2023 NFL Mock Draft: Aaron Rodgers part of blockbuster trade in Round 1
By Randy Gurzi
56. OT. Oklahoma. Anton Harrison. 28. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
28. Cincinnati Bengals: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
Ahead of the 2022 season, the Cincinnati Bengals re-made their offensive line. If possible, it might have gotten worse.
La’el Collins looked lost for the first half of the season and Jonah Williams isn’t a top-flight left tackle. Throw in some injuries and Joe Burrow was destroyed all game in their loss to Kansas City in the AFC Championship Game.
Overall, their roster is still elite — they nearly made their second Super Bowl in a row — but they have to get this line figured out. That’s why they add Anton Harrison from Oklahoma. He’s the most experienced tackle in the class and while he might not be the most dominant, he can get the job done and can fill in either at left or right tackle.
player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. EDGE. B.J. Ojulari. 29. 15. LSU
29. New Orleans Saints: (via San Francisco 49ers through Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos): B.J. Ojulari, EDGE, LSU
This pick has already been through the wringer. First, it went from the 49ers to the Dolphins who then traded it to the Denver Broncos in exchange for Bradley Chubb. Recently, it was part of the deal for Sean Payton to be able to join the Broncos as their head coach.
In this mock, the Saints keep the selection and bring in B.J. Ojulari from LSU — keeping him in-state. He might be best suited for a 3-4 outside linebacker but Dennis Allen is a good enough coach that he can use a talented pass rusher no matter what the “ideal” fit is.
New Orleans will need some help as well with Marcus Davenport hitting free agency and Cam Jordan on the wrong side of 30.