NFL mock drafts 2023: Compare latest from Mel Kiper, Daniel Jeremiah, Todd McShay, other experts

No need to shut your windows. There is a draft in here. 

With the 2023 NFL Combine in the rearview mirror, draft season is full steam ahead, and the experts are cranking out their mocks.

This year's combine didn't really result in any major movers at or near the top, but it did reinforce what we already knew: The Bryce Young size debate will rage on until April, C.J. Stroud looks ready for the big stage, and Will Levis will make a team very happy come April — or very disappointed come the end of the 2023 NFL season.

With the Panthers trading up to No. 1 overall, there's a new wrinkle at the top, too. Will Carolina opt for Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud? Some mock drafters feel there's a clear favorite.

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With this year's draft first round something of a crapshoot with several unknowns baked into the top 10, some of the mock draft experts are seeing things differently. 

Here's how some of the heavy-hitter mock drafters see the first round playing out:

Vinnie Iyer's mock draft (The Sporting News)

Iyer's latest mock draft was released on March 22:

Noteworthy:

— Iyer projects the Panthers to take Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, not Bryce Young, with the No. 1 overall selection.

— Will Levis doesn't last very long, heading to the Lions at No. 6, giving Detroit an heir apparent to Jared Goff.

— The Jets opt for offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. at No. 13, reinforcing their line. There's some question, though, as to whether or not the Jets will keep that pick as part of the Aaron Rodgers trade.

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Mel Kiper's mock draft (ESPN)

Kiper's latest mock draft was released on March 21. His full analysis on each pick can be found here. 

Noteworthy:

— It's a QB frenzy in the top five: C.J. Stroud (Panthers), Bryce Young (Texans), Will Levis (Colts) and Anthony Richardson (Seahawks) all go in the first five selections.

— The Ravens take a swing at fixing their wide receiver issues, landing wideout Zay Flowers with the No. 22 pick.

— Jalen Carter, facing some off-the-field issues, still lands in the top 10, going to the Lions at No. 6. 

Daniel Jeremiah's mock draft (NFL Network)

Jeremiah's latest mock draft was released on March 21:

Noteworthy:

— Hendon Hooker, first-round pick: The Tennessee passer goes to the Vikings at No. 23, giving Minnesota a Kirk Cousins exit plan.

— Quentin Johnston has a bit of a slide, winding up with the Bills at No. 27.

— Michael Mayer nearly falls out of the first round, winding up with New Orleans at No. 29.

Todd McShay's mock draft (ESPN)

McShay's latest mock draft was released on April 4. For full detailed analysis for each pick, visit his mock draft here.

Noteworthy:

— The Colts have their sights set on a passer, trading up and taking Anthony Richardson at No. 3 overall.

— A bit of a slide for wideout Jordan Addison, landing with the Bills at No. 27.

— The defending champs beef up their defensive line with two defensive end picks: Lukas Van Ness at No. 10 and Will McDonald IV at No. 30.

Dane Brugler's mock draft (The Athletic)

Brugler's latest mock draft was revealed on March 10. For full details and analysis, visit Brugler's mock draft here.

Noteworthy:

— The Panthers take C.J. Stroud after trading up to No. 1 overall, passing on Bryce Young.

— The Bears get help from a local kid: Northwestern's Peter Skoronski heads to Chicago with the No. 9 pick.

— Like father, like son: The Steelers nab son of franchise great Joey Porter, Joey Porter Jr., with the No. 17 pick, bolstering their DB room.