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NFL 2023 draft simulator

Big Uglies! Did someone say we need Big Uglies?

  • 17.
    Broderick Jones
    OT Georgia

  • 32.
    Dawand Jones
    OT Ohio State

  • 49.
    Mazi Smith
    DT Michigan

  • 80.
    Jaylon Jones
    CB Texas A&M

  • 120.
    Dontayvion Wicks
    WR Virginia

  • 236.
    Bumper Pool
    LB Arkansas

  • 243.
    Robert Beal
    EDGE Georgia
 
Traded back one spot at 17 to get a 5th and a 6th

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18.
Peter Skoronski
OT Northwestern
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32.
Drew Sanders
LB Arkansas

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49.
Siaki Ika
DT Baylor

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80.
Jaylon Jones
CB Texas A&M

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120.
Olusegun Oluwatimi
OC Michigan

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154.
Parker Washington
WR Penn State
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183.
Ali Gaye
EDGE LSU
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236.
Viliami Fehoko
EDGE San Jose State

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243.
Cory Durden
DT NC State
 
here's a realistic draft with Tomlin influence...

17. Broderick Jones, T, Georgia
32. O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
49. Kayson Boutte, WR, LSU
80. Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina
120. Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina
236. Cameron Mitchell, CB, Northwestern
243. Robert Beal, LB, Georgia
 
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    25.
    O'Cyrus Torrence
    OG Florida
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    32.
    Anton Harrison
    OT Oklahoma

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    49.
    John Michael Schmitz
    OC Minnesota

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    57.
    Andre Carter II
    EDGE Army
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    87.
    Jack Campbell
    LB Iowa
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    119.
    Byron Young
    DT Alabama
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    120.
    Jammie Robinson
    S Florida State

  • PIT

    236.
    Michael Jefferson
    WR Louisiana
 
here's one we may like...

22. Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
*Traded with Baltimore, to get every ******* one of their draft picks this season - 22, 86, 125, 159, 200*
32. O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
49. Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor
80. Jaelyn Duncan, T, Maryland
86. Cody Mauch, T, North Dakota State
120. Keondre Coburn, DL, Texas
125. Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford
159. Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State
200. Ricky Stromberg, C, Arkansas
236. Wanya Morris, T, Oklahoma
243. Carlton Martial, LB, Troy
 
here's one we may like...

22. Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
*Traded with Baltimore, to get every ******* one of their draft picks this season - 22, 86, 125, 159, 200*
32. O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
49. Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor
80. Jaelyn Duncan, T, Maryland
86. Cody Mauch, T, North Dakota State
120. Keondre Coburn, DL, Texas
125. Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford
159. Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State
200. Ricky Stromberg, C, Arkansas
236. Wanya Morris, T, Oklahoma
243. Carlton Martial, LB, Troy
I like the plan, I like the players, but I see a lot of redundance haha. You could have got an ILB earlier and an Edge for depth
 
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    17.
    Brian Branch
    S Alabama

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    32.
    Peter Skoronski
    OT Northwestern

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    49.
    Darnell Wright
    OT Tennessee

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    89.
    Keeanu Benton
    DT Wisconsin
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    120.
    Daiyan Henley
    LB Washington State

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    128.
    Riley Moss
    CB Iowa
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    236.
    Jeremy Banks
    LB Tennessee
 
  • Broderick Jones
    OT Georgia

  • PIT

    32.
    Jalin Hyatt
    WR Tennessee

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    49.
    John Michael Schmitz
    OC Minnesota

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    80.
    Calijah Kancey
    DT Pittsburgh

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    120.
    Andrew Vorhees
    OG USC

  • PIT

    236.
    Keondre Coburn
    DT Texas

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    243.
    Derek Parish
    EDGE Houston

BOOM
 
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    17.
    Peter Skoronski
    OT Northwestern

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    35.
    Siaki Ika
    DT Baylor
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    49.
    JL Skinner
    S Boise State

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    80.
    Kyu Blu Kelly
    CB Stanford

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    108.
    Will McDonald IV
    EDGE Iowa State
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    120.
    Andrew Vorhees
    OG USC

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    195.
    PJ Mustipher
    DT Penn State
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    236.
    Tommy DeVito
    QB Illinois
I listened to the one who was once called Cope
 
