2023 NFL Draft: Live Team Pick Grades & Fantasy Analysis (Round 1)

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Andrew Erickson provides his NFL Draft outlook for each player, while Thor Nystrom shares his player comps, overall prospect rankings, and positional prospect rankings.

No. 1 - Carolina Panthers - Bryce Young (QB - Alabama)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 1 Overall | QB1
Thor's Player Comp: Russell Wilson

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Bryce Young followed up his 2021 Heisman Trophy campaign as PFF's highest-graded passer in the nation (91.3) in 2022. His 94.2 PFF passing grade at the intermediate level (10-19 yards downfield) also ranked first.

Young didn't throw at the NFL Combine but measured in at 5-foot-10 and 204 pounds. Getting over the 200-pound threshold was huge for Young, whose biggest flaw is his small stature. But his accuracy - second in catchable target rate (87%) and on-target percentage per Sports Info Solutions (77%) - will fit in the NFL.

Check out Pat Fitzmaurice's rapid reaction on the Panthers drafting Bryce Young

No. 2 - Houston Texans - C.J. Stroud (QB - Ohio State)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 2 Overall | QB2
Thor's Player Comp: Justin Herbert

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

C.J. Stroud is just 21 years old and finished the 2022 college football season second in both passing TDs (41) and yards per attempt (9.4). In two years as a starter at Ohio State, Stroud totaled 85 passing TDs and just 12 interceptions. The former Buckeye showcased his precision and accurate arm during the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, putting him firmly in the QB1 conversation. He boasts prototypical size at 6-foot-3 and 214 pounds as the best pocket passer in the class. Per PFF, Stroud's 26.7% of perfectly-placed passes lead all FBS QBs since 2021.

Check out Pat Fitzmaurice's rapid reaction on the Texans drafting C.J. Stroud

No. 3 - Houston Texans (via ARI) - Will Anderson Jr. (EDGE - Alabama)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 5 Overall | EDGE1
Thor's Player Comp: Von Miller

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Will Anderson Jr. finished fourth overall in total pressures in 2022 (third in the class with 4.1 pressures per game) while lining up primarily outside the tackle. He's the best pass rusher in the class.

No. 4 - Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Richardson (QB - Florida)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 3 overall | QB3
Thor's Player Comp: Daunte Culpepper

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

The former Florida Gator offers rushing ability - nearly 1,200 rushing yards in two seasons, 60 rushing yards per game - and can drop it in the bucket downfield. Nine of Richardson's 17 TDs came on 20-plus air-yard throws. His average depth of target (11.5) ranked fifth highest in his draft class in 2022.

Measuring in at 6-foot-4 and 244 pounds, Richardson has all the intangibles to become the league's next fantasy football cheat code at the quarterback position. He is the most athletically-gifted quarterback we have ever seen at the NFL Combine - 4.43 40 speed (98th percentile) and the new record holder in the vertical/broad jump - and I can only imagine that NFL coaches are licking their chops to get this guy in the building.

The closest comp anybody can make to Richardson is Cam Newton, although he is far from a finished product with glaring accuracy woes. His 58% completion rate on throws between 0-9 yards downfield ranked third worst in the nation in 2022.

But his completion rate throwing at the intermediate level (61%) ranked in the top 25 in the nation last season. That's better than Stroud (56%).

Check out Pat Fitzmaurice's rapid reaction on the Colts drafting Anthony Richardson

No. 5 - Seattle Seahawks - Devon Witherspoon (CB - Illinois)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 6 Overall | CB1
Thor's Player Comp: Darius Slay

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Per PFF, Devon Witherspoon forced the second-most incompletions and played the second-most man coverage snaps last season. Finished with the 4th highest PFF grade in man coverage last year allowing just a 28.3% catch rate and 21.5 passer rating when targeted.

