2023 NFL Seven-Round Mock Draft – Justin Mark 1.0

With the 2023 NFL draft right around the corner, there are a bunch of mock drafts flying around. Nobody truly knows how the draft will go. Do you think anybody expected the Chicago Bears to trade up and draft Mitch Trubisky? How about the 49ers and Trey Lance? There are always some picks that are head-scratchers, reaches, and trades that shock us all. However, it’s still nice to try and guess how it will all play out. Here is my official 2023 NFL seven-round mock draft.

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2023 NFL Seven-Round Mock Draft

Round 1

The Panthers didn’t give up all that draft capital and D.J. Moore for nothing. They are on the clock and must make the nerve-racking choice of selecting their franchise quarterback. I still think that guy is C.J. Stroud. The top five picks have four quarterbacks and two edge-rushers. We will likely see a trade at some point in the first round, but this 2023 NFL seven-round mock draft is playing out as if no trades will be made.

The Raiders get a franchise that they hope can sit behind Jimmy G and become the new face of the franchise. The Eagles get a big-time player on both defense and offense. And three tight ends end up going in the first round, which goes to show how good this tight end class is.

#	Team	Pick	Pos	College
1	Panthers via CHI	C.J. Stroud	QB	Ohio State
		There are a bunch of rumors going around on which quarterback the Panthers like. They could even still end up trading this pick to the Ravens for Lamar Jackson. However, I like them to take C.J. Stroud, who will elevate the team immediately.
2	Texans	Bryce Young	QB	Alabama
		With Stroud off the board the Texans still need a franchise quarterback. There is still a chance they shock us all and take Will Anderson, but I think they stick with upgrading the quarterback position. They could take the project guy, Anthony Richardson, but Bryce Young seems like the safer pick. He steps in as the immediate starter.
3	Cardinals	Will Anderson	EDGE	Alabama
		The Cardinals get one of the best overall players in the draft in Will Anderson. He'll slot in immediately and help this defense pressure opposing quarterbacks.
4	Colts	Will Levis	QB	Kentucky
		Colts could go Richardson here, but I think they want a choice that they are more confident in. Will Levis has had an impressive combine and the Colts will hope to see him look more like his sophomore year than last year. He can come in and either learn behind Foles/Minshew, or compete for the starting job right now. Colts now have a franchise QB with a huge arm.
5	Seahawks via DEN	Tyree Wilson	EDGE	Texas Tech
		The Seahawks decide to avoid Jalen Carter and the legal troubles, and take a 6-6 edge rusher who could develop into one of the best edge rushers in the league.
6	Lionsvia LAR	Jalen Carter	DI	Georgia
		The Lions take a chance on Carter, who would likely already be drafted if not for the legal troubles. The defensive line with Aiden Hutchinson and now Jalen Carter is one to be feared.
7	Raiders	Anthony Richardson	QB	Florida
		The Raiders signed Jimmy G this offseason, which means there's no rush for Anthony Richardson. He can sit and learn and eventually take over as one of the best athletes at the quarterback position to hit the draft in years.
8	Falcons	Quentin Johnston	WR	TCU
		The Falcons show Desmond Ridder that he'll get more time to prove he's a franchise guy by selecting the TCU wide receiver, Quentin Johnson. Johnson has an amazing size and speed combination.
9	Bears via CAR	Paris Johnson, Jr.	OT	Ohio State
		The Bears bring in a guy that played with Justin Fields. He'll immediately slot into the tackle position and improve the offensive line. Bears are all in on Fields and building around him and this helps.
10	Eagles via NO	Brian Branch	S	Alabama
		The Eagles have lost a lot of pieces on their defense from last year. To help them not take a step back they take one of the best tacklers in the draft in safety Brian Branch.
11	Titans	Peter Skoronski	OT	Northwestern
		The Titans take Peter Skoronski, the best offensive lineman in this draft. He lacks the ideal size to play left tackle in the NFL, but it didn't seem to hurt him much in the Big 10 in college.
12	Texans via CLE	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	WR	Ohio State
		A hamstring injury limited JSN to only three games last year. However, he's the best wide receiver prospect in the draft. Texans' first pick, Bryce Young, gets a new toy right away.
13	Jets	Broderick Jones	OT	Georgia
		While some people may view this as a reach, Broderick Jones is a massive dude. He excels at run blocking, but still had an 84.1 PFF grade pass blocking last year. The Jets will be able to utilize him to get Breece Hall moving the ball well, as well as to block Rodgers or Wilson.
14	Patriots	Lukas Van Ness	Edge	Iowa
		Kirk Ferentz and Bill Belichek share the same agent. The Patriots need an edge rusher and Belichek will easily be able to get any info he needs. The Iowa Hawkeye stand out elevates the defensive line from Day 1.
15	Packers	Dalton Kincaid	TE	Utah
		The Packers may be entering somewhat of a rebuil with a looming Rodgers trade happening. However, they fill a big need at the tight end position with Dalton Kincaid. Kincaid is a game changing tight end with wide receiver speed in a tight end body.
16	Commanders	Devon Witherspoon	CB	Illinois
		The Commanders face Jalen Hurts, Dan Jones, and Dak Prescott twice a year. They look to limit all three with the best cornerback in the draft in Devon Witherspoon.
17	Steelers	Joey Porter Jr.	CB	Penn State
		Joey Porter, Sr. played for Pittsburgh. Joey Porter, Jr. stays in the area and follows his father's footsteps, all while filling a big need for the Steelers.
18	Lions	Christian Gonzalez	CB	Oregon
		The Lions continue to improve their defense by adding cornerback Christian Gonzalez out of Oregon. He has the size and athleticism to line up anywhere in the defensive backfield.
19	Buccaneers	Deonte Banks	CB	Maryland
		The run on cornerbacks continues as Bucs improve their defensive backfield with Deonte Banks. Banks is a sticky cornerback who will make life difficult for opposing quarterbacks while frustrating wide receivers.
20	Seahawks	Calijah Kancey	DI	Pitt
		The Seahawks continue to revamp their defensive line adding Calijah Kancey. Kancey received a 92.4 pass rush grade in 2022 by PFF. He and Wilson are about to wreak havoc on the NFC West.
21	Chargers	Jordan Addison	WR	USC
		There are concerns about Jordan Addison's size. At 5'11 and only 173 pounds, it's understandable. However, he's an excellent route runner who never had trouble producing at USC.
22	Ravens	Nolan Smith	EDGE	Georgia
		The Ravens need help on their defensive line and Nolan Smith falls perfectly to them. Ravens' OC Todd Monken, former Georgia OC, can vouch for his playmaking ability after watching him get after his offense in practice all last year.
23	Vikings	Bryan Beese	DI	Clemson
		There's a lot of different ways VIkings could approach this pick, but they take Bryan Beese. He'll command double teams on the interior of the line, as well as be a problem in the pass rush.
24	Jaguars	Myles Murphy	ED	Clemson
		It feels like it's been awhile since the Jaguars have picked this far back in the draft. They keep the tradition of taking Clemson players and select Myles Murphy, an edge rusher who charges O-linemen fast.
25	Giants	Zay Flowers	WR	Boston College
		The Giants continue to build around Dan Jones by getting him a deep threat in Zay Flowers. Flowers is shifty and gives them a weopon they can use in many different ways.
26	Cowboys	Michael Mayer	TE	Notre Dame
		After letting Dalton Schultz walk, the Cowboys replace him with Michael Mayer. Mayer is an excellent run blocker who is also a big target that can help move the chains.
27	Bills	Jack Campbell	LB	Iowa
		The Bills lost Tremaine Edmunds but replace him with Jack Campbell. Campbell is a true middle linebacker that Bills Mafia will love. He was the highest graded power 5 coverage linebacker.
28	Bengals	Luke Musgrave	TE	Oregon State
		The Bengals add a tight end with a lot of upside in Musgrave. Despite an unlucky college career of energies, he's one of the fastest tight ends to come through the draft and will elevate the offense. Good luck covering Chase, Higgins, and Musgrave.
29	Saints via SF via MIA via DEN	Mazi Smith	DL	Michigan
		The Saints build up their defensive line by adding one of the strongest players in the draft in Mazi Smith. He's a nose tackle that they can build their defensive line around using him as a NT or DT.
30	Eagles	Bijan Robinson	RB	Texas
		The free agency and trade market has shown the running back position is being valued lower by teams. The surprising slide of Bijan Robinson stops here. Hurts and Robinson are going to give defenses headaches.
31	Chiefs	Josh Downs	WR	North Carolina
		The Chiefs have a big hole at wide receiver, despite how good Patrick Mahomes is. They get an elite route runner and hard-working receiver in Josh Downs who turns in a better year than JuJu did last year.
FOREFIT	Dolphins	SELECTION FOREFITED
		Miami Forefits their 2023 1st Round Pick as a result of attempted tampering with Tom Brady.

