2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen

by James Layton

The NFL announced Friday the official underclassmen for the 2023 NFL Draft. Sixty-nine players have been granted special eligibility. Another 13 players have fulfilled their degree requirements.

There were also four players that are eligible without the need for special eligibility.

Let’s get into the underclassmen.

The players who fulfilled the degree requirements.

  1. Willl Anderson, LB Alabama
  2. Demario Douglas, WR Liberty
  3. Isaiah Foskey, DE Notre Dame
  4. Ronnie Hickmann, DB Ohio State
  5. Evan Hull, RB Northwestern
  6. Paris Johnson, OT Ohio State
  7. Warren McClendon, OT Georgia
  8. Mike Morris, DE Michigan
  9. Trenton Simpson, LB Clemson
  10. Mazi Smith, DT Michigan
  11. Tyjae Spears, RB Tulane
  12. D.J. Turner, DB Michigan
  13. Bryce Young, QB Alabama

Players with special eligibility.

  1. Israel Abanikanda, RB Pittsburgh
  2. Devon Achane, RB Texas A&M
  3. Jordan Addison, WR USC
  4. MJ Anderson, DE Iowa State
  5. Feliz Anudike-Uzomah, DE Kansas State
  6. Alex Austin, DB Oregon State
  7. Deonte Banks, DB Maryland
  8. Tank Bigsby, RB Auburn
  9. Kayshon Boutte, WR LSU
  10. Anthony Bradford, G LSU
  11. Brian Branch, DB Alabama
  12. Bryan Bresee, DT Clemson
  13. Jalen Carter, DT Georgia
  14. Gervon Dexter, DT Florida
  15. Josh Downs, WR North Carolina
  16. Zach Evans, RB Ole Miss
  17. Emmanuel Forbes, DB Mississippi State
  18. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB Alabama
  19. Christian Gonzalaz, DB Oregon
  20. Anton Harrison, OT Oklahoma
  21. Nick Herbig, LB Wisconsin
  22. Brandon Hill, DB Pittsburgh
  23. Jalin Hyatt, WR Tennessee
  24. Rakim Jarrett, WR Maryland
  25. Antonio Johnson, DB Texas A&M
  26. Quentin Johnston, WR TCU
  27. Broderick Jones, OT Georgia
  28. Jaylon Jones, DB Texas A&M
  29. Brandon Joseph, DB Notre Dame
  30. Calijah Kancey, DT Pittsburgh
  31. Tucker Kraft, TE South Dakota State
  32. Michael Mayer, TE Notre Dame
  33. Dewayne McBride, RB UAB
  34. Tanner McKee, QB Stanford
  35. Kendre Miller, RB TCU
  36. Marvin Mims, WR Oklahoma
  37. Cameron Mitchell, DB Northwestern
  38. Keaton Mitchell, RB East Carolina
  39. Myles Murphy, DE Clemson
  40. Lew Nichols, RB Central Michigan
  41. BJ Ojulari, DE LSU
  42. J-Min Pelley, DT Calgary (Canada)
  43. Clark Phillips, DB Utah
  44. Joey Porter, CB Penn State
  45. Anthony Richardson, QB Florida
  46. Eli Ricks, CB Alabama
  47. Kelee Ringo, CB Georgia
  48. Bijan Robinson, RB Texas
  49. Jaquelin Roy, DT LSU
  50. Drew Sanders, LB Arkansas
  51. Tyler Scott, WR Cincinnati
  52. Noah Sewell, LB Oregon
  53. Peter Skoronski, OT Northwestern
  54. Cam Smith, DB South Carolina
  55. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR Ohio State
  56. Brenton Strange, TE Penn State
  57. CJ Stroud, QB Ohio State
  58. Joseph Tippmann, C Wisconsin
  59. Rashad Torrence, DB Florida
  60. Sean Tucker, RB Syracuse
  61. Tuli Tuipulotu, DE USC
  62. Carrington Valentine, DB Kentucky
  63. Lukas Van Ness, DE Iowa
  64. Deuce Vaughn, RB Kansas State
  65. Darnell Washington, TE Georgia
  66. Parker Washington, WR Penn State
  67. Garrett Williams, DB Syracuse
  68. Colby Wooden, DE Auburn
  69. Luke Wypler, C Ohio State

Eligible without the need for special eligibility.

