2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bears land a haul in trade-filled first-round mock
By Randy Gurzi
OT. 56. Pick Analysis. Oklahoma. Anton Harrison. 26. player. Scouting Report
26. Cincinnati Bengals: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
Even with the addition of La’el Collins, the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line has been a mess. Joe Burrow was sacked 41 times and while that’s an improvement from the 51 in 2021, it’s still a problem. And while Collins improved as the season went along, Jonah Williams had his worst year as a pro.
Here, they elect to go with Anton Harrison who can take over at left tackle. He would be an upgrade over Williams, but his addition doesn’t mean they have to give up on him. Williams could still battle with Collins for the job on the right side, which could bring the best out of both of them. And if push comes to shove, Collins also has experience at guard.
In the end, having more linemen is a good thing for the Bengals who need to figure something out before they get Burrow injured again.
Scouting Report. EDGE. LSU. 27. player. Pick Analysis. B.J. Ojulari. 60
27. Minnesota Vikings: B.J. Ojulari, EDGE, LSU
The Minnesota Vikings offense took a step forward this season but their defense went in a different direction. With their first pick in this mock draft, they elect to add to the defensive side of the ball with B.J. Ojulari from LSU.
Ojulari, who is the younger brother of New York Giants EDGE Azeez Ojulari, would be on the same defensive line as another LSU standout Danielle Hunter. There was a time when Minnesota had one of the best pass rushes in the NFL and they could be trending in the right direction again after this selection.