NFL Mock Draft 2023 Saints add to defens

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NFL Mock Draft 2023 Saints add to defens

The first major puzzle of the 2023 NFL Draft is almost complete. Minus the Dolphins' selection being forfeited, after the 49ers and Bengals were eliminated in Sunday's conference championship games with the Eagles and Chiefs advancing to Super Bowl 57.That means the first-round order is now set from picks No. 1 through No. 30. This week's 10th edition of Sporting News '23 mock has some more changes before the bottom of the round, based on changing team needs and draft stock of particular prospects:With all that mind, here's the latest fresh look at early projections for the night of April 27 in Kansas City:BIG BOARD: 1. Chicago BearsWill Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama (6-4, 235 pounds)The Bears, picking first overall for the , shouldn't need to consider QB with the pa sing and running ceiling of big-armed Justin Fields. The ideal scenario is trading down for extra first-down selection power with a team looking to jump the Texans for a particular franchise QB. If the Bears stay, they should look to get familiar defensive pop. Anderson would give them a new Khalil Mack after also saying goodbye to Robert Quinn and Kurt Benkert Jersey Roquan Smith on the second level.MORE: 2. Houston TexansBryce Young, QB, Alabama (6-0, 194 pounds)For the Texans, after seeing enough of Davis Mills, quarterback must be the pick right away. Although they are no longer guaranteed to select their QB of choice, they must first answer the question of whether they prefer Young or Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. Here's thinking early that Young, with the pedigree that's helped Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones become NFL starters, will provide the right combination of pa sing upside and little bust factor based on his intangibles and proven production.MORE: 3. Arizona CardinalsJalen Carter, DT, Georgia (6-3, 310 pounds)The Cardinals also would have an easy pick to make here with J.J. Watt retiring and Zach Allen heading into free agency. Carter Randall Cobb Jersey is a dominant, disruptive force made to make a lot of plays as an NFL base 3-4 end. He po se ses Watt-like upside with pa s-rush potential.4. Indianapolis ColtsC.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State (6-3, 215 pounds)The Colts' reward for an absolute QB me s between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. They can land Stroud, a smart pocket pa ser with the right accuracy and intangibles to thrive as their true franchise replacement for Andrew Luck.5. Seattle Seahawks (from Broncos)Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson (6-5, 275 pounds)The Seahawks, after being eliminated in the wild-card round by the 49ers, should be thinking about boosting their defensive front seven with their extra higher first-rounder. Murphy has a great combination of explosivene s and instincts to maintain his pa s-rush production in Pete Carroll's scheme. MORE:6. Detroit Lions (from Rams)Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina (6-0, 188 pounds)The Lions got some improved play from 2020 first-rounder Jeff Okudah in coverage but struggled to find other answers on the perimeter. Smith is a physical, explosive Allen Lazard Jersey cover man for his size with the potential to become more polished, well-rounded and consistent.7. Las Vegas RaidersKelee Ringo, CB, Georgia (6-0, 205 pounds)The Raiders also would be in play for a quarterback here with Derek Carr set to be replaced, or they could look for more offensive skill help for Josh McDaniels' replacement veteran QB (Tom Brady?). But they also should about corner help with oft-injured Rock Ya-Sin heading into free agency and Nate Hobbs suited best for the slot. Ringo translates his size well into physical, aggre sive play.8. Atlanta FalconsParis Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State (6-6, 310 pounds)The Falcons can think defense here, too, but they also might be hard-pre sed to re-sign right tackle Kaleb McGary after his terrific breakout 2022 season. Should they let him walk for a bigger contract elsewhere, Johnson would be a plug-and-play replacement with his nimble pa s protection and run blocking upside.9. Carolina PanthersWill Levis, QB, Kentucky (6-3, 232 pounds)The Panthers need to clean up their QB situation after going from Baker Mayfield to P.J. Walker before circling back to Sam Darnold in a run-heavy offense. Levis represents a solid pocket pa ser with the arm, accuracy and quick release to thrive with the right support system.MORE:10. Philadelphia Eagles (from Saints)Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson (6-5, 300 pounds)The Eagles took beefy Jordan Davis to addre s their aging at defensive tackle in the first round last year and can get the ideal complementary prospect here. Bresee offers good technique and footwork as a run-stopper and also can boost the inside pa s rush. 11. Tenne see TitansMichael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame (6 Brett Favre Jersey -4, 251 pounds)The Titans need get some big, physical mismatch-created receiving help for Treylon Burks in their new offense. Mayer has the makeup coach Mike Vrabels should love with his moxie and toughne s and can be his version of George Kittle.12. Houston Texans (from Browns)Jordan Addison, WR, USC (6-0, 175 pounds)The Texans need to pair a dynamic pa s-catcher with their new franchise QB.Addison has a nice blend of field-stretching speed and after-the-catch quickne s to quickly develop into the go-to guy for Young.13. New York JetsJaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State (6-0, 197 pounds)The Jets have dynamic second-year Josiah Deguara Jersey playmakers in first-round wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall. They can use this pick to give their next starting quarterback (Aaron Rodgers?) a reliable, smooth weapon a la former Buckeyes Wilson and Chris Olave to be a versatile co No. 1.14. New England PatriotsTrenton Simpson, LB, Clemson (6-3, 225 pounds)The Patriots weren't bad on the second level, but they could be a little more dynamic all over the field. Simpson offers cla sic Bill Belichick versatility with his tough, speedy playmaking vs. run and pa s.15. Green Bay PackersQuentin Johnston, WR, TCU(6-4, 215 pounds)The Packers know much of their future at the position is tied to now second-year flashy playmakers Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs but they also know Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb are free agents.Johnston is an ideal size-speed prospect and also offers route-running savvy and good hands Getty Images 16. Washington CommandersNoah Sewell, LB, Oregon(6-3, 250 pounds)Cole Holcomb
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