  1. Hank Bachmeier, QB Boise State
  2. Jahleel Billingsley, TE Texas
  3. Luke Musgrave, TE Oregon State
  4. Ainias Smith, WR Texas A&M

2023 NFL Draft: Underclassmen Tracker

by James Layton

It’s that time of the year again, when underclassmen start to declare for the NFL Draft. So far this season sixty-two players have submitted their declaration to enter the Draft. At this point in the year, it’s above average for the number of players to enter the draft.

We still have twenty-two days for prospects to declare for the NFL Draft.

Here is a breakdown for the past five drafts.
2022: 100
2021: 98
2020: 99
2019: 111
2018: 108

Entered the Draft

  1. Max Duggan, QB TCU
  2. Dallas Daniels, WR Jackson State
  3. Nick Tarburton, DE Penn State
  4. Devon Witherspoon, DB Illinois
  5. Sean Tucker, RB Syracuse
  6. Dewayne McBride, RB UAB
  7. Peter Skoronski, OT Northwestern
  8. Darnell Wright, OT Tennessee
  9. Aidan O’Connell, QB Purdue
  10. Jalin Hyatt, WR Tennessee
  11. Trenton Simpson, LB Clemson
  12. Rakim Jarrett, WR Maryland
  13. Myles Murphy, Edge Clemson
  14. Antonio Johnson, S Texas A&M
  15. Cedric Tillman, WR Tennessee
  16. Tank Bigsby, RB Auburn
  17. Clark Phillips III, CB Utah
  18. Tre Tucker, WR Cincinnati
  19. B.J. Ojulari, Edge LSU
  20. Parker Washington, WR Penn State
  21. Keeanu Benton, DL Wisconsin
  22. Josh Downs, WR North Carolina
  23. Joe Tippmann, C Wisconsin
  24. Isaiah Foskey, Edge Notre Dame
  25. Chris Rodriquez Jr, RB Kentucky
  26. Tanner McKee, QB Stanford
  27. Evan Hull, RB Northwestern
  28. Michael Mayer, TE Notre Dame
  29. Jay Ward, S LSU
  30. Sam James, WR West Virginia
  31. Drew Sanders, LB Arkansas
  32. Devon Achane, RB Arkansas
  33. Josh Whyle, TE Cincinnati
  34. Colby Wooden, DL Auburn
  35. Cameron Mitchell, CB Northwestern
  36. Luke Musgrave, TE Oregon State
  37. Anthony Richardson, QB Florida
  38. Jaxon Smith-Njiba, WR Ohio State
  39. Tank Dell, WR Houston
  40. Gervon Dexter, DL Florida
  41. Dontayvion Wicks, WR Virginia
  42. Christian Gonzalez, CB Oregon
  43. Cam Smith, CB South Carolina
  44. Tiyon Evans, RB Louisville
  45. Jeremy Lucien, CB Vanderbilt
  46. Zay Flowers, WR Boston College
  47. Dontay Demus, WR Maryland
  48. Kendell Brooks, S Kentucky
  49. Emmanuel Forbes, CB Mississippi State
  50. Justin Shorter, WR Florida
  51. Will Levis, QB Kentucky
  52. Joey Porter Jr, CB Penn State
  53. Anton Harrison, OT Oklahoma
  54. MJ Anderson, DL Iowa State
  55. Bryce Ford-Wheaton, WR West Virginia
  56. Kyu Blu Kelly, CB Stanford
  57. Jadon Haselward, WR Arkansas
  58. Daewood Davis, Western Kentucky
  59. Trey Palmer, WR Nebraska
  60. Tavion Thomas, RB Utah
  61. Ronnie Hickman, S Ohio State
  62. Tyree Wilson, Edge Utah

Returning to School

  1. Bo Nix, QB Oregon
  2. Kayshon Boutte, WR LSU
  3. Michael Penix Jr, QB Washington
  4. Olu Fashanu, OT Penn State

Reese’s Senior Bowl: 2023 Accepted Invites

by James Layton

It’s that time of the year when the Reese’s Senior Bowl start to send out the invites for their game. So far fifty-three players have accepted an invite to the game. Some of the players that have accepted an invite are Houston QB Clayton Tune, Michigan WR Ronnie Bell, Oregon OL Alex Forsyth, Texas Tech DL Tyree Wilson, and Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown.