No. 6 - Arizona Cardinals (via DET) - Paris Johnson (OT - Ohio State)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 10 Overall | OT1
Thor's Player Comp: D'Brickashaw Ferguson

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

In Paris Johnson's first season as a left tackle in 2022, the 6-foot-6, 313-pound OT finished as a consensus All-American with zero holding penalties to boot. He's got all the tools at 6-foot-6, 313 pounds and 95th percentile arms/wingspan to be a starting left tackle in the NFL.

No. 7 - Las Vegas Raiders - Tyree Wilson (EDGE - Texas Tech)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 7 Overall | EDGE2
Thor's Player Comp: Chandler Jones

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Tyree Wilson finished eighth in pass-rush win rate on true pass sets and first in pressures per game (4.4) among his 2023 draft class. The 6-foot-6, 271-pound edge rusher did not test at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine and injury concerns cropped up ahead of the draft, pushing him down the board.

No. 8 - Atlanta Falcons - Bijan Robinson (RB - Texas)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 17 Overall | RB1
Thor's Player Comp: Edgerrin James

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Texas running back Bijan Robinson is the consensus No. 1 RB across all draft publications. B-Rob finished the 2022 season as PFF's second-highest-graded rusher in the FBS, tallying 18 rushing TDs and 1,575 rushing yards en route to a 37% dominator rating in his final year as a Longhorn. He forced 104 missed tackles (40% broken tackle rate) which have shown to be super predictive of success rushing at the NFL level. And among last year's class, only Breece Hall posted a higher dominator rating (40%). Factor in that Robinson also finished 3rd among RBs in yards per catch (16.5) with zero drops and there's no question as to why he's the 1.01 already in rookie drafts. At 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds, Robinson has the requisite size and all the tools to be a three-down running back who never leaves the field.

During NFL Combine testing, Robinson ran a 4.46 40-yard dash. He also jumped 37" in the vertical (81st percentile) and 124" in the broad jump (86th percentile). Per PlayerProfiler.com that awarded B-Rob an 89th percentile speed score.

Check out Pat Fitzmaurice's rapid reaction on the Falcons drafting Bijan Robinson

No. 9 - Philadelphia Eagles (via CHI) - Jalen Carter (DL - Georgia)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 4 Overall | DL1
Thor's Player Comp: Ndamukong Suh

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Jalen Carter graded out as PFF's third-highest-graded defensive tackle in 2023. His run-stop percentage ranked second-best in the nation and his 13% pressure rate ranked 2nd among defensive tackles in the 2023 draft class. His 16% true pressure rate also tied for first (16%) among defensive tackles and was an identical mark to edge rusher Will Anderson Jr.

No. 10 - Chicago Bears (via PHI) - Darnell Wright (OT - Tennessee)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 16 | OT3
Thor's Player Comp: Brandon Shell

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Darnell Wright was a four-year starter (42 games) at Tennessee and performed extremely well during his senior year. He finished fourth in his class in PFF pass-blocking efficiency and performed admirably versus a fierce Alabama pass-rush unit led by Will Anderson. And per Sports Info Solutions, Wright finished with the second-lowest blown block percentage in the class (0.7%).

Wright should be a plug-and-play option as the team's right tackle in Year 1 and for the foreseeable future.

No. 11 - Tennessee Titans - Peter Skoronski (OL - Northwestern)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 9 Overall | OL1
Thor's Player Comp: Steve Hutchinson

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Northwestern's left tackle Peter Skoronski finished as PFF's No. 1-graded pass blocker in 2022.

