2023 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Late season reshuffle at the top
By Wesley Minke
Long rangy edge rusher who still needs some developing to do and makes perfect sense to go here at 5 to the Eagles. I think he has the potential to rise or fall the most in this mock draft because of his skill set and his size.
At 6’5 275 lbs he has crazy good size but often depends on it too much to be able to beat offensive linemen. He has a very good spin move, but he needs to work on his hands and get more aggressive and stronger with them to more effectively utilize his size and his leverage. If he can develop around a good defense the right way, he will be a game-wrecker for years to come.
A ridiculous prospect is one of the ways you can describe Kelee Ringo. He is easily the best corner in this draft class, and he will be a huge piece in starting to rebuild that Arizona Cardinals secondary. This team is on a steady decline, but this is a big piece to kickstart a rebuild.
Ringo is a legit 4.3 40-yard dash guy, and his one downfall is that sometimes he trusts his skills too much and doesn’t take a WR seriously enough. He is the lockdown corner of this draft class, and he is one of the most fluid athletes that this class has. He has great closing speed and unbelievable hands and technique that allows him to play in any system.
He might end up being the best QB from this draft class, but he will surely be drafted as the biggest project and the biggest unknown. With his tremendous size and ability, if he puts it all together he has the potential to be one the most physically gifted QBs this game has ever seen.
However, over two years at Kentucky we haven’t seen it play out on the field much at all. He is a big boy at 6’3 232 lbs, but he has proven to be too inconsistent with his game on the field so far. I think he has great accuracy on throws where his feet are set, and he possesses an elite NFL arm. His biggest issue is going to be knowing how to use that efficiently.
At 6’6 275 lbs, Tyree Wilson can become an absolute monster along the defensive line. However, his lack of speed and inability to use his functional strength may be what holds him back. He needs some good development with other power rushers, and Maxx Crosby can do just that.
He has a good burst but often uses it in the wrong way. He has the power to possibly move inside, but it makes more sense with his physical traits to keep him at the edge. He won’t be someone you drop in coverage, but rather send after the QB every play. Needs to work on keeping his motor consistent.