Let’s get into the Accepted invites.

Quarterbacks
Tyson Bagent, Shepherd
Clayton Tune, Houston

Running Backs
Camerun Peoples, Appalachian State
Chris Rodriguez Jr, Kentucky
Chase Brown, Illinois
Roschon Johnson, Texas
Hunter Luepke, FB North Dakota State

Wide Receivers
Derius Davis, TCU
Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State
Jayden Reed, Michigan State
Jonathan Mingo, Ole Miss
Rashee Rice, SMU
Elijah Higgins, Stanford
Michael Wilson, Stanford
Andrei Iosivas, Princeton
Dontayvion Wicks, Virginia
Ronnie Bell, Michigan

Tight Ends
Luke Musgrave, Oregon State
Dalton Kincaid, Utah

Offensive Line
Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland
Cody Mauch, North Dakota State
Ryan Hayes, Michigan
Alex Forsyth, Oregon
Nick Saldiveri, Old Dominion
Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse
Steve Avila, TCU
McClendon Curtis, UT-Chattanooga
Blake Freeland, BYU

Defensive Line
Cameron Young, Mississippi State
Adetomiwa Adebawore, Northwestern
Dylan Horton, TCU
Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech
Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin
Siaki Ika, Baylor
Yaya Diaby, Louisville
Fabien Lovett, Florida State

Linebackers
Nick Hampton, Appalachian State
Eku Leota, Auburn
Aubrey Miller Jr, Jackson State
DeMarvion Overshown, Texas
Dorian Williams, Tulane
Owen Pappoe, Auburn
Will McDonald IV, Iowa State
Daiyan Henley, Washington State

Defensive Backs
Jammie Robinson, Florida State
Chamarri Conner, Virginia Tech
Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
Sydney Brown, Illinois
Jakorian Bennett, Maryland
Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford
Anthony Johnson, Virginia
Jartavius Martin, Illinois
Daniel Scott, California

Special Teams
Chad Ryland, PK Maryland
Bryce Baringer, PT Michigan State
Alex Ward, LS Cental Florida
Adam Korsak, PT Rutgers

Updated 2023 NFL Draft Order

by James Layton

Here is the updated 2023 draft order for the first round after Sunday’s games.

Let’s get into it.

  1. Texans (1-7-1)
  2. Raiders (2-7)
  3. Panthers (3-7)
  4. Eagles (3-7) from the Saints
  5. Jaguars (3-7)
  6. Bears (3-7)
  7. Seahawks (3-6) from the Broncos
  8. Lions (3-6) from the Rams
  9. Texans (3-6)
  10. Steelers (3-6)
  11. Lions (3-6)
  12. Falcons (4-6)
  13. Cardinals (4-6)
  14. Packers (4-6)
  15. Commanders (4-5)
  16. Colts (4-5-1)
  17. Chargers (5-4)
  18. Bengals (5-4)
  19. Buccaneers (5-5)
  20. Broncos (5-4) from the 49ers
  21. Patriots (5-4)
  22. Seahawks (6-4)
  23. Jets (6-3)
  24. Bills (6-3)
  25. Ravens (6-3)
  26. Titans (6-3)
  27. Cowboys (6-3)
  28. Giants (7-2)
  29. Dolphins (7-3) Forfeited Pick
  30. Vikings (8-1)
  31. Chiefs (7-2)
  32. Eagles (8-0)

Updated: 2023 NFL Draft Order

by James Layton

Here is the updated Draft order after week seven.

