Multiple Rebels Picked in New 7 Round NFL Mock Draft
We are officially less than a month away from the 2023 NFL Draft, which means the mock drafts are getting crazy.
On Wednesday, ESPN released a massive seven-round mock draft, and four Ole Miss Rebels were taken in its projection. Former Ole Miss receiver Jonathan Mingo, running back Zach Evans, offensive lineman Nick Broeker, and edge Tavius Robinson were all predicted to go in the fourth and fifth rounds.
Here's a look at ESPN's predictions for the Ole Miss prospects in this year's draft class.
Round 4, 130. Buffalo Bills: Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss
Round 5, 139. Denver Broncos: Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss
Round 5, 147. Tennessee Titans: Nick Broeker, IOL, Ole Miss
Round 5, 165. New Orleans Saints (from PHI): Tavius Robinson, Edge, Ole Miss
The Buffalo Bills get an athletic 6-2, 220-pound wideout in Mingo to pair with fellow Ole Miss alumni, tight end Dawson Jones, while Evans adds depth and starting potential to the Denver Broncos running back room. The Tennessee Titans bolster their offensive line with stalwart lineman Nick Broeker, who did not give up a single sack in his senior year at left guard. Robinson finds a home with the New Orleans Saints who have a knack for developing defensive prospects.
ESPN voted Evans and the Broncos as the best prospect/team fit in the fifth round. Here is the analysis on Evans landing in Denver and how it could be one of the biggest steals in the draft.
"RB Zach Evans to the Broncos (139). Evans could go higher than this selection, as NFL scouts have mixed opinions on his outlook. In Denver, with the uncertainty of Javonte Williams, who is coming off a severe knee injury, Evans would enter a situation in which there are carries available. History has shown Sean Payton loves versatile runners who can be used not only as a threat in the run game but as a playmaker in the passing game. Evans would bring upside at multiple spots in the Broncos' new offense."
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton knows how to pick his running backs in the middle rounds.
During the 2017 draft with the Saints, Payton drafted another versatile running back, Alvin Kamara, in the third round who has since earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, two second-team All-Pro selections, and a Pro Bowl appearance in all five of his NFL campaigns.
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