Mock Drafts 2023

SmashMouth · 01-24-2023, 12:05 AM

Yes, first one of the season is already out. And it even includes picks gotten from a SP trade.

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/list...myr-gibbs-nfl/

Not sure on who they want for the number 1 pick. But we pick up QB Hooker. Is that even realistic, I wonder?

saintsfan1976 · 01-24-2023, 05:53 AM

January 28: NFLPA Collegiate Bowl (Pasadena)

February 2: East-West Shrine Game (Las Vegas)

February 4: Senior Bowl (Mobile, Alabama)

February 5: Pro Bowl

February 12: Super Bowl LVII (Glendale, Arizona)

February 21: Beginning this date through March 7 clubs may designate Franchise or Transition Players.

February 28 - March 6: NFL Scouting Combine (Indianapolis).

March 7: Prior to 4:00 p.m. EST, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players. College Pro Days Begin. Workouts of a school's Pro Day-eligible players with players outside of the scheduled Pro Day activities are prohibited. Private dinners, meetings, interviews are permitted.

March 7 - April 19: Draft-Eligible Facility Visits Begin. Clubs permitted 30 non-local players for physical exams/visits; no on- field workouts.

March 7 - April 26: Video or telephone interviews with draft-eligible players begin. Three video or telephone interviews per player; no longer than one hour in length.

March 13-15: During the period beginning at noon EST, on March 13 and ending at midnight on March 15, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2022 player contracts at 4:00 p.m., EST on March 15.

March 16: Mock Drafts can begin

AsylumGuido · 01-24-2023, 12:06 PM

K Major · 01-24-2023, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Yes, first one of the season is already out. And it even includes picks gotten from a SP trade.

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/list...myr-gibbs-nfl/

Not sure on who they want for the number 1 pick. But we pick up QB Hooker. Is that even realistic, I wonder?

What's your take on Hooker ?

I didn't realize he was a 6th year senior at Tennessee/Va Tech back (redshirt) up? Is he worthwhile to stash for a year, learn the system, then take over as your starter (long term)?

The last scouting report I read had him as Day 2 (mid rounder) selection.

jnormand · 01-24-2023, 12:55 PM

Idk much about the QB class in this draft. But if we get a 1st rounder for SP, we better get a solid QB to come in and be the future. As far as getting a RB in round 1…idk man. Seems like a reach with that pick. I like the safety pick though.

rezburna · 01-24-2023, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

What's your take on Hooker ?

I didn't realize he was a 6th year senior at Tennessee/Va Tech back (redshirt) up? Is he worthwhile to stash for a year, learn the system, then take over as your starter (long term)?

The last scouting report I read had him as Day 2 (mid rounder) selection.

I love Hendon Hooker. He's 6'4", 220 lbs. Good speed. Great arm strength. Accurate passer. He went from 61% to 65% to 68% to 70% completions each year. 2021 he had 31 passing TDs and 3 picks. He was on the way to usurping that until the injury. The kid is a diamond in through if I've ever seen one.

SmashMouth · 01-24-2023, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

What's your take on Hooker ?

I didn't realize he was a 6th year senior at Tennessee/Va Tech back (redshirt) up? Is he worthwhile to stash for a year, learn the system, then take over as your starter (long term)?

The last scouting report I read had him as Day 2 (mid rounder) selection.

Need to study his reading ability before answering.

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I'd take him. Mostly 3 seconds and the ball is gone. Some 4 and 5 seconds looks, but not many. Seems accurate too.

Good height and weight too.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb...-hooker-1.html

He has a quick release too, That's what you want.
https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/...B-VirginiaTech

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SmashMouth · 01-24-2023, 02:12 PM

We could take a flyer in the late rounds on Stetson Bennett.
https://www.on3.com/db/stetson-bennett-iv-108660/
The next Purdy?

AsylumGuido · 01-24-2023, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

We could take a flyer in the late rounds on Stetson Bennett.
https://www.on3.com/db/stetson-bennett-iv-108660/
The next Purdy?