  1. Lions
  2. Texans
  3. Panthers
  4. Texans (From Browns)
  5. Seahawks (From Broncos)
  6. Eagles (From Saints)
  7. Steelers
  8. Jaguars
  9. Raiders
  10. Bears
  11. Falcons
  12. Dolphins (From 49ers)
  13. Buccaneers
  14. Commanders
  15. Cardinals
  16. Packers
  17. Patriots
  18. Colts
  19. Lions (From Rams)
  20. Seahawks
  21. Chargers
  22. Bengals
  23. Ravens
  24. Titans
  25. Jets
  26. Chiefs
  27. Cowboys
  28. Vikings
  29. Bills
  30. Giants
  31. Eagles

Steelers 2023 7-Round Mock Draft

by James Layton

This has been a tough season so far for the Steelers with a 2-5 record. The steelers have several needs, at this point this are the positions I can see being potently draft targets.

The Steelers definitely need help on both sides of the ball, but the defense needs the most help.

Let’s get into.

Round 1
Pick 7: Jalen Carter, DL Georgia

Round 2
Pick 37: Eli Ricks, CB Alabama

Round 3
Pick 68: Anton Harrison, OT Oklahoma

Round 4
Pick 103: Will McDonald IV, Edge Iowa State

Round 5
Traded to the Seahawks for CB Ahkello Witherspoon.

Round 6
Traded to the Broncos for OLB Malik Reed and a 7th Round Pick.

Round 7
Pick 202: Isreal Abanikanda, RB Pittsburgh
Pick 223: TJ Bass, OT Oregon

Draft Prospects Steelers Fans Should Watch

by James Layton

With the 2023 NFL Draft 194 days away. It’s never too early to get to know some of the top players to watch in the coming months. This season has been going like most fan would have expected. But that’s why we need to get a familiar with the players who could be wearing black n’ gold next season.

These are the players that I’ve been watching the past couple of weeks. And are also ones that could have an impact next season on this team.

Let’s get into it.

Penn State
Mitchell Tinsley, WR
Parker Washington, WR
Joey Porter Jr, CB
Curtis Jacobs, LB
KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR
PJ Mustipher, DL

Alabama
Will Anderson Jr, Edge
Henry To’o To’o, LB
Jordan Battle, S
Brian Branch, S
Eli Ricks, CB
Tyler Harrell, WR
Javion Cohen, IOL
Emil Ekiyor Jr, IOL
Tyler Steen, OT
Malachi Moore, CB
Justin Eboigbe, DL
Darrian Dalcourt, IOL
DJ Dales, DL
Chris Braswell, LB

Tennessee
Cedric Tllman, WR
Darnell Wright, OT
Tyler Baron, Edge
Byron Young, Edge

Texas A&M
Antonio Johnson, S
Layden Robinson, IOL
Ainias Smith, WR
Devon Achane, RB
Jaylon Jones, CB
Demani Richardson, S
Myles Jones, CB

Georgia
Keele Ringo, CB
Broderick Jones, OT
Nolan Smith, Edge
Christopher Smith, S
Robert Beal Jr, Edge
Sedrick Van Pran, IOL
Tykee Smith, S
Kenny McIntosh, RB
Warren Ericson, IOL
Ladd McConley, WR

Texas
DeMarvion Overshown, LB
Moro Ojomo, DL
Keondre Coburn, DL
Alfred Collins, DL

Iowa State
Xavier Hutchinson, WR
Will McDonald IV, Edge

USC
Jordan Addison, WR
Andrew Vorhees, IOL
Tull Tuipulotu, DL
Travis Dye, RB
Gary Bryant Jr, WR
Courtland Ford, OT

Michigan
Cornelius Johnson, WR
Mazi Smith, DL
DJ Turner, CB
Ronnie Bell, WR
Blake Corum, RB
Gemon Green, CB
Olusegun Oluwatimi, IOL
Ryan Hyes, OT
RJ Moten, S
Eyabi Anoma, Edge
Roman Wilson, WR

Draft Prospects to Watch in Today’s Games Week 2

by James Layton

This a good week to get a good look at some of the Quarterback prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Four of the top ten Quarterbacks are going against some good defenses.

