Charlie Campbell’s 2023 NFL Mock Re-Draft: Round 2

Last update: Friday, April 28, 2023.

This is a 2023 NFL Mock Re-Draft of Rounds 2 and 3 for Friday evening’s NFL Draft coverage. With all of the trades that will go down, I don’t expect to get many of these right, but it’s still fun to speculate where the top prospects will go on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Pittsburgh Steelers: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
The Steelers grab a replacement for Cam Sutton.

Overall, Porter was steady coverage in 2022 while recording 27 tackles and 11 passes broken up. However, he really did not provide any big plays and did not record an interception. Porter rotated in as freshman in 2020 and had a quality debut. In 2021, he collected 51 tackles, one interception, four passes broken up and one forced fumble. The son of legendary Steelers linebacker Joey Porter, Joey Porter Jr., has an NFL pedigree. The 6-foot-3, 193-pounder possesses excellent size and the upside to become an impactful player. Porter has freakishly long arms, which makes him a superb fit for press-man corner to take on big receivers.

Arizona Cardinals: Derick Hall, OLB, Auburn
The Cardinals could use more edge rush.

In 2022, Hall recorded 60 tackles, 6.5 sacks, an interception and two forced fumbles. He was a tough player for Auburn, but he has limitations for the NFL. The 6-foot-3, 254-pounder lacks the height, length, and weight to play on the edge as a pro. However, he could be a nice rotational pass rusher. Hall was an edge-rushing presence for the Tigers in 2021, recording nine sacks, 52 tackles and two forced fumbles.
Detroit Lions: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
The Lions had a superb first round, landing both a difference maker for their offense and their defense. Here, Detroit selects another potentially impactful starter. The Lions could use a starting tight end, and Mayer is a good value at No. 34.

Mayer notched 67 catches in 2022 for 809 yards and nine touchdowns. He recorded 71 receptions for 840 yards and seven touchdowns in 2021. As a freshman, the 6-foot-5, 249-pound Mayer stepped in for Cole Kmet, and the Fighting Irish didn’t miss a beat in the transition. Mayer caught 42 passes for 450 yards and two touchdowns in 2020. He has a good skill set and the upside to produce more.

Indianapolis Colts: Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State
The Colts take a replacement for Stephon Gilmore.

Brents recorded 45 tackles, four interceptions and four passes broken up in 2022. Team sources say they like Brents, who impressed them in the early going of 2022. They feel he could he could be mid-round sleeper who ends up being a solid player. Brents had a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl. The 6-foot-3, 198-pounder is tall, long, physical, and has good feel. He faces some speed limitations, but he is pretty athletic for his size.
Los Angeles Rams: Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State
The Rams’ offensive line was terrible in 2022. They must improve their blocking to help Matthew Stafford.

Jones started at right tackle for the Buckeyes in 2022. For the NFL, that spot is his only fit. The 6-foot-8, 374-pounder has overwhelming size, but he could have issues with speed rushers. As a pro, Jones should drop some weight to improve his movement and stamina.

Seattle Seahawks: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
Bobby Wagner is back for another year, but the Seahawks could use a linebacker to develop and rotate with him.

Simpson notched 73 tackles, two forced fumbles, 2.5 sacks and three passes batted in 2022. Team sources say they like the size and speed with Simpson. He reminds some evaluators of Panthers linebacker/safety tweeter Jeremy Chinn. In 2021, Simpson recorded 65 tackles, six sacks and two passes broken up. He played well in 2020, recording 28 tackles, four sacks and one forced fumble.
Las Vegas Raiders: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
The Raiders add a quarterback who they could develop into their eventual starter.

Levis completed 65 percent of his passes in 2022 for 2,406 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He has a good skill set, but he has a lot of problems with interceptions, bad decision-making, taking bad sacks, and holding the ball too long. The 6-foot-4, 229-pounder has a cannon for an arm and easy velocity to push the ball downfield. Levis thrived running the Kentucky offense during 2021, completing 66 percent of his passes for 2,826 yards, 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He also had nine rushing touchdowns that season. For the NFL, Levis projects as a big-armed pocket passer, but he needs to cut down on the interceptions and become much faster at getting the ball out.

Carolina Panthers: Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss
D.J. Chark was a nice signing, but he is on a 1-year deal, while Terrace Marshall has yet to break out. Adam Thielen, meanwhile, is a declining veteran. Here’s a long-term receiver for Bryce Young.

