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2 hours ago, Jamie_B said:

listening to the Locked On Bengals guys

 

sounds like this draft is deep at TE and CB

 

Wont surprise me if they take a RT, CB, TE in that order based on how things are as far as positions being deep

 

RT-CB-TE/RB/WR-TE/RB/WR-TE/RB/WR

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Glass Eater:

 

Offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees suffered a torn ACL at the NFL combine on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Here’s what you need to know:

  • The guard is No. 77 on The Athletic’s most recent consensus Top-100 Big Board from Nick Baumgardner and Austin Mock.
  • After suffering the injury Sunday, Vorhees continued performing at the combine and put up 38 bench press reps of 225 pounds.
  • Vorhees started 11 games for USC in 2022 and finished the season as a first-team All-American and winner of the Morris Trophy, which is awarded to the Pac-12’s top offensive or defensive lineman.
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Glass Eater:

 

Offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees suffered a torn ACL at the NFL combine on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Here’s what you need to know:

  • The guard is No. 77 on The Athletic’s most recent consensus Top-100 Big Board from Nick Baumgardner and Austin Mock.
  • After suffering the injury Sunday, Vorhees continued performing at the combine and put up 38 bench press reps of 225 pounds.
  • Vorhees started 11 games for USC in 2022 and finished the season as a first-team All-American and winner of the Morris Trophy, which is awarded to the Pac-12’s top offensive or defensive lineman.

 

 

Any relation to Jason?

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51 minutes ago, claptonrocks said:

I dont see anything special about Mauch aside from a toothless gap the press seems  enamored with..

 l see him as a late 3rd prospect..

You know we can note players in this thread who are not first round possibilities , right? The draft has many rounds and what not…

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Drafting 2 primetime players that could 

contribute in big way.this year is a priority to to reach the SB ..

 

Which two is Tobin and his staff pick to do just that..is impetative..

 

He has to hit bigtime at least in those

rounds if he's as good as we think he is....

We'll see how he improves.the team to reach that goal.

 

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Dane Brugler’s NFL mock draft, 3.0: Colts trade up to No. 1 for C.J. Stroud

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Mar 7, 2023

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The information during NFL Scouting Combine week hits you like a ruthless fire hose.

As I leave Indianapolis, which was (again) a tremendous host, the job now is to parse that information and separate what is least and most likely to happen come draft time. Easier said than done.

With free agency yet to come, the first-round outlook will continue to change. Based on what I heard and saw at the combine, however, here is a look at how Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft could play out:

1. Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago): C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State*

Projected trade: Nos. 4 and 35 and a 2024 first-round pick to Chicago for No. 1

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The speculation during combine week wasn’t about whether or not the Colts will draft a quarterback, it was: Which QB they will take? And how much will it cost?

The members of the triumvirate in charge of that decision each brings a differing perspective. Shane Steichen is entering his first draft as a head coach, Chris Ballard knows this could be his final draft as general manager if the wrong pick is made, and owner Jim Irsay is the wild card (as usual). Stroud might be the quarterback that’s the most comfortable choice for each person there. He is ready to compete for the starting job from Day 1 and his natural accuracy gives him a high floor as an NFL passer. (The Athletic’s Zak Keefer had similar thoughts from the combine.)

Obviously, trading up to No. 1 is an expensive move. But if the Colts stay at No. 4, they might find themselves with only their second- or even third-best quarterback option available. That isn’t good enough for a franchise that has been compromising at the position since Andrew Luck retired.

2. Houston Texans: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

Not everyone around the league is convinced the Texans will go quarterback here. With multiple first-round picks in next year’s draft, Houston could continue to build up its roster and look to nab a QB in 2024.

With Young still available in this scenario, though, it would be tough to pass up. A combination of DeMeco Ryans at head coach and Young at quarterback would bump the optimism levels in Houston sky high.

3. Arizona Cardinals: Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama

We don’t have a draft history for either Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon or general manager Monti Ossenfort, as they’re in their first year in those roles. Based on their previous stops, however, it is a reasonable bet that they will prioritize the pass rush, especially with it being such a need on the Cardinals’ roster. Not only is Anderson’s talent worth this pick, but his intangibles are also exactly what the organization wants with the first pick of the Gannon-Ossenfort era.

