PFN Broback (4. C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State: Detroit’s playing much better as of late, but the quarterback position remains a need that must be addressed. C.J. Stroud gets a chance to remind everyone why he can be the top pick in the draft, but until then, he “falls” to the Lions in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft. Stroud’s arm strength and accuracy give the Buckeyes a fighting chance of carving up the Georgia secondary in the College Football Playoff, and a strong performance could sway teams in his direction. 15. CB Cam Smith: After watching the Lions beat the Vikings this past weekend, one thing stood out: the defense plays with a ton of juice. So Cam Smith would be a natural fit on that side of the ball. Jeff Okudah needs some help too, so why not add a player with great physicality in defending the run and at the catch point? 46. CB Brian Branch: Brian Branch gives the Lions another defensive back, but one that could move around and give them talent and depth at multiple positions. Whether that’s at safety or in the slot, Branch has shown promise wherever Alabama put him. 60. Zach Harrison, EDGE, Ohio State: Pairing an Ohio State Buckeye with a Michigan Wolverine wouldn’t normally go well, but it doesn’t matter in the NFL. Aidan Hutchinson is already thriving with the Lions, and Zach Harrison gives Detroit another freak on the edge that will be tough to block. 78. Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa: Jack Campbell is a tackling machine, who will make his future coaching staff happy. The Butkus Award winner is a great fit for the Lions. 151. Keondre Coburn, DT. 178. Benjamin Yurosek, TE. 190. Detroit Lions
Miyan Williams, RB) (12-17-22): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-will-levis-takes-over-for-tom-brady/
Walter football Charlie (4. RB Bijan Robinson: Under Brad Holmes, the Lions have taken elite talents and not reached for need. Hence, I could see them passing on Will Levis and taking one of the best players in the 2023 NFL Draft, like Robinson. D'Andre Swift is a talented back, but he is utterly incapable of staying healthy and handling a big work load. Swift is not worthy of a big extension. Jamaal Williams is also a free agent after this season. Here's a running back who has the potential to become a Lions legend who reminds their fanbase of the Barry Sanders days. In 2022, Robinson has averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also has 19 receptions for 314 yards and two scores. The junior had a painful overtime fumble against Texas Tech. Robinson was one of the best players in college football in 2021, producing a superb season for Texas. The sophomore averaged 5.8 yards per carry that season for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also took 26 receptions for 295 yards and four scores. In 2020, Robinson flashed his big-time skill set with 703 yards on only 86 carries - 8.2 average - and four touchdowns. He notched 15 catches for 196 yards and two scores that season. The 6-foot, 214-pound Robinson has power, speed, cutting ability, and natural instincts as a runner. Team sources also say he possesses outstanding character. 15. CB Joey Porter Jr.: The Lions need a lot of help in the secondary. They need two cornerbacks to go with Jeff Okudah. Here's a big press-man corner to help them. Overall, Porter was steady coverage in 2022 while recording 27 tackles and seven passes broken up. However, he really did not provide any big plays and did not record an interception. Porter rotated in as freshman in 2020 and had a quality debut. In 2021, he collected 51 tackles, one interception, four passes broken up and one forced fumble. The son of legendary Steelers linebacker Joey Porter, Joey Porter Jr., has an NFL pedigree. The 6-foot-2, 192-pounder possesses excellent size and the upside to become an impactful player. Porter has freakishly long arms, which makes him a superb fit for press-man corner to take on big receivers. 45. DE Will McDonald: The Lions grab an edge rusher to go with Aidan Hutchinson. McDonald has 30 tackles, four sacks and a pass batted thus far this season. He totaled 36 tackles, 11.