NFL Mock Draft 2023: There's a new No. Sounds like a win-win to me. 42 and 73 on Day 2. Who are some players NFL Draft experts think the team could consider with those picks? 1; Raiders reload at QB with Will Levis The Bears unload their No. ", Expert: James Fragoza, Pro Football Network, Analysis: "With his recent top-five hype, Will Levis' unique food habits have fallen off the radar. ", Analysis: "Levis, who definitely looks the part, was plagued by injuries and poor play all fall. Foskey, a second-team All-American and team captain in 2022, totaled 20.5 sacks in his final two seasons (25 games) with the Fighting Irish. Who are some players experts think the Colts will target with that pick, plus in the third and fourth rounds? 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Butch Dill/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Young's improvisation and poise are his greatest strengths. The vet the Colts sign will be QB2. But the Colts are in line for a top-five pick, which should help matters. 1 pick. Unfortunately for them, things were far from perfect. Check it out below. 73. All rights reserved. After three rounds of interviews, the Colts have hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen. 35 overall): Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse, Expert: Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus, Analysis: "With the Colts sitting just a few picks down the draft order, they can present the Bears with the most favorable trade package to come up and get the top quarterback in this draft. After acquiring veteran Matt Ryan, the Colts had hopes of returning to the playoffs. Yes, they need a quarterback, but they also don't need to sell the farm to get one. ", Selection (No. ", Analysis: "With new head coach Shane Steichen in tow, Indianapolis trades up to No. The trade included sending a 2023 sixth-round. 79 overall): Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama, Analysis: "The Colts still make the most sense as a trade partner for the Bears here, as they leap ahead of a division rival to grab their quarterback of choice. ", Selection (No. Get acquainted with a few names in the second installment of the Colts 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup, which comes on the eve of the NFL Scouting Combine. Here, they take Will Levis, who when he has had the right supporting cast around him has played just as well as any quarterback in this class. 35 overall): Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU Selection (No. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) hands the ball off to Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) during an NCAA college football game against Georgia in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. MORE: Breaking down the Bears' options with the No. 35 overall): Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State Selection (No. The gap between the two isn't big, so it's not like the Colts are missing out if they "settle" for Stroud. 4 overall): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. See where the edge rusher position ranks in the 2023 NFL Draft class. It's a risky pick, but the Colts must swing for the fences to compete in the AFC South moving forward. The New York Giants traded former first-round pick Kadarius Toney to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday for a compensatory third-round pick and a sixth-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft. Colts GM Chris Ballard has always valued traits and upside. Instead, they go young and build for the future. Expect more moving and shaking prior to the first round. ", Selection (No. 4. 1 Pick Damian Parson December 7, 2022 The college football regular season is in the books after championship weekend. 1 pick. 2023 NFL Draft Pick Pending Transactions (last updated 2023-02-13) Team yellow = data that is incomplete or uncertain gray = conditional picks that would not be transferred as per current conditions Picks are listed in order as of standings at conclusion of the 2022 season and results of playoffs. 1 to get a quarterback in this draft. I'm not sold on Levis, but it won't surprise me if a team like the Colts falls in love with his physical tools, toughness, and potential, looking past the flaws and inconsistencies in his play. However, with anticipation, quality field vision, and understanding of leverage to give his targets opportunities to make plays on the ball, Stroud offers an impressive repertoire of attributes. 1 overall pick, the Cardinals currently hold the No. ", Selection (No. Whether they can correct his flaws is a different story, but Levis does have the high-level talent worth banking on. ", Analysis: "The Texans' loss is the Colts' gain, as the franchise finally lands some quarterback stability in the Heisman trophy winner. ", Expert: The Athletic College Football Staff, Analysis: "Colts owner Jim Irsay basically admitted that the team will select a QB in this year's draft, even going out of his way to praise Bryce Young at new head coach Shane Steichen's introductory press conference. 