The Colts have to make a move that shakes the bedrock of their organization, and it can be by way of trading to the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to select a quarterback. That's precisely what they do here.
And what are the Raiders going to do at quarterback? Veteran route? Tom Brady? Or will they look to the draft for their next franchise passer? In this mock, Las Vegas addresses the position in Round 1 with a highly talented prospect. And adding a supremely gifted quarterback to the roster is probably needed given the presence of Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert in the division.
Also in this mock, there's not a No. 22 pick, as that's the selection the Dolphins forfeited due to tampering violations.
One other thing, and this is important: The draft order below is now the official order through pick No. 18. Picks No. 19 through 32 are the playoffs teams and based on regular-season records.
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Mock Trade from
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 1
I'm kicking off the first stage of draft season with a trade involving the No. 1 overall pick. Bears GM Chris Ballard can't wait around anymore. I don't think Colts owner Jim Irsay wants another experience with a veteran passer either. Colts move up to get an athletic, super-poised passer in Young.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
The Texans have a long history of picking edge rushers near or at the top of the draft. Anderson is a high-floor, All-Pro-upside type at the defensive end spot.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
Carter is the ideal replacement for the retiring J.J. Watt. He's a long, hyper-athletic interior rusher who disruptive on three downs.
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Mock Trade from
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 4
In the slide back, the Bears get this pick -- the Colts' second and third-round picks in 2023 and a first and second and fifth in 2024. Skoronski isn't a Tristan Wirfs-esque tackle, but has quality athleticism and tremendous pass-protection film in 2022.
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From
Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 5
The Seahawks have to add more athleticism and beef to the interior of their defensive line. Bresee is a specimen who can wreak havoc at any position up front.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 6
Jared Goff was fantastic down the stretch in 2022, but the Lions pick Stroud, believing they won't be picking this high again for a while. Stroud has major upside.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
At this point, I can't envision Tom Brady joining Josh McDaniels with the Raiders in a division with Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert. Vegas will be deeply involved in the draft class of quarterbacks, and Levis has a big-time skill set.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
The Falcons defense has a giant void on the outside rusher position, and Wilson is a huge, athletic specimen with serious pass-rush ability.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
The Panthers need to look to the draft for their next quarterback. Richardson can sit for a little behind Sam Darnold before eventually taking over. He's a monstrous talent.
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 1 - Pick 10
A big, long edge-setting specialist with pass-rushing upside. That's who Murphy is, and it's the prototype the Eagles like at the defensive end spot.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
The Titans need to bolster the offensive line, and Torrence looks like the physical specimen at guard who could ultimately land this high. His run-blocking prowess will pique the interest of Tennessee's coaching staff.
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From
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 12
Johnston is a major vertical threat given his size and build-up speed. The Texans have to get better in the receiver room, especially if Brandin Cooks is moved in the offseason.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
Could the Jets be major players on the veteran QB market? I think they will. So for the draft, they build the offensive line with Johnson, a super-steady tackle prospect.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Hunter Henry has been a favorite target of Mac Jones, but that shouldn't stop Bill Belichick from targeting Mayer in Round 1. Mayer is such a talented receiving weapon at tight end.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
More receiving help for Aaron Rodgers with Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb set for free agency. Addison is a dynamic route runner with a high floor.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
The Commanders could use more high-end talent at the outside cornerback position, and Porter is a long, disruptive defender.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
Smith's tenacity as an outside press corner fits what the Steelers want out of their defensive backs.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
Simpson is a highly athletic, three-down linebacker with some outside pass-rushing juice. He'd be a fun addition to the Lions defense, a unit that played better down the stretch.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
The Buccaneers continue to fortify the blocking contingent with the pass-pro specialist from Oklahoma.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
The Seahawks get a high-energy, bendy outside rusher who knows how to use his hands to beat blockers.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
Branch is a do-everything defensive back who'd give the Jaguars more game-changing ability on the back end.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
The Giants are glad to stop Smith-Njigba's fall here to give Daniel Jones another receiving weapon.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
The Ravens get a lengthy, athletic perimeter corner for their already stout defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
He's coming off an injury, but the Chargers bet on his athleticism and impressive size at the tight-end spot.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
Sanders is a long and physical, off-ball/edge-rusher hybrid. He can help replace Anthony Barr and/or Leighton Vander Esch if the latter isn't re-signed.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
More secondary talent for the Bengals with Ringo, who's best in a Cover 3 role where he can focus on playing the football in the air.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
The Vikings add youth to the outside pass-rushing group with the feisty and athletic Ojulari.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 29
Vorhees is an NFL-ready interior blocker who'd be a welcomed addition on the interior for the Broncos, especially if Dalton Risner isn't re-signed.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
This strays from the "type" the Bills have liked at receiver of late, but Washington would provide Buffalo with serious YAC capabilities because of his strength and unshaken equilibrium through contact.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
The Chiefs get a menacing, wide-bodied interior rusher to pair with Chris Jones.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
Robinson running behind the league's best offensive line? Sounds like a blast for Philadelphia. Not so much for Eagles opponents.
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