Jake Moody, Michigan Marvin Mims Jr., Oklahoma 5. Matt McDonald, Bowling Green Witherspoon didn't work out at the combine because of a minor injury; he ran a mid-4.4s 40-yard dash at his pro day in early April. CJ Lewis, Bowling Green That's extremely high for a player I don't think has starter-level tools. For edge rushers, it's all about physical traits and tools, and the 6-foot-6 Wilson has everything teams want in that regard. Anthony Bradford, G, LSU Instead, he will broadcast live. I still have a few questions about this Detroit defense, but Holmes' Day 2 saved a C here. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Julius Brents, Kansas State Anyone can read what you share. The Vikings got just two defensive snaps from rookie safety Lewis Cine, last year's first-round pick, and they entered this draft without a second-rounder because it was dealt for tight end T.J. Hockenson last fall. 7. 89. Stroud, Ohio State Jalen Moreno-Cropper, Fresno State Nick Saldiveri, G, Old Dominion Kiper, one of the most recognizable figures in NFL draft media, has been providing coverage around the event for ESPN since 1984. Brandon Barnes-Brown, Fayetteville State, 1. Trevor Reid, Louisville Jordan Wright, Kentucky, Mikel Jones, Syracuse 7. You can't coach his talent and physical ability, and NFL coaches will see the tools and try to develop him. DeMarvion Overshown, ILB, Texas 138. And now he'll get to play with former college teammate Dax Hill in this secondary. Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech In my two-round mock -- which came out just before Detroit dealt cornerback Jeff Okudah -- I gave this team a luxury pick at No. Noah Taylor, North Carolina Todd Centeio, James Madison This class is all about Young and what he becomes, but the 2024 first-rounder Carolina gave up looms large over the next year. Tyler Scott, Cincinnati Top needs entering the draft: WR, TE, CB, DT, RB. 24. In his most-recent one prior, Kiper opted to address a need for the Bills. 27 overall on Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson, clearly a piece . Nick Herbig, Wisconsin 32. Anders Carlson, Auburn Grant DuBose, Charlotte Merlin Robertson, Arizona State 24. 2. Bigsby is a physical runner, but does he have the speed to rip off chunk yardage? Tavion Thomas, Utah Pittsburgh had just three picks in the last four rounds, with Nick Herbig (132) the most notable. With Carter and Smith filling clear needs -- and the trade for running back D'Andre Swift filling another -- I really like this class. Austin Stidham, Troy The 2023 NFL draft started with a bang on Thursday with a surprise trade up to No. Carter Warren, Pitt Tillman was limited by an ankle injury last season, but at 6-foot-3, he can go up and get a 50-50 ball. JL Skinner, Boise State Yasir Abdullah, OLB, Louisville Ryan Hayes, Michigan Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? Atonio Mafi, UCLA 57. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND Nash Jensen, North Dakota State Jermaine McDaniel Jr., NC A&T Michael Clubb/AP. Cedric Tillman, Tennessee Stroud had 85 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions over the past two seasons. Theo Benedet, British Columbia (Canada) It added extremely valuable 2024 picks (a first and third) from Houston and got my top-ranked offensive tackle in Paris Johnson Jr. (6), though trading back up to get Johnson cost them another second-rounder. 129. Time for one final update of my prospect rankings ahead of the 2023 NFL draft as Round 1 closes in (Thursday at 8 p.m. Jaquelin Roy, LSU This pick is going to be a litmus test for how NFL teams evaluate signal-callers going forward. Derius Davis, TCU 2. I wrote more Friday night about these picks, but in short, I like them. I really liked Seattle's 2022 class and gave it a B+ last April, adding that "it's not quite an A because the quarterback issue could linger into 2023." 2. Top needs entering the draft: TE, RB, WR, DT, K. After another early playoff exit that saw the offense sputter late in the season, the Cowboys fired coordinator Kellen Moore and promoted Brian Schottenheimer. Wright was called for eight penalties in 2021 but just two last season, so he cleaned up his game. 131. 69. One question I have coming out of this draft for the Falcons: Who's rushing the passer? This is another class that will hinge on what happens with the quarterback. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF Wilson, Quincy This is an awesome addition. 16. 59. The reason behind his decision is due to the fact that he has not been vaccinated against the coronavirus. 6. The Packers sent back No. He is a thin 6-foot-1 and 166 pounds. T.J. Luther, Gardner-Webb I moved him to No. 9. What I say about the draft is that we're trying to project who a prospect could be, not evaluate exactly what he is right now. Zay Flowers, Boston College He has smooth mechanics and good (not great) arm strength, and he can throw with touch to all levels of the field. Benton's traits didn't match his college production, but if he keeps developing some pass-rush moves, he could be a three-down player. Ideally, you'd see the familiar face of Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN's NFL Draft expert, on television on the night of the 2022 NFL draft event. Will Levis, a Madison native who declared for the NFL Draft out of Kentucky on Nov. 30 is receiving plenty of buzz from ESPN's NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. Levis has landed . Tyrick James, Tulane 4. 32. 7. 21. I would have done differently, but at least I liked who they added in Round 1. Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU What stands out about him is his route-running ability. Edge rusher Derick Hall (37) had 16 sacks over the past two seasons, but he went over a couple of other better pass-rushers. 2 wideout behind Justin Jefferson. Johnson has everything NFL teams look for in a day one starter at left tackle. 38. Jakorian Bennett, CB, Maryland He is quite simply a fantastic thrower of the football. Leonard Taylor, Cincinnati Brycen Tremayne, Stanford 22. Tyson Bagent, Shepherd, Adrian Martinez, Kansas State Top needs entering the draft: OT, DE, RB, CB, DT. The light Day 3 keeps this class under an A -- teams that have more picks obviously have greater chances to find those diamonds in the rough -- but there are some instant-impact players here. In 2020, Kiper had them fourth-best overall. And yet, I like a bunch of these picks, except for kicker Jake Moody (99) in Round 3. Zach Charbonnet, UCLA 133. Kincaid also improved as a blocker last season. 64. The guy is without question the g.o.a.t. Jordan Mims, Fresno State Lew Nichols III, Central Michigan I'd love to see him succeed in Dallas, where his dad is a scout. There were better players available at both spots. After a season at guard, Johnson kicked outside to left tackle for the Buckeyes in 2022. While I didn't love the two running back picks, I'm having a hard time downgrading the rest of this class much. 18. 119. On Day 3, the Colts hit on some nice prospects. Elijah Higgins, Stanford He's so elusive, so quick in and out of his breaks. 20. 1 overall prospect, Jalen Carter, landing him at No. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? The downside of landing Levis, as I mentioned Friday, is that it involved a significant trade up. It was just a little high for me. 9. With JuJu Smith-Schuster signing in New England, the Chiefs can increase the snaps for Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney while rotating in Rice to try to replace Smith-Schuster. 12. 82. Isaiah Bolden, Jackson State 22. Ronnie Hickman Jr., Ohio State 56. 113. Chris Bacon, Bowling Green 42. Cameron Latu, Alabama ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App). Steven Jones Jr., Appalachian State Josh Downs, North Carolina Top needs entering the draft: CB, OT, ILB, WR, DT. The question is his weight -- he was just 166 pounds at the combine after being listed at 180 pounds in college. Devonnsha Maxwell, Chattanooga LaTrell Bumphus, Tennessee 29. 10. I thought the Pats reached a little bit for linebacker Marte Mapu (76), but he is a solid player, so I'm not going to ding them much. And while there were lots of rumblings they could try to trade up into the top four for a passer, that didn't happen. 1:46 NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. will participate in ESPN's television broadcast covering the tentpole event from his home studio in Maryland and not onsite in Las Vegas because he is. 13. As for whom the Cardinals drafted on Friday and Saturday? Check out some of the best plays that have made Clemson's Trenton Simpson a top prospect in this year's NFL draft. We know Roseman builds through the trenches, and I love this addition. 