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and three passes batted in 2021. McDonald recorded 10.5 sacks and 33 tackles in 2020 after recording six sacks in 2019. Team sources rave about McDonald's pass-rush ability, and his natural skills at getting after the quarterback. He is fast and athletic, allowing him to shoot past blockers and put steady heat on the signal-caller. NFL teams, however, say McDonald (6-4, 245) is terrible versus the run and even bad opponents can destroy him in the ground game. Hence, he might be more of a designated pass rusher as a pro. 60. TE Dalton Kincaid: The Lions were wise to dump the overrated T.J. Hockenson. He's above average, but not an elite tight end like Travis Kelce, George Kittle or Darren Waller. Yet Hockenson wants to be paid like a top tight end and is coming up for a new contract. Here, Detroit gets younger, cheaper, and better in the long run at tight end. The Utes entered the 2022 season with two quality tight end prospects in Kincaid and Brant Kuithe. After a strong start to the year, Kuithe went out for the season with an injury and Kincaid picked up the slack with an excellent senior year. In 2022, Kincaid enters the bowl game with 66 catches for 850 yards and eight touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 241-pound Kincaid is a dangerous receiver with quickness, route-running, good hands, and athleticism. Team sources say they think Kincaid could be a second-round pick next April in the 2023 NFL Draft.) (12-16-22): https://walterfootball.com/draft2023charlie.php
Touchdown wire Farrar (4. Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU: The Lions are cooking with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and Jared Goff now benefits from receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and D.J. Chark. But if you have the opportunity to get another transcendent receiver to add to that aerial attack, why not? TCU quarterback Max Duggan’s Heisman finalist season had a lot to do with Johnston’s ability to get downfield and separate with size (6-foot-4, 215), straight-line speed, and route awareness. Whether Goff is the Lions’ quarterback in 2023 or not (and right now, there’s a pretty good argument for him to be just that), Johnston might take that offense to an entirely new level. 15. Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon: If one Sewell is a good idea for the Lions, how about two? Now that right tackle and 2021 seventh-overall pick Penei Sewell is a prominent receiver in Ben Johnson’s offense, perhaps it’s about time to add Noah Sewell to Aaron Glenn’s defense. Detroit has two good linebackers in rookie Malcolm Rodriguez and veteran Alex Anzalone, but Sewell brings a different level of athleticism, versatility, and productivity to the table.) (12-15-22): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-mock-draft-bryce-young-jalen-carter-will-anderson/
Draft wire (4. C.J. Stroud: Jared Goff isn’t a problem or anything, but he’s also not a long-term solution for the Lions. If they luck out and get a top-five pick from the Rams, this scenario would give them the perfect opportunity to land their quarterback of the future in Stroud. 15. CB Kelee Ringo: While the Lions’ outside corner play has been a pleasant surprise this year, and they have a bigger need for a versatile hybrid nickel/safety defender in the secondary, the value is just too much to pass up here. Ringo has all the tools to be a potential top-10 pick, making him a bargain at a premium position here. 46. LB Drew Sanders. 60. DT Tuli Tuipulotu) (12-15-22): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-mock-draft-bryce-young-cj-stroud-will-levis-anthony-richardson-hendon-hooker-cameron-ward/
CBS Edwards (4. DT Jalen Carter: It's December, so we can occasionally play out a scenario where Detroit does not take a quarterback. What if C.J. Stroud is not highly thought of inside that building? The Lions would theoretically add a defender who can take pressure off of Aidan Hutchinson. 15. TE Michael Mayer: Detroit chose not to take a quarterback, so it leans into a future with Jared Goff by continuing to add talent on offense. Mayer is a reliable, physical player who should endear himself to head coach Dan Campbell and a suddenly surging Lions franchise.) (12-15-22): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-bijan-robinson-highest-rb-taken-since-saquon-barkley-vikings-complement-justin-jefferson/
Walter Football (4. C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Ohio State: The Lions must improve their defense, but they won't be able to resist adding a franchise quarterback to replace Jared Goff. They would've had interest in Baker Mayfield had he hit the open market, so they're definitely looking to find a quarterback upgrade. C.J. Stroud completed 71 percent of his passes this past season. He's a lethal passer and can run if he needs to with his 4.65 speed. 15. S Antonio Johnson: The Lions must address their secondary if they ever want to stop the pass. Antonio Johnson is a huge 6-3 cornerback who performed at a high level this past season 46. Quan Martin, CB/S: The Lions could stand to double up on cornerbacks, given how bad they are against the pass. Quan Martin is a smooth athlete who can play anywhere in the secondary. 60. DT Maxi Smith: The Lions desperately need to improve their ability to stop the run. Mazi Smith is a monstrous nose tackle who can generate a pass rush.) (12-14-22): https://walterfootball.com/draft2023.php
