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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. Changes in both 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 (12/6)
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: Zion Nelson, OT, Miami
    The Texans were considering Ikem Ekwonu and Evan Neal at No. 3, but they selected Derek Stingley instead. They’ll have to find their tackle next April.

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

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  2. Las Vegas Raiders: Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss Ole Miss
    This could be Josh Jacobs’ final season with the Raiders. I imagine a new running back will be drafted.

    Zach Evans is undersized, but explosive.

  3. New Orleans Saints: Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon Oregon
    The Saints had interest in Quay Walker at No. 19, but opted for a tackle instead. Here’s the linebacker help they were seeking.

    Pick change; previously Demarvioun Overshown, LB



  4. Pittsburgh Steelers: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
    The Steelers need help with their dreadful offensive line.

    Anton Harrison has quality athleticism and quickness for a tackle.

    Pick change; previously Nick Broeker, OT/G

  5. 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.



  6. Washington Redskins: Brandon Joseph, CB, Notre Dame Notre Dame
    The Redskins need to address their secondary, as they’ll need to find an answer at both cornerback and safety.

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

  7. Detroit Lions: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
    Detroit could pursue a quarterback to challenge Jared Goff.

    Hendon Hooker is a dual-threat quarterback enjoyed a great season for Tennessee.

    Pick change; previously K.J. Jefferson, QB



  8. Carolina Panthers: Jaxon Kirkland, G, Washington Washington
    The Panthers need to continue to strengthen their offensive line.

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

  9. Indianapolis Colts: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State Penn State
    Stephon Gilmore is just a temporary solution. The Colts need a new corner for the long haul.

    The son of the former Steeler great is a 6-2 cornerback with high potential.



  10. Cleveland Browns: Will McDonald, DE, Iowa State Iowa State
    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.

    Will McDonald is a fast and athletic edge rusher.

    Pick change; previously Zach Harrison, DE

  11. Seattle Seahawks: Tyree Wilson, DE/DT, Texas Tech Texas Tech
    The Seahawks have a lackluster pass rush, so they’ll need to find some help in the first couple of rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft.

    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.

    Pick change; previously Jeremy Banks, LB

  12. Seattle Seahawks: Sikai Ika, NT, Baylor
    The Seahawks are very weak to the run, as everyone discovered when Cordarrelle Patterson ran all over them. They’ll need some help in the interior of their defensive front.

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

    Pick change; previously Will McDonald, DE

  13. Los Angeles Chargers: Paris Johnson, OT/G, Ohio State Ohio State
    The one weakness on the Chargers’ offensive line continues to be right tackle.

    Pick change; previously Will Anderson, DE/OLB



  14. Arizona Cardinals: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State Mississippi State
    The Cardinals have a weak group of cornerbacks, which is an issue against the Rams’ offense. They could double up on corners.

    Emmanuel Forbes is a feast-or-famine cornerback.

  15. Los Angeles Rams: Nolan Smith, DE, Georgia Georgia
    The Rams really miss Von Miller, so they’ll have to find a new edge rusher.

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

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

    16. New York Jets: Demarvioun Overshown, LB, Texas Illinois
    The Jets are weak in the middle of the field, so they could stand to upgrade their linebacking corps.

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

    Pick change; previously Anton Harrison, OT

  16. Chicago Bears: Nick Broeker, OT/G, Ole Miss
    The Bears need everything, and that includes a left tackle because Teven Jenkins looks like a bust.

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

    Pick change; previously Paris Johnson, OT/G



  17. Atlanta Falcons: Zach Harrison, DE, Ohio State
    The Falcons have lacked a dynamic pass rush since the days of John Abraham. This area must be addressed at some point.

    Zach Harrison has nice potential with his athletic ability.

    Pick change; previously Jared Verse, DE/OLB

  18. San Francisco 49ers: Akeem Dent, S/CB, Florida State Florida State
    I’m shocked the 49ers didn’t upgrade safety in the 2022 NFL Draft. They may regret that.

    Akeem Dent improved as this past season progressed. He can play cornerback and safety.

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

    Jaren Hall is a rushing threat who has a quality arm.

    Pick change; previously Hendon Hooker, QB

  20. Cincinnati Bengals: Ereck Ali, TE, Michigan
    Cincinnati had strong interest in Trey McBride in the second round, but he was plucked off the board before the team was on the clock.

    Ereck Ali is a fast tight end who blocks well.

    Pick change; previously Will Mallory, TE

  21. Tennessee Titans: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame Notre Dame
    It’s been a while since the Titans have possessed a potent tight end. Perhaps they’ll draft one early this upcoming April.

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

  22. Baltimore Ravens: Brian Branch, CB, Alabama Alabama
    Between the improved passing attacks in the conference, and the issues at the position last year, the Ravens must address cornerback.

    Brian Branch has nice size and cover ability.

  23. New York Giants: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois Illinois
    The Giants need to find a new cornerback to replace James Bradberry.

    Devon Witherspoon is not quite six feet, but he has incredible speed.

  24. Jacksonville Jaguars: Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina
    The Jaguars have been searching for a replacement for Calais Campbell for quite some time, and I don’t think it’s out of the question that they’d double up on defensive linemen.

    Zacch Pickens had a great ’21 campaign. He has plus size, quickness and athleticism.

  25. 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.

  26. Green Bay Packers: Davis Allen, TE, Clemson
    Here’s another weapon for Aaron Rodgers, who needs a better tight end than Robert Tonyan.

  27. 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.

  28. Minnesota Vikings: Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Virginia
    Adam Thielen doesn’t have much time remaining, so the Vikings may want to add a young receiver.

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

    Pick change; previously Jaren Hall, QB

  29. Kansas City Chiefs: Cameron Latu, TE, Alabama
    Travis Kelce will turn 34 after the 2023 NFL Draft, so the Chiefs will need to think about finding a successor.

    Cameron Latu has good size and athleticism.

  30. Miami Dolphins: Storm Duck, CB, North Carolina
    Miami may trade Byron Jones at some point, given the rumors always circulating about him being dealt.

    Storm Duck is a tall cornerback, and advance scouts are high on his ability.

  31. Philadelphia Eagles: Julian Brents, CB, Kansas State
    The Eagles were considering a cornerback at No. 18 before they traded the pick for A.J. Brown.

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

    Pick change; previously Joey Porter Jr., CB





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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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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 (12/6)
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