By Chris Dell
@MaddJournalist
Please note: This mock draft below is what I believe could actually happen - NOT what I would actually do myself, while also using the guidance of our NFL Most Accurate Consensus Mock Draft tool. In our consensus mock draft tool we currently have 13 mocks - all published after the start of free agency, since March 20th or later. This is a tool we are constantly updating as each industry mock draft is released (i.e. Jeremiah, Kiper, etc.), as well as entries from some of the most accurate mock drafters from both 2022 and the last five years. Each bet listed below represents the best possible line as of Friday, March 31st, in addition the date and line we bet them at for our Betting Predators NFL Premium subscribers.
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1. CAR - CJ Stroud, Ohio State (QB)
Stroud wowed teams at the NFL combine with his size, athleticism and accuracy. Panthers quarterbacks coach (and former NFL signal-caller) Josh McCownhad already gushed about Stroud before (going as far as to compare him to the Bengals’ Joe Burrow, also a former #1 overall pick), this but then we got this nugget of a video following Stroud’s pro day workout, where McCown cozies up to Stroud to and eventually says “when you live in Charlotte…” It’s obvious that McCown doesn’t call the shots, we get that, but with newly-hired head coach Frank Reich having some sway in the draft process, it’s notable Reich has previously worked with bigger-sized QB’s similar to stroud, as opposed to a much smaller prospect in Bryce Young. A 71% completion rate last season, coupled with a 4.65 40-seed and his aforementioned NFL-ready frame, is more than enough for justify Carolina trading up for the number one spot. He’s anywhere from -250 to -300 or greater in the betting markets right now, and I expect that number to stay there unless we receive real news that the Panthers intend to draft Young.
Highest: 1
Lowest: 2
Current/Best Odds: Stroud #1 pick @ Caesars -280
What we bet: Stroud #1 pick @ Caesars -160 (bet made on 3/22)
2. HOU - Bryce Young, Alabama (QB)
Young has everything you need in a next-generation NFL franchise quarterback - except the size. In the year of our Lord 2023, however, that isn’t as big of a deal anymore, especially when Young has already drawn comparisons to former #1 overall pick Kyler Murray. Young has all of the tools - and a high football IQ to boot - to become the Texans’ QB of the future, and it’s also worth noting that Houston GM Nick Caserio (former Belichick disciple and friend of Nick Saban) has already shown an affinity for drafting players from the University of Alabama. He drafted to Bama players last year as well, but most importantly, the Texans completely passed on QB’s in 2022 and would be foolish to do so again after a sophomore slump campaign from Davis Mills.
Highest: 1
Lowest: 2
Current/Best Odds: Young #2 pick @ FD -250
What we bet: Young #2 pick @ FD -200 (bet made on 3/24)
3. LV (TRADE) - Anthony Richardson, Florida (QB)
Let’s have some with this one. It’s completely within the realm of possibilities that the coach who once was responsible for drafting Tim Tebow - and the franchise who once drafted Jamarcus Russell - swing for the fences here with the arguably the most physically-gifted QB prospect that the National Football League has ever seen. Richardson wowed scouts and coaches alike at the combine, displaying an elite 4.43 40-yard dash time and clocking in at 6’4, 244 pounds. The Raiders’ signing of Jimmy Garoppolo is the perfect veteran, bridge QB for Richardson to sit behind and learn from as he absorbs Josh McDaniels’ offense as well. The Raiders are certainly a franchise that loves making these types of bold, flashy moves (and “risks”), and this could be the one that ends up paying off the most for owner Mark Davis. I could also see Las Vegas going with Will Levis here, and I have tickets on a number of outcomes that support the Raiders going after their next franchise QB after a long, bah-humbug run with the mediocre Carr. We could also see Indianapolis or Seattle trade up here, and we bet those accordingly below.
