2023 General Draft Thoughts

[rossihunter2]

Much better QB class in 2023
Looks like it's going to be another insane WR group too
Jalen Carter at DT looks like a top 10 pick already

 

[allblackraven]

You can save some time by not scouting Will Anderson.

 

[JO_75]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba from Ohio State, Dontay Demus Jr from Maryland, Jordan Addison from Pittsburgh, let's hope Pittsburgh doesn't try to reunite Pickett and Addison. At the moment, it seems like we would be targeting receivers in the first round. Assuming we win the Super Bowl, the Lions went from 32 and moved to 12 and didn't give up that much to do so. I know it isn't our philophosy but it wouldn't hurt to do what the Falcons did in 2011 when they traded for Julio Jones.

 

[allblackraven]

Rakim Jarrett, please.

 

[rossihunter2]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba from Ohio State, Dontay Demus Jr from Maryland, Jordan Addison from Pittsburgh, let's hope Pittsburgh doesn't try to reunite Pickett and Addison. At the moment, it seems like we would be targeting receivers in the first round. Assuming we win the Super Bowl, the Lions went from 32 and moved to 12 and didn't give up that much to do so. I know it isn't our philophosy but it wouldn't hurt to do what the Falcons did in 2011 when they traded for Julio Jones.

i can already tell you that we will not be moving up 20 picks in the 1st round in 2023

 

[rossihunter2]

You can save some time by not scouting Will Anderson.

yep - no point... no point in the slightest

 

[allblackraven]

yep - no point... no point in the slightest

Even with all the teams needing a QB, the only fair thing would be Anderson at #1.

 

[JoeyFlex5]

You can save some time by not scouting Will Anderson.

We said this about Kyle hamilton

 

[RavensMania]

Demani Richardson, S is going to be a 1st if not early 2nd round prospect. We are already stacked at safety and don't need him, but wanted to put this out there.

 

[RaineV1]

Somewhat on topic, but here's a way too early mockdraft from last year for the 2022 draft, just as a quick show of how much can change in a short bit of time:
bleacherreport.com/articles/2945578-way-too-early-2022-nfl-mock-draft

 

[JoeyFlex5]

Somewhat on topic, but here's a way too early mockdraft from last year for the 2022 draft, just as a quick show of how much can change in a short bit of time:
bleacherreport.com/articles/2945578-way-too-early-2022-nfl-mock-draft

I love this shit. Jalen wydermyer first round lol

Dude actually has good tape though, just had an all time awful combine

 

[RavensMania]

Somewhat on topic, but here's a way too early mockdraft from last year for the 2022 draft, just as a quick show of how much can change in a short bit of time:
bleacherreport.com/articles/2945578-way-too-early-2022-nfl-mock-draft

Green Bay would have been a good place for Wydermyer.

 

[JoeyFlex5]

Who else is looking forward to obsessing over every wr in the class again???

 

[Old Bay]

I like Michael Mayer TE Notre Dame a lot, but hopefully our picks this year turn out great and we won't need to touch TE again for a bit.

 

[cdp]

Who else is looking forward to obsessing over every wr in the class again???

It felt weird this year. I missed that feeling.
But hey at least we have a couple of udfa guys to root for during TC

 

[RavensMania]

Who else is looking forward to obsessing over every wr in the class again???

It was nice not having to obsess about it, but than again, I kind of missed it also. Kind of like a long lost frient.

 

[rossihunter2]

Who else is looking forward to obsessing over every wr in the class again???

it'll mean we only have a 1 year hiatus on the purpleflock consensus WR rankings project lol

 

[RaineV1]

Who else is looking forward to obsessing over every wr in the class again???

At least we have Bateman so it isn't obsessing on finding the stud WR. Just a good guy or two to fill out the group.

 

[RavensMania]

2022 draft is now in the books.
Here is a list done by sporting news of the players to look for in the 2023 draft.

NFL Draft prospect ranking by position (top 50 overall)​

Quarterback​

1. C.J. Stroud, Ohio State (1)
2. Bryce Young, Alabama (3)
3. Spencer Rattler, South Carolina (24)
4. Phil Jurkovec, Boston College (48)
5. Hendon Hooker, Tennessee (50)

Running back​

1. Bijan Robinson, Texas (12)
2. Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama (22)
3. Zach Evans, Ole Miss (26)
4. Tank Bigsby, Auburn (46)

Wide receiver​

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State (5)
2. Jordan Addison, Pitt (10)
3. Kayshon Boutte, LSU (20)
4. Marvin Mims, Oklahoma (30)
5. Rakim Jarrett, Maryland (43)

Tight end​

1. Michael Mayer, Notre Dame (8)
2. Sam LaPorta, Iowa (42)
3. Jahleel Billingsley (45)

Offensive line​

1. Zion Nelson, Miami (14)
2. Jaxson Kirkland, Washington (25)
3. Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State (27)
4. Peter Skoronski, Northwestern (32)
5. Carter Warren, Pitt (40)
6. Dawand Jones, Ohio State (41)
7. Jarret Patterson, Notre Dame (36)
8. Willie Lampkin, Coastal Carolina (49)

Edge rushers​

1. Will Anderson, Alabama (2)
2. B.J. Ogulari, LSU (13)
3. Nolan Smith, Georgia (18)
4. Derick Hall, Auburn (34)
5. Will McDonald, Iowa State (44)

Defensive ends​

1. Myles Murphy, Clemson (4)
2. Bryan Bresee, Clemson (7)
3. Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame (21)
4. Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington (38)

Defensive tackles​

1. Jalen Carter, Georgia (6)
2. Byron Young, Alabama (35)
3. Justin Eboigbe, Alabama (37)

Linebackers​

1. Trenton Simpson, Clemson (16)
2. Henry To'o To'o, Alabama (19)
3. Noah Sewell, Oregon (23)
4. Justin Flowe, Oregon (31)

Cornerbacks​

1. Eli Ricks, Alabama (9)
2. Kelee Ringo, Georgia (11)
3. Tre'Vius Hodges Tomlinson, TCU (29)
4. Joey Porter Jr., Penn State (33)
5. Kyu Blue Kelly, Stanford (47)

Safety​

1. Malachi Moore, Alabama (15)
2. Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame (17)
3. Jalen Catalon, Arkansas (28)
4. Jordan Battle, Alabama (39)

 

[RaineV1]

For some positions of need:

Emil Ekiyor: Looks like an absolute beast at guard. Would be a big upgrade at LG.
Trenton Simpson: Lighter, leaner LB built in a similar mold as Queen, but I think he shows better instincts in coverage. Would let us have multiple ILBs capable of covering and chasing down plays from behind.
Dontay Demus: Big, fast, and just firey as hell. I legit think he could be something special, and fits the Ravens' attitude perfectly.