Round 2

As teams look to protect their quarterbacks, ten of the selections in the second round are offensive linemen. On the other side of the line, seven edge rushers are taken. Finally, it’s a round for the trenches with a couple of other selections in there.

One of my favorite selections this draft is the Chiefs taking Darnell Washington. No, Travis Kelce isn’t getting replaced. However, he is getting older, and Darnell Washington is an excellent prospect who can also help in the run-blocking game. The second round of the 2023 NFL seven-round mock draft was definitely interesting.

#	Team	Pick	Pos	College
32	Steelers via CHI	Dawand Jones	OT	Ohio State
		Dawand Jones is an absolutely massive human being at 6’8” and 374 pounds. The Steelers struggled to run the ball effectively last year, and Jones received a high run grade. He'll help the line immediately.
33	Texans	Will McDonald IV	EDGE	Iowa State
		After revamping the offense in the first round, the Texans turn to the defense and take Will McDonald out of Iowa State. McDonald is an explosive player who will bulk up a bit and could become a great pass rusher.
34	Cardinals	Emmanuel Forbes	CB	Mississippi State
		With the top wide receivers off the board, the Cardinals focus on the defense and improving their backfield. Forbes is a 6-1 playmaker who can hang with the tall receivers.
35	Colts	Anton Harrison	OT	Oklahoma
		The Colts got their QB of the future in Levis, now they secure a tackle to help protect him. Harrison is a natural who continues to get better with experience. He could be a solid offensive line piece for years to come.
36	Rams	Felix Anudike-Uzomah	EDGE	Kansas State
		The Rams need a lot of positional help, but they get an edge rusher in Anudike-Uzomah. He has the potential to grow in to a focal point of the defense.
37	Seahawksvia DEN	O'Cyrus Torrence	G	Florida
		The Seahawks continue a strong draft by taking the top prospect at guard in O'Cyrus Torrence. He's received good overall grades the past two years and helps in both the run and passing games.
38	Raiders	Cam Smith	CB	South Carolina
		After adding their QB of the future, the Raiders help their defense by taking Cam Smith. He doesn't have inspiring size or athleticism, but he's always where he needs to be.
39	Panthers	BJ Ojulari	EDGE	LSU
		The Panthers have a lot of needs, but they take BJ Ojulari out of LSU. Ojulari is a strong edge rusher who will help the Panthers in the trenches and be a building piece on their defense for years to come.
40	Saints	Steve Avila	G	TCU
		The Saints take an excellent pass-blocking guard in Steve Avila. Avila immediately helps in to help protect Derek Carr.
41	Titans	Jalin Hyatt	WR	Tennessee
		The Titans need receiver help and Jalin Hyatt can do that. He has elite speed and has really good hands. He just won the Biletnikoff Award and will help Tennessee's offense kick it up a notch.
42	Jetsvia CLE	Daiyan Henley	LB	Washington State
		A former wide receiver, Daiyan Henley is a very good athlete who can cover well. The Jets get a great coverage linebacker in a division that throws the ball a lot.
43	Jets	Luke Wypler	C	Ohio State
		The Jets continue rebuilding their offensive line by taking the best center in the draft - Luke Wypler.
44	Falcons	Darnell Wright	OT	Tennessee
		In an unpredicted slide, teams are worried Darnell Wright's career will look more like the first three years. The Falcons feel otherwise, and graban OT with a ton of experience.
45	Packers	Adetomiwa Adebawore	EDGE	Northwestern
		The Packers get a guy they've met with multiple times in Adetomiwa Adebawore. He had one of the best combines and will help their defensive line immediately.
46	Patriots	Matthew Bergeron	OT	Syracuse
		As of this mock draft the Patriots youngest OT is 27. Bergeron needs to up his run-blocking game, but he's a solid pass-blocker who has experience at both tackle positions.
47	Commanders	Drew Sanders	LB	Arkansas
		Washington adds to their linebacking corp with a linebacker that rushes the passer like an edge defender. In fact, Drew Sanders played that position at Alabama. He's a sideline to sideline guy who elevates an already good defense.
48	Lions	Sam LaPorta	TE	Iowa
		Last year the Lions traded away former Iowa tight end TJ Hockenson. Now they replace him with a younger version, also out of Iowa. Sam LaPorta led the team in receptions in every season but his first.
49	Steelers	Tuli Tuipulotu	EDGE	USC
		The Steelers select Tuli Tuipulotu, who will become a star playing opposite TJ Watt. Now the opposing offensive lines have two strong and quick pass-rushers to worry about.
50	Buccaneers	Jahmyr Gibbs	RB	Alabama
		After meeting with Jahmyr Gibbs at the combine, the Bucs wanted to find a way to draft him. They do that in the second round and give them a running back with speed who is also a receiving threat.
51	Dolphins	Tyrique Stevenson	CB/b>	Miami
		The Dolphins let Tyrique Stevenson continue to play in Miami by drafting him. He became a true shut-down corner in Miami, something that's important in a division with Josh Allen and potentially Aaron Rodgers.
52	Seahawks	Joe Tippmann	C	Wisconsin
		In two rounds with four picks, the Seattle Seahawks finish rebuilding their trenches by adding Joe Tippmann. Tippmann is very athletic for his size and will become an anchor of the o-line.
53	Bears via BAL	Siaki Ika	DI	Baylor
		From a Baylor Bear, to a Chicago Bear, Siaki Ika will help the Bears' d-line. He knows how to rush the passer and has a very quick first-step.
54	Chargers	Nick Herbig	EDGE	Wisconsin
		The Chargers need edge-rushing help and they get that in Nick Herbig. He'll get to develop next to Bosa and Mack. Herbig can beat blocks in numerous amounts of ways.
55	Lions	Antonio Johnson	S	Texas A&M
		The Lions continue to revamp their defense by selecting Antonio Johnson. He's a 6-2 Safety who has a nose for the ball. He's run-stopping safety that will help in a run-heavy division.
56	Jaguars	Julius Brents	CB	Kansas State
		The Jaguars grab one of the tallest cornerbacks in the draft in Julius Brents. He's 6-3 that has a great burst and a massive wingspan.
57	Giants	Kelee Ringo	CB	Georgia
		The Giants get cornerback help in a monster cornerback that looks like a linebacker in Kelee Ringo. He has top-end speed and is a true athlete. He also has plenty of experience.
58	Cowboys	Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson	CB	TCU/b>
		The run on cornerbacks continues as the Cowboys select Tre-Vius Hodges-Tomlinson. He's a speedy corner that may be a little undersized, but rarely gets out of position.
59	Bills	Cody Mauch	OT	ND St
		A former tight end, Cody Mauch is a mauling offensive lineman who will help protect Josh Allen.
60	Bengals	Isaiah Foskey	EDGE	Notre Dame
		The Bengals met with Isaiah Foskey at the combine and liked what they saw. He has a great size-speed combo and will help pressure opposing quarterbacks. He becomes a key piece in the playoffs against guys like Allen and Mahomes.
61	Bears via SF via CAR	John Michael Schmitz	C	Minnesota
		The Bears continue helping Fields with more offensive line help. This time in the form of John Michael Schmitz, an experienced center out of Minnesota.
62	Eagles	Andre Carter	EDGE	Army
		The Eagles take Andre Carter, who is a very agile defensive lineman who can work in the rotation immediately.
63	Chiefs	Darnell Washington	TE	Georgia
		The Chiefs take the heir-apparent to Travis Kelce. While he is only 33 years-old, Darnell Washington also creates more options in the pass game for the Chiefs while also immediately giving them a run-blocker.