Highest: 4 (six different mocks)
Lowest: 18 (Sharp/McCrystal)
Current/Best Odds: Richardson #3 pick @ FD -115
What we bet: Richardson #3 pick @ DK +200 (now -130; bet made on 3/27)
4. IND - Will Levis, Kentucky (QB)
Colts GM Chris Ballard hasn’t ruled out trading for Lamar Jackson yet, sure, though it seems likelier that he goes after another traditional pocket passer who stands 6’1” or taller, in the same mold as former Indianapolis franchise QB’s in Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. Signing Garnder Minshew isn’t necessarily the same type of “bridge QB” move that the Raiders potentially made in bringing aboard Jimmy G, so I can certainly see a scenario here where Levis becomes a starter during his rookie year, a much less likely scenario compared to Richardson.
Highest: 3 (ESPN/Kiper)
Lowest: 19 (NFL/Jeremiah)
Current/Best Odds: Levis #4 pick @ DK +150
What we bet: Levis #4 pick @ DK +165 (bet made on 3/31)
5. SEA - Will Anderson, Alabama (EDGE)
The Seahawks land the #1 defensive prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft as we see a historic four QB’s go in the top five before them. Pete Carroll & Co would be more than thrilled with Anderson, as they can continue to build their defense after signing Geno Smith to be their franchise quarterback of the near future. This is the first step toward building Seattle’s defense to a competitive level in the NFC West division, with San Francisco’s elite unit still looming.
Highest: 3
Lowest: 4 (ESPN/Kiper)
Current/Best Odds: Anderson O/U 3.5 @ DK (-425/+285)
What we bet: SEA to draft DL/EDGE first @ FD -175 (still available)
6. DET - Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech (EDGE)
Most people have Detroit going with a DB like Christian Gonzalez in this spot, but it’s worth nothing that the Lions signed both Camerson Sutton (3 years, $33 million) and Emmanuel Moseley (1 year, $6 million). The chance to now take the highest-upside edge rusher in this class in Wilson (who was just medically cleared by a renowned foot doctor) to pair him with Detroit rockstar Aidan Hutchinson is too much to pass up here. Wilson was described by Daniel Jeremiah as “this year’s Travon Walker” (last year’s #1 pick) and has a chance to be the first defensive player taken if things break right come Thursday, April 27th. Jeremiah also mentioned in February that he knew of “multiple teams” who had Wilson above Anderson on their draft boards, so this could easily be a swap of EDGE rushers with the Seahawks taking Wilson and the Lions still happy to take Anderson #6. Both players have dynamic upside for the next level.
Highest: 4 (Sharp/McCrystal)
Lowest: 11 (ESPN/Kiper)
Current/Best Odds: Wilson first defensive player drafted @ DK 12:1
What we bet: DET to draft DL/EDGE @ FD +100 (still available)
7. ARI - Christian Gonzalez, Oregon (CB)
The Cardinals get an absolute steal here after trading down with Las Vegas, drafting a combine superstar with the college production to back it up with Gonzalez.
Highest: 5 (Sharp/McCrystal)
Lowest: 10 (The Athletic/Reporters)
Current/Best Odds: Gonzalez O/U 6.5 @ DK (-175/+140)
What we bet:
ARI to draft defensive back first @ DK 10:1 (now +200; bet made on 3/28
Gonzalez first defensive player @ FD 40:1 (now 10:1; bet made on 3/24)
Gonzalez first CB drafted @ FD -150 (now -200; bet made on 3/21)
8. ATL - Jalen Carter, Georgia (DT)
The best player available on the board, Jalen Carter, gives Atlanta great value here. I considered moving Baltimore up here (via trade with Lamar Jackson) or to Indianpolis at #4, but until we hear actual substantive news on that front, there’s no reason to jump the gun on it.
