$50 2023 Draft Contest

[Bil522]

1. Panthers-Bryce Young
2. Texans-Will Anderson
3. Cards-Paris Johnson
4. Colts-Will Levis
5. Trade Raiders- Anthony Richardson
6. Lions- Devon Witherspoon
7. Trade Seahawks- Tyree Wilson
8. Falcons- Lukas Van Ess
9. Bears- Jalen Carter
10. Eagles- Nolan Smith
11. Titans- Cj Stroud
12. Texans Jaxon Smith-Njigba
13. Packers Peter Skoronski
14. Pats- Broderick Jones
15. Jets- Dalton Kincaid
16. Washington- Deonte Banks
17. Pitt-Joey Porter JR
18. Lions- Calijah Kancey
19. Bucs- Darnell Wright
20. Seahawks- Bijan Robinson

Bonus Seahawks picks Joe Tippman, Zach Pickens, Will McDonald

[Millikin]

Every time I see the name Broderick Jones I'm reminded of the name Roderick Jaynes.

Roderick Jaynes is an Oscar nominated film editor who doesn't actually exist. He's Joel and Ethan Coen, creators of Fargo, Lebowski and a ton of other great movies.

They thought their names appeared in the credits too much, so they made up Roderick Jaynes to be the editor.

[Cascade Kid]

This is my FINAL OFFICIAL Mock Draft!!!

#1 Carolina (v/CHI) — Bryce Young (QB, Alabama)
#2 Houston — Will Anderson (EDGE, Alabama)
#3 Arizona — Paris Johnson Jr (T, Ohio State)
#4 Indianapolis — Will Levis (QB, Kentucky)
#5 Philadelphia (v/SEA, DEN) — Jalen Carter (DT, Georgia)
#6 Detroit (v/LA) — Devon Witherspoon (CB, Illinois)
#7 Las Vegas — Christian Gonzalez (CB, Oregon)
#8 Atlanta — Bijan Robinson (RB, Texas)
#9 Chicago (v/CAR) — Peter Skoronski (G, Northwestern)
#10 Seattle (v/PHI, NO) — Anthony Richardson (QB, Florida)
#11 Tennessee — CJ Stroud (QB, Ohio State)
#12 New England (v/HOU, CLE) — Tyree Wilson (DE, Texas Tech)
#13 Green Bay — Michael Mayer (TE, Notre Dame)
#14 Houston (v/NE) — Lukas Van Ness (DE, Iowa)
#15 NY Jets — Broderick Jones (T, Georgia)
#16 Washington — Deonte Banks (CB, Maryland)
#17 Pittsburgh — Darnell Wright (T, Tennessee)
#18 Detroit — Myles Murphy (DE, Clemson)
#19 Tampa Bay — Anton Harrison (T, Oklahoma)
#20 Buffalo (v/SEA) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, Ohio State)

My Bonus picks are:

Will McDonald
Joe Tippman
Zacch Pickens
Julius Brents
Johnathan Mingo

Are you Rob Staton or something?

[Sexymarinersfan]

This is my FINAL OFFICIAL Mock Draft!!!

#1 Carolina (v/CHI) — Bryce Young (QB, Alabama)
#2 Houston — Will Anderson (EDGE, Alabama)
#3 Arizona — Paris Johnson Jr (T, Ohio State)
#4 Indianapolis — Will Levis (QB, Kentucky)
#5 Philadelphia (v/SEA, DEN) — Jalen Carter (DT, Georgia)
#6 Detroit (v/LA) — Devon Witherspoon (CB, Illinois)
#7 Las Vegas — Christian Gonzalez (CB, Oregon)
#8 Atlanta — Bijan Robinson (RB, Texas)
#9 Chicago (v/CAR) — Peter Skoronski (G, Northwestern)
#10 Seattle (v/PHI, NO) — Anthony Richardson (QB, Florida)
#11 Tennessee — CJ Stroud (QB, Ohio State)
#12 New England (v/HOU, CLE) — Tyree Wilson (DE, Texas Tech)
#13 Green Bay — Michael Mayer (TE, Notre Dame)
#14 Houston (v/NE) — Lukas Van Ness (DE, Iowa)
#15 NY Jets — Broderick Jones (T, Georgia)
#16 Washington — Deonte Banks (CB, Maryland)
#17 Pittsburgh — Darnell Wright (T, Tennessee)
#18 Detroit — Myles Murphy (DE, Clemson)
#19 Tampa Bay — Anton Harrison (T, Oklahoma)
#20 Buffalo (v/SEA) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, Ohio State)

My Bonus picks are:

Will McDonald
Joe Tippman
Zacch Pickens
Julius Brents
Johnathan Mingo

Are you Rob Staton or something?

