2023 NFL Mock Draft – Round 3 (64-102) – Charlie Campbell

The Bears signed D’Onta Foreman, but here is a long-term starter.

Charbonnet (6-0, 214) recorded 195 carries in 2022 for 1,359 yards – a 7.0-yard average – and 14 touchdowns. He also caught 37 passes for 321 yards. Charbonnet ran well in 2021, ripping off yards in large chunks for the Bruins. He has a strong build and a burst to accelerate into the secondary. In 2021, Charbonnet averaged 5.6 yards per carry for 1,137 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also made 24 catches for 197 yards. Some team sources have said they like how hard Charbonnet runs with surprising speed and receiving ability. However, they have concerns about his height and running too upright and how that could lead to hits and injuries in the NFL.

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The Texans could use additional defensive end talent.

Morris put together a strong senior year for the Wolverines, showing improved pass-rush ability. After recording only .5 sacks in 2021 and 2020 combined, Morris recorded 7.5 sacks, 23 tackles, a forced fumble and three passes batted in 2022 while also missing some time with an injury. Morris has good height and length that could let him play as an inside/outside defensive lineman as a pro. Team sources say they think he could go in the second or third round during the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The Cardinals could use multiple cornerbacks after losing Byron Murphy in free agency.

In 2022, Phillips totaled 24 tackles, six interceptions and six passes broken up. He played well against Florida to open the year. In 2021, he collected 61 tackles, two interceptions and 13 pass breakups. Phillips is a talented cover corner who can run the route and prevent separation. It would help him to add a little weight, but with his height, he is a slot corner only.

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The Broncos could use greater talent at tight end and have shown interest in Musgrave.

Musgrave recorded 11 receptions for 169 yards and a touchdown in 2022. He played in just the first two games of the year before missing the rest due to injury. However, team sources are high on Musgrave as an early-round talent. The 6-foot-6, 253-pounder has good size and flashed receiving ability in 2021, catching 22 passes for 304 yards and a touchdown.

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The Broncos grab more center talent.

Schmitz was a solid center for Minnesota over the past few seasons. He has good size and finished his career with a nice week of practice at the Senior Bowl. The advance scouts had a late-round grade on Schmitz entering the 2022 season, but after his senior year and his performance in Mobile, he could be a mid-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The Rams need more backfield options.

In 2022, McIntosh averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 829 yards and 10 touchdowns. He showed nice receiving ability as well, recording 43 catches for 504 yards and two touchdowns. McIntosh (6-0, 204) never received a big workload in the crowded Georgia backfield, but he flashed serious ability on his limited carries. The big back averaged 5.7 yards per carry over 58 attempts in 2021 for 328 yards and three touchdowns. He was impressive as a receiver too, taking 22 catches for 242 yards. In 2020 and 2019, McIntosh averaged 5.3 and 7.0 yards per carry.

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The Raiders could use more cornerback talent.

Garner enjoyed a solid senior year that helped his draft hopes even though he did not record an interception. In 2022, he totaled 43 tackles and eight passes defended. However, NFL teams like that Garner (6-2, 212) is big and a pretty good mover for his size. He is physical, has decent instincts, and runs well. Like many big cornerbacks, Garner is not overly sudden or explosive, but he could be an outside starter in the pros. Garner looks like a potential second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The Saints take a linebacker who regressed in 2022, but boomed in 2021.

Sewell notched 55 tackles, three pass broken up and 1.5 sacks in 2022. He was all over the field for the Ducks during the 2021 season, totaling 114 tackles, four sacks, one interception, five passes broken up and two forced fumbles. To go along with his production, Sewell is a big and imposing linebacker at 6-foot-2, 246 pounds. He is instinctive, plus he runs and covers really well for a massive player. He is the younger brother Detroit Lions stud offensive tackle Penei Sewell.

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The Titans could use more help on the offensive line.

Duncan (6-6, 306) was solid for Maryland in 2022, and he received a quality grade from NFL advance scouts. Duncan has good quickness and athleticism to be an edge blocker at the pro level. He was a team leader and captain who possesses good size and has some strength. Duncan broke into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman in 2019 and was a mainstay at left tackle for the Terrapins. Duncan has a really good skill set, but he needs some development.

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The Texans add more pass-rushing talent.

In 2022, Anudike-Uzomah totaled 8.5 sacks, 46 tackles, a pass defended and two forced fumbles. He broke out for the Wildcats in 2021, ripping off 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and 52 tackles. It was only his first season of significant playing time, and he could improve with additional experience. Anudike-Uzomah (6-3, 255) might fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL, and in a 4-3 scheme, he could be a rotational designated pass rusher.

