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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders Go Tackle, Seahawks Get Bryce Young

By Jacob Schyvinck

Sep 24, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA Division I football game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus DispatchNcaa Football Wisconsin Badgers At Ohio State Buckeyes
Sep 24, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA Division I football game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus DispatchNcaa Football Wisconsin Badgers At Ohio State Buckeyes /
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The latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft features the Raiders at the top of the draft order, and two tackle selections in the top five.

Three weeks of the NFL season are nearly in the books. These things often travel too fast. But, we’ve learned a ton so far to continue to peek ahead to the 2023 NFL Draft.

The remaining undefeated teams, as everyone predicted, are the Dolphins, Eagles, and Giants. Miami and Philadelphia are beneficiaries of having picks from other teams in the top 10 as it stands today, and neither may need to go the quarterback route.

2023 NFL Mock Draft: Two Tackles In The Top Five

The Raiders find themselves with the top pick as the only 0-3 team. They haven’t been able to find a way in three close games thus far. The Chargers also sit in the top five after a brutal loss to the Jaguars, both on the scoreboard and with injuries piling up.

We’ll address things for all those teams and more in the latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft here at NFL Mocks. Off we go!

**Note: This mock draft order is based upon Tankathon’s current draft order.

1. Las Vegas Raiders: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State

Things just haven’t been clicking with the Raiders thus far. Davante Adams has had two quiet weeks in a row, and Vegas has tried to hang onto a lead and come back, but neither yielded a win. The offensive line has been one of their bigger issues, and Paris Johnson could help correct them. Johnson’s move over to left tackle in 2022 hasn’t been perfect, but he’s got the power and athleticism combo to be a franchise left (or right) tackle.

2. Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State

The Houston Texans haven’t exactly been a doormat so far this season, hanging with the Broncos and tying the Colts. But, this still isn’t a team that’s being elevated into a contender. In this 2023 NFL Mock Draft, Houston gets their next true franchise quarterback. C.J. Stroud has the precision, pocket awareness, and touch to all levels to be an elite quarterback.

3. Seattle Seahawks: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

The Seattle Seahawks are getting some impressive results from their rookies. Abe Lucas is playing well, and Charles Cross has had his moments. This offense is all systems go when the guy walks through the door, and they’ve got him in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft. Bryce Young is an artist playing quarterback with his out of structure skills, but he also has the poise to stand tall in the toughest, most pressure-packed moments.

4. Atlanta Falcons: Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama

The Atlanta Falcons will eventually need to see what they have in Desmond Ridder, especially if they get a top three pick. Drake London and Kyle Pitts are stars in the making, so like others at the top, finding “the guy” is of heightened importance. Here, they don’t get the opportunity, but select the best player available. Will Anderson is an edge rusher who can make an instant impact for an improving defense.

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