I agree with his board 100%. I make a big board every year in marker and poster board for my draft parties. This is the ONLY year Staton and I have had identical board's and I've been following Rob since before Frank Clark was a member.

[D-train]

Ha that is why you had the weird numbering. He did the same thing.

#1 Carolina (v/CHI) — Bryce Young (QB, Alabama)
Young is all but confirmed as the top pick at this stage.

#2 Houston — Will Anderson (EDGE, Alabama)
I was told by a strong source in the league weeks ago that Anderson would be ‘hands down’ the top defender taken. I’m sticking with that.

#3 Arizona — Paris Johnson Jr (T, Ohio State)
This has emerged as a late rumour. For a new GM hoping to just make a solid, safe pick — it makes sense. Tyree Wilson has an injury issue, Jalen Carter has numerous character flags.

#4 Indianapolis — Will Levis (QB, Kentucky)
I think Levis has been Chris Ballard’s target all along.

#5 Philadelphia (v/SEA, DEN) — Jalen Carter (DT, Georgia)
I think Philly is the most likely spot for Carter and they trade up here, jumping Detroit.

#6 Detroit (v/LA) — Devon Witherspoon (CB, Illinois)
Dan Campbell takes the most violent player in the draft.

#7 Las Vegas — Christian Gonzalez (CB, Oregon)
Reportedly they are very keen to add talent at cornerback.

#8 Atlanta — Bijan Robinson (RB, Texas)
Terry Fontenot is a big BPA guy and on a lot of boards, Robinson is going to be among the top 2-3 players in the entire class.

#9 Chicago (v/CAR) — Peter Skoronski (G, Northwestern)
He’s very explosive and a safe pick. The Head Coach used to be in Indy, who once took Quenton Nelson in the top-10.

#10 Seattle (v/PHI, NO) — Anthony Richardson (QB, Florida)
The Seahawks move down, gaining a second (#62) and third (#92) round pick in the process (while also giving Philadelphia their sixth rounder at #198). Richardson has the physical talent Carroll and Schneider love to invest in.

#11 Tennessee — CJ Stroud (QB, Ohio State)
I don’t really know how it’s come to this but I think whoever gets Stroud will be counting their blessings.

#12 New England (v/HOU, CLE) — Tyree Wilson (DE, Texas Tech)
The Patriots move up to secure Wilson, leaning on old friends in the Houston front office. It’s a cheap deal, costing two fourth rounders (#117 & #135).

#13 Green Bay — Michael Mayer (TE, Notre Dame)
A perfect match.

#14 Houston (v/NE) — Lukas Van Ness (DE, Iowa)
After moving back a couple of spots, the Texans continue to reinforce their defensive line.

#15 NY Jets — Broderick Jones (T, Georgia)
Joe Douglas loves explosive linemen.

#16 Washington — Deonte Banks (CB, Maryland)
His physical profile should secure a top-20 placing.

#17 Pittsburgh — Darnell Wright (T, Tennessee)
I think he’s the best offensive tackle in the draft.

#18 Detroit — Myles Murphy (DE, Clemson)
A great pro-day workout probably rescues his stock.

#19 Tampa Bay — Anton Harrison (T, Oklahoma)
I think he’s better than some of the bigger name tackles.

#20 Buffalo (v/SEA) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, Ohio State)
I think the lack of speed keeps him in the 20’s and the Bills — reportedly keen on being aggressive — trade above some other suitors to land him. The Bills give the Seahawks a third rounder (#91).

#21 Miami — forfeited
Tut tut.

#22 LA Chargers — Dalton Kincaid (TE, Utah)
The injury situation could keep him on the board longer than this.

#23 Baltimore — Joey Porter Jr (CB, Penn State)
I’m not sure how well this would go down in Pittsburgh.

#24 Minnesota — Zay Flowers (WR, Boston College)
There was a whisper that the Rams like Flowers a lot and the Vikings run the same offense.

#25 Jacksonville — Calijah Kancey (DT, Pittsburgh)
They need more pass rush and I think someone will take a chance on Kancey in this range.

#26 New York Giants — John Michael Schmitz (C, Minnesota)
They are one of a handful of teams who might be eyeing JMS — including the Seahawks.

#27 Dallas — Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Alabama)
Jerry Jones wants an explosive offense and Gibbs can help get them there.

