{"id":139813,"date":"2023-04-12T11:00:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T15:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=139813"},"modified":"2023-04-13T21:05:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T01:05:35","slug":"2023-three-round-nfl-mock-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/04\/12\/2023-three-round-nfl-mock-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Three Round NFL Mock Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

After most of free agency has shook out, one blockbuster trade and some contract disputes, the NFL community is less than one month away from the 2023 NFL Draft. Team needs are mostly finalized and with that in mind, let’s dive into a 2023 Three Round NFL Mock Draft.<\/p>\n

2023 NFL Draft Profiles<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

2023 Three Round NFL Mock Draft<\/h2>\n

First Round<\/h3>\n

1. Bryce Young, QB Panthers<\/h4>\n

The Panthers are all in on a quarterback, and right now it’s a coin flip between Young and the number two pick.<\/p>\n

Bryce Young NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

2. C.J. Stroud, QB Texans<\/h4>\n

Arguably the safest quarterback prospect, Stroud will look to give the Texans some life in 2023.<\/p>\n

C.J. Stroud NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Will Anderson, EDGE Cardinals<\/h4>\n

Anderson is the best defender in this class with no known off-the-field issues.<\/p>\n

Will Anderson NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

4. Anthony Richardson, QB Colts<\/h4>\n

Colts fans get a cyborg hit with the super soldier serum at quarterback.<\/p>\n

Anthony Richardson NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

5. Jalen Carter, DT Seahawks<\/h4>\n

Some mocks may have Carter slide, but the Seahawks have a need and the luxury to swing twice in the first round.<\/p>\n

Jalen Carter NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

6. Devon Witherspoon, CB Lions<\/h4>\n

The Lions immediately upgrade at corner and help their pass defense.<\/p>\n

Devon Witherspoon NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

7. Peter Skoronski, OL Raiders<\/h4>\n

With the top three quarterbacks off the board, the Raiders don’t reach and put their faith in Jimmy G.<\/p>\n

8. Tyree Wilson EDGE Falcons<\/h4>\n

Wilson alone had half as many sacks<\/a> as the whole Falcons team in 2022.<\/p>\n

Tyree Wilson NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

9. Paris Johnson Jr., OT Bears<\/h4>\n

What an off-season for the Bears. No further comments.<\/p>\n

Paris Johnson NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

10. Nolan Smith, EDGE Eagles<\/h4>\n

Smith in the right defense could be discounted Micah Parsons.<\/p>\n

Nolan Smith NFL Draft Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

11. Quentin Johnston, WR Titans<\/h4>\n

The Titans definitely have a type and grab another big, strong, fast wideout in this NFL mock draft.<\/p>\n

12. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR Texans<\/h4>\n

The Texans have their best QB-WR combination since Deshaun Watson left town.<\/p>\n

Jaxon Smith-Njigba NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

13. Will Levis, QB Jets<\/h4>\n

What if the Jets change their mind on Aaron Rodgers?<\/p>\n

Will Levis NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

14. Christian Gonzalez, Patriots<\/h4>\n

The Patriots pick the best player on the board in this NFL mock draft, which feels wrong.<\/p>\n

Christian Gonzalez NFL Draft Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

15. Darnell Washington, TE Packers<\/h4>\n

Someone open a GoFundMe page for the defensive coordinator that has to worry about Washington, Watson, Doubs, and their stable of running backs.<\/p>\n

Darnell Washington NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

16. Deonte Banks, CB Commanders<\/h4>\n

Trying to predict this organization’s next move is the gift that keeps on giving.<\/p>\n

Deonte Banks NFL Draft Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

17. Joey Porter Jr., CB Steelers<\/h4>\n

Imagine if a Steelers legend had a son that plays a position of need for Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

18. Calijah Kancey, DT Lions<\/h4>\n

The Lions have to address their defense, and they double-dip in the first round.<\/p>\n

19. Myles Murphy, EDGE Buccaneers<\/h4>\n

The Buccaneers after Tom Brady start from the ground up.<\/p>\n

Myles Murphy NFL Draft Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

20. Zay Flowers, WR Seahawks<\/h4>\n

Flowers is a Tyler Lockett understudy to take this offense to the next level in this NFL mock draft.<\/p>\n

\u00a021. Jordan Addison, WR Chargers<\/h4>\n

Any wide receiver that goes to L.A. needs to be on fantasy radars in 2023 and beyond.<\/p>\n

Jordan Addison NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

22. Jalin Hyatt, WR Ravens<\/h4>\n

The preeminent deep threat in this wide receiver class, Baltimore finally replaces Hollywood Brown.<\/p>\n

Jalin Hyatt NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

23. Lukas Van Ness, EDGE Vikings<\/h4>\n

This dude looks like he was pulled out of a movie casting to play football.<\/p>\n

Lukas Van Ness NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

24. Brian Branch, S Jaguars<\/h4>\n

Trevor Lawrence can take care of the offense, Brian Branch will take care of the defense.<\/p>\n

Brian Branch NFL Draft Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

25. O’Cyrus Torrence, OG Giants<\/h4>\n

The Giants identity is rushing the ball, and they add a road grader in Torrence in this NFL mock draft.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Cyrus Torrence NFL Draft Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

26. Michael Mayer, TE Cowboys<\/h4>\n

Goodbye Dalton Schultz, hello Michael Mayer.<\/p>\n

Michael Mayer NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

27. Bryan Bresee, DT Bills<\/h4>\n

Previously touted as a lock for the first round, Bresee feels like a solid value this late.<\/p>\n

Bryan Bresee NFL Draft Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

28.\u00a0 Dalton Kincaid, TE Bengals<\/h4>\n

This is the best tight end class since 2017, and has the same number of tight ends selected in the first round.<\/p>\n

