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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Changes in all 3 rounds.
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
Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (12/13)
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. Pittsburgh Steelers: Antonio Johnson, 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.

    Antonio Johnson is a huge 6-3 cornerback who performed at a high level this past season.

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  2. 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.

  3. Arizona Cardinals: Jaylon Jones, CB, Texas A&M Texas A&M
    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.

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



  4. Indianapolis Colts: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma Oklahoma
    The Colts haven’t been able to keep their quarterbacks upright, so they need to finally obtain a replacement for Anthony Castonzo.

    Anton Harrison has quality athleticism and quickness for a tackle.

    Pick change; previously Wanya Morris, OT

  5. 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.



  6. 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.

  7. Las Vegas Raiders: Henry To’o To’o, LB, Alabama
    The Raiders have a pathetic defense, so they must find help at every level. Henry To’o To’o is an instinctive linebacker. See where he ranks in our 2023 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings.



  8. Carolina Panthers: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA Kansas State
    Christian McCaffrey is gone, so the Panthers will be looking for a new running back to pair with their next franchise quarterback. Charlie Campbell talks about why that could be Anthony Richardson in his mock.

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

  9. New Orleans Saints: Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa Iowa
    The Saints had interest in Quay Walker at No. 19, but opted for a tackle instead. Here’s the linebacker help they were seeking.

    Jack Campbell has the size and athleticism to be a three-down player in the NFL.

    Pick change; previously Trenton Simpson, LB



  10. Tennessee Titans: Will McDonald, DE, Iowa State Iowa State
    Bud Dupree could be released after this season because he has not produced up to his salary.

    Will McDonald is a fast and athletic edge rusher.

  11. Cleveland Browns: Tyler Van Ness, DE, Iowa Iowa
    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.

    Tyler Van Ness has a relentless motor, but is a bit raw.

    Pick change; previously Mike Morris, DE

  12. 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.

  13. Atlanta Falcons: Steve Avila, C/G, TCU TCU
    The Falcons will need to add better protection for their new quarterback, which entails an upgrade at center.

    Steve Avila is a versatile lineman who can play center, guard and right tackle.



  14. Green Bay Packers: Brenton Cox, DE/OLB, Florida Florida
    The Packers should add another talented edge rusher so they don’t have to blitz as often.

    Brenton Cox has a nice skill set and plenty of athleticism and upside.

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

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

  16. Washington Redskins: O’Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
    The Redskins need to address the interior of their offensive line, which has been a big liability this year.

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

  17. Detroit Lions: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia Georgia
    The Lions could stand to double up on cornerbacks, given how bad they are against the pass.

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



  18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Sikai Ika, NT, Baylor
    The Steelers can continue to bolster their miserable pass defense by bolstering the trenches to improve their ability to get to the quarterback.
    Sikai Ika is a massive nose tackle who can apply a bit of pressure on the quarterback.

  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford Stanford
    The Buccaneers need a replacement for Tom Brady, as Kyle Trask has not shown any signs of being a franchise quarterback.

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

  20. 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.

  21. Seattle Seahawks: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
    Seattle’s receiving corps is a mess beyond the top two players. This is a problem because Tyler Lockett is now in his 30s.

    Zay Flowers is a small receiver, but can go the distance whenver he touches the ball.

  22. Chicago Bears: Wanya Morris, 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.

    Wanya Morris needs to get stronger, but he’s an athletic blocker.

    Pick change; previously Anton Harrison, OT

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

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

    Pick change; previously Keion White, DE

  24. Detroit Lions: Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon Oregon
    The Lions have a dreadful linebacking corps that must be addressed.

    Noah Sewell is a big linebacker, but covers well for one. See where he ranks in our 2023 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings.

  25. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Hayes, G/OT, Michigan Michigan
    The Jaguars could stand to bolster their offensive line so Trevor Lawrence takes his play to another level.

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

  26. New York Giants: Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee Tennessee
    The Giants need help at receiver with Kadarius Toney gone.

    Cedric Tillman is a monstrously built receiver who had a breakout ’21 campaign.

  27. Dallas Cowboys: Trey Dean, S, Florida Florida
    The Cowboys could stand to improve their secondary to help complement their pass rush.

    Trey Dean is a tough run defender.

  28. Buffalo Bills: Jaxon Kirkland, G, Washington Washington
    The Bills still have a hole at guard they need to plug.

    Jaxon Kirkland can play right tackle, but seems like a better fit at guard.

  29. Cincinnati Bengals: Broderick Jones, OT/G, Georgia Georgia
    The Bengals could stand to bolster their offensive line with one more upgrade.

    Broderick Jones is a raw lineman who may have to move from tackle to guard.

  30. Carolina Panthers: Cam Mitchell, CB, Northwestern Northwestern
    The Panthers could stand to add another cornerback, especially after what occurred in Week 17.

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

    Pick change; previously Clark Phillips, CB

  31. 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.

  32. Philadelphia Eagles: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson Clemson
    No one in Philadelphia will ever be upset about the Eagles spending a high resource on a linebacker.

    Trenton Simpson is a quick and ahtletic linebacker.

    Pick change; previously Demarvioun Overshown, LB





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2026 NFL Mock Draft - Nov. 29


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NFL Draft Links:

My 2003 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/24): Round 1 / Round 2/ Round 3
2003 NFL Draft Grades (Re-graded 6/8/08)
My 2004 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/24): Round 1 / Round 2/ Round 3
2004 NFL Draft Prospects/ 2004 NFL Draft Grades (Re-graded 6/6/08)
My 2005 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/23): Round 1 / Round 2/ Round 3
2005 NFL Draft Prospects
2005 NFL Draft Grades (Re-graded 6/4/08)
My 2006 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 / Round 2/ Round 3
2006 NFL Draft Prospects (UPDATED 4/28)
2006 NFL Draft Grades (Re-graded on 7/3)
My 2007 Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/28): Round 1 / Round 2/ Round 3/ Round 4/ Round 5/ Round 6/ Round 7
Other 2007 Mock Drafts:April Fools
2007 NFL Draft Prospects (UPDATED 4/24)/Kenny Ortiz's Top 40 Prospects
2007 NFL Combine and Pro Day Results
2007 NFL Draft Grades
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 12/11): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3
Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (12/13)
2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 11/29): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/23)
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