2023 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks return to power in way too early mock

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws during the spring football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on April 16, 2022.Ncaa Football Ohio State Spring Game
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws during the spring football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on April 16, 2022.Ncaa Football Ohio State Spring Game /
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2023 NFL Mock Draft
2023 NFL mock draft; Notre Dame’s Michael Mayer (87) reaches out to score a touchdown against Oklahoma State during the 2022 Playstation Fiesta Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune-USA TODAY Sports /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. TE. Michael Mayer. player. 56. Notre Dame. 31

31. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

The Cincinnati Bengals were so close to winning it all in 2021 and they should be even better this coming season. They added a lot of help to the offensive line in free agency and then picked up Dax Hill and Cam Taylor-Britt to help their secondary — followed by Zachary Taylor who is an underrated 3-tech.

Looking forward to 2023, they can use more help at tight end, which is why they add Michael Mayer from Cincinnati here. Mayer had 71 receptions for 840 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore — which came after putting up 450 yards off 42 receptions as a freshman.

He’s one of the better pass-catching tight ends in the nation and should be another nice addition to an already dangerous Cincy passing attack.

Scouting Report. LB. . 32. 50. Pick Analysis. Henry To'o To'o. player

32. Detroit Lions (via Los Angeles Rams): Henry To’o To’o, LB, Alabama

In two seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers, Henry To’o To’o had 140 tackles and one pick before heading to Alabama. In his first season with the Tide, he had 111 tackles and four sacks. He’s incredibly smart, instinctive, and has the speed and strength to be a star at the next level.

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Here, he lands with the Lions who still have another pick owed to them by the Los Angeles Rams from the Matthew Stafford trade.