hyatt needs no force, as his play on the field spoke for itself. Achane is 59 and listed at 185 pounds. I dont say that lightly, either. Chicago Bears | Alabama EDGE Will Anderson, 3. Cincinnati Bengals | South Carolina CB Cam Smith, 26. In this situation, the opportunity to take a potential defensive tentpole is too much to bypass. He can catch, but similar to Evans, its not his calling card. 6. He has battled injuries and other adversity throughout his career. 8. It shouldnt even be a data point when preparing for drafts. Take whatever you think is fast and put it on 2x, and thats Devon Achane. So many of the elite receivers are at or pushing 30 years old. 6.02) Brenton Strange, TE, Penn State Brian Branch may be an even better fit here should Devin McCourty retire, but otherwise, maybe a physical cornerback who would allow New England to play more man coverage next year. In 2022, Jacobs proved to be far more talented than I ever gave him credit for. 6'6" Michael Mayer gives Aaron Rodgers help without undermining the young receivers. Its not that Saquon Barkley isnt great, but rather hes only here because he plays running back. Winning their season finale dropped the Texans to second overall. 5.12) Andrei Iosivas, WR, Princeton, 6.01) Tavion Thomas, RB, Utah I have no doubts that Hall will become an elite NFL running back. Bijan Robinson shouldnt be available this late, but if he is, hed immediately fix one of the leagues most stagnant rushing attacks and become a focal point of the offense, with or without Tom Brady. He set an SEC record with 308 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 14 catches in a single game, totaling 45 catches and 735 yards in 10 games en route to 2020 Freshman All-SEC and Freshman All-American honors. Chicago Bears Myles Murphy (DE CLEM)*. With that said, Kupp is still the surest thing in all of fantasy when healthy. South Carolina Im going to miss his low ADP when people clue in on how good he is. Clemson 28. Illinois Pint Slices. I assumed Id never get that price again. 6.05) Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss At 63 and 215 pounds, Cedric Tillman eats up yards with every stride. Additionally, Hyatt sits No. Save up to 18% on Selecta Philippines products when you shop with iPrice! I have him above some of the other elite receivers because he is still getting better. Even when off-platform, Levis exudes arm arrogance and has as live of an arm as you could ask for out of a QB. Hes a brutal assignment for a would-be tackler at 61 and 220. Not only is he a nightmare as a rusher in the open field, but Gibbs is a true pass-catching weapon, not just a pass catcher. Andy Reid's creative nature should allow the Alabama running back to be his most effective. Pittsburgh Steelers | Georgia OT Broderick Jones, 16. 2023 NFL mock draft: Colts trade up, nab QB at No. Detroit Lions | USC OL Andrew Voorhees, 48. Will Levis is still available, but Jared Goff is having a nice year, and if Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell manage to retain their jobs, theyll be entering a make-or-break season, so its likely fixing the teams defense would be a priority. Heres our latest projection of the 2023 NFL Draft. Texas For now, consider this a placeholder pick. Another two will likely be gone by the end of round four. Jr Finding a true No. Carolina Panthers (from SF) | Syracuse CB Garrett Williams, 61. Godwin is the Bucs WR1. 2023 will be very wide receiver-heavy early on. 5. The only red flag on his profile is a few drops, but thats not a concern of mine overall. The top of the 2023 NFL Draft is shaping up very differently compared to last season. Justin Herbert already has a pair of big, physical receivers who can win in contested-catch situations all day long (Keenan Allen, Mike Williams), but he could use one who can separate consistently. Chicago Bears: Will Robert Saleh might be tempted to add more talent for his defense here, but the teams biggest need is at offensive tackle, and Johnson is just too good a value to pass up here. In 2006, he was a middling RB2, averaging 14.8 ppg. He was the overall RB2, trailing Austin Ekeler by 1.5 ppg. 6'6" Dallas Cowboys DL Gervon Dexter (DL UF). Even with all of the top offensive linemen still on the board here, their best bet is to go defense, where they add a massive, athletic edge defender in Murphy to help replace the retiring J.J. Watt. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Georgia CB Kelee Ringo, 21. 3.12) Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas, 4.01) Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State After 2018, everyone accepted Hill as elite. Kansas City Chiefs | Syracuse OT Matthew Bergeron, 63. We could still see some movement at the top of the order based on what happens in Week 18, and with four quarterback prospects with the potential to warrant top-10 consideration, this last week of action could have a huge impact for those teams desperate for a franchise signal-caller. Please be aware of and respect the laws regarding sports betting for your jurisdiction. }); More indicative of what we can expect next season is Lambs performance after Prescott returned from injury. First, you cant draft him because hes injury prone. Second, the trade to San Francisco was going to hurt his fantasy value. When hes in his element and going all out, Bouttes breaks are as crispy as it gets, and his ability after the catch will be a nightmare in the NFL. The 2022 season may be over, but it's always fun to look ahead. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) | Georgia DL Jalen Carter, 4. Just one week remains in the 2022 NFL regular season, which means were just days away from having the top 18 picks locked in atop the 2023 NFL draft order. He just wont pull away. In 2021, Tillman became the Vols first 1,000-yard receiver since 2012 and set a program record by scoring a touchdown in seven consecutive games. Folks, the late-round QB is officially dead and buried. / 248 lbs. Alabama 4. All that considered, heres an updated look at how the first two rounds of the 2023 NFL draft could shake out, using the latest updated order following Week 16 action: / 193 lbs. 23. / 243 lbs. Skoronski is as polished and pro-ready as any prospect in this class, and would be an immediate upgrade on the right side. Mission. Not only does Abanikanda have 4.3 speed, but he might be the best in the nation in how quickly he gets to full speed. Buffalo Bills Anton Harrison (OT OU). Detroit Lions Kelee Ringo (CB UGA)*. Like many rookie QBs, I would prefer them to sit their first year, but Ill certainly be drafting Levis in dynasty this year on some of my rosters. The Giants desperately need an infusion of talent here, and despite missing most of the 2022 season due to injury, Smith-Njigbas 2021 tape was impressive enough to warrant first-round consideration. Young has a slim frame, standing 60 and weighing 190 after Thanksgiving. Mayers movement is fluid, but he can put the shoulder down at 64, 250 pounds, when needed. Jr This could really be either of the receivers left. JaMarr Chase will be 23 years old next season and just averaged 20 ppg in his second season. Currently, Pittsburgh is starting Dan Moore Jr. and Chukwuma Okorafor at left and right tackle, respectively, so drawing from a Buckeyes program thats served them well in the past might be a good option. 4.02) Evan Hull, RB, Northwestern Dallas Cowboys | Florida DL Gervon Dexter Sr. 59. We continue to send positive vibes Hamlins way and keep him in our thoughts. Jr Hence, the way-too-early part of this mock. 10 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, so let's turn to the However, the floor is equally as low. Will the Bucs run it back with Tom Brady or has that window closed? Adam Thielen isnt getting any younger, and the Vikings should find a younger understudy to eventually take over as Justin Jeffersons running mate at receiver. 15.9 ppg is lower than youd expect from the overall RB8, but Joe Mixons role is undeniable. While the answer was undoubtedly both, in 2022, St. Brown proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is, in fact, talented. But that doesnt even account for the number of defenders that couldnt even get that close because of his ability to hit the edge and burn angles. Its more likely he plays in the slot in the NFL, but he has the skill set to play on the perimeter as well. The insanely gifted third-year wide receiver truly ascended in 2022. / 194 lbs. Houston Texans | Alabama QB Bryce Young, 2. The Falcons need help at a lot of different positions, but the defensive front should be at the top of their list. Intro to Superflex and 2QB Fantasy Football Leagues. No quarterback has been sacked more than Justin Fields this year, but with rookie Braxton Jones playing well at left tackle and Riley Reiff on the right, I dont think this will be a tackle. Ive said it for quite some time, but hes Alvin Kamara with 90% of the contact balance. Matthew Joness 2023 NFL Mock Draft 2.0. They will sign a veteran. Jonathan Taylor averaged 13.3 ppg as one of the biggest first-overall pick busts in fantasy history. Youll never hear me complaining about having more players who are worthy of first-round picks. Bresee is exactly the kind of disruptive force Detroit needs in the defensive trenches. Ill put his tape up against anyone else in this class. Jr 3.01) Xavier Hutchinson, WR, Iowa State 5.10) Cameron Latu, TE, Alabama Additionally, this will fluctuate a lot between now and the draft, as this is not taking into account landing spot, which will change things, especially in the middle rounds and with quarterbacks. Achanes 200m time of 20.2 was the same time as Jamaicas Yohan Blake ran this year, and hes a two-time Olympic and World Champion. In fact, his sensational 2022 season earned him the Biletnikoff Award, which recognizes the top receiver in the nation. He averaged 16.4 ppg in his seven games played. 6'4" Washington looked really good running after the catch at Penn State and could be an intriguing chess piece on screen and short-yardage completions to give him a chance to make plays. New England Patriots | Clemson LB Trenton Simpson, 22. Witherspoon has been one of the most dominant cover men in the country this season, and would be an immediate improvement opposite Diggs. Levis is going to be a first-round pick and likely in the top 10. His size and build will concern several, but theres a lot to be excited about when it comes to Washingtons game play, especially with the ball in his hands. Robinson is the best, but Jahmyr Gibbs is probably my favorite RB in this class to watch. Our ice cream simply tastes better because its made better. But that doesnt do it justice, as the film speaks more than I ever could. Downs has also had six games of 100+ yards, and although hes slightly smaller at 510 and 170 pounds, he clocked in at 4.47 in the 40 and jumped 42 as a junior in high school. With wide receivers being far more predictable than running backs, Jefferson gets the nod as the top pick in 2023 fantasy football drafts. 