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2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Tight End Rankings

by Barb Layton

This is the first list of top 10 Tight Ends. I see several very promising tight ends coming out in the draft this year.

Let’s get started:

  1. Michael Mayer, Notre Dame
  2. Luke Musgrave, Oregon State
  3. Darnell Washington, Georgia
  4. Dalton Kincaid, Utah
  5. Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan
  6. Cameron Latu, Alabama
  7. Davis Allen, Clemson
  8. Sam Laporta, Iowa
  9. Josh Whyle, Cincinnati
  10. Tucker Kraft, South Dakota State

2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Wide Receiver Rankings

by James Layton

I am on my 3rd position rankings. Wide receivers are probably my favorite to watch and evaluate. So, I will probably change my mind a few times between now and the draft depending on how the combine and pro days progress.

Let’s get started:

  1. Quentin Johnson, TCU
  2. Zay Flowers, Boston College
  3. Jordan Addison, USC
  4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State
  5. Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee
  6. Parker Washington, Penn State
  7. Josh Downs, North Carolina
  8. Nathaniel Dell, Houston
  9. Rome Odunze, Washington
  10. Rashee Rice, SMU

2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Running Back Rankings

by Barb Layton

I love ranking players each and every year. I have always liked offense, especially running backs and wide receivers. This is my first of the rankings. I will do another one after the combine and then again after pro days.

So, let’s get started with my rankings:

  1. Bijan Robinson, Texas
  2. Blake Corum, Michigan
  3. Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama
  4. Zach Charbonnet, UCLA
  5. Sean Tucker, Syracuse
  6. Devon Achane, Texan A&M
  7. Keaton Mitchell, East Carolina
  8. Roschon Johnson, Texas
  9. Kenore Miller, TCU
  10. Tank Bigsby, Auburn

Official 2023 NFL Draft Order

by James Layton

With the Super Bowl finally over, the offseason has officially begun. Now we have a complete draft order for the first round.

This year are only thirty-one draft picks, because the dolphins forfeited their pick.

Let’s get into the draft order.

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

2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Quarterbacks Rankings

by Barb Layton

This is my first position rankings for the year. I am thinking the quarterbacks may be better than I thought before I watched some of them.

So here is my first list:

  1. CJ Stroud, Ohio State
  2. Bryce Young, Alabama
  3. Will Levis, Kentucky
  4. Anthony Richardson, Florida
  5. Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
  6. Jaren Hall, BYU
  7. Cameron Ward, Washington State
  8. Tanner McKee, Stanford
  9. Jake Haener, Fresno State
  10. Clayton Tune, Houston

2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Running Backs

by James Layton

I really like the depth of this year’s running back class. With the league going with a more balance offense and running the ball more, we might get a few backs drafted with in the top 50 picks.

The senior bowl really highlighted the depth this year. Tulane’s Tyjae Spears really improved his draft stock this past week.

Let’s get into the rankings.

  1. Bijan Robinson, Texas
  2. Jahmry Gibbs, Alabama
  3. Zach Charbonnett, UCLA
  4. Israel Abanikanda, Pittsburgh
  5. Zach Evans, Ole Miss
  6. Devin Achane, Texas A&M
  7. Kenny McIntosh, Georgia
  8. Tyjae Spears, Tulane
  9. Tank Bigsby, Auburn
  10. Chase Brown, Illinois

A couple of names that were so close to making this list are Oklahoma’s Eric Gray and Texas Roschon Johnson.

Let me know how you would have ranked them.

If you like what you see. Here are February’s top Quarterbacks. 2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Quarterback Rankings

2023 NFL Draft: February Top 10 Quarterback Rankings

by James Layton

This is starting to look like an ok draft class for quarterbacks. My Rankings have changed a little bit following the Senior Bowl. I have three players make my top ten that weren’t ranked before.

Let’s get into the rankings.

  1. C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
  2. Bryce Young, Alabama
  3. Will Levis, Kentucky
  4. Anthony Richardson, Florida
  5. Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
  6. Tanner McKee, Stanford
  7. Jake Haener, Fresno State
  8. Jarren Hall, BYU
  9. Clayton Tune, Houston
  10. Tyson Bagent, Shepherd

I was really impressed watching Tyson Bagent’s film this past week, and his film from the senior bowl. Stanford’s Tanner Mckee has moved up also. If the draft was this week, I could see him being an early pick in Day 2.

2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl: Prospects to Watch for The Steelers

by James Layton

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is finally here, this is where the draft begins. Today I’m going to be watching these players that have a good chance to be on the Steelers big board.

There are a few on this list that are going to be moving up several boards after today. Just a couple to keep an eye on running back Tyjae Spears (Tulane) and wide receiver Jayden Reed (Michigan State).

Let’s get into the players.

National Team

Offense
Ronnie Bell, WR Michigan
Josh Whyle, TE Cincinnati
Dawand Jones, OT Ohio State
Blake Freeland, OT BYU
Jayden Reed, WR Michigan State

Defense
Keeanu Benton, DT Wisconsin
Isaiah Foskey, EDGE Notre Dame
Daiyan Henley, LB Washington State
Kyu Blu Kelly, CB Stanford
Riley Moss, CB Iowa

American Team

Offense
Tyjae Spears, RB Tulane
Xavier Hutchinson, WR Iowa State
Derius Davis, WR TCU
Darnell Wright, OT Tennessee
O’Cyrus Torrence, G Florida

Defense
Zachh Pickens, DL South Carolina
Will McDonald IV, EDGE Iowa State
SirVocea Dennis, LB Pittsburgh
Tyrique Stevens, CB Miami (FL)
Jay Ward, DB LSU

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