Round 3

The Bears open this round, taking a player who’s coming off an ACL injury. The last defensive back they took coming off an injury was Eddie Jackson, and that worked out just fine. Wide receivers don’t hold as much value due to a saturated market, and a couple go on this round. In fact, Parker Washington ends up sticking around the same area as the Pittsburgh Steelers draft him. If you tuned in to the Old-Fashioned Football podcast, you’d remember Colby Dant was very high on Parker Washington.

Parker Washington may be the most fun pick in this round of the 2023 NFL seven-round mock draft. He could slot in and immediately start making plays.

#	Team	Pick	Pos	College
64	Bears	Garrett Williams	CB	Syracuse
		Garrett Williams falls due to his ACL injury. The last defensive back that the Bears took a chance on after a senior year injury was Eddie Jackson. That's worked out alright, and so will this.
65	Texans	Keeanu Benton	DI	Wisconsin
		The Texans continue adding strong guys to the defense with Keeanu Benton. He has a high motor and quick hands.
66	Cardinals	Jammie Robinson	S	Florida State
		Arizona takes Jammie Robinson, an excellent tackler who can line up anywhere within the defensive backfield.
67	Broncosvia IND	DJ Turner	CB	Michigan
		With the Broncos first selection in the draft they take the fastest cornerback in the draft in DJ Turner.
68	Broncos	Nathaniel Dell	WR	Houston
		With rumors swirling that teams are calling about Sutton and Jeudy, the Broncos add a playmaker at wide receiver who slipped in the draft a little. Nathaniel Dell has good speed and separation and can be used in a variety of creative ways.
69	Rams	Jordan Battle	S	Alabama
		The Rams get a steal in Jordan Battle, one of the most reliable safeties in the draft class.
70	Raiders	Tucker Kraft	TE	South Dakota State
		The Raiders select Darren Waller's replacement in a 6-5, 254-pound tight end. Tucker Kraft excelled in the FCS and now will hope to keep excelling.
71	Saints	Derick Hall	ED	Auburn
		The Saints take a physical freak edge rusher in Derick Hall. He has excellent speed and power and moves well.
72	Titans	Hendon Hooker	QB	Tennessee
		After drafting his top wideout, the plan all comes together as the Titans take Hendon Hooker. He'll stay in Tennessee as they immediately look for a trade partner for Malik Willis. Hooker sits behind Tannehill another year before become their franchise quarterback.
73	Texansvia CLE	Chandler Zavala	G	NC State
		The Texans continue a strong draft in general, adding NC State Guard Chandler Zavala. After only five career starts prior to this year, he only allowed four pressures on 422 pass-blocking snaps this season. He's just scratching the surface on his potential.
74	Jets	Rashee Rice	WR	SMU
		The Browns may get one of the biggest steals at wide receiver this draft with Rashee Rice. Excellent body control, excellent footwork, and elite athleticism.
75	Falcons	Clark Phillips III	CB	Utah
		While he doesn't possess the ideal size and speed combo, Phillips is a very high-graded cornerback who had six picks and four pass breakups last year.
76	Patriotsvia CAR	Tanner McKee	QB	Stanford
		Can Bill Belichik help Tanner McKee become the next Tom Brady? Probably not. But the Patriots get a quarterback who's got good foot work and good accurcy.
77	Rams via NE via MIA	Zach Charbonnet	RB	UCLA
		Not sure if Cam Akers is the answer, The Rams select Zach Charbonnet to stay in his state and continues breaking tackles at the next level.
78	Packers	Darius Rush	CB	South Carolina
		The Packers help their defense in a division with Justin Jefferson, DJ Moore, and Amon-Ra St. Brown by selecting Darius Rush. Rush has length and speed and will be a good cover corner.
79	Coltsvia WAS	A.T. Perry	WR	Wake Forest
		The Colts need more receiving options and A.T. Perry gives them that. He's a long-limbed 6-4 receiver who went for double-digit touchdowns and over 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons.
80	Steelers	Parker Washington	WR	Penn State
		The Steelers keep Parker Washington in the same area by selecting him in the third round. He may be one of the most underrated wide receivers in the draft. If he can find success with Sean Clifford, he'll find success with Kenny Pickett.
81	Lions	Dorian Williams	LB	Tulane
		The Lions take linebacker Dorian Williams. He has an 80-inch wingspan, and can help in the run and pass game.
82	Buccaneers	Isaiah McGuire	EDGE	Missouri
		The Bucs take Isaiah McGuire, who can play as a 3-4 OLB or defensive end. He's 6-4, and is a solid pass-rusher.
83	Seahawks	Michael Wilson	WR	Stanford
		The Seahawks don't have a ton of proven receiving options past Metcalf and Lockett. They take Michael Wilson to help. He's had injury issues, but he's a good receiver who could immediately help out.
84	Dolphins	Tank Bigsby	RB	Auburn
		The Dolphins have several running backs. None of them with the talent of Tank Bigsby. He can become the immediate every-down back.
85	Chargers	Jaylon Jones	CB	Texas A&M
		The Chargers take a strong corner in Jaylo Jones. He's a three-year starter who excels in man coverage.
86	Ravens	Cedric Tillman	WR	Tennessee
		Yes, the Ravens just signed Odel Beckham, Jr. However, taking Cedric TIllman gives them a 6-3 physical receiver who only dropped five of his 104 career catchable targets.
87	Vikings	Tyler Scott	WR	Cincinnati
		The Vikings select a receiver to fill the void left from Adam Thielen leaving. Tyler Scott is a former running back. He's 5-10 and just scratching the surface of his wide receiver potential.
88	Jaguars	Moro Ojomo	DI	Texas
		The Jags continue to get better on defense by selecting Moro Ojomo. He's shorter than most DT's but has long arms and can use his size for leverage.
89	Giants	Kendre Miller	RB/b>	TCU
		Will Saquon Barkley be around more than one more year? It's hard to say, but this gives the Giants flexibility. Kendre Miller averaged 6.7 yards per carry on his career that has the size, speed, and burst to handle a full workload in the league.
90	Cowboys	Roschon Johnson	RB	Texas
		With a couple running backs off the board the past ten picks, the Cowboys go and get a replacement for Zeke. Roschon Johnson gets to stay in his home state of Texas. He was stuck behind Bijan Robinson, but has the talent to be a short-yardage back, and eventually could take over.
91	Bills	Trenton Simpson	LB	Clemson
		The Bills take linebacker Trenton Simpson. He has all the intangibles to be an every down linebacker who can cover tight ends really well.
92	Bengals	Sydney Brown	S	Illinois
		The Bengals take Syndey Brown, an excellent safety out of Illinois. He had 8 pass breakups, and six interceptions in 2022 while only allowing one touchdown.
93	Panthers via SF	Jartavius Martin	CB	Illinois
		The Panthers take Jartavius Martin, who can play cornerback, safety, or slot. He's one of the best in this class against the run, which is important in this division.
94	Eagles	DeMarvion Overshown	LB	Texas
		The Eagles select DeMarvion Overshown, who will likely play on the weak-side. He's got a very long build. He's very athletic and was a former safety.
95	Chiefs	Gervon Dexter Sr.	DI	Florida
		The Chiefs take Gervon Dexter, Sr. He's a 310-pounder with explosiveness. He has raw talent and will need developed, but the Chiefs are a spot he can develop.
96	CardinalsComp Pick	Devon Achane	RB	Texas A&M
		The Cardinals take Devon Achane, who slides a little due to his small size. Still, he has game-changing speed and will be able to be used in many different ways alongside Kyler Murray.
97	CommandersComp Pick	Blake Freeland	OT	BYU
		The Commanders take an OT that is getting slept on a bit in Blake Freeland. He was graded a 90.7 in pass blocking and 87.9 in run blocking.
98	BrownsComp Pick	Anthony Johnson	S	Iowa State
		The Browns take Anthony Johnson to fill their need at safety. He switched from cornerback to safety just last year and it paid off. He could be a starting safety in the NFL for years to come.
99	49ersComp Pick	Juice Scruggs	C	Penn State
		The 49ers are knowing for taking a player they like even if some consider it a reach. They've liked Juice Scruggs since they met with him at the combine. The 6-3 center may start as a depth piece, but will eventually anchor this line.
100	Raidersvia KC Special Comp Pick	Tyler Steen	OT	Alabama
		The Raiders take a four-year starter in Tyler Steen. He's 6-6 and could end up playing tackle in the NFL, but he will likely start at guard and excel as a pass-protecting guard.
101	49ersComp Pick	Marvin Mims	WR	Oklahoma
		The 49ers take wide receiver Marvin Mims out of Oklahoma. He's an athlete who averaged 19.5 yards per catch in college. Deebo, Aiyuk, and Mims could create an issue for defenses.
102	49ersComp Pick	Eli Ricks	CB	Alabama
		Eli Ricks slides due to injury concerns. The 49ers stop the slide at the end of the third, taking the chance that California kid can overcome the injury history. He's got excellent technical skills and is going to be a good press cornerback.

