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Mock Draft 1.0 is my first draft for the NFL’s 2023 draft, and like every year my main focus is predicting what the Detroit Lions will do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In that regard, think defense.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Lions have two first-round picks. His No. 6 spot in a trade that sent quarterback Matthew Stafford to Los Angeles for his Rams in 2021, and his No. 18 pick in their own pick, which ended with a 9-8 record.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Lions are expected to go defensively, and this draft does a good job of filling that need. With an emphasis on defensive backs and linemen, he could be drafted as many as 12 defensive players in the top 18 picks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
This year’s mock draft also includes expected deals in addition to those already made.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Below is my mock draft 1.0. As always, feel free to disagree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
1. Indianapolis Colts (4-12-1). Trade predictions with the Bears (3-14):<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n A three-year skid of 11-5, 9-8, 4-12-1 made Indy hungry for change. The Colts start over at quarterback.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n select:<\/strong> QB Bryce Young from Alabama. Size matters, but production volume does not. He has 79 passing TDs in 27 games over the last two seasons combined.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 2. Houston Texans (3-13-1):<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n With quarterbacks, offensive lines and defensive lines at the top of the long list, they need a lot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n select:<\/strong> QB CJ Stroud, Ohio. He had a good size of 6-3 and 215 yards in 25 games, 8,123 passing yards and 83 TDs, with just 12 interceptions in the past two seasons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 3. Arizona Cardinals (4-13):<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n