Plus, he ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the combine, so once he breaks a tackle, he's tough to chase down. Edge rusher BJ Ojulari (41) was a pressure factory on passing downs last season, while cornerback Garrett Williams (72) is recovering from a torn ACL but might be a steal once he returns. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? 1. 98. I like running back Eric Gray (172) as a potential steal on Day 3; he isn't a burner, but he can be a one-cut back behind Saquon Barkley. 148. Most of Smith-Njigba's work came from the slot in 2021 -- all but eight of his catches came while aligned there. Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson BJ Ojulari, LSU On Day 2, L.A. went for a couple of defensive tweeners in Tuli Tuipulotu (54) and Daiyan Henley (85). Jacob Gall, Baylor Elsewhere, I liked the addition of Matthew Bergeron (38), who it seems will move to guard for the Falcons. Cameron Latu, Alabama MJ Anderson, Iowa State Jordan Addison will fit well as the No. Mel Kiper. Zaire Barnes, Western Michigan Brian Branch, Alabama Carter was sentenced to 12 months of probation and assessed a $1,000 fine and 80 hours of community service. Paxton Brooks, Tennessee B.T. He allowed just nine pressures and one sack last season, even though his team struggled. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA Self-care tips for irritable . He has a knack for the incredible play -- he had 14 picks over the past three seasons. Christian Sims, Bowling Green, 1. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? 57. Riley Moss, Iowa Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas IE 11 is not supported. LaTrell Bumphus, Tennessee DJ Johnson, Oregon Emari Demercado, TCU McDonald is a speed rusher who is super explosive; he had the best broad jump of any of the edge rushers at the combine (11 feet). 6. Jakari Robinson, Bowling Green Dallas Daniels, Jackson State The Titans moved up eight spots in a trade with the Cardinals, giving up Nos. Even Gibbs was shocked at being taken so early. Emanuel Wilson, Ft. Valley State Levis' stats won't blow anyone away, but he didn't have a great supporting cast of playmakers around him. 19. Andy Vujnovich, Wisconsin Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia Darrious Gaines, Western Colorado 6. Well, if I were doing a regrade, it'd have to be an A+, right? That's a decent haul. That's a coup for dropping down just three spots and still getting an offensive tackle who could start as a rookie. 13. 12. He's explosive at the snap and finishes well around the ball, even though he had just six career sacks. The Walt Disney Co., which co-owns ESPN, announced in late July that it would require all salaried and nonunion hourly employees to be vaccinated within 60 days. Grading 2023 NFL mock drafts: How did Mel Kiper, Daniel Jeremiah, Todd He led the FBS in broken tackles forced per game (4.1) and averaged 112.7 rushing yards per game. Kirk Herbstreit, who has commented on college football for ESPN since 1996, will not participate in draft coverage as he treats a blood clot. 14. Carter has some off-field questions -- his draft status was clouded after he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with a fatal crash in January -- but there's no denying his talent level. Health. Running back DeWayne McBride (222) is my favorite selection for Minnesota; he is a top-100 prospect on my board. 45. Carrington Valentine, CB, Kentucky 20. 16. Dallas did well. Will they go after veteran free agents in May instead? Johnson can be a building block as Kyler Murray's blindside protector. Top needs entering the draft: G, TE, RB, ILB, OLB. 9. 6. 150. 84. 2. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? Isaiah Moore, NC State 44. Tashawn Manning, Kentucky Carlton Martial, Troy At 6-foot-2, he ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the combine. Effective next week, I will be separated from the company.. 8. Sam LaPorta, Iowa ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. changes his mind in more ways than one regarding the Buffalo Bills in his final mock ahead of the 2023 NFL draft. 137. Trenton Simpson (86) could be a steal; I had him ranked No. Joshua Pryor, Bowie State Fantasy women's basketball: Why to focus on guards early in your draft, Miami Heat celebrate Florida Panthers while trolling Boston Bruins and Milwaukee Bucks, LIVE Transfer Talk: Manchester United see Lautaro Martinez as a striker option, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges, Kiper's favorite 2023 draft prospects at every position: 14 picks, from QB to kicker, What McShay is hearing about the NFL draft: Buzz on the top 13 picks, interesting team storylines, Rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, McShay, Miller, Reid, discussed Addison early in the 2022 season. Robert Soderholm III, VMI In fact, they ended up not taking a pass-catcher until Round 6. 89. After a season at guard, Johnson kicked outside to left tackle for the Buckeyes in 2022. He has appeared on ESPN's annual NFL draft coverage since 1984, providing in-depth information on the nation's potential draft picks. Simply put, my Covid vaccination decision is very specific to my own personal medical history.. 28. Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State Chuck Filiaga, Minnesota The Seahawks struck gold with cornerback Tariq Woolen and found solid rookie starters in offensive tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas and running back Kenneth Walker. 15. Normally, I'd say that's amazing for the Texans, but they gave up a ton to make it happen, as I wrote Thursday night. Joey Fisher, OL, Shepherd Demario Douglas, Liberty They also gave up Nos. Musgrave and Kraft both have pass-catching potential, and Green Bay needs it. 110. All he does is make plays, though. Running back Israel Abanikanda (143) likely is insurance for Breece Hall returning healthy, but Abanikanda was productive in college, tallying 21 scores last season. Dalton Kincaid, Utah He ranked first in the country in yards per dropback (8.9), second in QBR (88.9) and third in yards per attempt (9.5). Jay Ward, LSU 86. Top needs entering the draft: DT, WR, TE, DE, G. This was an interesting draft for the Saints, who originally traded away their first-rounder last April then added one as a result of former coach Sean Payton getting hired by the Broncos. 