2023 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Late season reshuffle at the top

Branch is super long and athletic, and he often guesses on the play with great anticipation on the play and guesses right. He is a very physical run supporter, and he does very well to get his head around quickly to make plays on the ball while in coverage.

He tends to be grabby towards the WR if he gets beat downfield but will need coaching to work that out. Gives up on a play once he gets blocked, so needs to work to remain consistent and fight through a block and finish the play. Has great athleticism, and will be great in zone coverage where he can react to the ball.

The only thing that could make this offense more explosive is the addition of a great workhorse back. That is exactly what they get in the form of the nation’s best back in Bijan Robinson. He won’t blow away from defensive backs, however, he is physical enough to break through most arm tackles that he will face.

He will not be much of a factor in the passing game and doesn’t have a lot of patience waiting for the holes in the run game to open up. If he can mature his game, and gain more confidence in his offensive line, he can quickly develop into one of the league’s best backs.

With electrifying speed outside, he will be able to outrun corners if he gains the edge. He also is a much bigger factor in the passing game and can run more routes than most running backs coming out of a college offense. Gibbs also can play the power back role that not many his size can play.

He needs lots of improvement as a pass-blocker, but he can definitely use the help beefing up for a few more reasons. It will also help him to more easily get through clogged lanes in the defensive line, and break away from arm tackles that he has had trouble breaking through in the past.