The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s third and closing 2023 NFL mock draft has Dolphins columnist Chris Perkins going till choose No. 51, Miami’s first choice this 12 months. Trades, that are positive to occur, are factored into this mock draft, much like Dolphins author David Furones’ mock draft, however in contrast to 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 alternative 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 seemingly 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 up 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 want 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 greatest 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 simple offseason for Carter, however his expertise stays simple.
Top wants: DL, LB, OL
7) Las Vegas Raiders: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Witherspoon’s aggression is certainly one of his greatest 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 new CB Jeff Okudah.
Top wants: CB, Edge, S
9) Chicago Bears (from Carolina): Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio St.
Protection for QB Justin Fields is important, 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 one of the best 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 Texans may wish to commerce down however with the highest QBs gone commerce companions resembling Tampa Bay lose sturdy curiosity.
Top wants: WR, Edge, DT
13) New York Jets: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
He’ll get a shot at deal with 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 resembling Tampa Bay and Minnesota had 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 one of the best of the bunch at TE.
Top wants: Edge, TE, S
16) Washington Commanders: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
Banks’ measurement 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 response to 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 right here to attempt Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker.
Top wants: DB, QB, Edge
20) Seattle Seahawks: Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson
This is a daring/stunning choice contemplating the Seahawks took Anderson at No. 5, however they’re pursuing a DL purpose 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 one of the best 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 glad 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 an enormous, bodily participant who may help instantly.
Top wants: CB, WR, OL
26) Dallas Cowboys: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
The Cowboys wished a good 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 wish to hold QB Joe Burrow upright.
Top wants: OL, RB, TE
29) New Orleans Saints: Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson
There are different choices resembling 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 acquired their nook again earlier, now they get the protection to strengthen the again finish.
Top wants: DT, DB, RB
31) Kansas City Chiefs: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Addison offers QB Patrick Mahomes one other high quality choice.
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 measurement (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 need.
Top wants: Edge, DT, OL
34) Arizona Cardinals: John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota
Schmitz is regarded by many as one of the best heart within the draft.
Top wants: CB, OL, WR
35) Indianapolis Colts: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Getting extra 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): Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
Flowers, from University School in Davie, has the slot WR abilities 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 enjoying all three positions on the OL however proper now he’s greatest at OT.
Top wants: DT, S, LB
43) New York Jets: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pitt
The Miami Northwestern High 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 the recently-acquired Okudah.
Top wants: Edge, S, WR
45) Green Bay Packers: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Washington is huge (6-7, 264), which helps him transfer defenders who’re almost 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 nicely on the within.
Top wants: LB, OL, TE
49) Pittsburgh Steelers: Adetomiwa Adebawore, Edge, Northwestern
The Steelers are checking off their wants by means of three alternatives.
Top wants: DT, LB, Edge
50) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keion White, Edge, Georgia Tech
White strikes nicely to be so huge (6-5, 285). If he can refine his abilities he’s a superb choose.
Top wants: DB, Edge, OL
51) Miami Dolphins: Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
With his in-line and receiving abilities he may very well be one of the best mixture TE, which appeals to the Dolphins.
Top wants: OT, G, TE
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