Mingo put together a strong senior year and showed big improvement, going from 22 receptions for 346 yards and three touchdowns in 2021 to 51 catches for 861 yards and five scores in 2022. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Mingo has a strong build and is put together well for the NFL. He showed nice route-running and yards-after-the-catch skills over 2022. Some sources feel Mingo could be a solid second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft who ends up becoming a starting X receiver as a pro.
New Orleans Saints: Keion White, DE/OLB, Georgia Tech
The Saints grab more edge-rush talent after losing Marcus Davenport.

White put up 54 tackles and 7.5 sacks in 2022 and was a tough defender for the Yellow Jackets. The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder has quality size to go with speed and athleticism. White made it onto NFL teams’ preseason watch list mainly from his 2019 season at Old Dominion, when he collected 19 tackles for a loss, 62 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble, an interception and a pass batted. Old Dominion did not play football in 2020, and while White transferred to Georgia Tech for 2021, he missed the majority of the year with an injury. The missed time has left him a bit raw and in need of some development.

Tennessee Titans: Quan Martin, CB/S, Illinois
The Titans could use more safety talent.

The 5-foot-11, 194-pound Martin is a versatile defensive back who is a weapon in the secondary. He can play safety, nickel corner, or outside corner. Martin is a smooth athlete with instincts who put together really good tape during the 2022 season. On the year, he recorded 64 tackles, three interceptions, 11 passes broken up, one sack and two forced fumbles.
Green Bay Packers: Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
The Packers could use more tight end talent.

LaPorta recorded 58 receptions for 657 yards and a touchdown in 2022. A number of team sources say they really like LaPorta (6-3, 245) and think he could be a steal in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. LaPorta is a touch undersized, but definitely has the ability to contribute as a receiving tight end at the next level. That was given further proof at the combine, where LaPorta ran fast and looked fantastic at running routes. Teams think he could be a dangerous receiving tight end in the NFL. LaPorta totaled 53 catches for 670 yards and three touchdowns in 2021 after notching 27 receptions for 271 yards and a score in the shortened 2020 season.
New York Jets: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
The Jets could use more linebacker talent, and Sanders would be a good edge rusher in the sub package for them.

Sanders is in the running to be the top non-pass-rushing linebacker prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft, although he is dangerous quarterback hunter as well. The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder has big size to go along with quality speed and athleticism. Sanders also showed serious pass-rush ability as a junior with Arkansas. In 2022, he recorded 103 tackles, 9.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and five passes defended. Sanders was a 1-year wonder after serving as a backup at Alabama over 2020 and 2021, totaling 25 tackles and a sack across those two seasons.

When playing as a traditional linebacker, Sanders does not play downhill, but he is an explosive lightning bolt coming downhill when rushing the passer. Sanders has the speed and ability to become a three-down starter who could be a hybrid linebacker and pass rusher.
Atlanta Falcons: Matthew Bergeron, OT/G, Syracuse
Atlanta adds a guard to open holes for Bijan Robinson.

The 6-foot-5, 318-pound Bergeron is a nasty run blocker who can drive defenders out of their gaps and will block with some violence. He fields a serious mean streak and could be a superb right guard in the NFL. Bergeron has the physical talent to block as a tackle on the edge, but he is inconsistent with his technique, which leads to some painful mistakes in pass protection. Bergeron would definitely need developmental time if he stays at tackle. Moving inside to guard could make him a bigger force as a pro.

Green Bay Packers: Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
The Packers grab a speed receiver for Jordan Love.

Downs recorded 83 receptions for 929 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2022. The 5-foot-9, 171-pound could line up in the slot and be a dangerous speed receiver in the NFL. He was a good replacement for Dyami Brown in 2021 and was a reliable target for Sam Howell. In 2021, Downs caught 101 passes for 1,335 yards and eight touchdowns.
New England Patriots: Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama
The Patriots could use multiple young talents on their offensive line, and Steen could play tackle or guard for them. After playing for Bill O’Brien last year, Steen’s learning curve is reduced, so he could challenge to be a plug-and-play starter.

Steen was a 3-year starter at Vanderbilt before transferring to Alabama for his final season. The 6-foot-6, 321-pounder possesses excellent size for left tackle in the NFL. He was a rock-solid protector for Bryce Young while being a steady run blocker. Steen enters the next level with a ton of experience, having started 45 straight games while playing in the best competition in college football. Steen has the flexibility to start out his pro career at guard before moving to tackle.
Washington Commanders: Brian Branch, S, Alabama
Washington needs a safety upgrade.

Branch recorded 90 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2022. He was all over the field for the Crimson Tide as a safety and slot cornerback. Branch (6-0, 190) played well in 2021, showing size and cover skills while recording 55 tackles and nine passes broken up. In 2020, he had 27 tackles and two interceptions and seven breakups. Team sources think Branch could be a hybrid cornerback/safety similar to Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Detroit Lions: Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin
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 pass rusher on the inside.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami
The Steelers need cornerback help.

