2023 NFL Mock Draft

Last update: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Changes in all 3 rounds.
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The order of this 2023 NFL Mock Draft is often determined by the NFL Power Rankings, but for this update, it’s determined by the projected record in the NFL Season Previews for 2022.

NFL Draft Recent Links:
2025 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 11/20): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 7/24): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/23)
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    NFL Mock Draft 2023 updated Jan. 25



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  1. Chicago Bears Chicago Bears: Will Anderson, DE/OLB, Alabama Alabama
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    Thanks to the incompetence of the Houston Texans, the Bears were able to obtain the top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Unless Chicago drafts a quarterback, it will trade out of this pick, holding it for a king’s ransom to the highest bidder. Given that so many teams are desperate for a franchise quarterback, the Bears will get a great haul for this selection. They will move down and select one of the top offensive linemen or defensive players available.

    The Bears have a miserable offensive line, so Justin Fields doesn’t stand a chance when battling teams with elite pass rushes. The front office must do something about this. However, at No. 2 overall, they should pick the best player available, and it’s not like they don’t need an improved pass rush. In fact, the Bears have the worst pressure rate in the NFL aside from the Falcons.

    Will Anderson has ridiculous speed and athleticism. He’s been a force in Alabama’s defense.

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  2. Houston Texans NFL Draft 2023 Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Ohio State
    The Texans won’t be able to get the quarterback they want because of their foolish decision to win in Week 18. They could trade up to No. 1, but that would make them look extra stupid.

    Houston passed on all the quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft. No one blamed them for doing that, but they won’t be able to repeat that strategy this upcoming April.

    C.J. Stroud completed 71 percent of his passes this past season. He’s a lethal passer, and as we saw in the college football semi-final, he can run if he needs to with his 4.65 speed.

  3. Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas Texas
    James Conner is as pedestrian as they come as far as starting running backs are concerned. Kyler Murray could really benefit from a big upgrade in the backfield.

    Bijan Robinson is going to be another running back chosen early in the draft, much like Saquon Barkley, who went No. 2 overall. All of his attributes are at sky-high levels.



  4. Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Alabama
    The Colts need to find a permanent solution at quarterback, rather than play musical chairs at the position. In this scenario, the Colts can trade up with the Bears to leapfrog the divisional rival Texans to obtain the quarterback they want in this class.

    Bryce Young has size issues – he’s 5-11 – but he has drawn comparisons to Kyler Murray.

  5. Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia Georgia
    The Seahawks need to do a better job of getting to the quarterback and also stopping the run, especially after that disaster against Josh Jacobs and the Raiders, and subsequently, D’Onta Foreman and the Panthers.

    Jalen Carter has shown flashes of huge upside.



  6. Detroit Lions Detroit Lions: Tyree Wilson, DE/DT, Texas Tech Texas Tech
    The Lions must improve their defense, and that would entail obtaining some talent for the defensive line to complement Aidan Hutchinson on the edge. There’s also a chance that the Lions could go after Bijan Robinson is available. Charlie Campbell details why the Lions would draft Bijan Robinson.

    Tyree Wilson had a breakout ’21 season in which he recorded seven sacks. He could fill out and become a five-technique in the NFL.

  7. Las Vegas Raiders Las Vegas Raiders: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida Florida
    I’m stealing this pick from Charlie Campbell’s trade mock draft. This was the prototypical Al Davis pick, and Mark Davis may want to make a big splash. Besides, what else are the Raiders going to do at quarterback? And if Mark Davis ages very quickly, we could get a quote from him saying, “Anthony … Richardson … is a … great playa.”

    Anthony Richardson is raw, but has a huge arm and great athleticism. He had a great 2022 debut, but struggled versus Kentucky the following week. He’s been inconsistent ever since.



  8. Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons: Myles Murphy, DE/DT, Clemson Clemson
    The Falcons have been ranked dead last in pressure rate in each of the past two seasons. With plenty of defensive line talent in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Falcons should walk away with a blue-chip player to help in his department.

    Myles Murphy has immense potential as a 3-4 defensive end in the NFL, but can also be a 4-3 edge.

  9. Carolina Panthers Carolina Panthers: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky Kentucky
    The Panthers need a franchise quarterback. I’m sure they’ll attempt to move up for Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud, but if they can’t, they could settle for the third or fourth option in this class.

    Will Levis has a big arm and could be chosen in the top 10.



  10. Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles: Isaiah Foskey, DE, Notre Dame Notre Dame
    Brandon Graham won’t be around much longer, so the Eagles will need an edge rusher for the future.

    Isaiah Foskey had a huge 11-sack campaign. He possesses great potential.

  11. Tennessee Titans Tennessee Titans: Peter Skoronski, OT/G, Northwestern Northwestern
    Taylor Lewan is a 32-year-old coming off a knee injury. He’s also due $14.8 million next season in what happens to be his contract year. I imagine the Titans will want to find help with their poor blocking.

    Peter Skoronski is an athletic tackle who has kept his quarterback clean. He can play center as well.

  12. Houston Texans Houston Texans: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU TCU
    The Texans need a second receiver across from Brandin Cooks in the near term, and a different No. 1 wideout for the long haul.

    Scouts are smitten with Quentin Johnston, who has drawn comparisons to Julio Jones.

  13. New York Jets New York Jets: Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama Alabama
    Mekhi Becton has been a huge disappointment, so the Jets may use this pick to find a new offensive tackle.

    Tyler Steen did a great job on Bryce Young’s blind side after transferring from Vanderbilt.

  14. New England Patriots New England Patriots: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State Ohio State
    The Patriots need offensive line help, but they also could stand to address their pedestrian receiving corps.

    Jaxon Smith-Njigba has incredible speed and athleticism. He had a huge 2021 campaign, which included a terrific Rose Bowl performance.

  15. Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers: Paris Johnson, OT/G, Ohio State Ohio State
    The Packers need a receiver, but with the two top prospects at the position off the board, they can focus on bolstering their offensive line, which needs a better bookend for David Bakhtiari.

    Paris Johnson has good athleticism for an offensive lineman, and he can play both tackle and guard.



  16. Washington Commanders Washington Redskins: Brian Branch, CB, Alabama Alabama
    The Redskins can’t cover anyone, thanks to William Jackson being a complete bust as a free agent signing. They desperately need someone new to stay with A.J. Brown and CeeDee Lamb.

    Brian Branch has nice size and cover ability.


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