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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. 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 11/20): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2
Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/15)
2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 7/24): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (10/26)
(More links to previous NFL mock drafts at the bottom of this page)


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  1. Houston Texans: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson Clemson
    The Texans must improve their run defense and pass rush, so obtaining some defensive line help makes sense.

    Bryan Bresee has terrific quickness and athleticism.

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  2. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaylon Jones, CB, Texas A&M Texas A&M
    T.J. Watt’s return has bolstered Pittsburgh’s pass defense, but help is still needed at cornerback.

    Jaylon Jones is an instinctive cornerback with good speed and athleticism.

  3. Los Angeles Rams: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE/OLB, Kansas State Kansas State
    The Rams really miss Von Miller, so they’ll have to find a new edge rusher.

    Best fit for the 3-4, Felix Anudike-Uzomah was highly productive in ’21.



  4. Arizona Cardinals: Cam Mitchell, CB, Northwestern Northwestern
    The Cardinals have a weak group of cornerbacks, which is an issue against the talented receivers in the NFC West. They could double up on corners.

    Cam Mitchell is an instinctive, phsyical cornerback with good size.

  5. Seattle Seahawks: Jarrett Patterson, C, Notre Dame Notre Dame
    The Seahawks could stand to bolster the interior of their offensive line.

    Heading into 2022, Jarrett Patterson has yet to surrender a sack in his collegiate career.



  6. Indianapolis Colts: Zion Nelson, OT, Miami Miami
    The Colts haven’t been able to keep their quarterbacks upright, so they need to finally obtain a replacement for Anthony Castonzo.

    Zion Nelson was inconsistent this past season, but he has the potential to break out eventually.

  7. Carolina Panthers: Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford Stanford
    The Panthers thought they fixed their dilemma by trading for Baker Mayfield, but that deal backfired. Mayfield was terrible prior to his release, so Carolina will search for a franchise quarterback.

    Tanner McKee has a strong arm. He excited some evaluators with his play this year.

    Pick change; previously Jahmyr Gibbs, RB



  8. New Orleans Saints: Henry To’o To’o, LB, Alabama
    The Saints had interest in Quay Walker at No. 19, but opted for a tackle instead. Here’s the linebacker help they were seeking.

    Henry To’o To’o is an instinctive linebacker. See where he ranks in our 2023 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings.

    Pick change; previously Anton Harrison, OT

  9. Atlanta Falcons: Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina
    Desmond Ridder had a horrible debut. He’ll have three more chances to prove himself. If he continues to struggle, the Falcons could use one of their top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft on a quarterback.

    Spencer Rattler has big-time upside with plus arm strength and athleticism, but has erratic decision-making.

    Pick change; previously Dontayvion Wicks, WR



  10. Jacksonville Jaguars: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame Notre Dame
    Evan Engram is not the long-term answer at tight end, despite what he did versus the Titans. I’m sure Trevor Lawrence would love a better intermediate threat.

    The next NFL tight end to come out of Notre Dame, Michael Mayer murdered opponents with high production over the middle of the field.

  11. Cleveland Browns: Mike Morris, DE, Michigan Notre Dame
    Cleveland’s pass rush is a bit weak outside of Myles Garrett. This is a problem, given how many great passing attacks reside in the AFC.

    Mike Morris made big improvements as a pass-rusher during his final year.

  12. Pittsburgh Steelers: Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina
    The Steelers can continue to bolster their miserable pass defense by bolstering the trenches to improve their ability to get to the quarterback.
    Zacch Pickens had a great ’21 campaign. He has plus size, quickness and athleticism.

  13. Green Bay Packers: Will McDonald, DE, Iowa State Iowa State
    The Packers should add another talented edge rusher so they don’t have to blitz as often.

    Will McDonald is a fast and athletic edge rusher.



  14. Las Vegas Raiders: Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon Oregon
    The Raiders have a pathetic defense, so they must find help at every level.

  15. New England Patriots: Malachi Moore, CB/S, Alabama Alabama
    Bill Belichick loves his versatile defensive backs. He’ll need one with Devin McCourty nearing retirement.

    Malachi Moore is an instinctive defensive back who can play anywhere in the defensive backfield.

  16. New York Jets: Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State Washington State
    The Jets are weak in the middle of the field, so they could stand to upgrade their linebacking corps.

    Daiyan Henley has great sideline-to-sideline speed.

    Pick change; previously Demarvioun Overshown, LB

  17. Detroit Lions: Quan Martin, CB/S, Illinois Illinois
    The Lions could stand to double up on cornerbacks, given how bad they are against the pass.

