NFL MOCK DRAFT: What the experts are predicting for every first-round pick

Tyler LaulettaMar 31, 2023, 23:08 IST

C.J. Stroud.Jay LaPrete/AP Images

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to begin on Thursday, April 27.
Until then, experts from around the NFL world will do their best to predict the first round.

We analyzed the mock drafts of 12 experts — Jordan Reid and Mel Kiper Jr. at ESPN, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks at NFL.com, Brendan Donahue at Sharp Football, Danny Kelly at The Ringer, Will Brinson, Chris Trapasso, and Ryan Wilson at CBS Sports, Walter Football, Brad Spielberger at PFF, and Charles McDonald at Yahoo Sports — to see if we could find any consensus over how the first round will shake out.

Nearly all of our experts agree that there will be a rush of quarterbacks to start the draft, but ideas on what late-round teams will do differ greatly.

Still, by taking a wide view, we can paint a picture of how the first round of picks at this year's draft might play out.

1. Carolina Panthers — C.J. Stroud, QB (Ohio State)

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud passes against Georgia during the first half of the Peach Bowl.AP Photo/Danny Karnik

2. Houston Texans — Bryce Young, QB (Alabama)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young scrambles away from Auburn defensive end Marcus Bragg.AP Photo/Butch Dill

3. Arizona Cardinals — Will Anderson Jr., Edge (Alabama)

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. celebrates a sack against Vanderbilt.AP Photo/Vasha Hunt

4. Indianapolis Colts — Anthony Richardson, QB (Florida)

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson throws a pass as he is pressured by Georgia.AP Photo/John Raoux

5. Seattle Seahawks — Jalen Carter, DT (Georgia)

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter waves to the crowd.AP Photo/Ashley Landis

6. Detroit Lions — Devon Witherspoon, CB (Illinois)

Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon breaks up a pass in the end zone.AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

7. Las Vegas Raiders — Christian Gonzalez, CB (Oregon)

Oregon defensive back Christian Gonzalez lines up for a play.AP Photo/Young Kwak

8. Atlanta Falcons — Tyree Wilson, Edge (Texas Tech)

Texas Tech linebacker Tyree Wilson is seen during an NCAA football game against TCU.AP Photo/Brandon Wade

9. Chicago Bears — Peter Skoronski, OT (Northwestern)

Northwestern offensive lineman Peter Skoronski blocks in an NCAA college football game.AP Photo/Gail Burton

10. Philadelphia Eagles — Nolan Smith, Edge (Georgia)

Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith rushes the passer against Vanderbilt.AP Photo/Brett Davis

11. Tennessee Titans — Broderick Jones, OT (Georgia)

Georgia offensive lineman Broderick Jones lines up for a play against Kentucky.AP Photo/Michael Clubb

12. Houston Texans — Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR (Ohio State)

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs past Utah cornerback Kenzel Lawler at the Rose Bowl.AP Photo/John McCoy

13. New York Jets — Paris Johnson Jr., OT (Ohio State)

Ohio State offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. looks for someone to block against Penn State.AP Photo/Barry Reeger

14. New England Patriots — Joey Porter Jr., CB (Penn State)

Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. lines up against Minnesota.AP Photo/Barry Reeger

15. Green Bay Packers — Lukas Van Ness, Edge (Iowa)

Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness gets set for a play against Nebraska.AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

16. Washington Commanders — Brian Branch, S (Alabama)

Alabama defensive back Brian Branch runs a play against Arkansas.AP Photo/Michael Woods

17. Pittsburgh Steelers — Deonte Banks, CB (Maryland)

Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks reacts to a Michigan turnover.AP Photo/Paul Sancya

18. Detroit Lions — Michael Mayer, TE (Notre Dame)

Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer runs with the ball after making a catch against Navy.AP Photo/Terrance Williams

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Darnell Wright, OT (Tennessee)

Tennessee offensive lineman Darnell Wright waits to line up against Ball State.AP Photo/John Amis

20. Seattle Seahawks — Bijan Robinson, RB (Texas)

Texas running back Bijan Robinson carries against West Virginia.AP Photo/Stephen Spillman

21. Miami Dolphins — N/A

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media during a press conference.Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images

21. Los Angeles Chargers — Zay Flowers, WR (Boston College)

Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers gets past North Carolina State safety Tanner Ingle.AP Photo/Chris Seward

22. Baltimore Ravens — Quentin Johnston, WR (TCU)

TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston catches the game-winning touchdown under pressure from Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

23. Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison, WR (USC)

USC wide receiver Jordan Addison tries to fend off Arizona State defensive back Jordan Clark.AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

24. Jacksonville Jaguars — Myles Murphy, Edge (Clemson)

Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy tries to get past Louisville offensive lineman Trevor Reid.AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman

25. New York Giants — Joe Tippmann, C (Wisconsin)

Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Tippmann gets set to snap the ball against Iowa.AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

26. Dallas Cowboys — Dalton Kincaid, TE (Utah)

Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid warms up before a game against Oregon State.AP Photo/Rick Bowmer

27. Buffalo Bills — Jalin Hyatt, WR (Tennessee)

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt runs for a touchdown.AP Photo/Wade Payne

28. Cincinnati Bengals — Dawand Jones, OT (Ohio State)

Ohio State offensive lineman Dawand Jones lines up against Penn State.AP Photo/Barry Reeger

29. New Orleans Saints — Will McDonald IV, Edge (Iowa State)

Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV gets past Southeast Missouri State offensive lineman Terry Cook.AP Photo/Matthew Putney

30. Philadelphia Eagles — Bryan Bresee, DT (Clemson)

Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee runs onto the field before a game against Syracuse.AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman

31. Kansas City Chiefs — Adetomiwa Adebawore, Edge (Northwestern)

Northwestern defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore sacks Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa.AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

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