2023 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers, Lions Find New Signal-Callers

29. Kansas City Chiefs: Jordan Addison, WR, USC

The Kansas City Chiefs did survive late against the Raiders, setting up a big time duel once again with the Bills this coming week. It’s been impressive to watch Patrick Mahomes work with his new receiving core, but if Juju Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman don’t return, another weapon could join the fold. Jordan Addison extremely quick with his split release, is a strong route runner versus man and zone, and plays big at the catch point. His contact balance after the catch is good too. He could push for WR1 in the 2023 NFL Draft.

30. Minnesota Vikings: Siaki Ika, DL, Baylor

The Minnesota Vikings are off to a great start in 2022 with Kevin O’Connell driving the offense. Justin Jefferson is thriving, as is Dalvin Cook. The defense is playing well in spurts too, but if they’re going to stick with mixing the 3-4 and 4-3, getting a big guy to man the middle is of great importance. Siaki Ika has the size of a nose tackle, but has the quickness and rush moves to generate pressure on the interior as well.

31. Buffalo Bills: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas

The Buffalo Bills are rumored to be pursuing Christian McCaffrey in a potential Panthers fire sale, but why not wait to get a more powerful version of him. In this 2023 NFL Mock Draft, they land Bijan Robinson, who is well worth a first round pick. He can create on his own with contact balance and deceptive footwork, has great vision, and is fantastic catching the football.

32. Philadephia Eagles: J.L. Skinner, S, Boise State

The Eagles don’t have a lot of weaknesses on the team, but safety might be the one that’s looking for a playmaker. Enter J.L. Skinner, who, listed at 6’4″ and 218 pounds, has some Kyle Hamilton-like build to him. Skinner runs the alley with authority, and while he doesn’t have the elite range to be a single-high player, he can operate in a half-field look.