4 pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, so they may have to move up if they want one of the top-two quarterbacks. The Colts do not have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and the first selection they own is the 47th overall pick. 4 overall): C.J. Stroud could bring the steadiness this team needs to find success in the playoffs with a loaded roster, as his accuracy and experience make him ready to go from the start. Thanks to a long list of key free agents on both sides of the ball, and a daunting salary cap . If you can put those aside, Levis has the tools to warrant the Colts' selection. The NFL season has quietly picked up steam and is near the final stretch of games before the playoffs. TRADE: The Indianapolis Colts send this year's fourth and 35th overall draft picks, plus next year's first-round selection, to the Chicago Bears for the No. Even Deshaun Watson (my comp for Young on an on-the-field basis, obviously) came out of Clemson at 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds. Analysis: "Even if teams are concerned about Bryce Young's size, he won't fall far. ", Analysis: "I wanted to put Ohio State QB C.J. 3, they not only gave up the third overall pick but a third-round pick, a third-round pick the next year, and a fourth-round pick. Editor's Note: Our incredible . He's been that good for Alabama, dragging that team to victory just about every week. 4 overall): Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida Selection (No. ", Analysis: "Levis, who definitely looks the part, was plagued by injuries and poor play all fall. ", Selection (No. Stroud is a refined pocket passer with excellent accuracy at all levels. Author: HH Staff. Stroud here, because I think Stroud is just a much cleaner projection to the NFL. ", Analysis: "Another quarterback goes off the board in the top five with Stroud, who has been one of the most productive passers in the country over the last two seasons. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): C.J. 4 overall, the Colts become aggressive and trade up to secure Young at No. In large part, those picks are evenly distributed from round to round. If the season ended today, the Colts would pick 14th in the 2023 NFL Draft. Jalen Carter 2023 NFL Draft No. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): C.J. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back with the NFL offseason officially underway after the conclusion of Super Bowl LVII. 1 overall by the Colts since the franchise moved to Indianapolis in 1984, following Jeff George (1990), Peyton Manning (1998) and Andrew Luck in 2012. Brandon Wade/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back a week after the Colts named Shane Steichen head coach. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): C.J. The Chicago Bears can be the biggest winners of the 2023 NFL Draft . 35 overall): Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU Selection (No. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik), Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) looks for an open receiver during an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Their team needs are well accounted for in the current value slots. Stroud's performance against Georgia in the College Football Playoff, and in particular his ability to play off-structure and outside the pocket, was the kind of game that scouts will remember throughout draft season. 1 prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. They go back to what worked with Manning and Luck and draft a quarterback super, duper high. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. . His poise stands out above every quarterback in this class, and it gives him time to stay patient and let his routes develop. With one-game left in the 2022 season, the Indianapolis Colts draft pick is almost set. All Rights Reserved. Skip to Article . Steichen and the Eagles have done a great job building the offense around Jalen Hurts rather than forcing him to do something with which he is uncomfortable. The two-time Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Year is a classic pocket passer with quality processing skills and pocket management, as well as more than enough arm talent for every throw on the field. Get acquainted with a few names in the final installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes on the eve of the NFL Draft in Las Vegas. Bryce Young is a complete outlier from a size perspective and would be somewhat off-type for Ballard, but Young's instincts, vision and accuracy as a passer are the traits worth betting on at the position. And he did it with none of the playmakers that made life so much easier for Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones in previous years. _, Selection (No. However, that's just a slight edge on the Colts, who are given +275 odds, or an implied 26.7%. The Colts have seven picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Nos. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back with the Senior Bowl on the horizon. Texans: Bryce Young (via mock trade with Bears) Position: Quarterback School: Alabama What Kiper. 1 overall selection. Per a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears have already received interest in the No. And in terms of everything else you want in a quarterback arm talent, processing speed, field vision, and the ability to hold an offense together he's as good as it gets. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Colts trade up to pick Bryce Young at No. 4 min read ", Analysis: _"If I had to pick a team most likely to trade up to No. Young's improvisation and poise are his greatest strengths. ", Selection (No. The Colts have seven picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Nos. The season, however, doesn't end today and that is a very good thing for the Colts. ", Analysis: "The Colts don't necessarily have to trade up to No. Round by round results of the 2023 NFL Draft, including rookie contract details. Stroud from Ohio State. If he can't hold it, the vet starts until the rookie is ready. Stroud, in this scenario. The Chicago Bears hold the honor of having the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, for now. 35 overall): Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee Selection (No. This pick just feels like a good gamble for Indianapolis. Get acquainted with a few names in the third installment of the Colts 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup, which comes in the wake of the NFL Combine. Traded Carson Wentz 2022 second round pick (#47-Phidarian Mathis) 2022 seventh round pick (#240-Christian Holmes) to Commanders for 2022 second round pick (#42-Andrew Booth) 2022 third round pick (#73-Jelani Woods) 2023 conditional round pick (second round if Wentz plays 70% of offensive snaps for Commanders . 