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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

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Last update: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Round 3 added.
Next update: Every week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

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 12/11): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 11/29): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/23)
(More links to previous NFL mock drafts at the bottom of this page)


    *** This mock draft will be updated occasionally. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***




  1. Houston Texans: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia Georgia
    The Texans need a better cornerback across from last year’s first-round pick, Derek Stingley.

    A huge cornerback with lots of upside, Kelee Ringo performed well in place of Tyson Campbell.

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  2. Chicago Bears: Brandon Joseph, CB, Notre Dame Notre Dame
    Pick a position outside of quarterback and running back, and the Bears have a need at that spot. Their cornerbacks are horrible outside of Jaylon Johnson.

    Brandon Joseph is a turnover machine as a cornerback with great instincts.

  3. Denver Broncos: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
    Russell Wilson has been a disaster thus far. The Broncos will give him another chance next year because they don’t really have a choice, but they’ll need to find a young replacement in case Wilson is awful once again in 2023.

    Hendon Hooker is a dual-threat quarterback enjoyed a great season for Tennessee. The top downside prior to his torn ACl was that he’ll turn 25 prior to the draft. The ACL is a concern for the short term, but not for the team drafting him in this situation.



  4. Arizona Cardinals: Cody Mauch, G, North Dakota State North Dakota State
    The Cardinals are stuck with Kyler Murray and his torn ACL, so they’ll need to find better players to protect him.

    Team sources told Charlie Campbell that Cody Mauch could be this year’s version of Cole Strange.

  5. Indianapolis Colts: Josh Proctor, S, Ohio State Ohio State
    Rodney McLeod will turn 33 a couple of months following the 2023 NFL Draft, so the Colts could target a safety in the early rounds.

    Josh Proctor missed most of the ’21 season with a fractured leg, but has great ability.



  6. Los Angeles Rams: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA Kansas State
    The Rams seem generally unhappy with all of their running backs, though Cam Akers finally showed signs of life on Christmas.

    Zach Charbonnet is a quality receiver out of the backfield who runs with a nice burst.

  7. New England Patriots: Jack Nelson, G/OT, Wisconsin Alabama
    The Patriots have some major offensive line issues that must be addressed, so they could double up in this area.

    Jack Nelson started at left tackle for Wisconsin. He could continue to play tackle, or perhaps move inside to guard in the NFL.



  8. Atlanta Falcons: Sikai Ika, NT, Baylor
    The Falcons are poor against the run, so they’ll need some personnel to help in that regard.

    Sikai Ika is a massive nose tackle who can apply a bit of pressure on the quarterback.

  9. Las Vegas Raiders: Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama Alabama
    The Raiders have a poor pass defense, so they must find better cornerback play. They could double up on the position.

    Eli Ricks is a 6-2 cornerback who had a breakout ’21 season for Alabama.



  10. Houston Texans: Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Virginia
    I expect the Texans to double up on receivers. They really need to completely retool the entire group.

    Dontayvion Wicks is a lengthy receiver who broke out during his ’21 season.

  11. New York Jets: Tyler Van Dyke, QB, Miami BYU
    The Jets will have to bring in a young quarterback to compete with Zach Wilson as the quarterback behind Mike White.

    Tyler Van Dyke has nice accuracy with above-average arm strength.

  12. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Davis, DT, Clemson
    What happened to New Orleans’ pass rush? The Saints are getting no pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

    Tyler Davis doesn’t have great upside, but he’s been a disruptive force in the interior of the defensive line.

  13. Tennessee Titans: Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU LSU
    The Titans have major issues stopping the pass, so they could stand to add another cornerback.

    Mekhi Garner is a tall cornerback with good instincts.

    Pick change; previously Devon Witherspoon, CB



  14. Indianapolis Colts: Zach Harrison, DE, Ohio State
    The Colts need a better pass rush, as Yannick Ngakoue has been a disappointment in Indianapolis.

  15. Detroit Lions: Demarvioun Overshown, LB, Texas Texas
    The Lions have needed better linebacker play for years.

    Demarvioun Overshown was flying all over the field at times in ’21.

    Pick change; previously Amari Burney, LB

  16. Miami Dolphins: Jammie Robinson, S, Florida State
    Here’s some more help for Miami’s ailing secondary, which needs all the help it can get against Josh Allen.

