Anthony Rizzuti. 35 overall): Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU Selection (No. Who are some players experts think the Colts could target in the second round and later? ", Expert: Oliver Hodgkinson, Pro Football Network. 2023 NFL Draft Odds. All rights reserved. ", Analysis: "Young is not a prototypical quarterback prospect, but it's time for the Colts to try an unconventional quarterback. 79 overall): Mike Morris, DE, Michigan, Analysis: "In this scenario, Colts owner Jim Irsay and GM Chris Ballard say enough with bringing in veterans as short-term solutions. ", Selection (No. Chicago earned the first pick by losing 13 of its final 14 games to finish with a 3-14 . ", Selection (No. Stroud is a good decision maker with the capability of driving the ball to all levels of the field. All rights reserved. A&M won 23-21. One of his knocks in college was his lack of desire to use his legs to create plays by either throwing on the run or scrambling ahead for a few yards on the ground. The former Kentucky star has incredibly intriguing tools but hasn't been consistently effective as a passer.". 4 overall): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. Stroud from Ohio State. February 23, 2023 8:00 am PT. Whether they can correct his flaws is a different story, but Levis does have the high-level talent worth banking on. 4 overall): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. Levis is a player who will be impressive in workouts and fits the mold of where the Colts have gone with prior QB choices. ", Expert: The Athletic College Football Staff, Analysis: "Colts owner Jim Irsay basically admitted that the team will select a QB in this year's draft, even going out of his way to praise Bryce Young at new head coach Shane Steichen's introductory press conference. 35 overall): Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU, Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. Stroud (Ohio State . I'm not sold on Levis, but it won't surprise me if a team like the Colts falls in love with his physical tools, toughness, and potential, looking past the flaws and inconsistencies in his play. Danny Karnik/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. 35 overall): Antonio Johnson, DB, Texas A&M Selection (No. 73. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne), Florida safety Rashad Torrence II (22) intercepts a pass intended for Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), FILE - Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) carries the ball against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Vaughn was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. Given his ability to make plays with his legs and exciting arm, Richardson is a mouth-watering fantasy option. ", Analysis: "The Colts are ecstatic to pick Levis, who's a big-armed, highly athletic quarterback ready to lead the team in its next chapter. 73. The only exception is that the Colts have two seventh-round selections after acquiring an extra seventh in a trade for Tampa Bays Grant Stuard. ", Analysis: _"If I had to pick a team most likely to trade up to No. After going 4-12-1 in 2022, the Colts will have the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. NFL Draft Guide 2023. With the Texans sitting at second overall, however, the Colts will have to pay a hefty price. The Indianapolis Colts hold the No. Should the New Orleans Saints (4-8) upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6) on. They have some intriguing talent on their roster, but as we've seen time and time in the NFL, nothing else matters if they don't have their quarterback. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Bryce Young is a complete outlier from a size perspective and would be somewhat off-type for Ballard, but Young's instincts, vision and accuracy as a passer are the traits worth betting on at the position. Unfortunately for them, things were far from perfect. As of now, the Indianapolis Colts have eight selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. Who are some players experts think the Colts will target with that pick, plus in the third and fourth rounds? ", Analysis: "It's time to break the wheel in Indianapolis. 4 overall): C.J. Their team needs are well accounted for in the current value slots. Indy gets its franchise quarterback in Alabama's Bryce Young while giving up a slew of picks, including No. Colts GM Chris Ballard has always valued traits and upside. Plus, if play under pressure is a point of emphasis for Colts general manager Chris Ballard, Levis' 58.1 passing grade under pressure beats out Stroud's 46.2. 4 overall, the Colts become aggressive and trade up to secure Young at No. Here is the updated order of picks following the . Stroud could bring the steadiness this team needs to find success in the playoffs with a loaded roster, as his accuracy and experience make him ready to go from the start. Check it out below. 4 overall): C.J. TRADE: The Indianapolis Colts send this year's fourth and 35th overall draft picks, plus next year's first-round selection, to the Chicago Bears for the No. 1 selection and 64th pick. ", Analysis: "Since Andrew Luck's retirement, the Colts have had little success turning to QBs nearing the end of their careers, and it's safe to assume that owner Jim Irsay will be looking for the team's next face of the franchise. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. Pro Football Network, LLC. Butch Dill/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. 1 overall selection. And his arm talent, particularly in terms of short and intermediate velocity and accuracy, is as good as anyone in this class. Richardson has similarities to Jalen Hurts and All-Pro upside. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "Don't say it won't happen, because we've seen it way too many times before. 80 overall): Josh Proctor, S, Ohio State, Expert: Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football, Analysis: _"The Colts need to find a permanent solution at quarterback, rather than play musical chairs at the position. This pick just feels like a good gamble for Indianapolis. Like the Texans, they want their favorite bright young star at the position, so Chicago gets first- and second-round picks this year, as well as second- and third-round picks in 2024. This year's draft will offer plenty of excitement, starting right at the top. ", Analysis: "After its 2022 crash and burn, time for this organization to reset under center with youth rather than continuing to play musical chairs with fading veterans. ", Selection (No. Still, speculation has arisen throughout the. Texans: Bryce Young (via mock trade with Bears) Position: Quarterback School: Alabama What Kiper. All rights reserved. His poise stands out above every quarterback in this class, and it gives him time to stay patient and let his routes develop. Our opponents are set! Analysis: "I'm no betting man, but if I was, I'd lay a pretty penny on the Bears trading out of the No. ", Selection (No. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. ", Expert: Marcus Mosher, Pro Football Focus, Analysis: "The Colts are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback and can't afford to wait and see who's available at No. Indy would have to give the Bears a massive haul to get up here, but to leapfrog a division rival that also needs a quarterback, they might just be willing. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to hit their 2023 NFL draft class out of the park, and the best way to make that happen is to acquire more dart throws by trading down from the No. Stroud hadn't turned into a different player against Georgia. Note: Draft pick numbers are as of January 9, 2023. The Colts have a clear need at quarterback, with an owner and general manager who are motivated to get it right. ", Expert: Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus, Analysis: "It'll take a premium to move up for a prospect like Bryce Young (Pick Nos. If he can show more of what he did versus the Michigan Wolverines and Georgia Bulldogs, that concern should go away and take Stroud's game up yet another notch. The Chicago Bears are in the driver's seat with the No. Michael Clubb/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. The Bears add more draft capital for the rebuild, and the Colts get the second quarterback, C.J. They'd have to make that move to guarantee their choice of the QBs, however. Either way, if owner Jim Irsay thinks Levis is the guy to turn things around in Indy, it's easy to imagine that he will spare no expense to go get him. 2 to No. He or Young is the right pick for whoever's their head coach and offensive coordinator. 35 overall): Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia Selection (No. It's a risky pick, but the Colts must swing for the fences to compete in the AFC South moving forward. 4 overall): Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida Selection (No. In this scenario, the Colts can trade up with the Bears to leapfrog the divisional rival Texans to obtain the quarterback they want in this class. 5 spot in the 2023 NFL Draft with Monday Night's 20-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chicago Bears hold the honor of having the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, for now. Get acquainted with a few names in the third installment of the Colts 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup, which comes in the wake of the NFL Combine. His tape is a bit chaotic, mostly due to his footwork and decision-making. 1 prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. They haven't had that since Andrew Luck. 1 overall selection. Young has concerns about his size, but he checks off just about every other box a quarterback needs. On Day 3, the Colts have five more selections, including their original picks in Round 4, Round 5, and Round 7. Stroud, QB, Ohio State, Analysis: "After cycling through a bevy of veteran signal-callers, it is time for the Colts to find a young quarterback to build around. 80 overall): Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M, Analysis: "In 2022, Stroud completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,688 yards, 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. I've said this before and I think history proves me right, I can take one. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back with the NFL offseason officially underway after the conclusion of Super Bowl LVII. Steichen got the most out of Jalen Hurts, and will likely be able to do the same here with the unlimited upside of Richardson, who will be able to duplicate a lot of the Philadelphia offense right away. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb), Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to throw a pass for a touchdown against Kansas State during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in New Orleans. Young's size will turn off plenty, but he could be a massive upgrade right away in Indy. Steichen, whose offense just finished the season scoring 35 points in the Super . Bryce Young is the only surefire QB prospect in the class, and there are a plethora of teams that would cough up whatever it takes to secure the rights to draft him. ", Selection (No. He is young and has great size to lead Indianapolis forward with a new head coach. But his ability to mold an offense around his QB's strengths is what makes him truly exciting. Traded Carson Wentz 2022 second round pick (#47-Phidarian Mathis) 2022 seventh round pick (#240-Christian Holmes) to Commanders for 2022 second round pick (#42-Andrew Booth) 2022 third round pick (#73-Jelani Woods) 2023 conditional round pick (second round if Wentz plays 70% of offensive snaps for Commanders . 1 pick in our updated first round projection Will Anderson has been knocked out of the top spot in our 2023 NFL mock draft. They go back to what worked with Manning and Luck and draft a quarterback super, duper high. I still think they can get a young quarterback to invest in, whether that is the QB2 or QB3 in this class. Before all the action gets started at Lucas Oil Stadium, here's an early look at how the first two rounds of the 2023 NFL draft could shake out (draft order and projected compensatory picks via Tankathon):. 19 overall pick in the first round. ", Selection (No. Stroud, in this scenario. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every Monday and Thursday at 2 p.m. ", Expert: Benjamin Robinson, Football Outsiders, Analysis: "Given his lackluster production at Kentucky in 2022, I expect Levis' QBASE projections to be pretty poor, la Josh Allen, whom he will be compared to a lot this cycle. If the season ended today, the Colts would pick 14th in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 222-pound Levis might be a controversial choice, but he possesses the physical tools and intangibles to grow through the adversity that all young QBs must face. 1 overall pick, and Carter sat behind QBs Bryce Young (Alabama) and C.J. While the draft order for playoff teams is determined by the results of the postseason, these 18 organizations already know where they will be drafting on Thursday, April 27, 2023 - barring. Perhaps there still wouldn't be an argument if C.J. 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