He added new talent for the offensive and defensive lines while still providing help at receiver and plugging in other roster holes. As such, we will take a look at his nine picks for the Cowboys. Quarterbacks, no matter the talk about whether they are a part of subpar class, tend to rise toward the top. Considering the amount of interest the Cowboys have shown in some of the top wide receivers throughout the draft process, its hard to imagine them waiting until the fourth-round to select the WR. 60. ESPN - Matt Miller's 2023 NFL Mock Draft (from February 6) Round: 2. Good teams crumble and bad squads ascend rather quickly based on those decisions.. April 15, 2022 6:55 am ET. Neal has functional experience at guard and both tackle spots and would be an immediate improvement on the Giants offensive line depth chart. Stroud goes fifth overall, and Will Levis goes 14th overall. As we know, Daniel Jones is a free agent after the season, at which point Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll will need to make a decision. There is one exception: the offensive line. Light went on to make three Pro Bowls and was an essential part of three Super Bowl titles in New England. He could sit and learn behind Dalton Schultz for a year before taking over full-time in 2023. But Hall would give Tampa flexibility on the defensive line as Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen has called him one of the best defensive tackles he has ever coached. This is true every year, but more so with this QB class - it's important to remember that each team views these quarterbacks differently. Odds & lines subject to change. At 6-5 and 275 pounds, Lukas Van Ness can provide a pass rush from multiple spots on the defensive line. Overall Pick: 58. Vikings offense remains in sync, struggles against play action and more from win over Pats. At 6-7 and 253 pounds, he ran a 4.61 40-yard dash and 6.95 three-cone, and the tape shows a productive pass catcher. Pitt QB Kenny Pickett to the Panthers? Johnson is still learning, but his mistakes are fixable and mostly due to inexperience, not lack of ability. 2 pick as Dane Brugler projects of course does not address the Texans biggest need: quarterback. Slowly but surely, Andrew Thomas is progressing at left tackle, but the right tackle spot was a glaring weak spot for the Giants this past season. All of my mock drafts are strictly what Im hearing based on my conversations with scouts and front office personnel contacts around the league. A first-round offensive tackle? @Vol_Football pic.twitter.com/JnwfdBIyG1, FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 12, 2022. In Brugler's third version of his mock draft, he has the. 37. Dane Brugler's NFL mock draft 2023, 1.0: Where do Bryce Young, C.J. 48. 3): Dallas goes corner, receiver in the first couple of rounds, 2023 NFL combine: Dallas Cowboys tracker for formal and informal visits, 2023 Cowboys scouting report: SMU WR Rashee Rice. Follow Dane on Twitter @DPBrugler. NFL Draft 2023 prospect tracker: Profiles, news and analysis of the top players by position. The Cowboys biggest roster need right now is replacing Connor Williams at left guard and selecting Zion Johnson here would solve that issue. As a well-respected draft expert, and someone whos well-versed in the way the Dallas Cowboys approach their current roster needs, we should probably pay close attention to what he has to say. Dallas Cowboys - Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois31. (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic; . The Saints are in limbo with their quarterback situation, but Corral could be the answer that Sean Payton has been looking for. In his draft guide, Brugler writes: Cook has shifty feet to make controlled cuts against the grain and instinctively navigate holes at the line of scrimmage. Opinions are split around the league if Gardner belongs in the top-15 or if he should come off the board in the back-half of round one. Let's take a look at Dane Brugler from The Athletic's first mock draft of the year, which has the Raiders selecting USC wide receiver Drake London. His play style would add a spark to New Englands passing attack. Mel Kiper Jr. mock draft: Cowboys take an offensive player at the wrong position. 38. The Texas A&M product might run the fastest 40-yard dash at this years combine, but his 2022 tape also showed he is more than just home-run speed. Odds & lines subject to change. The Commanders need to address the offensive line in the offseason, which might include some shuffling to get the best five blockers on the field. At last years combine, Walker posted a 4.51-second 40-yard dash and a 35 1/2-inch vertical at 272 pounds. 