2023 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers end Mayfield, Darnold nightmare

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STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 23: Joey Porter Jr. #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions interacts with fans during the second half of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Beaver Stadium on October 23, 2021, in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

CB. Cincinnati Bengals. Joey Porter Jr.. 15. player. 56.

The Cincinnati Bengals have had a bit of a Super Bowl hangover this season, but they are still very much in playoff contention. The AFC North is one of the worst divisions in football this season, and when all is said and done, I believe Joe Burrow and company will come away with the division title and make it back to the playoffs.

Looking at their roster, they certainly need help along the offensive line, but that is something I believe they will address in free agency. With pick No. 15 overall, the Bengals should look to get better in the secondary, and Joey Porter Jr. is a Big Ten guy who is used to playing in bad weather, something that is needed in Cincy.

New England Patriots. Jordan Addison. 16. player. 47. . WR

The New England Patriots may have a big problem on their hands, as despite taking the team to the playoffs as a rookie, fans are already clamoring for Bailey Zappe to be the long-term starter at quarterback. Sure, Zappe has looked good, but Mac Jones proved to be a winner in Year 1, so keep an eye on what the Pats do with this position moving forward.

Regardless of who the quarterback is next season, the Pats need more weapons, and they get a playmaker here with Jordan Addison at No. 16. Addison is the kind of kid who can take the lid off a defense, and in New England, he would challenge to be WR1 right out of the gate.

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