Round 4

The deeper you get into the draft, the tougher it is to predict. So how did I associate teams with the picks I gave them? It was based on team needs, PFF grades, projected player rankings, and taking into account which players teams visited with.

The Patriots add their second Iowa Hawkeye player in, Riley Moss, at the end of this round. The Bills beef up their running back room now that Devin Singletary is gone. The Browns and Panthers also make intriguing running back choices.

#	Team	Pick	Pos	College
103	Bears	Karl Brooks	ED	Bowling Green
		The Bears get an edge rushing steal in Karl Brooks. It was either too early or not the right fit, but the Michigan native now heads to Illinois to help a defensive line that is the weak spot in this defense.
104	Texans	Andrew Vorhes	G	USC
		The Texans take guard Andrew Vorhees. He's played 400 snaps at each of left tackle, left guard, and right guard. He's a plug and play who can both start and provide excellent depth.
105	Cardinals	Wanya Morris	OT	Oklahoma
		The Cardinals take tackle Wanya Morris. He's got the size and skills, and should continue to develop just as he did in college.
106	Colts	K.J. Henry	ED	Tulane
		The Colts take edge rusher K.J. Henry out of Tennessee. He's a former five-star recruit who just started showing why this last fall.
107	Patriotsvia LAR	Trey Palmer	WR	Nebraska
		The Patriots take Trey Palmer, wide receiver out of Nebraska. He had 1,043 yards last season in a break-out year. That included nine touchdowns and 14.7 yards per catch.
108	Broncos	Byron Young	ED	Tennessee
		The Broncos take a project edge rusher in Byron Young out of Tennessee. He has all the traits needed to develop into a fast pass rusher with a 4.40 40-yard dash.
109	Raiders	Noah Sewell	LB	Oregon
		The Raiders take Penei Sewell's brother, Noah Sewell, linebacker out of Oregon. He fits the tough Raider defender and is just getting started at only 20 yars old.
110	Falconsvia TEN	Keion White	ED	Georgia Tech
		The Falcons take edge rusher Keion White. He's got massive size but hasn't been able to put everything together quite yet. He'll need to learn quick, but the upside is too hard to pass up.
111	Browns	Tyjae Spears	RB	Tulane
		The Browns have Nick Chubb. Now they have an insurance policy in Tyjae Spears who can plug right in to spell Chubb and in event of an injury.
112	Jets	Ji'Ayir Brown	S	Penn State
		The Jets take Ji'Ayir Brown, a safety they met with at the combine. He is a ball-hawk safety who needs to keep developing. He falls in a good spot on a trending upward defense.
113	Falcons	Jaquelin Roy	DI	LSU
		The Falcons add another piece on their defensive line in Jaquelin Roy. He's got all the physical traits and can play all along the d-line.
114	Panthers	DeWayne McBride	RB	UAB
		The Panthers take DeWayne McBride, an excellent RB out of UAB. He and Miles Sanders instantly become of the best RB-duos in the league.
115	Saints	Cory Trice	CB	Purdue
		The Saints take CB Cory Trice, who may be a little bit of a project. At 6-3, he's built like a linebacker. However, he's an excellent press corner who allowed only one catch on 88 press snaps this past season.
116	Packers	JL Skinner	S	Boise State
		The Packers take safety JL Skinner to play either opposite Adrian Amos or in the slot cornerback spot. Opposing quarterbacks are going to have a hard time finding holes in this defense.
117	Patriots	Zack Kuntz	TE	Old Dominion
		The Patriots take a flier on the combine standout Zack Kuntz. He has a ton of raw potential and could develop into the next great Patriots tight end.
118	Commanders	Luke Schoonmaker	TE	Michigan
		The Commanders also take a tight end by selecting Luke Schoonmaker. Unlike the previous selection of Kuntz, Schoonmaker is ready an NFL-ready tight end that is big and has underrated speed.
119	Vikingsvia DET	Viliami Fehoko	EDGE	San Jose State
		The Vikings take Edge rusher Viliami Fehoko. Despite not being as well known of a name among the top edge rushers, he was nearly unblockable last year. He had 66 pressures and a 90.9 overall grade from PFF. That's important when you play a guy named Justin Fields twice a year.
120	Steelers	Ivan Pace Jr.	LB	Cincinnati
		The Steelers select Ivan Pace, Jr. He's a very small linebacker, but plays tough and has a nose for the football. Tomlin will find creative ways to use him to make big plays.
121	Jaguarsvia TB	Jaelyn Duncan	OT	Maryland
		Jaelyn Duncan has great footwork, but his struggles with his hands and allowing 28 pressures this fall causes him to slide in the draft. The Jags stop that slide in hopes they can help develop him into a more consistent pass-blocker.
122	Chiefsvia MIA	Zach Harrison	EDGE	Ohio State
		The Chiefs add Zach Harrison, a 6-5 edge rusher who has all the physical gifts needed. He'll be a role player that could develop into a nice edge rusher.
123	Seahawks	Kyu Blu Kelly	CB	Stanford
		The Seahawks take Kyu Blu Kelly. Kelly comes with four years of starting experience and a really high football IQ.
124	Ravens	Christopher Smith	S	Georgia
		The Ravens take safety Christopher Smith. New offensive coordinator Todd Monken tells the top brass that his offense had to practice against this guy weekly. He's a play-maker as a deep safety.
125	Chargers	Kobie Turner	DI	Wake Forest
		The Chargers take Kobie Turner for their interior defensive line. Turner had a dominant season for Wake Forest and the Chargers are happy he's still here in the draft. He'll need to bulk up, but the Chargers continue to improve on defense with this pick.
126	Brownsvia MIN	Zacch Pickens	DI	South Carolina
		If you take only Zacch Pickens top plays and pair that with his athleticism, he's one of the best d-lineman in the draft. But inconsistencies bring him back to a fourth-rounder that could develop more.
127	Jaguars	Ronnie Hickman	S	Ohio State
		Safety Ronnie Hickman had a breakout campaign in 2022. PFF gave him an 88.9 coverage grade last year.
128	Giants	Henry To'oTo'o	LB	Alabama
		With room to develop, the Giants take Henry To'oTo'o, a 6-1 linebacker who is known for his run stopping abilities.
129	Cowboys	Kayshon Boutte	WR	LSU
		The Cowboys get a receiver with high upside in Kayshon Boutte. This is a guy who had 308 yards in a game as a true freshman. Last year he was coming off ankle surgery and seemed to take a step back. Still, the Cowboys are looking for the guy that had nine touchdowns in 2021.
130	Bills	Sean Tucker	RB	Syracuse
		The Bills take running back Sean Tucker. Damien Harris isn't the answer and James Cook isn't an every-down back. Tucker has explosiveness who will serve as an excellent two-down back.
131	Bengals	Keondre Coburn	DI	Texas
		The Bengals continue to improve their defensive line with Keondre Coburn. He uses his leverage as a nose tackle and has good talent to develop.
132	Panthers via SF	Jonathan Mingo	WR	Mississippi
		Panthers add youth to their receiving corps with Jonathan Mingo. He sometimes looks like he's built like a running back, but he has improved his hands and route running over his college years. Panthers met with him at the combine, and now draft him.
133	Bears via Phi	Jayden Reed	WR	Michigan State
		The Bears have already shown interest in Jayden Reed by meeting with him. Now they draft him. Reed will serve as a security if Mooney or Claypool don't stick around or work out. Reed is a polished route runner who can create seperation.
134	Chiefs	Braeden Daniels	OT	Maryland
		The Chiefs take offensive tackle Braeden Daniels. He's allowed only one sack in over almost 1000 pass-block snaps over the last two years.
135	PatriotsComp Pick	Riley Moss	CB	Iowa
		The Patriots add another Iowa Hawkeye in Riley Moss. Moss is a reliable cornerback who has played in the past four seasons.

