I give Joe Burrow at 1 the same consideration I give Kyler at 1 in 2019. With his speed and athleticism, Jackson could have some success early in his career when left on an island in coverage. Davis kept things interesting. There are a lot of ways the Green Bay Packers could go here, but I think they have to go defense. Seahawks: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia Click to here to watch all of Simms' first-round picks for 2023. Hooker, who snagged seven interceptions last season, would immediately add a playmaking presence to the back end of Chicago's defense. Chicago simply has to improve in this area. Jackson would also provide a huge boost to the return game. That's where he shined most in college. Njoku is the type of tight end who can put his hand in the dirt and move people on a running play, then go beat a defensive back on a pass play. We're going back to the secondary well one more time for the Saints. Panthers (via Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama 2. I don't know. This is the modern draft, where lips are no longer loose, where mock drafts are a mockery of reality. After their rookie year we would probably go Baker, Lamar, Allen. The Browns could win this draft by making this move. Chris Simms' 2023 NFL Mock Draft 1. Were gonna turn the pick in here, and youre gonna be a Raider., In a lull in front of the room, McDaniels said quietly: Our board was right. He would immediately improve the back end of Houston's defense. Additionally, he has elite athleticism for a 3-tech, which allows him to make plays on the ball-carrier as well. Outside of Khalil Mack, the Raiders don't have a pressure presence they can rely on game by game. slipped into the room, in his white satin Raiders jacket and stonewashed faded jeans. Caserio told me at NRG Stadium that Stroud was clearly the teams target at two. We're talking about a 6'4", 272-pound defensive lineman with 4.64-second speed. I went pick by pick, team by team, 1 to 32. You're probably drafting Baker to be a strong safety/nickelback. Simms Spotlight: Patrick Mahomes Is 2017 NFL Draft's Most Special QB Talent | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report NFL Simms Spotlight: Patrick Mahomes Is. 40 Time: 4.67. Think of a more athletic version of Janoris Jenkins here. Humility is something Im not afraid of, Stroud said. Can he run?. Ross can play the Tyreek Hill role. Fournette is also a special kind of physical. When you're looking at both film and physical ability, it's hard to find an accurate comparison for him. While he doesn't always wow you on tape, Barnett doesn't have many weaknesses. The names are familiar, but the places they land arent. Temple's Haason Reddick can be the type of linebacker Washington was in his prime. He's going to be special. Be humble, which you are. There is enough secondary depth in this draft that Oakland can get a starter in Round 2. I've put a lot of time and work into the evaluation of these draft prospects, and I'm basing my mock on my own evaluations. From a talent standpoint, Ohio State's Marshon Lattimore probably deserves to go higher than 11th overall. We had them in the last six weeks. For what it's worth, I found a video simms did with Bleacher Report for 2017. He's one of those rare defensive prospects that come along once every few years. So, lets keep an open mind when thinking about Kellen Mond and the Bears being totally smitten with each other. He can play every position in the secondary, which is where his value lies. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. After their second year - Lamar, Allen, Baker. As a guard, though, Robinson isn't going to get overpowered by interior pass-rushers. He comes from the New England Patriots, and I worked under Robinson when he was thereand we traded down a lot. Ross can take the top off the defense, and he would complement Tennessee's system. Fluker at right tackle with Lamp and Justin Pugh as guards and Weston Richburg in the middle. You're not looking at him and saying, "This guy can do a lot of things, where can we put him where he'll be great?" Why? As a return specialist, Jackson can be one of the best in the league. Stroud will remember this pre-draft process. Garrett blew his combine out of the water, then turned around and worked out at his pro day. He's a ball-hawking, Ed Reed-type player with phenomenal size (6'1", 206 lbs) and speed. Everything that Ive done in college, Ive been very consistent. I think Thomas' floor is this: He can't play consistently at defensive tackle, so a team has to slide him to defensive end. I'm not going to rush to judgment on the Gareon Conley allegations. He also touts the size and the strength to anchor against a double-team and not get moved out of the way. The Browns also have