Highest: 5 (four different mocks)
Lowest: 27 (Sharp/McCrystal)
Current/Best Odds: Carter O/U 7.5 @ DK (-130/+100)
What we bet: N/A
9. CHI - Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio St. (OT)
The Bears land a premier tackle to protect their QB of the future in Justin Fields, pairing him with his former college teammate at Ohio State University. Johnson’s recent pro day workout had onlookers in awe, and with questions looming as to whether Peter Skoronski can play tackle at the next level (many teams have him listed as a guard), this is no-brainer selection for Bears GM Ryan Poles as he begins to reap the fruits of trading the #1 pick to Carolina.
Highest: 7 (FantasyPros/Freedman)
Lowest: 15 (NFL/Jeremiah)
Current/Best Odds: First OL drafted @ FD -150
What we bet: Johnson Jr. first OL drafted @ FD +140 (now -150; bet made on 3/24)
10. PHI - Broderick Jones, Georgia (OT)
The Eagles would love it if a premier DL fell to them in Wilson or Carter here, but if not, I believe they stick to their guns and continue loading up talent in the trenches here. The best way to do that is Jones, a true offensive tackle unlike Skoronski, who also ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any OL at the combine. At 6’4”, 311 pounds, Jones can step in to both protect Hurts and also help Philly establish the run with newly-acquired tailback Rashaad Penny. If for some reason Paris Johnson gets taken before pick #9, I could also see the Bears taking Jones in that spot.
Highest: 11 (three different mocks)
Lowest: 17 (NFL/Jeremiah)
Current/Best Odds: Jones O/U 13.5 @ DK (-105/-135)
What we bet:
Joes UNDER 13.5 @ DK -125 (bet made on 3/31)
Eagles to draft OL first @ DK +500 (now +450; bet made on 3/28)
11. TEN - Darnell Wright, Tennessee (OT)
The Titans need OL help in a bad way, and with question marks currently surrounding Skoronski I could see Tennesee going Darnell Wright here out of, you guessed it: Tennessee. The Titans land a hometown talent who has been shooting up drat boards as of late and was mentioned by Daniel Jeremiah as having a chance to be the first offensive lineman taken on April 27th.
Highest: 14 (SI/Hansen)
Lowest: 28 (NFL/Jeremiah)
Current/Best Odds: Wright first OL drafted @ FD 16:1
What we bet: N/A
12. HOU - Quentin Johnson, TCU (WR)
Most mocks have Houston going with Jaxon Smith-Njigba here, and while I don’t mind that pick, I also do believe that Johnson is the only wide receiver with difference-making size at the wide receiver position. Johnson profiles as a true #1 outside receiver, unlike Smith-Njigba who primarily plays out of the slot. Giving Young a big, athletic target on the outside is just the first step in Houston rebuilding an offense that no longer has Brandin Cooks to stretch the field.
Highest: 12 (GameHaus/DiTullio)
Lowest: 27 (NFL/Jeremiah)
Current/Best Odds: Johnston first WR drafted @ DK +500
What we bet: Johnston first WR drafted @ DK +550 (bet made on 3/30)
13. NYJ - Peter Skoronski, Northwestern (OT/OL)
This pick assumes that the Jets stay at #13 even after the Aaron Rodgers deal, and the reality remains that they have multiple question marks along the OL. Skoronski is still viewed as a higher-level prospect at this point, and the versatility to play either guard or tackle will be a welcome sign for a New York team which has talent top to bottom to make noise in 2023 with Rodgers under center to go along with Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson and a legit top 5 defense.
Highest: 9 x4 (The Athletic/Reporters, Sharp/Donahue, NFL/Jeremiah, CBS/Brinson)
Lowest: 14 x2 (Walter Football/Cherepinsky, 4for4/Staggs)
Current/Best Odds: Skoronski first OL drafted @ FD +220
What we bet: N/A
14. NE - Devon Witherspoon, Illinois (CB)
The loss of Stephon Gilmore to Dallas leaves New England hurting for top-end talent in the secondary, and while the Patriots could certainly go WR here with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, I believe that’s a tad less likely now that they’ve signed JuJu Smith-Schuster (3 years, $33 million) and Mike Gesicki. Witherspoon gives the Hoodies a day-one starter opposite Jonathan Jones (2 years, $20 million) to help handle the potent passing attacks of the Bills, Dolphins and Jets in 2023 in AFC East divisional play. Witherspoon is a man-coverage specialist who could be called upon early and often to defend the likes of Stefon Diggs, Garrett Wilson and Tyreek Hill in all six of those pivotal division games this year. could also see Joey Porter Jr. here for similar reasons.
