The 2023 NFL Draft is just a few weeks away, so of course, it's officially mock draft season.

With the help of our beat writers from various cities, I've put together the first ever site-wide mock draft of how the first 31 picks in the draft could play out. 

So, without further ado, let's take a look at my picks and what some of our writers had to say!

1. Carolina (via CHI) – C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State

The Panthers made a franchise-altering decision when they moved up for the first overall pick in a trade with the Chicago Bears, and Carolina is prepared to land their franchise quarterback. Former Panthers QB and new head coach Frank Reich loves a couple things in a quarterback: Size and accuracy. C.J. Stroud has both. The Panthers bring Stroud to Charlotte where he will join Miles Sanders, Adam Thielen, DJ Chark, and Hayden Hurst in a new and improved Panthers offense.

2. Houston – Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

Bryce Young to the Texans has always felt like a marriage we’d see happen. Luckily for Houston, losing the first overall pick does not cost them the opportunity to draft their franchise QB. They “settle” for Young, who many view as the best quarterback in the class and they probably would have drafted number one anyways.

3. Tennessee (via ARI) – Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida

After reports of Tennessee exploring a trade up for the third overall pick, Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort strikes a deal with his old club, trading the third selection to the Titans for pick 11, a 2024 first-round pick, a 2024 second-round pick, and a 2025 second-round pick.

The Titans, who were well represented at the Pro Days of both Anthony Richardson and Will Levis, opt for the athletic upside of Richardson to compliment Derrick Henry. With Ryan Tannehill’s $36.6 million cap hit and one more year on his contract, Tennessee needs to figure out it’s future at quarterback. 

4. Indianapolis – Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

If Stroud, Young, and Richardson are all off the board by the time Indy gets on the clock at fourth overall, Jim Irsay and Chris Ballard will be in a fascinating dilemma. Could the Colts actually pass on the top defensive talent in the draft class for the fourth best quarterback? Yes, yes they could.

While Indianapolis sent area scouts to the Pro Days of Levis, Young, and Stroud, Chief Personnel Executive Morocco Brown was in Gainesville to get eyes on Anthony Richardson. Perhaps that means he’s their ideal target at number four, but with Tennessee leapfrogging their division rival in this scenario, the Colts wind up drafting  Levis for new head coach Shane Steichen.

5. Seattle (via DEN) – Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama

With four quarterbacks flying off the board before them, the Seahawks rush to the podium to take Will Anderson Jr., the top defensive talent in the draft. Seattle capitalizes on the QB frenzy as Anderson joins a defensive front that already has Darrell Taylor and Dre’Mont Jones. The 12th man rejoices.

6. Detroit (via LAR) – Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia

The Detroit Lions bolstered the backend of its defense in a free agent frenzy. The Lions still have work to do up the middle after ranking 29th in run defense in 2022. At six-foot-three and 323 pounds, Jalen Carter’s rare combination of size and athleticism would solve the Lions’ most-glaring roster deficiency in a major way.

– Jack Gentry, A to Z Sports Detroit

7. Vegas – Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon

The Raiders need secondary help, badly. Even with the signings of Marcus Epps and Duke Shelley, they could still target secondary in a draft that is filled with talent at both cornerback and safety. If Christian Gonzalez is available, they could possibly take him. He is the best pure cover guy in the draft with the versatility for Patrick Graham to move him around a bit. He has the size and 4.38 speed to play the position well in the Raiders' defense.

– Justin Churchill, A to Z Sports Las Vegas

8. Atlanta – Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech

Some Falcons fans may want the team to make a push for a top quarterback in the draft. Atlanta is one of many teams that could have interest in Arizona’s third overall pick. But I see Desmond Ridder getting his shot as Atlanta’s starter in 2023 with newly signed Taylor Heinicke as a reliable backup.

GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith have always prioritized building the trenches. Five of Atlanta’s seven highest paid players in 2023 are offensive or defensive linemen. The Falcons re-signed RT Kaleb McGary this offseason and spent big on a contract extension for Chirs Lindstrom. Veterans David Onyemata and Calais Campbell then signed as free agents on the defensive line. Fontenot and Smith keep the trenches a priority and select the versatile and youthful Tyree Wilson.

9. Chicago (via CAR) – Paris Johnson Jr., LT, Ohio State

After trading back from the first overall pick and landing WR DJ Moore in the process, Chicago’s need for a wide receiver in the first round has greatly diminished. While it may be tempting to reunite Justin Fields with his former college teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Bears need to be focused on the trenches before they add another wide receiver with Moore, Chase Claypool, and Darnell Mooney on the roster.

2022 fifth-rounder Braxton Jones was a serviceable left tackle as a rookie, but with room for improvement and no clear-cut options at right tackle, the Bears take the first lineman off the board in Paris Johnson Jr.

10. Philadelphia – Nolan Smith, LB, Georgia

After resigning Darius Slay & James Bradberry, Howie Roseman and the Eagles will likely stick to their philosophy of building up front. In a draft filled with tons of defensive line talent, the Eagles could look to bring in another defensive lineman from a winning program in Nolan Smith. Smith can learn from the likes of Brandon Graham and potentially be in line to become his replacement after this year. Smith would also reunite with former Georgia teammates Nakobe Dean & Jordan Davis.

– Ryan Brown, A to Z Sports Philadelphia

11. Green Bay (via AZ, TEN): Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State

Looking to stack future picks and jumpstart their rebuild, Arizona trades down for the second time in Monti Ossenfort’s first draft as GM. Green Bay jumps Houston to snag Jaxon Smith-Njigba, their top wide receiver in the draft, and gives Jordan Love an additional weapon in his first year as the Packers' starting QB.

Ironic after years of failing to do the same for Aaron Rodgers.

12. Houston (via CLE): Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU

Houston shipped Brandin Cooks to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2023 fifth-round pick and 2024 sixth-round draft pick. They later signed veteran WR Robert Woods in free agency, and after drafting Bryce Young to be the team’s next franchise quarterback, they’ll likely complete their wide receiver room with a true number one in the draft.

No wide receiver in this class has more physical tools than TCU’s Quentin Johnston, who stands 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds with 40.5-inch vertical and 11-foot-2 broad jump.

13. NY Jets: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern

The Jets need to find some long-term solutions at tackle. George Fant is a free agent, Duane Brown will be turning 38 before Week 1 kicks off, and Mekhi Becton hasn’t played a snap of football since September of 2021. Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski could be an impact player from day one and bring some much needed versatility to the Jets’ offensive line.

14. New England: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois

Witherspoon doesn't have the size the Patriots might necessarily be looking for to pair with Jonathan Jones, Jack Jones, Marcus Jones and Myles Bryant, but he was arguably the best cornerback in college football last season. It helps that the 5-foot-11, 182-pound defensive back played under former Patriots defensive assistant Bret Bielema with the Illini.

He could slot in as a starter from Day 1 and add a missing element to the Patriots' defense.

– Doug Kyed, A to Z Sports New England

15. Arizona (via GB): Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa

Arizona hits the jackpot, passing on Will Anderson Jr. at third overall before trading down twice and still winding up with one of the best pass rushers in the draft class. Lukas Van Ness is quite the consolation prize.

At 6-foot-5 and 272 pounds, Van Ness is a powerful bull rusher off the edge that recorded 13.5 sacks in two seasons in Iowa City. His technique needs polishing, but given time, Van Ness is going to be a difference maker on an NFL defensive line. For a Cardinals defense that lost J.J. Watt, Markus Golden and Zach Allen this offseason, Van Ness is a perfect fit.

16. Washington: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State

There’s a real chance that Kendall Fuller is moving back inside for 2023, leaving a hole on the perimeter for Washington. While the Commanders like what they have in Benjamin St-Juste, Fuller is in the last year of his contract, and adding depth to the position is a necessity in this year’s draft.