We're not really sure yet what the current Purdy is. He has an excellent defense, one of the better offensive lines in the league, three matchup nightmares on offense (Kittle, Samuel, and McCaffrey), and arguably the best FB in the league (Juszczyk). He may very well be something special, or he may just be Gardner Minshew with all of the right tools around him.

SmashMouth · 01-24-2023, 03:08 PM

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01-24-2023, 12:05 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Mock Drafts 2023 Yes, first one of the season is already out. And it even includes picks gotten from a SP trade. https://saintswire.usatoday.com/list...myr-gibbs-nfl/ Not sure on who they want for the number 1 pick. But we pick up QB Hooker. Is that even realistic, I wonder? saintsfan1976, Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.

01-24-2023, 05:53 AM	#2
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 January 28: NFLPA Collegiate Bowl (Pasadena) February 2: East-West Shrine Game (Las Vegas) February 4: Senior Bowl (Mobile, Alabama) February 5: Pro Bowl February 12: Super Bowl LVII (Glendale, Arizona) February 21: Beginning this date through March 7 clubs may designate Franchise or Transition Players. February 28 - March 6: NFL Scouting Combine (Indianapolis). March 7: Prior to 4:00 p.m. EST, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players. College Pro Days Begin. Workouts of a school's Pro Day-eligible players with players outside of the scheduled Pro Day activities are prohibited. Private dinners, meetings, interviews are permitted. March 7 - April 19: Draft-Eligible Facility Visits Begin. Clubs permitted 30 non-local players for physical exams/visits; no on- field workouts. March 7 - April 26: Video or telephone interviews with draft-eligible players begin. Three video or telephone interviews per player; no longer than one hour in length. March 13-15: During the period beginning at noon EST, on March 13 and ending at midnight on March 15, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2022 player contracts at 4:00 p.m., EST on March 15. March 16: Mock Drafts can begin SmashMouth likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by SmashMouth Yes, first one of the season is already out. And it even includes picks gotten from a SP trade. https://saintswire.usatoday.com/list...myr-gibbs-nfl/ Not sure on who they want for the number 1 pick. But we pick up QB Hooker. Is that even realistic, I wonder? What's your take on Hooker ? I didn't realize he was a 6th year senior at Tennessee/Va Tech back (redshirt) up? Is he worthwhile to stash for a year, learn the system, then take over as your starter (long term)? The last scouting report I read had him as Day 2 (mid rounder) selection. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Idk much about the QB class in this draft. But if we get a 1st rounder for SP, we better get a solid QB to come in and be the future. As far as getting a RB in round 1…idk man. Seems like a reach with that pick. I like the safety pick though. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by K Major What's your take on Hooker ? I didn't realize he was a 6th year senior at Tennessee/Va Tech back (redshirt) up? Is he worthwhile to stash for a year, learn the system, then take over as your starter (long term)? The last scouting report I read had him as Day 2 (mid rounder) selection. I love Hendon Hooker. He's 6'4", 220 lbs. Good speed. Great arm strength. Accurate passer. He went from 61% to 65% to 68% to 70% completions each year. 2021 he had 31 passing TDs and 3 picks. He was on the way to usurping that until the injury. The kid is a diamond in through if I've ever seen one. turbo_dog, papz, SmashMouth and 3 others like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 We could take a flyer in the late rounds on Stetson Bennett. https://www.on3.com/db/stetson-bennett-iv-108660/ The next Purdy? K Major likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by SmashMouth We could take a flyer in the late rounds on Stetson Bennett. https://www.on3.com/db/stetson-bennett-iv-108660/ The next Purdy? We're not really sure yet what the current Purdy is. He has an excellent defense, one of the better offensive lines in the league, three matchup nightmares on offense (Kittle, Samuel, and McCaffrey), and arguably the best FB in the league (Juszczyk). He may very well be something special, or he may just be Gardner Minshew with all of the right tools around him. saintsfan1976 likes this.