Mock Draft 2023 : les Picks

With the 26th pick, the Dallas Cowgirls select :
Bijan Robinson - RB - Texas, Jr

CBS Analyst a écrit:

He is a runner who has a lot of the same characteristics as Saquon Barkley, which is hight praise. The Cowboys let Zeke Elliott walk, so this makes sense with Tony Pollard coming off injury and likely playing on the franchise tag.

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 91.67 (All-Pro)

Pro Comparison: Saquon Barkley

Accolades:

2022: Doak Walker Award (nation's best RB)
Career: Fourth in program history in rushing yards (3,410) and touchdowns (41 - 33 rushing, eight receiving)
Summary:

Bijan Robinson is a well-rounded running back with ideal size to be an every-down contributor in the NFL. He excels as a runner, pass-catcher and blocker but has received the lion's share of touches in Austin over the past two seasons.

Strengths:

Does a good job of breaking his feet down in space and re-directing
Great size to be an every-down back
Good pass-catcher
Good top-end speed
Holds up well in pass protection
Weaknesses:

Has averaged 226.5 carries each of the past two seasons
Short-yardage situations
Running with power

Un choix logique qui fait consensus apparemment...

With the 27th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select

MICHAEL MAYER - TE - Notre Dame
6'4 - 249 Lbs
40 yards dash : 4.70




Player Comparison
Mark Andrews
Scouting Report:
Mayer is a good athlete, with quickness, size, and natural instincts who is also hard to bring down in the open field and is also an elite blocker. He's been Nicknamed "Baby Gronk" since his freshman year, and while NFL teams may hope he's Gronk 2.0 we think he's probably closer to Baltimore's Mark Andrews. He has an excellent overall technique and there is zero wasted motion in his game. He is sure to be an asset to whichever team drafts him as he has a super high floor - a pretty much can't-miss prospect and a likley first-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft

Les Bills ont besoin de quelqu'un d'autre que Steffon Diggs pour faire des catches et Zay Flowers semble ne valoir qu'un second tour. Et ça piquerait un très bon TE aux Bengals qui sont pressentis pour en drafter un...

Avec le 28ème choix les CINCINNATI Bengals choisissent

CB - CAM SMITH - South Carolina



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En signant Irv Smth et en re-signant Drew Sample, pour moi les Bengals ne visent pas un TE,
ça tombe bien moi non plus.
Alors, je pense qu'ils vont descendre dans la draft ou qu'ils peuvent prendre un Tackle s'ils tradent Jonah Willams
mais, avec les départs de Bell/Bates en Safety et le retour de blessure de Chido
un bon DB n'est pas du luxe, Smith peut aussi s'aligner en Safety.

Et puis faut toujours avoir un Smith dans son équipe
et Cam-Cam en CB titulaires, moi j'aime bien.

With the 29th pick, New Orleans Saints selects WR Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee)



Overview
Long, slender wideout with deep speed that could force defensive coordinators to alter coverage considerations. Hyatt’s gliding gait disguises explosive acceleration that can lead to easy separation on deep throws. However, he does display inconsistency on contested catches comes. Hyatt is ordinary getting in and out of intermediate breaks and might be best with a limited route tree full of slants, crossers and a series of field-stretching patterns. Hyatt is an instantly credible WR2 with the ability to make a huge impact, but production could be erratic due to the limitations of his game.
Strengths

Top-end speed creates tension for defensive coordinators.
Run game will see lighter boxes out of defense’s respect for his explosiveness.
Tears into cushions and rockets past off-man coverage.
Maintains spacing from physical coverage getting into the route.
Runs focused vertical routes at crisp angles.
Glides into acceleration mode at route stems to separate.
Gets pitch-and-catch opportunities underneath against off-man.
Finished second in FBS with 15 receiving touchdowns.
Willing and effective as a perimeter blocker.

Weaknesses

Scheme created a variety of free releases for him.
Route tree somewhat limited.
Lean frame, lacking in play strength.
Knocked off course when press punch finds him.
Lacks deception in his short and intermediate routes.
Unsuccessful holding ground when catch is contested.

Sources Tell Us

“When you have someone who can run like Hyatt you get explosive catches but it also really benefits your running game because safeties can’t get involved as much. He reminds me a lot of watching Will Fuller when he was healthy.” -- Director of scouting for NFC team



Les Saints ont plutôt des besoins sur la DL, mais les bons DT sont partis, et en DE, il en restera pas mal pour leur second pick, alors qu'il reste que Hyatt et Flowers en WR niveau 1er tour.

With the 30th pick, Philadephia Eagles selects, EDGE Derick Hall (Auburn)



Overview
Explosive and long, Hall plays with a rugged demeanor and puts his traits to work as an assertive power rusher capable of putting offensive tackles in reverse. He tends to lack consistency when forced to read and react in the run game and his rush approach is predictable with charges down the fairway. However, his jolting initial contact can help him gain positioning and he’s excellent at transitioning from bulldozer to pocket vulture as a sack artist. He is average against the run, exploitable in coverage and in need of a more diversified rush approach, but a true power rush usually translates in the NFL.
Strengths

Team captain with tremendous character.
Possesses NFL-caliber aggression and toughness.
Length and power for instant press and separation at impact.
Quality burst in pursuit.
Pound-for-pound strength to challenge much bigger players.
Explosive hips jar tackles and create early pocket push.
Freight train to the quarterback once inside the pocket.
Ready to void his rush and scramble with the quarterback.

Weaknesses

Average body control taking on blocks.
Effort level as a run defender is disappointing at times.
Can be robotic and inconsistent reading play development.
Needs to diversify his down-the-middle rush approach.
Hip tightness prevents tight turns at the arc.
Jump-setting tackles can take away rush momentum.
Exploitable if asked to drop into coverage.

Sources Tell Us

“He’s tight-limbed and he’s more segmented than you want but he’s tougher than s--- and he’s going to be a great fit in a locker room.” -- Area scout for AFC team


La DL des Eagles est vieillissante, il faut du sang frais.
Hall n'est pas le prototype de DE 4-3 des Eagles, mais c'est un très bon pass-rusher dont il serait dommage de passer à côté

With the 31th pick, Kansas City Chiefs selects EDGE Felix Anudike-Uzomah (Kansas State)




Overview
A hard-charging edge prospect, Anudike-Uzomah has good strength and a long frame that should continue to fill out. His run defense is unrefined and in need of better fundamentals, but he’s clearly gone to school on his pass-rush approach, adding several new wrinkles to his attack in 2022. His urgency leads to playmaking opportunities, but he will need to harness that energy and play with better control to become a more efficient defender. There is more polish needed, but Anudike-Uzomah’s NFL rush potential should eventually make him an NFL starter.
Strengths

Plays with a high level of intensity and urgency.
Creates pre-snap rush plan and executes it.
Possesses buffet of rush approaches that he can choose from.
Effective use of length as bull rusher.
Makes quick in-play transition from run defender to rusher when necessary.
Explodes into tackle’s pads with heavy hands.
Powerful hips allow him to torque run blocker off his base.
Able to find runner and make tackles from challenging angles.

Weaknesses

Plays with tightness in his lower half.
Rush will require more instinctive countering.
Style of play can lead to imbalance.
Inconsistent vision into backfield when fighting blockers.
Point of attack technique is subpar.
Needs to play with more disciplined feet and a wider base.

Sources Tell Us

“He doesn’t have that much starting experience but he’s already a way savvier rusher than he should be at this stage.” -- Regional scout for AFC team


Pas de vrais manque mais pas mal de positions perfectibles chez les Chiefs, on part sur un EDGE, après les départs de Clark et Dunlap