Dalton Kincaid NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

29. Darnell Wright, OT Saints<\/h4>\n

The Saints feel they are perpetual competitors, and grab a tackle to help win the easiest division in football.<\/p>\n

Darnell Wright NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

30. Bijan Robinson, RB Eagles<\/h4>\n

The Eagles collect the final infinity stone to their unstoppable offense.<\/p>\n

Bijan Robinson NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

31. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB Chiefs<\/h4>\n

Gibbs provides the perfect balance to Isaiah Pacheco, and is who the Chiefs thought Clyde Edwards-Helaire was.<\/p>\n

Jahmyr Gibbs NFL Draft Profile<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Second Round<\/h3>\n

32. Dawand Jones<\/a> OT Steelers<\/p>\n

33. Anton Harrison<\/a> OT Texans<\/p>\n

34. Broderick Jones<\/a> OT Cardinals<\/p>\n

35. Will Mcdonald<\/a> EDGE Colts<\/p>\n

36. Felix Anudike Uzomah<\/a> EDGE Rams<\/p>\n

37. Mazi Smith<\/a> DT Seahawks<\/p>\n

38. Hendon Hooker<\/a> QB Raiders<\/p>\n

39. Adetomiwa Adebawore EDGE Panthers<\/p>\n

40. Tuli Tuipulotu<\/a> EDGE Saints<\/p>\n

41. B.J. Ojulari<\/a> EDGE Titans<\/p>\n

42. Cam Smith<\/a> CB Jets<\/p>\n

43. Sam Laporta<\/a> TE Jets<\/p>\n

44. Josh Downs<\/a> WR Falcons<\/p>\n

45. Keeanu Benton<\/a> DT Packers<\/p>\n

46. Drew Sanders<\/a> LB Patriots<\/p>\n

47. Devon Achane<\/a> RB Commanders<\/p>\n

48. Steve Avila OG Lions<\/p>\n

49. Jack Campbell<\/a> LB Steelers<\/p>\n

50. Matthew Bergeron<\/a> OT Buccaneers<\/p>\n

51. Daiyon Henley<\/a> LB Dolphins<\/p>\n

52. John Michael Schmitz<\/a> C Seahawks<\/p>\n

53. Tyrique Stevenson CB Bears<\/p>\n

54. Luke Musgrave<\/a> TE Chargers<\/p>\n

55. Sidney Brown S Lions<\/p>\n

56. Luke Wypler<\/a> IOL Jaguars<\/p>\n

57. Michael Wilson<\/a> WR Giants<\/p>\n

58. Zach Charbonnet<\/a> RB Cowboys<\/p>\n

59. Nick Herbig LB Bills<\/p>\n

60. Julius Brents CB Bengals<\/p>\n

61. Joe Tippman<\/a> C Bears<\/p>\n

62. Antonio Johnson<\/a> S\/CB Eagles<\/p>\n

63. Rashee Rice<\/a> WR Chiefs<\/p>\n

Third Round of NFL Mock Draft<\/h3>\n

64. Karl Brooks DL Bears<\/p>\n

65. Cody Mauch<\/a> OL Texans<\/p>\n

66. Nathaniel Dell<\/a> WR Cardinals<\/p>\n

67. Isaiah Foskey<\/a> EDGE Broncos<\/p>\n

68. Emmanuel Forbes CB Broncos<\/p>\n

69. Tanner McKee<\/a> QB Rams<\/p>\n

70. Garrett Williams CB Raiders<\/p>\n

71. Andre Carter EDGE Saints<\/p>\n

72. Blake Freeland<\/a> OT Titans<\/p>\n

73. Jaelyn Duncan<\/a> OT Texans<\/p>\n

74. Clark Phillips CB Browns<\/p>\n

75. Tank Bigsby<\/a> RB Falcons<\/p>\n

76. A.T. Perry<\/a> WR Patriots<\/p>\n

77. Cedric Tillman<\/a> WR Rams<\/p>\n

78. Keion White<\/a> EDGE Packers<\/p>\n

79. Moro Ojomo\u00a0DL Colts<\/p>\n

80. Jaylon Jones<\/a> CB Steelers<\/p>\n

81. K.J. Henry EDGE Lions<\/p>\n

82. Eli Ricks CB Buccaneers<\/p>\n

83. Tyler Steen<\/a> OT Seahawks<\/p>\n

84. Tyjae Spears<\/a> RB Dolphins<\/p>\n

85. Kendre Miller<\/a> RB Chargers<\/p>\n

86. Chandler Zavala<\/a> C Ravens<\/p>\n

87. Marvin Mims<\/a> WR Vikings<\/p>\n

88. Riley Moss CB Jaguars<\/p>\n

89. Kobie Turner DT Giants<\/p>\n

90. Jarrett Patterson OG Cowboys<\/p>\n

91. Dorian Williams<\/a> LB Bills<\/p>\n

92. Sean Tucker<\/a> RB Bengals<\/p>\n

93. Jonathan Mingo<\/a> WR Panthers<\/p>\n

94. Andrew Vorhees OG Eagles<\/p>\n

95. DeMarvion Overshown<\/a> LB Chiefs<\/p>\n

96. D.J. Turner CB Cardinals<\/p>\n

97. Tucker Kraft<\/a> TE Commanders<\/p>\n

98. Jartavious Martin S Browns<\/p>\n

99. Israel Abanikanda<\/a> RB 49ers<\/p>\n

100. Trey Palmer<\/a> WR Raiders<\/p>\n

101. Colby Wooden DT 49ers<\/p>\n

102. Jammie Robinson<\/a> S 49ers<\/p>\n

Main Photo: Gary Cosby Jr. – USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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