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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Atlanta Falcons land C.J. Stroud

By Randy Gurzi

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the Rose Bowl against the Utah Utes in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022.Syndication The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the Rose Bowl against the Utah Utes in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022.Syndication The Columbus Dispatch /
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Sep 11, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) in action during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the California Golden Bears at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

WR. TCU. Quentin Johnston. 25. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 46

25. Indianapolis Colts: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU

The Indianapolis Colts added Matt Ryan in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons and his arrival should instantly improve their passing game — and will be a major plus for young wideout Michael Pittman. They also brought in Alec Pierce, but if they really want to make the most out of Ryan’s final seasons in the league, they should load up on receivers.

They do this by bringing in Quentin Johnson from TCU. He’s a 6-foot-4, 193-pounder who averages 20.4 yards per reception. That kind of speed can really open up an offense.

EDGE. Zach Harrison. player. 26. 123. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Ohio State

26. Dallas Cowboys: Zach Harrison, EDGE, Ohio State

Randy Gregory left the Dallas Cowboys when they botched negotiations with him, but in the end, this could be a good thing for them. Gregory is a good pass rusher but is far from consistent and has never had more than six sacks in a season. On top of that, he hasn’t been super durable, so it might be for the best they didn’t pay him top dollar.

That doesn’t mean they have the answer on the edge. DeMarcus Lawrence is still doing his job on the left side but is getting up there in age. Sam Williams could be a developmental player on the right and now they add Zach Harrison as someone who can spell Lawrence and eventually be his replacement.

Harrison is still developing as a pass rusher but is already solid against the run, something Lawrence does a good job with as well.

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