2023 NT NFL Mock Draft

[DeadsetAce]

Got all these available. Buzz around the league has it IATT gonna try and trade his way into any of these slots.

• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Miami Dolphins
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• Dallas Cowboys
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Chicago Bears (from San Francisco through Carolina)

give me the Jags and Steelers

 

[elpablo21]

Yall ain't really complicit like a DAWG like me is

 

[dwileykyot]

And with the 47th pick of the 2023 NT NFL Mock Draft, the Washington Commanders select...

Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State

Legacy pick


Strengths
Thick frame with plus athleticism.
Faster than he looks when opening his stride.
Dexterity to rescue throws behind him.
Absorbs contact and maintains focus through the catch.
Transitions quickly from catch to run on short stop routes.
Puts in the effort to sustain and drive the block.
Easy adjustments in space to collect move blocks.
Expects to put extra yardage in the books after the catch.
Weaknesses
Rolls into the top of the route.
Average speed to threaten the seam.
Needs to get through NFL routes with better pace.
Benefited from play-action to generate loads of open looks.
Tall pads, narrow base and wide hands as run blocker.

 

[g-time]

With 48th pick in the NT NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select...

Strengths

• Demeanor and traits of a playmaker.
• Long, explosive, rangy and versatile.
• Can line up at inside linebacker or as an outside rusher.
• Wickedly fluid slide-and-swim move as an A-, B- or C-gap rusher.
• Possesses athletic ability to beat tackles around the edge.
• Willing to dart into gaps when he recognizes disruption potential.
• Lateral scrape quickness to beat blocker to the spot.
• Contact balance keeps him upright and in the play.
• Capable in sideline-to-sideline pursuit.

Weaknesses

• Just one season as a full-time starter.
• Will need to add more mass and base strength.
• Inconsistent in reading his keys for misdirection.
• Some change-of-direction delay in coverage.
• Pursuit leverage and tackle balance need improvement.
• Allows runners to slip away from his grasp.

 

[raider5]

Steelers are now on the clock DeadsetAce

Raiders are trying to trade up. Offering 70, 100 and 141

 

[IATT]

Raiders are trying to trade up. Offering 70, 100 and 141

 

[DeadsetAce]

Steelers are now on the clock DeadsetAce

Raiders are trying to trade up. Offering 70, 100 and 141

Done

 

[DeadsetAce]

Jacksonville is listening to offers as well…

 

[IATT]

Done

 

[raider5]

With the 49th pick of the NT NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders of Oakland select...

Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa

Summary:
Jack Campbell is a football player, through and through and the Raiders need passionate players like that on a defense. Campbell is an inside linebacker who is built for the box and plays with good overall physicality. Campbell’s size allows him to challenge blocks and stand his ground despite inconsistent hand usage at the take-on point. He scrapes and plugs his run fits with workmanlike dependability but lacks the short-area burst and reactive athleticism teams typically look for from NFL starters. He plays with above-average field awareness. He’s capable as a zone defender and in some matchups against in-line tight ends. What you see is what you get with Campbell, and teams will need to balance the consistency with the playmaking limitations in their evaluations.

Strength:

• Big, long frame for the position.
• Highly communicative with his teammates on the field.
• Feel for blocking schemes and a nose for the action.
• Able to step downhill and neutralize lead blocker.
• Scrapes with pads square to the line.
• Finds his run fit and spills the action wide.
• Careful to close distance to ensure tackle success.
• Awareness and ball skills to succeed in zone coverage.

Weakness:

• Plays conservatively on his second-level perch.
• Initial diagnosis movements lack suddenness.
• Allows climbing blockers into frame before punching.
• Needs to play off blocker with better efficiency.
• Tall center of gravity slows change of direction in open field.
• Lacking desired short-area burst in pursuit.
• Long legs hinder ability to match in man coverage.

Defense. Defense. Defense. Previous picks: Christian Gonzalez (CB), Mazi Smith (DT).

 

[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]

Seattle Seahawks are now on the clock DonCigaro

Maybe he makes a pick this time around

 

[IATT]

62 and 96 to move up?

 

[DeadsetAce]

Seattle Seahawks are now on the clock DonCigaro

Maybe he makes a pick this time around

I know we short on GMs but timid cannot be counted on

 

[raider5]

62 and 96 to move up?

Bears are offering 52 and 151

vs

 

[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)

 

[IATT]

Bears are offering 52 and 151

vs

deal

 

[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

 

[raider5]

deal

nah man, the Bears were trying to trade ahead of you but our Seahawks GM been MIA.

 

[raider5]

The weak *** Chargers are now on the clock JustBlaze.

 

[IATT]

JustBlaze. 62 and 96?

 

[IATT]

 

[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

 

[JustBlaze.]

JustBlaze. 62 and 96?

My bad, nah I'm cool bro.