Highest: 6 (NFL/Jeremiah)
Lowest: 23 (Walter Football/Cherepinsky)
Current/Best Odds: NE to draft CB first @ DK +300
What we bet: NE to draft CB first @ FD +300 (now +250; bet made on 3/28)
15. GB - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio St. (WR)
I originally had Luke Van Ness here, talented edge rusher out of Iowa, but the with the Aaron Rodgers trade looming and the Packers throwing their support behind Jordan Love, they absolutely need to get him extra help in the passing game. I believe going for a tight end here might be a bit of a reach at #15, although I certainly wouldn’t be surprised to see a Michael Mayer or Dalton Kincaid go in this spot. Smith-Njigba could fit perfectly into Green Bay’s offense, in the slot - while Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs flank outside - and he would instantly give Love an explosive security blanket in the short-to-intermediate areas of the field.
Highest: 11 (CBS/Prisco)
Lowest: 30 (CBS/Brinson)
Current/Best Odds: Smith-Njigba first WR drafted @ FD -180
What we bet:
GB to draft DL first @ FD +500 (now +250; bet made on 3/28)
GB to draft WR first @ DK +300 (still available)
16. WAS - Brian Branch, Alabama (CB/S)
It’s no secret that Washington needs help in the secondary, and Branch would be a fantastic, multi-faceted addition to head coach Ron Rivera’s defensive-minded mentality. Commanders coaches have talked up their tight end room this offseason, and while that could surely be a smokescreen, for now its enough for me to bypass them taking a tight end this high in the first round. As part of a mid-round run on the NFL Draft’s top CB prospects happening. I could also see flips between Witherspoon, Branch and Porter Jr. here with the #14, #16, #17 overall picks.
Highest: 15 (GameHaus/DiTullio, FantasyPros/Freedman)
Lowest: not mocked first round x3 (NFL/Jeremiah, The Athletic/Reporters, ESPN/Kiper)
Current/Best Odds: N/A
What we bet: N/A
17. PIT - Joey Porter Jr., Penn St. (CB)
It’s no secret that Pittsburgh needs help in the secondary. Porter Jr. is being sent to Pittsburgh in most mock drafts for obvious familial ties, so I’ll keep in line with that for now until we hear much different. If Porter Jr. gets sniped earlier by NE or WAS, then I’d likely change this to OL with Dawand Jones of Ohio St. or perhaps even a wide receiver like Jordan Addison.
Highest: 8 (CBS/Prisco)
Lowest: 25 (CBS/Brinson)
Current/Best Odds: Porter Jr. first CB drafted @ DK 16:1
What we bet: N/A
18. DET - Michael Mayer, Notre Dame (TE)
Mayer is a picture-perfect fit for Detroit in multiple ways. The Notre Dame junior is a distinguished run blocker and has the tools to be a day-one starter for a Lions team lacking a true #1 tight end despite having talent seemingly up and down the offensive end. Don’t be surprised to see combine freak Darnell Washington as a surprise pick here either, as they each profile as day-one-ready run blockers at the NFL level, whereas Kinkaid is more of a receiver.
Highest: 15 (SI/Hansen)
Lowest: 29 (NFL/Jeremiah)
Current/Best Odds: Mayer first TE drafted @ FD -110
What we bet: Mayer first TE drafted @ Caesars +120 (bet made on 3/21)
19. TB - Dawand Jones, Ohio St. (OT)
Upgrading the offensive line is a must for Tampa Bay, and the 6’8”, 359-pound mammoth that is Dawand Jones could be the perfect project for a likely rebuilding franchise in the post-TB12 era.
