2023 NT NFL Mock Draft

[raider5]

With the 50th pick of the NT NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select...

Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse

Summary:
Bucs need offensive line help. Matthew is a college tackle who could be best playing inside at guard, Bergeron is evenly proportioned and wears his weight well on a compact frame. He’s a dynamic run blocker, able to excel in all three phases (positioning, sustain and finish). He’s just as capable of climbing and tagging second-level linebackers as he is at opening run lanes at the point of attack with leg drive. He’s athletic enough to play tackle, but inconsistent anchor and hand placement could cause concern for evaluators. While his protection issues are potentially correctable, Bergeron’s scheme-versatile, Pro Bowl-caliber run-blocking potential might hasten a team’s decision to move him inside.

Strength:

• Starting experience at both tackle spots.
• Shows a strong desire to impose his will on the man across from him.
• Run-blocking technique is top-notch across the board.
• Fits into his target with his head up and hips unlocked.
• Kicks or caves his block with rapid-fire foot chop from a leveraged position.
• Improves his positioning through the sustain phase of the block.
• Body control and radar to make his blocks against second-level linebackers.
• Quick initial slide steps to range out to speed rush.
• Hips can open quickly and ride rusher up the arc.
• Stays connected to rushers with quality hand latch.

Weakness:

• Hand placement in pass protection is a concern.
• Inconsistent footwork getting into his pass sets.
• Punch can swing wide, opening his chest.
• Gives far too much ground to bull-rushers.
• His punch lands high and wide, which limits natural core and anchor strength.
• Needs to be careful about overshooting lateral landmarks as a run blocker.

Previous pick: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

 

[raider5]

With the 51st pick of the NT NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select...

Steve Avila, G, TCU

Summary:
Three-year starter who offers versatility, power and athleticism. Playing at a lighter weight should not be a problem if teams want that from him. His girth makes him resistant to opposing power, and he’s light enough on his feet for pass protection duties and run blocks that extend beyond the box. He’s not a consistently nasty finisher and below average hand work has a clear impact on his ability to sustain blocks. Avila is likely to start right away as a Day 2 draft pick and should have a solid NFL career as either a guard or center.

Strength:

• Team captain.
• Full season of starting experience at both center and left guard.
• Frame is dense and capable of absorbing contact.
• Plays with good flexion and body control for a man his size.
• Able to snap hips into initial block fits.
• Seal blocks create sturdy wall for A-gap run tunnels.
• Pass sets tend to be balanced and firm throughout the rep.
• Lateral slides to mirror and defend his edges.

Weakness:

• Occasional delays in recognizing twist setups.
• Needs to steady his hands and improve his punch accuracy in pass pro.
• Could use better rhythm and control with settle steps into first strike.
• Has a tendency to play too tall at the point of attack.
• More of a banger than a sustainer on the second level.
• Inconsistent hand usage prevents steering and cinching up blocks.

 

[raider5]

Aiight. Well, with the 52nd pick of the NT NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks select...

Cody Mauch, OL, North Dakota

Summary:
Mauch’s two front teeth are missing (they were knocked out during a junior high basketball game) and he wears a big mop of shoulder-length red hair, so you get the sense you are about to watch a hockey player on turf when you turn on the game tape. As expected, Mauch is a rugged player with an attacking demeanor who does his most consistent work as a drive blocker in the run game. Inconsistent footwork in pass protection and below average arm length could foreshadow a move inside to guard, where he is capable of competing for a starting job as a scheme-versatile tough guy.

Strength:

• Plays with desired demeanor and toughness for the position.
• Looks to accelerate and obliterate down blocks.
• Sustains blocks on both first and second level.
• Above-average finisher as run blocker.
• Decent pop in his double underhook punch.
• Communicates effectively with teammates in blitz pickup.
• Loose hips to redirect and recover in space.

Weakness:

• Short arms look out of whack on long torso.
• Footwork in pass sets can get away from him.
• Heel-clicking pass slides open his base to bull-rush challenge.
• As a short-armer, needs to guard against prematurely throwing hands.
• Elevated strike point getting into his double teams.
• Hands get grabby when losing early stages of the rep.

