Triple Take Mock Draft 3.0

The Triple Take team of Mike Prisuta, Dale Lolley and Matt Williamson have released Mock Draft 3.0.

Don't forget to follow along with their position-by-position draft previews as we lead up to the NFL Draft here.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Dale's Pick: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: There's been some speculation of the Panthers preferring C.J. Stroud, but Young is going to be the pick.

Mike's Pick: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: If Ohio State had made a makeable field goal in the national semifinal against Georgia, we'd quite likely be talking about Stroud as the quarterback who ran and passed the Buckeyes to the National Championship. It didn't happen, but that was no fault of Stroud's.

Matt's Pick: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
Analysis: Who is to say for sure, but it looks more and more as though Young will be the pick to open the 2023 Draft.

Dale's Pick: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: Stroud and Young are really 1 and 1A in this draft at the QB position. He would solve a lot of issues for the Texans.

Mike's Pick: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: If the best quarterback in the class isn't Stroud it's Young, who has won a national championship. Like Stroud, Young runs more out of necessity than by design. And like Stroud, Young can place the ball where he wants, when he wants. He'll be first overall on a lot of lists.

Matt's Pick: Will Anderson, DE, Alabama
Analysis: With Young off the board, the Texans surprise many by going with Anderson instead of a quarterback. Remember where DeMeco Ryans came from though: San Francisco, possibly the team that stresses defensive line more than anyone else in the league. Ryans also went to Alabama.

Dale's Pick: Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama
Analysis: I don't expect the Cardinals to pick in this spot. Someone is going to make them an offer they can't refuse to move up. And the Cardinals need as many good players as they can get.

Mike's Pick: Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: There's nobody better among the non-quarterbacks available. The exclamation point on Anderson's resume was his decision to play in the Sugar Bowl against Kansas State even though it wasn't a playoff game (a bunch of the prominent prospects for the Wildcats and Crimson Tide did, as well). For love of the game.

Matt's Pick: Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech
Analysis: The Cardinals defensive line really needs a lot of work. Maybe they end up with Anderson when it is all said and done or trade down from the third spot, but Wilson would be a good building block, especially considering the state of Arizona's defensive front.

Dale's Pick: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Analysis: I still believe the Colts could just take the best player available and then make an offer to Lamar Jackson and not have to give up picks until next year. In fact, if someone jumps ahead of them, that might be the right course of action. If not, they can just take Richardson.

Mike's Pick: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: If Levis turns out to be the guy to finally provide a long-term answer at quarterback for the Colts, we all might have to start eating bananas with the peels on (and with no disregard for the brown spots). But even if Levis becomes an All-Pro, I'll continue to hold the mayo with my morning cup of Joe.

Matt's Pick: CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: The Colts are ecstatic that Stroud falls this far, and they sprint to the podium to secure their franchise quarterback.

Dale's Pick: Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech
Analysis: If Richardson fell to this spot, I think the Seahawks would grab him. But they settle for a lanky defensive end, instead.

Mike's Pick: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Analysis: The ideal landing spot for Richardson would be with a team that doesn't need a QB to step in immediately but may well want to transition at the position sooner rather than later. The Seahawks have Geno Smith, and they have nine other picks with which to address immediate needs.

Matt's Pick: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: Seattle gets what could be the best overall player in this entire draft in Carter. He also fills a big need area along Seattle's defensive line.

Dale's Pick: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Analysis: The Lions cleared out former top-10 pick Jeff Okudah last week, trading him to the Falcons. That opens a spot up for Gonzalez.

Mike's Pick: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: Carter was once perceived as a potential first-overall selection. He'll slide until Dan Campbell remembers Carter picked up LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with one arm in the SEC Championship Game, a man-against-boys sack if ever there was one.

Matt's Pick: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Analysis: The Lions traded Jeff Okuda to Atlanta. Even though they signed two cornerbacks, including Cameron Sutton, in free agency, Detroit grabs a prototypical outside corner in Gonzalez.

Dale's Pick: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
Analysis: The Raiders have a short-term answer at QB in Jimmy Garoppolo, but they still need a long-term solution. I don't know if Levis is that, but it's worth a shot.

Mike's Pick: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Analysis: The Raiders need help at cornerback and wind up with the pick of the litter at the position. That includes ball-production, a big frame and fluid athleticism.

