The Seahawks are cooking with Geno Smith at quarterback and a bunch of rookies. Imagine that. With it looking more likely Smith is the quarterback of the future in Seattle, in this mock, Pete Carroll and John Schneider get him another talented wideout to pair with DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
No one knows what New England has in store at the quarterback position. Regardless of whether it's Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe in 2023, the club needs more pass-catching help.
The draft order below is based upon reverse Super Bowl odds from SportsLine. There's no No. 20 pick in this mock, as the Dolphins forfeited it for integrity of the game violations. Let's get to it.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Back to Stroud landing in Houston. Davis Mills isn't a brutal quarterback. He's just not "it." Stroud very well could be.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
The Lions have plenty of roster problems, but the quarterback spot has to be addressed. Young is small but has major upside.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
While the offense needs a lot, the Bears cannot go wrong with Anderson here. Anderson and Dominique Robinson would be a fun young tandem around the corner on Chicago's defensive line.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
It has to be quarterback for the Panthers in the 2023 draft. Levis is a little older yet has franchise passer traits galore.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Fashanu is a stellar pass blocker who would be a welcomed addition to Year 2 of the Kenny Pickett era.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
The last time Washington picked an offensive lineman this high, it turned out pretty well with Brandon Scherff. Skoronski isn't an athletic marvel; he just blocks everything.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
The Falcons have gotten quality returns from 2022 second-round pick Arnold Ebiketie. They need more edge-rushing talent on the roster.
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 1 - Pick 8
Murphy hasn't played quite as well this season as he did in 2021, yet at 6-foot-4 and around 270 pounds with tremendous athleticism, there's All-Pro upside with this selection.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
HELLO, Jaguars. More receiver help for Trevor Lawrence with this tall, athletic, super-fast, freaky specimen from TCU.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
This Colts regime has done nothing to show me it wants to pick a quarterback in Round 1. Instead, it goes the "safer" route with a stud pass-catching tight end from Georgia with freaky tools.
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From
Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 11
Campbell is huge, very athletic, and has been highly productive in his college career. Plus, people would be a little shocked at him going this high. Feels like a Seahawks selection all the way.
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From
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 12
After taking a quarterback No. 1 overall, the Texans bolster their defensive front with the addition of Carter.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
Smith-Njigba learning from Tyler Lockett for a few seasons would be outstanding for the start of his pro career.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Bresee is too talented to go later in Round 1. The Cardinals have to get more ferocious up front, especially given J.J. Watt's age.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
Branch can align anywhere in the secondary and make plays. Robert Saleh should see some Jimmie Ward in Branch.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
Such a Belichick pick here. Mayer is a smooth operator at tight end and gets his hands dirty as a blocker, too.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
Tennessee loves to grind out wins more than any other team in football. Eventually, the secondary has to play better. Ringo is a former monster recruit who's shined for the Bulldogs.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
The Giants get a quarterback of the defense with the uber-athletic second-level defender from Clemson.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
Jones is a mauling tackle with quality athleticism who could start on the right or left side for a long time in Green Bay.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 22
Witherspoon would add another talented outside cornerback to the Lions roster. It's needed.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
Given Keenan Allen's age, the Chargers could use another weapon out wide for Justin Herbert.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
How about a wrecking ball inside on the Bengals defense? The sheer presence of Dexter would elevate every edge rusher on Cincinnati's roster.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
Uiagalelei is still raw. Yet the rawness is wearing away. And the tools are All-Pro caliber.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
The Cowboys stay local to get Dak Prescott a tall, speedy burner to add more young talent to the receiver room.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Porter is a long, press-man type who'd fit in well in Baltimore, although the Ravens are running more zone than during the Wink Martindale era.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 28
The Dolphins should continue to build their front for Tua Tagovailoa.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
Verse is a long, athletic, bendy rusher who's flashed veteran-like pass-rush maneuvers early in his Florida State career.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
The Chiefs went secondary-happy in the 2022 draft. It's time to add more up front for Chris Jones.
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Round 1- Pick 31
How about Bijan Robinson to replace Miles Sanders in Philly? Fun, right?
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Round 1 - Pick 32
The Bills address the guard position with the mashing Torrence.
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