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PFF NFL Show 2023 Mock Draft: Viewers vote on picks, send Anthony Richardson to the Colts

Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) is congratulated after he scores a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

On Monday’s edition of the PFF NFL Show, Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo invited listeners to vote for their picks in this full first-round mock draft using polls. You can listen to the full show, with analysis for each pick, here.


1. CAROLINA PANTHERS (VIA CHI): QB BRYCE YOUNG, ALABAMA

“We went through a phase of talking ourselves into C.J. Stroud at No. 1. We went through a phase of ‘Anthony Richardson has the highest upside; he's the guy to shoot for.' And we're gonna end up settling on ‘Bryce Young is the safest. He's the best — he just is.'” — Monson

2. HOUSTON TEXANS: QB C.J. STROUD, OHIO STATE

“We would take the approach of ‘You don't have a quarterback, therefore you need a quarterback. Take the quarterback even if you don't think there's a good chance that they work out because everybody is bad at this, so if you're wrong, it's a good thing. If you're right, OK, you took the chance anyway.'” — Monson

3. ARIZONA CARDINALS: EDGE WILL ANDERSON JR., ALABAMA

“A trade makes the most sense, but absent of that, you probably are picking the first defender off the board at this stage.” — Monson

4. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: QB ANTHONY RICHARDSON, FLORIDA

“I would say [this] is the first surprise. I don't think that's a particularly common mock pick.” — Monson

5. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (VIA DEN): DI JALEN CARTER, GEORGIA

“I don't think anything here is surprising if on draft night it goes Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson, either Will Levis or Anthony Richardson at four to the Colts and then Jalen Carter to the Seahawks.” — Palazzolo

6. DETROIT LIONS (VIA LAR): CB DEVON WITHERSPOON, ILLINOIS

“I think [this] is my favorite pick for them at six now. … I feel good about him as the best corner. … If the draft goes like that, I feel really good about that pick for the Lions.” — Palazzolo

7. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS: QB WILL LEVIS, KENTUCKY

“I saw a video of him staring, eyes locked on the camera, just eating a banana without peeling it. Just, like, the whole thing. Start to finish. And that's not right. That shouldn't happen.” — Monson

8. ATLANTA FALCONS: EDGE TYREE WILSON, TEXAS TECH

“The Falcons have been looking for edge defenders everywhere. They potentially get their guy here in Tyree Wilson.” — Palazzolo

9. CHICAGO BEARS (VIA CAR): OT PARIS JOHNSON JR., OHIO STATE

“He can jump in and start at right tackle for them. I don't hate that. Maybe left tackle if they want to move Braxton Jones on the other side.” — Palazzolo

10. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (VIA NO): OL PETER SKORONSKI, NORTHWESTERN

“They have a spot at right guard available, and the rest of their offensive line is really, really good, as always. Plug Skoronski in at right guard, potentially, and then eventually he could take over for Lane Johnson as he gets older — whatever it might be.” — Palazzolo

11. TENNESSEE TITANS: WR JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA, OHIO STATE

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12. HOUSTON TEXANS (VIA CLE): WR QUENTIN JOHNSTON, TCU

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13. NEW YORK JETS: OT BRODERICK JONES, GEORGIA

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14. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: CB CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ, OREGON

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15. GREEN BAY PACKERS: TE DALTON KINCAID, UTAH

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16. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS: CB JOEY PORTER JR., PENN STATE

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17. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: OT DARNELL WRIGHT, TENNESSEE

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18. DETROIT LIONS: DI CALIJAH KANCEY, PITTSBURGH

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19. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: EDGE NOLAN SMITH, GEORGIA

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20. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: EDGE LUKAS VAN NESS, IOWA

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21. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: RB BIJAN ROBINSON, TEXAS

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22. BALTIMORE RAVENS: CB DEONTE BANKS, MARYLAND

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23. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: QB HENDON HOOKER, TENNESSEE

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24. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: S BRIAN BRANCH, ALABAMA

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25. NEW YORK GIANTS: WR JORDAN ADDISON, USC

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26. DALLAS COWBOYS: TE MICHAEL MAYER, NOTRE DAME

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27. BUFFALO BILLS: WR ZAY FLOWERS, BOSTON COLLEGE

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28. CINCINNATI BENGALS: OT DAWAND JONES, OHIO STATE

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29. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (VIA SF): EDGE MYLES MURPHY, CLEMSON

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30. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: DI BRYAN BRESEE, CLEMSON

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31. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: OT ANTON HARRISON, OKLAHOMA

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