2023 NFL Mock Draft: Top-10 picks loaded with WR talent

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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. New England Patriots. Joey Porter Jr.. 17. player. 47

The New England Patriots took care of business against the New York Jets before their bye week, and will now try and regroup to remain in the AFC Playoff picture. The Patriots have some solid young talent on both sides of the ball, and Bill Belichick is still a genius of a coach, so they are likely to hang in there until the end.

In terms of needs, there are a few they should address in the first round, including the cornerback spot. Penn State star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is an NFL legacy, and after battling his father during his time with Pittsburgh, maybe Belichick brings the younger Porter into his franchise.

OT. Cincinnati Bengals. Paris Johnson Jr.. 18. player. 56.

The Cincinnati Bengals have long had issues along the offensive line, and it is punishing to star quarterback Joe Burrow. The signal-caller spends way too much time running for his life, so it would make sense for the franchise to draft an offensive lineman here at No. 18 overall.

That lineman could be Paris Johnson Jr., who many feels could have the highest ceiling of any offensive tackle in this draft class. Ohio State is known for producing elite NFL players, and Johnson fills an immediate need in the same state he plays his college football.

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