    Quan Martin is a smooth athlete who can play anywhere in the secondary.



  18. Seattle Seahawks: Trey Dean, S, Florida Florida
    Jamaal Adams can’t stay healthy, so the Seahawks will be looking for a new safety.

    Trey Dean is a tough run defender.

  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida Florida
    The Buccaneers need a future replacement for Tom Brady, as Kyle Trask has not shown any signs of being a franchise quarterback.

    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.

  20. Tennessee Titans: B.J. Ojulari, DE/OLB, LSU LSU
    Bud Dupree could be released after this season because he has not produced up to his salary.

    B.J. Ojulari did a great job of taking over for the injured Ali Gaye in 2021.

  21. Washington Redskins: Nick Broeker, OT/G, Ole Miss
    The Redskins need to address the interior of their offensive line, which has been a big liability this year.

    Nick Broeker may have to switch to guard in the NFL.

  22. Miami Dolphins: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama Alabama
    Chase Edmonds has been a disappointment, but he’s gone now anyway. The Dolphins will need a pass-catcher to pair with Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr.

    Jahmyr Gibbs is an instinctive back who runs with power and catches passes well.

    Pick change; previously Kenny McIntosh, RB

  23. Los Angeles Chargers: Nolan Smith, DE, Georgia Georgia
    Khalil Mack is just a temporary solution across from Joey Bosa. Someone is needed for the long haul.

    Nolan Smith needs to get stronger, but he has great speed off the edge.

  24. New York Giants: Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU LSU
    The Giants need to find a new cornerback to replace James Bradberry. They also need a second cornerback, so they could double up at the position.

    Mekhi Garner is a tall cornerback with good instincts.

  25. Chicago Bears: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma Oklahoma
    The Bears need everything, but most of all, they have to improve their offensive line because Justin Fields is being pressured way too often.

    Anton Harrison has quality athleticism and quickness for a tackle.

    Pick change; previously Zay Flowers, WR

  26. Dallas Cowboys: Jammie Robinson, S, Florida State
    The Cowboys could stand to improve their secondary to help complement their pass rush.

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

  27. Cincinnati Bengals: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State Mississippi State
    Cincinnati could continue to add young talent to its secondary, as it’ll need an upgrade over Eli Apple.

    Emmanuel Forbes is a feast-or-famine cornerback.

  28. Carolina Panthers: Kenny McIntosh, RB, Georgia
    The Panthers lost Christian McCaffrey, so they’ll need to find a new lead back.

    Kenny McIntosh flashed in a relief role prior to the ’22 season. He’s an excellent receiver.

    Pick change; previously Jonathan Mingo, WR

  29. Detroit Lions: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
    The Lions desperately need to improve their ability to stop the run.

    Mazi Smith is a monstrous nose tackle who can generate a pass rush.

  30. Kansas City Chiefs: Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss Ole Miss
    The Chiefs have no running game because Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been a huge bust. The Chiefs could target a running back on Day 2.

    Zach Evans is undersized, but explosive.

  31. Buffalo Bills: O’Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
    The Bills still have a hole at guard they need to plug.

    O’Cyrus Torrence is a huge interior blocker with surprising atleticism.

  32. Philadelphia Eagles: Demarvioun Overshown, LB, Texas Texas
    No one in Philadelphia will ever be upset about the Eagles spending a high resource on a linebacker.

