2023 NFL Mock Draft: Packers land monster TE for Aaron Rodgers; Raiders add mammoth defensive lineman
Plus, three quarterbacks go in the top five
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Suddenly, the Packers have life. After Green Bay's impressive 31-28 overtime win over the Cowboys, they've closed in on the final playoff spot in the NFC, and no one will be pumped to face the Packers in the first round if they climb out of the early hole they put themselves in and sneak into the postseason.
In this mock, general manager Brian Gutekunst snags a big, athletic, three-down tight end for the twilight of Aaron Rodgers' career.
The order was determined by using Caesars Sportsbook's Super Bowl odds in reverse order. There's no No. 25 pick in this one, as the Dolphins forfeited it for integrity of the game violations. Let's get to it.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Young doesn't have prototypical size, yet his film is loaded with strikes from the pocket and when things break down.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
The Bears get a ferocious, high-floor, high-ceiling outside rusher in Anderson.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
Skoronski has been a brick wall in pass protection at Northwestern. He's exactly the type the Steelers need.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
Stroud is the perfect heir apparent to Jared Goff in Detroit.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Levis' 2022 hasn't gone as planned, but the traits pop off the film in every game.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
The Raiders defense needs talent infusion at just about every position. Carter is the best player available here.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
Johnston is big, physical and fast. The Colts have a dire need at receiver.
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From
Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 8
Murphy fits the Seahawks' first-round profile. He's a long, athletic freak.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
Smith will bring more stability to the secondary in Washington with his length and ball skills.
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 1 - Pick 10
Verse can add more power to his frame, but he already plays with awesome speed-to-power conversion and burst around the corner.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
Mayer can become a dynamic over-the-middle option for Trevor Lawrence.
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From
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 12
The Texans are still in best-player-available mode here, so they jump at the opportunity to pick Bresee.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
The Falcons have to get better rushing the passer from the outside. Wilson has been a productive stud the past two seasons for the Red Raiders.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Fashanu is a freaky specimen with clean film at a premium position.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 15
The Lions still have plenty of work to do defensively, and Ringo has a first-round profile at outside corner.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
There's not considerable first-round buzz for Washington now. Wait until the NFL Combine.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
The Jets plan for the future at left tackle with Johnson, who's had a fine season for the Buckeyes in 2022.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
The Giants would love to add such a gifted athlete at quarterback like Richardson.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
The Patriots could use more stability at the tackle position. Jones is a SEC-tested star.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
It wouldn't be a first round without the Seahawks making a surprise pick. Rice is big, tall and exceptionally fast. Just what the Seahawks like.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
The Titans have to add more receiving help to this roster. It's a must. Downs has played as expected this season. Dynamically.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
The Chargers seem to have a quality defense on paper; the results just haven't been there. Jones would add even more high-end talent to that secondary.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
The Bengals are lacking depth on the defensive line. Ika is a nose tackle with legitimate pass-rush ability.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
The Buccaneers add a versatile playmaker to their young secondary.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
This is late for Boutte, who some had as a top-10 pick after his dazzling 2021. The Cowboys diversify the receiver group.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Smith is a springy, wide-bodied inside rusher who feels like a Ravens-type trench player.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
The Vikings keep adding to their underrated pass-rush unit.
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From
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 29
The Broncos solidify the outside of their offensive front with the mountainous Harrison.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
The Chiefs went secondary-happy in the 2022 draft. It's time to add more up front for Chris Jones.
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Round 1- Pick 31
How about Bijan Robinson to replace Miles Sanders in Philly? Fun, right?
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Round 1 - Pick 32
Torrence is the big-bodied, crushing blocker the Bills could use and will plug in at left guard for a long time.
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