1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and they may receive a haul from a quarterback-needy trade partner. Trading up to the . ", Selection (No. He's the prototype QB that Jim Irsay and Chris Ballard covet. All rights reserved. Levis' 72.9% adjusted completion percentage was also significantly higher than Stroud's 50.0%. The season, however, doesn't end today and that is a very good thing for the Colts. Presented by Colts 2023 NFL Mock Draft Monday: Feb. 27, Pre-NFL Combine Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft,. While the draft order for playoff teams is determined by the results of the postseason, these 18 organizations already know where they will be drafting on Thursday, April 27, 2023 - barring. _, Bryce Young has size issues - he's 5-11 - but he has drawn comparisons to Kyler Murray. ", Selection (No. 2 overall, trade with Chicago Bears via Houston Texans): C.J. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "Keeping this selection from last week. The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts are likely to have the most firepower to nab the spot, and they're in the same division, adding to the chances they bid against each other. Check out photos of the players the experts have the Colts selecting in the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud has his weak spots, but his performance against Georgia in a loss may have been the most impressive of his career, and there's no doubting his decision-making and accuracy in a clean pocket. That said, NFL teams love how he projects to the next level but he'll be a controversial talking point for the next six months. With the Texans sitting at second overall, however, the Colts will have to pay a hefty price. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama. From there, the 2023 NFL Combine kicks off in Indianapolis on Feb. 28, and March and April will bring pro days and top 30 visits leading up to the Colts going on the clock the night of April 27 in Kansas City. We understand the magnitude of where we're at in the draft and we understand the importance of the position. Bears trade their second overall pick (acquired from the Texans) and 2024 fourth round pick. 4 overall): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky Selection (No. This pick just feels like a good gamble for Indianapolis. You'll get plenty of oohs and ah's from the crowd based on his natural abilities, and at best, he's the franchise's savior. Analysis: "Even if teams are concerned about Bryce Young's size, he won't fall far. However, the star defensive lineman now finds himself in a precarious legal situation. 35 overall): Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia Selection (No. Michael Clubb/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Levis is a player who will be impressive in workouts and fits the mold of where the Colts have gone with prior QB choices. 4 overall): C.J. ", Analysis: "If the Bears are going to move down, the Colts make the most sense as a trade partner. Analysis: "This trade makes sense for both sides. The Colts head coach is scheduled to speak at 2:30pm. They haven't had that since Andrew Luck. 35 overall): Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State Selection (No. ", Analysis: "Rather than stay put and hope that their quarterback of choice falls to them at No. 1 overall pick as the Colts get aggressive to address. Colts GM Chris Ballard, who was previously a scout in Chicago, is very familiar with Bears GM Ryan Poles the two worked together for four years in the Chiefs' front office. They go back to what worked with Manning and Luck and draft a quarterback super, duper high. 2023 NFL Draft odds: Colts, Panthers favorites to land No. That will lead to the Colts taking a chance on him, given the hiring of former Eagles Shane Steichen as head coach. ", Selection (No. If he can maximize his NFL-level traits, the franchise won't be looking for another signal-caller for several more years. 1 overall by the Colts since the franchise moved to Indianapolis in 1984, following Jeff George (1990), Peyton Manning (1998) and Andrew Luck in 2012. As I posited in a recent study of Georgia's Stetson Bennett, NFL teams simply don't draft players with Young's (or Bennett's) size profile and expect them to be immediate starters. ", Selection (No. 35 overall): Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU Selection (No. Yes, they need a quarterback, but they also don't need to sell the farm to get one. With a QB whose strengths are as dominating as Anthony Richardson's, Steichen could take control of the AFC South. I'm not sold on Levis, but it won't surprise me if a team like the Colts falls in love with his physical tools, toughness, and potential, looking past the flaws and inconsistencies in his play. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back after draft prep began in earnest last week with the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Updated Kansas City Chiefs 2023 draft picks after Kadarius Toney trade Schedule Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars. ", Selection (No. All rights reserved, Rick Bowmer/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. This would mark the third time over the last 25 years that the Colts held the No. Traded Carson Wentz 2022 second round pick (#47-Phidarian Mathis) 2022 seventh round pick (#240-Christian Holmes) to Commanders for 2022 second round pick (#42-Andrew Booth) 2022 third round pick (#73-Jelani Woods) 2023 conditional round pick (second round if Wentz plays 70% of offensive snaps for Commanders . Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. The Baltimore Ravens have an abundance of needs entering the 2023 NFL Draft, but they will have to restock the talent pool with just five picks, compared to 11 picks last year (and six in the . The Chicago Bears hold the No. It worked out well the other two times: Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. Stroud hadn't turned into a different player against Georgia. In return for a package that would include as least this year's second-round pick and next year's first-round pick, Chicago drops down three spots, while the Colts usher in a new era with this year's top quarterback prospect. However, that's just a slight edge on the Colts, who are given +275 odds, or an implied 26.7%. Stroud has shown a complete skillset following the playoff loss to Georgia. His poise stands out above every quarterback in this class, and it gives him time to stay patient and let his routes develop. 80 overall): Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina, Analysis: "The Colts need to find a permanent solution at quarterback, rather than play musical chairs at the position. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama, Analysis: "Rather than stay put and hope that their quarterback of choice falls to them at No. The Chicago Bears hold the honor of having the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, for now. And if they go get themselves a young offensive coach, it'd make sense to put their trust in that coach to develop Levis, who, even after five years in college, is still a bit of a ball of clay developmentally (in large part because of the lack of year-to-year consistency in the coaches he's worked with). Analysis: "There is no telling what the Colts could do in this draft. Here's a look at which players were mocked to the Colts the most with those selections over the last few months. ", Expert: Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus, Analysis: "It'll take a premium to move up for a prospect like Bryce Young (Pick Nos. The Colts would have to pay even more to go from No. He played through injury in 2022 and clearly isn't a finished product. He won Ohio State's starting quarterback position following Justin Fields' departure to the NFL. Ohio Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. may not be the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft only simply . The NFL Playoffs have reached the conference championship round, leaving just four teams remaining in the tournament. 79 overall): Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama, Expert: Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network, Analysis: "Indianapolis' first order of business was hiring head coach Shane Steichen. Note: The Bengals are not projected to have any compensatory picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back with the NFL offseason officially underway after the conclusion of Super Bowl LVII. ", Analysis: _"If I had to pick a team most likely to trade up to No. But his ability to mold an offense around his QB's strengths is what makes him truly exciting. The deadline to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, so it only felt right to update PFF's draft board. ", Selection (No. 4 min read It's time to get a youthful passer in Indianapolis, and Levis, while far from perfect, has No. Young's improvisation and poise are his greatest strengths. See where the edge rusher position ranks in the 2023 NFL Draft class. ", Selection (No. Stroud doesn't have a single eye-popping trait, but he checks a lot of the boxes with ease. 1 overall pick traits. But I've seen Chris Ballard bet on traits and prototypes before, and I'd bet the Colts will love this kid's toughness. If we see more of Levis' athletic potential, the tools are all there." 1 to get a quarterback in this draft. The Colts do not have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and the first selection they own is the 47th overall pick. And his arm talent, particularly in terms of short and intermediate velocity and accuracy, is as good as anyone in this class. MORE: Top 10 Quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft. 79 overall): Andrew Vorhees, iOL, USC, Expert: Kent Platte, Pro Football Network, Analysis: "Trading into the first overall pick is expensive, and it is hard to overstate just how difficult it will be to bid for this pick. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Bears and Cardinals are definite trade-down candidates for the Colts. He is young and has great size to lead Indianapolis forward with a new head coach. Texans: Bryce Young (via mock trade with Bears) Position: Quarterback School: Alabama What Kiper. ", Selection (No. 1 prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) hands the ball off to Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) during an NCAA college football game against Georgia in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The gap between the two isn't big, so it's not like the Colts are missing out if they "settle" for Stroud. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. Stroud, QB, Ohio State, Analysis: "After trading back from No. He showed in the College Football Playoff that he can make defenses pay for playing man coverage by running for big gains. Stroud is a refined pocket passer with excellent accuracy at all levels. ", Selection (No. The. The Indianapolis Colts hold the No. February 27, 2023 8:14 am ET. But the Colts are in line for a top-five pick, which should help matters. ", Analysis: "The Texans' loss is the Colts' gain, as the franchise finally lands some quarterback stability in the Heisman trophy winner. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb), Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to throw a pass for a touchdown against Kansas State during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in New Orleans. Stroud's performance against Georgia in the College Football Playoff, and in particular his ability to play off-structure and outside the pocket, was the kind of game that scouts will remember throughout draft season. If the Colts really want him, though, they might have to move up -- Levis will go high. The Colts have seven picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Nos. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): C.J. ", Analysis: "Will Levis is in line with the prototypical quarterback that Indianapolis has coveted under the direction of general manager Chris Ballard. They can land Stroud, a smart pocket passer with the right accuracy and intangibles to thrive as their true delayed franchise replacement for Andrew Luck. 1 overall selection. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete), American offensive lineman Tyler Steen of Alabama (54) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Southern California offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees (72) warms up before their NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. It's a risky pick, but the Colts must swing for the fences to compete in the AFC South moving forward. _, Selection (No. Chicago earned the first pick by losing 13 of its final 14 games to finish with a 3-14 . Levis gets a lot of flack from draft readers who point out his lack of production just 22 big-time throws to 24 turnover-worthy plays over the past two seasons. _, Analysis: "In this mock draft, Stroud doesn't just leapfrog Young the Indianapolis Colts trade their fourth and 35th picks in the 2023 draft, as well as their first-round pick in the 2024 draft, to move up to first overall to take Stroud, moving the Chicago Bears to fourth. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. There's a clear gap after the top three passers in this class, and the Colts don't necessarily have to trade up to get one of them. ", Selection (No. Unfortunately for them, things were far from perfect. 19 overall pick in the first round. After struggling to sustain a contention window that began with Andrew Luck, it may be time for the Indianapolis Colts to rebuild. 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