2023 NFL mock draft: Cowboys, Falcons make massive trades up
16. Washington Commanders: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 16. 58. TE. Notre Dame. Michael Mayer
The Washington Commanders didn’t just bring in Eric Bieniemy to run the offense without a full complement of weapons, did they? Well, they apparently aren’t going to try to trade this pick for Lamar Jackson, but short of that, they are definitely all-in on the offensive personnel they have.
Whether the Commanders plan on putting Jacoby Brissett out there, or whether they are actually giving someone like Sam Howell a shot in 2023, I think he’s going to need another weapon at the tight end position. I’m not sure what you can really count on from Logan Thomas going forward and adding someone like Michael Mayer here would be fantastic.
Nobody’s expecting anyone to be Travis Kelce in this offense, but obviously, Eric Bieniemy has a lot of experience making the quarterback’s life easier with an outstanding tight end. Mayer can be that outlet for whoever is under center for the Commanders.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
Pick Analysis. Joey Porter Jr.. 17. 55. Scouting Report. CB. Penn State. player
How could there be a more perfect pick in this draft?
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafting Joey Porter’s kid would be poetic. It might even bring some people to tears.
The only downside is that cornerbacks can’t wear no. 55. Oh well.
As much as this pick would appeal to the fan base and be a cool news story, it’s honestly just a really good and logical fit for everyone. There is a bit of an overhaul happening in the Pittsburgh secondary these days and Patrick Peterson is currently the centerpiece at the CB position.
They need to get younger here.