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2023 NFL Mock Draft: A look at the entire first round

By Wesley Minke

Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson (5) is tackled by Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (26) as the Longhorns take on the Cyclones in Ames, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.V6v3915 Jpg
Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson (5) is tackled by Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (26) as the Longhorns take on the Cyclones in Ames, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.V6v3915 Jpg /
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CB. 32. Penn State. JoeyPorter Jr.. 13. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)
Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) /

Widely regarded for his physical nature and physical play style, I present to you Joey Porter Jr. He will join Budda Baker in forming one of the hardest-hitting secondaries in the league. Porter is a true #1 corner and his draft stock and confident play style will fit well in Arizona.

At 6’2 198 Joey Porter Jr. matches up well with almost any WR you line up opposite of him. He’s allowed only 13 catches for 123 yards on 28 targets while in coverage this year. He has also broken up 9 passes. Porter is an elite talent and would be a day 1 difference maker in Arizona.

49. TE. 14. player. MichaelMayer. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Notre Dame

This pick seems too easy for the Green Bay Packers, but that is just the truth of it. Mayer has been the go-to guy for the Notre Dame offense over the past 2 seasons, which coincidentally is one of the things Aaron Rodgers is lacking this season.

At 6’4 265 Mayer is a big boy and can move unbelievably well for his size. He is a real threat to stretch the field vertically and is also a road grader in the run game. He can open up big holes in the run game and would be a slam-dunk pick for this Green Bay offense.

Penn State. 15. player. 46. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. OT. OlumuyiwaFashanu

Remember how much hype Ikem Ekwonu got last season because of his frame, and ability to move with such ease? Well, Olu Fashanu is this year Ikem Ekwonu. Fashanu is very smooth, and very technically sound in the run game, and excels very well in the passing game.

Coming in at 6’6 321 Fashanu is a good athlete and excels at being an anchor in the passing game. He has played 299 pass-blocking snaps this season and has allowed 0 sacks, 1 QB hit, and only 6 QB hurries. Fashanu is going to be a great addition to a bad Colts offensive line.

CB. CamSmith. 58. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. South Carolina. 16. player

This would be a great pick to stabilize a unit that has had too much roster turnover year to year. Cam Smith is a smooth defender and very technically sound. He was so well last season, that teams have just begun to avoid him in the passing game.

At 6’0 188 Cam Smith has good size for an NFL corner. Through the first 8 games of this season, he has given up 9 catches on 22 targets for 137 yards. He has been the true definition of a lockdown corner and would be a big boost to a defense lacking star power on the back end.

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