262 and the 260 picks in between. It's a draft cycle that's light on elite quarterbacks but deep along the offensive and defensive lines. In Brugler's latest mock, he has the Steelers selecting Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon at No. They hope one of their picks isnt this high because that would mean more losses down the stretch. Though Will Levis has struggled to elevate the Kentucky offense this season, the Wildcats recently-fired play caller (Rich Scangarello) and a shaky supporting cast deserve blame as well. This draft order can change fast considering how closely bunched a dozen teams are in the bottom half of the standings. . Reacting to Dane Bruglers mock draft selection. Although his route instincts are undeveloped, Kelee Ringo is one of the freakiest athletes in the draft, with the size (6-2, 210 pounds) and speed (4.3 40-yard dash) to match up against NFL receivers. With the 25th overall pick, Dane Brugler projects Dallas picking San Diego State edge rusher Cameron Thomas. OCyrus Torrence has vise grips for hands that allow him to strike with authority, position his feet and quickly gain control. Packers mock draft reaction: Should Green Bay take an offensive lineman in the first round? The Ravens drafted J.K. Dobbins to be a difference-maker in their offense. Dane Brugler projects three QBs Matt Corrall of Mississippi, Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh and Sam Howell of North Carolina in the first round of his mock draft. With all due respect to Jamison Crowder and Braxton Berrios, when they are your most productive pass-catchers, you officially have a wide receiver problem. First, there are several evaluators around the league who have Ekwonu ranked higher than Alabamas Evan Neal and Mississippi States Charles Cross. It's time. The NFC North franchise has infused a lot of talent into . Philadelphia Eagles - Jahmyr Gibbs. 2022 has been a terrible year for offensive football league-wide (by some measures it has been the worst year for offense since at least 2010). Editors note: The order of picks 1-24 and 33-56 are official. Film study of a 2023 draft first-round prospect, Georgia edge Nolan Smith. Giving a weapon like Williams to Josh Allen and the Bills offense hardly seems fair. Yes, he is overly grabby and needs to scale back his contact mid-coverage, but his aggressive nature will be viewed as more of a strength. The Ravens offseason focus will almost certainly be on overhauling their defense. Primarily, it is a lack of depth at cornerback. There are still a few months until the 2022 . Peter Skoronski has even shorter arms than Light, but he is just a darn good player who will have multi-position versatility in the NFL. Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC West Broncos. I know many will be hoping to see their team trade down, but there are no trades in this projection. With his route prowess and ball skills, he would be a great fit for what Kevin OConnell wants the Vikings to be on offense. 1 last year, Myles Murphy should come off the board early on draft weekend. They lost their fastest receiver, Jalen Guyton, to a torn ACL in Week 3. Dane Brugler has no Cardinals in his complete 2022 NFL Mock Draft, while also ranking and evaluating Louisville's top 2022 draft prospects. New Orleans Saints Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama 2023 could follow suit with all the talented defensive rookies who could be coming into the NFL. If the Texans are able to trade Deshaun Watson before the 2022 NFL Draft, they could enter it with multiple first-round picks and perhaps select a quarterback later, whether it be Pickett, North Carolinas Sam Howell or Mississippis Matt Corral. Good players just seem to fall to the Ravens in the draft, right? Chargers draft pair of trench players in Dan Brugler's latest mock I can get down with this two-round haul. Stroud will land. Ringo, the only player this season who has intercepted both Hendon Hooker and Will Levis, boasts the skill set to make plays in either man or zone. Houston Texans Kenneth Walker, RB, Michigan State With Pittsburghs Kenny Pickett and North Carolinas Sam Howell off the board to Carolina (10) and Pittsburgh (16) respectively, Dane Brugler has Washington locking down Mississippi QB Matt Corral. One of the most unique prospects in the draft class, Darnell Washington is a big-framed athlete (6-7, 275 pounds) with outstanding blocking skills and ascending pass-catching ability. Strouds inconsistencies creating outside of structure worry me for his next-level transition, but he is a smart, rhythm passer with the talent to start in Carolina. -Dane Brugler of The Athletic . Dane Brugler probably is on the right track when he projects a defensive lineman, Houstons Logan Hall, to the 49ers in the second round of his first mock draft of the season. 