4 overall): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "The tape for Levis is a roller-coaster ride. _, Bryce Young has size issues - he's 5-11 - but he has drawn comparisons to Kyler Murray. A&M won 23-21. After struggling to sustain a contention window that began with Andrew Luck, it may be time for the Indianapolis Colts to rebuild. Here's a look at which players were mocked to the Colts the most with those selections over the last few months. The Colts have a clear need at quarterback, with an owner and general manager who are motivated to get it right. ", Selection (No. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears are 'leaning toward' trading down from the #1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft . ", Selection (No. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. 1 overall selection. It's time to get a youthful passer in Indianapolis, and Levis, while far from perfect, has No. 42 and 73 on Day 2. Who are some players NFL Draft experts think the team could consider with those picks? 4 overall): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama, Analysis: "Young is not a prototypical quarterback prospect, but it's time for the Colts to try an unconventional quarterback. ", Analysis: "Will Levis is in line with the prototypical quarterback that Indianapolis has coveted under the direction of general manager Chris Ballard. 1 pick in our updated first round projection Will Anderson has been knocked out of the top spot in our 2023 NFL mock draft. Analysis: "Every team will have their "favorite" at quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft, and it just feels like Will Levis will be the Colts' guy or at least near the top of their list. While the debate over QB1 currently favors Young, Stroud's a gunslinger in is own right. 35 overall): Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia Selection (No. Michael Clubb/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The top of the 2023 NFL draft could be changing soon. They decide to go the rookie route here and grab a big-armed passer in Levis. New HCShane Steichen has been coordinating offenses since 2019 and been quite successful with a range of quarterbacks including Philip Rivers, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts.Of that group, Stroud (6-3, 215 pounds) most closely resembles Herbert as he's accurate (69.3% completion rate in college), productive (85 TD passes, 12 INTs, 182.4 passer rating over last two seasons) and athletic but, like Herbert, more inclined to extend plays to throw rather than break the pocket. ", Analysis: "At worst, Anthony Richardson is the football version of an And1 mixtape. NFL Draft Recent Links: 2023 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 2/16): Round 1 / Picks 17-32 / Round 2 / Round 3 / Round 4 Other 2023 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (2/20) / Senior Bowl Mock (2/4) / Overreaction Mock (1/9) 35 overall): Anton Harrison, T, Oklahoma Selection (No. Who are some players experts think the Colts could target in the second round and later? Here's a look at how the first 31 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft may go when it takes place on April 27 in Kansas City. ", Analysis: "C.J. All rights reserved. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He heard the doubters after a second consecutive loss to Michigan, but his showing in the College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Georgia Bulldogs displayed that he can control a game with either his arm or his legs. ", Analysis: "It's hard to imagine the Colts wanting to turn to another veteran quarterback with limited upside. 1 overall pick from the Chicago Bears.. ", Analysis: "The Colts are ecstatic to pick Levis, who's a big-armed, highly athletic quarterback ready to lead the team in its next chapter. By Matt Severance @ jordanpaytonsn1 Updated: Feb 27, 2023 7:40AM PST . Get acquainted with a few names in the latest installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes as free agency and college pro days wind down. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) is pressured by Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson (10) before Richardson threw an incomplete pass on the last play of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. ", Expert: Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus, Analysis: "It'll take a premium to move up for a prospect like Bryce Young (Pick Nos. MORE: Top 10 Quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Trading up to the . 79 overall): Andrew Vorhees, iOL, USC, Analysis: "Ideally, in this scenario, the Colts would trade down a few spots to take advantage of the NFL's projected hesitancy surrounding Bryce Young. Request more info or view our 3D Seat Viewer below! 1 player in the class at the position. It worked out well the other two times: Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. They haven't had that since Andrew Luck. 4 overall): C.J. ", Selection (No. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. With the Texans sitting at second overall, however, the Colts will have to pay a hefty price. You've got to be right. ", Analysis: "The Texans' loss is the Colts' gain, as the franchise finally lands some quarterback stability in the Heisman trophy winner. Stroud has shown a complete skillset following the playoff loss to Georgia. Be prepared for the ad nauseum debate about the merits of Levis and Ohio State's C.J. Obviously, Indianapolis needs a franchise quarterback and long-term starter. 4 overall): C.J. While there have been well-voiced concerns about Bryce Young's size, his poise, professionalism, and leadership scream "face of the franchise." 1 overall pick via trade from Bears The Chicago Bears are open for business to trade the top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. 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