Derrick Bell's Big Board: Top 100 Players 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft is finally upon us, and after months of scouting, here are the top 100 players in this year's class.
1) Jalen Carter, IDL, Georgia
One-man wrecking ball in the middle with unlimited potential.
2) Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama
Hyper-active speed to power rusher whose motor never stops.
3) Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
Magician who could change the way that we view the position moving forward.
4) Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Dual-threat, creative wizard who strings moves together seamlessly.
5) Peter Skoronski, IOL, Northwestern
Technical savant with both a safe floor and high ceiling.
6) Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Build-A-Corner with unbelievable hip fluidity.
7) Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
The prototypical athletic, zone-blocking left tackle.
8) Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
All of the physical traits you could dream of with underrated pocket presence.
9) C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Naturally accurate and gifted touch passer.
10) Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia
Compactly built, physical freak with speed and wiry strength.
11) Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Playmaking trash talker who plays every down like it’s his last.
12) Brian Branch, S, Alabama
Versatile Swiss-army knife who does almost everything well.
13) Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
Confident, explosive cover man who looks to impose his will on his opponents.
14) Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
The best and most sure-handed pass pure pass catcher in the class.
15) Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
Toolsy EDGE rusher that’s still figuring out how good he can be.
16) Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech
Lanky and rangy science experiment turned EDGE rusher.
17) Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
Physically imposing with the length to completely engulf opposing wide receivers.
18) Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee
Bully ball tackle who consistently rose to the level of his competition.
19) Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
Throwback tight end who’s tough as nails in the middle of the field.
20) Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Three-level separator who’s seemingly always open.
21) Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
Runaway freight train in space with tools that OL coaches dream of.
22) Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
Experienced pro-style signal caller with a howitzer for an arm.
23) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Your neighborhood QB-Friendly Slot Machine.
24) Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
Young, tone-setting tackle with movement skills that the NFL covets.
25) Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
Dynamic playmaker who just needs one touch to flip the game script.
26) B.J. Ojulari, EDGE, LSU
Loose and fluid with a deep bag of passing rushing moves.
27) Bryan Bresee, IDL, Clemson
Explosive, downhill physical specimen who’s still working his way back to form.
28) Mazi Smith, IDL, Michigan
The incredible hulk against the run with some untapped upside as a rusher.
29) Will McDonald, EDGE, Iowa State
Twitchy and bendy rusher who will finally get used properly at the next level.
30) Steve Avila, IOL, TCU
Huge, physically imposing guard who comes with tons of positional versatility.
31) Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
6-3 receiver who plays like he’s 5-10 (in both good and bad ways).
32) Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State
Slender corner with recovery speed and a knack for finding the end zone.
33) Calijah Kancey, IDL, Pittsburgh
Small but Wicked quick with a vast array of pass-rushing moves.
34) Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
All gas, no Breaks.
35) Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Gigantic power forward who’s a force multiplier in the run game.
36) O’Cyrus Torrence, IOL, Florida
Massive force with an impressive ability to anchor in pass pro.
37) Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee
Throwback X receiver with sweet body control and strong hands.
38) Jack Campbell, ILB, Iowa
Both instinctual and smart with a knack for clogging lanes in zone coverage.
39) Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
Smooth from a pedal with impressive click and close ability.
40) Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
Iowa’s only legitimate playmaker and teams still couldn’t check him.
41) John Michael-Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota
Hard-nosed leader at the pivot who shined during Senior Bowl week.
42) Keeanu Benton, IDL, Wisconsin
Heavy-handed run stopper who helps control the line of scrimmage.
43) Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa
Thor-like power capacity with a bull in a China shop mentality.
44) Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
National Title game hero with a lot of straight-line speed.
45) Joe Tippmann, IOL, Wisconsin
Tall and athletic center who excels when on the move.
46) Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
And-One Mixtape style route runner who plays bigger than his frame suggests.
47) Adetomiwa Adebawore, IDL, Northwestern
Explosive, hybrid lineman with a lightning quick first step off the ball.
48) Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State
Relentless pass rushing specialist who makes good use of his length.
49) D.J. Turner, CB, Michigan
Track star speedster who’s frame likely kicks him inside to the slot.
50) Jartavius Martin, S, Illinois
Versatile chess piece that adds flexibility to the back end.
51) Cody Mauch, IOL, North Dakota
Highlight-reel offensive lineman who will be a fan favorite from day one.
52) Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami
Patient, height/weight/speed corner with clean footwork.