Kevin Hogan on the roster. I think he could realistically go anywhere from No. Stroud as the top quarterback prospect in this class. Josh Jones is a perfect example of your modern NFL safety. Can Thomas develop into a superstar? The Raiders needed two teams post-Carolina to pick passers in the next five picks. I honestly think Adams is a better version of Landon Collins, and that's saying something. I have a great memory when it comes to football, Stroud added. He's another corner with a high floor and few negatives. Archived post. What planet is Simms on? I mean, hallelujah, McDaniels said. Look, Richard Sherman may soon be on the way out, and Earl Thomas was talking about retiring last season, so the Seahawks need to prepare for the future. I feel like theres different ways to be geniuses. This is a no-brainer. 7. The Bills have been starving for a quarterback of this nature, but they won't need to rush Mahomes on the field. Chris Simms has dropped his QB Rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. He was overshadowed at the scouting combine, and there were some medical concerns about arthritis in his shoulders. Former NFL quarterback and current NFL analyst Chris Simms has made waves in the past for his yearly NFL draft quarterback rankings and breakdowns. Chris Simms is one of the best in the business. That is one heck of a nights work. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 70 of Simms' league-wide quarterback rankings. At 4:59 p.m., 11 minutes before the draft kicked off, owner. But and there is a big but you should have been at the Texans facility in the basement of NRG Stadium late Friday afternoon, when Stroud and Anderson put on a show of humility and team-firstness that had to make Texans fans so weary of losing (a league-worst 11-38-1 in the last three years) happy for the first time since the Wild Card win over Buffalo three years ago. Here's the direct quote: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that's why you'll probably find my mock draft different than others. New Orleans had the worst pass defense in football last year (273.8 yards per game allowed), and Lattimore should instantly change that. Former Texas A&M pass-rusher Myles Garrett is a once-in-every-few-years type of talent. His thoughts on the 2018. He has Watson as the top guy followed by Trubisky at 2. I wonder how many different ways we can use him.". No action on Zieglers phone. He ran a 4.44-second 40 at the combinethough he appears faster than that on filmand he has great technique in tight coverage. Derek Barnett almost makes too much sense for the Pittsburgh Steelers here. Darnold completed 303-of-480 passes for 4,143 yards, 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions last season. Davis started laughing, like he could sense Ziegler and McDaniels did not want him to start lobbying for the best speed receiver in the draft. I was trying to find two great football men. He's the type of safety in today's NFL who can give guys like Rob Gronkowski, Greg Olsen and Jordan Reed their money's worth in coverage. I wasn't sure if Cadillac Williams would be a superstar when I first met him, but I could tell that he was a guy you could hand the ball to 20-30 times a game without worrying if he'd screw up. He stopped by the floor-to-ceiling photograph of the man who lords over this franchise 12 years after his death, and Ziegler patted the photograph of Al Davis. The question is whether he's going to be a good slot or outside cover corner or if he can develop into an elite shutdown stud. That left Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and Josh Rosen to follow behind that duo. Photos used are the property of Bleacher Nation, are used under a license with Getty Images, are used with permission, are fair use, or are believed to be in the public domain. We have talented offensive playmakers. Allen has enough skill and power to sit on the outside shoulder of a guard and beat him man-to-man. Ramczyk doesn't have the anchor to handle speed and power edge-rushers as an elite tackle, but he can be one of the better guards in football. The choice wasnt up to Ziegler; other teams decided for him. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Then Ziegler47, in gray suit, black Oxford shirt, no tie, white and black sneakersentered the draft room, where 13 scouts, personnel people, one coach and one owner would plot the immediate future of Al Davis team. In 2017, he called Patrick Mahomes the 2017 NFL Draft's "most special QB talent." That seems to have been accurate, to say the least. I mean, theyve tried everything else. He kind of looks and plays like Kam Chancellor, but he's way better in coverage than Chancellor ever was or ever will be. Plus, that 37.5-inch vertical is going to allow him to out-leap most defensive backs. Whichever team drafts Allen will get a guy who can do a lot of things for its defense for many, many years. Now the Raiders were sure to get one of their four guys. With his combination of physical skills and a Von Miller-esque first step, Garrett is a can't-miss edge prospect. I think Ive been one of the most consistent players in college football for the last two years. Thomas can play defensive end or defensive tackle and is going to be disruptive at either position. We're going to wrap up with former Washington safety Budda Baker, who I consider one of the best all-around players in the draft. This suggests that in addition to being supremely talented, he conducts himself like a true professionaland we've seen that effort on the playing field. Yeah, he might be able to outrun you, but he also might grab the ball and then run your ass over, too. At 4:43 p.m. Pacific Time, Ziegler was on his way into the draft room, a large square conference room on the third floor of the Raiders facility six miles west of the Vegas Strip. Adding Thomas immediately improves the team's defensive front andchanges what the 49ers can do defensively. Don't forget we added Fournette at No. Foster deserves to be in the conversation with guys like Bobby Wagner or Patrick Willis when they came out of college. I understand using every tool in the bag to analyze players before the draft, and Id check out why Stroud scored low on the test. If you watched the Chicago Bears last year, you know the team is devoid of talent in the secondary. One wall, which McDaniels, Ziegler, assistant GM Champ Kelly and Davis face, with three things: a big TV tuned to the draft, computerized pick-by-pick directly from the league, so its faster than what you see on TV, and a constantly updated list of trade discussions with draft-trade charts showing trade proposals broken down by a value chart. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need help on their defensive line. Chris Simms 2022 NFL Draft DT and LB Rankings: Be sure to subscribe to Chris Simms Unbuttoned for more on the 2022 NFL Draft as well as an unfiltered look at the NFL, featuring player access, unabashed opinion, X&O film breakdown, and stories from a life in and around football. In my time watching running backs (or game film in general), I don't ever remember seeing so many would-be tacklers fall off a guy. Chris Simms' 2023 NFL Draft QB Rankings: C.J. If the biggest risk is that he's a starting end for the next decade, he's a can't-miss prospect. Goosebumps, Ziegler said. Now, you got a fan base thats second to none. Is the Back 7 Good Now? Yes, Foster has his character concerns, but the Chiefs are a stable organization. He can be the much-needed shutdown corner the Saints have been looking for. This is the right value for him as a prospect, and he fills a need on Pittsburgh's defense. He then says for 3 it depends a bit on what you're looking for. Not only do they need a legit pass-rusher, but they also need help against the run. When someone hits you with the wall of text going back to 2018, you say, "Wow! Theyre young, they love football, and Im thrilled with them. We gotta go get [Patrick] Mahomes and [Justin] Herbert. HOUSTONTwo big stories here when I landed from Vegas: Theres no other way to put it: After picking C.J. You can put him at nickel or at free safety if need be, but he's also a guy you can put on an island and let him run with the other team's No. One Vegas target down. It's not a matter of whether they can be great; it's a matter of how great they can be. As will ones that have Mac Jones in the top-3, and Kellen Mond in the top-5. Chris Simms reveals his rankings for the top quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft class and breaks them into different tiers, from C.J. Chris Simms has already started breaking down the top prospects by position on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. This is the draft. To that I'd say, go over and read some comments in r/NFL. Projected Round (2017): Top-25 Pick. And again, all the credit in the world for that call. Sure. The Giants could also go tight end, but the value isn't there with Howard and Njoku both off the board. But I have seen so much on how his rankings are infallible, and near perfect over the past few years. The Panthers have a little bit of an NFL-college-hybrid offense with Newton at the helm. No surprise, all this mystery. He has the burst to move with receivers and to break on the ball when the opportunity presents itself. A little kid from the [California] Inland Empire. The gem of this prediction is Herbet at #2. He has an explosive first step, he has good bend around the edge, and he knows how to disengage from blockers. Simms always ranks these guys as he sees them. Las Vegas is on the clock, tinny voice says. Stay away from predictionsthat way, you wont have to eat them later. Chase at 1 and Waddle at 4. While you're drafting Adams to be a physical strong safety, he has the range and the cover skills needed to play free safety, too. I think he's one of the easiest evaluations in the entire draft. Moreau might be a little raw, but he's physical, athletic and only going to get better. 