8. 5. 33. 7 inside linebacker. Dawand Jones, Ohio State Michael Mayer, Notre Dame Anthony Johnson Jr., Virginia . Karl Brooks, Bowling Green 34. Rejzohn Wright, CB, Oregon State Steve Avila (36) is a plug-and-play starter at guard, while edge rusher Byron Young (77) is stellar value on my board. 40. In a stark departure from tradition, Kiper is part of the ESPN broadcast, while . Miami entered this draft with just four picks, the fewest in the league, and it had already filled its biggest roster hole via the March trade for cornerback Jalen Ramsey. 31. Brodric Martin, Western Kentucky Lonnie Phelps Jr., Kansas Kiper's grades | McShay's best picks 28. Rashad Torrence II, Florida Zack Kuntz, Old Dominion 10. 7. I recapped Round 1 on Thursday night and Day 2 on Friday evening, but I'll dump all of my notes below. Emari Demercado, TCU I'm lower on edge rusher DJ Johnson (80), who I thought went about two rounds too early. T.J. Bass, Oregon I would have taken other tight ends over Luke Schoonmaker (58), but he does have intriguing traits. Kearis Jackson, Georgia, David Durden, West Florida He gave up just 3.3 yards per attempt and zero touchdowns while breaking up 14 passes and picking off three more. 19. 39. 1. On tape, though, I really like Forbes' aggressiveness and fight. 28. Wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (39) is a big riser since the end of the season; he has a great mix of size and speed, and he is great after the catch. 9. 14. Tank Dell, Houston 35. Get your favorite live sports, stories and originals with ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. Noah Sewell, Oregon They passed on Will Levis and Hendon Hooker. I just switched Skoronski from a tackle to a guard in my rankings, though opinions differ on him across the league. Tashawn Manning, Kentucky I think he will be Tennessee's starting quarterback, maybe even as soon as this season. Top needs entering the draft: DE, DT, CB, WR, QB. Two faces very familiar to N.F.L. Team analysis | Scouting reports Plus, maybe I owe general manager John Schneider an A after not giving him one last year. Charlie Jones, Purdue 35 on my board. Go watch his tape against Alabama and Will Anderson Jr. -- he dominated a potential top-three pick. 9 and 61 plus a 2024 first-rounder, a 2025 second-rounder and wide receiver DJ Moore. Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford He had nine sacks last season and was extremely impressive during the athletic testing at the combine. This is a really solid team, though its success hinges a great deal on the health of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, . They passed on the tight ends and receivers. Jaylin Williams, Indiana Tight end Cameron Latu (101) has upside, and he'll get to learn the ropes from George Kittle. Khalan Laborn, Marshall Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State 30. 11. Chamarri Conner, Virginia Tech He had six pick-sixes and 14 total interceptions in his college career. 10. 16. 10. Porter is 6-foot-2 with long arms, and he can flip his hips in coverage. Aron Cruickshank, Rutgers Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan I liked defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (141) in Round 5; he can be solid nose tackle. As I mentioned Friday night, defensive tackle Kobie Turner (89) was the first player outside my top 200 to be drafted. Let's dig into my final Big Board and position rankings for the 2023 class. Lindsey Scott Jr., Incarnate Word 20. 31. He has to get better when he's off schedule and when plays break down. Aaron Rodgers knows that feeling; the Packers have now drafted a defensive player with 12 of their past 13 first-round picks, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. The injury shouldn't affect his play in 2023, and I still think he could be a star at the next level. He is powerful between the tackles. It's usually 20 or so, but this class wasn't considered to be as good as recent drafts. 67. Nick Broeker (230) is a decent guard prospect who is definitely worth a Round 7 flier. Gutekunst took my fifth- and sixth-ranked tight ends in Luke Musgrave (42) and Tucker Kraft (78), and he added wideout Jayden Reed (50) to try to alleviate some of the pressure off Love. Top needs entering the draft: TE, DE, ILB, WR, RB. Jacob Copeland, Maryland A.T. Perry, Wake Forest 14. Henry To'oTo'o, ILB, Alabama 14. Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State Antonio Moultrie, Miami The Jets had two first-round picks last year, but 2023 was much more of a low-key draft -- unless you expand that out to the few days before, when they finally completed the Aaron Rodgers trade. Evan Hull, Northwestern The issue is the 2024 third-rounder Denver gave up to grab Moss, which dings this class. 9. Israel Abanikanda, Pitt The New England Patriots entered the 2023 NFL Draft with 11 picks, and . Safety Jordan Battle (95) is extremely versatile; he started three years for Nick Saban's defense, so you know he has been well coached. 19. 27. Parker Washington, Penn State 3. I thought the Saints reached a bit for edge rusher Isaiah Foskey (40) on Day 2, and I would have preferred running back Devon Achane over Kendre Miller (71). 5. Jonah Tavai, San Diego State The NFL Draft is the highlight of my year and I am looking forward to taking part in my 39th this month on ESPN. 23. Jack Podlesny, Georgia Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (187) is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft. Trenton Simpson, ILB, Clemson Jordan McFadden, Clemson Kiper's grades are in, and for the Washington Commanders, it's a positive grade. I picked tight end Will Mallory (162) as one of my combine risers in March. 19. Ryan Greenhagen, Fordham, London Harris, Texas State 6, though, I thought the Lions needed to grab an impact defensive lineman. Overall, I was impressed with what Ossenfort did in his first class as a GM, getting a plug-and-play left tackle and prime 2024 picks. 20. Mike Morris, Michigan AJ Finley, Ole Miss 15. Tune is accurate and experienced, and he throws a smooth ball. 33. Dontay Demus Jr., Maryland Bryce Ford-Wheaton, West Virginia 10. 6. Mitchell Agude, Miami Kei'Trel Clark, Louisville If Young & Co. struggle, Chicago might have a top-five choice. The former five-star prospect has a great chance to be the top tackle in this class. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Dolphins a B, with this remark: "Miami entered this draft with just four picks, the fewest in the league, and it had already filled its biggest roster hole via the. He has been part of ESPN's annual NFL coverage of the draft since 1984, providing detailed details about potential draft picks across the United States. Even though they traded at midseason what ended up as the top pick of Round 2, they still had four selections in the top 64. He joins two other anchors who wont be in attendance for ESPN, as Adam Schefter will miss the draft altogether to attend his sons college graduation in Michigan. This is a case of liking the player but not loving the fit. 36. The Colts must think he can start as a rookie. Can street race king Perez challenge Verstappen for the title? If the Patriots can untap his talent, he could be a major steal, but I have doubts. Marte Mapu, Sacramento State 20. SEA | TB | TEN | WSH, Top needs entering the draft: DE, DT, S, RB, G. General manager Howie Roseman has had an outstanding run in Philly, and he crushed Round 1. 20. Jayson Ademilola, Notre Dame I was surprised he dropped that far. Josh Allen now has Kincaid and Dawson Knox as his top two tight ends, and he has to be thrilled. So how'd he do? 11. Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State Michael Wilson (94), a 6-foot-2 wideout, had a nice combine workout, which boosted his stock. 18. Roseman has done it again. The Eagles had two first-rounders thanks to last year's trade with New Orleans, and they were able to maneuver the board for two prospects in my top 12, including the No. He ran a blazing 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the combine. Cam Jones, Indiana 1 pick. 3. Roschon Johnson, Texas He has the talent to turn into a solid pass-catcher. Top needs entering the draft: DE, CB, RB, WR, C/G. 15. I like what general manager Ryan Poles is building in Chicago, and the 2024 draft capital he acquired combined with another step forward from quarterback Justin Fields means this team will challenge in the NFC quickly -- just not this season. 