Previous picks: Will Anderson Jr. (LB), Quentin Johnston (WR)

 

[raider5]

With the 53rd pick of the NT NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select...

Jonathan Mingo, WR, Mississippi

Summary:
Another weapon for Justin Fields. Big, strong slot receiver possessing the mental and physical toughness to outperform his speed limitations. The career production is nothing special, but it’s clear he’s put time and effort into his craft. He runs crisp, well-paced routes and ramps up his focus when it’s time to go get the football. A lack of separation burst and long speed could make for more contested catches, but he has the body type and willingness for that work. Mingo can get tough yards after the catch and is an above-average blocker. He has the skill level and demeanor to become a starting slot receiver for teams using 11 personnel (three WRs) as their base offense.

Strength:

• Imposing size with muscular build.
• Easy to recognize he spends time on his craft.
• Adequate footwork to slip press.
• Finds his top speed quickly and continues to play at that speed.
• Routes are run with attention to detail.
• Works back aggressively to the throw.
• Stellar ball tracking and catch focus downfield.
• Makes use of his size and strength as run blocker.

Weakness:

• Ordinary career production.
• Lacks juice out of breaks to separate from tight man underneath.
• Feet are efficient but lack suddenness.
• Unable to find a second gear to run down deep balls.
• Needs to get head around quicker on seam and over routes.

Previous Pick: Peter Skoronski, OL, Northwestern

 

[JustBlaze.]

With the 54th pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select:



Derrick Hall, EDGE, Auburn.

Strengths:

• Super athletic linebacker edge rusher who combines outstanding speed 4.55 with ideal size 6-3 and 255lbs
• Hudely productive pass rusher - has been the most effective pass rusher for the past three years at Auburn
• Hall can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before blockers can react at the second level.

Weaknesses:

• Hall is in a hurry to get upfield but shows poor instincts when locating the ball against the run.
• Is still a little raw as a pass rusher - he's been able to win on pure athletic ability - this won't be the case at the next level, where he'll a better bag of tricks
• He far too often plays too upright letting blockers get under his pads and winning the leverage battle

 

[g-time]

Lions staying put.

With the 55th pick, the Detroit Lions select:

Sam LaPorta, TE Iowa

At our district track meet. Can’t give a write up sorry.

 

[DeadsetAce]

With the 56th pick, the Jacksonville Jaguars select:

Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan

The Jaguars pick up a versatile TE who can block well in the run game and make plays as a pass catching TE.

Strengths:
- Gets off the ball and into his routes with adequate quickness.
- Fluid feet to get in and out of route breaks.
- Sinks into soft spots of zone, allowing spacing from defenders.
- Able to drop and dig out the low throws.
- Displays the fortitude necessary for NFL run blocking.
- Generates lift from hip explosion into contact.
- Keeps a wide base into and through his sustain blocks.
- Impressive feel for hand resets as base blocker.

Weaknesses:
- Fails to impose his size on smaller defenders in coverage.
- Waits on the throw rather than reaching to attack it.
- Low rate of success when catching in a crowd.
- Only able to take what is given after the catch.
- Below average radar and adjustments as lead blocker.
- Needs to add additional play strength.

 

[g-time]

With the 56th pick, the New York Football Giants select..

Cedric Tillman - WR, Tennessee

Strengths

• Comes from NFL bloodlines.
• Plays the game with desired physicality.
• Posted 17 catches for 352 yards and two TDs in UT’s games against Alabama and Georgia in 2021.
• Proven toughness over the last two years.
• Unfazed catching in traffic.
• Wide catch radius paired with strong hands.
• Plays deep throws with focus, body control and A+ ball skills.
• Adjusts his pacing and positioning for optimal catch success.
• Drags cornerbacks for extra yardage after the catch.

Weaknesses

• Lacks sudden takeoff to consistently elude physical corners.
• Looked a step slower even before ankle injury in 2022.
• Needs to fight off coverage at the top of the route.
• Doesn’t possess clear second gear to run under deep throws.
• Must prove he can make it back to 2021 form.
• Doesn’t always snap off breaks with decisive burst.