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Anderson had a solid combine — whatever you thought of him going in, that is likely how you feel leaving Indianapolis. The average 10-yard split for the top-20 pass rushers in the NFL is 1.63 and Anderson posted a 1.61, a strong time at 253 pounds.

 

4. Carolina Panthers (from Chicago): Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida*

Projected trade: Nos. 9, 61 and a 2024 first-round pick to Chicago for No. 4

As expected, Richardson created a buzz with his on-field combine work. The interview portion was more of a mixed bag, but his natural talent will be too enticing. The word from other teams is that Panthers owner David Tepper is on a mission to invest in a young, exciting quarterback who gives the franchise a long-term direction. A Carolina quarterback room of Jacoby Brissett and Anthony Richardson is a plausible scenario for 2023.

5. Seattle Seahawks: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia

Given last week’s news that an arrest warrant had been issued for Carter back in Georgia, the potential No. 1 pick’s draft projection has become much more complicated. (Carter turned himself in, was released on bond and returned to the combine.)

Teams understandably love the player, but now they must exhaust every resource to ensure they can trust the person. Though Seattle has been burned in the past (see: Malik McDowell), every player is different and every situation is unique. Carter could end up looking like a steal here.

6. Detroit Lions: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon

Tall, long and can run — that’s a great place to start with a cornerback. At 6-foot-1 and 197 pounds with 32-inch arms, Gonzalez ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the combine and added outstanding jumps (41.5-inch vertical, 11-foot-1 broad). The numbers are great; the tape is even better. Gonzalez’s fluidity, ball skills and toughness would match up well with what the Lions are looking for in a first-round cornerback.

7. Las Vegas Raiders: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

If this scenario plays out, it would be the first time in the Super Bowl era that four quarterbacks are drafted in the top seven picks.

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The Raiders have been very open about their desire to draft a young quarterback, and Levis is a potential fit. The Kentucky passer has outstanding physical traits, smarts and toughness, which all would be appealing to head coach Josh McDaniels.

 

8. Atlanta Falcons: Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech

Unless general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith are absolutely blown away by a quarterback in this class, the Falcons are more than comfortable with the idea of Desmond Ridder as their starter in 2023.

The defensive line will be a priority for Atlanta this offseason, and Wilson has a disruptive package of length, power and quickness.

9. Chicago Bears (from Carolina): Lukas Van Ness, DL, Iowa*

For the Bears, this would be an outstanding scenario. By trading down twice, Chicago would own five picks in the top 64 this year (Nos. 9, 35, 53, 61 and 64) plus two additional first-rounders in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The storylines for this pairing would be fun. Van Ness grew up a Bears fan, living just outside of Chicago (Barrington, Ill.), and his girlfriend is the younger sister of Bears tight end Cole Kmet. More importantly, the Iowa defensive lineman is a promising player with the traits to be a disruptive force from multiple alignments.

General manager Ryan Poles believes in building for the long term, so adding an ascending talent like Van Ness and draft capital via multiple trade downs would fit the profile.

10. New England (from Philadelphia): Peter Skoronski, OT/G, Northwestern*

Projected trade: Nos. 14, 76 and a 2024 fifth-round pick to Philadelphia for No. 10

With multiple tackle-needy teams in front of the Patriots, they jump up a few spots here to get Skoronski.

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As an organization, New England has never been tied down by size limitations, so Skoronski’s shorter arms shouldn’t be a roadblock. He is the top offensive lineman in this class and could be Bill Belichick’s new Matt Light. Regardless, his position versatility would give the Patriots options as they try to field their five best blockers.

11. Tennessee Titans: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State

The Titans’ current offensive tackle depth chart is sparse. The good news is their need matches up well with the talent that should be available around this pick. Not only does Johnson fit the profile of what the Titans covet at the position, the Ohio State connection wouldn’t hurt. Adding Johnson would give Ohio State alum Mike Vrabel an all-Buckeye OT depth chart of Johnson, Nicholas Petit-Frere and Jamarco Jones.