#28 Seattle (v/BUF) — Will McDonald (EDGE, Iowa State)
After trading down eight spots, the Seahawks add a pass rusher who could be their answer to Brian Burns. He trained with Seattle’s new pass-rush coach B.T. Jordan earlier this year before he took the Seahawks’ gig and he had a late official-30 visit.

[Sexymarinersfan]

Ha that is why you had the weird numbering. He did the same thing.

#1 Carolina (v/CHI) — Bryce Young (QB, Alabama)
Young is all but confirmed as the top pick at this stage.

#2 Houston — Will Anderson (EDGE, Alabama)
I was told by a strong source in the league weeks ago that Anderson would be ‘hands down’ the top defender taken. I’m sticking with that.

#3 Arizona — Paris Johnson Jr (T, Ohio State)
This has emerged as a late rumour. For a new GM hoping to just make a solid, safe pick — it makes sense. Tyree Wilson has an injury issue, Jalen Carter has numerous character flags.

#4 Indianapolis — Will Levis (QB, Kentucky)
I think Levis has been Chris Ballard’s target all along.

#5 Philadelphia (v/SEA, DEN) — Jalen Carter (DT, Georgia)
I think Philly is the most likely spot for Carter and they trade up here, jumping Detroit.

#6 Detroit (v/LA) — Devon Witherspoon (CB, Illinois)
Dan Campbell takes the most violent player in the draft.

#7 Las Vegas — Christian Gonzalez (CB, Oregon)
Reportedly they are very keen to add talent at cornerback.

#8 Atlanta — Bijan Robinson (RB, Texas)
Terry Fontenot is a big BPA guy and on a lot of boards, Robinson is going to be among the top 2-3 players in the entire class.

#9 Chicago (v/CAR) — Peter Skoronski (G, Northwestern)
He’s very explosive and a safe pick. The Head Coach used to be in Indy, who once took Quenton Nelson in the top-10.

#10 Seattle (v/PHI, NO) — Anthony Richardson (QB, Florida)
The Seahawks move down, gaining a second (#62) and third (#92) round pick in the process (while also giving Philadelphia their sixth rounder at #198). Richardson has the physical talent Carroll and Schneider love to invest in.

#11 Tennessee — CJ Stroud (QB, Ohio State)
I don’t really know how it’s come to this but I think whoever gets Stroud will be counting their blessings.

#12 New England (v/HOU, CLE) — Tyree Wilson (DE, Texas Tech)
The Patriots move up to secure Wilson, leaning on old friends in the Houston front office. It’s a cheap deal, costing two fourth rounders (#117 & #135).

#13 Green Bay — Michael Mayer (TE, Notre Dame)
A perfect match.

#14 Houston (v/NE) — Lukas Van Ness (DE, Iowa)
After moving back a couple of spots, the Texans continue to reinforce their defensive line.

#15 NY Jets — Broderick Jones (T, Georgia)
Joe Douglas loves explosive linemen.

#16 Washington — Deonte Banks (CB, Maryland)
His physical profile should secure a top-20 placing.

#17 Pittsburgh — Darnell Wright (T, Tennessee)
I think he’s the best offensive tackle in the draft.

#18 Detroit — Myles Murphy (DE, Clemson)
A great pro-day workout probably rescues his stock.

#19 Tampa Bay — Anton Harrison (T, Oklahoma)
I think he’s better than some of the bigger name tackles.

#20 Buffalo (v/SEA) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, Ohio State)
I think the lack of speed keeps him in the 20’s and the Bills — reportedly keen on being aggressive — trade above some other suitors to land him. The Bills give the Seahawks a third rounder (#91).

#21 Miami — forfeited
Tut tut.

#22 LA Chargers — Dalton Kincaid (TE, Utah)
The injury situation could keep him on the board longer than this.

#23 Baltimore — Joey Porter Jr (CB, Penn State)
I’m not sure how well this would go down in Pittsburgh.

#24 Minnesota — Zay Flowers (WR, Boston College)
There was a whisper that the Rams like Flowers a lot and the Vikings run the same offense.

#25 Jacksonville — Calijah Kancey (DT, Pittsburgh)
They need more pass rush and I think someone will take a chance on Kancey in this range.

#26 New York Giants — John Michael Schmitz (C, Minnesota)
They are one of a handful of teams who might be eyeing JMS — including the Seahawks.

#27 Dallas — Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Alabama)
Jerry Jones wants an explosive offense and Gibbs can help get them there.

