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

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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EliRicks. player. 60. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. CB. Alabama. 29

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Eli Ricks (Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports)
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Eli Ricks (Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) /

Eli Ricks is a big play waiting to happen. His ball skills are very good, and he has extremely twitchy out of the backpedal to get into the chest of a receiver and cause either an incompletion or an interception.

At 6’2 190, Ricks has shown a great ability to go against all WRs and has been so good he is often avoided. He has great instincts and is also effective out of the slot, showing an ability to wait for the break and then make a move on the ball while avoiding flags.

RB. BijanRobinson. 30. 124. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Texas. player

We are adding one of the most explosive weapons to the most explosive offense. This should be good. Robinson has a great blend of size, speed, and strength out of the RB position. He is a natural quick twitch player, and he does very well to bust through holes when the offensive line blocks up front.

At 6’0 220, he is the ideal size of the NFL RB in today’s game. He needs to work on being patient and waiting for the room to open up, but he is an explosive runner. He won’t outrun most defensive backs, but his combo of size and strength will show off very well at the next level.

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. EDGE. Notre Dame. 31. player. 54. IsaiahFoskey

Isaiah Foskey is very good at exploding through the edge with speed and running through his target. He hasn’t been able to tap into his natural power off the edge just because of his dynamic speed off the edge.

At 6’5 260, Foskey can win any pass-rush rep he is in with his size and speed. He has certain Micah Parsons aspects to his game where he can drop out and play coverage on a linebacker as well, and it makes him a do it all kind of player. Could be a huge addition to an already great defense.