12. Houston Texans (from Cleveland): Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia

Wide receiver is a popular pick for Texans here, understandably. Rather than reach on a pass-catcher, though, they could wait and still have plenty of options in Round 2.

Smith has the talent and character that would be an ideal fit for what Ryans and general manager Nick Caserio want to build on defense. Though he already figured to be in this range, Smith’s 1.52 10-yard split and 4.39 40-yard dash at the combine only helped his case.

13. New York Jets: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia

The Jets are expected to have Mekhi Becton and Duane Brown under contract for the 2023 season, but the idea of both playing a full season feels farfetched. And, unless the Jets pick up Becton’s fifth-year option, this might be the final year for each in Gotham green. If Jones doesn’t win a starting tackle job in camp, he has the skill set to play guard early in his career before moving back outside long term.

14. Philadelphia Eagles (from New England): Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas*

Talking to league folks in Indianapolis, it was almost unanimous: No one sees the Eagles drafting a running back at No. 10. However, several mentioned the possibility of a trade back and how it would make the RB idea more palatable for general manager Howie Roseman.

Last year, Philadelphia used the No. 13 pick on a nose tackle (Jordan Davis), a position many believe can be found outside of the first round. The Eagles saw the value because of Davis’ unique talent. This could be a similar situation.

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The value of a running back this early in the draft is a disputed topic, but a talent like Robinson alters the equation.

 

15. Green Bay Packers: Brian Branch, Nickel, Alabama

Though many will be hung up on his lackluster 4.58 40 time, Branch was outstanding during the combine positional drills and “stellar” in meetings, according to one NFL team source. He met with the Packers in Indianapolis, and his versatility would be a great fit in Green Bay’s scheme.

16. Washington Commanders: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois

Although he doesn’t have ideal size (5-11 1/2, 181 pounds), Witherspoon plays much bigger than he looks and has the tape of an immediate NFL starter. Between the need on Washington’s roster and Witherspoon’s talent and play personality, the Illinois product wouldn’t be a hard sell to head coach Ron Rivera.

17. Pittsburgh Stealers: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State

As the son of an All-Pro in Pittsburgh, Porter Jr. grew up in the Stealers locker room and got his first taste of playing cornerback by going one-on-one with Antonio Brown. Aside from the personal connections, Porter Jr. is a physical press corner who would immediately improve the Stealers’ defense.

18. Detroit Lions: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh

In his previous role, Lions general manager Brad Holmes was a driving force in the Rams drafting Aaron Donald. Fast-forward 10 years to the present and Pitt has produced another undersized defensive lineman that checks a lot of the same boxes. There is only one Donald, but Kancey has the quickness, play violence and work ethic that will appeal to Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson

Former first-round pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka remains a work in progress and Shaquil Barrett is coming off an Achilles injury, making pass rusher a realistic possibility with this pick.

Murphy didn’t get a chance to show off his impressive traits at the combine, but there aren’t many prospects at his position that offer his size, length and athleticism.

20. Seattle Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State

DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett on the outside with Smith-Njigba in the slot? No defense would want to cover that trio of receivers. Smith-Njigba had a near-perfect positional workout at the combine, and he posted elite numbers in the three-cone (6.57 seconds) and short shuttle (3.93).

 

21. Los Angeles Chargers: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

The Chargers had one of the most explosive passing offenses in the NFL last season, despite mediocre production at tight end. Mayer is ready for a steady diet of NFL targets, which would give Justin Herbert a chance for quick, easy completions. It’d also provide new play-caller Kellen Moore with a Chargers version of Dalton Schultz.

22. Baltimore Ravens: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College

“We’re going to keep swinging.” That was the short version of the answer by Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta when asked about drafting wide receivers.

Flowers is a smaller target (5-9, 182), which isn’t ideal, but he is a savvy and sudden competitor with the route pacing to create space for his quarterback.

