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A way too early full first round 2023 NFL Mock Draft

By Wesley Minke

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 05: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the game against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 05: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the game against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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36. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. NolanSmith. player. EDGE. Georgia. 22

Smith like I stated earlier is going to be a bad man in Athens this year. I also am very expectant of Nolan Smith to continue to fly up the draft boards as people learn of how good he can be.

He could be a good piece to add in what seems like will be a rebuild everywhere. I think with the offense they have in play there could make the defense exposed all the more if it does not get better. Smith is a good start to avoiding that.

Georgia. BroderickJones. 23. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 13. OL

This is another guy where skill is there, and it will be a question of how will he play under the bright lights with only 4 starts under his belt. At 6’4 315 Jones is a super exciting prospect who needs to develop quickly on the job to maintain this 1st round status that he is projected into.

Clemson. TrentonSimpson. 59. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. LB. 24. player

This is the most exciting prospect we might see out of this class. He has the Micah Parsons or Isaiah Simmons build. The guy who can make up ground on running backs, but also run over an offensive guard, and also cover a tight end.

This guy will have some of the best measurables in the combine, and teams will consider him a top-10 guy. At 6’3 225 it makes a lot of sense for him to be a great coverage man.

However, he is going to lineup everywhere for Clemson this season and it is going to be fun to watch. He will take snaps on the line, in the box, off the edge, in the slot, and even in deep safety. If we can match someone like this guy next to a Jerome Baker and Channing Tindall combo, this Miami Dolphins defense will be dangerous for years to come.

If you notice, I am not worried about the offense, and I think if anything the Miami Dolphins’ offensive line and more specifically the right tackle position will be addressed in the 2nd or 3rd round. Prospects fall, and we will have to see if Chris Grier is patient enough to scoop them up.

If the Miami Dolphins were able to go back-to-back drafts getting a swiss army knife or an LB, this defense will be dangerous, and the fans will be juiced about all the potential speed all around the field.

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