87. DeMarvion Overshown, ILB, Texas Kiper's professional career started with Ernie Accorsi, general manager of the Baltimore Colts, suggested that Kiper be draft . 2. Alex Austin, Oregon State Mark Evans II, Arkansas-Pine Bluff He started 42 games in college, playing both tackle spots and right guard for the Vols. 30. Nikko Remigio, Fresno State He also showed up at his pro day 9 pounds heavier than he was at the NFL combine, and he couldn't finish the position drills. 91. On the field, he is a fantastic prospect. 23. 11. Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss While I didn't love the two running back picks, I'm having a hard time downgrading the rest of this class much. I have write-ups for the top 25 guys then lists for the rest. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND Plus, maybe I owe general manager John Schneider an A after not giving him one last year. That's the biggest question I try to answer. I appreciate my colleagues, particularly the production staff and my fellow commentators, for their support and flexibility. Quavian White, Georgia State 69. Miami entered this draft with just four picks, the fewest in the league, and it had already filled its biggest roster hole via the March trade for cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Darrius Bratton, Virginia 12. Eli Ricks, Alabama Peyton Henry, Washington Darius Hagans, Virginia State I don't see a vastly improved defensive depth chart. Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan 17. Quarterback Jake Haener (127) landed in a fun spot; his closest comp in size and mechanics is Drew Brees. And he should stay on the left side and be a future All-Pro. Mel Kiper Jr., the longtime ESPN draft analyst, said earlier this month that he will not travel to Las Vegas because he is unvaccinated against the coronavirus. 6. After Tremaine Edmunds left in free agency, Buffalo has a need at inside 'backer, though I'm not sure Williams is the perfect fit. Colby Wooden, Auburn Isaiah McGuire, Missouri Jonathan Cruz, Mississippi State Riley Moss, S, Iowa I don't mind spending a seventh-rounder on TCU quarterback Max Duggan (239), though I have questions about his ceiling. A.T. Perry, Wake Forest 24. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Tuli Tuipulotu, DL, USC 17. Top needs entering the draft: QB, CB, S, G/C, WR. 2. Here we go, with the position-by-position rankings at the bottom (updated April 25, 10 p.m. We have to give Indianapolis credit for not panicking and trading up for a quarterback. Jake Haener, QB, Fresno State 4. If you look at the other NFC East teams, Dallas needed to beef up to stop the run. 6. You're going to hear about the speed of Michigan cornerback DJ Turner (60) -- he ran a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the combine -- but he had good tape last season too. This draft includes so much intrigue . He's explosive off the line of scrimmage. 103. 7. 30. Potter, Clemson He had an up-and-down season, throwing 17 touchdown passes and nine interceptions while running for nine scores. They hit a home run in Round 1 with cornerback Devon Witherspoon (5) and wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba (20), both of whom fill immediate needs. Ronnie Hickman Jr., Ohio State Chris Bacon, Bowling Green 12. 21. Byron Young, Alabama 36. Amari Burney, Florida 34. 2. Jerome Carvin, Tennessee 7. Impressed yet? With the pick they got from the Rams at No. He is quite simply a fantastic thrower of the football. 56. He had seven sacks and 15 total tackles for loss, showing explosion at the snap as a pass-rusher, taking on blockers and holding his ground in the run game. Nesta Jade Silvera, Arizona State That has gotten the Penn State transfer into trouble at times, but it's clear watching him that he believes he can fit the ball into any window. Collin Duncan, Mississippi State Theo Benedet, British Columbia (Canada) 23. Tyler Lacy, Oklahoma State 13, 42 and 207 and a conditional second-rounder in 2024, while giving up a disgruntled quarterback and pick Nos. 9. Photos: Meet The Wife Of ESPN Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. General manager Jason Licht landed three really good players with his top selections. 42 Jaray Jenkins, LSU Kelee Ringo, Georgia 11. His arm length is shorter than average for tackles (32 1/4 inches), and that could scare away some teams. Which teams actually got value with their picks? Steve Avila (36) is a plug-and-play starter at guard, while edge rusher Byron Young (77) is stellar value on my board. I preferred John Michael Schmitz over Joe Tippmann (43) in the center class, but I know several teams that had Tippmann at No. Kei'Trel Clark, Louisville 8. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 17. Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina 96. Shaquan Davis, South Carolina State Wright is the best right tackle in this class, a 333-pound lineman who started 42 games in college. 4. 122. I liked what Arizona did on Day 1. 94. The questions about Young are purely related to his size; he measured 5-foot-10 and weighed in at 204 pounds at the combine. 47. I googled this and found nothing. 141. Blake Freeland, OT, BYU Cameron Young, Mississippi State Kayshon Boutte, LSU 29. 2. That's where the Cardinals could have found value. Isaiah Foskey, DE, Notre Dame Eddie Ogamba, South Dakota, 1. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. And defensive end YaYa Diaby (82), who made my pre-draft favorites list, has the tools to become a steal. Andre Carter II, OLB, Army 95. Shaka Heyward, Duke 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now'. ET): HT: 6-foot-3 | WT: 314 pounds | Previously: 1. Tanner Ingle, NC State Jaylin Williams, Indiana Thomas Incoom, Central Michigan The Chiefs added a fun wideout on Day 2, taking Rashee Rice (55), a 6-foot-1 deep threat. Lindsey Scott Jr., Incarnate Word The reality is Carter's stock hasn't dropped in the eyes of NFL teams, and so I'm not dropping him in my rankings. I like what general manager Ryan Poles is building in Chicago, and the 2024 draft capital he acquired combined with another step forward from quarterback Justin Fields means this team will challenge in the NFC quickly -- just not this season. Deneric Prince, Tulsa Parker Washington, WR, Penn State, 101. Check out the best highlights that contributed to Boston College WR Zay Flowers' stellar college career. They got help for now and later, setting themselves up to fill crucial needs in this draft.