2023 NFL Draft: Mock Draft Updates and Player Rankings
The college football and NFL season are both in the books and now it's time to get a head start on 2023 with the NFL Draft coming up next on the calendar.
And a perfect time to get our latest updates as to where the experts and analysts predict the top players will go, and who those top players are.
A total of 82 underclassmen declared for the NFL Draft, showing another decrease year-to-year as to how many prospects are electing to turn pro early.
Quarterback seems to be a position with plenty of talent on offer for the NFL to choose from, with a quartet of eligible players from high profile programs.
This year's NFL Draft is set for April 27 through April 29 from Kansas City, home of the defending Super Bowl LVII champion Chiefs.
Scroll through for your up to date look at how the top analysts and experts are projecting their mock drafts and player rankings heading into 2023.
2023 NFL Draft Mock Updates
NFL Draft Bible
Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud
1. Chicago Bears: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter
2. Houston Texans: Alabama quarterback Bryce Young
3. Arizona Cardinals: Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson, Jr.
4. Indianapolis Colts: Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud
5. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN): Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson
6. Detroit Lions (via LAR): Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson
7. Las Vegas Raiders: Kentucky quarterback Will Levis
8. Atlanta Falcons: Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski
9. Carolina Panthers: TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston
10. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO): Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson, Jr.
NFL Draft Bible's full Mock Draft is here.
Mel Kiper of ESPN
Georgia star lineman Jalen Carter
1. Houston Texas (via mock trade with CHI): Alabama quarterback Bryce Young
2. Indianapolis Colts (via mock trade with CHI): Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud
3. Arizona Cardinals: Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson, Jr.
4. Chicago Bears (via mock trade with IND): Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter
5. Carolina Panthers (via mock trade with SEA/DEN): Kentucky quarterback Will Levis
6. Detroit Lions: Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez
7. Las Vegas Raiders: Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon
8. Atlanta Falcons: Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald
9. Seattle Seahawks (via mock trade with CAR): Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson
10. Philadelphia Eagles: Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski
Mel Kiper's full NFL Mock Draft is here.
Tankathon
Alabama defensive star Will Anderson, Jr.
USA Today Images
1. Chicago Bears: Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson, Jr.
2. Houston Texans: Alabama quarterback Bryce Young
3. Arizona Cardinals: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter
4. Indianapolis Colts: Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud
5. Seattle Seahawks: Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson
6. Detroit Lions: Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez
7. Las Vegas Raiders: Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson
8. Atlanta Falcons: Clemson edge rusher Myles Murphy
9. Carolina Panthers: Kentucky quarterback Will Levis
10. Philadelphia Eagles: Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon
Tankathon's full NFL Mock Draft is here.
Bleacher Report Scouting Dept.
Heisman quarterback Bryce Young of Alabama
1. Indianapolis Colts (via mock trade with CHI): Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson
2. Houston Texans: Alabama quarterback Bryce Young
3. Arizona Cardinals: Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson
4. Chicago Bears (via mock trade with IND): Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter
5. Carolina Panthers (via mock trade with SEA, via DEN): Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud
6. Detroit Lions: Kentucky quarterback Will Levis
7. Las Vegas Raiders: Clemson edge rusher Myles Murphy
8. Atlanta Falcons: Penn State cornerback Joey Porter, Jr.
9. Seattle Seahawks (from ARI): Georgia edge rusher Nolan Smith
10. Philadelphia Eagles: Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee
BR's full NFL Mock Draft is here.
Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis
1. Chicago Bears: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter
2. Houston Texans: Alabama quarterback Bryce Young
3. Arizona Cardinals: Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson
4. Indianapolis Colts: Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud
5. Seattle Seahawks: Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson, Jr.
6. Detroit Lions: Clemson edge rusher Myles Murphy
7. Las Vegas Raiders: Kentucky quarterback Will Levis
8. Atlanta Falcons: Iowa edge rusher Lukas Van Ness
9. Carolina Panthers: Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski
10. Philadelphia Eagles: Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon
Jeremiah's full NFL Mock Draft is here.
Todd McShay of ESPN
1. Indianapolis Colts (via CHI): Alabama quarterback Bryce Young
2. Houston Texans: Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud
3. Arizona Cardinals: Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson
4. Las Vegas Raiders (from IND via CHI): Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson
5. Seattle Seahawks: Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson
6. Detroit Lions: Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez
7. Chicago Bears (via LV): Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski
8. Atlanta Falcons: Georgia edge rusher Nolan Smith
9. Carolina Panthers: Kentucky quarterback Will Levis
10. Philadelphia Eagles: Texas running back Bijan Robinson
McShay's full NFL Draft mock is here.
2023 NFL Draft Player Rankings
Texas running back Bijan Robinson
According to NFL Draft Bible
1. Georgia DT Jalen Carter: "Rare athleticism for his size with tremendous strength, explosiveness, and versatility."
2. Alabama edge Will Anderson: "A potential first overall selection with the ability to convert speed to power and is also a twitch athlete with great speed."
3. Alabama QB Bryce Young: "An undersized, athletic gamer who possesses a lasso for an arm and is the consummate team leader. Has experienced the biggest stages that college football has to offer; uber-competitive and ultra-poised."
4. Texas RB Bijan Robinson: "While he is a raw pass protector and must refine his open-field vision to better work to space, Bijan Robinson is an elite running back prospect without any athletic limitations. His size, agility, lateral and linear burst, balance, power, and well-rounded pass-catching are all special."
5. Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud: "A mature, highly intelligent, pocket-passer who makes smart decisions, does a phenomenal job of reading through his progressions and understands when to add zip or touch."
6. Northwestern OT Peter Skoronski: "A potential first-round pick that has the versatility to play any position on the offensive line with his size and athletic ability."
7. Texas Tech edge Tyree Wilson: "Wilson is one of the most physically gifted prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, possessing the arm length, frame, explosiveness, and power to be an immediate impact player at the next level."
8. Clemson edge Myles Murphy: "An experienced, versatile defensive lineman who is capable of playing any position with his hand in the dirt up front; possesses a quick first step, with excellent bend and athleticism."
9. Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon: "There are some minor concerns about Witherspoon’s size, but his elite agility, instincts, and ability to consistently stay attached to wide receivers warrant a top 60 selection in the 2023 NFL Draft."
10. TCU WR Quentin Johnson: "A tall, long, strong, explosive, and fast pass-catcher, Quentin Johnston is an exciting deep and jump-ball threat who wins with physicality after the catch. Though he has struggled with injuries and his athletic profile does not lend itself to high-level or diverse route running, the TCU receiver is an immediate low-level starter with elite upside."
You can see NFL Draft Bible's complete player rankings here.
More college football from SI: Top 25 Rankings | Schedule | All Teams
Follow College Football HQ: Bookmark | Rankings | Facebook