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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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Apr 16, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arik Gilbert (14) runs with the ball during the Georgia Bulldogs Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Georgia. player. 35. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. TE. Arik Gilbert. 17

2023 NFL mock draft, 17th overall pick

Tennessee Titans: Arik Gilbert, TE, Georgia

With A.J. Brown and Julio Jones out, the Tennessee Titans passing attack will look much different in 2022. The key to their success — or failure — will fall on the shoulders of rookie Treylon Burks. Of course, even if he has success, the Titans will need more help in the passing game, which leads to the selection of Arik Gilbert from Georgia.

Gilbert lined up at both tight end and wide receiver for the LSU Tigers but now heads to the Georgia Bulldogs for his redshirt sophomore season. His ability to line up as a tight end but also go out wide helps him tremendously in the passing game and the Titans can surely use a 6-foot-5 248-pounder who can catch the ball with ease.

EDGE. 18. Pick Analysis. Georgia. Nolan Smith. player. 10. Scouting Report

2023 NFL mock draft, 18th overall pick

Houston Texans (via Cleveland Browns): Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia

There’s a reason Georgia won it all in 2021 and is a favorite again this year — they’re insanely talented. Even after sending a slew of defensive players to the NFL in Round 1, they send more than one again in this draft.

Here, it’s Nolan Smith getting the call as the Houston Texans make their second selection in this mock. Smith is a little on the thin side at 6-foot-3 and 235-pounds but recorded 4.5 sacks in a rotational role as a junior. As long as he can add a little muscle and continue to develop, he should be an early pick this coming season.

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