23. Minnesota Vikings: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland

The 6-0, 197-pound Banks clocked a 4.35 in the 40-yard dash. He also posted elite results in his 10-yard split (1.49), vertical (42 inches) and broad jump (11-4). He is a physical, cover-and-clobber corner who is ready to step in and see starter-level snaps — exactly what Minnesota needs.

 

24. Jacksonville Jaguars: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia

At 264 pounds with 34.5-inch arms and 11-inch hands, Washington takes pride in being a sixth offensive lineman as a blocker. His 40-yard dash (4.64) and short shuttle (4.08) also confirmed his freaky athleticism at that size. Despite slapping the franchise tag on Evan Engram, the Jaguars will be in the tight end market this offseason.

25. New York Giants: Jordan Addison, WR, USC

On tape, Addison has some routes that give you flashbacks of Stefon Diggs. Giants head coach Brian Daboll had a front-row seat for Diggs’s game in Buffalo, so the hope would be to replicate that in New York.

At 173 pounds, Addison was smaller than expected at the combine, but he would add a different dimension to the Giants’ passing attack.

 

26. Dallas Cowboys: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah

The last time the Cowboys drafted a tight end in the first round (David LaFleur in 1997), Barry Switzer was still head coach. But the current Cowboys are looking for playmakers on offense and Kincaid offers a unique profile. He could give Dak Prescott quick wins, like the aforementioned Schultz, while also providing more explosive potential with his seam and run-after-catch skills.

27. Buffalo Bills: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas

There is a good chance the Bills get a deal done with Tremaine Edmunds. If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement, though, this pick could be a potential contingency plan. In a lot of ways, Sanders is very similar to Edmunds as a prospect: big, athletic and versatile with the skill set to play SAM, MIKE or rush the passer.

28. Cincinnati Bengals: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma

Harrison would be a pick for the present and the future. Because of his experience at both left and right tackle, he could serve as a swing tackle as a rookie while he continues to develop — especially his play strength. Then, with Jonah Williams in the final year of his deal, Harrison also would give the organization a long-term plan at left tackle.

29. New Orleans Saints: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson

The Saints need to address the defensive line this offseason, and the draft might be their best chance to do that. At 6-5 and 298 pounds, Bresee has the size and athletic profile that will interest New Orleans. His tape is inconsistent, but injuries and personal circumstances are the main reasons for that.

30. Philadelphia Eagles: Darnell Wright, OT/G, Tennessee

The Eagles are going to draft a trench player with one of their first-rounders, right? Most would assume that move up front would come on defense, but don’t rule out an offensive lineman, if the fit is right.

Wright would be able to step right in and compete for starting reps at guard, while also being the long-term answer at right tackle. He checks a lot of boxes for what Philadelphia covets at the position.

 

31. Kansas City Chiefs: Dawand Jones, RT, Ohio State

The Chiefs will be tasked with reworking their depth chart at offensive tackle this offseason, so they potentially could address the position with this pick. At 6-8 and 374 pounds with 36 3/8-inch arms, Jones (who is still only 21 years old) is a mammoth blocker and made tremendous strides over the last calendar year with his big-man balance.

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Dane Brugler’s NFL mock draft, 3.0: Colts trade up to No. 1 for C.J. Stroud

Dane Brugler
Mar 7, 2023

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The information during NFL Scouting Combine week hits you like a ruthless fire hose.

As I leave Indianapolis, which was (again) a tremendous host, the job now is to parse that information and separate what is least and most likely to happen come draft time. Easier said than done.

With free agency yet to come, the first-round outlook will continue to change. Based on what I heard and saw at the combine, however, here is a look at how Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft could play out:

1. Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago): C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State*

Projected trade: Nos. 4 and 35 and a 2024 first-round pick to Chicago for No. 1

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The speculation during combine week wasn’t about whether or not the Colts will draft a quarterback, it was: Which QB they will take? And how much will it cost?

