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2023 NFL Draft Goals – Picks 17-32

Walt13 mins
Posted April 21, 2023.
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What does every team need to accomplish in the 2023 NFL Draft? We’ll look at each team’s goals on this page, as well as possible selections for each squad. Also see how the goals are being addressed in the 2023 NFL Mock Draft (will be updated tomorrow).

Back to 2023 NFL Draft Goals: Picks 1-16.




  1. Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers:
    The Steelers figure to make a big leap in Kenny Pickett’s second year. However, this would require the team to plug some big holes, including left tackle and cornerback. Some other defensive upgrades would be welcome as well.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    17. Joey Porter Jr., CB
    32. Mazi Smith, DT
    49. Jalin Hyatt, WR
    80. Antonio Johnson, S
    120. Andre Carter, DE/OLB

  2. Detroit Lions Detroit Lions:
    The Lions have the tools to make a Super Bowl run this year, so they need to acquire players who can help them win this year. This includes an elite running back, a talented cornerback, and an upgrade at linebacker. Going with the best player available in early rounds makes the most sense.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    6. Will Anderson, DE
    18. Bijan Robinson, RB
    48. Jack Campbell, LB
    55. Luke Musgrave, TE
    81. Jaylon Jones, CB



  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
    It would be in the Buccaneers’ best interest to tank for the 2024 NFL Draft, where they can potentially obtain either Caleb Williams or Drake Maye. With Tom Brady and some other veterans gone, Tampa Bay won’t be competitive this year, so the front office should be focusing on high-upside players for the long haul.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    19. Broderick Jones, OT
    50. Drew Sanders, LB
    82. Ade Adebawore, DE

  4. Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks:
    The 49ers lost some talent this offseason, so the Seahawks might be able to make a run and challenge them for the divisional title. To do so, they’ll need to make huge upgrades to their pass rush, which was very weak last year. Finding other defensive linemen to help in run support would be crucial as well.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    5. Will Anderson, DE
    20. Myles Murphy, DE/DT
    37. Mazi Smith, DT
    52. Jalin Hyatt, WR
    83. Sam LaPorta, TE
    123. Jaxon Kirkland, G



  5. Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins:
    The Dolphins are capable of winning the Super Bowl if Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy. That’s a big “if,” however. To make sure Tagovailoa stays on the field, Miami will need to continue to improve its offensive line. Some defensive help is needed as well, but the pass protection trumps everything.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    51. Steve Avila, C/G
    84. Gervon Dexter, DT

  6. San Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Chargers:
    The Chargers didn’t improve their coaching staff this offseason, so another disastrous finish seems like it’s in the cards. To prevent this from happening, the Chargers will need to find depth behind players who spent way too much time on the injury report last year, namely Joey Bosa and the two receivers. The Chargers must also finally fix their defensive tackles and linebacking corps so their run defense doesn’t struggle again (28th in 2022).

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    21. Jordan Addison, WR
    54. Bryan Bresee, DT
    85. Derick Hall, DE/OLB
    125. Mekhi Garner, CB



  7. Baltimore Ravens Baltimore Ravens:
    The Ravens signed Odell Beckham Jr., but that can’t be the only upgrade they make to their receiving corps this offseason. Fixing that position is the greatest priority, but the Ravens have plenty of other glaring needs, as they’ve lost talent on the offensive line, defensive line and secondary this offseason.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    22. Zay Flowers, WR
    86. Dawand Jones, OT
    124. Julius Brents, CB

  8. Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings:
    Minnesota’s front office must focus on upgrading receiver, linebacker, and cornerback. The rest of the roster has loads of talent, but these three areas are hurting in the wake of recent departures. Also, the Vikings must refrain from making trades after last year’s debacle.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    23. Jordan Addison, WR
    87. Cam Mitchell, CB
    119. Trenton Simpson, LB



  9. Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars:
    The Jaguars made a big leap in Doug Pederson’s first year. They’re now in full control of the division, but they must look past the AFC South and focus on how to defeat the Chiefs, Bills, and Bengals. Fixing their defense is a must, especially when it comes to the secondary and pass rush. Finding some offensive line help to protect Trevor Lawrence will be essential as well.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    24. Christian Gonzalez, CB
    56. Quan Martin, S
    88. Ryan Hayes, G/OT
    121. Zach Harrison, DE
    127. Anthony Johnson, CB

  10. New York Giants New York Giants:
    The Giants are dying for one of the top four receivers to fall to them at No. 25. That’s unlikely to happen, so they may have to trade up. If they don’t, they can settle on a back-seven player and one of the lesser wideouts in the second round. They also must improve their mediocre offensive line.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    25. Quentin Johnson, WR
    57. Daiyan Henley, LB
    89. Jarrett Patterson, C
    128. Jayden Reed, WR



  11. Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys:
    The Cowboys lost Amari Cooper and Dalton Schultz recently, so they need to acquire some play-makers to help Dak Prescott. Otherwise, they have some holes to plug in their defense, primarily at defensive tackle, linebacker, cornerback, and safety.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    26. Dalton Kincaid, TE
    58. Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor
    90. Zach Evans, RB
    129. Demarco Hellams, S

  12. Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills:
    The Bills need to do two things in order to prevent another major letdown in the playoffs. The first is to add some firepower around Josh Allen to improve their red-zone offense. The second is to find some depth behind Von Miller because the pass rush fell apart once Miller got hurt last year. Otherwise, the Bills need to improve their interior offensive line and linebacking corps.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    27. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB
    59. Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE/OLB
    91. Josh Downs, WR
    130. Jaxon Kirkland, G



  13. Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Bengals:
    The Bengals have a great roster without many holes. They’ll be looking for a tight end, cornerback and another offensive lineman, but otherwise, Cincinnati should draft the best player available to help put it over the top compared to the Chiefs and Bills.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    28. Dalton Kincaid, TE
    60. B.J. Ojulari, DE/OLB
    92. Sydney Brown, S
    131. Anthony Johnson, CB

  14. San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers:
    The 49ers won’t be on the clock until the 99th-overall pick, so they won’t be able to land a great prospect. What they’ll be able to do is replenish the depth they lost this offseason. Finding a new right tackle is essential as well because Mike McGlinchey was lost in free agency.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    99. Dawand Jones, OT
    101. Daniel Scott, S
    102. Kayshon Boutte, WR

  15. Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles:
    The Eagles’ Super Bowl window is wide open right now, so acquiring players who can help them win now is essential. Some positions they’ll be targeting are running back, defensive line, guard, and linebacker.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    10. Jalen Carter, DT
    30. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB
    62. Tyrique Stevenson, CB
    94. Demarvion Overshown, LB



  16. Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs:
    Coming off a Super Bowl victory, the Chiefs need to add the best players possible in order to repeat. They specifically need a receiver to replace JuJu Smith-Schuster, and a right tackle to go along with newly acquired Jawaan Taylor.

    Ideal 2023 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    31. Broderick Jones, OT
    63. Tyrique Stevenson, CB
    95. Devon Achane, RB
    122. Tucker Kraft, TE
    134. Byron Young, DE



    17. Back to 2023 NFL Draft Goals: Picks 1-16


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