Post Free-Agency Mock Draft

published on 3/19/2023


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Round 1

Picks 1-16
1. Panthers: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State

C.J. Stroud has every tool needed to become a star in the NFL. The Panthers get a stud.


2. Texans: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

The Texans get to stay put and get their guy anyway. Building around him will be easy will all the draft capital they have in the future.


3. Cardinals: Will Anderson, DE, Alabama

The Cardinals desperately need defensive line help. Anderson immediately becomes an impact player for them.


4. Colts: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida

The Colts cannot ignore the upside of Richardson. New head coach Shane Steichen wants his version of Jalen Hurts.


5. Seahawks: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia

Pete Carrol will be willing to take a risk on Carter. The culture in Seattle is the perfect place for Jalen Carter.


6. Lions: Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech

If the Lions can develop Wilson their pass-rush will be LETHAL.


7. Raiders: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

Being able to sit behind Jimmy G for a bit will benefit Levis a lot.


8. Falcons: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon

This secondary will be one of the best in the NFL with Gonzalez joining the fold.


9. Bears: Peter Skoronski, OT/G, Northwestern

The Bears will love the versatility they get with this pick. He can play across the line wherever needed to protect the Bears franchise QB.


10. Jets: Paris Johnson, OT, Ohio State

*TRADE UP*
The Jets need a tackle to protect Aaron Rodgers and want to jump the Titans. Paris Johnson is going to be a star NFL player for a long time.


11. Titans: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia

While they would have preferred Paris Johnson, Broderick Jones is still a great player who Mike Vrabel will be able to use well.


12. Texans: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State

After drafting Bryce Young, the Texans will look to find him some quality weapons. Brandon Cooks is gone now so receiver is an obvious pick here.


13. Eagles: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois

*TRADED BACK*
The Eagles trade down and still get an incredible player at a position they want.


14. Patriots: Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa

EDGE is a huge need for the Patriots. Lukas Van Ness is extremely talented and could turn into an incredible player.


15. Packers: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

Michael Mayer is one of the safest picks in the draft. The Packers are going to make sure Jordan Love has the weapons to develop.


16. Commanders: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State

Washington gets fortunate that one of the top 3 cornerbacks falls to them. They will gladly take Porter Jr. every single time.


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