Walter football Charlie (4. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama: The Lions could choose to move on from Jared Goff after this season without any salary-cap pain. They also could keep Goff for 2023 while developing a future starter behind him. Goff is a competent pro starter, but not a championship-caliber quarterback, and Detroit needs an upgrade over him. In 2022, Young has completed 67 percent of his passes for 1,202 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. He has picked up 154 yards and three touchdowns on the ground as well. Young (5-11, 194) took over as Alabama's starting quarterback in 2021, and there was a lot of hype about him in the scouting community. Some sources with college teams say they think he could end up being a better college quarterback than Tua Tagovailoa or Mac Jones. Some NFL sources believe Young's skill set and style of play are similar to those of Kyler Murray. In 2021, Young completed 67 percent of his passes for 4,872 yards, 47 touchdowns and seven interceptions. 13. Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina: Jeff Okudah finally is playing well for Detroit, but Amani Oruwariye has been awful in 2022 and is an impending free agent. Considering Mike Hughes is a short-term rental hitting free agency, the Lions could really use two cornerback upgrades to go with Okudah. Smith (6-0, 188) will keep South Carolina's stream of cornerbacks for the next level alive in the 2023 NFL Draft after emerging as a potential No. 1 cover corner. Team sources say Smith is fast and moves well to run the route and prevent separation. While Smith's size is adequate, scouts say he has very long arms for a corner who is around 6-foot. In 2022, Smith has 12 tackles, an interception and pass defended. He was one of the SEC's best corners in 2021, recording 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended.) (10-14-22): https://walterfootball.com/draft2023charlie.php
CBS Edwards (7. Antonio Johnson S: Detroit could continue adding in the trenches, but it is relatively solid on both sides of the ball. Johnson is one of the best players available when that qualifier is taken out of the equation. He is a physical, versatile player who should fit in to Dan Campbell's locker room well. 22. Anthony Richardson QB: The expectations cast upon Richardson to open the year were unfair. Despite his immense talent, he is still a young player learning to play the position at this level. A wide array of outcomes have been played out on the field this year, but there is reason to believe he will continue to show growth. If he did not have top-10 assurance, would he go back to school in hopes of becoming the No. 1 overall selection the following year?) (10-13-22): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-steelers-invest-in-protecting-kenny-pickett-eagles-add-another-weapon-to-dynamic-offense/
SN (3. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama (6-0, 194 pounds): The Lions have had gotten some above-average play from Jared Goff early with support from the a strong offensive line, reliable running game and expanded weapons. But Goff has proved he still has a limited ceiling and sometimes the floor can drop under him, too. They need a transcendent athletic passer to raise their overall upside and Young would go No. 1 in most other draft classes. 14. Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina (6-0, 188 pounds): The Lions' defense has plenty of holes vs. run and pass behind Aidan Hutchinson so best player on that side is a good bet with this other first-rounder. Smith's size and speed give some promise to improve things greatly opposite Jeffrey Okudah, who is quickly finding his way as a cover man after early injury issues.): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2023-panthers-lions-texans-commanders-eagles/fovzuqkpwasurir5mmmaokbs:
CBS Traipasso (7. CB Brian Branch: The Lions defense has been getting shredded early this season, and Branch has been a fun playmaker for Nick Saban in 2022. 22. QB Hendon Hooker: Hooker's an old prospect -- he'll be 24 during the pre-draft process -- but Pickett was an older prospect and went at No. 20 overall last year.
PFN Broback (8. Detroit Lions: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee: If Hendon Hooker and the Tennessee Volunteers find a way to beat Alabama this weekend, get ready for the hype train to reach a new level. With C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young taking up the top two spots at the position, the battle for QB3 remains open. Hooker’s confidence continues to rise as the season progresses, and it’s not completely crazy to think he can find his way into the first round. 21. Detroit Lions (from LAR): B.J. Ojulari, EDGE, LSU: With quarterback secured, the Lions can look elsewhere to add talent. Ojulari, brother of New York Giants’ Azeez Ojulari, creates mismatches with the tackles he faces thanks to his length.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-pfn-mds-week-6-2022/
Just like his brother, B.J. knows how to utilize his tools well, and it’s just a matter of how high he can go in the first round.
Round 1 Pick 1 (4 QB, 1 CB, 1 S):
3 QB Bryce Young
1 QB Hendon Hooker
1 CB Brian Branch
1 S Antonio Johnson
Round 1 Pick 2 (3 CB, 2 QB, 1 DE):
2 CB Cam Smith
1 CB Kelee Ringo
1 QB Hendon Hooker
1 QB Anthony Richardson
1 DE BJ Ojulari
Round 2 (1 LB):
1 LB Jack Campbell
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