2023 NFL Mock Draft: Ravens trade Lamar Jackson to 49ers for Trey Lance; Will Anderson Jr. falls out of top 5

The Panthers all along felt Young was the best QB in the draft.

Houston decides to surprise us all by selecting Will Levis. No one saw this happening two weeks ago.

The Cardinals believe Wilson is better suited for their new defensive scheme. This was the first surprise in my mock after Levis at No. 2, but it won’t be the last.

Arguably the second-best QB was available at four. There was nothing to think about for Indy.

The Seahawks get arguably the best player in the draft at five. If he’s dialed in and focused, this move could create a new Legion of Boom.

This might be the easiest pick ever for the Lions.

The top CB in the draft goes to a place where he’s needed big time.

It’s trade time! Atlanta trades the eighth pick to Tennessee. In return, the Falcons get No. 11 and a 2024 second-round pick. The Titans get their future QB, and he has the luxury of learning while watching the Ryan Tannehill farewell tour.

I love this pick. It fills a need, and with Teven Jenkins the Bears now have two bookend tackles.

The Eagles need to add depth on the defensive front, and that’s what they do in selecting Van Ness. He didn’t start one game over the past two seasons but combined for double-digit sacks, so clearly his future is bright.

I love this move. Even with the Falcons trading for Jeff Okudah, who could depart after one year if the team doesn’t pick up his fifth-year option, this selection makes sense.

Houston drafts the replacement for Brandin Cooks, and he’ll be catching passes from Levis.

Mekhi Becton hasn’t shown the ability to stay healthy, so it’s smart to prepare for another injury with a potential future Pro Bowler.

With Riley Reiff turning 35 this year, the Patriots grab the best RT in the draft.

The Buccaneers swap first-round picks and send a third-rounder this year to the Packers to move up four spots to select Skoronski. With the departure of Donovan Smith, the Bucs draft his replacement while keeping Tristan Wirfs on the right side.

The NFC East is loaded with WRs, so Porter is a necessity for the Commanders.

Mike Tomlin loves athletic CBs with swag, and Banks has that.

The teams swap first-round picks with the Lions getting a third-rounder and the Chargers adding a fifth and a sixth. Austin Ekeler is mad, wants a new contract and asked to be traded. The Chargers answer his requests by selecting the most talented RB since Saquon Barkley.

Another weapon for Jordan Love.

The former Biletnikoff Award winner would fit in nicely with Seattle’s balanced offense.

Forbes is the best ball-hawking DB in the draft, with 18 interceptions and six pick-sixes in the three years at Mississippi State. Detroit is winning in my mock draft.

The Ravens really value edge rushers. If Smith can refine his pass-rushing skills, look out!

The Vikings lost Adam Thielen, so WR depth is needed.

A secondary that was last in the NFL in pass defense last year desperately needs an upgrade. Ringo is a prototypical CB who could become a better pro than college player.

A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson. Need I say more?

The best TE in the draft will fit in nicely with Dak Prescott.

The best guard in the draft will provide an attitude of toughness for the Bills.

Joe Burrow gets another weapon to throw to. Kincaid is a mixture of Zach Ertz and Todd Heap.

Defensive interior help is the biggest defensive need for the Saints, and they answer that need with Kancey.

The Eagles lost their Swiss Army knife, C.J. Gardner Johnson, via free agency, but by adding Branch, they add a younger Swiss Army knife.

The two starting offensive tackles from last year’s team are gone, so solidifying protection for Patrick Mahomes is a priority.