No. 12 - Detroit Lions (via ARI) - Jahmyr Gibbs (RB - Alabama)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 45 Overall | RB3
Thor's Player Comp: Dalvin Cook

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Incoming rookie Jahmyr Gibbs spent his first two college seasons at Georgia Tech, posting a 24% dominator rating as the team's RB1 alongside future NFL running back, Jordan Mason. In both his years at Georgia Tech, Gibbs finished second in PFF receiving grade. However, he elected to not stay at GT for his junior year and instead transferred to Alabama to be the Crimson Tide's next RB1. He led Alabama with 926 rushing yards and flashed receiving ability by catching a team-leading 44 passes for 444 receiving yards. Gibbs finished third in the FBS in receiving yards, one year removed from leading all RBs in the nation in receiving yards (470). He also flashed his explosiveness by ending the year fifth in the class in PFF's breakaway run rate (53%). At 5-foot-9 and 199 pounds, Gibbs is on the smaller size for an every-down role. But he more than makes up for it with his receiving and speed. NFL teams don't seem concerned about his size with his expected draft position at 36th overall. His explosive skill set was on full display during the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine when Gibbs blazed through the drills. He ran a 4.36 40-yard dash (second to only Devon Achane, 97th percentile). Although, Gibbs did only hit 33.5" in the vertical jump (41st percentile).

Check out Pat Fitzmaurice's rapid reaction on the Lions drafting Jahmyr Gibbs

No. 13 - Green Bay Packers - Lukas Van Ness (EDGE - Iowa)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 11 Overall | EDGE3
Thor's Player Comp: Trey Hendrickson

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Lukas Van Ness' 37 pressures on true pass sets ranked fourth in the FBS in 2022. And his true pressure rate - Sports Info Solutions' pressure rate that isolates straight dropbacks, which are more likely to be similar across situations - tied Jalen Carter for the highest mark in the class at 16%.

He also impressed all 32 teams during the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Per PlayerProfiler.com, Van Ness tested in the 92nd percentile in the 40-yard dash, achieving a 96th-percentile speed score at 6-foot-5 and 272 pounds. He's got Travon Walker (last year's No. 1 overall pick) freakiness with shades of current New Orleans Saints pass rusher Cameron Jordan to his disruptive game.

No. 14 - Pittsburgh Steelers (via NE) - Broderick Jones (OT - Georgia)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 12 Overall | OT2
Thor's Player Comp: Tyron Smith

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Broderick Jones allowed zero sacks last season at left tackle as PFF's sixth-highest-graded pass blocker in the 2023 draft class. The 6-foot-5, 311-pound lineman also ran the fastest 40-yard dash among tackles at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine (4.97, 93rd percentile).

No. 15 - New York Jets - Will McDonald IV (EDGE - Iowa State)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 32 Overall | EDGE7
Thor's Player Comp: Julian Peterson

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Iowa State's Will McDonald IV boasts a 90th-percentile arm length and a 98th-percentile broad jump (132 inches). His body type helped him tremendously as a pure edge rusher, earning him accolades as PFF's third-highest-graded pass rusher on true pass sets in 2022.

No. 16 - Washington Commanders - Emmanuel Forbes (Cornerback - Mississippi St.)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 38 Overall | CB6
Thor's Player Comp: Jack Jones

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Emmanuel Forbes is battled tested, spending three years as a Mississippi State Bulldog in the ultra-competitive SEC. And he improved every year, capped off by a junior season that saw him finish with PFF's fourth-highest graded coverage in the 2023 class. Forbes allowed just a 44.7 passer rating when targeted - a mark that ranked inside the top 20 across the nation. Just note that he is extremely small, weighing 166 pounds (0th percentile) soaking wet.

No. 17 - New England Patriots (via PIT) - Christian Gonzalez (CB - Oregon)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 14 Overall | CB3
Thor's Player Comp: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Christian Gonzalez is their guy to lock down opposing WRs. He can tackle - earned the 12th-lowest missed-tackle rate in class at 4.9% - and make plays on the ball. Gonzalez has hardly hit his peak since a 2022 breakout campaign; he has yet to turn 21 years old. Not to mention, he is an uber-athlete. At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Gonzalez ran a 4.38 40-yard dash (89th percentile) and posted the second-highest vertical jump (41.5, 96th percentile).

No. 18 - Detroit Lions - Jack Campbell (LB - Iowa)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 36 Overall | LB1
Thor's Player Comp: Leighton Vander Esch

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Jack Campbell averaged 9.8 tackles per game and a 14% team tackle share - both second-best in the 2023 linebacker class. He's a do-it-all linebacker with size (249 pounds, 6' 4).