Highest: 16 (Sharp/McCrystal)
Lowest: not mocked first round x8
Current/Best Odds: Jones first OL drafted @ DK 75:1
What we bet: N/A
20. SEA - Myles Murphy, Clemson (EDGE/DT)
Seattle adds another standout defensive lineman here for coach Carroll, as Murphy profiles as a player who can impact both the edge and the interior of the defensive line at the NFL level.
Highest: 8 x2 (4for4/Staggs, The Athletic/Reporters)
Lowest: 27 (CBS/Brinson)
Current/Best Odds: N/A
What we bet: N/A
21. LAC - Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh (DT)
The Chargers could surely go WR, RB (if Ekeler does NOT re-sign) or TE here, but they’re also returning most of their starters on offense from 2023 and still have major problems in their run-stopping department. Kancey could help fill that hole on the interior of the defensive line and would be a potential steal here, as many of the most accurate mock drafters have him as a top-20 pick. His arms measure short for a true EDGE rusher, but he’s perfect as a run-stopper for LAC, which desperately needs to improve that area of its defense ahead of the 2023 season.
Highest: 12 (Sharp/McCrystal)
Lowest: not mocked (CBS/Brinson)
Current/Best Odds: N/A
What we bet: N/A
22. BAL - Zay Flowers, Boston College (WR)
I could easily see either Jordan Addison or Zay Flowers taken here to give the newly-hired Todd Monken another wide receiver for his air raid offense. here for the Lamar Jackson-less Baltimore Ravens. It’s also possible, in a trade, that this pick could be swapped.
Highest: 21 x3 (NFL/Jeremiah, CBS/Brinson, GameHaus/DiTullio)
Lowest: not mocked x2 (Sharp/McCrystal, 4for4/Staggs)
Current/Best Odds: Flowers O/U 24.5 @ DK (+155/-190)
What we bet: Flowers UNDER 24.5
23. MIN - Jordan Addison, USC (WR)
Minnesota certainly does have holes to fill on the defensive end, but there’s a direct need to replace slot WR and Vikings-HOF veteran Adam Thielen, who has departed for Carolina. Enter Jordan Addison, a natural slot receiver with high-end college production who could fit in nicely here as both Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn are set to line up outside in 2023. Addison profiled as Daniel Jeremiah’s 9th best overall prospect in the draft back in February, and despite lackluster combine showing he still has the college profile to warrant a first-round pick at #23.
Highest: 12 (The Athletic/Reporters)
Lowest: not mocked (CBS/Brinson)
Current/Best Odds: Addison first WR drafted @ DK 10:1
What we bet: Addison first WR drafted @ DK +800
24. JAX - Lukas Van Ness, Iowa (EDGE)
This is simply a case of best player available, as Van Ness in some mocks is a borderline top 10 pick. At this point in the draft he’s the best defender available and gives the Jaguars a potent 1-2 punch with DT Travon Walker to disrupt opposing offensive lines in the AFC South division.
Highest: 6 (Sharp/McCrystal)
Lowest: 31 (GameHaus/DiTullio)
Current/Best Odds: N/A
What we bet: N/A
25. NYG - Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee (WR)
The Giants need pass catchers desperately, so I wouldn’t be shocked to see Dalton Kincaid off the board for the G-men and the newly-extended Daniel Jones. Hyatt didn’t play in a pro-style offense at Tennesee, but his ability to stretch a defense vertically is absolutely undeniable.
