Brycen Tremayne, Stanford There was some concern over his frame, but he weighed in at 241 pounds in Mobile, Alabama, which assuaged some concerns about whether he could hold up at the next level (he was two pounds lighter at the combine). Health Update Age And Family. I like his potential. 30. Keilahn Harris, Oklahoma Baptist Linebacker Noah Sewell (148) was a tackling force in college, and now he'll get to try to blitz past his brother, Penei, in the NFC North. 19. Christopher Smith, Georgia At 6-foot-2 and 238 pounds, he is undersized, but you can't teach his physical traits. 63. At 6-foot-4 and 244 pounds, there aren't many quarterbacks in the history of the league with Richardson's size, speed and arm strength. Derick Hall, OLB, Auburn Kendre Miller, TCU Tyler Murray, Memphis, 1. Tanner Ingle, NC State He forced 25 missed tackles last season, the third most in the country for a wideout. 3. 34. Smith said Thursday night that Robinson is "a lot more than a running back," but that doesn't make this a good selection. We had connected New York with the offensive tackles in the class, but four already were off the board by the time it got on the clock at No. Minnesota went back to USC for cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (102) in Round 3. Will Anderson Jr., Alabama Luke Musgrave, Oregon State 2. 2 wideout behind Justin Jefferson. Will they go after veteran free agents in May instead? Murphy has a quick burst out of his stance and can close quickly off the corner. 111. 22. Color commentator Kirk Herbstreit revealed Monday he will not be able to work . Mel Kiper Jr. (/ k a p r /; born July 25, 1960) is an analyst covering American football for ESPN. With three picks in the top 50, the Steelers entered the draft with a real chance to come away with multiple new rookie starters. 26. Here we go, with the position-by-position rankings at the bottom (updated April 25, 10 p.m. De'Jahn Warren, Jackson State In the rest of Carthon's group, Peter Skoronski (11) was my top-ranked offensive lineman in the entire class, and running back Tyjae Spears (81) is extremely talented, assuming his medical reports check out. Jaquelin Roy, DT, LSU Morris was a little too inconsistent on tape; he is my No. Chuck Filiaga, Minnesota While I would have gone with Will Levis over Richardson, there's no denying the talent and traits the former Florida passer possesses. Ryan Miller, Furman Normally, I'd say that's amazing for the Texans, but they gave up a ton to make it happen, as I wrote Thursday night. He has a chance to go in the top 15 picks because teams always reach for edge rushers. I'll also mention a few of my favorite prospects in the class. Edge rusher Derick Hall (37) had 16 sacks over the past two seasons, but he went over a couple of other better pass-rushers. Cornerback Cam Smith (51) excelled in zone coverage in college, and he locked down SEC wideouts. 19. Calvin Avery, Illinois A.T. Perry (195), a 6-foot-3 wideout, had 26 touchdowns over the past two seasons. Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee 12. 34. Robert Soderholm III, VMI Tashawn Manning, Kentucky Malik Knowles, Kansas State In mid-March, he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing for his alleged role in a Jan. 15 car wreck that killed a former Georgia teammate and a recruiting staffer. Robert Ferrel, Washington State 20. Addison can run any route, and he can line up all across the formation. Jartavius Martin, S, Illinois Cameron Latu, Alabama This was a clear need area for the Jets. CJ Lewis, Bowling Green 2. The New England Patriots entered the 2023 NFL Draft with 11 picks, and . 1. He isn't going to get many sacks, but he'll eat up blockers. Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech 12. 20. Derius Davis, TCU Top needs entering the draft: CB, G/C, OT, QB, TE. This Carolina roster has a ways to go, especially after losing wideout DJ Moore as part of the trade with Chicago. Tank Dell, WR, Houston What helps Forbes is that he ran a lightning-fast 4.35-second 40-yard dash in Indianapolis (with an elite 1.48 10-yard split). Zach Harrison, DE, Ohio State D'Shawn Jamison, Texas One thing is for sure: The AFC South got much more interesting after this draft. Dallas did well. Ronnie Brown, Shepherd Andrei Iosivas (206) is a raw wideout from the Ivy League with sprinter's speed in a 6-foot-3 frame. 