CBS Trapasso (4. CJ Stroud: The Lions get their quarterback of the future with a pick received in the Matthew Stafford deal from 2021. Even if they view Jared Goff as their entrenched starter in 2023, it would be a smart team-building practice. 15. CB Brian Branch: After grabbing Stroud in the top 5, the Lions get the future quarterback of the defense who can play safety or man up in the slot.) (12-14-22): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-surging-panthers-lions-still-take-qbs-inside-top-10-steelers-shore-up-offensive-line/
PFN Fragoza (4. C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State: C.J. Stroud heading to Detroit is a common pairing in 2023 NFL mock drafts. But outside of the Lions’ need for a long-term QB, Stroud’s comp may end up being Jared Goff for me. Both players can be extremely effective in structure, but once out of it, their play deteriorates. 15. Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois: Much has been made of the Lions’ porous pass defense this season, and rightfully so. But Jeffrey Okudah is still the same player that Detroit selected in the top five in 2020 — he just needs some help. So, why not take the top cover corner in the 2023 NFL Draft, Detroit? There are better athletes than Devon Witherspoon (see: Ringo, Christian Gonzalez), but no player has shut down the opposition as consistently as the Fighting Illini product this season. Between his film study, short-area quickness, and instincts, WRs often find little room to breathe. Oh, and he is the hardest-hitting CB in some time.) (12-14-22): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-bryce-young-c-j-stroud-only-first-round-qbs/
Draft Tek (4. DE Myles Murphy: This Lions season has really taken a turn for the better, and the team's future quarterbacking prospects are shifting accordingly. Detroit is on a rare hot streak, winning five of six to get into the playoff chase, and its offense is certifiably good. We're talking fourth in the NFL in yards per game, fifth in the league in points scored. What's more, QB Jared Goff has won over the team's fan base and sports a passer rating just off his peak years with the Rams. The team's defense is much improved from the historically bad football it was playing early this season, but it's still 31st in yards and points allowed and it still needs talent at all three levels.. Between its own picks and the proceeds of a couple of trades, the Lions figure to be picking five times in the first 80, so we could be looking at a very trendy bet by the time camp rolls around next summer. Clearly, if the Rams can just get back to losing enough to get the Lions into the top 3, the pick figures to be Will Anderson or Jalen Carter. If they fall just outside, a premium Edge like Clemson's Myles Murphy will kick off the talent harvest quite nicely. His speed, bend and spin move will complement the try-hard versatility of Aiden Hutchinson and the Freeney-like explosiveness of James Houston to give the Lions a D-line to rival their rock solid offensive front. --Jud Branam, Lions Analyst 15. LB Noah Sewell: The idea of adding Noah Sewell to the rolling ball of butcher knives Dan Campbell is building in Detroit is a delicious notion. A heady, hard-hitting linebacker with abundant athleticism, Sewell would be a great fit for the family atmosphere in the up-and-coming Lions' locker room. His brother is there for starters. In addition, the 40-touchdown high school running back could be put to good use on the Lions, where gadget plays and fake punts are de rigueur. A couple of potential downsides to this scenario: Sewell doesn't project as an elite coverage 'backer without substantial development, and the Lions already have a budding star at the Mike in Malcolm Rodriguez, a/k/a Rodrigo. What he is is a pure football player who can run and hit and force turnovers. Depending on how the board shakes out, this pick could go to a Trenton Simpson or a top corner. But you have to believe the retooled Lions defense could make room for a baller like Sewell. --Jud Branam, Lions Analyst 46. CB Emmanuel Forbes. 61. LB Owen Pappoe. 78. QB Tanner McKee. 142. TE Tucker Kraft. 161. OG Steve Avila. 174. WR Trey Palmer) (12-14-22): https://www.drafttek.com/2023-NFL-Draft-Team-Pages/Lions-Draft-Page.asp