  • Peter Skoronski
    OT Northwestern

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    32.
    Jalin Hyatt
    WR Tennessee

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    49.
    John Michael Schmitz
    OC Minnesota

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    80.
    Calijah Kancey
    DT Pittsburgh

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    120.
    Keeanu Benton
    DT Wisconsin

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    236.
    Keondre Coburn
    DT Texas

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    243.
    Derek Parish
    EDGE Houston
 
Who's the pick at 1.17 if the following prospects are all off the board?
Peter Skoronski, OT
Paris Johnson, OT
Broderick Jones, OT (or whoever you have as your No. 3 OT)
Brian Bresee, DL
Lukas Van Ness, DL
Christian Gonzalez, CB
Devon Witherspoon, CB
Joey Porter Jr., CB
Brian Branch, S
 
Who's the pick at 1.17 if the following prospects are all off the board?
Peter Skoronski, OT
Paris Johnson, OT
Broderick Jones, OT (or whoever you have as your No. 3 OT)
Brian Bresee, DL
Lukas Van Ness, DL
Christian Gonzalez, CB
Devon Witherspoon, CB
Joey Porter Jr., CB
Brian Branch, S
For me Cam or Addison
 
Who's the pick at 1.17 if the following prospects are all off the board?
Peter Skoronski, OT
Paris Johnson, OT
Broderick Jones, OT (or whoever you have as your No. 3 OT)
Brian Bresee, DL
Lukas Van Ness, DL
Christian Gonzalez, CB
Devon Witherspoon, CB
Joey Porter Jr., CB
Brian Branch, S
17 is a perfect place to trade back a bit. in that scenario, I would hope the jump back to mid 20s. I know it takes a wil ing partner.
 
I could live with this. A lot of athleticism with the first 3 picks.
  • Peter Skoronski
    OT Northwestern

  • 32.
    Trenton Simpson
    LB Clemson

  • 49.
    Mazi Smith
    DT Michigan

  • 80.
    Eli Ricks
    CB Alabama

  • 120.
    Jayden Reed
    WR Michigan State

  • 236.
    Viliami Fehoko
    EDGE San Jose State

  • 243.
    T.J. Bass
    OG Oregon
 
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    28.
    O'Cyrus Torrence
    OG Florida
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    32.
    Anton Harrison
    OT Oklahoma

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    49.
    John Michael Schmitz
    OC Minnesota

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    60.
    Christopher Smith
    S Georgia
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    95.
    Mazi Smith
    DT Michigan
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    120.
    Keeanu Benton
    DT Wisconsin

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    122.
    SirVocea Dennis
    LB Pittsburgh
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    236.
    Kemari Averett
    TE Bethune Cookman

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    243.
    Keondre Coburn
    DT Texas
I went trade crazy and trench crazy.
 
Who's the pick at 1.17 if the following prospects are all off the board?
Peter Skoronski, OT
Paris Johnson, OT
Broderick Jones, OT (or whoever you have as your No. 3 OT)
Brian Bresee, DL
Lukas Van Ness, DL
Christian Gonzalez, CB
Devon Witherspoon, CB
Joey Porter Jr., CB
Brian Branch, S
 
Who's the pick at 1.17 if the following prospects are all off the board?
Peter Skoronski, OT
Paris Johnson, OT
Broderick Jones, OT (or whoever you have as your No. 3 OT)
Brian Bresee, DL
Lukas Van Ness, DL
Christian Gonzalez, CB
Devon Witherspoon, CB
Joey Porter Jr., CB
Brian Branch, S

That's a very possible but very ****** scenario. I agree with blitz and ideally we should trade back a few spots and see how the board falls, in theory if all those players are gone it means a couple of QBs fell and there could be real interest to trade up. If there isn't any decent trade available I'm going with Addison or I go completely off the script, say **** it all and get TE Mayer and install a 2 TE offense that would maximize the running game and play-action situations, Mayer being a true high quality blocker can free up Freiermuth and help a lot chipping as an extra blocker
 
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That's a very possible but very ****** scenario. I agree with blitz and ideally we should trade back a few spots and see how the board falls, in theory of all those players are gone it means a couple of QBs fell and there could be real interest to trade up. If there isn't any decent trade available I'm going with Addison or I got completely off the script, say **** it all and get TE Mayer and install a 2 TE offense that would maximize the running game and play-action situations, Mayer being a true high quality blocker can free up Freiermuth and help a lot chipping as an extra blocker
It's pre-combine, but the more I look at things, it seems realistic.