The members of the triumvirate in charge of that decision each brings a differing perspective. Shane Steichen is entering his first draft as a head coach, Chris Ballard knows this could be his final draft as general manager if the wrong pick is made, and owner Jim Irsay is the wild card (as usual). Stroud might be the quarterback that’s the most comfortable choice for each person there. He is ready to compete for the starting job from Day 1 and his natural accuracy gives him a high floor as an NFL passer. (The Athletic’s Zak Keefer had similar thoughts from the combine.)

Obviously, trading up to No. 1 is an expensive move. But if the Colts stay at No. 4, they might find themselves with only their second- or even third-best quarterback option available. That isn’t good enough for a franchise that has been compromising at the position since Andrew Luck retired.

2. Houston Texans: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

Not everyone around the league is convinced the Texans will go quarterback here. With multiple first-round picks in next year’s draft, Houston could continue to build up its roster and look to nab a QB in 2024.

With Young still available in this scenario, though, it would be tough to pass up. A combination of DeMeco Ryans at head coach and Young at quarterback would bump the optimism levels in Houston sky high.

3. Arizona Cardinals: Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama

We don’t have a draft history for either Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon or general manager Monti Ossenfort, as they’re in their first year in those roles. Based on their previous stops, however, it is a reasonable bet that they will prioritize the pass rush, especially with it being such a need on the Cardinals’ roster. Not only is Anderson’s talent worth this pick, but his intangibles are also exactly what the organization wants with the first pick of the Gannon-Ossenfort era.

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Anderson had a solid combine — whatever you thought of him going in, that is likely how you feel leaving Indianapolis. The average 10-yard split for the top-20 pass rushers in the NFL is 1.63 and Anderson posted a 1.61, a strong time at 253 pounds.

 

4. Carolina Panthers (from Chicago): Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida*

Projected trade: Nos. 9, 61 and a 2024 first-round pick to Chicago for No. 4

As expected, Richardson created a buzz with his on-field combine work. The interview portion was more of a mixed bag, but his natural talent will be too enticing. The word from other teams is that Panthers owner David Tepper is on a mission to invest in a young, exciting quarterback who gives the franchise a long-term direction. A Carolina quarterback room of Jacoby Brissett and Anthony Richardson is a plausible scenario for 2023.

5. Seattle Seahawks: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia

Given last week’s news that an arrest warrant had been issued for Carter back in Georgia, the potential No. 1 pick’s draft projection has become much more complicated. (Carter turned himself in, was released on bond and returned to the combine.)

Teams understandably love the player, but now they must exhaust every resource to ensure they can trust the person. Though Seattle has been burned in the past (see: Malik McDowell), every player is different and every situation is unique. Carter could end up looking like a steal here.

6. Detroit Lions: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon

Tall, long and can run — that’s a great place to start with a cornerback. At 6-foot-1 and 197 pounds with 32-inch arms, Gonzalez ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the combine and added outstanding jumps (41.5-inch vertical, 11-foot-1 broad). The numbers are great; the tape is even better. Gonzalez’s fluidity, ball skills and toughness would match up well with what the Lions are looking for in a first-round cornerback.

7. Las Vegas Raiders: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

If this scenario plays out, it would be the first time in the Super Bowl era that four quarterbacks are drafted in the top seven picks.

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The Raiders have been very open about their desire to draft a young quarterback, and Levis is a potential fit. The Kentucky passer has outstanding physical traits, smarts and toughness, which all would be appealing to head coach Josh McDaniels.

 

8. Atlanta Falcons: Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech

Unless general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith are absolutely blown away by a quarterback in this class, the Falcons are more than comfortable with the idea of Desmond Ridder as their starter in 2023.

The defensive line will be a priority for Atlanta this offseason, and Wilson has a disruptive package of length, power and quickness.

9. Chicago Bears (from Carolina): Lukas Van Ness, DL, Iowa*

For the Bears, this would be an outstanding scenario. By trading down twice, Chicago would own five picks in the top 64 this year (Nos. 9, 35, 53, 61 and 64) plus two additional first-rounders in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The storylines for this pairing would be fun. Van Ness grew up a Bears fan, living just outside of Chicago (Barrington, Ill.), and his girlfriend is the younger sister of Bears tight end Cole Kmet. More importantly, the Iowa defensive lineman is a promising player with the traits to be a disruptive force from multiple alignments.