ESPN McShay (4. QB CJ Stroud. 16. CB Joey Porter) (12-13-22): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/lions-draft-pick-via-rams-remains-in-top-5-espns-todd-mcshay-drops-first-mock.html
CBS Wilson (4. DE Myles Murphy: Murphy won't be 21 until next spring and while we'd like to see him play with more consistency ... he won't be 21 until next spring. On top of that, when he's on, he's hard to stop, which makes him such an interesting prospect. 15. CB Christian Gonzalez: Gonzalez, a Colorado transfer, is a big-time athlete who is still growing into the position. He has the size, strength and speed to line up against NFL wide receivers; he just needs to improve in run support.) (12-12-22): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-how-long-until-anthony-richardson-is-qb1-will-anderson-jr-not-first-defender-taken/
Draft Network Sanchez (4. DE Will Anderson: Will Anderson Jr. is arguably the best player in this year’s draft and for the Lions to be able to get him here is an absolute steal. Aidan Hutchinson has flashed some high-level plays this year, but it is evident he still needs someone on the other side to balance things out. Anderson and Hutchinson combined will give the Lions a special 1-2 punch on the edge and help turn this defense around. 15. CB DJ Turner: This Lions’ offense has proven to be the strong point of this team and is one of the main reasons why they are competitive in games. However, the Lions’ defense has been bad for most of the year, causing the team to lose very winnable games. With their second pick in this NFL mock draft, the Lions add another corner to the mix and select DJ Turner. Turner is an athletic player that can play man-to-man or zone and should step right in and become a starter to help upgrade this Lions secondary.) (12-12-22): https://thedraftnetwork.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-bryce-young-levis-stroud-richardson/
Tankathon (4. QB Will Levis. 15. CB Cam Smith. 47. TE Darnell Washington. 62. DE Zach Harrison. 77. S JL Skinner.) (12-12-22): https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/mock_draft
PFN Hodgkinson (4. Detroit Lions: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia: As Mariah Carey famously sang, “Make my wish come true, all I want for Christmas is a 6’3″, 310-pound defensive tackle with elite athleticism weaponized by high-level technical ability and incredible physical tools.” 15. QB CJ Stroud: Given the recent comparisons to Jared Goff, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud gets a particularly apt landing spot in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft. There have been some tough games this season for the young Buckeye, but there’s no denying that Stroud’s arm talent, accuracy, and NFL size are all alluring. Stroud is the toy that you want, while Goff is the alternative that your parent assures you that you already have at home. The Ohio State QB can take this Lions team somewhere that Goff simply cannot — a Super Bowl. 45. LB Henry To’oTo’o, LB: The Lions found a late-round LB gem in Malcolm “Rodrigo” Rodriguez last year, but don’t leave it so long to find him a partner in crime in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft. Alabama’s Henry To’oTo’o offers Detroit an instinctual player with a high football IQ, physicality, and the attributes to be a high-level run defender at a significant position of need. 61. Detroit Lions (From MIN): Jordan Battle, S, Alabama: 61. CB Garrett Williams: Cornerback promises to be one of the Lions’ top needs in the 2023 NFL Draft, and in this mock, they land a top talent at the position. Garrett Williams has been the standout player of Syracuse’s defense for the past two seasons, with his blend of coverage capability and run-game physicality. He’s fast, fluid, and flows to the football with ferocity. 76. WR A.T. Perry: At 6’5″, Wake Forest WR A.T. Perry adds a tall, jump-ball receiver for Stroud to aim at from this 2023 NFL Draft. Don’t be fooled into thinking that is all Perry offers, however, as the Demon Deacon dynamo has a twitchiness that leads to effortless separation. 146. Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State. 167. Kenny Logan Jr., S, Kansas. 177. Mark Evans II, OT, Arkansas Pine-Bluff) (12-10-22): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-bryce-youngs-poise-and-professionalism-puts-him-in-pole-position-for-the-first-overall-pick/