Highest: 22 (GameHaus/DiTullio)
Lowest: not mocked x8
Current/Best Odds: NYG to draft WR first @ FD -120
What we bet: NYG to draft WR first @ FD -115 ( bet made on 3/28)
26. DAL - Bijan Robinson, Texas (RB)
It’s a dream come true for Jerry Jones, as the replacement for Ezekiel Elliott falls into his lap at pick #26. Robinson is the hands-down best RB prospect in this class, sure, but the NFL also knows, now more than ever, that drafting first-round RB’s is not a positive EV move. Bijan might be the highest variance of players in this first round, as some mocks have him top 10, while others have him in the high 20’s. Can the Cowboys trade up to get him? Yes. Can another team trade up to the top 10 to get him? Yes. Does he somehow slip, with more and more front offices knowing that it’s no longer worth taking a running back this early in the draft? Also yes.
Highest: 6 (Walter Football/Cherepinsky)
Lowest: 30 (Sharp/McCrystal)
Current/Best Odds: DAL to draft Robinson @ FD +600
What we bet: N/A
27. BUF - Nolan Smith, Georgia (EDGE/LB)
The Bills are in need of pass-rush help, in addition to a solid off-ball linebacker to replace Tremaine Edmunds, who signed with Chicago. Nolan Smith offers the best of both worlds, as he’s projected as a player who could play either edge rusher or linebacker, similar to the Eagles’ Haason Redick. Smith is a dream fit for this Bills defense if he falls this far in the first round.
Highest: 8 (Sharp/Donahue)
Lowest: 31 (FantasyPros/Freedman)
Current/Best Odds: BUF to draft DL/EDGE first @ DK +450
What we bet: BUF to draft DL/EDGE first @ DK +450
28. CIN - Kelee Ringo, Georgia (CB/S)
The Bengals could use a lot of help in their secondary at the moment, losing both starting safeties to free agency in Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell. Ringo is the only defensive prospect who is tagged as both a potential safety AND cornerback, and his ability to compete at a high-level in the SEC should give Cincinnati confidence to take a flier here. Eli Apple is still a free agent, and top DB Chidobe Awuzie is coming off season-ending surgery in 2022, so the Bengals could ask Ringo to step in and fill either position early in the 2023 regular season. I also considered Darnell Washington here, but backed off after the Bengals signed Irv Smith to a one-year deal.
Highest: 17 (GameHaus/DiTullio)
Lowest: not mocked x10
Current/Best Odds: N/A
What we bet: N/A
29. N.O. - Adetomiwa Adebawore, Northwestern (EDGE)
Alvin Kamara’s current legal situation is as murky as it gets, and that’s why I initially had Bama’s Jahmyr Gibbs here, who has been comped to Kamara (albeit a bit smaller) and can instantly contribute as a pass-catcher for the newly-acquired Derek Carr in this new-look Saints offense. New Orleans is a strong candidate to go DL here as well, however, so for now I’ll pencil in Adeboware as a player rapidly rising up draft boards after an impressive combine.
Highest: 24 (Sharp/Donahue)
Lowest: not mocked x9
Current/Best Odds: N/A
What we bet: N/A
30. PHI - Mazi Smith, Michigan (DT)
The Eagles continue to do what they do best here: stack OL/DL talent. Smith is an elite defensive prospect/athlete who would give the Eagles quality depth at a position that could age quickly (and possibly leave via free agency as well) next season, bolstering the interior DL.
Highest: 24 (4for4/Staggs)
Lowest: not mocked x9
Current/Best Odds: N/A
What we bet: N/A
31. KC - Anton Harrison, Oklahoma (OT)
KC, first off, could go one of many ways here. The Chiefs need an edge rusher to replace Frank Clark and an OT to replace Orlando Brown, but they also need WR help and a slot receiver to replace the recently-departed JuJu to New England. Harrison is considered in the top tier of tackles in this class, right in the mix with Dawand Jones who we have going 19th to Tampa.
