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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Lions Land C.J. Stroud, Steelers Go Tackle

By Jacob Schyvinck

Oct 29, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) drops back in the pocket during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) drops back in the pocket during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports /
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2023 NFL Mock Draft, Jahmyr Gibbs. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Tennessee Titans: O’Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida

The Tennessee Titans have been impressive righting the ship, and are surprisingly in contention for a high seed in the AFC playoffs. The Titans have invested in the offensive line a lot recently, but we’re going right back there in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft. The Titans have a couple interior linemen hitting free agency, and O’Cyrus Torrence is a great fit in this offense. His tenacity and power will pave the way for Derrick Henry.

30. Minnesota Vikings: B.J. Ojulari, EDGE, LSU

The Minnesota Vikings are enjoying plenty of success in 2022, and are taking care of business in close games. They could go a lot of different directions in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft, and best player available makes sense. B.J. Ojulari is an extremely talented pass rusher with an array of moves. His bend and change of direction skills make him a difficult assignment when on an island in pass pro.

31. Buffalo Bills: Brian Branch, S, Alabama

The Buffalo Bills just look unbeatable at this point. Anything less than a Super Bowl win will be a disappointment, as they dust teams by double digits even on off nights. The biggest question marks are on the offensive line and at safety (Jordan Poyer is a free agent in 2023). With the tackle class gutted by this point, they turn to safety in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft, getting Brian Branch. Branch mostly plays STAR for Alabama, but he’s had some snaps on the back end, and his football IQ, tackling skills, and route recognition will pair well with Micah Hyde.

32. Philadelphia Eagles: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama

The Philadelphia Eagles round things out in this one round mock, and while running back is a strange direction for them in the first round, they have the luxury to do this. If they don’t bring back Miles Sanders, Jahmyr Gibbs can make this offense even more of a nightmare to defend. Gibbs has got some Jamaal Charles in him with his explosiveness and pass-catching prowess. His contact balance is impressive for his size as well.

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