3 overall selection, which would suggest that they do not believe he will be available with their selection. After that, its up in the air, as all drafts are. The Broncos line gets better as a whole by adding him. The Packers pass defense was an embarrassment last year. With LSU's Jamal Adams on the board, though, I think they'll wait until the second round. He also had 75 carries for 82 yards and five touchdowns. When I think of true can't-miss cornerbacks, I think of the next two guys featured herethe first being USC's Adoree Jackson. He'll come down and try to knock your head off in the run game, but he's also phenomenal in the pass game. Texas A&M's Myles Garrettmight seem like an obvious choice here, but there's no point in overthinking it. Ohio State's Marshon Lattimore has the goods to be a truly elite cornerback. These are the prospects in this year's draft I believe already belong on an NFL field. Short conversation with KC. Johnson would have been great to bookend Kolton Miller. The three-day event takes place this Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miguel Amaya is Reportedly On His Way to D.C. 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ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Browns Allen and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley in his latest mock draft. I know that I can think. All of a sudden, New York's line is a strength. I have no idea where Jackson will be selected in the draft. We needed three quarterbacks to go, and were so happy we got one of the four non-quarterbacks who were our top-rated guys on the board. Now, he is an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. There isn't much more you need to say when you're talking about those measurables. He ran the three-cone drill in 6.68 seconds at the combine, which shows his ability to stick his foot in the ground and change direction. You can be analytics smart. The 2022 NFL Draft is right around the corner. Our doctors ultimately felt like it was something that we were going to be okay with, Ziegler said. Number two overall pick in the NFL draft, man. So I could still see Conley being drafted early if a team believes Conley's story that he is innocent. Back in the Raiders draft room, after pick 19, Ziegler said, Josh, you wanna look at trades? On the board were four players with similar grades: Georgia defensive end Nolan Smith, Maryland corner Deonte Banks, Harrison the Oklahoma tackle, and Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders. Ultimately, though, Florida State's Dalvin Cook is too tasty to pass up. He's worthy of such a comparison. The Arizona Cardinals need a game-changing presence in their front seven. A torn pectoral muscle at UCLA's pro day has caused Moreau to practically disappear from the draft conversation, but there's too much talent to ignore. The tenor of the message: Congrats, Tyree. Adams is one of the best open-field tacklers in the entire draft. LSU safety Jamal Adams is one of the five best players in this draft, for my money. You can be numbers smart. Simms' Top Five TE prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft Tier One 1. Honestly, I'm getting sick of Joe Flacco not having weapons around him. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. His crazy speed is what puts him on another level, though. NFL Chris Simms' Film Room: Breaking Down Draft's Top QBs B/R Video March 29, 2017 Chris Simms goes inside the 2017 NFL draft to break down some of the top quarterbacks and. He also played in Miami's pro-style offense, which forced him to put his hand in the dirt and move defensive ends and linebackers off the line in the run game. Ultimately, though, Baker's versatility is what makes him a can't-miss prospect. Howard, like Garrett and Fournette, is a can't-miss guy. In his office 20 minutes later, McDaniels waited to be connected to Wilson to converse. The San Francisco 49ers are going to be running a Seattle Seahawks type of defense, and Stanford's Solomon Thomas can be San Francisco's version of Michael Bennett. Elite athlete for his size, like Carson Wentz. Top 3 is perfect, as is Darnold over Rosen. He can help anchor Cincinnati's defensive line for the next several years. Can he develop from there and become elite? Instead, its an honest assessment based on one mans vision. Phil Simms unveils his 2019 NFL Draft QB rankings and explains why he's high on Daniel Jones and Clayton Thorson.