#28 Seattle (v/BUF) — Will McDonald (EDGE, Iowa State)
After trading down eight spots, the Seahawks add a pass rusher who could be their answer to Brian Burns. He trained with Seattle’s new pass-rush coach B.T. Jordan earlier this year before he took the Seahawks’ gig and he had a late official-30 visit.

Exactly the same!

[D-train]

One in a billion odds!!!

[D-train]

So if you win do I need to give $25 to you and $25 to Staton???

[Sexymarinersfan]

So if you win do I need to give $25 to you and $25 to Staton???

The Titans have called the Cardinals about moving up to the 3rd pick. It'd have to be for a QB. There's a decent chance that Will Anderson falls to 5 and shatters my board anyways, and then I'll have gotten the player I've wanted along.

Dianna Russini
@diannaESPN
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I’m told the Arizona Cardinals are currently mulling trade offers from multiple teams interested in moving to No. 3 overall.

https://youtu.be/shRH6bJrmCc(Eagles/Seahawks trade)

KJ Wright on Sirius right now. Said Jody Allen has told PC/JS not to be afraid to move up in this draft to get their QB of the future. Let’s gooo!

[Cascade Kid]

This is my FINAL OFFICIAL Mock Draft!!!

#1 Carolina (v/CHI) — Bryce Young (QB, Alabama)
#2 Houston — Will Anderson (EDGE, Alabama)
#3 Arizona — Paris Johnson Jr (T, Ohio State)
#4 Indianapolis — Will Levis (QB, Kentucky)
#5 Philadelphia (v/SEA, DEN) — Jalen Carter (DT, Georgia)
#6 Detroit (v/LA) — Devon Witherspoon (CB, Illinois)
#7 Las Vegas — Christian Gonzalez (CB, Oregon)
#8 Atlanta — Bijan Robinson (RB, Texas)
#9 Chicago (v/CAR) — Peter Skoronski (G, Northwestern)
#10 Seattle (v/PHI, NO) — Anthony Richardson (QB, Florida)
#11 Tennessee — CJ Stroud (QB, Ohio State)
#12 New England (v/HOU, CLE) — Tyree Wilson (DE, Texas Tech)
#13 Green Bay — Michael Mayer (TE, Notre Dame)
#14 Houston (v/NE) — Lukas Van Ness (DE, Iowa)
#15 NY Jets — Broderick Jones (T, Georgia)
#16 Washington — Deonte Banks (CB, Maryland)
#17 Pittsburgh — Darnell Wright (T, Tennessee)
#18 Detroit — Myles Murphy (DE, Clemson)
#19 Tampa Bay — Anton Harrison (T, Oklahoma)
#20 Buffalo (v/SEA) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, Ohio State)

My Bonus picks are:

Will McDonald
Joe Tippman
Zacch Pickens
Julius Brents
Johnathan Mingo

Are you Rob Staton or something?

I agree with his board 100%. I make a big board every year in marker and poster board for my draft parties. This is the ONLY year Staton and I have had identical board's and I've been following Rob since before Frank Clark was a member.

Ah.

I'm not done nerding out yet. I'm running a Pareto's analysis to predict where the Hawks may pick a specific position, and possibly show their interests in drafting a position and how many times they may pick that position.

The data I'm using are the players they have interviewed and visited, player position, and projected draft round. I don't have time to perform a comprehensive needs analysis, so if I were to include the Hawks needs I would have to use consensus information just like I did with the player's projected draft round. To figure out how many times they may draft a position will likely require examining the statistical information in the analysis and cross functioning it with the consensus needs analysis.

I can say with some certain that the Pareto analysis will show a very high likelihood the Hawks draft QB at #5. They have only interviewed 4 QBs and all are projected 1st round picks, and early 1st round picks at that.

Some of the preliminary data shows very little interest in WR with only 2 visit/interview with an average draft round of 4.5.

Edge rusher the preliminary data shows a strong interest with 7 of 41 visit/interviews going to Edge with an average draft round of 2.6. Three with a 1st round grade and two with a 2nd round grade.

DT is very interesting too, the preliminary data indicates a split with 4 DTs interview/visits. Two of the DTs are projected 1st and 3rd rounders and the other two are projected UDFA

And only two DEs were interviewed/visited and both are projected late 1st or early 2nd rounds. This could suggest they will stick with the 3-4 unless I discover more visit/interview data. And given visits/interviews given to at least 7 Edge guys it really suggests they stay at the 3-4

Guards are tilting toward being a later round pick

Centers are earlier round picks

I've got to get some pivot tables going, but I wanted to share what the data is indicating.

Next time a source citation for your draft picks would be appropriate