No. 19 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Calijah Kancey (DL - Pittsburgh)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 22 Overall | DL2
Thor's Player Comp: John Randle

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Pittsburgh's Calijah Kancey fits the bill of a future Lions draft pick. He posted the nation's highest pass-rush grade among interior defenders in 2022 (92.4) with 47 total pressures (seventh), eight sacks (tied for second), and ranked first in PFF's PRP rate that combines sacks, hits, and hurries relative to how many times they rush the passer. His pressure rate from the interior bested both Jalen Carter and Lukas Van Ness.

Kancey earned the ACC's Defensive Player of the Year award for his efforts. It was the first time since Aaron Donald won the award in 2013 that it was awarded to a Pittsburgh Panther. The former Panther is undersized at 6-foot-1, 281 pounds but he more than makes up for it with elite athleticism. He ran the 40 in 4.67 seconds (99th percentile). Per FantasyPros' own Bo McBrayer, that was the fastest 40 time for any player over 280 pounds since 2003.

No. 20 - Seattle Seahawks - Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR - Ohio State)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 23 Overall | WR2
Thor's Player Comp: Adam Thielen

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the nation in yards per route run (4.01) at 19 years old despite playing in an offense with two future first-round picks: Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. The Ohio State Buckeye also finished third in the FBS in receiving yards (1,595) and ranked first in PFF receiving grade (91.9). Entering his junior season with Wilson and Olave set for the NFL, Smith-Njigba had a chance to cement himself as the top dog in the 2023 WR class. However, he was limited to just three games due to a hamstring injury. The down year undoubtedly took a toll on JSN's draft stock, but his elite sophomore season cannot be undersold. The fact that he was able to post such elite numbers while competing for targets with two NFL first-round WRs - who balled out as rookies - showcases Smith-Njigba's super high floor as a professional technician from the slot. The Ohio State product possesses an Amon-Ra St. Brown-like projection at the next level.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Smith-Njigba measured in at 6-foot-1 and 196 pounds. He did not run the 40-yard dash or perform well in the jumps, but he flashed his short-area quickness with the best time in the 3-cone drill at 6.57 seconds (96th percentile) and 3.93 short shuttle time (97th percentile).

Smith-Njigba ran 4.48 at the 40-yard dash on OSU's pro day.

Check out Pat Fitzmaurice's rapid reaction on the Seahawks drafting Jaxon Smith-Njigba

No. 21 - Los Angeles Chargers - Quentin Johnston (WR - TCU)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 21 Overall | WR1
Thor's Player Comp: Taller Brandon Aiyuk

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

The 6-foot-3, 212-pound behemoth totaled 1,067 receiving yards, finishing fifth in his draft class with an elite 3.05 yards per route run. Quentin Johnston was a menace with the ball in his hands, finishing seventh in his draft class in yards after the catch per reception (8.9, 19 forced missed tackles). His forced missed tackle rate (38%) ranks first in the class per Sports Info Solutions.

As a true freshman at 19 years old, Johnston broke out with a 21% dominator rating in 2020 as the team's leading receiver, averaging 22.1 yards per reception - fifth best in the FBS. He followed up his early success with a 26% dominator rating in 2021, capped off by a stellar junior year with an identical 26% dominator rating, factoring in the games he missed due to injury.

Although the future "X" receiver didn't quite dominate production (23% college dominator rating) to the length that we see from consensus No. 1 overall-ranked wide receivers. Part of that can be attributed to his quarterback play, but it's disheartening that he didn't take another massive leap from his sophomore to junior season.

From a testing perspective, both of Johnston's jumps at the NFL Scouting Combine were in the 93rd percentile or better. And at TCU's pro day, Johnston ran a sub-4.50 40-yard dash, generating a very high relative athletic score.