Highest: 31 x3 (Sharp/Donahue, Sharp/McCrystal, Tankathon)
Lowest: not mocked x10
Current/Best Odds: N/A
What we bet: N/A
Mock drafters not yet factored into our Consensus ADP
No mock drafts released since March 15th, 2023
- Peter Schrager (NFL)
- Lance Zierlein (NFL)
- Ben Standing (The Athletic)
- Dan Brugler (The Athletic)
- Scott Smith (4for4)
- Sean Koerner (Action Network)
- Albert Breer (MMQB)
- Steven Chea (Barstool)
- Josh Norris (Underdog)
- Evan Silva (Establish The Run)
- Todd McShay (ESPN)
Current mock drafts being used in our Consensus ADP
All mock drafts released since March 15th, 2023
- Mel Kiper (ESPN) - 3/21
- Daniel Jeremiah (NFL) - 3/21
- Joe DiTulllio (The Game Haus) - 3/21
- Matthew Freedman (FantasyPros) - 3/23
- Kevin Hansen (SI) - 3/23
- Walter Cherepinsky (WalterFootball) - 3/24
- Team Beat Reporters (The Athletic) - 3/22
- Tankathon.com - 3/25
- Ryan McCrystal (Sharp Football Analysis) - 3/20
- Brendan Donahue (Sharp Football Analysis) - 3/22
- Connor Allen (4for4) - 3/21
- Anthony Staggs (4for4) - 3/22
- Pete Prisco (CBS) - 3/22
- Will Brinson (CBS) - 3/28
Honorable Mention (almost made this mock)
Consensus ADP must be 50.0 or higher + player mocked at least twice in the first round to qualify
Dalton Kincaid, Utah (TE): Consensus ADP = 23.6 (11 of 13 mocks)
- High = 15 x2 (The Athletic/Reporters, CBS/Brinson)
- Low = 2 missed cuts (Sharp/Donahue, GameHaus/DiTullio)
Bryan Bresee, Clemson (DL): Consensus ADP = 23.9 (10 of 13 mocks)
- High = 15 x3 (CBS/Prisco, Sharp/McCrystal, 4for4/Staggs)
- Low = 3 missed cuts (NFL/Jeremiah, WalterFootball, GameHaus/DiTullio)
Deonte Banks, Maryland (CB): Consensus ADP = 25.2 (11 of 13 mocks)
- High = 17 x2 (ESPN/Kiper, FantasyPros/Freedman)
- Low = 2 missed cuts (CBS/Brinson, WalterFootball)
O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida (IOL): Consensus ADP = 26.4 (7 of 13 mocks)
- High = 20 (Sharp/McCrystal)
- Low = missed-round cut in 6 of 13 mocks
Drew Sanders, Arkansas (LB): Consensus ADP = 27.8 (2 of 13 mocks)
- High = 14 (CBS/Prisco)
- Low = missed first-round cut in 11 of 13 mocks
Will McDonald IV, Iowa St. (EDGE): Consensus ADP = 31.1 (5 of 13 mocks)
- High = 24 (ESPN/Kiper)
- Low = missed first-round cut in 8 of 13 mocks
Cam Smith, South Carolina (CB): Consensus ADP = 33.5 (2 of 13 mocks)
- High = 20 (GameHaus/DiTullio)
- Low = missed first-round cut in 10 of 13 mocks
Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas St. (EDGE): Consensus ADP = 33.8 (3 of 13 mocks)
- High = 30 x2 (NFL/Jeremiah, 4for4/Staggs)
- Low = missed first-round cut in 10 of 13 mocks
Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama (RB): Consensus ADP = 35.7 (2 of 13 mocks)
- High = 27 (GameHaus/DiTullio)
- Low = missed first-round cut in 11 of 12 mocks
Darnell Washington, Georgia (TE): Consensus ADP = 38.0 (2 of 13 mocks)
- High = 27 (The Athletic/Reporters)
- Low = missed first-round cut in 10 of 13 mocks
Players who were mocked in the first round, but ONLY ONCE:
- Jack Campbell, Iowa (LB) - mocked #18 by WalterFootball.com