Round 5

Will the Jets land Aaron Rodgers? What once seemed like a sure thing doesn’t seem sure at all anymore. It is more confusing than anything else. Still, it’s clear they are ready to move on from Zach Wilson. They wait until the fifth round to address quarterback but take one they think could develop behind Rodgers.

That’s not the only quarterback taken in this round. Is Sam Howell the answer for Washington? That probably depends on the question. However, they take a quarterback for depth who could end up out-performing him at some point. The Ravens also take a quarterback that their offensive coordinator is very familiar with.

#	Team	Pick	Pos	College
136	Bears	Chase Brown	RB	Illinois
		Brown falling to the Bears after his college career for Illinois would be a perfect storm. He's explosive and will work into a rotation running the ball with Herbert, Foreman, Fields. He will need to clean up his fumbles, but in the fifth round, the Bears get a guy that could be a game changer.
137	Billsvia AZ	Brandon Joseph	S	Notre Dame
		The Bills take a safety in Brandon Joseph that can line up in the slot, deep, and at cornerback. He's a ball-hawk who gets even better when placed on a strong Bills defense.
138	Colts	Olusegun Oluwatimi	C	Michigan
		The strong run-blocking center Olusegun Oluwatimi is too good for the Colts to pass up.
139	Broncos	Byron Young	DI	Alabama
		No it's not a typo, there are two Byron Young's in the draft and the Broncos take them both. This one is an interior defensive lineman who is really good against the run.
140	Brownsvia LAR	Colby Wooden	EDGE	Auburn
		Colby Wooden falls some due to his size. He played on the interior at Auburn but is only 278 pounds. The Browns will find a way to use him either way.
141	Raiders	Daniel Scott	S	California
		Raiders take Daniel Scott, a safety out of California who will look to recap his 2021 season where he was graded at an 81.8 by PFF
142	Browns	Cam Jones	LB	Indiana
		Cam Jones took a big step forward last season, even though he only played five games due to injury. He'll look to keep improving and developing with the Browns.
143	Jets	Jake Haener	QB	Fresno State
		The push to trade for Rodgers shows the Jets are ready to move on from Zach Wilson. Haener can sit and develop. He had a 71.4% completion percentage last year and 20 touchdowns to only three interceptions.
144	Raidersvia ATL	Nick Saldiveri	OT	Old Dominion
		Raiders take Nick Saldiveri, another offensive tackle that could also play guard. They build their offensive line through versatility.
145	Panthers	Owen Pappoe	LB	Auburn
		Owen Pappoe is another linebacker that took a big step forward last year. The Panthers use their last pick on him, hoping he can keep taking steps forward.
146	Saints	Xavier Hutchinson	WR	Iowa State
		Not a lot of emphasis on the wide receivers in this draft class causes Hutchinson to fall. Michael Thomas has issues staying healthy and behind Olave, the options are limited. Hutchinson just had an 1170 yard season at Iowa State and could become a playmaker in the NFL.
147	Titans	Yasir Abdullah	EDGE	Louisville
		Abdullah falls due to his size. However, he still scored a very high pass-rushing grade from PFF and the Titans take a chance
148	Bears via NE via BAL	Mike Morris	EDGE	Michigan
		Morris takes a fall from other mocks, but is slotted in right around his PFF ranking. At 6-5 he's a big guy, but he struggles against the run. He'll need to develop his technique so tight ends and tackles don't take advantage of him.
149	Packers	Charlie Jones	WR	Purdue
		Another victim of the lack of wide receivers going off the board, Charlie Jones falls to fifth round. Still, Packers get a player who just went for 1361 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has a low drop rate as well.
150	Commanders	Clayton Tune	QB	Houston
		Is Sam Howell the answer for Washington? We have yet to see. They take Clayton Tune for some insurance. He is an excellent passer who had a 79.5% adjusted completion percentage, good for 7th overall in the NCAA.
151	Seahawksvia PIT	Deuce Vaughn	RB	Kansas State
		The Mugsy Bogues of football, Deuce Vaughn is still only 5-5. However, he runs hard and can be used in a variety of creative ways. His size also didn't stop him for running for almost 3000 yards and 27 touchdowns the past two years.
152	Lions	Yaya Diaby	EDGE	Louisville
		Yaya Diaby is coming off a 10 sack season. He'll work into rotation for a strong Lions' defensive line.
153	Buccaneers	Carter Warren	OT	Pittsburgh
		The 6-5 tackle has long arms and has improved each season. His stock drops after tearing his meniscus last year.
154	Seahawks	Emil Ekiyor Jr.	G	Alabama
		The Seahawks only had five interior offensive lineman on their roster going into the draft. They add their third in the draft in Emil Ekiyor, who allowed 0 sacks on 414 pass block snaps last year.