    Jammie Robinson has been a solid run defender for Florida State.

    Pick change; previously Rashad Torrence, S

  17. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss Mississippi
    The Steelers love finding wide receiver gems on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. It’ll be interesting to see whom the Steelers will draft to replace Chase Claypool.

    Jonathan Mingo is a huge receiver who runs great routes and can generate good yards after the catch.



  18. Green Bay Packers: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah Iowa State
    The Packers could stand to add another weapon – one who offers an upgrade over Robert Tonyan.

    Dalton Kincaid is an athletic receiver who runs good routes.

  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ryan Hayes, G/OT, Michigan Michigan
    The Buccaneers desperate need offensive line help for Tom Brady, or whomever the team decides to start under center next year.

    Ryan Hayes struggled against Georgia in the ’22 college football semi-final, but did well the following year.

  20. Miami Dolphins: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State Mississippi State
    The Dolphins could use some help with their poor pass defense.

    Emmanuel Forbes is a feast-or-famine cornerback.

  21. Seattle Seahawks: Habukkuk Baldanado, DE, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh"
    The Seahawks must improve their ability to get to the quarterback, so here’s another defensive lineman for them.

    Habukkuk Baldanado is a huge disruptor in the trenches.

  22. Jacksonville Jaguars: Chris Rodriguez, RB, Kentucky Kentucky
    Travis Etienne isn’t very good at the goal line, so the Jaguars might want a power-back complement for him.

    Chris Rodriguez is a power back who gets nice yards after contact.

  23. New York Giants: Dontay Demus Jr., WR, Maryland
    The Giants are desperate for receiving help, as they’ll need to find someone to replace Kadarius Toney.

    Dontay Demus Jr. suffered a season-ending torn ACL in October 2021, but could still be a first-round pick because of his size (6-3) and athleticism.

    Pick change; previously Zay Flowers, WR

  24. Baltimore Ravens: Julian Brents, CB, Kansas State
    The Ravens need to think about getting younger at cornerback.

    Julian Brents is a 6-3 cornerback who is a hard tackler.

  25. Los Angeles Chargers: Jarrick Bernard-Converse, CB, LSU LSU
    The Chargers haven’t been able to stop the pass because of some shoddy cornerback play this year.

    Jarrick Bernard-Converse has good size, quickness and athleicism.

  26. Cincinnati Bengals: Storm Duck, CB, North Carolina North Carolina
    The Bengals could stand to add some cornerback depth to help defend the Buffalo and Kansas City passing attacks.

    Advance scouts were high on Storm Duck’s ability, but he disappointed on tape.

  27. Minnesota Vikings: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
    The Vikings could stand to draft a quarterback to eventually challenge for the starting job.

    Jayden Daniels has nice upside and could be a second-round selection.

  28. Dallas Cowboys: Anthony Johnson, CB, Virginia
    Dallas should try to find an upgrade over Anthony Brown as the starter across from Trevon Diggs.

    Anthony Johnson is a big cornerback who needs to show that he’s agile enough to run with speed receivers.

  29. Carolina Panthers: Amari Burney, LB, Florida Florida
    The Panthers missed Hasson Reddick this season, so they could use a linebacker who can play all over the field.

    Amari Burney has excellent coverage skills.

    Pick change; previously Nick Hampton, LB

  30. Buffalo Bills: Micah Baskerville, LB, LSU
    Buffalo’s defense always takes a bit hit when Matt Milano is out of the lineup.

    Micah Baskerville is a fast linebacker who can defend the run well.

  31. Kansas City Chiefs: K.J. Henry, DE, Clemson Clemson
    The Chiefs need to improve their pass rush so that they don’t have to blitz as often versus quarterbacks like Joe Burrow.

    K.J. Henry played better this past season than his numbers indicate.

  32. Philadelphia Eagles: Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
    Quez Watkins has screwed up too much, so the Eagles need to find a better slot receiver.

    Josh Downs projects as a speedy slot receiver.

    Pick change; previously Keeanu Benton, DT





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Other 2014 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (5/8) /Goals (5/3) /Not Mock (4/27) /Emmitt Mock (4/20) /Trades Mock (4/13) /Celebrity Mock (4/11) /Backward Mock (4/4) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/6) /Overreaction Mock (12/30)
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Other 2024 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/25) /April Fools Mock (3/31)
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