But we already have plenty of mock drafts to scroll through before that process begins in earnest. We'll just have to see how many teams clench their sphincters when it's time to turn in the card.". All Rights Reserved. ", Analysis: "The Colts don't necessarily have to trade up to No. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): C.J. All rights reserved. Note: Draft pick numbers are as of January 9, 2023. The Colts have the 4th overall pick in the 2023 draft, and owner Jim Irsay already let it slip that they are looking at the number one rated quarterback prospect in Bryce Young. The same is expected of Steichen and Will Levis. Who are some players experts think the Colts will target with that pick, plus in the third and fourth rounds? (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File), LSU cornerback Mekhi Garner (2) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UAB in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The Indianapolis Colts made a trade at the deadline for final roster cuts that slightly impacted their pick order in the 2023 NFL draft. 35 overall): Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU Selection (No. That will lead to the Colts taking a chance on him, given the hiring of former Eagles Shane Steichen as head coach. ", Analysis: "The Texans' loss is the Colts' gain, as the franchise finally lands some quarterback stability in the Heisman trophy winner. The Colts have a clear need at quarterback, with an owner and general manager who are motivated to get it right. Skip to Article . 10th pick: The New Orleans Saints traded their 2023 first (10th overall), a 2024 second-round pick and the No. 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. See where the edge rusher position ranks in the 2023 NFL Draft class. ", Expert: James Broback, Pro Football Network. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 4 and 36 and a 2024 second-rounder is what I'd project), but it's well worth it for the quarterback-starved Colts. Should the Colts win that battle, they could take a chance on the diminutive passer from Alabama. From there, the 2023 NFL Combine kicks off in Indianapolis on Feb. 28, and March and April will bring pro days and top 30 visits leading up to the Colts going on the clock the night of April 27 in Kansas City. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "Keeping this selection from last week. ", Analysis: "Rather than stay put and hope that their quarterback of choice falls to them at No. Check it out below. 42 and 73 on Day 2. Who are some players NFL Draft experts think the team could consider with those picks? Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. Now the most-common mock pick at that spot has Seattle taking Alabama's Will Anderson Jr., the top-ranked edge defender in this class. The Colts head coach is scheduled to speak at 2:30pm. ", Expert: Dave Zangaro, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Analysis: "This is where things start to get tricky. He heard the doubters after a second consecutive loss to Michigan, but his showing in the College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Georgia Bulldogs displayed that he can control a game with either his arm or his legs. Analysis: "This trade makes sense for both sides. Check it out below. But not here. ", Selection (No. Butch Dill/Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. It just depends on who they value. Washington currently has 6 picks in the 2023 NFL draft, but they are expected to receive comp picks for departed free agents Brandon Scherff (3rd round) and Tim Settle (6th round) per Over the Cap . Stroud (7) runs against Georgia during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. As of now, the Indianapolis Colts have eight selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. It's pretty perfect. The Colts do not have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He's the prototype QB that Jim Irsay and Chris Ballard covet. 2023 NFL Mock Draft Last update: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Round 4 added. ", Selection (No. Unfortunately for them, things were far from perfect. 35 overall): John Michael Schmitz, iOL, Minnesota Selection (No. ", Selection (No. 4 overall): C.J. 4 overall): C.J. 1 overall selection. Danny Karnik/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. They can land Stroud, a smart pocket passer with the right accuracy and intangibles to thrive as their true franchise replacement for Andrew Luck. His tape is a bit chaotic, mostly due to his footwork and decision-making. Above the shoulders, he's a big winner: Levis had a 4.0 high school GPA, graduated college in three years with a finance degree and was slated to compete his Master's degree in business in December with another 4.0. 4 overall): C.J. In return for a package that would include as least this year's second-round pick and next year's first-round pick, Chicago drops down three spots, while the Colts usher in a new era with this year's top quarterback prospect. In large part, those picks are evenly distributed from round to round. The 2023 NFL Draft order is all but settled, with the Eagles and Chiefs set to decide the final two selections on Super Bowl Sunday. ", Selection (No. ", Analysis: "Chicago continues to build its stockpile of draft capital by moving down, and Indianapolis finally invests in a rookie quarterback after getting burned by the expensive Carson Wentz and Matt Ryan experiments over the past two years. NFL Mock Draft 2023: There's a new No. And the next four or five teams with selections have no reason to trade up. ", Analysis: "Will Levis is in line with the prototypical quarterback that Indianapolis has coveted under the direction of general manager Chris Ballard. It worked out well the other two times: Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. 