FTW D'Andrea (3. QB CJ Stroud. Ohio State (Team needs: QB, CB, S, LB, DT): Stroud is a blue chip talent whose improvisational skills can’t match up to Young’s. He’s been buoyed by elite wideouts at Ohio State, but in this situation he’d get to play with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, among others, who are capable of keeping him in butter brickle. If nothing else he can be a big-armed pocket passer capable of creating a clear upgrade over Jared Goff and becoming a Matthew Stafford-esque presence for the Lions’ offense. 15. CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon (Team needs: QB, CB, S, LB, DT): In my last mock draft, the Lions had the top overall pick. Now they clock in at 15th. Hats off to Dan Campbell for wringing the most out of this team, even if his defense is a sad slurry of busted coverages. Gonzalez is here to help with that, even if Detroit’s newfound success likely takes it out of the running for a top-two cornerback prospect. The Colorado transfer was a breakout star in his lone season in Oregon, recording four interceptions and 50 tackles to show off a well-rounded game. He’s 6-foot-2 and fast as hell, too. When he runs a 4.3-second 40 at next year’s Draft Combine he’s going to invite plenty of comparisons to one of 2022’s rookie studs, Seattle cornerback Tariq Woolen.) (12-8-22): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-mock-draft-2023-bryce-young-jalen-carter-quentin-johnston
Fox sports Rang (4. DE Tyree Wilson: Yes, the Lions could select a quarterback here. But with the team playing better recently with veteran Jared Goff and an effective running game, adding even more firepower to a good young defensive lines just feels like the route head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes want to take. The 6-foot-6, 275-pound Wilson doesn't yet get the national acclaim of some of his peers in this defensive line class but his length, power and upside are exciting and could remind longtime Lions fans of another surprise top-five pick years ago: Ziggy Ansah. 15. TE Michael Mayer: T.J. Hockenson was dealt to Minnesota just before the trade deadline, and the Lions could use a bigger, stronger replacement, especially as the team adopts a run-heavy attack.) (12-8-22): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2023-nfl-mock-draft-bryce-young-goes-first-but-strong-dl-class-stands-out
Draft Network Parson (4. DT Jalen Carter: The Rams are far worse than anyone could have imagined. As a result, the Lions are the beneficiaries with a top-five pick in this NFL mock draft. Aidan Hutchinson has been impactful as a rookie on this defense. Now imagine him rushing off the edges with Jalen Carter generating interior pressure on passing downs. Carter has an unreal blend of size, athleticism, arm length, and physical strength. He is a monster in the middle and will help bring the ROAR back to the Lions’ defense! 15. DE Jared Verse: What a defensive facelift the Lions have undergone with this NFL mock draft. Carter was added to dominate on the interior and now adding Jared Verse should excite Lions’ fans. Verse plays with good leverage and understands how to win the edge. He is a tough and gritty player. A defensive front with Carter, Hutchinson, and Verse sounds like a heavenly trio for Detroit. 46. CB Emmanuel Forbes: Jeff Okudah returned to health this season and has looked the part. Problem is, there is not a consistent cornerback to pair him with on the roster. Emmanuel Forbes has tremendous ball skills and instincts to generate turnovers for points. This is a nice pairing of two young corners in this NFL mock draft. 62. TE Tucker Kraft: The Lions traded T.J. Hockenson to their divisional foe in Minnesota. Tucker Kraft could step into this offense and bring a talented pass-catcher that does not mind blocking in the run game.) (12-6-22): https://thedraftnetwork.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-will-levis-qb1/
PFN Cummings (3. Detroit Lions: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama: Jared Goff has been efficient for Detroit this year. But in a league ruled by elite traits at QB, the Lions shouldn’t pass up an opportunity to upgrade. Bryce Young‘s elite creation capacity is something Detroit is sorely lacking right now, and Young’s “it” factor can bring the offense into its final evolution. 13. CB Kelee Ringo: In need of CB talent, the Lions manage to land one of the top cornerbacks in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft. Kelee Ringo may need to cut weight a bit at the next level to maximize his transition speed, but he’s a rare size-speed defender with willing physicality and smooth ball-tracking ability. 43. Detroit Lions: Antonio Johnson, DB, Texas A&M:
