The 1st round of the 2023 draft is over, but there are still plenty of quality players to choose from. Before meeting us live on twitch from 0h30, here is a point by position of the best players available for rounds 2 and 3.
edge
1- Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame
2- BJ Ojulari, LSU
3- Keion White, Georgia Tech
4- Tuli Tuipulotu, USC
5 – Derick Hall, Auburn
The others: Zach Harrison (Ohio State), KJ Henry (Clemson), Yaya Diaby (Louisville), Byron Young (Tennessee), Tavius Robinson (Ole Miss), Jose Ramirez (Eastern Michigan), Andre Carter (Army), Nick Herbig (Wisconsin) etc.
7 edge rushers were selected in the 1st round: proof that the cuvée is of quality, but it is also very deep. Keion White is incredibly athletic for his size (1m98 for 130 kilos): his natural qualities should allow him to seduce an NFL staff. Just like Zach Harrison and his stature as an NBA basketball player. Isaiah Foskey also offers an attractive profile with his mix of speed and physical attributes.
BJ Ojulari is an expert at putting quarterbacks under pressure while Tuipulotu and Hall are players who flatten runners before they cross the line of engagement. The surprise could come from Tavius Robinson because his physical profile makes you fantasize. Or on the contrary of Ramirez, physically limited but yet very productive. Young and Henry proved their worth on the high conference pitches.
Defensive Tackle
1- Gervon Dexter, Florida
2- Adetomiwa Adebawore, Northwestern
3- Siaki Ika, Baylor
4 – Keeanu Benton, Wis.
5 – Zaach Pickens, South Carolina
The others: Jaquelin Roy (LSU), Karl Brooks (Bowling Green), Jerrod Clark (Coastal Carolina), Moro Ojomo (Texas)
The 2023 vintage saw 4 players in this position leave in the 1st round. The following rounds can see the franchises try various profiles in order to strengthen themselves: from the imposing Ika to the versatility of Adebawore, passing by the extraordinary potential of Dexter.
Linebacker
1- Drew Sanders, Arkansas
2- Trenton Simpson, Clemson
3- Noah Sewell, Oregon
4- Daiyan Henley, Washington State
5- Henry To’o To’o, Alabama
The others: Dorian Williams (Tulane), Ivan Pace (Cincinnati), Owen Pappoe (Auburn), Cam Jones (Indiana), Drake Thomas (NC State), DeMarvion Overshown (Texas), Dee Winters (TCU), Yasir Abdullah (Louisville )
Only Jack Campbell was selected in the first round. Despite this small quantity, this 2023 vintage still offers holders and rotation players. Burly and athletic, Sanders and Sewell have the attributes for second-curtain battles. Simpson, Pappoe, Abdullah and Williams are very fast and correspond to the requirements of the current NFL.
Cornerback
1 – Joey Porter Jr., Penn State
2 – Cam Smith, South Carolina
3- Kelee Ringo, Georgia
4- Julius Brents, Kansas State
5- Darius Rush, South Carolina
The others: Clark Phillips, Utah, Tyreque Stevenson (Miami), Kyu Blu Kelly (Stanford), Riley Moss (Iowa), Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (TCU), DJ Turner (Michigan), Garrett Williams (Syracuse), Jakorian Bennett (Maryland), Jaylon Jones (Texas A&M), Mekhi Blackmon (USC) etc.
Surprise: Joey Porter is still available! Possessing the suitable physique, this son of a former NFL star could be chosen by the same franchise as his father: the Steelers have the first choice of the 2nd round.
Undoubtedly the most beautiful cuvée in 2023! Although 4 cornerbacks were selected in the 1st round, the NFL staffs still have something to improve their coverage capabilities. If there is indeed a position where the 40-yard timer Combined is important is the cornerback position! Turner (4.27), Bennett (4.30) and Hodges-Tomlinson (4.41) know how to follow a receiver who attacks depth.
Stevenson, Rush and more Brents and Ringo offer intimidating physical profiles, as does Jaylon Jones. Phillips and Blackmon are lighter but have very good instincts.
Safety
1- Brian Branch, Alabama
2- Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M
3- Sydney Brown, Illinois
4-JL Skinner, Boise State
5- Jordan Battle, Alabama
The others: Jammie Robinson (Florida State), Brandon Joseph (Notre Dame), Chris Smith (Georgia), Ji’Ayir Brown (Penn State), Trey Dean (Florida), Jartavius Martin (Illinois), Daniel Scott (California), Brandon Hill (Pitt) etc.
No safety was chosen in the first round. Very strongly expected to be chosen in the 1st round, Brian Branch is still available. Knowing how to do everything on the back line, he shouldn’t wait too long before being called up.
Skinner sports an impressive size for this position, as does Antonio Johnson to a lesser degree. The Canadian Sydney Brown as well as Jammie Robinson offer versatility for formations with 5 defensive backs.
Prefer to bet on reliability with Joradn Battle, Ji’Ayir Brown or Chris Smith or bet on potential with Brandon Joseph: the 2023 vintage remains deep. The players chosen in this position are also perfect for playing in a special team: tonight and tomorrow (rounds 4 to 7), many of them will be drafted.
