{"id":6561,"date":"2023-01-11T14:25:06","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T14:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/2023-nfl-mock-draft-colts-trade-up-for-bryce-young-raiders-reload-at-qb-with-will-levis\/"},"modified":"2023-01-11T14:25:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T14:25:06","slug":"2023-nfl-mock-draft-colts-trade-up-for-bryce-young-raiders-reload-at-qb-with-will-levis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/2023-nfl-mock-draft-colts-trade-up-for-bryce-young-raiders-reload-at-qb-with-will-levis\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 NFL Mock Draft: Colts trade up for Bryce Young; Raiders reload at QB with Will Levis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n I’m kicking off the first stage of draft season with a trade involving the No. 1 overall pick. Bears GM Chris Ballard can’t wait around anymore. I don’t think Colts owner Jim Irsay wants another experience with a veteran passer either. Colts move up to get an athletic, super-poised passer in Young.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Houston<\/p>\n
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\n The Texans have a long history of picking edge rushers near or at the top of the draft. Anderson is a high-floor, All-Pro-upside type at the defensive end spot.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Arizona<\/p>\n
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\n Carter is the ideal replacement for the retiring J.J. Watt. He’s a long, hyper-athletic interior rusher who disruptive on three downs.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Chicago<\/p>\n
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\n In the slide back, the Bears get this pick — the Colts’ second and third-round picks in 2023 and a first and second and fifth in 2024. Skoronski isn’t a Tristan Wirfs-esque tackle, but has quality athleticism and tremendous pass-protection film in 2022.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Seattle<\/p>\n
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\n The Seahawks have to add more athleticism and beef to the interior of their defensive line. Bresee is a specimen who can wreak havoc at any position up front.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Detroit<\/p>\n
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\n Jared Goff was fantastic down the stretch in 2022, but the Lions pick Stroud, believing they won’t be picking this high again for a while. Stroud has major upside.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Las Vegas<\/p>\n
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\n At this point, I can’t envision Tom Brady joining Josh McDaniels with the Raiders in a division with Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert. Vegas will be deeply involved in the draft class of quarterbacks, and Levis has a big-time skill set.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Atlanta<\/p>\n
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\n The Falcons defense has a giant void on the outside rusher position, and Wilson is a huge, athletic specimen with serious pass-rush ability.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Carolina<\/p>\n
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\n The Panthers need to look to the draft for their next quarterback. Richardson can sit for a little behind Sam Darnold before eventually taking over. He’s a monstrous talent.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Philadelphia<\/p>\n
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\n A big, long edge-setting specialist with pass-rushing upside. That’s who Murphy is, and it’s the prototype the Eagles like at the defensive end spot.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Tennessee<\/p>\n
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\n The Titans need to bolster the offensive line, and Torrence looks like the physical specimen at guard who could ultimately land this high. His run-blocking prowess will pique the interest of Tennessee’s coaching staff.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Houston<\/p>\n
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\n Johnston is a major vertical threat given his size and build-up speed. The Texans have to get better in the receiver room, especially if Brandin Cooks is moved in the offseason.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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N.Y. Jets<\/p>\n
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\n Could the Jets be major players on the veteran QB market? I think they will. So for the draft, they build the offensive line with Johnson, a super-steady tackle prospect.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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New England<\/p>\n
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\n Hunter Henry has been a favorite target of Mac Jones, but that shouldn’t stop Bill Belichick from targeting Mayer in Round 1. Mayer is such a talented receiving weapon at tight end.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n More receiving help for Aaron Rodgers with Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb set for free agency. Addison is a dynamic route runner with a high floor.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n The Commanders could use more high-end talent at the outside cornerback position, and Porter is a long, disruptive defender.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n Smith’s tenacity as an outside press corner fits what the Steelers want out of their defensive backs.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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