Michael Clubb/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. ", Analysis: "The Colts still make the most sense as a trade partner for the Bears, as they could fall in love with one of this year's top quarterback prospects, and want to jump the division-rival Texans (with at least an additional first-round pick and second-round pick going to the Bears, and likely more) to make sure they get their man. This would mark the third time over the last 25 years that the Colts held the No. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. Colts' Potential Future QB Officially Declares for 2023 NFL Draft Potential Indianapolis Colts first-round draft pick, Ohio State quarterback C.J. All Rights Reserved. 4 to No. It won't be a driving reason behind a trade up, but sniping Young ahead of division foe Houston would be an added benefit. 1 overall, Chicago trades back again to No. Expect more moving and shaking prior to the first round. All Rights Reserved. 4 overall): C.J. In 2021, Stroud completed 72 percent of his passes for 4,435 yards, 44 touchdowns and six interceptions. (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. A presumptive top-five pick will allow the Indianapolis Colts to kickstart their rebuild in 2023, but how many 2023 NFL Draft picks do they have total? ", Selection (No. Bears trade their second overall pick (acquired from the Texans) and 2024 fourth round pick. 35 overall): Antonio Johnson, DB, Texas A&M Selection (No. ", Analysis: "It wasn't a smoke screen. ", Analysis: "Levis, who definitely looks the part, was plagued by injuries and poor play all fall. It is a deep 2023 class at the position and Ohio State's C.J. The top of the 2023 NFL draft could be changing soon. We'll just have to see how many teams clench their sphincters when it's time to turn in the card.". Indianapolis lost 10 of their 11 final games to end the regular season. And the next four or five teams with selections have no reason to trade up. All rights reserved. ", Analysis: "If the Bears are going to move down, the Colts make the most sense as a trade partner. 2023 NFL Draft 2023 NFL Draft order: 29 of 31 first-round picks locked in; Saints hold 29th selection via Sean Payton deal Published: Jan 31, 2023 at 05:01 PM by Dan Parr & Eric. After acquiring veteran Matt Ryan, the Colts had hopes of returning to the playoffs. But the Colts are in line for a top-five pick, which should help matters. Someone needs to run the offense, and C.J. ", Selection (No. One of his knocks in college was his lack of desire to use his legs to create plays by either throwing on the run or scrambling ahead for a few yards on the ground. 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. ", Selection (No. The Bears and Cardinals are definite trade-down candidates for the Colts. If he can't hold it, the vet starts until the rookie is ready. The NFL announced in August that the Miami Dolphins will forfeit their 2023 first-round pick and 2024 third-round pick following an investigation into whether the team violated league. 35 overall): Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU, Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. While that should be Bryce Young or C.J. NFL Draft Recent Links: 2023 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 2/16): Round 1 / Picks 17-32 / Round 2 / Round 3 / Round 4 Other 2023 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (2/20) / Senior Bowl Mock (2/4) / Overreaction Mock (1/9) 5 pick has emerged. While the Colts' focus right now remains on hiring a head coach, draft evaluation season is quickly approaching. Young's improvisation and poise are his greatest strengths. 73. Before all the action gets started at Lucas Oil Stadium, here's an early look at how the first two rounds of the 2023 NFL draft could shake out (draft order and projected compensatory picks via Tankathon):. The Colts have seven picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Nos. Butch Dill/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Here is the current draft order and each team's remaining schedule: The team enters the 2023 Draft with six selections, two of which are in the first round. No matter what happens with Indianapolis' coaching search, this team isn't leaving the offseason with another veteran retread at quarterback. ", Selection (No. The only exception is that the Colts have two seventh-round selections after acquiring an extra seventh in a trade for Tampa Bay's Grant Stuard. Butch Dill/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. There are nine teams a. The Colts have had six different Week 1 starting quarterbacks since the 2017 season, so it's time to find a young, long-term guy the team can build around for years to come. The former Kentucky star has incredibly intriguing tools but hasn't been consistently effective as a passer.". Check it out below. I love his tape, though, and I'd be willing to bet on his talent. ", Analysis: "C.J. Colts trade their 2023 first round pick (fourth overall) and 2024 first round pick. After three rounds of interviews, the Colts have hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): C.J. 35 overall): Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee Selection (No. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida, Analysis: "I think Richardson is going to emphatically remove the lid from Lucas Oil Stadium at the NFL combine. Analysis: "This trade makes sense for both sides. ", Selection (No. 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. Note: The Bengals are not projected to have any compensatory picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. 4. Instead, they go young and build for the future. To get one that actually you can win with and to be right is the most important thing. ", Selection (No. Panthers saddled with another odd pick in latest NFL.com mock draft. ", Analysis: "The Texans' loss is the Colts' gain, as the franchise finally lands some quarterback stability in the Heisman trophy winner. 80 overall): Luke Wypler, iOL, Ohio State, Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. The defense is likely going to rebound, and they have a pair of receivers they like in Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce. Who are some players experts think the Colts could target in the second round and later? By Joseph Acosta Oct. ", Analysis: "It's easy to see how Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard would appreciate Levis, who oozes toughness, even if he's coming off a challenging 2022 season. Jay LaPrete/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Young's size will turn off plenty, but he could be a massive upgrade right away in Indy.". These are the top 100 prospects who will be eligible for selection come April 27. . Get acquainted with a few names in the final installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes on the eve of the NFL Draft in Las Vegas. ", Analysis: "The Colts are in need of a franchise quarterback and taking a risk on a four-year rookie deal is more manageable and cap-friendly than a short-term fix on a high-priced veteran. 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. here's a look at who could go where in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft: Analysis: "When the Bears traded up one spot from No. ", Analysis: "The Colts need to turn the page on their recent approach to the game's most important position: cycling through veteran arms. It won't be a driving reason behind a trade up, but sniping Young ahead of division foe Houston would be an added benefit. Stroud, QB, Ohio State, Expert: James Fragoza, Pro Football Network. Secure the best seats & best benefits for next season, and be there live for exciting matchups against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more of the NFL's best opponents. ", Selection (No. How many picks do they have in the 2023 NFL Draft, and what might they be able to do with this ammunition? Author: HH Staff. We understand the magnitude of where we're at in the draft and we understand the importance of the position. Analysis: "I'm no betting man, but if I was, I'd lay a pretty penny on the Bears trading out of the No. 5 spot in the 2023 NFL Draft with Monday Night's 20-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. If Young held the same physical stature as Trevor Lawrence, we'd be talking about them in the same light. Next update: Every week. 1 to get a quarterback in this draft. However, that's just a slight edge on the Colts, who are given +275 odds, or an implied 26.7%. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama. Analysis: "I'm no betting man, but if I was, I'd lay a pretty penny on the Bears trading out of the No. The Chicago Bears hold the No. 1 pick. Our opponents are set! Tim Weaver. Get acquainted with a few names in the final installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes on the eve of the NFL Draft in Las Vegas. Chicago would stay high enough in the draft order to grab one of the elite defenders in this class, and Indy would be able to jump a division rival that also needs a QB (with at least an additional first-round pick and second-round pick going to the Bears, and likely more). ", Selection (No. The Colts head coach is scheduled to speak at 2:30pm. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. We earned that," Ballard said. The rookie the Colts draft will likely start camp as QB1 and have to fight to keep it. Stroud has the potential to end up being this draft's best quarterback when it's all said and done given his physical tools and room to grow. ", Analysis: "After its 2022 crash and burn, time for this organization to reset under center with youth rather than continuing to play musical chairs with fading veterans. 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. ", Selection (No. Washington currently has 6 picks in the 2023 NFL draft, but they are expected to receive comp picks for departed free agents Brandon Scherff (3rd round) and Tim Settle (6th round) per Over the Cap . ", Expert: James Fragoza, Pro Football Network, Analysis: "With his recent top-five hype, Will Levis' unique food habits have fallen off the radar. Sam will start as QB3 and have to earn his way up the roster OR off the roster. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): C.J. 4 and 36 and a 2024 second-rounder is what I'd project), but it's well worth it for the quarterback-starved Colts. ", Expert: Dave Zangaro, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Analysis: "This is where things start to get tricky. 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. ", Selection (No. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Colts trade up to pick Bryce Young at No. ", Selection (No. Stroud is a good decision maker with the capability of driving the ball to all levels of the field. The strong-armed passer showed flashes of brilliance and the ability to avoid pressure and create; he also showed a penchant for turning the ball over (23 picks over his last two seasons). 35 overall): Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia Selection (No. How Many Draft Picks Do the Colts Have in 2023? The deadline to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, so it only felt right to update PFF's draft board. In this scenario, the Colts can trade up with the Bears to leapfrog the divisional rival Texans to obtain the quarterback they want in this class. The availability of quarterbacks depends on what happens ahead of the Colts, but Bryce Young, C.J. Request more info or view our 3D Seat Viewer below! 1 overall for the right to take Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. Phil Sears/Copyright 2022 the Associated Press. But we already have plenty of mock drafts to scroll through before that process begins in earnest. In this mock draft, that happens to be the Colts, who are desperate for a new face of the franchise. All Rights Reserved. Bryce Young is the only surefire QB prospect in the class, and there are a plethora of teams that would cough up whatever it takes to secure the rights to draft him. He or Young is the right pick for whoever's their head coach and offensive coordinator. 3 pick, which is one spot ahead of . Trading up to the . TRADE: The Indianapolis Colts send this year's fourth and 35th overall draft picks, plus next year's first-round selection, to the Chicago Bears for the No. C.J. Copyright 2019-2023. 2023 NFL Draft Odds. 4 overall): C.J. Bryce Young is the only surefire QB prospect in the class, and there are a plethora of teams that would cough up whatever it takes to secure the rights to draft him. 4 overall): C.J. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back for 2023 this week with a focus on quarterbacks, as well as a few Day 2 selections. After struggling to sustain a contention window that began with Andrew Luck, it may be time for the Indianapolis Colts to rebuild. GM Chris Ballard has banked on physical tools in drafts, and Levis fits the mold. ", Analysis: "The tape for Levis is a roller-coaster ride. Get acquainted with a few names in the latest installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes as free agency and college pro days wind down. 1 prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. 4 overall): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. Despite a frustrating season due to a porous offensive line, lackluster skill players and him being banged up, Levis has the skill set to to become a really good NFL quarterback. Their team needs are well accounted for in the current value slots. With new offensive-minded Shane Steichen coach just working well with Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia, he will be open to go after a dynamic dual threat with a high ceiling. ", Selection (No. Either way, if owner Jim Irsay thinks Levis is the guy to turn things around in Indy, it's easy to imagine that he will spare no expense to go get him. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. His tape is a bit chaotic, mostly due to his footwork and decision-making. The NFL Playoffs have reached the conference championship round, leaving just four teams remaining in the tournament. 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. Stroud from Ohio State. Skip to Article . 4 overall, a 2024 first and a few more Day 2 selections sprinkled between this draft and . Yes, they need a quarterback, but they also don't need to sell the farm to get one. This year's draft will offer plenty of excitement, starting right at the top. It worked out well the other two times: Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. "It's the fourth pick of the draft. Bryce Young is a complete outlier from a size perspective and would be somewhat off-type for Ballard, but Young's instincts, vision and accuracy as a passer are the traits worth betting on at the position. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Steichen got the most out of Jalen Hurts, and will likely be able to do the same here with the unlimited upside of Richardson, who will be able to duplicate a lot of the Philadelphia offense right away. ", Analysis: _"If I had to pick a team most likely to trade up to No. 35 overall): Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU Selection (No. 4 overall): C.J. 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