General manager Ryan Poles believes in building for the long term, so adding an ascending talent like Van Ness and draft capital via multiple trade downs would fit the profile.

10. New England (from Philadelphia): Peter Skoronski, OT/G, Northwestern*

Projected trade: Nos. 14, 76 and a 2024 fifth-round pick to Philadelphia for No. 10

With multiple tackle-needy teams in front of the Patriots, they jump up a few spots here to get Skoronski.

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As an organization, New England has never been tied down by size limitations, so Skoronski’s shorter arms shouldn’t be a roadblock. He is the top offensive lineman in this class and could be Bill Belichick’s new Matt Light. Regardless, his position versatility would give the Patriots options as they try to field their five best blockers.

11. Tennessee Titans: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State

The Titans’ current offensive tackle depth chart is sparse. The good news is their need matches up well with the talent that should be available around this pick. Not only does Johnson fit the profile of what the Titans covet at the position, the Ohio State connection wouldn’t hurt. Adding Johnson would give Ohio State alum Mike Vrabel an all-Buckeye OT depth chart of Johnson, Nicholas Petit-Frere and Jamarco Jones.

12. Houston Texans (from Cleveland): Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia

Wide receiver is a popular pick for Texans here, understandably. Rather than reach on a pass-catcher, though, they could wait and still have plenty of options in Round 2.

Smith has the talent and character that would be an ideal fit for what Ryans and general manager Nick Caserio want to build on defense. Though he already figured to be in this range, Smith’s 1.52 10-yard split and 4.39 40-yard dash at the combine only helped his case.

13. New York Jets: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia

The Jets are expected to have Mekhi Becton and Duane Brown under contract for the 2023 season, but the idea of both playing a full season feels farfetched. And, unless the Jets pick up Becton’s fifth-year option, this might be the final year for each in Gotham green. If Jones doesn’t win a starting tackle job in camp, he has the skill set to play guard early in his career before moving back outside long term.

14. Philadelphia Eagles (from New England): Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas*

Talking to league folks in Indianapolis, it was almost unanimous: No one sees the Eagles drafting a running back at No. 10. However, several mentioned the possibility of a trade back and how it would make the RB idea more palatable for general manager Howie Roseman.

Last year, Philadelphia used the No. 13 pick on a nose tackle (Jordan Davis), a position many believe can be found outside of the first round. The Eagles saw the value because of Davis’ unique talent. This could be a similar situation.

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The value of a running back this early in the draft is a disputed topic, but a talent like Robinson alters the equation.

 

15. Green Bay Packers: Brian Branch, Nickel, Alabama

Though many will be hung up on his lackluster 4.58 40 time, Branch was outstanding during the combine positional drills and “stellar” in meetings, according to one NFL team source. He met with the Packers in Indianapolis, and his versatility would be a great fit in Green Bay’s scheme.

16. Washington Commanders: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois

Although he doesn’t have ideal size (5-11 1/2, 181 pounds), Witherspoon plays much bigger than he looks and has the tape of an immediate NFL starter. Between the need on Washington’s roster and Witherspoon’s talent and play personality, the Illinois product wouldn’t be a hard sell to head coach Ron Rivera.

17. Pittsburgh Stealers: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State

As the son of an All-Pro in Pittsburgh, Porter Jr. grew up in the Stealers locker room and got his first taste of playing cornerback by going one-on-one with Antonio Brown. Aside from the personal connections, Porter Jr. is a physical press corner who would immediately improve the Stealers’ defense.

18. Detroit Lions: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh

In his previous role, Lions general manager Brad Holmes was a driving force in the Rams drafting Aaron Donald. Fast-forward 10 years to the present and Pitt has produced another undersized defensive lineman that checks a lot of the same boxes. There is only one Donald, but Kancey has the quickness, play violence and work ethic that will appeal to Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson

Former first-round pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka remains a work in progress and Shaquil Barrett is coming off an Achilles injury, making pass rusher a realistic possibility with this pick.