34. He's a polarizing prospect within the league, but he lit up the combine with his speed and physical ability. The longtime ESPN analysts will not cover this years draft in person. 51. Grant DuBose, Charlotte His 2022 tape is very solid. Offensive tackle Tyler Steen (65) has some interesting traits if he can improve his technique, and he might also move inside to guard. Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati 5 22 Related Topics ESPN Sports journalism Sports 22 comments Best Add a Comment 4t9rman 1 yr. ago 3. Chase Brown, RB, Illinois 88. 115. Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pitt He has great hands and can break tackles after the catch. He can play on third downs and stick to tight ends in coverage. And I'm a fan of what they did on the first two days of the draft. 1 pick. He also can get beat deep at times. 3. But the Falcons could get 90% of his production from Allgeier and a couple of Day 3 options. In L.A., he'll get reunited with two of his former wide receivers in Johnston and Davis. Running back Israel Abanikanda (143) likely is insurance for Breece Hall returning healthy, but Abanikanda was productive in college, tallying 21 scores last season. Schoonmaker will turn 25 as a rookie, so the question is about how much more room he has to develop. In his most recent mock prior to this one released on Wednesday, the draft . Xazavian Valladay, Arizona State Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa 31. I recapped Round 1 on Thursday night and Day 2 on Friday evening, but I'll dump all of my notes below. Simply put, my Covid vaccination decision is very specific to my own personal medical history. 19. If Baalke & Co. didn't go with a tackle in the first round, I thought they might go with a tight end. Jon Gaines II, UCLA Isaiah Moore, NC State Addison had 100 catches for 1,592 yards and 17 touchdowns at Pitt in 2021. 10. 112. ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App). Shaka Heyward, Duke 10. 4. Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin Did Steph Curry cook up the best Game 7 performance ever? Anton Harrison, Oklahoma That's a miss based on my list of pre-draft needs. Gonzalez started 18 games at Colorado -- including six as a true freshman in 2020 -- before transferring to Oregon before the 2022 season. Jadon Haselwood, Arkansas 9. 27. Top needs entering the draft: QB, CB, S, G/C, WR. Wideout Tre Tucker (100) went a round early. Chandler Zavala, G, NC State In a recent article by Kiper, he graded every team's draft class after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft. 87. Sam LaPorta, Iowa According to Kiper, its due to him being unvaccinated from COVID-19, citing medical issues as to why he hasnt received the vaccine. Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson 5. Thayer Thomas, NC State I would have taken other tight ends over Luke Schoonmaker (58), but he does have intriguing traits. ESPN requires its on-site employees get the COVID-19 vaccine and the NFL mandates that on-site reporters also get the jab . Kelee Ringo, Georgia Caleb Murphy, Ferris State Top needs entering the draft: DT, WR, TE, DE, G. This was an interesting draft for the Saints, who originally traded away their first-rounder last April then added one as a result of former coach Sean Payton getting hired by the Broncos. 26. Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State Camerun Peoples, Appalachian State This is a really solid team, though its success hinges a great deal on the health of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, . The NFL draft is finally here, and I have a new and improved set of Round 1 predictions before the fun begins Thursday night (8 p.m. 5. Siaki Ika (98) is a 335-pound run-plugger of a defensive tackle. JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN 13. I think Bradford could push for early playing time. Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford There were better players available at both spots. He's a hands catcher who can run the entire route tree, and he can make defenders miss after the catch. 72. 21. Top needs entering the draft: CB, OT, DE, OLB, TE. But this year, it will not be the case. 136. He is another rising prospect from the combine -- he ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and had a 41.5-inch vertical. So how did they fare? 25. I would have gone with Ji'Ayir Brown or Riley Moss over Sydney Brown (66) if I were taking a safety, but I don't have a huge issue with the Eagles preferring Brown. I thought Adebawore had a chance to go in the top 40 picks. 