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2023 NFL mock draft: CJ Stroud, Will Anderson top a loaded first round

By Sayre Bedinger

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter vs. the Utah Utes at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022.Syndication The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter vs. the Utah Utes at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022.Syndication The Columbus Dispatch /
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2023 NFL mock draft
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 01: Tight end Michael Mayer #87 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after a touchdown during the first half of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cowboys defeated the Fighting Irish 37-35. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /

2023 NFL mock draft, 15th overall pick

Miami Dolphins: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

player. Pick Analysis. Michael Mayer. Notre Dame. 15. 59. Scouting Report. TE

After franchise tagging Mike Gesicki in the 2022 offseason, are the Miami Dolphins planning on keeping the former Penn State star around long-term?

Do they really want to invest a ton of money in him after signing Tyreek Hill to a record-setting contract and bringing in free agent Cedrick Wilson?

Maybe.

If not, Notre Dame’s Michael Mayer would be a fascinating option for Mike McDaniel’s offense.

Mayer had over 800 yards receiving and seven touchdowns last year for the Irish. No FBS tight end has more catches since 2020 than this guy.

2023 NFL mock draft, 16th overall pick

New England Patriots: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern

47. Pick Analysis. OT. Northwestern. Peter Skoronski. player. Scouting Report. 16

The New England Patriots took Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

They followed that selection with Cole Strange, an interior lineman out of Chattanooga, in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

In the 2023 NFL Draft, they keep getting help and protection for their young franchise QB up front.

Peter Skoronski will be highly regarded by the Patriots playing for Pat Fitzgerald at Northwestern and would be an immediate starter for them at tackle or guard.

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