Some of the players I really want to get a better look at this week are DL Calijah Kancy (Pittsburgh), QB Hendon Hooker (Tennessee), Edge Will McDonald (Iowa State), and Safety Demani Richardson.

Let’s get in to the Prospects.

Appalachian State @ Texas A&M

Appalachian State

  • Nick Hampton, LB
  • Steven Jones Jr, CB
  • Camerun Peoples, RB

Texas A&M

  • Myles Jones, CB
  • Demani Richardson, S
  • Ainias Smith, WR

#24 Tennessee @ #17 Pittsburgh

Tennessee

  • Jeremy Banks, LB
  • Jerome Carvin, OL
  • Princeton Fant, TE
  • Trevon Flowers, S
  • Hendon Hooker, QB
  • Cedric Tillman, WR
  • Darnell Wright, OL
  • Byron Young, Edge

Pittsburgh

  • Habakkuk Baldonado, Edge
  • Sirvocea Dennis, LB
  • Marcus Minor, OL
  • Kedon Slovis, QB
  • Carter Warren, OT
  • Marquis Williams, CB
  • MJ Devonshire, CB
  • John Morgan III, DE
  • Calijah Kancy, DT
  • Bangally Kamara, LB
  • Israel Abanikada, RB
  • Jared Wayne, WR
  • Bub Means, WR
  • Konata Mumfield, WR

#25 Houston @ Texas Tech

Houston

  • KeSean Carter, WR
  • Nathaniel Dell, WR
  • Donovan Mutin, LB
  • Gervarrius Owens, S
  • Derek Parish, FB
  • Clayton Tune, QB

Texas Tech

  • Adrian Frye, S
  • Reggie Pearson Jr, S
  • Tyler Shough, QB
  • SaRodorick Thompson, RB
  • Tyree Wilson, Edge

Iowa State @ Iowa

Iowa State

  • Trevor Downing, OL
  • Xavier Hutchinson, WR
  • Anthony Johnson Jr, S
  • Will McDonald IV, Edge
  • Jared Rus, FB

Iowa

  • Seth Benson, LB
  • Jack Campbell, LB
  • Sam LaPorta, TE
  • Kaevon Merriweather, S
  • Riley Moss, CB
  • Spencer Petras, QB
  • Monte Pottebaum, FB

#20 Kentucky @ #12 Florida

Kentucky

  • Brenden Bates, TE
  • Kenneth Horsey, OL
  • Jacquez Jones, LB
  • Will Levis, QB
  • Tashawn Manning, OL
  • Tayvion Robinson, WR
  • Chris Rodriquez Jr, RB
  • DeAndre Square, LB
  • Keaton Upshaw, TE
  • Jordan Wright, LB

Florida

  • Anthony Richardson, QB
  • Brenton Cox Jr, Edge
  • Trey Dean III, S
  • Richard Gouraige, OL
  • Ventrell Miller, LB
  • Justin Shorter, WR
  • O’Cyrus Torrence, OL

#10 USC @ Stanford

USC

  • Mekhi Blackmon, CB
  • Terrell Bynum, WR
  • Travis Dye, RB
  • Shane Lee, LB
  • Brett Neilon, OL
  • Andrew Vorhees, OL

Stanford

  • Elijah Higgins, WR
  • Kyu Blu Kelly, CB
  • Jacob Mangum-Farrar, LB
  • Walter Rouse, OL
  • Kendall Williamson, S
  • Michael Wilson, WR

Prospects Steelers Fans Should Watch Today

by James Layton

There are a lot of talented prospects that are playing today that would be a good fit for the Steelers. The Steelers biggest needs are as no surprise Offensive Linemen and Inside Linebacker.

Today’s games have a large number of top talents at the Offensive Line positions. Some names included are Peter Skoronski (Northwestern), Boderick Jones (Georgia), Anton Harrison (Oklahoma), and O’Cyrus Torrence (Florida).