A rocky season as a whole may bump a few Aggies down the 2023 NFL Draft Board, but Antonio Johnson still provided flashes of the talent that landed him in early first-round mocks. For Detroit, he’s an able big-slot with rare potential at 6’3″, 200 pounds. 61. Detroit Lions (From MIN): Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah: Having traded T.J. Hockenson to the Vikings, the Lions need to re-up at tight end. Lions fans can take refuge in the fact that there are no first-round TEs in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft. In Round 2, Dalton Kincaid suffices with his size and body control. 74. Detroit Lions, Rome Odunze, WR, Washington: Rome Odunze may return to school, but if he declares, he’s worth an early-round pick with his athleticism and three-level ability. 140. Detroit Lions
Viliami Fehoko, DL, San Jose State. 166. Detroit Lions Karl Brooks, DT, Bowling Green. 176 Detroit Lions
Jerome Carvin, G, Tennessee. ) (12-3-22): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-traits-elevate-anthony-richardson-bryce-young-others/
SN (3. Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (6-3, 310 pounds): After landing Aidan Hutchinson for the edge of their front four in the 2022 draft, the Lions should keep beefing things up with the most impact defender available to create a devastating young upfield trio along with Hutchinson and Alim McNeill. Carter can do everything as an absolute disruptor. 13. Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame (6-4, 257 pounds): The Lions can be content tabling QB and going with Jared Goff one more season if it means assembling a dominant front. Foskey, the Fighting Irish's all-time sack leader, is another high-energy producer to put opposite Hutchinson.) (12-2-22): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2023-texans-lions-seahawks-eagles/bnsiasvmrdv4iv1rnzywbvw7
Draft Network Marino (3. DT Jalen Carter: The Lions have some exciting young defensive talent and adding a talent like Jalen Carter to go with the likes of Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill would give the Lions one of most exciting young defensive lines in the league. Carter is a dynamic penetration-style player that has all the tools to be highly disruptive in the NFL 12. Cam Smith CB, South Carolina: The Lions’ defense has displayed some growth of late but the cornerback position is one that needs an upgrade. Cam Smith is a versatile defender that can play zone and man coverage with impressive ball skills and a strong appetite to be physical and tackle. He would continue to add to the identity of players the Lions have been attracted to under Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell.) (11-29-22): https://thedraftnetwork.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-anderson-wilson-carter/
PFN Mellor (3. DE Will Anderson: The best player in the 2023 NFL Draft happens to fall to the Detroit Lions — Will Anderson Jr. is too good to pass up here. Grabbing an edge defender isn’t necessarily the top priority. Nonetheless, with two first-round picks, you can grab the best player available here when it’s Anderson. He’s a dominant pass rusher with an array of elite pass-rushing moves. Anderson wins with speed and the proverbial bend, while possessing more than enough strength and versatility to justify being the first overall pick in this draft, let alone the third. 20. Detroit Lions (from LAR): BJ Ojulari, EDGE, LSU: 13. Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida: There is a lot to love about Anthony Richardson as a professional quarterback. But there is a lot to grow and develop. The Detroit Lions can afford to take the chance with their second of two first-round picks on the 6’4″, 238-pound speedster with a rocket for an arm. Richardson has shown struggles with ball placement on second- and third-read throws. He’s also been slow to find his progressive-read throws. However, there is no denying that he has elite arm talent and may be the fastest player on the field, no matter what level he’s in. Richardson has severe boom-or-bust potential, but if he does boom, he’s a perennial All-Pro-type player.) (11-29-22): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-carolina-trades-up-for-cj-stroud/
