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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Major changes in all five rounds.
Next update: Every week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

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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)
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  1. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
    The Steelers have made some nice additions in free agency, but they still need to bolster their defensive line.

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

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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: Luke Wypler, C, Ohio State Ohio State
    The Cardinals are stuck with Kyler Murray and his torn ACL, so they’ll need to find better players to protect him.

    Luke Wypler is an athletic center who played tackle in high school.



  4. Indianapolis Colts: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
    If the Colts don’t take a quarterback at No. 4, one of two things will be true: One, they’ll be trading for Lamar Jackson. Or two, they’ll wait until the second round to snag someone like Hendon Hooker.

    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.

  5. Los Angeles Rams: Tyler Steen, OT/G, Alabama Alabama
    Charlie Campbell reported that the Rams would be targeting an offensive lineman if they still had their first-round draft choice.

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



  6. Seattle Seahawks: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee Tennessee
    The Seahawks don’t have much at receiver beyond D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Making matters worse, Lockett will regress soon now that he’s in his 30s.

    Jalin Hyatt had a great season with lots of big plays for Tennessee.

  7. Las Vegas Raiders: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State Mississippi State
    The Raiders have had issues in the secondary for years. They need to address their cornerback situation in the first three rounds.

    Emmanuel Forbes is a feast-or-famine cornerback.

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



  8. Carolina Panthers: Will McDonald, DE, Iowa State Iowa State
    Carolina’s pass rush wasn’t the same after the team lost Haason Reddick to the Eagles. A replacement is needed.

    Will McDonald is a fast and athletic edge rusher.

  9. New Orleans Saints: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA UCLA
    Based on his major off-the-field issues, Alvin Kamara may never play in the NFL again. The Saints could replace him with this pick. .

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



  10. Tennessee Titans: O’Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
    The Titans need to protect the quarterback they draft. They cannot do that with the current configuration of their offensive line.

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

    Pick change; previously B.J. Ojulari, DE/OLB

  11. New York Jets: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas Arkansas
    The Jets struggle to defend the middle of the field, so they’ll be interested in a second-day linebacker with their new Round 2 pick.

    Drew Sanders has an excellent blend of size and athleticism.

  12. New York Jets: John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota Minnesota
    The Jets can really solidify their offensive line with this pick, as they currently don’t have a solid starting center on the roster at the moment.

    John Michael Schmitz is a big, strong interior lineman, but has some athleticism concerns.

  13. Atlanta Falcons: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina South Carolina
    The Falcons need to get younger at cornerback across from A.J. Terrell. They could easily select a corner in the first couple of rounds.

    Cam Smith is a fast cornerback with long arms.



  14. Green Bay Packers: Isaiah Foskey, DE, Notre Dame Notre Dame
    Green Bay had to blitz frequently last year as a result of four players not being able to get to the quarterback consistently.

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

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

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

  16. Washington Redskins: Henry To’o To’o, LB, Alabama
    The Redskins lost Cole Holcomb this offseason, which was a huge blow to their already-troubled linebacking corps.

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

    Pick change; previously Eli Ricks, CB

  17. Detroit Lions: Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State Washington State
    The Lions have a poor linebacking corps, so I expect them to address the position at some point in the first two rounds.

    Daiyan Henley has great sideline-to-sideline speed.



  18. 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.

  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma Oklahoma
    The Buccaneers need a left tackle to protect their quarterback, as someone named Brandon Walton is currently penciled into the job.

    Anton Harrison has quality athleticism and quickness for a tackle.

  20. Miami Dolphins: Steve Avila, C/G, TCU TCU
    The Dolphins need to solidify their offensive line so that Tua Tagovailoa stays healthy for a change.

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

  21. Seattle Seahawks: Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa Iowa
    The Seahawks love using multiple-tight end sets, so they could draft a player at the position on Day 2.

    Sam LaPorta is a bit short for his position, but could be a quality receiving threat.

  22. Chicago Bears: Tuli Tuipulotu, DE, USC USC
    The Bears lost a ton of front-seven talent over the past couple of offseasons, so they really need help finding players who can get to the quarterback.

    Tuli Tuipulotu used his explosion and twist to enjoy an incredible ’22 season.

  23. Los Angeles Chargers: B.J. Ojulari, DE/OLB, LSU LSU
    Khalil Mack is just a temporary bookend for Joey Bosa. The Chargers need someone on the edge for the long haul.

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

    Pick change; previously Cedric Tillman, WR

  24. Detroit Lions: Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State Oregon State
    The Lions have an obvious hole at tight end because they traded T.J. Hockenson.

    Scouts like Luke Musgrave even though he never produced much in college.

  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 would love one of the top receivers at No. 25, but they’ll need to trade up to address the position. They could also do so in the second round.

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

    Pick change; previously Tyrique Stevenson, CB

  27. Dallas Cowboys: Siaki Ika, NT, Baylor
    The Cowboys are looking to upgrade the interior of their defensive line with a big-bodied player.

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

  28. Buffalo Bills: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE/OLB, Kansas State Kansas State
    The Bills fell apart late in 2022 when their pass rush took a huge hit in the wake of Von Miller’s injury. They need to make sure that doesn’t happen again.

    Pick change; previously Darnell Washington, TE

  29. Cincinnati Bengals: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland Maryland
    The Bengals need as many talented cornerbacks as possible to combat Patrick Mahomes.

    Deonte Banks is a fluid cover cornerback with great size and agility, but lacks discipline.

    Pick change; previously Cam Mitchell, CB

  30. Chicago Bears: Kendre Miller, RB, TCU TCU
    I can’t imagine the Bears going into the season with just D’Onta Foreman and Khalil Herbert as their running backs.

    Kendre Miller has great instincts and natural running ability.

  31. Philadelphia Eagles: Clark Phillips, CB, Utah Utah
    Darius Slay and James Bradberry have been an amazing duo, but both will be 30-plus heading into 2023. The Eagles will need to replace one of them soon.

    Clark Phillips has some size issues, but has plenty of talent as a potential slot corner.

  32. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami Miami
    The Chiefs seem to have hit a home run with Trent McDuffie, but they still need cornerback help.

    Tyrique Stevenson comes with some character concerns, but he is a big cornerback with plus speed.

    Pick change; previously Deonte Banks, CB





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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 (12/6)
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