2023 NFL 1st Round Mock Draft: Raiders get a gift at No. 7 overall
By Brad Weiss
2023 NFL 1st Round Mock Draft: Raiders get a gift at No. 7 overall
The Atlanta Falcons are hoping they found their quarterback of the future in Desmond Ridder, who was drafted in 2022 and took over for Marcus Mariota during the 2022 NFL season. With pick No. 8, they get him some protection, adding Ohio State star offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., who many feel is the best offensive lineman in this draft class.
The Carolina Panthers started numerous players at the quarterback spot in 2022, but in 2023, the cards fall in their favor, as they land Kentucky star, Will Levis. Considered the quarterback with possibly the most upside, Levis enables the new coaching staff in Carolina to get a fresh start with a rookie quarterback.
Going into Championship Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles are still playing, but they also have a top-10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft thanks to the New Orleans Saints. With the pick, they add one of the top defensive backs in this draft class in Joey Porter Jr., who stays in the state of Pennsylvania after starring at Penn State.