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. The NFL season has quietly picked up steam and is near the final stretch of games before the playoffs. 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.. 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. 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. Don't they have to draft a signal-caller here (if they don't trade up to get their preferred guy)? Check it out below. ", Selection (No. Never forget that Levis puts mayo in his coffee, eats bananas with the peels on them, and I'm sure there's more behind the cupboard. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears are 'leaning toward' trading down from the #1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft . It is an ideal situation for Chicago as it dictates two young quarterbacks with potential going to the AFC. ", Analysis: "Rather than stay put and hope that their quarterback of choice falls to them at No. I don't think there's any question that if Young was two inches taller and 20 pounds heavier, he'd be the first overall pick, or at least, the undisputed No. ", Selection (No. ", 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): Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee Selection (No. 2023 NFL mock draft: Quarterback trade-ups bring intrigue 1. 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. 1 to get a quarterback in this draft. ", Selection (No. It worked out well the other two times: Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. "I don't like earning it, but we did. 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. His poise stands out above every quarterback in this class, and it gives him time to stay patient and let his routes develop. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya), American offensive lineman Darnell Wright of Tennessee (58) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), 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. ", Selection (No. But his ability to mold an offense around his QB's strengths is what makes him truly exciting. Itll be a tall task after failed year-to-year experiments with Philip Rivers, Carson Wentz, and now Matt Ryan. Stroud has his weak spots, but his performance against Georgia in a loss may have been the most impressive of his career, and there's no doubting his decision-making and accuracy in a clean pocket. There are size concerns with Bryce Young, but he's one of the most creative quarterbacks to come out of college football and is the rare Alabama signal-caller that truly carried his team. 4 overall): C.J. It just depends on who they value. How Many Draft Picks Do the Colts Have in 2023? We've got to be right. Skip to Article . 35 overall): Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse, Expert: Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus, Analysis: "With the Colts sitting just a few picks down the draft order, they can present the Bears with the most favorable trade package to come up and get the top quarterback in this draft. Here is the updated order of picks following the . 73. Our opponents are set! Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back after draft prep began in earnest last week with the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Danny Karnik/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Stroud, QB, Ohio State, Expert: Joe Broback, Pro Football Network, Analysis: "Indianapolis might have to stay put if they can't find the right deal. As we look ahead to Indy, here's an updated look at how the first three rounds of the 2023 NFL draft could shake out, including a handful of potential trades (draft order and projected. But we already have plenty of mock drafts to scroll through before that process begins in earnest. Stroud here, because I think Stroud is just a much cleaner projection to the NFL. While the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles duke it out to see who wins the Lombardi this year, we now know where the othe teams will be picking in the 2023 NFL draft.. Analysis: "This trade makes sense for both sides. 35 overall): Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee 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. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) is pressured by Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson (10) before Richardson threw an incomplete pass on the last play of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. To get one that actually you can win with and to be right is the most important thing. Colts GM Chris Ballard has always valued traits and upside. Colts trade their 2023 first round pick (fourth overall) and 2024 first round pick. Although they have the draft capital to add impact players with four picks in the top 100, the Eagles have . No matter what happens with Indianapolis' coaching search, this team isn't leaving the offseason with another veteran retread at quarterback. Whether they can correct his flaws is a different story, but Levis does have the high-level talent worth banking on. It's a risky pick, but the Colts must swing for the fences to compete in the AFC South moving forward. 2 to No. Analysis: "I'm no betting man, but if I was, I'd lay a pretty penny on the Bears trading out of the No. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. The Colts have their original Round 2 pick, which puts them in a great position just outside Round 1. Senior Bowl practices will get underway in Mobile, Ala. next week, and other showcase games for draft prospects will carry plenty of importance in building the Colts' draft board. ", Analysis: "He will rise during the draft process, despite a poor final month of stats with the Wildcats (6 TDs, 5 INTs, zero games over 215 passing yards). The Colts do not have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. ", Selection (No. This would mark the third time over the last 25 years that the Colts held the No. 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. All Rights Reserved. ", Expert: Oliver Hodgkinson, Pro Football Network. Steichen, whose offense just finished the season scoring 35 points in the Super . Bonus: No picks given up here.". ", 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. 4 overall): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "This is where I have to divorce what I saw with my eyes from Levis at Kentucky from how NFL teams will evaluate him as a prospect. Still, there is no denying the Kentucky passer's arm strength. ", Selection (No. Indianapolis needs a QB to lead their offense, and drafting the Alabama star makes sense. 1 QB in this class, but based on the Colts' prior choices at QB, I have a hard time believing they'd go for the smaller Bryce Young. 80 overall): Rashad Torrence, S, Florida. _, Analysis: "In this mock draft, Stroud doesn't just leapfrog Young the Indianapolis Colts trade their fourth and 35th picks in the 2023 draft, as well as their first-round pick in the 2024 draft, to move up to first overall to take Stroud, moving the Chicago Bears to fourth. You'll get plenty of oohs and ah's from the crowd based on his natural abilities, and at best, he's the franchise's savior. ", Analysis: "The Colts have messed around over the last few years with veteran stopgaps at quarterback, and the results have not been good. Stroud does not have to drive far from Columbus to lead the Colts. Chicago earned the first pick by losing 13 of its final 14 games to finish with a 3-14 . Check out photos of the players the experts have the Colts selecting in the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud from Ohio State. Stroud, QB, Ohio State. He or Young is the right pick for whoever's their head coach and offensive coordinator. 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. But not here. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. ", 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. NFL Mock Draft 2023: There's a new No. ", Selection (No. A&M won 23-21. Yes, Young doesn't have an elite frame, but what he lacks in size, he makes up for in playmaking ability. MORE: Top 10 Quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft. ", Selection (No. 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. Trading up to the . 4 overall): Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida, Analysis: "While Colts owner Jim Irsay has made it known that he's a fan of Young, he might be unable or unwilling to outbid Carolina for the top spot. Stroud's biggest knock is his lack of creativity outside the pocket. The season, however, doesn't end today and that is a very good thing for the Colts. The Colts head coach is scheduled to speak at 2:30pm. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik), Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) looks for an open receiver during an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. ", Analysis: "If the Bears are going to move down, the Colts make the most sense as a trade partner. Still, speculation has arisen throughout the. 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