Texans Open To Trading Down; Team Preparing To Pass On QB At No. 2?
2023/04/texans-open-to-trading-down-team-preparing-to-pass-on-qb-at-no-2Mel Kiper Jr.'s most recent mock draft has a QB-QB-QB-QB start, featuring Anthony Richardson and Will Levis going at Nos. … Nick Caserio does not intend to leave Houston after the draft, but the third-year GM is facing a decision comparable to the Texans' 2006 Reggie Bush-or-Mario Williams call.
Panthers Not Receiving Calls On No. 1 Pick; Team Down To Two QBs?
2023/04/panthers-not-receiving-calls-on-no-1-pick-team-down-to-two-qbsswapped the QBs on his most recent mock draft, sliding Stroud down to Houston at No. … 1 overall pick and then trade out of that slot, but the Panthers did obtain this draft pick several weeks ago.
Raiders Targeting Defensive Upgrades, Meet With DE Tyree Wilson
2023/04/raiders-targeting-defensive-upgrades-meet-with-de-tyree-wilsonPatrick Graham's unit ranked 26th in points allowed and 27th in DVOA, making it logical to expect the AFC West franchise to seek help in the draft. … Mel Kiper Jr.'s most recent mock sends Witherspoon to Vegas.
Latest On Draft’s QBs: Young, Panthers, Texans, Hooker, Vikings, Richardson, Levis
2023/04/latest-on-drafts-qbs-young-panthers-texans-hooker-vikings-richardson-levisMel Kiper Jr.'s most recent mock draft calls for what would be a draft first: a QB-QB-QB-QB start. … With each passing day, the reality of Bryce Young leading off the 2023 draft looks more likely.
Jalen Carter Unlikely To Fall Out Of Top 10; Bears, Eagles In Mix For DT?
2023/04/dt-jalen-carter-unlikely-to-fall-out-of-top-10Mel Kiper Jr.'s most recent mock draft sends Carter to Seattle -- as the first non-QB taken. … The Bears are believed to value the two-time national champion defender highly, and they are prepared to bolster their defensive line in this draft.
Buccaneers, Falcons To Host QB Will Levis
2023/04/buccaneers-falcons-to-host-qb-will-levisTodd McShay's most recent mock draft sends Levis to Tampa, via a trade-up to No. … But the team will still do some pre-draft homework.
Panthers Leaning Toward Bryce Young?
2023/04/panthers-leaning-toward-bryce-youngStroud continues to be the leadoff man in the major mock drafts, Young-Panthers links are multiplying. … 5) and Mac Jones (15) were in their respective drafts.
CB Joey Porter Jr. Visits Ravens, To Meet With Raiders
2023/04/cb-joey-porter-jr-visits-ravens-to-meet-with-raidersCornerback is one of them, and Baltimore and Vegas are checking in on one of the top available prospects ahead of this month's draft. … Rapoport's colleague Daniel Jeremiah has them doing just that in his latest mock, which sees two other corners (Illinois product Devon Witherspoon and Oregon's Christian Gonzalez) drafted in the top eight before Porter.
Many Panthers Staffers Back Bryce Young
2023/04/many-panthers-staffers-back-bryce-youngThe consensus top quarterback in the 2011 draft, Cam Newton served as Carolina's quarterback for nearly a decade. … and Todd McShay each mock the Ohio State passer to Carolina at 1, but ESPN and NFL.com rank the former Alabama superstar as the draft's best prospect.
Chiefs, Cowboys, Ravens Meet With WR Quentin Johnston
2023/04/chiefs-cowboys-ravens-meet-with-wr-quentin-johnstonAlthough the Cowboys traded for Brandin Cooks last month, they continue to do extensive homework on this draft's top wide receiver prospects. … Todd McShay's most recent mock sends Johnston to the Ravens at No.
Texans, Lions, Bears Host Will Anderson Jr.; Houston Not Locked Into QB At No. 2?
2023/04/texans-lions-bears-host-will-anderson-jr-houston-not-committed-to-taking-qb-at-no-2and Todd McShay's most recent mock drafts have Houston taking Young at 2. … Pre-draft visit season is in full swing, and the Texans are once again in possession of a top-three pick.
Colts Working Out QBs Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Will Levis
2023/04/colts-hosting-qbs-bryce-young-c-j-stroudSet to draft fourth overall, they will have the chance to add a long-term signal-caller, though their options are expected to be limited to a degree. … Mel Kiper Jr.'s most recent mock has the Colts selecting Levis; Todd McShay's has them trading up to No.
