5 pick has emerged. Thanks to a long list of key free agents on both sides of the ball, and a daunting salary cap . He played through injury in 2022 and clearly isn't a finished product. 79 overall): Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M, Expert: Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com, Analysis: "The Colts would be fortunate if Stroud makes it down to the No. Richardson has similarities to Jalen Hurts and All-Pro upside. 4 overall): Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State, Analysis: "The selection of a head coach will play a big role in what direction the Colts go with their top draft pick, but in the event they opt for QB help by way of free agency or trade, Johnson could end up as a Day 1 starter plugging the gaping hole up front they've had for several years. NFL Draft Guide 2023. NFL Draft 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Shocker At No. All rights reserved. The only exception is that the Colts have two seventh-round selections after acquiring an extra seventh in a trade for Tampa Bay's Grant Stuard. 2023 NFL Draft 2023 NFL Draft order: 29 of 31 first-round picks locked in; Saints hold 29th selection via Sean Payton deal Published: Jan 31, 2023 at 05:01 PM by Dan Parr & Eric. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. With new offensive-minded Shane Steichen coach just working well with Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia, he will be open to go after a dynamic dual threat with a high ceiling. 1 pick. Updated Kansas City Chiefs 2023 draft picks after Kadarius Toney trade Schedule Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars. The Chicago Bears are . Stroud, QB, Ohio State, Analysis: "In this mock draft, Stroud doesn't just leapfrog Young the Indianapolis Colts trade their fourth and 35th picks in the 2023 draft, as well as their first-round pick in the 2024 draft, to move up to first overall to take Stroud, moving the Chicago Bears to fourth. I don't think there's any question that if Young was two inches taller and 20 pounds heavier, he'd be the first overall pick, or at least, the undisputed No. The Colts can do no better than the third pick and fall no lower than. Young has concerns about his size, but he checks off just about every other box a quarterback needs. But we already have plenty of mock drafts to scroll through before that process begins in earnest. Stroud was on the losing end of both his starts against Michigan and in a 2023College Football Playoff semifinal against Georgia but he was spectacular in that final game, passing for348 yards and four TDs against an awesome Bulldogs defense. As we look ahead to Indy, here's an updated look at how the first three rounds of the 2023 NFL draft could shake out, including a handful of potential trades (draft order and projected. 35 overall): John Michael Schmitz, iOL, Minnesota Selection (No. What Young did to an NFL defense in Georgia's 2021 unit makes me worry a lot less about his size going forward. Throw in that he's 6'3", and that combination will make Colts fans ecstatic that they traded up. But his ability to mold an offense around his QB's strengths is what makes him truly exciting. This year's draft will offer plenty of excitement, starting right at the top. If Young held the same physical stature as Trevor Lawrence, we'd be talking about them in the same light. The trade included sending a 2023 sixth-round. After struggling to sustain a contention window that began with Andrew Luck, it may be time for the Indianapolis Colts to rebuild. All rights reserved. Stroud could bring the steadiness this team needs to find success in the playoffs with a loaded roster, as his accuracy and experience make him ready to go from the start. But it seems the NFL is much higher on Levis than his numbers might indicate due to their belief in his physical tools and how much better he can be with some improved passing weapons (none of his wide receivers in 2022 earned a 73.0-plus receiving grade). Michael Clubb/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Colts fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the Jeff Saturday era has come to an end in Indianapolis. 2023 NFL mock draft: 3-round picks for 49ers Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC West Broncos. Stroud has flown under the national-media radar all season, but some NFL teams will tell you he'll be in the running for QB1, and his performance in the College Football Playoff semifinal game vs. Georgia showed that he can beat you with his arm and his legs. They also have a third-rounder, granted to them after trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. They can land Stroud, a smart pocket passer with the right accuracy and intangibles to thrive as their true delayed franchise replacement for Andrew Luck. In this scenario, the Colts can trade up with the Bears to leapfrog the divisional rival Texans to obtain the quarterback they want in this class. ", Selection (No. It is an ideal situation for Chicago as it dictates two young quarterbacks with potential going to the AFC. Analysis: "There is no telling what the Colts could do in this draft. ", Analysis: _"If I had to pick a team most likely to trade up to No. 1 Pick Damian Parson December 7, 2022 The college football regular season is in the books after championship weekend. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back after draft prep began in earnest last week with the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Butch Dill/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. ", Analysis: "I wanted to put Ohio State QB C.J. ", Analysis: "The Colts need to turn the page on their recent approach to the game's most important position: cycling through veteran arms. Here's a look at which players were mocked to the Colts the most with those selections over the last few months. Author: HH Staff. Our opponents are set! 4. Check out photos of the players the experts have the Colts selecting in the 2023 NFL Draft. ", Analysis: "The Colts are ecstatic to pick Levis, who's a big-armed, highly athletic quarterback ready to lead the team in its next chapter. 9 overall pick in 2023, according to Tankathon. If you can put those aside, Levis has the tools to warrant the Colts' selection. 2023 NFL Draft Pick Pending Transactions (last updated 2023-02-13) Team yellow = data that is incomplete or uncertain gray = conditional picks that would not be transferred as per current conditions Picks are listed in order as of standings at conclusion of the 2022 season and results of playoffs. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back with the NFL offseason officially underway after the conclusion of Super Bowl LVII. 4 overall): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. ", Selection (No. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. Where Do Colts Pick in 2023 NFL Draft? If he can show more of what he did versus the Michigan Wolverines and Georgia Bulldogs, that concern should go away and take Stroud's game up yet another notch. So they send a few picks to Chicago to ensure they get their guy. ", Analysis: "Now onto Mr. Young, and his addition to a Colts team that has tried and failed to address the quarterback position ever since Andrew Luck's shocking retirement. Chicago would stay high enough in the draft order to grab one of the elite defenders in this class, and Indy would be able to jump a division rival that also needs a QB (with at least an additional first-round pick and second-round pick going to the Bears, and likely more). 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama. Publish date: Jan 2, 2023 11:51 AM EST. If the season ended today, the Colts would pick 14th in the 2023 NFL Draft. _, Selection (No. His poise stands out above every quarterback in this class, and it gives him time to stay patient and let his routes develop. While the draft order for playoff teams is determined by the results of the postseason, these 18 organizations already know where they will be drafting on Thursday, April 27, 2023 - barring. It worked out well the other two times: Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. We can take one as an organization and y'all are going to celebrate it and say, 'We have got the savior for the Colts.' Get acquainted with a few names in the latest installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes as free agency and college pro days wind down. ", Analysis: "Another quarterback goes off the board in the top five with Stroud, who has been one of the most productive passers in the country over the last two seasons. ", Selection (No. "It's the fourth pick of the draft. 1 overall, Chicago trades back again to No. 4 overall): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "This is where I have to divorce what I saw with my eyes from Levis at Kentucky from how NFL teams will evaluate him as a prospect. Whether they can correct his flaws is a different story, but Levis does have the high-level talent worth banking on. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. 4 overall): C.J. 4 pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, so they may have to move up if they want one of the top-two quarterbacks. He or Young is the right pick for whoever's their head coach and offensive coordinator. With one-game left in the 2022 season, the Indianapolis Colts draft pick is almost set. Here's a look at how the first 31 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft may go when it takes place on April 27 in Kansas City. The Colts have grown tired of investing in veterans. 80 overall): Deuce Vaughn, RB, Kansas State, Analysis: "Don't say it won't happen, because we've seen it way too many times before. They go back to what worked with Manning and Luck and draft a quarterback super, duper high. Get acquainted with a few names in the final installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes on the eve of the NFL Draft in Las Vegas. Senior Bowl practices will get underway in Mobile, Ala. next week, and other showcase games for draft prospects will carry plenty of importance in building the Colts' draft board. Chicago receives Picks 4, 35 and 79 in 2023, as well as Indianapolis' 2024 first-rounder. Stroud from Ohio State. With the first 18 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft set, let's dive into how things could play . Get acquainted with a few names in the second installment of the Colts 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup, which comes on the eve of the NFL Scouting Combine. Its almost a foregone conclusion that Indianapolis will select one of the 2023 NFL Drafts top quarterbacks with that top-five pick, investing in a young signal-caller on a rookie deal. 9 pick) The Panthers may end up desperate to trade up depending on how free agency plays out. 4 overall): Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida, Analysis: "While Colts owner Jim Irsay has made it known that he's a fan of Young, he might be unable or unwilling to outbid Carolina for the top spot. Note: Draft pick numbers are as of January 9, 2023. The New York Giants traded former first-round pick Kadarius Toney to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday for a compensatory third-round pick and a sixth-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft. Jay LaPrete/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. ", Selection (No. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. Get acquainted with a few names in the third installment of the Colts 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup, which comes in the wake of the NFL Combine. The deadline to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, so it only felt right to update PFF's draft board. ", Analysis: "Chris Ballard has made no secret of the need to get the quarterback position right this year, in the way of failed experiments involving Carson Wentz and Matt Ryan. 1 selection and 64th pick. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya), American offensive lineman Darnell Wright of Tennessee (58) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Analysis: "Since Andrew Luck's retirement, the Colts have had little success turning to QBs nearing the end of their careers, and it's safe to assume that owner Jim Irsay will be looking for the team's next face of the franchise. The 2023 NFL Draft order is all but settled, with the Eagles and Chiefs set to decide the final two selections on Super Bowl Sunday. The Colts have seven picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Nos. 1 QB in this class, but based on the Colts' prior choices at QB, I have a hard time believing they'd go for the smaller Bryce Young. 35 overall): Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia Selection (No. However, with anticipation, quality field vision, and understanding of leverage to give his targets opportunities to make plays on the ball, Stroud offers an impressive repertoire of attributes. Stroud, QB, Ohio State, Expert: Joe Broback, Pro Football Network, Analysis: "Indianapolis might have to stay put if they can't find the right deal. Although they have the draft capital to add impact players with four picks in the top 100, the Eagles have . And his arm talent, particularly in terms of short and intermediate velocity and accuracy, is as good as anyone in this class. For many experts, Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter is the clear-cut No. Young is as creative as they get to complete passes to his receivers. 35 overall): Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU, Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. The Alabama standout is the biggest gamble of that quartet given his 5-foot-10, 192-pound frame, but he's the best offensive player in this draft. I'm not sold on Levis, but it won't surprise me if a team like the Colts falls in love with his physical tools, toughness, and potential, looking past the flaws and inconsistencies in his play. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): C.J. ", Selection (No. ", Selection (No. 4 overall): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. Here's a look at which players were mocked to the Colts the most with those selections over the last few months. Ohio State quarterback C.J. The Colts head coach is scheduled to speak at 2:30pm. In a previous mock draft, ESPN's Mel Kiper had the . Selection (No. Stroud will be a great fit with new head coach Shane Steichen in Indy. ", Analysis: "Rather than stay put and hope that their quarterback of choice falls to them at No. Bryce Young is the only surefire QB prospect in the class, and there are a plethora of teams that would cough up whatever it takes to secure the rights to draft him. All Rights Reserved. ", Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. Stroud are gone, but Indianapolis still gets an intriguing yet inconsistent Will Levis. ", Selection (No. ", Selection (No. Indy gets its franchise quarterback in Alabama's Bryce Young while giving up a slew of picks, including No. Colts. Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin press conferences at the NFL Combine; Mel Kiper projects . Indy would have to give the Bears a massive haul to get up here, but to leapfrog a division rival that also needs a quarterback, they might just be willing. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, yet already have a promising young quarterback on the roster in Justin Fields. Levis is big (6-3, 232) and possesses all the physical tools to be a great NFL QB. ", Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. Stroud (7) passes against Georgia during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. ", Expert: Bleacher Report Scouting Department, Analysis: "The Colts get the most complete quarterback in the class. 4 overall): C.J. Either way, if owner Jim Irsay thinks Levis is the guy to turn things around in Indy, it's easy to imagine that he will spare no expense to go get him. 1 pick in our updated first round projection Will Anderson has been knocked out of the top spot in our 2023 NFL mock draft. 35 overall): Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee Selection (No. Instead, they move up to No. Analysis: "When the Bears traded up one spot from No. He's been that good for Alabama, dragging that team to victory just about every week. Check it out below. 42 and 73 on Day 2. Who are some players NFL Draft experts think the team could consider with those picks? While the debate over QB1 currently favors Young, Stroud's a gunslinger in is own right. Stroud does not have to drive far from Columbus to lead the Colts. Here's our first look at who various experts predict the Colts will take in the 2023 NFL Draft: Selection (No. 2023 NFL Mock Draft Last update: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. 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