Let’s get into to the prospects.

Offensive Tackles

  • Parris Johnson Jr, Ohio State
  • Peter Skoronski, Northwestern
  • Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse
  • Boderick Jones, Georgia
  • Anton Harrison, Oklahoma
  • Connor Galvin, Baylor

Interior Offensive Line

  • O’Cyrus Torrence, G Florida
  • Emil Ekioy Jr, G Alabama
  • Andrew Vorhees, G USC
  • Matthew Bedford, G Indiana
  • Layden Robinson, G Texas A&M
  • Sedrick Van Parn, C Georgia
  • Ricky Stromberg, C Arkansas
  • Jarrett Patterson, C Notre Dame
  • Alex Forsyth, C Oregon

Edge

  • Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame
  • Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington
  • Will McDonald IV, Iowa State
  • Derick Hall, Auburn
  • Brenton Cox Jr, Florida

Inside Linebacker

  • Henry To’o To’o, Alabama
  • Justin Flowe, Oregon
  • Ivan Pace Jr, Cincinnati
  • Owen Pappoe, Auburn
  • DeShawn Pace, Cincinnati
  • Bumper Pool, Arkansas
  • Jack Campbell, Iowa

Cornerbacks

  • Kelee Ringo, Georgia
  • Clark Phillips II, Utah
  • Cam Smith, South Carolina
  • Malachi Moore, Alabama
  • Eli Ricks, Alabama
  • Garrett Williams, Syracuse

Safeties

  • Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame
  • Jordan Battle, Alabama
  • Jalen Catalon, Arkansas
  • Trey Dean III, Florida
  • Rashad Torrence, Florida

Draft Prospects to Watch in Today’s Games

by James Layton

There is a ton of good games for today, but I picked out a few games that will offer a good look at some of the top prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft.

Here are the games.

  • Cincinnati @ Arkansas 3:30 pm EST
  • Oregon @ Georgia 3:30 pm EST
  • Notre Dame @ Ohio State 7:30 pm EST

Let’s get into the prospects.

Cincinnati @ Arkansas

Cincinnati

  • Jowon Briggs, DL
  • Ben Bryant, QB
  • Arquon Bush, CB
  • Ja’Von Hicks, S
  • Lorenz Metz, OL
  • Leonard Taylor, TE
  • Tre Tucker, WR
  • Josh Whyle, TE

Arkansas

  • Simeon Blair, S
  • Latavious Brini, S
  • Trey Knox, TE
  • Bumper Pool, LB
  • Ricky Stromberg, OL
  • Dalton Wagner, OL
  • Zach Williams, Edge

Oregon @ Georgia

Oregon

  • Brandon Dorlus, DL
  • Alex Forsyth, OL
  • DJ Johnson, Edge
  • Steven Jones, OL
  • Bo Nix, QB

Georgia

  • Jalen Carter, DL
  • Robert Beal Jr, Edge
  • Stetson Bennett, QB
  • Warren Ericson, OL
  • Kearis Jackson, WR
  • Kenny McIntosh, RB
  • Nolan Smith, Edge
  • Christopher Smith, S
  • Kelee Ringo, CB
  • Broderick Jones, OT

Notre Dame @ Ohio State

Notre Dame

  • Isaiah Foskey, Edge
  • Cam Hart, CB
  • Brandon Joseph, S
  • Braden Lenzy, WR
  • Josh Lugg, OL
  • Jarrett Patterson, C
  • Michael Mayer, TE

Ohio State

  • Cameron Brown, CB
  • Jerron Cage, DL
  • Tyler Friday, DL
  • Zach Harrison, Edge
  • Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Edge
  • Dawand Jones, OL
  • Matthew Jones, OL
  • Josh Proctor, S
  • Taron Vincent, DL
  • Jaxon Smith-Njiba, WR
  • C.J. Stroud, QB
  • Parris Johnson Jr, OT
  • Chip Trayanum, LB
  • Noah Ruggles, K