Murphy didn’t get a chance to show off his impressive traits at the combine, but there aren’t many prospects at his position that offer his size, length and athleticism.

20. Seattle Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State

DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett on the outside with Smith-Njigba in the slot? No defense would want to cover that trio of receivers. Smith-Njigba had a near-perfect positional workout at the combine, and he posted elite numbers in the three-cone (6.57 seconds) and short shuttle (3.93).

 

21. Los Angeles Chargers: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

The Chargers had one of the most explosive passing offenses in the NFL last season, despite mediocre production at tight end. Mayer is ready for a steady diet of NFL targets, which would give Justin Herbert a chance for quick, easy completions. It’d also provide new play-caller Kellen Moore with a Chargers version of Dalton Schultz.

22. Baltimore Ravens: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College

“We’re going to keep swinging.” That was the short version of the answer by Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta when asked about drafting wide receivers.

Flowers is a smaller target (5-9, 182), which isn’t ideal, but he is a savvy and sudden competitor with the route pacing to create space for his quarterback.

23. Minnesota Vikings: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland

The 6-0, 197-pound Banks clocked a 4.35 in the 40-yard dash. He also posted elite results in his 10-yard split (1.49), vertical (42 inches) and broad jump (11-4). He is a physical, cover-and-clobber corner who is ready to step in and see starter-level snaps — exactly what Minnesota needs.

 

24. Jacksonville Jaguars: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia

At 264 pounds with 34.5-inch arms and 11-inch hands, Washington takes pride in being a sixth offensive lineman as a blocker. His 40-yard dash (4.64) and short shuttle (4.08) also confirmed his freaky athleticism at that size. Despite slapping the franchise tag on Evan Engram, the Jaguars will be in the tight end market this offseason.

25. New York Giants: Jordan Addison, WR, USC

On tape, Addison has some routes that give you flashbacks of Stefon Diggs. Giants head coach Brian Daboll had a front-row seat for Diggs’s game in Buffalo, so the hope would be to replicate that in New York.

At 173 pounds, Addison was smaller than expected at the combine, but he would add a different dimension to the Giants’ passing attack.

 

26. Dallas Cowboys: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah

The last time the Cowboys drafted a tight end in the first round (David LaFleur in 1997), Barry Switzer was still head coach. But the current Cowboys are looking for playmakers on offense and Kincaid offers a unique profile. He could give Dak Prescott quick wins, like the aforementioned Schultz, while also providing more explosive potential with his seam and run-after-catch skills.

27. Buffalo Bills: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas

There is a good chance the Bills get a deal done with Tremaine Edmunds. If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement, though, this pick could be a potential contingency plan. In a lot of ways, Sanders is very similar to Edmunds as a prospect: big, athletic and versatile with the skill set to play SAM, MIKE or rush the passer.

28. Cincinnati Bengals: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma

Harrison would be a pick for the present and the future. Because of his experience at both left and right tackle, he could serve as a swing tackle as a rookie while he continues to develop — especially his play strength. Then, with Jonah Williams in the final year of his deal, Harrison also would give the organization a long-term plan at left tackle.

29. New Orleans Saints: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson

The Saints need to address the defensive line this offseason, and the draft might be their best chance to do that. At 6-5 and 298 pounds, Bresee has the size and athletic profile that will interest New Orleans. His tape is inconsistent, but injuries and personal circumstances are the main reasons for that.

30. Philadelphia Eagles: Darnell Wright, OT/G, Tennessee

The Eagles are going to draft a trench player with one of their first-rounders, right? Most would assume that move up front would come on defense, but don’t rule out an offensive lineman, if the fit is right.

Wright would be able to step right in and compete for starting reps at guard, while also being the long-term answer at right tackle. He checks a lot of boxes for what Philadelphia covets at the position.

 

31. Kansas City Chiefs: Dawand Jones, RT, Ohio State

The Chiefs will be tasked with reworking their depth chart at offensive tackle this offseason, so they potentially could address the position with this pick. At 6-8 and 374 pounds with 36 3/8-inch arms, Jones (who is still only 21 years old) is a mammoth blocker and made tremendous strides over the last calendar year with his big-man balance.