28. The Commanders went back to the secondary in Round 2, picking my fourth-ranked safety Jartavius Martin (47), who played a lot as a nickel. Carrington Valentine, CB, Kentucky During the multiday event, which lasts seven rounds, teams choose players based on their needs. 144. ", I am looking forward to being part of the 2022 NFL Draft, my 39th for ESPN pic.twitter.com/C5ea9NjdqK. Trea Shropshire, UAB He's one of the best "processors" I've scouted over the past decade, meaning he goes through read progressions to find his target or knows exactly the right time to escape the pocket. Kyle Soelle, Arizona State Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Blake Freeland, OT, BYU 8. He has great hands and can break tackles after the catch. Johnson, East Carolina Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane Gambling Problem? BJ Ojulari, OLB, LSU Deslin Alexandre, Pitt Malik Hamm, Lafayette 33. Kiper's 2023 NFL draft grades: Why two teams clearly had the best weekend, 'That was crazy, no cap': How one wild sequence helped the 76ers steal Game 1, 'Aggressive' Harden takes over as 76ers stun C's, Suns' Paul leaves G2 loss with left groin tightness, Devils blank Rangers for 1st series win since 2012, Jokic powers Nuggets to 2-0, shrugs off MVP talk, Serena announces she's pregnant with 2nd child, Snoop Dogg joins Sparks' bid to buy Senators, Jets bolster OT group by signing veteran Turner, Ohio halts betting on Alabama baseball games. Achane is super fast and has ability in the pass game; what's not to like? Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA Chad Ryland, Maryland Kiper, a fixture on ESPN's NFL draft coverage since 1984, won't be the only familiar face missing from the event. The event is must-see TV for league fanatics. Christopher Smith, Georgia Mel Kiper Jr. on the set of SportsCenter in Nashville, Tenn.,on April 24, 2019. But this year, it will not be the case. Tyreque Jones, Boise State 6. YaYa Diaby, DE, Louisville He has appeared on ESPN's annual NFL draft coverage since 1984, providing in-depth information on the nation's potential draft picks. Robinson did absolutely everything for Texas. It's a solid if unspectacular move to replenish the D-line after Frank Clark was released. 27. 74. Off-ball linebacker Jack Campbell is No. He averaged 155.7 rushing yards per game last season, and he can break tackles in the open field. Draft Wire's Luke Easterling breaks down three prospects who could get drafted on Day 2 or 3 but have an immediate impact. And with their first-round pick gone to Detroit, they're starting that rebuild at a disadvantage. He moves his feet well in pass sets and in the run game, and he has the quickness to keep up with speedy edge rushers. 47. Same rules apply, as always: I grade all 32 classes using my Big Board and position rankings as the prism to gauge how effectively each team addressed key personnel holes as well as how efficient each was in maneuvering the board and adding extra picks or future assets. video for Did Steph Curry cook up the best Game 7 performance ever? SaRodorick Thompson, Texas Tech And that's what Bill Belichick was able to do, trading down for cornerback Christian Gonzalez (17), a player I had ranked in the top 10. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? In fact, they ended up not taking a pass-catcher until Round 6. I love what Ballard did on Day 3 -- and grabbing Downs in the third round -- but this class will be defined by Richardson and how the quarterback's career goes. Peter Skoronski, Northwestern 1 (34.5) in 2021. Ravens receivers caught just seven touchdown passes all of last season, and general manager Eric DeCosta has now added Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr. to the depth chart. 80. Top needs entering the draft: OT, G, DE, CB, TE, What a strange class to try to grade. Nico Bolden, Kent State. 52. Mel Kiper Jr. is known as an American football analyst on ESPN. Jordan Addison will fit well as the No. 18. Of Saturday's picks, I like defensive backs Carrington Valentine (232) and Anthony Johnson Jr. (242) the most. Ali Gaye, LSU 37. 2. He would have been a second- or third-rounder without the injury. Quarterback Jake Haener (127) landed in a fun spot; his closest comp in size and mechanics is Drew Brees. He had 12 quarterback pressures in his final three games for the back-to-back national champs. 10. Calijah Kancey, DT, Pitt 30. 10. 