Stevenson (6-0, 198) is a big cornerback who has speed and upside. Team sources like Stevenson as a press-man corner and feel that he looked good in that technique in 2022. However, Stevenson had some uneven performances and displayed some issues at playing off-man coverage, which Miami made him do often. Sources say there are concerns with Stevenson’s character on and off the field. He is a bit of a love/hate prospect, with some having thought he could go in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft and others having him graded well into Day 2.

Stevenson recorded 25 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2022. He had 43 tackles, an interception and four pass breakups in 2021. He totaled 10 breakups and 47 tackles over 2020 and 2019.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State
The Bucs snag another linebacker.

Henley (6-2, 225) has flown under the radar, but team sources really like him. Henley recorded 106 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles, a pass broken up and an interception in 2022. In 2021, he showed serious coverage skills with four interceptions and three pass breakups while making 94 tackles. Evaluators like Henley’s sideline-to-sideline speed with the ability to function in the passing game. Some sources say Henley is similar to Jordyn Brooks when he was coming out of Texas Tech. Henley could end up being a nice value on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Miami Dolphins: Demarvion Overshown, ILB, Texas
Miami could use more linebacker talent.

In 2022, Overshown totaled 95 tackles, four sacks and five passes broken up. He recorded 74 tackles, two passes broken up and two sacks in 2021. In 2020, he totaled 60 tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and seven passes defended. Overshown is a fast linebacker with crazy track speed and athleticism. He can really run and has coverage potential, but the 6-foot-3, 229-pounder can get destroyed in the ground game and needs to get bigger, stronger and tougher for the NFL.
Seattle Seahawks: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
The Seahawks grab more cornerback talent to go with Tariq Woolen.

Ringo recorded 42 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2022. In 2021, he collected 34 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. The 6-foot-2, 207-pounder is a big cornerback who has good speed. Team sources think Ringo is big, fast, and can play the ball. However, they feel he has some serious stiffness that is going to be a problem in the NFL with preventing separation from shifty receivers who change direction well. That was illustrated in the SEC Championship Game, when Ringo looked helpless covering Malik Nabers and Kayshon Boutte. Ringo is press-man corner only for the NFL.
Chicago Bears: Adetomiwa Adebawore, DE, Northwestern
The Bears could use more defensive line talent.

In 2022, Adebawore totaled 38 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles. He has some ability, but possesses a tweener body type that could limit him for the NFL. Adebawore accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl and had a good week of practice in Mobile. He followed that up with an impressive combine performance. The 6-foot-2, 282-pounder racked up 4.5 sacks, 36 tackles, three passes batted and two forced fumbles in 2021.
Los Angeles Chargers: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
The Chargers add a tight end to help protect Justin Herbert and serve as a receiving contributor.

Washington was part of an incredible tight end room at Georgia that featured two players with rare skill sets in Brock Bowers and Arik Gilbert. While Bowers was the featured receiving tight end, the 6-foot-7, 264-pound Washington was a phenomenal blocker for the Bulldogs. In 2022, Washington caught 28 passes for 454 yards and two touchdowns, but those numbers would reasonably have been doubled at another school where Bowers would not have been able to suck up the lion’s share of the targets. In 2021, Washington totaled 10 catches for 154 yards and a touchdown. He had seven receptions for 166 yards in 2020. Washington has the potential to be an excellent starting Y tight end in the NFL who is a force as a blocker and a solid receiver.
Detroit Lions: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
Detroit grab an understudy for Jared Goff.

Team sources feel Hooker is a good worker with nice size, athleticism and intelligence. The 6-foot-3, 217-pounder has a quality arm alongside the ability to hurt defenses on the ground. At 24, Hooker is older, but that won’t bother teams significantly thanks to his great intangibles.

In 2022, Hooker completed 70 percent of his passes for 3,135 yards, 27 touchdowns and two interceptions. He also had 430 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Hooker played well against Florida and LSU, leading Tennessee to some big wins. He was phenomenal versus Alabama, leading the Volunteers to a legendary upset win. Late in the season, Hooker suffered a torn ACL that could delay him in the early going of his rookie season. Hooker broke out in 2021, flashing some ability while completing 68 percent of his passes for 2,945 yards, 31 touchdowns and three interceptions. The Virginia Tech transfer also ran for 620 yards and five touchdowns.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Cody Mauch, G, North Dakota State
The Jaguars take some offensive line talent.