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49ers to have 7 compensatory picks in 2023 NFL Draft; 16 total teams with selections

Jan 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; A general view of San Francisco 49ers helmet on the bench before game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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The NFL announced 37 compensatory draft selections among 16 teams for the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, with the San Francisco 49ers landing seven of them. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Per the league, “a team losing more or better compensatory free agents (“CFA”) than it acquires in the previous year is eligible to receive compensatory draft picks.” CFAs are determined by a formula based on salary, playing time and postseason honors.
  • The compensatory picks are positioned within the third through seventh rounds based on the value of the compensatory free agents lost.
  • Per the collective bargaining agreement, if in any year the number of compensatory selections awarded is less than the number of clubs in the NFL, additional “supplemental selections” will be given out based on draft order.  This year, thirty compensatory selections were given to 13 clubs, and Chicago and Houston are getting supplemental selections.
  • Five “special” compensatory picks were given to the Browns, 49ers and Chiefs as a result of having a minority employee hired away by another club as a head coach or general manager. Special compensatory selections were awarded in draft selection order after all other compensatory selections in round three (denoted with an asterisk below).

Full list of comp picks

Round 3 (round choice-overall selection)

  • 33-96 — Arizona
  • 34-97 — Washington
  • 35-98* — Cleveland
  • 36-99* — San Francisco
  • 37-100* — Kansas City
  • 38-101* — San Francisco
  • 39-102* — San Francisco

Round 4 

  • 33-135 — New England

Round 5

  • 33-167 — Rams
  • 34-168 — Arizona
  • 35-169 — Dallas
  • 36-170 — Green Bay
  • 37-171 — Rams
  • 38-172 — Giants
  • 39-173 — San Francisco
  • 40-174 — Las Vegas
  • 41-175 — Tampa Bay
  • 42-176 — Dallas
  • 43-177 — Rams

Round 6 

  • 33-210 — New England
  • 34-211 — Minnesota
  • 35-212 — Dallas
  • 36-213 — Arizona
  • 37-214 — Las Vegas
  • 38-215 — Washington
  • 39-216 — San Francisco
  • 40-217 — Kansas City

Round 7 

  • 33-250 — Kansas City
  • 34-251 — Rams
  • 35-252 — Tampa Bay
  • 36-253 — San Francisco
  • 37-254 — Giants
  • 38-255 — San Francisco
  • 39-256 — Green Bay
  • 40-257 — New Orleans
  • 41-258 — Chicago
  • 42-259 — Houston
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10 hours ago, Cricket said:

…so they overrode the previous rule that no team could have more than four comp picks? :shrug: 

The 37 compensatory picks include five special selections that were awarded at the end of the third round to teams that have had a minority employee hired as a head coach or primary football executive by another club. Three of those picks were awarded to San Francisco. The special compensatory picks were instituted as an amendment to the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement in an effort to promote equal employment opportunities within NFL teams.

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46 minutes ago, I_C_Deadpeople said:

The 37 compensatory picks include five special selections that were awarded at the end of the third round to teams that have had a minority employee hired as a head coach or primary football executive by another club. Three of those picks were awarded to San Francisco. The special compensatory picks were instituted as an amendment to the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement in an effort to promote equal employment opportunities within NFL teams.


3rd round picks seems a bit high.  
 

If they really wanted to increase the number of minority coaches, they should give comp picks to the teams that HIRED those coaches, not to the teams that LOST those coaches. 😎

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3 hours ago, I_C_Deadpeople said:

The 37 compensatory picks include five special selections that were awarded at the end of the third round to teams that have had a minority employee hired as a head coach or primary football executive by another club. Three of those picks were awarded to San Francisco. The special compensatory picks were instituted as an amendment to the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement in an effort to promote equal employment opportunities within NFL teams.

I don't agree with Cleveland getting a pick for losing Joe Woods because they didn't lose him. They fired him. 

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