- Tyrique Stevenson, Miami (CB) - mocked #24 by WalterFootball.com
- Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland (OT) - mocked #31 by WalterFootball.com
- Hendon Hooker, Tennessee (QB) - mocked #23 by NFL’s Daniel Jeremiah
- Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin (IOL) - mocked #25 by NFL’s Daniel Jeremiah
- Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse (OT) - mocked #19 by CBS’ Pete Prisco
- Siaki Ika, Baylor (DT) - mocked #21 by CBS’ Pete Prisco
- Josh Downs, UNC (WR) - mocked #28 by CBS’ Will Brinson
- Keoin White, Georgia (EDGE) - mocked #23 by CBS’ Will Brinson
- Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi St. (CB) - mocked #16 by ESPN’s Mel Kiper
- Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M (S) - mocked #30 by The Game Haus’ Joe DiTullio
Players NOT mocked in the first round (in our mock) from Jeremiah’s most recent Top 50:
- Dalton Kincaid, TE (#11)
- Darnell Washington, TE (#22)
- Will McDonald IV, EDGE (#25)
- Keion White, EDGE (#27)
- Deonte Banks, CB (#28)
- Jahmyr Gibbs, RB (#30)
- Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE (#32)
- Joe Tippmann, IOL (#33)
- Bryan Bresee, DT (#34)
- Cody Mauch, OT (#35)
- O’Cyrus Torrence, IOL (#37)
- Emmanuel Forbes, CB (#38)
- Sam LaPorta, TE (#41)
- BJ Ojulari, EDGE (#42)
- Luke Musgrave, TE (#43)
- Trenton Simpson, LB (#44)
- Steve Avila, IOL (#45)
- Tuli Tuipulotu, EDGE (#46)
- John Michael Schmitz, IOL (#47)
- Zach Charbonnet, RB (#48)
- Hendon Hooker, QB (#49)
- Jack Campbell, LB (#50)
Players who have fallen out of Jeremiah’s most recent Top 50:
- Derrick Hall, Auburn (EDGE)
- Ji’Ayir Brown, Penn St. (S)
Highest vs. Consensus ADP
- Richardson #3 (+2.5)
- Levis #4 (+2.8)
- Broderick Jones #10 (+2.6)
- Darnell Wright #11 (+8.3)
- Quentin Johnson #12 (+7.9)
- Brian Branch #16 (+5.2)
- Michael Mayer #18 (+3.3)
- Dawand Jones #19 (+8.0)
- Jalin Hyatt #25 (+5.0)
Lowest vs. Consensus ADP
- Myles Murphy #20 (-3.7)
- Lukas Van Ness #24 (-7.3)
- Bijan Robinson #26 (-6.1)
- Nolan Smith #27 (-6.6)
First round ADP by conference
Consensus ADP must be 31.0 or higher + player mocked at least twice in the first round to qualify
- SEC: 13
- Big 10: 10
- Big 12: 4
- ACC: 5
- Pac 12: 3
First round ADP by school
Consensus ADP must be 31.0 or higher + player mocked at least twice in the first round to qualify
- Alabama: 3
- Ohio St: 4
- Georgia: 4
- Northwestern: 2
- Tennessee: 2
- Clemson: 2
- Florida: 2
First round ADP by position
Consensus ADP must be 31.0 or higher + player mocked at least twice in the first round to qualify
- QB: 4
- RB: 1
- WR: 5
- TE: 2
- OL: 7*
- DL/EDGE: 10*
- LB: 1*
- CB: 6*
- S: 0*
*Make sure to check house rules on positional statuses of all players before placing a bet
**only 2 of 13 currently used mocks have 2nd round draft pick predictions (Walter Football & Tankathon)
***Consensus ADP is not applicable for players labeled "#DIV/O!" due to them not being selected in any current first-round or second-round mock drafts (i.e. the top 63 picks overall)
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