42. Over the last calendar year, Jelani Woods has gone from borderline draft pick to surefire draft pick to an expected day two draft pick. In his first 2022 mock draft, Dane Brugler has the Saints selecting Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson with the 13th overall pick, which is based on current standings. However, there are similarities when you talk about their quickness, power and skilled hand play to defeat blockers and disrupt the pocket. (Yes, I said Aaron Rodgers.). Jalen Carter, Will Anderson Jr. and Bryce Young top the latest 2023 NFL Draft rankings. Suttles: Bryce Young, Will Anderson deserve every bit of appreciation at Alabama. Last month, Brugler released his mock draft 3.0, projecting the first 64 picks of the draft. Edge defenders Will Anderson (Alabama), Myles Murphy (Clemson), and Tyree Wilson (Texas Tech), as well as iDL Jalen Carter (Georgia) and Bryan Breese (Clemson) could all go in the top 10. Philadelphia Eagles Chad Muma, LB, Wyoming 2. That @HawkeyeFootball defense pic.twitter.com/bjYKKHvwFH, FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 5, 2022. 1 pick. But Olave and his polished play style would give Detroit an immediate playmaker for an offense in need of them. For more 2022 draft content, check out PFF's NFL Draft Big Board and NFL Mock Draft Simulator.PFF Edge and Elite subscribers can also download the . With nearly half a year left until the 2023 NFL Draft, Tennessee Titans fans can ignore most mock drafts for at least another two months. He has the athleticism and movement patterns to be comfortable pass-blocking on an island, and his hands are well-timed and precise. Wide receiver isnt at the top of the Bills needs, but it would be tough to pass on Williams talent if he were to fall this far due to his recent torn ACL. Personally, I like him best as an edge rusher where he has a little bit of a runway and can unlock his quickness and length. Denver Broncos (from Los Angeles) Marcus Jones, CB, Houston Dane Brugler's mock draft (The Athletic) Brugler's latest mock draft was released on April 14: Noteworthy: The Chiefs have two first round picks, and focus squarely on defense,. Runyan is starting, Hanson is a reserve on the 53-man roster and Stepaniak retired during training camp. The Athletics draft expert says yes. Draft analyst Dane Brugler also noted that Van Ness "plays with the . That pick matches both tendency and need perfectly. 54. Could Houstons Logan Hall make sense for the 49ers? 55. . New York Giants mock draft analysis: Two top-10 picks would fix major holes. In 2020, they picked Jon Runyan Jr., Jake Hanson and Simon Stepaniak three interior linemen in the sixth round. The Athletic. Collin Haalboom Apr 15, 2022 10:15 AM EDT In a daring attempt to satisfy NFL fans around the world, Dane Brugler. Seattle Seahawks Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota Cowboys shouldnt rely on drafting prowess alone in 2023. March 8, 2022 9:05 am ET. In Bruglers mock draft, just three QBs go in the first round, and none go earlier than 10th overall, where he has the Panthers selecting Pittsburghs Kenny Pickett. He leads the Hogs in tackles (103), tackles for loss (13.5), sacks (9.5) and forced fumbles (3). Get acquainted with a few names in the second installment of the Colts 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup, which comes on the eve of . Brugler has Ohio States Jaxon Smith-Njigba goes 29th overall to the Minnesota Vikings. MAYER.#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/Ik9eCc50TQ, Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) November 27, 2022. In six recent mock drafts, the Broncos were predicted to choose between six players at four different positions. Ill be surprised if this pick is anything other than an offensive lineman or wide receiver. For example, Anthony Richardson and Tyler Van Dyke didnt live up to their early-season hype, while Hendon Hooker suffered a late-season ACL injury. Dane Brugler, The Athletics NFL draft guru, published a full seven-round mock draft on Thursday. There are surprises every year, but we should expect them early in the 2022 NFL Draft as draft boards from team to team might look wildly different. Though rookie Coby Bryant has done an admirable job in the nickel for the Seahawks, this pick would allow Bryant to move back outside, strengthening the Seattle secondary in two areas. pic.twitter.com/rI2MqsaMdh, FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 26, 2022. So who is he? Around the same time that Caserio joined the Patriots in 2001, the franchise drafted Matt Light, an offensive tackle out of Purdue who had been downgraded by many because of his arm length. Here is what Brugler had to say about that possible selection: 12. Second, if the draft happened today, this would be the order based on win-loss records and strength of schedule (the second tiebreaker). It is hard not to be thrilled with the first 3-4 picks. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. With Tyrann Mathieu, Charvarius Ward and Mike Hughes about to hit free agency, the Chiefs secondary might look a little different next season. Read about that below: Wide receiver a must position for Saints in Dane Bruglers first 2022 mock draft. In most NFL Drafts, there are five to seven top-tier prospects who make up the upper class and will be the first players drafted. If New Orleans doesnt like the second-round QB options, defensive tackle is another potential need. 11/30/22 By Dane Brugler. What is to blame for the Chargers' midseason slide back to the AFC pack? It makes sense, but Ravens better make sure that hes ready to play. Considering the state of the Giants offense, a wide receiver could be much more appropriate. While I generally detest doing mocks this early in the process, it is a helpful exercise to get a sense for potential team needs and how the order may play out. Here is why Brugler believes he could be a great fit with Derek Carr and the Raiders: "Derek Carr was playing well enough for the Raiders to make a postseason run, but he needed another . 52 overall. 1 cornerback, something the franchise has missed since Darrelle Revis. Either way, Thibodeaux is as good of a starting point as any. At 6-4 and 320 pounds with 34-inch arms, Keeanu Benton is a massive player who can control double teams and also provide a pass rush. Sanders is a long, athletic defender with experience all over the front seven. But barring a dramatic pre-draft ascent by one or multiple prospects, its unrealistic for the Texans to select a passer this early. DaRon Bland is listed as a priority free agent in Bruglers draft guide, so to see him being selected in the sixth-round for the Cowboys is a bit of a head-scratcher. 1 of 1@DevonWitherspo1 is the 2022 Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year.#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/619yqhuMva, Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 29, 2022. An offensive lineman is possible here Peter Skoronski playing for the Packers just like his Super Bowl-winning grandfather, Bob Skoronski, would be an awesome story. I dont think the Lions will feel pressured to take a wide receiver here, especially with the emergence of Amon-Ra St. Brown over the final month of the season. While I generally detest doing mocks this early in the process, it is a helpful exercise to get a sense for potential team needs and how the order may play out. Buffalo Bills Sean Rhyan, OG, UCLA 2022 NFL Draft Resources: As always, I lean on Dane Brugler, Pro Football Focus, and The Draft Network for the bulk of my draft analysis and numbers. Jalin Hyatt with an unbelievable grab for Tennessee! After suffering through the inaccuracy of Greg Zuerlien in 2021, it wouldnt be all that surprising to see the Cowboys invest in who many believe is the top-ranked kicker in the 2022 draft class. Something went wrong. Dallas Cowboys Kenyon Green, OG, Texas A&M. Left guard Connor Williams, who probably played his final game in Dallas on Saturday, was a . Think Harold Landry III in Tennessee or Terrell Suggs or Elvis Dumervil in Baltimore. Smith improved as a pass rusher as the 2022 season wore on, and a good position coach like Ryan Nielsen could probably get more out of him in the NFL. York has that kind of game-changing ability. New York Jets (from Carolina) Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State Myers is currently on injured reserve after starting five games at center, Newman is starting at right guard and Van Lanen is on the practice squad. The veteran route obviously hasnt worked, but is there a quarterback in this years draft worth targeting in the mid-first round? How did Dane Brugler utilize the Cowboys nine draft picks? The 2023 NFL Draft is a roaring success for the Bears, as they trade back and still manage to add an elite defender. 1 pick and more surprises Dane Brugler Jan 19, 2022 459 In most NFL Drafts, there are five to seven top-tier. CHARLOTTE - After a week of new player signings and trades across the NFL, we dive back into the mock drafts for a post-free agency edition. Reinforcements are needed at outside and inside linebacker, along the defensive line and in the secondary. States Jaxon Smith-Njigba goes 29th overall to the AFC pack Dumervil in Baltimore and. 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