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The Browns could use edge-rush talent across from Myles Garrett.

In 2022, Foskey recorded 45 tackles, 11 sacks and one forced fumble. The 6-foot-5, 264-pounder broke out for the Fighting Irish in 2021, recording 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and 52 tackles. In 2020, he flashed his potential with 4.5 sacks and 20 tackles in a backup role. Thanks to his quality size and speed, Foskey could be a 4-3 defensive end or a 3-4 outside linebacker. Some 2022 preseason evaluators said Foskey has high potential.

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The Falcons grab a future tackle to pair with Kaleb McGary.

Morris (6-5, 307) was so effective as a freshman left tackle for Tennessee, he gave the Volunteers the ability to play Trey Smith at his natural position of guard. Morris showed a lot of potential with a pro skill set in his two seasons with the Volunteers. He then transferred to Oklahoma. As a senior, Morris had a solid season at right tackle for the Sooners. He would have been a left tackle at most schools, but Oklahoma had a good one in Anton Harrison. Team sources say Morris is a good athlete with quickness, but he needs to get stronger and lacks physicality.

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The Patriots select some edge-rushing depth.

Carter (6-7, 256) is a long, tall defender who had a lot of scouting eyes on him for 2022, but his production declined. He recorded 37 tackles, three sacks and two passes defended on the year. In his stellar 2021 season, Carter was a beast for the Black Knights, totaling 15.5 sacks, 44 tackles, four forced fumbles, an interception and two passes batted.

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The Rams add some corner talent to help replace Jalen Ramsey.

Blackmon had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, really helping himself. The 5-foot-11, 178-pounder showed the speed and loose hips to run the route to prevent separation against the all-star receivers. In 2022, Blackmon collected 66 tackles, three interceptions and 13 passes broken up. While Blackmon has not gotten a lot of media attention, he definitely made himself some money in Mobile. Blackmon is not a big corner, but he can really cover and looks like a starting slot cornerback. With his coverage ability, Blackmon could be a second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The Packers could use more wide receiver talent.

Boutte played poorly to open the 2022 season, running some lazy routes and having some dropped passes. After a slow start, Boutte performed better in the back half of the season. On the year, he totaled 48 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns. In 2020, he took 45 catches for 735 yards and five touchdowns. Boutte then recorded 38 receptions for 509 yards and nine touchdowns in 2021. Boutte has speed, athleticism, and big-play ability. The 5-foot-11, 195-pounder never produced a huge season in college football, but that didn’t stop NFL advance scouts from giving him a high preseason projection for 2022.

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The Colts could use some linebacker depth.

Team sources say To’oTo’o (6-1, 227) is a good athlete and very instinctive. They were impressed with the senior in 2022, noting he looked stronger, more physical, and better at taking on blocks. They feel while there are always going to be physical concerns with To’oTo’o, he is fast, athletic, instinctive and tough. In the passing-driven, modern-day NFL, he is a great fit for Will linebacker. To’oTo’o recorded 94 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 2022. He was a solid run defender for Alabama overall in 2021, totaling 111 tackles, four sacks, one forced fumble and two passes defended on the year. To’oto’o recorded 76 stops, an interception and two passes broken up in 2020.

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The Steelers add some defensive line youth.

In 2022, Ika recorded 23 tackles and two passes batted. The 6-foot-4, 358-pounder is a massive interior defender who has surprising quickness and athleticism to go along with his mass and strength. For a big tackle, Ika showed some ability to pressure the quarterback in 2021, picking up four sacks alongside 24 tackles.

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The Lions could use an interior pass rusher.

Benton recorded 36 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2022. The 6-foot-3, 312-pounder had a good week at the Senior Bowl, showing strength, quickness and physicality. He has starting defensive tackle potential for the NFL. While Benton is not a force as a run defender, he is a nice interior pass rusher.

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The Bucs could use multiple edge rushers from the 2023 NFL Draft because Shaq Barrett could be nearing the end of his career, while Joe Tryon-Shoyinka is approaching bust status.

For 2022, Ojulari recorded 58 tackles, one forced fumble and 5.5 sacks. The NFL advance scouts expected Ali Gaye to be the top edge defender for LSU in 2021, but he ended up getting hurt and leaving the role to Ojulari, who put together an excellent season with seven sacks and 54 tackles. In his 2020 season, the 6-foot-2, 248-pound freshman recorded four sacks, one forced fumble and 16 tackles. Ojulari could be a good fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL.