53) Tucker Kraft, TE, North Dakota
Fluid in-line tight end who can be a seam buster from day one.
54) Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State
Unbelievably long to keep pass rushers away from his quarterback.
55) Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame
Explosive with a sudden first step that led to a ton of collegiate production.
56) Trenton Simpson, ILB, Clemson
Rangy, sideline to sideline backer with some man coverage chops.
57) Keion White, IDL, Georgia Tech
Alignment versatile, traitsy rusher who hustles on every single rep.
58) Matthew Bergeron, IOL, Syracuse
Versatile technician who is a potentially dynamic run blocker.
59) Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma
Underutilized deep threat who has some serious bunnies.
60) Derick Hall, EDGE, Auburn
Strong build helps him convert speed to power with relative ease.
61) Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
Field stretching tight end who runs like a gazelle.
62) Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA
Complete three down back with impressive contact balance.
63) Drew Sanders, ILB, Arkansas
Newly converted off-ball backer with size and a knack for blitzing.
64) Tuli Tuipulotu, EDGE, USC
Highly productive move piece along the defensive line with plus hand usage.
65) Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State
Tall and long corner who’s helped himself tremendously throughout the draft process.
66) Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State
Smooth, reliable wide out who’s production was doomed by poor quarterback play.
67) Gervon Dexter Sr., IDL, Florida
Totally blank canvas with all the tools you could possibly ask for.
68) Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss
Physically imposing possession receiver who is tough to bring down after the catch.
69) Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
Mighty-might joystick who runs much harder than your typical scat back.
70) Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Vertical specialist who can easily take the top off of a defense.
71) Clark Phillips, CB, Utah
Feisty, opportunistic corner who’s looking to defy the odds once more.
72) Sydney Brown, S, Illinois
Wound-up ball of energy who provides splash on defense.
73) Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse
Quick footed corner we’d be talking a lot more about if he was healthy.
74) Daiyan Henley, ILB, Washington State
Converted receiver with oily hips offering coverage upside at the next level.
75) Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M
Big nickel defender who can wear multiple hats on defense.
76) Isaiah McGuire, EDGE, Missouri
Premier power rusher who’ll run straight through your chest.
77) Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan
Do-it-all tight end who proved his receiving chops at the Shrine Bowl event.
78) Nick Herbig, LB, Wisconsin
Versatile and athletic second-level defender that needs some time.
79) Kendre Miller, RB, TCU
20-year-old who’s surprisingly nimble for his size with the arrow pointing up.
80) Dorian Williams, ILB, Tulane
Long and violent backer who excels in zone coverage.
81) Jordan Battle, S, Alabama
Steady hand without any glaring or potentially dooming weaknesses.
82) Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama
Smooth, experienced tackle who’s played on both sides of the offensive line.
83) Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina
Easy mover for a guy with his build that’s still learning the intricacies of the position.
84) Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas
Power back with plus contact balance and very little tread on the tires.
85) Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati
Home-run hitter with an easily definable role in the pros.
86) Zach Pickens, IDL, South Carolina
Easy to get excited about the flashes of power and explosiveness.
87) Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn
Intriguing skill set that was unfortunately hidden behind a poor offensive line.
88) Zach Harrison, EDGE, Ohio State
Alien-like with tantalizing flashes that will get you on board.
89) Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
Late bloomer who throws a beautiful deep ball down the sideline.
90) Ricky Stromberg, IOL, Arkansas
Well-rounded, experienced center who explodes out of this stance.
91) Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane
Gets to his top gear in the blink of an eye and finished the season on a tear.
92) Luke Wypler, IOL, Ohio State
Balanced center with good movement skills.
93) Cory Trice, CB, Purdue
Massive cornerback who consistently smothers receivers throughout the route.
94) Chandler Zavala, IOL, NC State
Zone blocking phenom who excels moving laterally and tested out of this world.
95) Kei’Trel Clark, CB, Louisville
Feisty nickel back who looked like the best defensive player at the Shrine Bowl.
96) A.T. Perry, WR, Wake Forest
Ridiculous catch radius to be weaponized on the sideline.
97) Jose Ramirez, EDGE, Eastern Michigan
Gifted pass rusher who can bend through contact at the apex.
98) Wanya Morris, OT, Oklahoma
Smooth setter that plays with a mean streak.
99) J.L. Skinner, S, Boise State
Freakishly built thumper who has had a horrible string of luck recently.
100) Byron Young, EDGE, Tennessee
Former JUCO underdog with an unbelievable first step off of the edge.
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