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. 2023 NFL mock draft: Quarterback trade-ups bring intrigue 1. By Matt Severance @ jordanpaytonsn1 Updated: Feb 27, 2023 7:40AM PST . Analysis: "When the Bears traded up one spot from No. It won't be a driving reason behind a trade up, but sniping Young ahead of division foe Houston would be an added benefit. Steichen and the Eagles have done a great job building the offense around Jalen Hurts rather than forcing him to do something with which he is uncomfortable. The 2023 NFL Draft order is becoming more clear. He is young and has great size to lead Indianapolis forward with a new head coach. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton). ", 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. 2 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears via Houston Texans): C.J. INDIANAPOLIS - Now we know what the Indianapolis Colts can do, should do, before the 2023 NFL Draft. Levis is a player who will be impressive in workouts and fits the mold of where the Colts have gone with prior QB choices. 42 and 73 on Day 2. Who are some players NFL Draft experts think the team could consider with those picks? "The Alabama guy doesn't look bad," owner Jim Irsay said of Young last week. He played through injury in 2022 and clearly isn't a finished product. If the draft is a crapshoot, Levis is the dice you bet on. ", Analysis: "Another quarterback goes off the board in the top five with Stroud, who has been one of the most productive passers in the country over the last two seasons. Pro Football Network, LLC. And in terms of everything else you want in a quarterback arm talent, processing speed, field vision, and the ability to hold an offense together he's as good as it gets. Stroud has the potential to end up being this draft's best quarterback when it's all said and done given his physical tools and room to grow. Get acquainted with a few names in the latest installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes with just two weeks until the NFL Draft kicks off in Las Vegas. 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. 2 overall, trade with Chicago Bears via Houston Texans): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "The Colts need a franchise quarterback in the worst way, and they'll fall in love with Will Levis' traits. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. ", Selection (No. 1 pick in our updated first round projection Will Anderson has been knocked out of the top spot in our 2023 NFL mock draft. ", Selection (No. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. Someone needs to run the offense, and C.J. 35 overall): Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU Selection (No. 4 overall): C.J. Check it out below. Chicago receives Picks 4, 35 and 79 in 2023, as well as Indianapolis' 2024 first-rounder. They can land Stroud, a smart pocket passer with the right accuracy and intangibles to thrive as their true delayed franchise replacement for Andrew Luck. ", Selection (No. Get acquainted with a few names in the second installment of the Colts 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup, which comes on the eve of the NFL Scouting Combine. The Colts have grown tired of investing in veterans. 1 and take Will Levis. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back with the NFL Combine getting underway in Indianapolis this week. ET . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. Check out photos of the players the experts have the Colts selecting in the 2023 NFL Draft. 4 overall): C.J. ", Selection (No. Colts trade their 2023 first round pick (fourth overall) and 2024 first round pick. The Colts would have to pay even more to go from No. Panthers saddled with another odd pick in latest NFL.com mock draft. The Baltimore Ravens have an abundance of needs entering the 2023 NFL Draft, but they will have to restock the talent pool with just five picks, compared to 11 picks last year (and six in the . Colts' Potential Future QB Officially Declares for 2023 NFL Draft Potential Indianapolis Colts first-round draft pick, Ohio State quarterback C.J. The NFL season has quietly picked up steam and is near the final stretch of games before the playoffs. ", Selection (No. He won Ohio State's starting quarterback position following Justin Fields' departure to the NFL. Bears trade their second overall pick (acquired from the Texans) and 2024 fourth round pick. Colts GM Chris Ballard, who was previously a scout in Chicago, is very familiar with Bears GM Ryan Poles the two worked together for four years in the Chiefs' front office. 4 overall): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "The tape for Levis is a roller-coaster ride. In 2021, Stroud completed 72 percent of his passes for 4,435 yards, 44 touchdowns and six interceptions. Bonus: No picks given up here.". It worked out well the other two times: Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. 1 pick. This would be considered an overdraft should that happen, but the Colts don't want to trade down too far. Stroud possesses functional mobility but is not a speed threat like that of a Lamar Jackson. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back with the Senior Bowl on the horizon. ", Analysis: "C.J. The Indianapolis Colts ' dismal 32-31 loss to the Houston Texans clinches a top 5 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Levis' 72.9% adjusted completion percentage was also significantly higher than Stroud's 50.0%. Sam will start as QB3 and have to earn his way up the roster OR off the roster. 79 overall): Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina, Expert: Walter Cherepinsky, WalterFootball.com, Analysis: "The Colts need to find a permanent solution at quarterback, rather than play musical chairs at the position. 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. ", Analysis: _"If I had to pick a team most likely to trade up to No. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama. 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. Check out photos of the players the experts have the Colts selecting in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, the selections dont stop there. 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 . He will immediately step in as a starter for an offense that already features Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce and Jelani Woods. Stroud, has declared for the 2023. The Indianapolis Colts may have more competition to sift through if they want to move up for a quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL draft as the Arizona Cardinals may also be a team willing to trade their pick away.. Stroud, with a shade of the Justin Fields vs. Zach Wilson/Mac Jones debate from 2021. Stroud will be a great fit with new head coach Shane Steichen in Indy. 2023 NFL Draft Odds. ", Selection (No. The NFL Playoffs have reached the conference championship round, leaving just four teams remaining in the tournament. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. ", Selection (No. That said, NFL teams love how he projects to the next level but he'll be a controversial talking point for the next six months. 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. With the Texans sitting at second overall, however, the Colts will have to pay a hefty price. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Young will be one of the smallest quarterbacks to get drafted this highly, but his play warrants it. Levis is big (6-3, 232) and possesses all the physical tools to be a great NFL QB. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama, Analysis: "Rather than stay put and hope that their quarterback of choice falls to them at No. 79 overall): Andrew Vorhees, iOL, USC, Expert: Kent Platte, Pro Football Network, Analysis: "Trading into the first overall pick is expensive, and it is hard to overstate just how difficult it will be to bid for this pick. Young's size will turn off plenty, but he could be a massive upgrade right away in Indy.". It's time to get a youthful passer in Indianapolis, and Levis, while far from perfect, has No. But Steichen is in Indy for the long haul and he grabs a QB with a ton of upside to build around. 1 overall by the Colts since the franchise moved to Indianapolis in 1984, following Jeff George (1990), Peyton Manning (1998) and Andrew Luck in 2012. ", Expert: Bleacher Report Scouting Department, Analysis: "The Colts get the most complete quarterback in the class. ", Expert: Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus, Analysis: "It'll take a premium to move up for a prospect like Bryce Young (Pick Nos. 4 min read Wade Payne/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press All Rights Reserved, Phelan M. Ebenhack/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 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. No matter what happens with Indianapolis' coaching search, this team isn't leaving the offseason with another veteran retread at quarterback. ", Analysis: "Now onto Mr. Young, and his addition to a Colts team that has tried and failed to address the quarterback position ever since Andrew Luck's shocking retirement. All rights reserved. Instead, they move up to No. ", Analysis: "It's easy to see how Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard would appreciate Levis, who oozes toughness, even if he's coming off a challenging 2022 season. 35 overall): Anton Harrison, T, Oklahoma Selection (No. Copyright 2019-2023. All Rights Reserved. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. He'll be be a perfect fit in Indianapolis for a team that has been playing musical chairs at the quarterback position since the retirement of Andrew Luck. While that should be Bryce Young or C.J. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, yet already have a promising young quarterback on the roster in Justin Fields. Colts. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): C.J. Here's our first look at who various experts predict the Colts will take in the 2023 NFL Draft: Selection (No. If the season ended today, the Colts would pick 14th in the 2023 NFL Draft. ", 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. Updated Kansas City Chiefs 2023 draft picks after Kadarius Toney trade Schedule Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars. The NFL announced in August that the Miami Dolphins will forfeit their 2023 first-round pick and 2024 third-round pick following an investigation into whether the team violated league. Stroud are gone, but Indianapolis still gets an intriguing yet inconsistent Will Levis. ", Analysis: "Young's ability to set his feet and secure his balance (his platform) ranks in the top 15 percent in my 10-season sample, helping to explain his accuracy and adding context to what the eyeball test tells us. 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