 

[IATT]

With the 57th pick in the 2023 NT nfl draft the Arizona cardinals select

Jahmyr Gibbs, TB, Alabama

 

[dwileykyot]

With the 59th pick of the NT NFL Draft… the Buffalo Bills select …

Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson

After losing Tremaine Edmunds in free agency, the Bills have a need at linebacker.

Summary:

Simpson is a tall, twitched-up, off-ball linebacker. He is excellent in man coverage. He has the speed and agility to mirror tight ends all over the field. He isn’t as reliable when dropping into zone coverage; he is late to react, but his speed helps cover it up most of the time. He is an excellent blitzer and closes in a hurry. Also, Simpson is effective when spying the quarterback. Once he decides to go, he’s a blur. Against the run, he’s at his best when he can see from outside the box. He will get lost in the trash inside the box on occasion. Overall, I wish Simpson was a little more instinctive inside, but his speed and athleticism should translate well to the next level.

 

[raider5]

With the 60th pick of the NT NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select…

Tyrique Stevensons, CB, Miami

Summary:
Big cornerback with the size and play strength to help match up with bigger receivers in the league. Stevenson is patient but physical in press-man and has good recovery speed when he falls behind. He struggles as a pattern matcher in off-man and had issues with busts in zone, so he might be scheme-dependent. Stevenson is talented when attacking the catch point and has the ball skills to make plays on 50/50 throws. He needs to become more consistent in run support but has the physical attributes to become a starter in a press-man scheme.

Strength:

• Height-weight-speed prospect with explosive athletic traits.
• Play strength to press and slow release.
• Adequate footwork to stay in phase with the route.
• Springy leaper with high-point talent.
• Hunts for the hands to break up catch tries.
• Can recover and close with above average acceleration.

Weakness:

• Below average transitions with route breaks from off-man.
• Overextends and loses balance when opening to chase.
• Fails to recognize plays developing around him.
• Multiple busts in zone coverages.
• Exploited by North Carolina on three long completions.
• Takes inconsistent angles in run support.

Previous pick: Darnell Washington (TE)

 

[raider5]

With the 61st pick of the NT NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select…

BJ Ojulari, Edge, LSU

Summary:
Ojulari is bendy as an edge rusher and will wreak substantially more pocket havoc once he builds a more complete rush plan. He plays contain as a run defender and has the pursuit speed to spill the run wide or make tackles in space, but needs to play with consistent effort on all run snaps. B.J. Ojulari possesses all the tools necessary to start for an NFL team once he adds a bit more polish to his game.

Strength:

• Brother, Azeez, was a second-round pick of the New York Giants in 2021.
• Threatening get-off up the field.
• Feet are coordinated and sudden on inside move.
• Keeps feet charging forward through punch contact.
• Uses ghost move (showing stab-move action before slipping inside arm away and dipping underneath) to defeat outside hand during rush.
• Can dip the edge and flatten to the quarterback.
• Strong secondary effort accompanies his counters.
• Beats tackles and tight ends to contain positioning.
• Stride and burst for pursuit success.

Weakness:

• Needs to play with better toughness against the run.
• Below average play strength for gap disruption.
• Allows himself to be blocked too often.
• Is a watcher when the ball isn’t coming his way.
• Needs to keep pad level lower on inside move.
• Hands a little lacking in activity and accuracy in his rush.
• Just two sacks over his final eight games.

 

[IATT]

With the 62nd pick in the 2023 NT mock draft, the Arizona cardinals select

gervon dexter, DT, university of Florida

 

[elpablo21]

And with the Last pick of the NT NFL Mock Draft, and the pick for Mr. NT Irrelevant, the DEFENDING CHAMPION Kansas City Chiefs select...

Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati

Summary:
With the Chiefs losing some depth at the WR position with departures, Scott will had some depth and value and another target for Mahomes to operate with on the field. With Tyler's explosiveness and separation ability Andy Reid will have plenty of ways to utilize his skillset within the Chiefs offense.

Strength:

• Separation Skills
• Explosiveness
• Good ball adjustment

Weakness:

• on the smaller side frame wise
• Has had drop issues in the past
• Needs to get strength up