PFF releases way-too-early 2023 NFL mock draft
With the 2022 NFL Draft in the review mirror, draft experts and analysts are already looking ahead to the next group of college stars that could go in the first-round in 2023.
ProFootballFocus put out its first edition of a 2023 first-round mock draft this week with Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and reigning Heisman champ Bryce Young leading the pack. PFF actually has two Bama stars going at the top of the 2023 draft with defensive end Will Anderson checking it at No. 2 overall. The outlet also predicts another big year for the SEC, projecting half of the first 32 picks to come from the conference. In 2021, the SEC led all conferences with 65 selections.
To determine the draft order, PFF used their own current Super Bowl 57 betting odds, which have the Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets taking the first three picks.
PFF’s 2023 first-round mock draft
- Houston Texans: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
- Atlanta Falcons: Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama
- New York Jets: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
- Detroit Lions: CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Arik Gilbert, TE, Georgia
- Carolina Panthers: Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford
- New York Giants: Jaquelin Roy, DT, LSU
- Seattle Seahawks: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
- Chicago Bears: Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
- Washington Commanders: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
- Philadelphia Eagles (via NO): Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
- Philadelphia Eagles: Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia
- Minnesota Vikings: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
- New England Patriots: Andre Carter, EDGE, Army
- Las Vegas Raiders: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
- Miami Dolphins: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
- Tennessee Titans: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
- Arizona Cardinals: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State
- Indianapolis Colts: Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri
- Baltimore Ravens: Jordan Addison, WR, Pittsburgh
- Cincinnati Bengals: Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
- Houston Texans (via CLV): Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
- Dallas Cowboys: Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama
- Seattle Seahawks (via DEN): Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida
- Los Angeles Chargers: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
- Miami Dolphins (via SF): Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
- Detroit Lions (via LAR): Cooper Beebe, OG, Kansas State
- Green Bay Packers: Jaheim Bell, TE, South Carolina
- Kansas City Chiefs: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin Leary, QB, NC State
- Buffalo Bills: Parris Johnson, OT Ohio State