The Sun Sentinel’s third and last 2023 NFL Mock draft has Dolphins columnist Chris Perkins going till choose No. 51, the Dolphins’ first choice this 12 months. Trades, that are positive to occur, are factored into this mock draft, just like Dolphins author David Furones’ mock draft however not like Perkins’ preliminary mock draft. The NFL draft is Thursday-Saturday in Kansas City.
1. Carolina Panthers (from Chicago): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
This stays a troublesome selection between Young and Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, however I’ll give the Panthers the man believed to have the upper soccer IQ.
Top wants: QB, Edge rusher, ILB
2. Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Stroud possible stays the No. 2 choice right here despite the fact that there’s discuss that the Texans like Kentucky’s Will Levis.
Top wants: QB, Edge, WR
3. Tennessee Titans (mock commerce with Arizona): Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
There’s chatter that veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill is on the buying and selling block.
Top wants: Edge rusher, CB, OL
4. Indianapolis Colts: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
The Colts would in all probability desire Richardson however maybe the strong-armed Levis takes the multi-year improvement route of Buffalo’s strong-armed Josh Allen.
Top wants: QB, OL, CB
5) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver): Will Anderson, Edge, Alabama
He’s one of many two finest defenders within the draft.
Top wants: DT, OL, WR
6) Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams): Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
It hasn’t been a straightforward offseason for Carter, however his expertise stays plain.
Top wants: DL, LB, OL
7) Las Vegas Raiders: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Witherspoon’s aggression is certainly one of his finest belongings.
Top wants: CB, OT, DL
8) Atlanta Falcons: Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech
It’s an surprising shock Wilson remains to be right here so he will get scooped up as a pleasant complement to Okudah.
Top wants: CB, Edge, S
9) Chicago Bears (from Carolina): Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio St.
Protection for QB Justin Fields is crucial, particularly at LT to guard his blind facet.
Top wants: OL, Edge, CB
10) Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans): Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
This is a chance to get arguably the most effective participant within the draft at his place.
Top wants: Edge, DT, DB
11) Arizona Cardinals (mock commerce down with Tennessee): Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
Arizona will get what it wants in addition to further picks for buying and selling down.
Top wants: WR, OT, CB
12) Houston Texans (from Cleveland): Lukas Van Ness, Edge, Iowa
The Eagles may need to commerce down however with the highest QBs gone commerce companions reminiscent of Tampa Bay lose robust curiosity.
Top wants: WR, Edge, DT
13) New York Jets: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
He’ll get a shot at sort out however the knock is his quick arms make him extra appropriate at guard.
Top wants: OT, S, DT
14) New England Patriots: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
New England’s hopes to commerce down with groups reminiscent of Tampa Bay and Minnesota have been extinguished with Richardson and Levis going within the high 4 picks.
Top wants: OL, CB, WR
15) Green Bay Packers: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
The Packers are razor skinny right here and Mayer is regarded by many as the most effective of the bunch at TE.
Top wants: Edge, TE, S
16) Washington Commanders: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
Banks’ dimension and ability make him a wide variety right here, and his physicality is a bonus.
Top wants: CB, TE, OL
17) Pittsburgh Steelers: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee
This is a mix of want and, in keeping with that want, the BPA (Best Player Available).
Top wants: OT, CB, DT
18) Detroit Lions: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
The Lions, who chosen Carter at No. 6, get one other main playmaker.
Top wants: LB, OL, TE
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia
The high QBs are gone. Tampa Bay in all probability gained’t be tempted to strive Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker.
Top wants: DB, QB, Edge
20) Seattle Seahawks: Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson
This is a daring/shocking choice contemplating the Seahawks took Carter at No. 5, however they’re pursuing a DL aim right here.
Top wants: OL, WR, Edge
21) Los Angeles Chargers: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Smith-Njigba missed a lot of final season with hamstring points however he’s the most effective slot WR within the draft.
Top wants: TE, OL, WR
22) Baltimore Ravens: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State
Forbes is small, however he fills a necessity. The Ravens partly happy their WR want by signing WR Odell Beckham Jr.
Top wants: WR, CB, DT
23) Minnesota Vikings: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
The Vikings don’t must commerce as much as purchase the fifth QB chosen within the first spherical.
Top wants: CB, ILB, DT
24) Jacksonville Jaguars: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
The Jags need assistance with their move protection so this is sensible. Plus, their most popular edge rushers are gone.