28. 27. 10, they could have made the move up one spot to get Jalen Carter, like the Eagles did, and fill their biggest hole. Alex Ward, UCF I actually have Darius Rush (138) as my 11th-best corner in the class, one spot below Brents. On Day 3, Houston added back a 2024 third-rounder in a deal with Philadelphia, which was a nice move. 147. 39. 23, they opted for a prospect who can make an immediate impact. 41. Ultimately, general manager Nick Caserio & Co. will talk about the prospects they added; but at this time next year, they could be in real trouble. Daniel Barker, Michigan State 7. Trenton Simpson (86) could be a steal; I had him ranked No. I'm moving Gibbs into my top 25 in these final rankings -- he has been my No. He has a knack for the incredible play -- he had 14 picks over the past three seasons. 97. Dylan Horton, DE, TCU Habakkuk Baldonado, Pitt Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Top needs entering the draft: RB, CB, S, TE, G. I was a little surprised by the Bengals' choice to take edge rusher Myles Murphy (28) in Round 1, if only because there were solid tight ends, safeties and cornerbacks available. 11. 9. The question is his weight -- he was just 166 pounds at the combine after being listed at 180 pounds in college. 2 running back since May, even before he played for Alabama. He had seven sacks and 15 total tackles for loss, showing explosion at the snap as a pass-rusher, taking on blockers and holding his ground in the run game. T.J. Bass, Oregon Three quarterbacks in the top four picks. If Young & Co. struggle, Chicago might have a top-five choice. He has smooth mechanics and good (not great) arm strength, and he can throw with touch to all levels of the field. All he does is make plays, though. Darnell Washington, Georgia Will Mallory, TE, Miami Will Levis, Kentucky In my two-round mock -- which came out just before Detroit dealt cornerback Jeff Okudah -- I gave this team a luxury pick at No. He can maneuver the pocket and throw on the run. YaYa Diaby, Louisville I mentioned this Friday night, but the Giants landed three of my top 45 prospects in the first two days of the draft. I have write-ups for the top 25 guys then lists for the rest. 10. 14 overall, the Patriots were in an interesting spot in this draft. 29. Ricky Stromberg, Arkansas The organization gave up a 2024 first-rounder and a 2025 second-rounder in the deal too, and it had just five picks in this draft. 4. NFL fans are the most passionate in all of sports and I can't wait for another great NFL Draft. The Cardinals might be rough this season, but there's hope next year and beyond. MJ Anderson, Iowa State 5. 14. Does he have flaws? Nick Saban & Co. used him as a stand-up outside linebacker, as a down defensive end and even at tackle, where he can blow up guards and centers at the snap. Ryan Hayes (238) is my 15th-ranked offensive tackle; I was surprised he lasted that late. Andrew Farmer, Lane He can break tackles or run by defensive backs. 18, the Lions did what great teams don't do, and that's reach for a need. He is undersized, but he tested well during combine workouts and had six interceptions last season. 8. Instant-impact rookies can come from any round, of course, but it's asking a lot to guarantee that any of these guys will play early and often. Paxton Brooks, Tennessee BJ Thompson, SF Austin 17. Andrew Vorhees, USC Eric Scott Jr., Southern Mississippi 8. 16. 4. As part of the trade with the Jets for Rodgers, Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst received pick Nos. Isaiah Foskey, DE, Notre Dame 8. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). 93. Go watch his tape against Alabama and Will Anderson Jr. -- he dominated a potential top-three pick. 127. 33. Owen Wright, Monmouth, 1. Brandon Kipper, Oregon State 7. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He averaged 155.7 rushing yards per game last season, and he can break tackles in the open field. Schefter and Herbstreit wont be involved in the broadcast at all, but Kiper Jr. will still be on the broadcast, just not from Las Vegas. Jacksonville ended up with six selections in the final two rounds, and my favorite was wideout Parker Washington (185), who has a chance to contribute early out of the slot. Lonnie Phelps Jr., Kansas Ronnie Hickman Jr., Ohio State Jayden Reed, Michigan State Kiper made the announcement on his Twitter page. Luke Wypler (190) actually is my third-ranked center; I thought he might go two rounds before Cleveland got him. That's small. Connor Galvin, Baylor While I didn't love the two running back picks, I'm having a hard time downgrading the rest of this class much. Sevyn Banks, LSU Jerrod Clark, Coastal Carolina 18. Anthony Johnson Jr., Virginia Dante Stills, West Virginia After missing all but two games last season because of injury, he was fantastic for the Terps in 2022, breaking up eight passes with an interception. 3. 11. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. reveals final 2023 NFL Draft grade for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. Myles Berry, East Carolina video for When should Pirates fans buy into this team? Dontayvion Wicks, Virginia Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford Devon Witherspoon, Illinois Nick Saldiveri (103) played mostly right tackle in college, but he likely will move inside to guard for New Orleans. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? Jacky Chen, Pace 9. Safety Jordan Battle (95) is extremely versatile; he started three years for Nick Saban's defense, so you know he has been well coached. The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner has an incredibly quick release. 18. 9. Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State I wouldn't love it, but I'd get the logic. Garrett Williams, Syracuse So how did they do? Austin Ajiake, UNLV AJ Finley, Ole Miss 18. 18. 25. Karl Brooks, DT, Bowling Green 43. Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida 13. Top needs entering the draft: TE, RB, WR, DT, K. After another early playoff exit that saw the offense sputter late in the season, the Cowboys fired coordinator Kellen Moore and promoted Brian Schottenheimer. 25. Blake Whiteheart, Wake Forest 58 overall on my Big Board and is ranked third at the position. Cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (157) was a value on my board, and I like the stash pick of guard Andrew Vorhees (229), who likely will sit out all of 2023 after a recent knee injury. 8 to Atlanta. Bryce Young, my top-ranked passer in this class, can be a superstar. And it's the receiving part that makes Gibbs such an intriguing prospect -- and could land him in Round 1. 25. Tyrick James, Tulane 19. I thought the Pats reached a little bit for linebacker Marte Mapu (76), but he is a solid player, so I'm not going to ding them much. For all three days, I will appear from my home studio in Maryland rather than onsite in Vegas as I am unvaccinated from Covid-19, Kiper tweeted. Richardson hasn't come close to his ceiling. 12. Patrick O'Connell, Montana 106. Jammie Robinson, Florida State Andre Carter II, Army This is how to support an inexperienced passer. Stetson Bennett, Georgia Flowers will make plays out of the slot, but he can line up outside too. With tight end Dalton Schultz leaving in free agency and running back Ezekiel Elliott getting cut, Dallas had holes at both positions heading into the draft, and I thought it could address each of them on the first two days. Quavian White, Georgia State I get that it's a need, but that's incredibly early, and I didn't even have him as the best kicker in the class. 23. Kiper has appeared on ESPNs draft coverage since 1984. Read more on the 2023 draft , 1. Austin Mock, Liberty 8. Check out the highlights that make Anthony Richardson one of the most exciting prospects of the 2023 NFL draft. The reality is this pick has some risk because we've never seen a pocket passer under 6 feet tall have consistent success at the NFL level; Young is 2 inches shorter than Drew Brees. 6. The Seahawks struck gold with cornerback Tariq Woolen and found solid rookie starters in offensive tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas and running back Kenneth Walker. I still have questions about the receivers on this depth chart, but maybe Carthon can work some magic in the veteran market after the draft. Kearis Jackson, Georgia, David Durden, West Florida 84. Starling Thomas V, UAB 12. And then we saw him at his best as he threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns in the narrow loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinals. 94. ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. changes his mind in more ways than one regarding the Buffalo Bills in his final mock ahead of the 2023 NFL draft. I was surprised he was still available in Round 3. Jake Witt (236) is an intriguing dart throw in Round 7; he is my 17th-ranked offensive tackle. He had a lot of fans inside the NFL. This definitely fills holes, and Belichick had a few extra picks with which to work. 7. Plus, if you're comparing arm length, he has almost four inches on Skoronski. Viliami Fehoko, San Jose State I've adjusted my rankings based on on-field workouts and athletic testing at the combine, numbers we've gotten from pro day workouts and buzz I've heard from NFL scouts, coaches and execs. 142. DJ Johnson, Oregon Tyjae Spears, Tulane They at least were able to get something for 2020 second-rounder D'Andre Swift, who was traded to the Eagles on Saturday; the Gibbs pick made him expendable. 24. Brian Branch, S. Alabama Jordan Battle, S, Alabama Overall, if Murphy develops into an every-down player, we could be looking at an A class in a few years. Most of Smith-Njigba's work came from the slot in 2021 -- all but eight of his catches came while aligned there. Jonathan Cruz, Mississippi State Nesta Jade Silvera, Arizona State 7. Jacob Copeland, Maryland In order to minimize altered plans, last year's draft was held in Cleveland, with Vegas being awarded the event in 2022. Clayton Tune, Houston 7. Emari Demercado, TCU 36. I appreciate my colleagues, particularly the production staff and my fellow commentators, for their support and flexibility. He fits the mold of what NFL teams want from their "move" tight ends. Malik Knowles, Kansas State And I have to say, I'm impressed by several of the prospects general manager Andrew Berry landed. Joe Tippmann, C, Wisconsin Sidy Sow, Eastern Michigan Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Chris Ojoh, New Mexico State 8. 38. 12. 15. NFL draft: Biggest potential steals in this year's class. 1. Check out this show of force in the SEC title game against LSU. 31. Trevor Downing, Iowa State With their top two picks going to Seattle as the last remnants of the Russell Wilson trade -- and another first-rounder, acquired for edge rusher Bradley Chubb, going to New Orleans for coach Sean Payton -- it was a step to get ahead of their biggest needs. 170, as well. Hendon Hooker, Tennessee 5. Robert Mitchell, NC Central 24. Which teams actually got value with their picks? Cornerback Deonte Banks (24) was consistently impressive when I watched his 2022 tape, and he stuck to receivers in man coverage. 46. Deonte Banks, Maryland DaShaun White, Oklahoma 83. Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State I mentioned defensive end as a need, and the Lions didn't address it at all in this class; they had just two Day 3 picks. He joins two other anchors who wont be in attendance for ESPN, as Adam Schefter will miss the draft altogether to attend his sons college graduation in Michigan. 19. James Patterson, Buffalo Jordan McFadden, Clemson Linebacker Dee Winters (216) went about 60 picks after I thought he would. This class is lifted up by those first three picks, which all fit positions of need. But he has a high ceiling, and I think he could thrive with pro talent around him. Now he just needs to find a team that values him, because he's a three-down back. 8. 8. Instead, he will broadcast live. Running back Devon Achane (84) could be one of the steals of the draft. "I completely support everyone determining what's best for their individual circumstance and recognize the value of vaccines,"Kiper said in thestatement. Adetomiwa Adebawore, DT, Northwestern I had Smith in my top 25 during the season, before he tore his right pectoral muscle and missed the rest of the season. 55. Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina Jammie Robinson, S, Florida State Truman Jones, Harvard Chicago had been connected with Darnell Wright (9) for months -- I matched this one in my two-round mock draft -- mostly because of its gaping void at right tackle. Evan Hull, Northwestern He's explosive off the line of scrimmage. 6. Kaleb Hayes, BYU Kei'Trel Clark, Louisville 10. 