Check out Pat Fitzmaurice's rapid reaction on the Chargers drafting Quentin Johnston

No. 22 - Baltimore Ravens - Zay Flowers (WR - Boston College)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 27 Overall | WR3
Thor's Player Comp: T.Y. Hilton

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Zay Flowers spent four seasons at Boston College simply dominating as the team's best wide receiver. He posted a career 33% dominator rating - the highest among all 30 prospects I sampled for this article - after a highly productive career as an Eagle. It all started with his initial breakout during the 2020 season, with Flowers catching 55 balls for 892 receiving yards and 9 receiving TDs en route to a 34% dominator rating in just his second season. His production profile would only increase in the following years to come, with back-to-back dominator ratings of 36% and 47%.

His senior year was truly special as the 5-foot-9, 182-pound wideout racked up 78 receptions for 1,077 yards and 12 receiving TDs. Per Sports Info Solution, Flowers finished 3rd in the class in unique routes run, 6th in target share (30%) and third in deep route percentage (49%).

The senior standout turned heads at the East-West Shrine Bowl, cementing himself into Round 1. He's got explosiveness and burst that looks so similar to that of Antonio Brown. Not surprising for him to have "Brown-like tendencies" as he studied Brown exclusively as he developed his receiver skills. He also got the chance to work out with Brown during his offseason. Great company to associate with by NFL standards.

Check out Pat Fitzmaurice's rapid reaction on the Ravens drafting Zay Flowers

No. 23 - Minnesota Vikings - Jordan Addison (WR - USC)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 30 Overall | WR4
Thor's Player Comp: Tyler Lockett

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Jordan Addison received the Biletnikoff Award with Pittsburgh in 2021 as the best wide receiver in college football. He posted a ridiculous 36% dominator rating in Kenny Pickett's last season at Pitt, hauling in 17 touchdowns (a league-leading 8 versus man coverage) and nearly 1,600 receiving yards on 100 receptions. But the elite sophomore campaign hardly was a surprise, considering Addison broke out as an 18-year-old freshman in 2020 with 59 catches for 875 receiving yards and 8 receiving TDs. The early-age production is a sign of an elite prospect, and it clearly foreshadowed Addison's rise to one of the best college football had to offer among wide receivers. He transferred to USC for his junior year and led the Trojans with 59 catches for 875 yards and eight receiving TDs (79 targets). But more importantly, the 5-foot-11 and 173-pound wide receiver proved that he could play more outside after spending the majority of his time in the slot at Pittsburgh. With shades of DeVonta Smith in his game, I expect Addison to hit the ground running at the next level with his route-running prowess.

Check out Pat Fitzmaurice's rapid reaction on the Vikings drafting Jordan Addison

No. 24 - New York Giants (via JAC) - Deonte Banks (CB - Maryland)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 25 Overall | CB4
Thor's Player Comp: Eli Apple

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Deonte Banks' versatility, sure-tackling and strong measurables - 92nd percentile 40-yard dash, 97th percentile vertical jump and 98th percentile broad jump - will provide instant impact. He finished this past season eighth in yards per coverage snap (0.7) and 5th in pass-break ups per game among the 2023 CB class.

No. 25 - Buffalo Bills (via JAC) - Dalton Kincaid (TE - Utah)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 19 Overall | TE1
Thor's Player Comp: Todd Heap

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Dalton Kincaid spent his first two seasons at San Diego playing a limited role. But he made the most of every touch he got, averaging nearly 19 yards per reception. His 21.0 yards per reception in 2019 ranked second among all TEs in both the FCS and FBS. After the impressive showing, Kincaid transferred to Utah in 2020 but missed the majority of the season due to COVID implications. It wasn't until 2021 that Kincaid truly got his shot, and he absolutely dominated. Kincaid posted a 25% dominator rating as the 11th-highest-graded tight end in the nation per PFF. Kincaid followed up his impressive 2021 campaign nicely in 2022 with another eight-touchdown season. His dominator rating jumped to 26% as he led the nation in PFF receiving grade and finished 3rd in yards per route run.