Top cornerbacks fly off the board and once you get beyond Gonzalez, Witherspoon, and Porter, it's a group where I think you can find similar talent in the second round. I feel the same with tackle, though Skoronski is the only tackle I feel is a "safe" pick in the first round. Johnson and Jones both feel like they could be multi-year projects, but again, top tackles go early.

Ideally, trade down would be the scenario we'd all pick (I think), but let's say they get no offers. I like your two choices with Addison and Mayer. Though tight end just isn't a value position unless they are in the same league as a Kelce, Kittle, or Gronk and I don't think Mayer has that extra gear and instead would have to win with the physical game.

Daniel Jeremiah has Myles Murphy as his No. 18 prospect. Not a "need" but teams can never have enough pass rushers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is another option. Obviously he had limited film last season, but he's a slot receiver with good size and terrific production. He doesn't have high-end speed and instead will rely on his route running.

I also feel there is a possibility one of the interior offensive lineman will sneak into the first round with freakish strength or athleticism on display at the combine, whether it's Torrence, Avila, or a more under-the-radar guy like Tippmann.
 
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    28.
    O'Cyrus Torrence
    OG Florida
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    32.
    Anton Harrison
    OT Oklahoma

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    49.
    John Michael Schmitz
    OC Minnesota

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    60.
    Christopher Smith
    S Georgia
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    95.
    Mazi Smith
    DT Michigan
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    120.
    Keeanu Benton
    DT Wisconsin

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    122.
    SirVocea Dennis
    LB Pittsburgh
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    236.
    Kemari Averett
    TE Bethune Cookman

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    243.
    Keondre Coburn
    DT Texas
I went trade crazy and trench crazy.
Good lord that would be sweet. Completely revamps both lines for possibly the next decade plus, assuming they can pay for them in 4 years.
 
Okay, this is not likely since Seattle is not going to deal 5 picks to move up five spots but whatever.

  • 20

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    Bryan Bresee
    DL | Clemson
    A
  • 32
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    Emmanuel Forbes
    CB | Mississippi State
    A+
  • 49
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    Derick Hall
    EDGE | Auburn
    A
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    Rashee Rice
    WR | SMU
    A+
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    Daiyan Henley
    LB | Washington State
    A+
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    Garrett Williams
    CB | Syracuse
    B+
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    Mike Morris
    DL | Michigan
    B+
  • 153

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    Zacch Pickens
    DL | South Carolina
    B+
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    Karl Brooks
    DL | Bowling Green
    B+
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    Dorian Thompson-Robinson
    QB | UCLA
    B+
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    Kaevon Merriweather
    S | Iowa



  • Defensive line? Fixed. Secondary? Fixed. WR, ILB, pass rush? Check, check, check. Oh, and a solid developmental backup QB.
 
Okay, this is not likely since Seattle is not going to deal 5 picks to move up five spots but whatever.

  • 20

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    Bryan Bresee
    DL | Clemson
    A
  • 32
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    Emmanuel Forbes
    CB | Mississippi State
    A+
  • 49
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    Derick Hall
    EDGE | Auburn
    A
  • 80
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    Rashee Rice
    WR | SMU
    A+
  • 83

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    Daiyan Henley
    LB | Washington State
    A+
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    Garrett Williams
    CB | Syracuse
    B+
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    Mike Morris
    DL | Michigan
    B+
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    Zacch Pickens
    DL | South Carolina
    B+
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    Karl Brooks
    DL | Bowling Green
    B+
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    Dorian Thompson-Robinson
    QB | UCLA
    B+
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    Kaevon Merriweather
    S | Iowa



  • Defensive line? Fixed. Secondary? Fixed. WR, ILB, pass rush? Check, check, check. Oh, and a solid developmental backup QB.
Bresee worries me as a prospect. I would rather he is the second or third pick if they go that route. Every bit of a boom or bust prospect.
 
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