64. His arm is more than good enough for him to be a great NFL signal-caller. The Packers sent back No. 19. 32. He had an up-and-down season, throwing 17 touchdown passes and nine interceptions while running for nine scores. Thayer Thomas, NC State, 1. Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. I don't see NFL starter traits for quarterback Jaren Hall, but he was extremely productive over the past two years. He is my No. They flipped the script in Rounds 2 and 3, however, and I thought they had a really nice Friday. Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan A year later, all the Seahawks had coming into this draft was four more picks in the first two rounds, thanks to the last of the Russell Wilson trade haul. Jadakis Bonds, Hampton Rashee Rice, WR, SMU Utah often used him out of the slot, and he torched safeties trying to cover him. Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee Top needs entering the draft: CB, OT, ILB, WR, DT. Brad Robbins, Michigan On Day 3, I liked edge rusher Jose Ramirez (196) as a late flier and tight end Payne Durham (171) as an upside play to find a pass-catcher. At No. The Vikings got just two defensive snaps from rookie safety Lewis Cine, last year's first-round pick, and they entered this draft without a second-rounder because it was dealt for tight end T.J. Hockenson last fall. 6. The guy is without question the g.o.a.t. Off-ball linebacker Jack Campbell is No. 28. Kobie Turner, Wake Forest Isaiah McGuire, Missouri 5. Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. announced Monday he wont be in Las Vegas covering the NFL Draft this month because he is unvaccinated and instead will provide commentary from his home studio. Nick Herbig, LB, Wisconsin There were a few significant reaches in this New Orleans class, which drops it to the lowest tier of these grades. That's why I was always confused by the rumblings they could pass on a quarterback at No. He'll be a nice backup for Matthew Stafford, but I'm not sure how high his ceiling is overall. Upgrade to a Disney Bundle plan and start streaming something for everyone today! Wilson, Quincy He's explosive at the snap and finishes well around the ball, even though he had just six career sacks. He can take a jet sweep to the house. 132. Young can maneuver the pocket and scramble better than Brees, but Young isn't a great runner like Kyler Murray, who also is 5-foot-10. Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke made two trades down in Round 1, acquiring extra fourth-, fifth- and seventh-round picks in the process. 7. 15. 91. Ryan Swoboda, UCF 131. He was born on the 25th of July in 1960. I don't know that Carter Warren (120) is a candidate to play as a rookie. Colby Wooden (116) is a tweener defensive lineman who is a little too undersized right now to play as a 3-technique as a rookie. 13. Tavius Robinson, DE, Ole Miss I thought the Saints reached a bit for edge rusher Isaiah Foskey (40) on Day 2, and I would have preferred running back Devon Achane over Kendre Miller (71). 20. He led the FBS in broken tackles forced per game (4.1) and averaged 112.7 rushing yards per game. This roster needs a lot of work, and general manager Monti Ossenfort has his work cut out for him. Brenton Strange, Penn State Chamarri Conner, Virginia Tech 9. Licht did a good job this weekend. Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia Tarique Milton, Texas Collin Duncan, Mississippi State Ahofitu Maka, UTSA Justin Shorter, Florida Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State 75. On the April 19th, draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. announced plans for his eventual retirement on ESPN's NFL Live broadcast. This team made a surprise playoff run in 2022, and after it snagged two rookie starters in Round 1, it is primed to compete again in the NFC. Jacob Slade, Michigan State, J-Min Pelley, Calgary (Canada) Trevor Reid, Louisville K.J. 96. Nico Bolden, Kent State. 33. Brett Neilon, USC The Eagles might have gotten a premier edge rusher at the end of Round 1. Jordan Howden, Minnesota 11. 40. He had five sacks last season, but he put up 11.5 in 2021 and 10.5 in 2020, so he has a history of production. Top needs entering the draft: CB, OT, WR, TE, OLB. 7. Warren McClendon, Georgia We know Wilson had a horrid Year 1 in Denver, but is there reason for optimism now with Payton on board?