Some team sources thought Mauch could be the 2023 NFL Draft’s version of Cole Strange as a small-school offensive lineman who snuck into the first round. At 6-foot-5, 302 pounds, Mauch has a lot of projections of playing guard in the NFL even though he predominantly played left tackle at North Dakota State. Mauch had a good week at the Senior Bowl. He needs to get stronger, but he is a tough football player. Mauch could compete at tackle or guard at the pro level.
New York Giants: Kendre Miller, RB, TCU
The Giants have a serious lack of depth at running back. Saquon Barkley may not sign a long-term deal, but even if he does, they need a quality back to rotate with him and carry the rushing offense in case Barkley has more injury issues. The team may never give him a long-term contract. They could franchise Barkley again in 2024 and let him leave in free agency after that.

A number of area scouts told WalterFootball.com that they think Miller (5-11, 215) has excellent instincts as a runner and were really impressed with his natural running ability. He is a downhill physical charger who has good contact balance, an ability to pick up yards after contact, and enters the next with fresh legs.

Miler averaged 6.2 yards per carry in 2022 for 1,342 yards and 17 touchdowns. He made 16 catches for 116 yards as well. While Miller handled the lead back role in 2022, in the previous two seasons, he only totaled 137 carries thanks to splitting touches with Zach Evans, among others. Miller could be a second-day or mid-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft who ends up being a nice value selection.
Dallas Cowboys: Steve Avila, C, TCU
The Cowboys grab more blocking for Dak Prescott.

Avila (6-4, 332) is a big center who also logged some starts at right tackle and right guard during his collegiate career. He is big and strong, but has a terrible body, according to team sources. Avila needs to get in better shape for the NFL.
Buffalo Bills: O’Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
The Bills want to get bigger, tougher, and meaner in the trenches. Here’s a plug-and-play starter for them.

Torrence blocked well for the Gators in 2022 and was especially a beast in the ground game. The 6-foot-5, 330-pounder is a load who generates movement as run blocker with surprising athleticism and quickness in pass protection. Torrence was a 3-year starter at La.-Lafayette, but after the 2021 season, he transferred to Florida to continue his playing career under the same head coach, Billy Napier. Team sources say Torrence plays well, but he has a terrible body that could be a big problem in the NFL.
Cincinnati Bengals: Tuli Tuipulotu, DE, USC
The Bengals go the best-player-available route and add some defensive line talent.

Tuipulotu was one of the most productive pass rushers in the nation during 2022, very consistently getting after the quarterback. For the year, he totaled 46 tackles, 13.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three passes broken up.

For the NFL, Tuipulotu is an interesting player. He has some serious twitch and explosion as a rusher. Tuipulotu can fire his gap and create some disruption with his burst to get behind the line. As a pro, he might be able to add some more weight to be an every-down defensive tackle, or he could potentially fit as a 4-3 defensive tackle and three-technique. He played inside somewhat for USC. Tuipulotu could end up as a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears: Joe Tippman, G/C, Wisconsin
The Bears add more offensive line talent.

Tippman (6-6, 317) was a tough starting center for the Badgers over the past few years. He had his best season in 2022, blocking effectively against the run and thriving in pass protection. Tippman only allowed one sack and five pressures over the year. It was his second straight quality year. He looks like a potential NFL starter at guard or center.
Philadelphia Eagles: Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
The Eagles grab more running back talent.

Achane (5-9, 188) lacks the size to be a three-down starter in the NFL, but he has the potential to be a backup runner and receiving back. Achane could be a nice mid-round value pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. As the replacement for Isaiah Spiller, Achane displayed deep speed and big-play ability for the Aggies in 2022. While Texas A&M’s offense struggled somewhat, Achane was explosive, including leading the Aggies to a win over Arkansas with 159 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown.

In 2022, Achane averaged 5.6 yards per carry for 1,102 yards and eight touchdowns. He also brought in 36 catches for 196 yards and two touchdowns. In 2021, he averaged seven yards per carry for 910 yards and nine touchdowns. That season, he caught 24 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown.
Kansas City Chiefs: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
The Chiefs grab more cornerback talent to go with Trent McDuffie.

Smith (6-1, 180) will keep South Carolina’s stream of cornerbacks for the next level alive in the 2023 NFL Draft after emerging as a potential starting pro corner. Team sources say Smith is fast and moves well to run the route and prevent separation. While Smith’s size is adequate, scouts say he has very long arms for a corner who is around 6 foot. Team sources, however, say Smith grabs too much, lacks twitch and explosion, and has some coverage limitations. They additional say his lack of twitch makes him a bad fit for zone, but they note he is really good in press man. In 2022, Smith totaled 27 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. He was one of the SEC’s best corners in 2021, recording 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes broken up.

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