2023 Mock Draft: Four Teams Land New QBs in the Top 10, Bijan Robinson Takes Talents to Detroit, and More!

8. Carolina Panthers – Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida

I often say it is lazy analysis to compare certain players strictly on their physical build. Similarly, assigning a prospect to a team strictly based on play style comes off as lazy, too. I preface all of this to say that Anthony Richardson and the Carolina Panthers are an exception. The Cam Newton comparisons track in more ways than one.

Both possess legendary athleticism for the quarterback position and rocket launcher right arms. Newton entered the NFL Draft as more of a polished passer, but accuracy and touch were the biggest red flags to his game. Anthony Richardson shares the same warning signs. The Panthers, albeit under a different staff, molded Cam Newton into an NFL MVP; perhaps they strike gold twice by smoothing out Richardson’s rough edges?

9. Las Vegas Raiders – Paris Johnson Jr., OL, Ohio State

Well… *if* the Raiders wanted a quarterback to replace Derek Carr, they are out of luck in this mock draft. Instead, the offensive line needs a bookend to the unit with Kolton Miller. Johnson Jr. profiles as a franchise left tackle, but given his experience elsewhere on the o-line at OSU, the Buckeye brawler can line up on the right side just as easily. Whoever plays quarterback for Vegas in 2023 will be much better protected.

10. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) – Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia

The Eagles cashed in on a savvy 2022 draft day trade with the Saints, landing the No. 10 overall pick in this mock draft. Although Philadelphia boasts one of the better rosters in football, the secondary jumps out as a need this offseason. Kelee Ringo is a fun fit with the Eagles because he has the traits to play cornerback or safety. Ringo is a thumper in run support, and the Bulldog standout uses his stout frame to physically impose himself on opposing pass catchers. The rich get richer.

11. Houston Texans (via CLE) – Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech

In some NFL Draft circles, Tyree Wilson has solidified himself as a top-three pass rusher in this class. At No. 11 in this mock draft, the Houston Texans land the instate product, making Wilson the unquestioned top dog in the pass-rushing corps. Wilson is built like a brick house but moves like a Ferrari. At times, you see some JJ Watt in Tyree Wilson’s game… something I do not say lightly.

12. Seattle Seahawks – Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson

Bryan Bresee is not Jalen Carter (no one is), but he is the closest thing in the 2023 NFL Draft. After seeing Carter get sniped in front of them earlier in this mock draft, general manager John Schneider still finds a way to instantly improve the defensive line anyway. Bresee is a former No. 1 overall recruit out of high school, but multiple injuries have muddied his NFL Draft stock a bit. Assuming Bresee remains on the field, the Seahawks continue the trend of stealing talent.

13. Tennessee Titans – Peter Skoronski, OL, Northwestern

Whether you see Peter Skoronski as a tackle or a guard in the NFL, he would immediately improve an aging Titans’ unit as a rookie. The offensive line was dismantled by injury in 2022. The addition of Skoronski brings an instant starter and serves as insurance behind veterans elsewhere on the line. For my money, Skoronski grades as a starting left tackle from day one, but in the Titans’ scheme, he could be best served as a bruising guard.