SI Ric Serritella (6. Detroit Lions (via LAR): Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia: The secondary hasn’t been the most dependable unit and Detroit needs to find themselves a shutdown corner to combat the likes of Justin Jefferson within their division, especially since 2020 first-round pick (third overall) Jeff Okudah has struggled mightily to stay healthy. Ringo has shown the ability to match up with anyone and everyone who lines up across from him. 13. Detroit Lions: O’Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida: Despite a revolving door at the guard position this season, the Lions have had one of the best offensive line units in the NFL. Adding Torrence to the mix would provide an immediate plug-and-play starter who would help this franchise continue to build in the trenches. Torrence has yet to allow a sack during his collegiate career, making nearly 50 starts with the Gators and would make an area of strength even stronger.) (11-28-22): https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-post-thanksgiving-extravaganza
Draft Network Crabbs (6. DT Jalen Carter: The Lions hit with their 2022 addition to the defensive front in Aidan Hutchinson, but he’s going to need some more help for this Lions’ defense to turn things around. How about a freakish hybrid player that could play all over the front to pair with Hutchinson and help carve out a clear identity for the Lions up front, much like they already have on offense? 13. Joey Porter Jr. CB, Penn State: The Lions already snagged an interior defender earlier in this NFL mock draft with Carter, but now they get a chance to grab an elite athlete on the perimeter to help this defense out. Joey Porter Jr. has the length, physicality, and man cover skills to pair with Jeff Okudah to give the Lions a duo on the back end to go with their new duo on the front end.) (11-23-22): https://thedraftnetwork.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-anderson-bresee-carter-wilson/
SI NFL Draft Bible (6. Detroit Lions (via LAR): QB Will Levis, Kentucky: "Levis gets rid of the ball in a hurry, and it's the high-octane scheme that you see many NFL teams attempting to mimic. You can tell that Levis puts in the time, he works on his mechanics, he possesses great footwork, and his fakes are carried out with emphasis so that attention to detail is what you want to see from a franchise signal-caller." 13. Detroit Lions: S Brian Branch, Alabama: "Brian Branch has the athleticism, instincts, and physicality to play any defensive back position in the league. He should start as a rookie and can develop into a stellar defensive chess piece, and he can at least be an elite special teamer.") (11-21-22): https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-quarterbacks-go-quick
PFF Renner and Sikkema (8. DT Bryan Bresee, CLEMSON (Big board rank: 6. Stats to know through Week 11 - 67.1 PFF grade, 76.0 pass-rush grade, 14 total pressures): “This dude's a former No. 1 overall recruit for a reason — it's because his athleticism is off the charts. He's 6-foot-5, 305 to 310 pounds, and he can explode from a three-tech position.” — Trevor Sikkema. 11. DETROIT LIONS: EDGE MYLES MURPHY, CLEMSON (Big board rank: 8. Stats to know through Week 11 - 78.9 PFF grade, 79.4 pass-rush grade, 21 total pressures): “Murphy is very much this year's Travon Walker in that every box, physically, he is ticking. … He is that level of explosion where it doesn't take too much in the way of technique, and the way of pass-rush moves to then become a massive impact player at the next level.” — Mike Renner) (11-18-22): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-mock-draft-top-20-bryce-young-houston-texans-cj-stroud-las-vegas-raiders
Foxsports McIntyre (1. Detroit Lions: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State: Stroud checks all the boxes, but there's one that's out of his control: Ohio State QBs who dominate in the Big Ten haven't done the same in the NFL. A lot of people did say the same about Big 12 QBs before Patrick Mahomes hit the NFL like a comet. 14. Detroit Lions (via LA Rams): Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State: Verse is a transfer from Albany, where he was the CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year. He has made a big impact for the Seminoles with 8.5 TFL and 4 sacks, including a monster effort against LSU (two sacks, 2.5 TFL). The Colts might be in for a massive overhaul this offseason — front office, coaches and players.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2023-nfl-mock-draft-c-j-stroud-bryce-young-in-top-two-whos-next