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The Seahawks add more front-seven talent.

Young notched 37 tackles and seven sacks in 2022. He is a dangerous edge rusher with speed and athleticism. If Young (6-2, 250) weren’t undersized, he would go higher in the 2023 NFL Draft. Young had a solid 2021 season for the Volunteers with 5.5 sacks, 46 tackles and an interception.

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Miami adds more interior offensive line talent.

Patterson (6-5, 306) entered the 2022 season having been a 3-year starter, and Notre Dame had graded that Patterson had not allowed a sack throughout his career. Patterson is a polished technician who is a solid blocker in the ground game and in pass protection. He is extremely experienced as a 4-year starter and could compete for a starting job immediately in the NFL. Team sources say Patterson could start at guard or center as a pro.

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The Chargers could use more safety talent to go with Derwin James.

Johnson recorded 71 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and one pass broken up in 2022. The 6-foot-2, 198-pounder is a massive slot corner who broke out for the Aggies in 2021. The sophomore recorded 79 tackles, an interception and five passes defended on the year. Johnson has phenomenal length and size to match up against NFL receivers while also showing fabulous instincts and tackling ability as a safety. He also has experience as a slot corner and a dime linebacker. Johnson is an outstanding defensive back who is a Swiss Army knife to solve coverage problems for his defense.

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The Ravens could use more talent at wide receiver.

In 2022, Tillman recorded 37 receptions for 417 yards and three touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 213-pounder was a tough receiver in 2021 for the Volunteers, showing good size and playmaking ability. During his breakout season, Tillman caught 64 passes for 1,081 yards with 12 touchdowns. He has upside to develop.

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Kirk Cousins is in the last year of his contract, and Minnesota should start looking for an upgrade over him.

While Stanford struggled in 2022, McKee (6-6, 231) impressed some NFL evaluators. He possesses excellent size, a strong arm capable of firing the ball downfield, and nice loft on touch passes. In 2022, McKee completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,947 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions. In 2021, he completed 65 percent of his passes for 2,327 yards, 15 touchdowns and seven picks.

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The Jaguars take some running back depth.

McBride (5-10, 209) is a shifty runner who has quickness to go with a strong build. In 2022, he averaged 7.4 yards per carry for 1,713 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also ran well in 2021, averaging 6.7 yards per carry for 1,371 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a pro, McBride could use some development for the passing game. He could be a nice value pick on the second day of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The Giants take some defensive back depth.

Mitchell went under the radar in 2022 because the Wildcats were utterly terrible, but NFL sources noticed that Mitchell played really well. He recorded 52 tackles, one interception, nine passes batted, one forced fumble and one sack on the year. The 5-foot-11, 191-pounder has good size to go along with instincts and physicality. Team sources like Mitchell’s versatility with the ability to play corner or safety. Mitchell is sleeper who could be an early-round pick during the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The Cowboys grab a back to pair with Tony Pollard.

In 2022, Evans averaged 6.5 yards for 936 yards and nine touchdowns. He also notched 12 receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown. The 5-foot-11, 202-pounder is a very talented back, but he never put everything together for a dominant season. Evans flashed big-time ability in 2020 and 2021 playing at TCU. In 2021, he turned 92 carries into 648 yards – 7.0-yard average – and five touchdowns, plus took 10 catches for 130 yards and a score. In 2020, he averaged 7.7 yards per attempt over 54 carries for 415 yards and four touchdowns. He also had eight catches for 76 yards that season.

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The Bills could use more defensive tackle depth, especially with a contract decision looming on Ed Oliver.

Pickens recorded 42 tackles, 2.5 sacks and three passes broken up in 2022. He was decent in 2020, recording 35 tackles, but he broke out as a junior in 2021, racking up four sacks, 38 tackles and a pass defended for the Gamecocks. The 6-foot-4, 300-pounder has good size to go along with quickness and athleticism.

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The Bengals add more offensive line depth.

Broeker (6-4, 305) had an impressive debut as a freshman in 2019, starting 12 games at left tackle. He remained at left tackle in 2020 and 2021 and did a solid job of protecting Matt Corral. Broeker’s size and length might make him a better fit at guard as a pro, but he is a tough blocker who should enter the NFL with good development and experience from being a 4-year starter.

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Carolina could use more wide receiver competition.