Top wants: Edge, OT, DB
25) New York Giants: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
It’s tempting to go OL however Johnston is a giant, bodily participant who may help instantly.
Top wants: CB, WR, OL
26) Dallas Cowboys: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
The Cowboys needed a decent finish, and now they get one.
Top wants: TE, OL, DL
27) Buffalo Bills: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
Sanders is sensible right here due to the lack of LB Tremaine Edmunds.
Top wants: LB, S, OT
28) Cincinnati Bengals: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
Offensive line is an ongoing precedence as a result of the Bengals need to preserve QB Joe Burrow upright.
Top wants: OL, RB, TE
29) New Orleans Saints: Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson
There are different choices reminiscent of Michigan’s Mazi Smith however Bresee is the selection right here.
Top wants: WR, CB, DL
30) Philadelphia Eagles: Brian Branch, S, Alabama
The Eagles bought their edge rusher earlier, now they get the security to strengthen the again finish.
Top wants: DT, DB, RB
31) Kansas City Chiefs: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Addison provides QB Patrick Mahomes one other high quality possibility.
Top wants: WR, Edge, OT
Round 2
32) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Chicago): Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
There’s a temptation to go for DL however Ringo’s mixture of dimension (6-2, 207), athleticism and physicality is an effective match.
Top wants: CB, DT, OT
33) Houston Texans: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
Smith can maintain his floor and be a bodily presence on the within, which the Texans want.
Top wants: Edge, DT, OL
34) Arizona Cardinals: John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota
Schmitz is regarded by many as the most effective heart within the draft.
Top wants: CB, OL, WR
35) Indianapolis Colts: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Getting further assist for the passing sport is commonly a good suggestion.
Top wants: OL, CB, WR
36) Los Angeles Rams: Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
A knee damage restricted Musgrave to 2 video games in 2022 however he’s an athletic receiving TE.
Top wants: TE, CB, Edge
37) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver): O’Cyrus Torrance, G, Florida
Torrance’s bodily presence will probably be welcomed on the Seahawks’ OL.
Top wants: OL, ILB, DT
38) Las Vegas Raiders: Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State
Jones has place versatility as he can play on both facet however he’s thought to be a greater RT.
Top wants: OT, DL, CB
39) Carolina Panthers: Will McDonald IV, Edge, Iowa State
McDonald combines athleticism with superb flexibility and a knack for attending to the QB.
Top wants: Edge, ILB, DB
40) New Orleans Saints: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
The Dolphins would like it if this didn’t occur. Regardless, Gibbs isn’t prone to be round at No. 51.
Top wants: WR, CB, RB
41) Arizona Cardinals (mock commerce with Tennessee Titans): Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
Flowers, from Davie University School HS, has the slot WR expertise the Cardinals want.
Top wants: WR, CB, TE
42) New York Jets (from Cleveland): Cody Mauch, C-G, North Dakota State
Mauch is able to taking part in all three positions on the OL however proper now he’s finest at OT.
Top wants: DT, S, LB
43) New York Jets: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pitt
The Miami Northwestern product is smallish (6-1, 281) however he’s a high-motor man.
Top wants: DT, LB, S
44) Atlanta Falcons: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M
Johnson enhances recently-acquired CB Jeff Okudah.
Top wants: Edge, S, WR
45) Green Bay Packers: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Washington is very large (6-7, 264), which helps him transfer defenders who’re practically as huge.
Top wants: TE, S, WR
46) New England Patriots: Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse
Versatility is a key right here as Bergeron can flip to both facet.
Top wants: OL, WR, DL
47) Washington Commanders: Steve Avila, C-G, TCU
Avila can fill the Commanders wants on the inside and he brings a bodily presence.
Top wants: TE, OL, DL
48) Detroit Lions: Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
Sewell is the youthful brother of Detroit OT Penei Sewell and figures to do effectively on the within.
Top wants: LB, OL, TE
49) Pittsburgh Steelers: Adetomiwa Adebawore, Edge, Northwestern
The Steelers are checking off their wants by way of three alternatives.
Top wants: DT, LB, Edge
50) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keion White, Edge, Georgia Tech
White strikes effectively to be so large (6-5, 285). If he can refine his expertise he’s a wonderful choose.
Top wants: DB, Edge, OL
51) Miami Dolphins: Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
He could possibly be the most effective mixture between in-line and receiving TE, which appeals to the Dolphins.
Top wants: OT, G, TE
Top wants: OT, G, TE
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