Kincaid led Utah with 70 receptions (5.8 receptions per game, 22% target share), the most by any tight end in the nation. At 246 pounds, Kincaid is on the smaller side of the tight end spectrum, making it likely he takes on the role of a move tight end at the next level. He ran 55% of his routes from the slot in 2022. Kincaid also did not do any pre-draft testing due to injury, but he reportedly has passed all his physicals regarding his health.

Check out Pat Fitzmaurice's rapid reaction on the Bills drafting Dalton Kincaid

No. 26 - Dallas Cowboys - Mazi Smith (DL - Michigan)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 44 Overall - DL5
Thor's Player Comp: B.J. Raji

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

An NFL team will get a major interior disruptor with Michigan's Mazi Smith. The 323-pound mammoth of a man finished top 10 in the nation in run stops and tackles among interior defensive linemen in 2022. His 7% pressure rate trails only Keondre Coburn among the nose tackles in his class, but his 11% pressure share and pressures per game ranks first.

No. 27 - Jacksonville Jaguars (via BUF) - Anton Harrison (OT - Oklahoma)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 35 Overall | OT4
Thor's Player Comp: Charles Cross

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Anton Harrison has played left tackle for the Sooners for three straight seasons, capped off by a great 2022 campaign where he allowed zero QB hits on 447 pass-blocking snaps, per PFF. Overall, his 0.8% blown block percentage ranks third-best in the 2023 tackle class.

No. 28 - Cincinnati Bengals - Myles Murphy (EDGE - Clemson)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 18 Overall | EDGE4
Thor's Player Comp: Rashan Gary

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Myles Murphy should be able to provide a spark to his next team's pass rush. The 6-foot-5, 271-pound pass rusher didn't test at the NFL Combine - opting to wait for the private workout in April - but he possesses above-average athleticism. During his workout, Murphy ran a 4.51 40-yard dash (96th percentile), 7.20 3-cone (49th percentile) and 4.35 short shuttle (66th percentile).

He also possesses a relentless motor as indicated by his 5% broken and missed tackle rate - a mark that ranks No. 1 in the 2023 EDGE class.

No. 29 - New Orleans Saints - Bryan Bresee (DL - Clemson)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 29 Overall | DL3
Thor's Player Comp: Jerry Tillery

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Clemson's Bryan Bresee can transition smoothly into the front and impose his will after he showed out a year removed from torn ACL injury. His 12% pressure rate and pressures per game ranked inside the top-five among his 2023 DT class, while his quick pressure rate tied for first. Quick pressure rate is the percentage of pass rushes that resulted in a player generating pressure on a QB in 2.5 seconds or less per Sports Info Solutions.

Back in 2020, prior to his injury, Bresee won ACC rookie of the year. In his two fully healthy college seasons, Bresee has been a top-21 PFF-graded interior pass-rusher (including his highest grade in 2022) at 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds.

No. 30 - Philadelphia Eagles - Nolan Smith (EDGE - Georgia)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 20 Overall | EDGE5
Thor's Player Comp: Haason Reddick

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Nolan Smith tested in the 99th percentile in the 40-yard dash and 10-yard split, running a blazing 4.39 at 238 pounds. He also jumped 41.5 inches in the vertical (98th percentile) and jumped 128 inches in the broad (95th percentile). Before his injury in 2022 (Weeks 1-7), Smith led the Bulldogs in pressures, hurries, and PFF defensive grade.

No. 31 - Kansas City Chiefs - Felix Anudike-Uzomah (EDGE - Kansas State)

Thor's Rankings (Overall/Position): No. 40 Overall | EDGE8
Thor's Player Comp: Harold Landry

Erickson's NFL Draft Outlook

Felix Anudike- Uzomah took a step back in terms of production in 2022 (just outside top-30 in QB hits/sacks) but his 2021 season should not be forgotten. He finished as PFF's 21st-highest pass-rusher in the nation with 13 sacks.