For Iowa, Jones did not produce much in 2021 (21-323-3), played special teams in 2020 and sat out 2019. He and didn’t do much in 2018 (18-395-3) when he played at Buffalo either. Jones redshirted in 2017 as well. However in his sixth season of college football, Jones broke out with Purdue, totaling 110 catches for 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns. The 6-foot, 188-pounder is shifty route-runner with solid hands.

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The Eagles add some safety depth.

Brown (5-10, 211) was a solid strong safety for the Fighting Illini over the past few seasons, but he was a dynamic playmaker as a senior. In 2022, Brown recorded 59 tackles, one sack, seven passes broken up and six interceptions. That was a huge increase in ball production given that he recorded of a total of four interceptions over the previous four seasons. Brown also had 88 tackles in 2019.

Team sources say Brown is a tough player and a “dog.” However, Brown is not great in man coverage on tight ends, not a natural center fielder, and can get bounced around somewhat in the box because he is not all that big. Thus, Brown might be more of a mid-rounder for the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The Chiefs could use more wide receiver depth.

Rice hauled in 96 catches for 1,355 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022, showing a skill set capable of playing in the NFL. At 6-foot-1, 204 pounds, Rice has quality size and enough quickness to be a contributor. In 2021, he notched 64 catches for 670 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2020 (48-683-5) and 2019 (25-403-1), he contributed too.

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Arizona could use more cornerback talent.

Like teammate Mekhi Garner, Bernard-Converse impressed pro evaluators in 2022. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder has good size to go along some quickness and athleticism. While Bernard-Converse did not produce a lot of interceptions in his college career, four over five seasons, Bernard-Converse racked up 11 passes broken up in 2021. In 2022, he totaled 44 tackles, two interceptions and three pass breakups. Bernard-Converse could be a second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft who ends up becoming a pro starter.

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The Commies should consider adding multiple cornerbacks.

Prior to the combine, Turner had gone under the radar, but there were some team sources who had already said they really liked him. Turner put together a strong senior season, recording 36 tackles, an interception and 10 passes broken up. In 2021, he recorded two interceptions, seven breakups and 33 tackles. The 5-foot-11, 178-pound Turner is undersized and limited to the slot, but he is a very fast defender. Turner could end up being a second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The Browns could take some tight end depth.

Kraft totaled 27 receptions for 348 yards and three touchdowns in 2022. His best season came in 2021 when he hauled in 65 catches for 773 yards with six touchdowns. Team sources say Kraft (6-5, 254) is really raw having come from nine-man high school football. They believe he has a lot of talent to develop and could be a second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The 49ers could use more wide receiver youth.

The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Landers is a big receiver who showed serious speed at the combine with a 4.37-second time in the 40-yard dash. Landers flashed somewhat in 2021 with 20 receptions for 514 yards and five touchdowns before producing his best season in 2022 with 47 catches for 901 yards with eight touchdowns. Landers has a good skill set with upside and could be a sleeper value pick.

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The Raiders could use multiple talents for the middle of their offensive line.

Oluwatimi (6-3, 309) had a solid 2022 season for Michigan, helping to open a lot of interior run lanes. He could be limited to center only in the NFL because of his lack of length, but team sources like Oluwatimi and said he helped himself at the Senior Bowl. Oluwatimi started 32 straight games for Virginia, and in 2021, he turned in a strong year at center. He was a quality pass protector over the past few seasons for the Cavaliers, and Oluwatimi is a well-rounded contributor. After the 2021 season, Oluwatimi went the graduate transfer route to land at Michigan.

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It would make sense for the 49ers to grab some depth at defensive end.

Harrison recorded 34 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one interception, four forced fumbles and four passes broken up in 2022. The 6-foot-6, 274-pounder has a quality skill set and the upside to produce more, but he was an underachiever in college. Harrison never became the dominant defensive end to replace Chase Young or the Bosa brothers. In 2021, Harrison totaled 33 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and four passes defended. He had two sacks in 2020 and 3.5 in 2019.

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The 49ers select for additional depth at safety.

Joseph (6-1, 192) totaled 30 tackles, forced fumble, an interception and a pass broken up in 2022. He was one of the breakout stars of 2020, putting together a dominant year for Northwestern and helping get the program to the Big Ten Championship. Joseph was a ballhawk that season, producing a lot of splash plays among his six interceptions, two passes broken up and 52 tackles. In 2021, he collected 79 tackles, four pass breakups and three interceptions. Joseph has good size, instincts, quickness and athleticism for the next level.

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