#NBCSports #ChrisSimmsUnbuttoned #KylerMurra. 1 receiver and pick off a couple of passes in his first practice, though, I knew he belonged on an NFL field. Considering they had the league's 31st-ranked pass defense last year (269.2 yards per game allowed), the pick should be a corner. pic.twitter.com/rZeDm0qQrl. It doesn't matter what you ask Foster to do. In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. Then Ziegler47, in gray suit, black Oxford shirt, no tie, white and black sneakersentered the draft room, where 13 scouts, personnel people, one coach and one owner would plot the immediate future of Al Davis team. Few players in college football over the past few years have been able to turn the corner and outrun Clemson for long touchdowns, but Howard did that multiple times. Lamp doesn't bring character concerns and brings value at 23rd overall. 1 overall. With Trubisky and Mahomes both off the board, I don't think Bill O'Brien will be comfortable with a quarterback here, so Melifonwu is the pick. He touts great length, can jam receivers at the line and has outstanding change-of-direction skills. At pick No. You go after guys with the potential to be something special, or you go after guys who don't have the potential to fail. Reuben Foster was put on earth to play middle linebacker. However, if this season has shown us anything, it's that every pick matters from . A year later, Simms put Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen at his top two spots. Seemed obvious Ossenfort wanted Paris Johnson. He's going to fit virtually any role a team needs filled. Lamp can be a terrific pro guard, though, and adding him would make a lot of sense for the New York Giants. He can be a versatile defensive lineman who can clamp down against the run at end and then move inside against the pass and be a handful for opposing guards. He might only be 195 pounds, but don't tell him that, because he's going to hit you like he's 225. Alabama's Cam Robinson is a big, powerful tackle who I ultimately think fits better as an NFL guard. Last year's 2022 NFL Draft saw DE Travon Walker taken as the No. For more from Simms, check out the video below: Luis Medina is a Writer at Bleacher Nation, and you can find him on Twitter at@lcm1986. But to think its a good indicator of future failureI mean, watch the games hes played. Hell fit in great here., McDaniels football ops guy, Tom Jones, walked in with a phone. LSU running back Leonard Fournetteis 6'0" and 240 pounds, and he might have the quickest feet in the draft at his position. He's also the safest prospect at his position on the board. Yet, he also has the speed, range and athleticism to cover the Jason Wittens and the Zach Ertzs of the world. (Also, I am not trying to be a hater just giving some more context). Based on what I've heard from NFL teams, the diluted sample, the combine dismissal and Foster's off-field concerns add up to make him an iffy prospect. Defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. comes from Seattle and believes in building around defensive linemen. Oooooh, someone in the room said. The NFL's 88th annual draft, aka its "Player Selection Meeting," will kick off next week in . In the NFC South, the Saints have to face Cam Newton, Jameis Winston and Matt Ryan. So far, Simms has revealed his highly anticipated list of the top 5 quarterback prospects, wide receivers, cornerbacks, running backs, and more. Look, this doesn't need to be brain surgery. While I can't label Lattimore a can't-miss prospect, I can do so with his former teammate, Gareon Conley. Chris Simms' quarterback draft rankings are so bad they managed to get Kellen Mond trending (KELLEN MOND!) We're talking about a 21-year-old kid who's only going to get faster, stronger and biggerand he's already pretty darn good. The New York Jets have reportedly not yet scheduled a pre-draft visit with Darnold. He doesn't have the footwork or the agility to fully excel against edge-rushers at the pro level. While he might not be as versatile as some of the other backs in this class, Fournette can legitimately carry an offense. In the age of finding the mismatch, running the no-huddle offense and forcing defenses to stay in the same personnel set, Howard can be elite. But people have started taking his ranks as gospel, when they have errors just like any other analyst's rankings. 1 and No. Ziegler and McDaniels stared at the trade-value board in the back of the room, analyzing trade possibilitiesthe values, plus or minus for the Raiders, based on the numerical values Ziegler assigns to each pick: +177 ARI sends 2-33, LV gives back 4th (109), +68 ARI sends 2-33 and 6-213, LV gives back 3-100 and 4-109.