155	49ersvia MIA	Davis Allen	TE	Clemson
		George Kittle isn't getting replaced. However, the 49ers were impressed after meeting with Davis Allen at the combine. He's 6-6 and has excellent ball skills, catching 17 of his 20 contested targets in the last two seasons.
156	Chargers	Zach Evans	RB	MIssissippi
		We never got a chance to see Zach Evans start a full season. However, he averaged 6.9 yards per carry, and could provide the Chargers a game plan if Ekeler leaves.
157	Ravens	Stetson Bennett	QB	Georgia
		Maybe it's a reach, but Stetson Bennett gets reunited with his offensive coordinator from last year, and the Ravens suddenly have leverage in the Lamar Jackson drama.
158	Vikings	Jakorian Bennett	CB	Maryland
		The Vikings take a speedy cornerback in Jakorian Bennett.
159	Falconsvia JAX	Jose Ramirez	EDGE	Eastern Michigan
		Undersized, Jose Ramirez falls to the Falcons in the fifth round. Still, he's an excellent pass rusher.
160	Giants	Jaxson Kirkland	G	Washington
		Jaxson Kirkland had an 82.6 pass-blocking grade last season per PFF. He's 6-7 and could win a starting job his rookie year.
161	Texansvia DAL	Josh Whyle	TE	Cincinnati
		Josh Whyle is a 6-6 tight end who could develop into a good redzone target and run blocker.
162	Coltsvia BUF	Starling Thomas	CB	UAB
		Colts met with Starling Thomas at his pro day. They love his speed, as he's one of the fastest cornerbacks in this draft class.
163	Bengals	Keaton Mitchell	RB	East Carolina
		With not knowing how many good seasons Joe Mixon has left, the Bengals take Keaton Mitchell. He's a burner and a very dynamic back that will be a great gadget player for them.
164	49ers	Jerrod Clark	DI	Coastal Carolina
		Jerrod Clark is a big dude on the defensive line that had 22 quarterback hurries in just 281 pass rush snaps last year.
165	Saintsvia PHI/i>	Dorian Thompson-Robinson	QB	UCLA
		The Saints can let Dorian Thompson-Robinson develop behind Carr. Last year he threw for 3159 yards and 27 touchdowns.
166	Chiefs	Rashad Torrence II	EDGE	Florida
		The Chiefs take safety Rashad Torrence. He had a 76.1 coverage grade last year from PFF.
167	Rams Comp Pick	Kei'Trel Clark	CB	Louisville
		After standing out at the Shrine Bowl, Kei'Trel Clark goes to the Rams. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and being drafted this late is only going to help that narrative.
168	CardinalsComp Pick	Jalen Redmond	DI	Oklahoma
		Jalen Redmond will work into the rotation as a run-stopping defensive lineman.
169	CowboysComp Pick	Brodric Martin	DI	Western Kentucky
		Cowboys add the towering 6-5, 330-pound defensive tackle Brodric Martin
170	PackersComp Pick	Jonah Tavai	DI	San Diego State
		Jonah Tavai is only 6 foot, but he is a really well-rounded defensive lineman.
171	Rams Comp Pick	Atonio Mafi	G	UCLA
		The Rams take AtonioMafi to help their offensive line. He's a good run-blocker who will look to develop his pass-blocking skills in the NFL.
172	GiantsComp Pick	Payne Durham	TE	Purdue
		Maybe it doesn't make sense after the Waller trade and Bellinger looking decent last year. However, the Giants love Payne Durham, and they add him in the 5th with a comp pick.
173	49ersComp Pick	Marte Mapu	S	Sacramento State
		The 49ers take Marte Mapu who is an interesting prospect. He's a 6-3, 216-pound safety that could end up being played at linebacker. He's an excellent run-stopper no matter what spot he plays in.
174	RaidersComp Pick	Tyler Lacy	ED	Oregon State
		The Raiders take Tyler Lacy out of Oklahoma State to help along the defensive line. Lacy will look to elevate his pass-rush technique but is already a good run-stopper.
175	BuccaneersComp Pick	Jake Andrews	C	Troy
		Bucs don't have a lot of depth at center or guard. Drafting Jake Andrews changes that as he has experience playing both.
176	ColtsComp Pick	Ventrell Miller	LB	Florida
		The Colts met with Ventrell Miller at his pro day and liked what they saw. After a season-ending injury in 2021 he had a nice bounce back year last year.
177	Rams Comp Pick	Jalen Moreno-Cropper	WR	Fresno State
		The Rams select Jalen Moreno-Cropper, a nice route runner who is a little undersized. McVay will find a role for him.

Round 6

On the top of quarterbacks in the fifth round, the sixth round of the 2023 NFL seven-round mock draft features the Rams taking a quarterback that could sit and learn behind Matt Stafford. The Cowboys get a little insurance in case Dak gets hurt again, and Cooper Rush can’t save the day.

This is a mixed bag of picks, but there were some surprisingly good values still in the sixth round. Keep in mind the sixth and seven-rounders sometimes have to fight to make rosters. They could end up on the practice squad, but there’s a good handful here that will make the 53-man roster.