22. The Georgia Tech transfer was dynamic for the Yellow Jackets in 2021, putting up 1,805 all-purpose yards. Jalen Brooks, South Carolina Were they really going to trot out Davis Mills in Week 1 again? Zach Evans, Ole Miss Josh Downs (79) is a quarterback-friendly slot receiver, and he is a great addition to help Richardson. I've been calling cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (16) this draft's "Splendid Splinter," because of his frame. I also think linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (167) and wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (205) could be solid finds. 34. Three quarterbacks in the top four picks. 55. 29. Colby Wooden, DT, Auburn But he has a high ceiling, and I think he could thrive with pro talent around him. His 4.46-second 40-yard dash (with a 1.50-second 10-yard split) at the combine was great for his size. He's explosive off the line of scrimmage. For all three days, I will appear from my home studio in Maryland rather than onsite in Vegas as I am unvaccinated from Covid-19, Kiper tweeted. He isn't just a burner. Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama He can break tackles or run by defensive backs. That's where the Cardinals could have found value. Brenton Cox Jr., Florida Schefter and Herbstreit wont be involved in the broadcast at all, but Kiper Jr. will still be on the broadcast, just not from Las Vegas. The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner has an incredibly quick release. Jared Rus, Iowa State Mel Kiper health. That's right: There are 31 first-round picks, but there never are 31 prospects who have first-round grades on teams' boards. Brandon Council, Auburn With Cam Robinson facing a suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, Anton Harrison (27) might have to be thrown into the fire on the left side. He was used out of the slot more at Pitt -- he had 76 catches and 14 touchdowns when lined up there in 2021 -- but could play anywhere at the next level. Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin 6. The Jags filled that need with Brenton Strange (61) in Round 2. Coach Mike McCarthy will go back to calling the plays, like he did in Green Bay. 48. 12, but the reached for running back Jahmyr Gibbs there. Mel Kiper Mel Kiper Jr. is known as an American football analyst on ESPN. So when they went for wideout Quentin Johnston (21) instead, I was surprised. 43. Houston traded pick Nos. Spencer Anderson, Maryland 17. 18, with top running back Bijan Robinson still on the board. 36. 26. He'll be a nice backup for Matthew Stafford, but I'm not sure how high his ceiling is overall. Mel Kiper Jr., the longtime ESPN draft analyst, said earlier this month that he will not travel to Las Vegas because he is unvaccinated against the coronavirus. Richardson is still very raw -- his mechanics and footwork need a lot of work. O'Rien Vance, Iowa State On Day 3, I liked edge rusher Jose Ramirez (196) as a late flier and tight end Payne Durham (171) as an upside play to find a pass-catcher. Broderick Jones, Georgia Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota 26. The . 48. Still, general manager Les Snead had a bunch of picks to work with on Friday and Saturday. Terell Smith (165) is my 14th-ranked cornerback, and the Bears got him a round later than I had him going. They also gave up Nos. With 12 total picks entering Day 1 -- tied for most in the league with Las Vegas -- including two in both Rounds 1 and 3, the Texans needed to find starters on both sides of the ball. 27. According to Kiper, its due to him being unvaccinated from COVID-19, citing medical issues as to why he hasnt received the vaccine. 4. I would have gone with Ji'Ayir Brown or Riley Moss over Sydney Brown (66) if I were taking a safety, but I don't have a huge issue with the Eagles preferring Brown. 140. He also seemed to up his game in the biggest matchups on their schedule. This years NFL Draft is from April 28 to April 30. Cody Mauch, North Dakota State DeMarvion Overshown (90) is one of analyst Louis Riddick's favorites in this class; he can be impressive as a blitzer. 28. Keaton Mitchell, East Carolina As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 4 and still got Anthony Richardson. Art Green, Houston I'm a big fan. Dalton Godfrey, South Dakota I'd like to see him use his legs to scramble for first downs; he can be a little too rigid in the pocket. 