Joey Porter Jr., the son of former Steelers star Joey Porter, is a physical corner with plus strength and 4.46 speed. Porter would be an instant starter than excels in press-man coverages.

17. Pittsburgh: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia

Jones would immediately upgrade the Steelers' offense, potentially becoming a cornerstone at left tackle. Jones carries his weight extremely well, with a build like a bulked up tight end. This translates to impressive athleticism that he uses to counter speed rushers and create movement at the second level. With some coaching and refinement in hand usage and pass set footwork, Jones could become one of the better tackles in the league in a short time period.

– Rob Gregson, A to Z Sports Pittsburgh

18. Detroit: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland

Maryland CB Deonte Banks is flying up draft boards after his stellar performance at the NFL Combine. Banks ran his 40 in 4.35 seconds and posted a 42-inch vertical. That athleticism with a 6-foot-2, 205 pound frame is sure to have defensive coaching staffs chomping at the bit to draft him.

After pairing the disruptive Jalen Carter with Aidan Hutchinson on their defensive line, Dan Campbell and new defensive backs coach Dre Bly bring in some secondary depth with Jeff Okudah entering the fourth year of his rookie contract.

19. Tampa Bay: Brian Branch, S, Alabama

The Buccaneers really need help at offensive tackle. But taking Darnell Wright at this point assumes Tristan Wirfs is moving to left tackle, and right now, that’s too much of an assumption. On the other hand, the Buccaneers need immediate help at the slot position and they need a second safety to keep Antoine Winfield Jr. in centerfield, as Todd Bowles has talked about numerous times this offseason.

Branch immediately fills both those needs and it gives the Bucs’ secondary a solid level of stability heading into offseason workouts.

– Evan Winter, A to Z Sports Tampa

20. Seattle: Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson

I don’t think anybody would be surprised if the Seahawks double-dipped at edge rusher with their two first-round selections. Seattle was 25th in points allowed last season and 30th in rushing yards allowed per game.

With Dre’Mont Jones, Uchenna Nwosu, and Darrell Taylor already up front, adding Anderson and Murphy into the mix would solidify Seattle’s defensive front for years to come. Murphy is a powerful defensive end with special teams experience.

21. LA Chargers: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah

The Chargers at 21 are one of the more difficult teams to predict., but with Justin Herbert due for a big extension at some point in the next calendar year, it’s time to start thinking about adding weapons on more affordable contracts.

Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Joshua Palmer are all free agents after the 2024 season, so adding a wide receiver here is not out of the question. Kincaid, however, is just as dangerous in the passing game.

22. Baltimore: Jordan Addison, WR, USC

For the sake of Lamar Jackson (assuming he is still in Baltimore in 2023), the Ravens desperately need to add a wide receiver in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay, and newly signed Nelson Agholor can all be productive, but none give Jackson the go-to target he once had in Hollywood Brown.

Addison, who grew up in the Baltimore area, has said that playing for his hometown team “would be a dream come true.” The Ravens will be hosting Addison for a Top 30 visit where he hopes to further impress them after shining with his route-running and reliable hands at the NFL Combine.

23. Minnesota: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College

The Vikings could certainly use a wide receiver early in the draft after moving on from Adam Thielen earlier this offseason. Zay Flowers' size suggests that he's best suited for the slot, but the majority of his snaps at Boston College actually came on the outside. Adding Flowers to the roster would give Kevin O'Connell some flexibility with wide receiver KJ Osborn, who saw most of his action while working as a slot wide receiver in 2022. 

– Zach Ragan, A to Z Sports Minnesota

24. Jacksonville: O’Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida

Could O’Cyrus Torrence stay in the state of Florida, going from Gainesville to Jacksonville? “It’s possible,” said Torrence last week when asked about the Jaguars.

