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2023 NFL Draft: Post-NFL Scouting Combine full two-round mock

By Brad Weiss

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: A empty podium is seen where linebacker Jalen Carter of Georgia was due to speak at the 2023 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Carter is projected as a top pick in the upcoming NFL draft is now facing charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with a crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and team employee Chandler LeCroy. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: A empty podium is seen where linebacker Jalen Carter of Georgia was due to speak at the 2023 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Carter is projected as a top pick in the upcoming NFL draft is now facing charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with a crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and team employee Chandler LeCroy. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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Dec 30, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Michael Allen (24) tries to keep his balance running after the catch as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Deonte Banks (3) comes in to attempt the stop during the first half in the 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Michael Allen (24) tries to keep his balance running after the catch as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Deonte Banks (3) comes in to attempt the stop during the first half in the 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

. Cornerback. Atlanta Falcons. Deonte Banks. 44. player. 44

The Atlanta Falcons were a team that some felt should be in on the Lamar Jackson Sweepstakes, but they immediately shot down those rumors before they picked up steam. It is clear that the franchise loves what they have in Desmond Ridder, and while they could get him some help on offense here, we continue to fix their defensive woes.

The Falcons went with Tyree Wilson on Day 1, an explosive edge rusher from Texas Tech, and we pair him with one of the elite cornerbacks in this class in Deonte Banks at No. 44 overall. Banks is a playmaker, possessing excellent coverage skills and instincts, a skill set that could lead to him being gone by pick No. 44 this April.

Green Bay Packers. Luke Musgrave. 45. player. 49. . Tight End

In direct contrast to what the franchise did with Aaron Rodgers at the helm, Green Bay not only picks an offensive playmaker on Day 1, adding USC star wideout Jordan Addison, but they go back to the well here on Day 2. With Addison at wideout, the Packers turn their attention to tight end, bringing in Luke Musgrave from Oregon State.

Musgrave is another one of those incredibly athletic tight ends that this draft class has to offer, and would be an excellent security blanket for Jordan Love in Year 1 as the starter. It is clear Rodgers is going to play elsewhere in 2023, so if they want Love to succeed, using two early picks on weapons is not a bad idea.

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