Week of the Event, Mock 3.0

published on 4/25/2023


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Round 1

Picks 17-31
17. Packers: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

(from PIT) Too early, perhaps, but I like him and Kincaid better than the WRs. I don't know what I would have done at #13.


18. Lions: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas

Their O-line is good, which is a prerequisite to drafting a high RB. And they should be competitive now. You don't want to waste a runner's good, cheap early years.


19. Buccaneers: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee

They hope he starts at RT as Wirfs moves to LT.


20. Seahawks: Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa

They could also use iOL, but that would require a trade down.


21. Chargers: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah

I'm jumping him over WR2. In truth, either position will likely look good in the second round as well.


22. Ravens: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College

Speedy but on the small side. Addison and Quentin J are available, and Forbes at CB is tempting.


23. Vikings: Jordan Addison, WR, USC

It's reached the point where Hendon Hooker has gone from being a reach here to being a drop, or so the Mock drafts would suggest.


24. Jaguars: Brian Branch, S, Alabama

He didn't blow them away at the Combine, but his tape is strong. Doesn't miss many tackles.


25. Giants: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU

His stock is declining, and rightfully so, but he still is explosive. I'd be less worried about his hands (fixable) than his shyness about going for the ball. Alternatives are iOL (Schmitz) or CB (Forbes).


26. Cowboys: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh

Undersized DT from Pitt.... so he must be the next Aaron Donald.


27. Rams: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma

(from BUF) Not sure they'd do this, but if they want him, the Bills would like to trade down and target Jack Campbell to start at ILB. Trade: #36 and #77 for #27 and #130.


28. Bengals: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State

They could also go with a TE or the falling Myles Murphy.


29. Saints: Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson

I believe they are the fourth team to hold this draft pick. The 21-year-old has big upside. As long as they don't give up a 1st rounder to move up for a pass rusher.


30. Eagles: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia

They've met with him and they should have an eye to the future with CBs. Had a pick 6 in the title game against Alabama.


31. Chiefs: Will McDonald, DE, Iowa State

He's smaller than they'd like, so they could go with the bigger Keion White. But McDonald is a better prospect.


Picks 17-31