Steelers Meet With CB Joey Porter Jr.
2023/04/steelers-meet-with-cb-joey-porter-jrThe son of the longtime Pittsburgh linebacker nevertheless went through the official process of a pre-draft visit with the team, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review notes. … Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock sends Porter to the Patriots at No.
Latest On Panthers’ QB Draft Plans
2023/04/latest-on-panthers-qb-draft-plansDespite all the evaluations and field trips, when Person put together a seven-round mock draft for the team yesterday, Stroud remained the pick. … 1 overall draft pick in 2023, many came to the conclusion that Carolina would be taking the obvious route and drafting a quarterback.
Steelers Rumors: Peterson, Sutton, OL
2023/03/steelers-rumors-peterson-sutton-seumalo-kendricks-moore-okorafor-staff-clarkduring a free agency stretch that ended with Brown a Bengal, will be connected to tackles early in the draft. … Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock sends a corner (Maryland's Deonte Banks) to Pittsburgh.
Bears Pursued Mike McGlinchey; Latest On Cody Whitehair, Teven Jenkins
2023/03/bears-pursued-mike-mcglinchey-latest-on-cody-whitehair-teven-jenkinsThis year's draft includes top-10 tackle options Peter Skoronski, from nearby Northwestern, and Paris Johnson (Ohio State). … Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock sends Johnson to Chicago.
Giants Likely To Resume Odell Beckham Jr. Pursuit, Eye First-Round WR Pick
2023/02/giants-likely-to-resume-odell-beckham-jr-pursuit-eye-first-round-wr-pick1-caliber option will be in the draft. … Todd McShay's first mock sends Boston College's Zay Flowers to the Giants, while Daniel Jeremiah's second pegs Tennessee's Jalin Hyatt as the ascending team's pick.
NFL Draft Rumors: Richardson, TEs, Wright
2023/02/nfl-draft-rumors-richardson-tight-ends-wrightI've personally seen a mock draft by Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports that has the Bears trading Fields and taking Richardson at No. … Every year come draft time there are prospects that divide scouts and analysts.
Plan For Developing Young QB Helped Shane Steichen Land Colts Job
2023/02/plan-for-developing-young-qb-helped-shane-steichen-land-colts-jobMcShay's first mock draft features the Colts trading up from No. … 1 with the Bears to draft Young.
West Notes: 49ers, Hudson, Raiders, Broncos
2023/01/west-notes-mitchell-49ers-cardinals-hudson-adams-raiders-qbs-williams-broncosIf the Raiders were to sign Brady, drafting a QB at No. … Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock has Richardson going off the board at No.
NFC South Notes: Panthers, Saints, Matthews
2023/01/nfc-south-notes-panthers-qbs-staff-saints-thomas-davenport-onyemata-falcons-matthewsMel Kiper Jr.'s first 2023 mock draft has Carolina, however, taking the fourth quarterback in this year's class -- Florida's Anthony Richardson -- in Round 1. … Panthers GM Scott Fitterer provided rare transparency about his team's first-round decision ahead of last year's draft, indicating the team was likely down to quarterback or left tackle at No.
Alabama S Brian Branch To Enter Draft
2023/01/alabama-s-brian-branch-to-enter-draftTo no surprise, a number of early mock drafts have him hearing his name called on Day 1, including the latest from his colleague Todd McShay and The Athletic's Dane Brugler (subscription required). … Following the decision of three of his college teammates confirmed yesterday, the top safety in this year's draft class is turning pro.
Texas RB Bijan Robinson Declares For Draft
2022/12/texas-rb-bijan-robinson-declares-for-draftThe consensus top running back in the 2023 draft class has, to no surprise, entered the pool of April's NFL-eligible prospects. … In a mock released earlier this month, ESPN's Todd McShay has the Eagles selecting him fifth overall - by far the highest a tailback would be taken since Saquon Barkley went second to the Giants in 2018.
Clemson DE Myles Murphy To Enter Draft
2022/12/clemson-de-myles-murphy-to-enter-draft5 overall prospect, per ESPN.com's Matt Miller, and colleague Todd McShay has him going off the board 14th overall in his first 2023 mock draft. … Myles Murphy is passing on his senior season (and the Tigers' Orange Bowl tilt) to enter the 2023 draft, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.
Arkansas LB Drew Sanders Declares For Draft
2022/12/arkansas-lb-drew-sanders-declares-for-draftThe Athletic's Dane Brugler's initial 2022 mock draft slots Sanders as the No. … A breakthrough season led Sanders to declare for the 2023 draft, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com notes.