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The New York Giants attempted to trade up in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft to select wide receiver Zay Flowers, but were unable to do so. Flowers was eventually selected by the Baltimore Ravens at No. 22. The Giants instead selected Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks with the No. 24 overall pick. The Giants did select Tennessee wideout Jalin Hyatt in the third round at No. 73 overall.
Will Levis is a winner after being picked up by the Titans on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft, while the Green Bay Packers are losers for spitefully not picking up pass catchers. Sean Payton had a strong class with the Broncos, and the San Francisco 49ers used a top-100 pick on a kicker. The Pittsburgh Steelers had a successful Day 2, picking up Darnell Washington and Joey Porter Jr.
Will Levis is a winner after being picked up by the Titans on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft, while the Green Bay Packers are losers for spitefully not picking up pass catchers. Sean Payton is a winner for his strong class, while the San Francisco 49ers are losers for using a top-100 pick on a kicker. The Pittsburgh Steelers had a good Day 2, picking up Darnell Washington and Joey Porter Jr.
The first three rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft have ended, and Day 3 is set to begin with Rounds 4-7. CBS Sports' consensus prospect rankings list the best prospects still available, including strong wide receivers and defensive backs. Coverage of Day 3 starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday.
In a mock draft exercise based on the best players available and remaining needs for teams, the Buffalo Bills land LB Drew Sanders at pick 59 in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Sanders, who has been tied to Buffalo in previous mock drafts, gets the opportunity to compete for the starting job in Buffalo immediately. The mock draft also sees the Pittsburgh Steelers selecting CB Joey Porter Jr. at pick 32 and the New Orleans Saints getting a steal with S Brian Branch at pick 40.
The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft saw a wild night with a top-five pick traded on the clock and a high-profile QB drop like a rock. Lamar Jackson secured a massive contract and landed another weapon in Boston College's Zay Flowers. The Houston Texans scored big by getting two of the top three picks in the draft, while the Detroit Lions' picks left something to be desired. Justin Herbert's Chargers grabbed explosive deep threat Quentin Johnston, and the Chicago Bears made moves to help their quarterback Justin Fields. Meanwhile, mayonnaise brand executives may be feeling uptight after Will Levis' draft night debacle.
The Cleveland Browns have two picks in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft and are looking to address their defense. They are in need of a potential No. 3 edge rusher and a partner for Dalvin Tomlinson on the interior. Here are 10 defensive players they could consider, including Derek Hall, Zach Harrison, B.J. Ojulari, Keeanu Benton, Gervon Dexter, Zacch Pickens, Mazi Smith, Ji’Ayir Brown, and Joey Porter Jr.
The 2023 NFL Draft is set to have five quarterbacks picked in the first round, with at least three trades occurring in the top 10. Kentucky QB Will Levis is a betting favorite to go No. 2 overall, and two offensive tackles are predicted to go in the top 10. The tight end class is considered deep, and it's possible that at least as many tight ends will be picked as wide receivers.
Even after the NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns could still sign free agents to add depth to their defense. With around $7.7 million in cap space, the Browns could target veteran safety Rodney McLeod, journeyman nose tackle Al Woods, and edge rusher Melvin Ingram. McLeod has a history with new Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, while Woods has shown flashes of excellence in run defense. Ingram, a former first-round pick, could provide backup support on the defensive side.
As the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, rumors are swirling about which players teams will select. Some of the biggest rumors include the Houston Texans passing on a quarterback at No. 2 overall, Tyree Wilson being drafted before Will Anderson Jr., Will Levis' stock rising, Bijan Robinson falling out of the top 10, Jahmyr Gibbs being a first-round pick, Trey Lance not being traded, and Hendon Hooker being taken higher than expected.
Experts weigh in on the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, discussing topics such as who should go No. 1 (Bryce Young), the safest prospect (Will Anderson), the prospect with the biggest red flag (Will Levis), and potential surprise picks (Devon Witherspoon, Bijan Robinson). They also predict which player could fall out of the first round (Nolan Smith) and which team could make the most surprising pick (Seattle Seahawks). Additionally, they speculate on potential trades involving Aaron Rodgers and DeAndre Hopkins.
The NFL Draft 2023 prospect rankings have been released, with Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter topping the list. The offensive line class is strong, with three linemen in the top five, while the cornerback group is also impressive. The wide receiver class has depth, and there are a few standout prospects outside of the top 32.
In the latest three-round mock draft by ESPN's Mel Kiper and Todd McShay, the New York Giants are predicted to select cornerback Deonte Banks from Maryland in the first round, center John Michael Schmitz from Minnesota in the second round, and wide receiver Nathaniel Dell from Houston in the third round. The Giants' top needs are wide receiver, offensive line, and defensive backs, and they are advised to stay put in the draft.
The NFL has announced the 17 prospects who will attend this year's draft, including all four of this year's top quarterback prospects. Ohio State and Alabama are well represented on the list with three players each. One surprising omission is TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnson, who has been listed alongside other top prospects at the position. The players invited are all considered first-round locks, and there have been some surprises in the list of attendees, including Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White's inclusion.
The 2023 NFL Draft will take place on April 23-25 at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. The Cleveland Browns have eight picks, starting with No. 74 in the third round. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and Alabama’s Bryce Young are in contention for the No. 1 pick. The Browns could add talent in the defensive line, cornerback, offensive line, or tight end positions. The team has hosted at least 11 confirmed prospects, including Clemson LB Trenton Simpson and Ohio State OT Dawand Jones.