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

    Pick change; previously Henry To’o To’o, LB





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My 2007 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 / Round 2/ Round 3/ Round 4/ Round 5/ Round 6/ Round 7
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2007 NFL Draft Prospects (UPDATED 4/24)/Kenny Ortiz's Top 40 Prospects
2007 NFL Combine and Pro Day Results
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2008 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/26): Round 1 / Round 2/ Round 3/Round 4/Round 5/Round 6/Round 7
Alternative 2008 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/7): Round 1 /Round 2
2008 NFL Re-Draft - Round 3 (UPDATED 4/27)
2008 NFL Draft Prospects (UPDATED 8/5)
Other 2008 Mock Drafts: Matt McGuire (4/25)/ Craig Smith (4/22)/ Emmitt Smith (4/21)/ Matt McGuire Shocker (4/21)/ Matt McGuire Backwards (4/19)/ Forum Mock (4/15)/ April Fools (4/1)
2009 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Round 1 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
Other 2009 Mock Drafts: Re-Draft (4/26) /Matt McGuire (4/25) /Reader Mock (4/25) /Hunter Ansley (4/24) /Backward Mock (4/19) /Emmitt Smith (4/16) /Celebrity Mock (4/9) /April Fools (4/1) /Experts (3/30) /KFFL (3/14)
2010 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/22): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2010 NFL Mock Re-Draft Day 3 (4/24): Round 4 (Walt's) / Round 4 (Matt's)
2010 NFL Mock Re-Draft Day 2 (4/23): Round 2 (Walt's) / Round 3 (Walt's) / Round 2 (Matt's) / Round 3 (Matt's)
Other 2010 Mock Drafts: Matt McGuire (4/22) /Backward Mock (4/20) /Emmitt Mock (4/17) /Celebrity Mock (4/8) /Experts (3/17) /Reader (4/13) /Consensus (2/25)
2011 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2011 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/30): Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 2 /Round 3
Other 2011 Mock Drafts: Free Agency (5/9) /Greg Cox (4/28) /Backward Mock (4/22) /Emmitt Mock (4/21) /Team Big Boards (4/21) /Celebrity Mock (4/13) /Experts (4/7) /Not Mock (4/6) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Greg Cox's 2012 Mock (2/22) /Matt McGuire (1/8)
2012 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/26): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2012 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2012 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/26) /Pick History (4/23) /Emmitt Mock (4/19) /Not Mock (4/19) /Backward Mock (4/17) /Celebrity (4/15) /Goals (4/10) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/6) /Greg Cox (9/9)
2013 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2013 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2013 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/25) /GM Mock (4/21) /Charlie's Trade Mock (4/20) /Goals (4/19) /Rapid Reader Mock (4/18) /Emmitt Mock (4/14) /Not Mock (4/13) /Pick History (4/5) /Backward Mock (4/4) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/7) /Archived 2013 NFL Mock Drafts
2014 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATE 5/8): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2014 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 5/10): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
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)
2015 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/30): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2015 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 5/2): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2015 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/30) /Goals (4/25) /Not Mock (4/19) /Emmitt Mock (4/17) /Trades Mock (4/12) /Celebrity Mock (4/10) /Backward Mock (4/3) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/5) /Overreaction Mock (12/29)
2016 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2016 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/30): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2016 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/28) /Combo (5/8) /Goals (4/23) /Not Mock (4/22) /Emmitt Mock (4/17) /Trades Mock (4/16) /Celebrity Mock (4/10) /Backward Mock (4/7) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/6) /Overreaction Mock (1/4)
2017 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2017 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/29): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2017 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/27) /Combo (5/7) /Goals (4/22) /Not Mock (4/21) /Emmitt Mock (4/16) /Backward Mock (4/9) /Celebrity Mock (4/7) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/7) /Overreaction Mock (1/2)
2018 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/26): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2018 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2018 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/26) /Combo (5/6) /Goals (4/21) /Not Mock (4/20) /Emmitt Mock (4/15) /Trades Mock (4/13) /Backward Mock (4/8) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Reader Mock /Free Agent Mock (3/11) /Senior Bowl (1/27)
2019 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2019 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2019 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/25) /Combo (5/5) /Goals (4/20) /Not Mock (4/18) /Witten Mock (4/14) /Trades Mock (4/12) /Emmitt Mock (4/7) /Backward Mock (4/5) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/10) /Senior Bowl Mock (1/26) /Video Mock (1/8) /Overreaction Mock (12/31)
2020 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/23): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2020 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2020 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/23) /Combo (5/3) /Goals (4/18) /Emmitt Mock (4/12) /Trades Mock (4/8) /Backward Mock (4/5) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Free Agent Mock (3/16) /Corey Long (3/13) /Senior Bowl Mock (1/27) /Overreaction Mock (12/30)
2021 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/29): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2021 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 5/1): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2021 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (5/17) /Goals (4/23) /Backward Mock (4/18) /Emmitt Mock (4/11) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Senior Bowl Mock (1/30) /Overreaction Mock (1/4)
2022 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2022 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/30): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2022 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/28) /Goals (4/22) /Backward Mock (4/20) /Emmitt Mock (4/15) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Senior Bowl Mock (2/5) /Overreaction Mock (1/10)
2023 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/27): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6 /Round 7
2023 NFL Mock Re-Draft (UPDATED 4/29): Walt Round 4 /Walt Round 5 /Charlie Round 4 /Charlie Round 5 /Walt Round 2 /Walt Round 3 /Charlie Round 2 /Charlie Round 3
Other 2023 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/27) /Backward Mock (4/19) /April Fools Mock (4/1) /Senior Bowl Mock (2/4) /Overreaction Mock (1/9)
2024 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/25): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3 /Round 4 /Round 5 /Round 6
Other 2024 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/25) /April Fools Mock (3/31)
2025 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 11/20): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2
Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/15)
2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 7/24): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (10/26)
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