#	Team	Pick	Pos	College
178	Chiefsvia MIA via CHI	Israel Abanikanda	RB	Pitt
		The Chiefs take Israel Abanikanda, a project speed back who needs some more development time. In a couple years, this pick could be looked back on as a steal.
179	Buccaneersvia HOU	Aidan O'Connell	QB	Purdue
		Matt Stafford is getting older and the Rams decide to take a quarterback with some upside to learn from him. Aidan O'Connell didn't have a great year last year. However, the year before he graded out at 90.6 per PFF. They'll look to tap into that O'Connell.
180	Cardinals	Bryce Ford-Wheaton	WR	WEst Virginia
		The Cardinals take Bryce Ford-Wheaton, a 6-4 wide receiver who tied for fourth with 18 contested catches last year.
181	Buccaneersvia IND	Trey Dean	S	Florida
		Bucs take 6-2 safety Trey Dean. Dean has lined up all over the defensive backfield. Last year he had six forced incompletions.
182	Rams	Jacob Slade	DI	Michigan State
		Rams take Jacob Slade, a defensive lineman from Michigan State. He had a much better year in 2021, however, with time he could develop into a nice rotational piece.
183	Lionsvia DEN	Ricky Stromberg	C	Arkansas
		The Lions take Ricky Stromberg to initially back up Frank Ragnow. Stromberg graded out at 82.4 overall per PFF and provides much needed depth.
184	Patriotsvia LV	Jason Taylor II	S	Oklahoma State
		The Patriots take Jason Taylor II. Last year he had six interceptions and 80 tackles in 13 games.
185	Jaguarsvia NYJ	Jarrett Patterson	G	Notre Dame
		Jags take Jarrett Patterson. He's a 6-5 lineman who has experience at guard and center.
186	Titansvia ATL	Eric Gray	RB	Oklahoma
		The Titans take running back Eric Gray out of Oklahoma. Nobody is saying Derrick Henry is losing his job, but Gray will be able to spell him and is just coming off a 1374 yard, 11 touchdown season.
187	Patriotsvia CAR	Anthony Bradford	G	LSU
		The Patriots take Anthony Bradford, who has played guard and tackle over the last two years. He's gotten better each year as well.
188	Texansvia NO	Evan Hull	RB	Northwestern
		The Texans take Evan Hull out of Northwestern who will look to win a backup job behind Dameon Pierce.
189	Rams	Jaren Hall	QB	BYU
		Matthew Stafford isn't getting any younger. The Rams take Jaren Hall to sit behind him and develop. He's got a strong arm and threw for 3162 yards, and 31 touchdowns last year. Over his last two years starting he has an average of 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
190	Browns	Will Mallory	TE	Miami
		Browns take Will Mallory, a 6-4 tight end who has averaged over 11 yards a reception in each of the last three years.
191	Rams via GB	Desjuan Johnson	DI	Toledo
		The Rams take Desjuan Johnson who has an 86.2 pass-rush grade and 88.1 run-defense grade per PFF.
192	Patriots	Troy Brown	LB	Troy
		The Patriots take Troy Brown, hoping to tap in to his 2021 season where he was much better against the run and in pass coverage.
193	Commanders	Nick Broeker	G	Mississippi
		Commanders take Nick Broeker, who has experience at left tackle and left guard. He allowed 0 sacks last year in 472 pass-block snaps.
194	Lionsvia LAR	Alex Austin	CB	Oregon State
		Lions take another cornerback in Alex Austin. After trading Odukah, they've now drafted two new cornerbacks to compete.
195	Broncosvia PIT	Ryan Hayes	OT	Michigan
		Broncos take Ryan Hayes, a left tackle that allowed - sacks in 357 pass-blocking snaps this year.
196	Buccaneers	Cameron Latu	TE	Alabama
		Bucs take tight end Cameron Latu, a 6-4 tight end with 12 drops in the last two seasons.
197	Dolphins	Ochaun Mathis	ED	Nebraska
		In only their third pick of this draft, the Dolphins take Ochaun Mathis, an edge rusher from Nebraska who will look to regain his 2020 form when he had 9 sacks in 10 games.
198	Seahawks	Malik Cunningham	QB	Louisville
		The Seahawks draft quarterback Malik Cunningham. Even though he was taken in the USFL college draft, his USFL time will have to wait as he sits and learns behind Geno Smith.
199	Ravens	Kenny McIntosh	RB	Georgia
		The Ravens continue adding pieces that Todd Monken is familiar with. This time in Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh. He averaged over 5 yards a carry through three years and can catch out of the backfield, as shown by his 42 receptions last year. McIntosh was third among runnin gbacks in yards per route run.
200	Chargers	Jordan McFadden	OT	Clemson
		The Chargers take Jordan McFadden as a depth piece at the tackle position. He was much better in both 2021 and 2020 than last year. However, he'll get to work on his technique while providing much needed depth.
201	Texansvia MIN	Mekhi Blackmon	CB	USC
		The Texans take Mekhi Blackmon. He doesn't jump off the page with athleticism, but he's an excellent coverage corner who took a big step forward last year.
202	Jaguars	Brenton Strange	TE	Penn State
		The Jags take tight end Brenton Strange out of Penn State. He's 6-4 and could develop into a nice red-zone target. He had five touchdowns last year in only 32 receptions.
203	Texansvia NYG	Rejzohn Wright	CB	Oregon State
		The Texans take Rejzohn Wright, a cornerback out of Oregon State. He will be a special teams contributor while providing more depth at the corner position.
204	Raidersvia DAL	Rakim Jarrett	WR	Maryland
		The Raiders take Rakim Jarrett out of Maryland. He's a 6-0 receiver with some speed and good upside. He has played most of his last two years in the slot.
205	Bills	Ronnie Bell	WR	Michigan
		The Bills take receiver Ronnie Bell. In his first full season of playing at Michigan he showed flashes of upside with 62 receptions for 82 yards. In 21 games, his average yards per reception has been above 14.
206	Bengals	Cameron Brown	CB	Ohio State
		Cornerback Cameron Brown out of Ohio State lands with the Bengals to help their defensive backfield. He'll also be able to contribute on special teams.
207	Jets	DJ Dale	DI	Alabama
		The Jets take DJ Dale. After playing snaps in both the A gap and B gap last year, he had 3 sacks and 10 hurries. He wins when pass rushing and could develop into a nice rotational piece.
208	Jaguarsvia PHI	Asim Richards	OT	North Carolina
		The Jags add depth to the tackle position with Asim Richards. He played 1050 snaps last year, all of them at left tackle.
209	Giantsvia KC	Quindell Johnson	S	Memphis
		The Giants take Quindell Johnson, safety out of Memphis. This division runs the ball a lot and he's known as a run-stopping safety.
210	PatriotsComp Pick	Michael Turk	P	Oklahoma
		The Patriots take Michael Turk, the first punter taken in the draft. They met with Turk and liked what they saw.
211	VikingsComp Pick	Tyson Bagent	QB	Shepherd
		The Vikings take project quarterback Tyson Bagent. In the sixth round, he doesn't need to be a top performer right now, as he'll sit behind Cousins and develop. Bagent threw for 9,580 yards and 94 touchdowns to only 15 interceptions in the last two years alone. He has 17,034 career yards and 159 passing touchdowns.
212	CowboysComp Pick	Max Duggan	QB	TCU
		The Cowboys take Max Duggan. They met with him earlier this year and he seems like the type of quarterback Kellen Moore would love. He can develop behind Dak in prep for bringing his big-play potential to the Cowboys should Dak get hurt. Last year he threw 32 touchdowns and led TCU to a historic season.
213	CardinalsComp Pick	Carrington Valentine	CB	Kentucky
		Despite not being the most productive corner, Carrington Valentine has garnered interest from teams in the late rounds. The Cardinals take him here towards the end of the 6th.
214	RaidersComp Pick	Mekhi Garner	CB	LSU
		The Raiders take Mekhi Garner out of LSU. The 6-2 cornerback is a long guy that can help cover bigger receivers. He allowed only an 83.6 passer rating last year.
215	CommandersComp Pick	Devonnsha Maxwell	DI	Chattanooga
		The Commanders take defensive lineman Devonnsha Maxwell. It will be interesting to see how he performs at the NFL level after having 23 sacks and 36 QB hurries in the last two years.
216	49ersComp Pick	Lonnie Phelps	ED	Kansas
		The 49ers take Lonnie Phelps out of Kansas. The 6-2 edge rusher has some burst. He had 8 sacks and 22 hurries in 2022 and 10 sacks and 18 hurries in 2021.
216	Chiefs	Brett Neilon	C	USC
		The Chiefs currently have one of the thinnest offensive lines as far as depth goes. Brett Neilon allowed 0 sacks in each of the last two years in playing over 1000 pass-blocking snaps.

Round 7

It’s hard to determine which round is harder to predict in this 2023 NFL seven-round mock draft. The first is hard because everybody thinks they know how it’s going to go, and it never seems to go exactly like that. The seventh is a bit of a dart throw. This is used for cleanup on players that could have an upside. Teams are willing to take a risk on a seventh-rounder because they aren’t investing a whole lot. That ended up seeing nine offensive tackles get drafted as insurance.