SI NFL Draft Borowsky (1. Detroit Lions: QB Will Levis, Kentucky: If Levis had the talent around him that Stroud and Young had, he'd be far and away the best quarterback in the country. Nevertheless, Levis possesses unbelievable tools, is pro-ready and has the moxie to help speed up Detroit's rebuild. He'd have a great offensive line, solid weapons and an established run game. Levis has the most upside out of any player in the class, so putting him in an offense like Detroit's will allow him to reach his potential. 13. Detroit Lions (Via LAR): LB Drew Sanders, Arkansas: After taking a quarterback first overall, the Lions add to their weak linebacking group. Sanders is the best linebacker in the draft, with exceptional explosiveness and athleticism. He is just scratching the surface of what he can develop into, which is a pro bowl caliber player. He'd step in and be their best linebacker and most impactful defensive player.) (11-2-22): https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-post-trade-deadline-mock
C.J. Stroud, Ohio State: QB1 goes No. 1. If the Lions pick first, as it increasingly looks like they will, they probably have to take a quarterback. Jared Goff has not gotten the job done, and Detroit is not a winning team—let alone a playoff team—with him under center. (Moreover, Detroit can save a boatload of salary cap cash by moving on from Goff this offseason.) Stroud is the presumptive first-overall pick. He is a complete prospect who can make throws at all levels of the field. Stroud does not have to travel far from Columbus to Detroit; he could be the answer for the long-suffering Lions. 20. Detroit Lions (via Los Angeles Rams) — WR Kayshon Boutte, LSU: With C.J. Stroud in tow, the Lions use their extra first-round pick to add a top weapon for their new franchise quarterback. Many considered Boutte an early first-round talent before the season got underway, but this year, the LSU standout got off to a slow start. Nevertheless, Boutte has serious talent and demonstrated that he could be a No. 1 wide receiver at the next level. A fearless pass catcher who is not afraid to go over the middle, Boutte runs great routes and wins matchups at the point of attack. He has also grown into a leader at LSU. He could still end up somewhere in the first round, despite a dip in production this year. In this mock draft, the Lions take a chance on Boutte. 33. Detroit Lions — CB Kelee Ringo, Georgia
Kelee Ringo: Ringo falls out of the first round in this mock draft after a slow start to the year, but the Lions roll the dice on his sky-high potential.) (10-31-22): https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft/2023-nfl-mock-draft-quarterback-quarterback-quarterback
Yahoo Charles McDonald (3. Detroit Lions - Alabama QB Bryce Young. Jared Goff has had some nice moments for the Lions, but it’s time for them to get more dynamic at the position. Bryce Young has the tools to be that guy. Young already has experience throwing to former Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams, so hopefully it would be a quick start for Young and the Lions. 22. Detroit Lions (via Los Angeles Rams)
South Carolina CB Cam Smith: The Lions get a cornerback here to help shore up a pass defense that hasn’t been able to stop anyone this season.) (10-19-22): https://sports.yahoo.com/2023-nfl-mock-draft-four-q-bs-go-in-the-first-round-but-which-ones-140050449.html
Round 1 Pick 1 (15 QB, 7 DT, 5 DE, 1 CB, 1 RB, 1 WR):
10 QB CJ Stroud
6 DT Jalen Carter
3 QB Will Levis
2 QB Bryce Young
2 DE Myles Murphy
2 DE Will Anderson
1 DT Bryan Bresee
1 CB Kelee Ringo
1 DE Tyree Wilson
1 RB Bijan Robinson
1 WR Quentin Johnston
Round 1 Pick 2 (15 CB, 4 DE, 3 LB, 2 TE, 2 QB, 1 WR, 1 OG, 1 S, 1 CB):
4 CB Cam Smith
3 CB Christian Gonzalez
3 CB Joey Porter
2 CB Brian Branch
2 DE Jared Verse
2 CB Kelee Ringo
2 LB Noah Sewell
2 TE Michael Mayer
1 CB Devon Witherspoon
1 DE Myles Murphy
1 DE Isaiah Foskey
1 LB Drew Sanders
1 CB DJ Turner
1 QB CJ Stroud
1 QB Anthony Richardson
1 WR Kayshon Boutte
1 OG O’Cyrus Torrence
1 S Antonio Johnson
Round 2 Pick 1 (5 CB, 2 LB, 1 S, 1 DE, 1 TE):
2 CB Emmanuel Forbes
1 S Antonio Johnson
1 DE Will McDonald
1 CB Kelee Ringo
1 LB Henry To'oTo'o
1 TE Darnell Washington
1 LB Drew Sanders
1 CB Quan Martin
1 CB Brian Branch
Round 2 Pick 2 (3 TE, 2 DT, 2 DE, 1 CB, 1 LB):
2 TE Dalton Kincaid
2 DE Zach Harrison
1 TE Tucker Kraft
1 DT Tuli Tuipulotu
1 DT Maxi Smith
1 LB Owen Pappoe
1 CB Garrett Williams
Round 3 (2 WR, 1 QB, 1 S, 1 LB):
1 QB Tanner McKee
1 WR Rome Odunze
1 WR A.T. Perry
1 S JL Skinner
1 LB Jack Campbell
Round 5 (2 DE, 1 TE, 1 DT):
1 TE Tucker Kraft
1 DE Viliami Fehoko
1 DE Will McDonald
1 DT Keondre Coburn
Round 6 Pick 1 (1 OG, 1 DT, 1 S, 1 TE):
1 OG Steve Avila
1 DT Karl Brooks
1 S Kenny Logan
1 TE Benjamin Yurosek
Round 6 Pick 2 (1 OG, 1 OT, 1 WR, 1 RB):
1 WR Trey Palmer
1 OG Jerome Carvin
1 OT Mark Evans
1 RB Miyan Williams
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