jleisher Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 For this mock draft, I used Fanspeak.com to manage the cap. I then used PFF draft simulator with Nfldraftbuzz.com for the draft and scouting reports. Per Spotrac.com, Packers estimated cap space for top 51 players is $24,514,860. Gutekunst, LaFleur and Murphy are all smiles with the Rodgers trade finally completed. Gutes packages Rodgers with his buddy Bakhitiari, along with pick #78 to the NYJ for picks #13, #43, #112 and 2024 3rd round pick. Russ Ball works his cap space magic with Rodgers and Bak before the trade to add $10m to the 2023 Packers salary cap. Per Spotrac.com, the Packers estimated cap space for top 51 players is $24,514,860 before the trade. So, cap space is at $34,514,860. Packers resign: Mason Crosby K 2yrs $4m, cap hit $2m. Eric Wilson 2yrs. $6m $2m signing bonus. Cap hit $2m 2023 Cap space: $30,514,860 Outside Free Agents: Matt Ryan QB 2yrs $10m $10m signing bonus. Cap hit $5m. Irv Smith Jr. TE 2yrs $7m, $4m signing bonus. Cap hit $5m. A'Shawn Robinson DL 2yrs $8m, $4m signing bonus. Cap hit $6m. 2023 Cap Space: $16,514,860 2023 Packers Mock Draft: #13. Packers select: Lukas Van Ness DE/Edge Iowa 6.5 sacks TACKLING: 59% PASS RUSH: 80% RUN DEFENSE: 80% Very athletic player who is nicknamed “Hercules” by teammates. Looks like he was carved out of stone standing 6-5 and weighing in at 275lbs. He’s flexible enough to bend the edge, and he’s at his best when Van Ness can use his quickness and change-of-direction abilities to counter back inside. Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands. High level of functional strength and an elite ability to convert speed to power. His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and he displays a very good motor. Gets very good leverage and has exceptional lower leg strength. He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage. Has very powerful hands - gets under blocker's pads and easily drives them backward. As a pass rusher, he shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge. Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which he uses with impressive precision. Long arms with an elite tackle radius along with an always-on motor #15. Tampa calls and offers picks #19 and #50 for #15. Done. (Tampa select Broderick Jones T) #19. Cardinals call and offer picks #34, #66 and #105. Done. (Cardinals select Christian Gonzalez CB) #34. Packers select: Michael Mayer TE QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 106.7 HANDS: 82% SHORT RECEIVING: 94% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 96% DEEP THREAT: 97% BLOCKING: 70% Mayer fights his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance. Mayer plays with smoothness and balance, and Mayer shows a knack for setting up defensive backs. Good quickness off the snap. Has good speed for the position to attack the seam. Shows burst out of his breaks to gain separation. Knee-bend and technique are good, and he shows decent power when his hands hit the target. Has the burst off the snap to be split out wide in the NFL. The best blocking Tight end in this year's class Mayer has soft hands and excellent ball skills. He effortlessly catches the football away from his frame. Mayer releases from in-line alignments effectively He has a well-rounded set of tools as a pass catcher. Possesses mismatch size and is adept at going up to make contested catches. He high points the ball well and has strong hands to control the ball while getting hit. Mayer has a nose for the end zone and should be an asset in the red zone. He has a nice feel as a route runner and knows how to separate. #43. Packers select: Jack Campbell ILB Iowa 1 sack TACKLING: 89% PASS RUSH: 69% RUN DEFENSE: 85% COVERAGE: 91% He’s a sure and violent wrap-up tackler with sideline-to-sideline range. He’s an excellent tackler in space, showing loose hips and the ability to break down and contain runners. Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs. Campbell will always try to plow into the largest piles and has a good knack of ending up glued to the ballcarrier. He possesses an intriguing blend of size and movement skills. He has good length, wide shoulders, and long arms, and Campbell has room to add weight. Reacts well to draw plays and misdirection, sniffs out screens to his side of the field. Keeps his eyes in the backfield when rushing the passer and uses hands and strength to stay in the play. Campbell has value as an inside blitzer as well, showing the initial burst to shoot through gaps and disrupt the backfield. #45. Cowboys call and offer picks #58, #129 and #169 for #45, #235, #242 and #256. Done. (Cowboys select BJ Ojulari Edge) #50. Packers select: Keion White DE/Edge Georgia Tech 7.5 sacks TACKLING: 68% PASS RUSH: 84% RUN DEFENSE: 90% His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. Powerful large club-like hands - violent in the extreme Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #20. He wrote "White was a devastating player for Old Dominion in 2019, making 19 TFLs. He was 265 then. He transferred to Tech, but then suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him. He’s now 6-4, 290, and primed to be a problem for ACC teams. White has hit 21 mph despite being almost 300 pounds. He also has vertical-jumped 32 inches and done 38 reps of 225 on the bench press." Has the speed to track backs sideline to sideline - impressive for a player of his size. White has excellent flexibility to bend the edge and shows a good closing burst. Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body. He has a lethal spin move and the pure speed to close quickly. White has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on. He’s a high-motor player, and he shows good enough hand use, as well as a tight spin move, to win as an edge rusher. #58. Packers select: Darnell Wright T Tennesse PASS BLOCKING: 84% RUN BLOCKING: 72% Hugely experienced tackle with 2746 career college snaps for Tennessee at both left and right tackle His production and technique have improved every year - last year he didn't give up a single sack despite playing 507 passing snaps. Has the feet to adjust when Wright anticipates what's coming. Effective trapping and bends at the knees with adequate core strength to absorb the bull rush. Can clear a path at the second level if he hits the target. In the run game, he shows a decent burst off the line of scrimmage, with the ability to win at the point of attack. Wright has enough speed and athleticism to move to the second level and land blocks. Very strong anchor and outstanding functional strength With a thick build and a naturally wide base, he brings power and physicality in the run game. Moton is an exceptionally good mover for someone his size. He has a massive frame, broad enough to carry his weight with relative ease. Wright has agile feet and moves well when moving backward in pass-protection sets. Best on the outside because of his height and athleticism but is capable of blocking on the move. #66. Packers select: Cody Mauch G/T NDSU PASS BLOCKING: 93% RUN BLOCKING: 99% Entered North Dakota State program as a 221-pound tight end before impressively bulking up to a 303-pound starting offensive tackle - without losing much of his tight end speed. A smooth athlete with terrific mobility and footwork, staying light on his feet. Has the lateral range, natural shuffle movements, and lower body quickness to mirror speed rushers. He’s especially light on his feet, a fluid mover who has natural balance as Mauch kick-slides and sets. Is rarely beaten on the edge by speed rushers- is instinctive in shepherding them towards the sideline. Elite overall speed - could kick outside and play tight end in a pinch. Carries his weight naturally, wide-framed with low body fat, along with powerful hands. Mauch moves naturally, with agile feet and the natural balance to mirror in pass protection. Super productive left tackle at NDS where over four seasons on 836 pass blocking plays, he gave just two sacks. Super shifty foot quickness to remain outside. Can get to the second level with surprising agility when adjusting to moving defenders. Underrated athleticism, agility, balance, and even straight-line speed Has elite lateral movement - is elite on sweeps and in the screen game - ideal for a zone run blocking scheme. Effective in space and usually drops his hips to get leverage and sustain against shorter defenders. After they drafted Mauch, Packers trade Royce Newman to Tampa Bay for 2024 5th round pick. #105. Packers select: Zach Harrison DE/Edge Ohio St. 3.5 sacks TACKLING: 80% PASS RUSH: 96% RUN DEFENSE: 86% Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge. Has ridiculous athletic skills runs 4.5 at 268lbs can overwhelm opponents and fly past bigger tackles in a blink of an eye. Has a solidly built frame with good upper body strength and tenacity. Works hard to get to the ball. Plays fast with good initial quickness and closing speed to create havoc in the backfield. He has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power, and ability to close. Looks the part. Possesses a long, athletic build with room for additional muscle mass. Flashes a burst off the snap, good enough to cross the face of collegiate tackles and put him in position to make big plays behind the line of scrimmage. Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. A run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and bull rushes when he's first off, the snap. Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands. #112. Packers select: Jartavius Martin DB Illinois 3 Ints QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 74.4 TACKLING: 92% RUN DEFENSE: 87% COVERAGE: 70% ZONE: 66% MAN/PRESS: 72% In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler. Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. Extremely aggressive to come up and put his body in traffic to make tackles. He’s excellent in run support, a physical hitter who could also get a look at safety. Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Martin shows excellent ball skills when breaking on a route. He’s a plus tackler in run support as well. Transitions well from coverage to close on the ball. Strong hands, quick reactions for the interceptions. #116. Packers select: Moro Ojomo DE Texas 3 sacks TACKLING: 69% PASS RUSH: 87% RUN DEFENSE: 98% A technician with a high motor, Ojomo has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Ojomo shows a strong finishing burst and has the power to hold at the point of attack as a run defender. He has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and he shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the ball. His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers. Average quickness and power and his bull rush will be stonewalled. Comes off the snap high, losing leverage. He has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on. He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and he shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Ojomo plays with excellent balance and a strong, flexible core, rarely ending up on the ground. #129. Packers select: Andrei Iosivas WR Princeton QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 118.1 HANDS: 89% SHORT RECEIVING: 93% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 95% DEEP THREAT: 98% BLOCKING: 61% Shows good sense as a route runner and provides an enormous catch radius over the middle of the field. He has soft hands and uses his frame effectively to shield defenders, making him a major threat in the red zone. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #15. He wrote "In track, he finished fourth in the country in the heptathlon and ran the fastest 60 in NCAA heptathlon history (6.71). Iosivas bench pressed 370 pounds this month and has vertical-jumped 39 inches. His 60-yard dash time would, by his own estimation, translate into a 4.2-something 40, but he points out that it was also out of the blocks and on a track, so maybe not. His position coach, Brian Flinn, predicts when Iosivas goes through the draft process and performs those tests he will “destroy them all." Iosivas shows suddenness off the line of scrimmage and accelerates quickly, and his top-end speed is among the best in this draft. Plays the more traditional and in-demand position of outside position - lined up at the Z position 85% in 2022. He has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle. A fluid mover capable of creating some separation over the middle of the field, Iosivas has the long arms and soft hands to provide a sizable catch radius. Iosivas plays with a smoothness and balance, and he shows a knack for setting up defensive backs. Strong runner with the ball with enough agility to make defenders miss in the open field. Has a tall frame and long arms, plus strong hands, giving him a huge catch radius. #149. Packers select: Ji'Ayir Brown S Penn St. 4 Ints QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 66.0 TACKLING: 70% RUN DEFENSE: 66% COVERAGE: 78% ZONE: 77% MAN/PRESS: 72% He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Not a major liability in man coverage. Decent enough foot speed and length to stay with slot receivers in four-wide sets on short patterns. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #69. He wrote, " In 2021, he made six interceptions, the most by a Penn State player in 15 years, to go with 73 tackles and two fumble recoveries. The 5-11, 208-pounder has elite quickness, clocking a 3.99 pro shuttle time this offseason. He also ran a 4.45 40 and bench pressed 370 to go with a 345-pound power clean." Great speed in pursuit with the chase skills to track down the ball carrier. Has a stocky build and sets a physical tone in the middle of the field. Fills hard against the run, showing speed and taking good paths to the ball. Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly when Brown has a chance to make a play. Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. #169. Packers select: Eric Gray RB Oklahoma RUSHING: 91% BREAK TACKLES: 72% RECEIVING/HANDS: 84% PASS BLOCKING: 30% RUN BLOCKING: 45% Gray runs with violence; he’s capable of thrashing through tacklers, and Gray has the natural balance to withstand contact. A compact runner, he has a rare blend of balance, agility and instincts. He shows decent burst and straight-line speed to turn in big plays. He’s at his best working in space, showing the quickness and vision of a return specialist. His stop-start ability allows him to create initial separation. Bowling-ball runner between the tackles. Flashes a burst in and out of the hole. Lowers his pads and delivers a blow into the chest of defenders. Falls forward on nearly every run due to lean. Short build makes it difficult for defenders to find among linemen. Good acceleration and straight-line speed. He shows suddenness off the line of scrimmage and accelerates quickly, and his top-end speed is among the best in this draft. He often thrived in the screen game, transitioning up field quickly and showing a knack for following his blocks. Gray has the size and strength to pass protect. #170. LAC call and offer picks #200, #239 and 2024 6th round pick. (LAC select Luke Haggard T) #200. Packers select: McClendon Curtis T/G Chattanooga (PS) PASS BLOCKING: 98% RUN BLOCKING: 91% He’ll consistently finish blocks, dropping on defenders when Curtis has them on the ground. Curtis shows good awareness reacting to twists and stunts as a pass protector, and he has the strength to anchor against bigger defensive linemen. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #91. He wrote, "He chose to stay at hometown Chattanooga coming out of high school over FBS offers from Appalachian State, Georgia Southern, MTSU, Ohio, Temple and Western Kentucky. This offseason Curtis has deadlifted 775 pounds, power-cleaned 345, and his body fat was measured at 23.7 percent." He will have a chance to develop as a right tackle or possibly inside at guard, where he could be an interesting prospect for a zone-blocking team. If nothing else, that versatility is enough to make him at least a quality reserve. A smooth mover and covers a lot of ground, working hard to mirror rushers; agile and keeps his feet moving. Curtis flashes power and nastiness in the run game, able to win at the point of attack and athletic enough to get out as a pulling blocker before landing blocks on the move at the second level. Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level. #232. Packers Select: Derius Davis WR TCU QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 112.9 HANDS: 73% SHORT RECEIVING: 73% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 73% DEEP THREAT: 73% BLOCKING: 73% Shows quickness off the snap to shake off corners and create room. Separates with hesitation moves and nice acceleration. Davis also proved to be a force in catch-and-run situations. A violent runner who transitions up field quickly after the catch, Davis has the speed to pick up chunks of yardage once he’s broken the first tackle. Keeps his feet active and eyes up to dodge traffic quickly and easily. Has excellent straight-line speed to be a breakaway threat at any level. Will initiate contact and runs through high tackle attempts but isn't overall a powerful player. His long arms allow him to play bigger than his size, and he has a frame that can carry a little more weight. Davis is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. Very good hands, accepts the ball fluidly on most throws and is ready to make a play afterward. Makes catches in traffic, even going up over taller defenders with vertical and toughness. #239. Packers select: SirVocea Dennis LB Pittsburgh 7 sacks (PS) TACKLING: 85% PASS RUSH: 74% RUN DEFENSE: 84% COVERAGE: 74% Dennis has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core strength to chase through traffic and make plays. He’s a sure and violent wrap-up tackler with sideline-to-sideline range. He’s an excellent tackler in space, showing loose hips and the ability to break down and contain runners. Reads quarterbacks eyes and reacts quickly to targets in zone coverage. Work in progress as a pass rusher, with upfield burst and flexibility to dip and scrape. In coverage, Dennis shows excellent awareness and anticipation when dropping back into zone, and he has the fluidity and speed to run with most tight ends over the middle. Flashes closing speed and agility to reach passers from the blind side or up the middle before they can escape. UDFA's Tim DeMorat QB Fordham Ben Sims TE Baylor Xazavian Valladay RB Arizona St. Antoine Green WR N. Carolina Noah Ruggles K Ohio St. Devonnsha Maxwell DL Chattanooga Cory Trice CB Purdue 53 Man Roster: Love QB Ryan QB Jones RB Dillon RB Gray RB Watson WR Doubs WR Toure WR Melton WR Iosivas WR/ST Davis WR/ST Mayer TE Deguara TE Davis TE/ST Smith Jr. TE Nijman LT Jenkins LG Tom C Mauch RG Wright RT Walker T/G Runyan G Myers C/G Jones T Curtis T (PS) O'Donnell P Crosby K Orzech LS Nixon RS/CB Clark NT Slaton NT Wyatt DE Robinson DE White DE/Edge Harrison DE Ojomo DE Walker ILB Campbell ILB McDuffie ILB/ST J. Campbell ILB?ST Dennis ILB (PS) Gary Edge Smith Edge Enagbare Edge Van Ness Edge Wilson Edge/ST Alexander CB Douglas CB Stokes CB Ballentine CB/ST Ford S/ST Moore S/ST Savage S Brown S/ST Martin S/CB/ST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packerraymond Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, jleisher said: Gutes packages Rodgers with his buddy Bakhitiari, along with pick #78 to the NYJ for picks #13, #43, #112 and 2024 3rd round pick. Russ Ball works his cap space magic with Rodgers and Bak before the trade to add $10m to the 2023 Packers salary cap. Per Spotrac.com, the Packers estimated cap space for top 51 players is $24,514,860 before the trade. So, cap space is at $34,514,860. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACKRULE Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Love the effort you always put into these but bringing Crosby back what for. Just not point if we're swaping out QB's get a kicker with a real leg. Crosby has a limp noddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas492 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 LOL at the trading of Rodgers and Bakh. Then we sign an off ball linebacker. After investing in Campbell and Walker. Then we trade from 19-34. Don't care either way for that pick. But then we draft an off ball linebacker pretty high. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachbuns Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Thanks for the work .. enjoy mocks. That being said, not a fan of dropping from #19 way down to #34. GB doesn't really need all those players, they need quality players. Don't get trading Bak either as you don't save much and think he still has a few all pro years in him. Love needs protection too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Not a fan. Trade Bak and Newman and then fill those spots with a 2nd, 3rd (DOA) and 6th. No WR taken until the 4th. Off-ball LB taken early for some reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransientTexan Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, jleisher said: Russ Ball works his cap space magic with Rodgers and Bak before the trade to add $10m to the 2023 Packers salary cap. There is no cap space magic in existence that will add $10m to the GB cap space while also trading Bak/AR before the 2023 draft. the 1 and only shot to save cap space on them in the current year is to wait until June 1st to make a trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJerkDave Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 I know it is just fun. But man, you have 15 draft picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantyWrestler Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 I’ll be honest, while I like quite a few guys you picked, there were others where I threw up in my mouth a little. Not the most realistic I think either. I know, people always say that but this one seems off. Try again, I like your work and you’ve done better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHARMON9 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 We have three solid to good ILB last time i checked. One being out first round pick and the 2nd just signed a 5 year extension. Why would spend a 2nd rounder on ILB? We also need another WR in the worst way. Not a fan of this mock at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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