#	Team	Pick	Pos	College
218	Panthers via CHI	McClendon Curtis	OT	Chattanooga
		The Bears add more depth to the offensive tackle positions in McClendon Curtis. Curtis was graded with a 90.0 pass block grade per PFF and 83.3 overall. He's a developmental piece but could be a steal.
219	Eaglesvia HOU via MIN	Anthony Johnson	CB	Virginia
		The Eagles take Anthony Johnson out of Virginia, who had an 84.4 coverage grade last year after allowing 0 touchdowns and a 53.3 passer rating.
220	Raidersvia AZ	Dante Stills	DI	West Virginia
		The Raiders add some defensive line depth in Dante Stills, who is an excellent run stopper, but also racked up 5 sacks, 4 quarterback hits, and 21 hurries last season.
221	Colts	Jon Gaines II	G	UCLA
		The Colts take Jon Gaines II out of UCLA who can play guard and center. He took a big step forward last year and could develop into a solid piece along the offensive line.
222	49ersvia DEN	Alex Palczewski	OT	Ilinois
		The 49ers take Alex Palczewski, a 6-6 tackle out of Illinois who excels at run blocking.
223	Rams	Trevor Reid	OT	Louisville
		The Rams take Trevor Reid, a 6-5 offensive tackle. He had a better year in 2021, but will look to develop at the next level.
224	Falconsvia LV	Mikel Jones	LB	Syracuse
		Mikel Jones is a productive linebacker who has played over 2000 snaps combined the past three seasons. He will likely start as a special teams contributor while he develops his game. He also had an 88.1 pass rush grade from PFF.
225	Falcons	Dontayvion Wicks	LB	Virginia
		Dontayvion Wicks didn't have a great year last year. However, in 2021 he had 1201 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns while averaging 21.1 yards a reception. Those numbers are worth chasing in the seventh round and the Falcons grab him up.
226	Jaguarsvia CAR	Kadeem Telfort	OT	UAB
		The Jags take another tackle, this one is a monster tackle in Kadeem Telfort. He's 6-8, 330 pounds and uses his big body to protect the QB.
227	Saints	Charlie Thomas	LB	Georgia Tech
		Saints take Charlie Thomas, a 6-3 linebacker out of Virginia Tech. Thomas was tied for fourth last year in coverage stops by a linebacker.
228	Titansvia ATL	Alex Forsyth	C	Oregon
		Titans take Alex Forsyth, a center out of Oregon. Last season he allowed 0 sacks, 0 hits, and only 1 quarterback hurry in 408 pass-blocking snaps.
229	Browns	Thomas Incoom	ED	Central Michigan
		With their last pick in the draft the Browns take edge rusher Thomas Incoom, who had 11 sacks and 26 quarterback hurries last season.
230	Texansvia NYJ via TB	Warren McClendon	OT	Georgia
		Texans take Georgia tackle Warren McClendon. PFF graded him with an 82.1 pass blocking grade. He primarily lined up at the right tackle spot.
231	Raidersvia NE	BJ Thompson	EDGE	Stephen F. Austin
		The Raiders take an interesting prospect in BJ Thompson. He's a 6-6 edge rusher who excels at pass-rushing.
232	Packers	Logan Bonner	QB	Utah State
		The irony of the Packers selecting another Utah State quarterback isn't lost on me. However, with Rodgers having one foot out the door and Jordan Love still hasn't shown he has the "it" factor, Bonner steps in to develop behind either of them. He ended his season with an injury in 2022.
233	Commanders	Kahlef Hailassie	CB	Western Kentucky
		The Commanders add another cornerback in Kahlef Hailassie. He had two interceptions last year and will look to earn a spot on the depth chart.
234	Steelers	TJ Bass	OT	Oregon
		The Steelers take TJ Bass out of Oregon. He finished his career at the left tackle position but will likely slot to the interior. He's played left guard so the interior isn't foreign to him.
235	Packersvia LAR	Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu	OT	Oregon
		Packers take 6-5 right tackle Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu out of Oregon who could develop into a really nice depth player.
236	Coltsvia TB	Dion Bergan Jr.	DI	Wake Forest
		The Colts take a chance on Dion Bergan Jr. He's a little undersized for a defensive lineman but has gotten better every year.
237	Seahawks	Aubrey Miller	LB	Jackson State
		The Commanders take Aubry Miller who is a really good coverage linebacker.
238	Dolphins	MJ Anderson	ED	Iowa State
		The Dolphins take another edge rusher in MJ Anderson. He doesn't have a ton of experience, but what experience he has, he's shown flashes. Including 4 sacks and 12 quarterback hurries in only 192 pass-rush snaps.
239	Chargers	Kyle Patterson	TE	Air Force
		The Chargers take Kyle Patterson, who is a really good run-blocking tight end out of Air Force.
240	Giantsvia BAL	Dylan Horton	EDGE	TCU
		Giants take Dylan Horton out of TCU. He's a 6-4 edge rusher who has lined up on the inside and outsight on the defensive line.
241	Steelers via MIN via DEN	Nesta Jade Silvera	DI	Arizona State
		Steelers take 6-2 Nesta Jade Silvera, a defensive lineman out of Arizona State who finished with 2 sacks, 14 quarterback hurries, and three batted balls.
242	Packersvia JAX	Isaiah Land	EDGE	Florida A&M
		The Packers take Isaiah Land, an edge rusher out of Florida A&M who had 7 sacks and 26 quarterback hurries in only 202 pass-rush snaps last season.
243	Giants	Gervarrius Owens	S	Houston
		The Giants go with Gervarrius Owens, a safety out of Houston who is a good coverage safety.
244	Cowboys	Mohamoud Diabate	LB	Utah
		Cowboys take linebacker Mohamoud Diabate out of Utah. Diabate grades out with a good pass-rush.
245	Falcons	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	RB	Kentucky
		While the Falcons have plenty of options at running back, talented back Chris Rodriguez Jr. who ran for 904 yards and six touchdowns is too good to pass up.
246	Bengals	Dalton Wagner	OT	Arkansas
		Bengals add offensive line depth taking tackle Dalton Wagner out of Arkansas.
247	49ers	Jack Podlesny	K	Georgia
		The 49ers draft Jack Podlesny, Georgia's former kicker, to replace Robbie Gould.
248	Eagles via NO	John Ojukwu	OT	Boise State
		Eagles select tackle John Ojukwu for offensive line depth. Ojukwu allowed 0 sacks in 436 pass-block snaps last year.
249	Chiefs	Jay Ward	CB	LSU
		Chiefs add cornerback Jay Ward. He's a 6-1 corner that played LSU and worked best against the run.
250	ChiefsComp Pick	Dontay Demus	WR	Maryland
		Chiefs use their second pick in a row to draft Dontay Demus, wide receiver out of Maryland. Demus didn't grade out as well this last year as the previous two. However, he's still averaged over 10 yards a catch in his college career.
251	Rams Comp Pick	Nick Hampton	EDGE	Appalachian State
		The Rams take edge rusher Nick Hampton out of App State. He had 9 sacks last year on only 184 pass rush snaps.
252	BuccaneersComp Pick	Brandon Hill	S	Pittsburgh
		The Bucs finish their draft by taking Brandon Hill, a safety out of Pittsburgh.
253	49ersComp Pick	Darrell Luter Jr.	CB	South Alabama
		Chiefs have already talked with Darrell Luter Jr, and now they draft the cornerback out of South Alabama who allowed just a 3.9 passer rating in 2021.
254	GiantsComp Pick	SirVocea Dennis	LB	Pittsburgh
		The Giants take linebacker SirVocea Dennis who was graded with a 92.1 run defense grade by PFF in 2022.
255	49ersComp Pick	Xazavian Valladay	RB	Arizona State
		It seems like the 49ers draft a running back every year. This year they go with Xazavian Valladay who is coming off a 1192 yard, 16 touchdown season.
256	PackersComp Pick	Tiawan Mullen	CB	Indiana
		Packers select cornerback Tiawan Mullen out of Indiana. He'll compete for depth and special teams play.
257	Saints Comp Pick	Brayden Willis	TE	Oklahoma
		The Saints add Brayden Willis, a tight end out of Oklahoma with their last pick. Willis had 503 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns last year. He is also good at run blocking
258	Bears Comp Pick	Derek Parish	EDGE	Houston
		Bears add a third pass-rusher with their last pick by taking Derek Parish out of Houston. Parish had 6 sacks and 17 quarterback hurries on just 132 pass-rush snaps last year.
259	TexansComp Pick	Jacob Gall	C	Baylor
		The Texans make center Jacob Gall Mr. Irrelevant. At guard and center over the last three years, he's allowed 0 sacks in over 1000 pass-block snaps.

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