2023 NFL Mock Draft: Elite QBs dominate top of Round 1

Round 6

Bell’s deep threat potential isn’t as good as Iosivas’ right now, but Bell might end up being the better underneath separator in his rookie season.

Todd Bowles loves himself some team leaders on defense, and Dennis’ instincts will be his meal ticket in a Tampa Bay defense with long-term questions at linebacker.

Ford-Wheaton has some outrageous catches on his highlight reel, making him a possession target that has more than enough speed to be a WR4 and special teams master.

Landers’ production flew under the radar, as he was constantly using his speed and solid hands to fly downfield and be on the end of big plays from KJ Jefferson.

Wooden is a space-eater that can replace Greg Gaines on the interior. His hands look like they are made of stone, giving him some pass rush potential.

Gwyn is a smaller lineman, so the only way he can make it in the NFL is if the Lions can make him bulk up without losing his above-average mobility.

Cropper looks like an ideal Bill Belichick receiver due to his nifty route-running. However, his size might limit how high his NFL ceiling could actually be.

Ramirez made mincemeat out of the rest of the MAC, as his technique and motor helped him overcome his oftentimes average physical tools.

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Clark is not going to supplant Jeffery Simmons any time soon, but he will give the Titans another run-stuffer that might stick around long-term.

The Patriots need a punter, and they are rarely afraid to draft one. Turk’s thunderous leg makes him the best at his position in this class.

Curtis’ level of competition concerns may have been erased in Nick Caserio’s mind by a Senior Bowl week that features multiple standout reps against top prospects.

Hayes may need to kick inside to guard at this point due to his lack of length, but the Rams will roll the dice on a productive player with two years of starting experience.

McBride offers little as a pass-catcher, but he would b easily be worth a Day 2 grade on the back of his ability to tote the rock and find the end zone.

LA’s kicking woes could be solved by taking the strong-legged Moody, who is widely regarded as the best at his position by a big margin.

Ibrahim has been through a ton of injuries, but he can be a solid short-yardage back when he is healthy and in a groove.

Clark will likely be limited to the slot and special teams in the pros, but he was an expert in both of those areas in college at Louisville.

Ward was a penalty machine at LSU, and that will give most teams pause for thought. If the Lions can calm him down, his talents can really shine.

Gouraige’s guard-tackle versatility might entice Denver to take him, even though he was a (small) part of the reason Anthony Richardson was so up and down.

O’Connell is not going to run for 1,000 yards, but he has enough arm talent and vision in the pocket to get the ball where it needs to go in the pros.

Schoonmaker’s testing numbers were incredibly startling. Even though Miami doesn’t use the tight end as a receiver very much, he could earn a featured role as a run blocker.

Miller won’t play on third downs due to his lack of quickness, but adding a two-down thumper to a beat-up depth chart isn’t the worst idea.

The Tom Brady pick is being used on a fullback! Luepke brings visions of Peyton Hillis to mind, as he was a primary ball carrier at North Dakota State.

Young may not be the most versatile lineman ever, but there were very few tackles in the SEC that did a better job of setting the tone at the line of scrimmage and swallowing up ball carriers.

If Jones engages with a blocker, he’ll get washed out of the play. When kept clean, he is a terrific playmaker who can be a vocal leader on defense.

Vaughn may not have Darren Sproles’ electricity at 5-6, but he’s shifty enough to be a solid backup for the Jaguars.

Durham can labor in the open field. Even with that, he is a nice safety net with a wide catch radius that Houston could exploit.

A classic speedy, skinny cornerback, Smith’s box of traits is well above average for this point in the draft.

While Brandon Beane hasn’t always had the best results with edge rushers, Incoom’s bend and motor might be enough to reverse that trend.

Higgins is a gigantic receiver that can mesh well in a Bengals offense that asks a ton from their bigger targets on the outside.

The Packers’ run defense might need one more young player in the mix after the Keion White pick, and Coburn’s gargantuan frame will help in that regard.

Zavala’s tape is littered with mistakes, but the highs are more than enough to get any GM interested in him as a late-round pick.

While he won’t replace Saquon Barkley at all, Rodriguez is a powerful one-cut runner that can keep the offense moving if Barkley’s injuries pop up again.

Roy is a rigid athlete that plays with a high pad level, but that won’t deter Bill Belichick from adding another SEC tackle that was a top recruit.

Don’t let the transition from Division II to the NFL fool you. Bagent has a cannon for an arm and terrific mobility for Minnesota to take advantage of.

Reid was an odd Combine snub that Dallas will take advantage of. He was Malik Cunningham’s best lineman for years.

Conner will be ideal for Jonathan Gannon, as he can thrive in bigger nickel packages that helped him become a dynamo for the Holkies.

Taylor was a leader with a hard head and A-grade ball skills. The Raiders will get a ton of value out of him.

Shorter never reached the heights recruiters thought he would, but the Commanders would do well to gamble on a size-speed combo like this.

Mallory is another RAS gamble to some, but he could thrive in Kyle Shanahan’s destructive offense.

Thomas may be a fullback conversion, but his head is made of iron, and that power will be tough to deal with.