2023 NFL Mock Draft: Aaron Rodgers part of blockbuster trade in Round 1
By Randy Gurzi
Utah. Dalton Kincaid. Pick Analysis. TE. 18. player. 50. Scouting Report
18. Detroit Lions: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
After trading away T.J. Hockenson, the Detroit Lions bring in another first-round tight end as they add Dalton Kincaid from Utah. Much like Hockenson, Kincaid is someone who has seen his stock continue to rise the farther we get into scouting the class.
He’s still very raw after spending just one season playing football in high school. However, he’s a former basketball standout that has been able to take that athleticism to the football field and thrive. He’s a nightmare to try and stop in the passing game and had 70 receptions for 890 yards and eight touchdowns in his final season.
While Kincaid will be known for his work as a receiver, he’s still no slouch when it comes to blocking. He won’t be a third tackle by any means, but he’s also not a liability — which is all you need sometimes.
Bijan Robinson. 19. 48. Pick Analysis. Texas. player. Scouting Report. RB
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Well, Tom Brady retired. Again.
He says it’s for good this time but even if it’s not, it was highly unlikely the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were bringing him back. Instead, they’ll surely see what it would take to move up but in the end, they might be willing to allow Kyle Trask to compete with a veteran free agent signing.
With that being the case, they use the No. 19 pick on Texas running back Bijan Robinson. They did just add Rachaad White in the third round last season but Robinson is a transcendent star and can carry the offense on his back when the passing game falters.