New 2023 NFL mock draft projects five Georgia players in 1st round
A new 2023 NFL Mock Draft from CBSSports believes that Georgia will match its first-round total from a year ago. Kyle Stackpole projects that five Bulldogs will be taken in the first round with two on offense and three on defense.
Jalen Carter, who spent three years at UGA and was an All-American in 2022, is first off the board. Stackpole has him being selected No. 3 overall by Arizona.
“Good start to the tenure of new head coach Jonathan Gannon, who oversaw one of the most productive defensive fronts in NFL history with the Eagles this past season. That unit had 2022 first-round mammoth Jordan Davis, and while he did not live up to expectations in Year 1, his former Georgia teammate Jalen Carter figures to be an interior disruptor from Day 1 in Arizona.”
Another line-of-scrimmage talent, offensive tackle Broderick Jones, is projected to New England with the No. 14 overall pick. Jones makes the jump to the NFL after starting just 19 games at the college level.
“The Patriots could stand to bolster the offensive tackle spot with Isaiah Wynn set to become a free agent and veteran Trent Brown coming off a disappointing campaign. Broderick Jones may end up as the OT1 by draft day, pairing his natural talent with his experience blocking some of the best defensive linemen in college football in the SEC.”
Kelee Ringo, a two-year starter for Georgia, is the next Bulldog off the board. Stackpole has him being selected No. 23 overall by Minnesota.
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“The Vikings must address their pass defense that was second worst in the NFL in 2022, especially with veteran Patrick Peterson set to become a free agent. Kelee Ringo’s size, length and speed overshadow his lackluster interception total (four the past two seasons), although he did combine for 15 pass breakups in that span. He has the traits to end up as the best cornerback in this class.”
The very next pick in this particular mock draft is a Bulldog. It’s Darnell Washington at No. 24 overall to Jacksonville.
“The Jaguars have a decision to make on 2022 breakout tight end Evan Engram, but Darnell Washington will be able to help them regardless. He’ll immediately give them a strong in-line blocker while continuing to learn how to best use his 6-foot-7, 270-pound frame as a pass catcher.”
Nolan Smith is the fifth and final Bulldog off the board. He’s projected to land in New Orleans with the No. 29 overall pick.
“The Saints can let Marcus Davenport go in free agency and replace him with Nolan Smith, who battled injuries this past season but has all the physical traits and intangibles to fit in well with that defense.”