6'4" Johnston is my top-ranked rookie WR for dynasty, and I also expect to see him be selected first amongst his position in the NFL draft, likely inside the top 10. Texas Tech Seattle Seahawks Nolan Smith (DE UGA). 12. 1 cornerback will likely be one of Pittsburghs priorities this offseason. Also considered: QB Anthony Richardson, WR Zay Flowers, WR Jalin Hyatt, DL Tuli Tuipulotu, DE B.J. By: James Fragoza. Foskey has a similar frame and well-rounded skill set to Karlaftis, with the polish and experience to make an instant impact. 8. / 220 lbs. Despite Hyatts rise with Hendon Hooker in 2022, Tillman didnt see the same success. However, he needs the scheme to maximize his strengths. Once Allen goes off the board, we will likely see a mini-run on quarterbacks. 6'2" Jr Young is the top quarterback prospect for me, but he may not be everyone's cup of tea because of his lack of ideal size. 16. / 270 lbs. Hes got experience at both tackle spots, as well as at guard, with a track record of success against top competition. At 510 and 210 pounds, Tucker is a violent rusher who is surprisingly quick and also light at the same time that the BMI crowd will drool over. Philadelphia has a philosophical strategy to build the roster through the trenches. Indianapolis Colts Will Levis (QB KU), Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud | iHeartRadio. In 2022, Robinson has 104 missed tackles, which is miles ahead of the next closest RB on a per-game rate. Za'Darius Smith. Find out how we went from sausages to iconic ice creams and ice lollies. Pick up 2 cartons of Signature SELECT Ice Cream for just $1.49 each with a new Just for U Digital Coupon this weekend only through May 24th. / 195 lbs. Robert Saleh had Fred Warner when he was defensive coordinator of the 49ers. If Atlanta gets shut out of the quarterback market, the blue-chip defenders are off the board and there is a lack of high-end wide receiver talent, then Robinson may be the best option. 13. Participation in both mock drafts and contests are completely free. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? With 1,064 yards and six touchdowns on 59 of 94 receiving, Johnston averaged a massive 3.22 YPRR, 18 yards/rec, and an efficient 2.47 YPTPA. If things play out like this, theyll be able to address one of their biggest needs here, with arguably the top overall prospect in the entire draft class. It would be an awful situation for Richardson, in theory, if the Panthers expect him to play and succeed immediately. 6.11) Travis Dye, RB, USC Adams finished as the overall WR3, averaging 20.2 ppg. 3.04) Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee 4.07) DeWayne McBride, RB, UAB New York needs cornerback and wide receiver help, but a run at the former leads to the Giants building a wide receiver room with Wan'Dale Robinson and Addison. 6'5" What if C.J. Denver Broncos (from SF) | Oklahoma OT Anton Harrison, 29. Right tackle is a big need, but if the board falls this way, the Chiefs will be better off adding a promising young edge rusher to pair with 2022 first-rounder George Karlaftis. The Seahawks have lost three of the last four games, so while Geno Smith is a good option presently, it is not a sustainable long-term plan. / 347 lbs. If the Ravens are going to keep deploying such a run-heavy scheme on offense, they might need a new lead back if J.K. Dobbins isnt able to return to form after multiple injuries. It didnt help that he was splitting a backfield with Quinshon Judkins, the SEC Freshman of the Year. 2. Soph 22. Having drafted Kenny Pickett, the Steelers would be wise to prioritize providing him with better protection. Make no mistake about it, Breece Hall was going to finish as an RB1 if he didnt get hurt. Russell Wilson was sacked 55 times this past season, and the teams offensive line allowed 63 in total. A few directions are possible here many expected the Chargers to draft a wide receiver high last year but itd also be worth considering a foundational piece for their three-man defensive lines. I wouldnt mind seeing Stroud use his legs more, either. They tend to stay up longer in the pocket and can shed a defender with a bit better odds, either extending the play out of the pocket or aiding them on the ground. We taste-tested 50 store-bought flavors, from chocolate ice cream to caramel cookie crunch, in the GH Test Kitchen to pick the best ice creams for dessert. Hes not a run-first QB at all, but hes good at moving in the pocket and scrambling while keeping his eyes downfield. Pittsburgh Steelers Kelee Ringo(CB UGA). / 275 lbs. Similar to Lamb, A.J. Tillman only appeared in six games this year due to an ankle injury suffered against Akron in September. Who will be the Raiders quarterback in 2023? 6'5" 4.05 James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals Its here where you see how technically advanced Robinson is. mode: 'thumbnails-mid', / 201 lbs. I really dont want to. 4.05) Rakim Jarrett, WR, Maryland At best, he cracks the 20 ppg threshold. There are several receivers or running backs that deserve this early of a pick, but in Superflex, QBs tend to take priority, even though they are nowhere near as secure in value. The difference is Thomas was an elite route runner. 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