2. "I completely support everyone determining what's best for their individual circumstance and recognize the value of vaccines,"Kiper said in thestatement. They must trust that Mekhi Becton will return healthy and productive after back-to-back lost seasons. 4. 34. He was downright reckless at times last season, trusting his strong arm to fit throws into tight spaces but instead getting picked off. 27. I mentioned after Day 2 I would have preferred other corners over Julius Brents (44), but he does fill an immediate hole. He was unblockable. He also put up a 41.5-inch vertical jump at the combine, which tied for second among the corners -- a half-inch behind Deonte Banks (Maryland). Jalen Graham, Purdue K.J. 2. Myles Berry, East Carolina Owen Pappoe, Auburn On Day 2, they added cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (32), defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (49) and tight end Darnell Washington (93), all of whom could play significant roles this season. 3. Tyler Scott (133) is a slot wideout who runs after the catch like a tailback. Dee Winters, TCU Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson 17. Rashee Rice, WR, SMU I thought I was high on quarterback Stetson Bennett (128), but I had heard he was more likely to go in Rounds 5 or 6. 1. Coach Brian Daboll helped make a trade up for wideout Jalin Hyatt (73), whom I had rated as the No. 106. 19. The reality is this pick has some risk because we've never seen a pocket passer under 6 feet tall have consistent success at the NFL level; Young is 2 inches shorter than Drew Brees. This is how to support an inexperienced passer. K.J. He just gets open, and he can do it in so many ways. He should be on preseason Rookie of the Year watchlists. He has also gotten rave reviews about his interviews with coaches and execs in the pre-draft process. 20. Tucker Kraft, South Dakota State 27. 7. Richardson hasn't come close to his ceiling. McDonald is a speed rusher who is super explosive; he had the best broad jump of any of the edge rushers at the combine (11 feet). Chicago had been connected with Darnell Wright (9) for months -- I matched this one in my two-round mock draft -- mostly because of its gaping void at right tackle. He is a technician who can bend. ESPN requires its on-site employees get the COVID-19 vaccine and the NFL mandates that on-site reporters also get the jab . Overall, there are some early contributors in their class, even though I would have gone in different directions at a couple of spots. 8. 12. Travis Vokolek, Nebraska And then we saw him at his best as he threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns in the narrow loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Griffin Hebert, Louisiana Tech 99. Upgrade to a Disney Bundle plan and start streaming something for everyone today! Cameron Brown, Ohio State Camerun Peoples, Appalachian State 51. Jammie Robinson, Florida State Murphy likely will slot in as a rotational player behind Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard as a rookie, but Murphy is going to make an impact. 10. Top needs entering the draft: DE, CB, WR, DT, QB. Void in ONT. Silas Dzansi, Virginia Tech For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. reveals final 2023 NFL Draft grade for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. 28. One reason that post-draft grades became so popular was because ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. Kiper offered thoughts after each day of the draft but released his grades once the draft was complete. 5. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? Chris Faddoul, Florida A&M 30. 124. 29. 11. 137. Potter, Clemson He forced 25 missed tackles last season, the third most in the country for a wideout. O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida 100. That's a miss. Josh Vann, South Carolina I have Young No. As I noted in my post-combine list, he is the second-heaviest player to run a sub-4.4 40 and have a vertical jump of more than 40 inches since 2006 (Vernon Davis is the other). DaShaun White, Oklahoma 81 in this draft). He also has a lot of experience; he started eight games as a true freshman in 2019. As I wrote Thursday, putting Carter next to Jordan Davis again makes total sense.
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