2023 NFL Mock Draft: Packers trade Aaron Rodgers to Raiders, use extra first-round pick on do-everything DB

2023 NFL Mock Draft: Packers trade Aaron Rodgers to Raiders, use extra first-round pick on do-everything DB
2023 NFL Mock Draft: Packers trade Aaron Rodgers to Raiders, use extra first-round pick on do-everything DB

Round 1 - Pick 1

Kentucky • Sr • 6'3" / 232 lbs

Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Keeping this selection from last week. It's pretty perfect. It's time to get a youthful passer in Indianapolis, and Levis, while far from perfect, has No. 1 overall pick traits.

Round 1 - Pick 2

Alabama • Jr • 6'0" / 194 lbs

Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
1st

The Texans upgrade the quarterback position in a big way with Young, who has all the improvisational brilliance to succeed in today's NFL.

Round 1 - Pick 3

Georgia • Jr • 6'3" / 300 lbs

Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st

Carter is the ideal replacement for the retiring J.J. Watt. He's a long, hyper-athletic interior rusher who's disruptive on three downs.

Round 1 - Pick 4

Alabama • Jr • 6'4" / 243 lbs

Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st

Anderson gives me serious Khalil Mack vibes, which makes this perfect for the Bears, particularly after trading back. In the trade, the Bears get this pick, the Colts' selections in Round 2 and Round 4 along with a 2024 first-round pick and third-round pick, plus a 2025 second-round choice.

Round 1 - Pick 5

Florida • Soph • 6'4" / 232 lbs

Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
4th

The Panthers roll the dice with Richardson instead of going the safer route with C.J. Stroud. They make the move up with the Seahawks to get this done.

Round 1 - Pick 6

Illinois • Jr • 6'0" / 180 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Witherspoon looks like a supreme athlete, and his 2022 film was squeaky clean. He could ascend to the first cornerback off the board in this class.

Round 1 - Pick 7

Alabama • Jr • 6'0" / 193 lbs

Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
1st

The Packers move Rodgers to the Raiders and add a defensive backfield weapon with Branch. Green Bay's secondary needs more youthful and talented pieces at safety. In this trade, Green Bay gets this selection, a 2023 third-round pick, plus the Raiders' first-, second-, and fourth-round picks in 2024 if Rodgers plays that season.

Round 1 - Pick 8

Ohio State • Jr • 6'3" / 218 lbs

Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Yes, the Falcons used a third-round pick on Desmond Ridder in 2022. But are they ready to hitch their wagon to him long-term? In this scenario they jump at the opportunity to pick Stroud.

Round 1 - Pick 9

Texas Tech • Sr • 6'6" / 275 lbs

Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
47th
POSITION RNK
7th

The Seahawks are going to adore the draft profile of Wilson, a long, athletic, highly productive rusher.

Round 1 - Pick 10

Pittsburgh • Jr • 6'0" / 280 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
64th
POSITION RNK
8th

Kancey can learn so much from Javon Hargrave early in his Eagles career, another undersized but explosive up-the-field defensive tackle.

Round 1 - Pick 11

Ohio State • Sr • 6'8" / 359 lbs

Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
34th
POSITION RNK
7th

I have an inkling Jones is going to fly up boards during the pre-draft process because of his size and how clean his film is.

Round 1 - Pick 12

USC • Jr • 6'0" / 175 lbs

Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
1st

Addison can either learn lots from the similarly sized Brandin Cooks in Year 1, or act as his instant replacement. With Young and Addison, this is a quality first-round haul for Houston.

Round 1 - Pick 13

Tennessee • Sr • 6'6" / 335 lbs

Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
213th
POSITION RNK
19th

The closer we get to the start of the offseason, the more and more it feels like Lamar Jackson has already played his last game in Baltimore. The Jets pounce. Meanwhile, Baltimore adds a very Ravens-like power blocker at right tackle in Wright. In the move, Baltimore gets two first-round picks -- this one -- and New York's in 2024, plus a 2024 third-round pick, and 2025 second-round selection.

Round 1 - Pick 14

TCU • Jr • 6'4" / 215 lbs

Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Yes, Bill Belichick dipping back into Round 1 wide receiver waters with the imposing, long-striding Johnston, who'll instantly be a threatening deep threat in the NFL.

Round 1 - Pick 15

Oregon State • Jr • 6'6" / 250 lbs

Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
62nd
POSITION RNK
4th

The Packers add to the pass-catching contingent with the big, super-fast Musgrave to threaten the seam.

Round 1 - Pick 16

South Carolina • Jr • 6'0" / 188 lbs

Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
1st

Smith is an ultra-aggressive, ball-hawking outside cornerback who'll be a welcomed addition to the Commanders secondary.

Round 1 - Pick 17

Penn State • Jr • 6'2" / 194 lbs

Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
20th
POSITION RNK
4th

Another Joey Porter in Pittsburgh. This one is a lanky, twitched-up perimeter corner who plays the ball well in the air.

Round 1 - Pick 18

Notre Dame • Jr • 6'4" / 265 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
9th
POSITION RNK
1st

The Lions get an instant T.J. Hockenson replacement in Mayer, who joins a fun offense in Detroit.

Round 1 - Pick 19

Maryland • Sr • 6'6" / 320 lbs

Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
103rd
POSITION RNK
13th

Duncan is one of the more-gifted athletes at the offensive tackle spot in this class. The Buccaneers need to upgrade one of their tackle positions.

Round 1 - Pick 20

Minnesota • Sr • 6'4" / 320 lbs

Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
3rd

The Seahawks are in need of better interior offensive line play, and Schmitz is a squeaky clean center prospect with loads of experience. He's ready to go from Day 1.

Round 1 - Pick 21

Tennessee • Jr • 6'0" / 185 lbs

New offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will allow Justin Herbert to push the ball downfield more frequently than the QB did with Joe Lombardi. So it's time to get Herbert a serious vertical weapon. That's precisely what Hyatt is.

Round 1 - Pick 22

Oregon • Soph • 6'2" / 201 lbs

Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
2nd

The Ravens add youth to their secondary with Gonzalez, whose film was super clean in 2022.

Round 1 - Pick 23

Ohio State • Jr • 6'1" / 200 lbs

Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
2nd

The Vikings dip into the receiver well to complement Justin Jefferson. Awesome value here for the Vikings given Smith-Njigba's injury in 2022 pushes him down the board.

Round 1 - Pick 24

Georgia • Soph • 6'4" / 310 lbs

Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
26th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Jones isn't a high-floor prospect. The ceiling is high though, and that's precisely what GM Trent Baalke really likes.

Round 1 - Pick 25

Florida • Jr • 6'5" / 347 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
1st

Torrence is an NFL-ready guard the Giants can plug in immediately. He'll improve the run and pass game for the G-Men.

Round 1 - Pick 26

Arkansas • Jr • 6'5" / 233 lbs

Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
1st

The Cowboys could be extremely multiple with Sanders on the defense next to Micah Parsons. Sanders is a long, athletic off-ball/edge hybrid.

Round 1 - Pick 27

Boston College • Sr • 5'10" / 172 lbs

Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
40th
POSITION RNK
6th

Flowers is a receiver who can win at three levels who'd hit the ground running in Josh Allen's offense with Stefon Diggs opposite him.

Round 1 - Pick 28

Mississippi State • Jr • 6'0" / 180 lbs

Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
53rd
POSITION RNK
8th

The Bengals go defensive back early in the draft again because Forbes is a big play waiting to happen at corner.

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