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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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2023 NFL Mock Draft
Dec 30, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Josh Downs (11) catches the ball in the second quarter during the 2021 Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

WR. North Carolina. Josh Downs. 29. player. Pick Analysis. 49. Scouting Report

29. Green Bay Packers: Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina

After trading away Davante Adams, the Green Bay Packers put all their hope in Christian Watson as the No. 1 wide receiver. The North Dakota State product has the size, speed, and skill to hold the job down but he has yet to play against the best competition on a regular basis.

Even if he does prove to be a good replacement, the Packers need more receivers — and they should stop waiting until Round 2 or later. That’s why they finally address the spot with their first pick, bringing in Josh Downs from North Carolina State.

Downs might be just 5-10 and 180-pounds but he catches absolutely everything that comes his way. He’s also a monster in the slot as he caught 95 of his 101 passes from there according to PFF.

Joey Porter, Jr. . 30. player. 124. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. CB. Penn State

30. Kansas City Chiefs: Joey Porter, Jr., CB, Penn State

The secondary for the Kansas City Chiefs has improved over recent years but they still play in the toughest passing division in the NFL with the Chargers, Broncos, and Raiders joining them in the AFC West. That’s why they go for another cornerback here, bringing in Joey Porter, Jr. from Penn State.

At 6-foot-2 and 195-pounds, he has the size to play on the outside. He has just one career interception but he also doesn’t get challenged much due to his ability to stay with his man.

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