Jacksonville was one of five teams to have a formal meeting with Torrence at the NFL Combine, and Torrence reportedly shined at his Pro Day and is now moving up draft boards. At 6-foot-5 and 347 pounds, Torrence's size is atypical for an NFL guard. But Torrence’s ability to stay balanced and overpower defenders has him destined to be the first guard weighing 340 or more pounds taken in the first two rounds of the draft in over a decade.

25. NY Giants: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas

It may come as a surprise to some if Sanders is a top 25 pick, but the Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker is everything the Giants need. After two years as an edge defender at Alabama and limited playing time, Sanders had a breakout junior year after transferring to Arkansas and transitioning to linebacker. Sanders was a Butkus Award finalist in 2022, recording 103 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks.

In Fayetteville, Sanders’ athleticism was used similar to that of Micah Parsons in Dan Quinn’s defense. Wink Martindale could do a lot of the same with Sanders on the Giants, and the need at linebacker next to Bobby Okereke is there. Sanders formally met with the Giants at the NFL Combine.

26. Dallas: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson

Bryan Bresee is one the most polarizing players in the entire class. He exploded onto the scene at Clemson as a true freshman back in 2020; but since he has been plagued with injuries, and more recently the death of his sister. When he was healthy, he showed incredible explosiveness, a pass-rushing plan, and was all around a very disruptive player. If his medicals clear and he checks out as fine mentally, the Cowboys could walk away with one of the best players in the class at 26.

– Tyler Browning, A to Z Sports Dallas

27. Buffalo: Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington St.

The Bills let Tremaine Edmunds walk in free agency for financial reasons, but they’ve now got a big hole to fill at linebacker. While the team still has Matt Milano, the team knows just how much they need athleticism at the position, which Henley provides. Bringing back Jordan Poyer will give the Bills more flexibility with this pick.

– Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Sports Buffalo

28. Cincinnati: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas

Bijan is essentially everything the Bengals need at running back. Placing a big-play threat with an addiction to forcing missed tackles next to Joe Burrow in the gun would force defenses to move their safeties closer to the box, and open up Cincinnati’s offense for the better. The pick would also essentially force the Bengals to move on from Joe Mixon and the two years he has remaining on his contract. They’ll take the cap savings and upgrade at the position in one swift move.

– John Sheeran, A to Z Sports Cincinnati

29. New Orleans (via SF): Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh

Kancey has been an NFL draft board riser over the past month. For the Saints, Kancey would be an outlier selection for them when it comes to their past selections on the defensive line. Normally, the Saints highly value stature and production (ex. Payton Turner, Marcus Davenport) for their edge rushers. Kancey’s physical traits and upside could force the Saints to look past their past prerequisites, though.

– Adam Holt, A to Z Sports New Orleans

30. Philadelphia: Steve Avila, OG, TCU

Whenever Jason Kelce decides to hang it up and retire, 2022 second-round pick Cam Jurgens will slide over to center and leave a vacancy at right guard. Philadelphia lost Issac Seumalo to the Steelers in free agency, and looks to fill that hole with a versatile interior lineman in TCU's SteveAvila.

Avila earned first-team All-Big 12 honors after starting 11 games at center for the Horned Frogs in 2021 only to transition back to left guard for TCU's storybook season in 2022 and allow 8 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks.

31. Kansas City: Will McDonald LV, EDGE, Iowa State

Will McDonald is a name that has been swirling around the Kansas City Chiefs a ton. We all know with Frank Clark no longer on the team, they need pass-rush help. George Karlaftis is only going to be in his second season, and Charles Omenihu, the new signing, can play inside and outside, and most of his success came on the inside. McDonald is a guy that has great bend, a multitude of pass-rush moves and a quick release off the line of scrimmage at the edge spot. He's what the Chiefs need, and if available, they likely wouldn't pass on him.

– Justin Churchill, A to Z Sports Kansas City