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McShay's early 2023 NFL mock draft: Where could top prospects, five QBs land in Round 1?
Todd McShay makes way-too-early predictions on next year's first round, including landing spots for a handful of QBs, more talented receivers and potential star defenders.
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will be interesting to see how this list ages.
1. Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State*2. Detroit Lions
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama*3. New York Jets
Will Anderson Jr., DE, Alabama*4. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State*5. Atlanta Falcons
Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia*6. Carolina Panthers
Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida*7. Chicago Bears
Jordan Addison, WR, Pittsburgh*8. New York Giants
Will Levis, QB, Kentucky9. Seattle Seahawks
Tyler Van Dyke, QB, Miami*Van Dyke didn't consistently play like a first-rounder in nine starts last season, but the 6-foot-4, 224-pounder has the talent of a future franchise passer. The third-year sophomore just needs to take the next step this year. Seattle GM John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll seem to still legitimately like Drew Lock's potential as an NFL starter, but if the Seahawks have another disappointing season and another top-10 pick, they could be in the market for an upgrade.
10. Washington Commanders
Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama*11. Pittsburgh Steelers
Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State*
12. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)
Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia*
13. Las Vegas Raiders
Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern*
14. Minnesota Vikings
Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson*
15. New England Patriots
Noah Sewell, ILB, Oregon*
16. Miami Dolphins
Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson*
17. Tennessee Titans
Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame*
18. Indianapolis Colts
Derick Hall, DE, Auburn
19. Philadelphia Eagles
Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas*
20. Arizona Cardinals
Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah*
21. Baltimore Ravens
Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU*
22. Cincinnati Bengals
Trenton Simpson, ILB, Clemson*
23. Houston Texans (via CLE)
BJ Ojulari, DE, LSU*
24. Dallas Cowboys
Henry To'oTo'o, ILB, Alabama
25. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)
Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State*
26. Los Angeles Chargers
Zion Nelson, OT, Miami*
I actually had Nelson in my way-too-early mock this time last year, and he's back again after opting to return to Miami. Nelson has 33 starts and could be the answer opposite Rashawn Slater on the Chargers' offensive line.
27. Miami Dolphins (via SF)
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama*28. Detroit Lions (via LAR)
Tony Grimes, CB, UNC*
29. Green Bay Packers
Emil Ekiyor Jr., G, Alabama
30. Kansas City Chiefs
Nolan Smith, OLB, Georgia
31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Josh Downs, WR, UNC*
32. Buffalo Bills
Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma*