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PFF releases way-too-early 2023 NFL mock draft

Nikki Chavanelleby:Nikki Chavanelle•05/02/22•

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With the 2022 NFL Draft in the review mirror, draft experts and analysts are already looking ahead to the next group of college stars that could go in the first-round in 2023.

ProFootballFocus put out its first edition of a 2023 first-round mock draft this week with Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and reigning Heisman champ Bryce Young leading the pack. PFF actually has two Bama stars going at the top of the 2023 draft with defensive end Will Anderson checking it at No. 2 overall. The outlet also predicts another big year for the SEC, projecting half of the first 32 picks to come from the conference. In 2021, the SEC led all conferences with 65 selections.

To determine the draft order, PFF used their own current Super Bowl 57 betting odds, which have the Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets taking the first three picks.

PFF’s 2023 first-round mock draft

  1. Houston Texans: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
  2. Atlanta Falcons: Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama
  3. New York Jets: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
  4. Detroit Lions: CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Arik Gilbert, TE, Georgia
  6. Carolina Panthers: Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford
  7. New York Giants: Jaquelin Roy, DT, LSU
  8. Seattle Seahawks: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
  9. Chicago Bears: Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
  10. Washington Commanders: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
  12. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO): Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
  13. Philadelphia Eagles: Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia
  14. Minnesota Vikings: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
  15. New England Patriots: Andre Carter, EDGE, Army
  16. Las Vegas Raiders: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
  17. Miami Dolphins: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
  18. Tennessee Titans: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
  19. Arizona Cardinals: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State
  20. Indianapolis Colts: Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri
  21. Baltimore Ravens: Jordan Addison, WR, Pittsburgh
  22. Cincinnati Bengals: Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
  23. Houston Texans (via CLV): Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
  24. Dallas Cowboys: Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama
  25. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN): Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida
  26. Los Angeles Chargers: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
  27. Miami Dolphins (via SF): Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
  28. Detroit Lions (via LAR): Cooper Beebe, OG, Kansas State
  29. Green Bay Packers: Jaheim Bell, TE, South Carolina
  30. Kansas City Chiefs: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
  31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin Leary, QB, NC State
  32. Buffalo Bills: Parris Johnson, OT Ohio State