2023 NFL mock draft: Atlanta Falcons get their franchise QB at No. 1 overall
By Brad Weiss
DL. Las Vegas Raiders. Jalen Carter. 3. player. 28.
The Las Vegas Raiders made some huge moves this offseason, adding All-Pro players like Davante Adams and Chandler Jones, but it has yet to equate to wins. New head coach Josh McDaniels took his foot off the gas against Arizona this past weekend, blowing a 20-0 halftime lead, as the Silver and Black fell to 0-2.
The truth is, despite giving Derek Carr an extension this offseason, if the Raiders are picking at No. 3 overall, the pick would be a quarterback. However, they also have some serious issues along the offensive and defensive line, making Jalen Carter a solid get for them to bolster the interior of their defensive line.
87. . QB. Carolina Panthers. Bryce Young. 4. player
The Carolina Panthers brought in Baker Mayfield to battle it out with Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job this summer, but there is still no clear answer at the position group. The Panthers have gotten off to an 0-2 start, Mayfield has looked pedestrian, and drafting one in 2023 looks to be in the cards for the franchise.
With the No. 4 overall selection, the Panthers strike gold, drafting Bryce Young from Alabama. This is a kid who is going to be a star at the next level, and in Carolina, he would have the chance to start right away and try to turn around the fortunes of this franchise.