Matt's Pick: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Analysis: The Raiders could go a lot of directions here, including anywhere on defense or adding an offensive lineman. But Richardson's immense talent is just too tempting to build around.

Dale's Pick: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
Analysis: The Falcons could use a bruiser up front. And why not keep Carter in state? He might be the best player in this draft.

Mike's Pick: Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech
Analysis: Signing Bud Dupree shouldn't take edge rusher off the table in Atlanta. And Wilson's too good a player to pass up if he ends up available this deep into the first round due in part to the early run on QBs.

Matt's Pick: Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa
Analysis: Atlanta's defensive front still needs work, and this team has had a tough time generating sacks the past two years. Van Ness is a very good athlete with a bully mentality and can be employed all over the line of scrimmage.

Dale's Pick: Peter Skoronski, OL, Northwestern
Analysis: The Bears need to do a better job of blocking for Justin Fields. Skoronski is a good place to start.

Mike's Pick: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
Analysis: The Bears need offensive line help for Justin Fields and won't have to go far to find a player who should provide an immediate upgrade somewhere. Chicago can figure out whether Skoronski is a guard or a tackle later.

Matt's Pick: Paris Johnson, OT, Ohio State (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Bears grab their top offensive tackle in this draft to pretty much complete their offensive rebuild around Justin Fields. After this pick, it is time for Chicago to then focus on defense.

Dale's Pick: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
Analysis: The Eagles are set at left tackle, but right tackle Lane Johnson has had injury issues and is 32.

Mike's Pick: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: This will require a bit of a leap of faith on Philadelphia's part. But Bresee has done what he's needed to in the pre-draft process to entice a team that values defensive linemen.

Matt's Pick: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Analysis: The Eagles were able to retain James Bradberry and Darius Slay, but those two are not young players. Witherspoon's aggressive playing style would fit in very well with the Eagles.

Dale's Pick: Lukas Van Ness, Edge, Iowa
Analysis: Van Ness is a tweener, but so was Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. He'll know what to do with Van Ness.

Mike's Pick: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
Analysis: Johnson has been in the conversation as the potential best tackle available all along. And former Buckeye Mike Vrabel undoubtedly trusts the process regarding where and how Johnson was developed in college.

Matt's Pick: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Titans roster needs a lot of work. Their offensive line needs a lot of work as well. Skoronski would start somewhere up front from the start. He very well could be the best offensive lineman in this draft.

Dale's Pick: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
Analysis: A big, outside-the-numbers receiver for Young to throw to makes sense here. So would Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but Johnston's size is a factor.

Mike's Pick: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: After getting their QB, the Texans get a guy who's arguably the best wide receiver available. There's not a lot of recent tape on Smith-Njigba, but what's available from the 2021 season is more than compelling.

Matt's Pick: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
Analysis: Houston didn't go quarterback with their first pick, but they snag Levis here. The Texans have done a lot of work on their offense this offseason and now hope to be getting their long-term answer at the most important position.

Dale's Pick: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Analysis: Witherspoon is feisty and active. He'll fit right into the Jets defense as a quality started opposite 2022 Defensive Rookie of the Year Sauce Gardner.

Mike's Pick: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: Another potential best-player-at-his-position-caliber prospect proves too difficult to pass up. Jones' athleticism at his size would come in handy for a team that will potentially need to do all it can to support an aging-but-still-dangerous quarterback.

Matt's Pick: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: Tackle is probably the Jets biggest need and Jones could be the best value on the board at this point. Sometimes things just line up well, which is the case here for New York.

Dale's Pick: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
Analysis: The Patriots have always built around their line, and it's not as solid as it has been. They could use an offensive tackle.

Mike's Pick: Devin Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Analysis: Witherspoon isn't perhaps the best cornerback available because of his measurables. But he's a pure hitter and, as a result, a pure football player. He's Bill Belichick's kind of guy.

Matt's Pick: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Analysis: New England has not had a lot of success drafting wide receivers, but that doesn't mean they should stop trying. Smith-Njigba looks like a plug and play target hog to make Mac Jones' life easier.

Dale's Pick: Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Packers could use some pass rush help up front. Murphy, who can play all over the line, can do that.

Mike's Pick: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Analysis: It would be the height of irony for the Packers to select a wide receiver on the first round of this draft, given the transition they're seemingly about to make at quarterback. But the need is glaring and they can get a quality tight end later.

Matt's Pick: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
Analysis: The Packers need more weapons, whether at wide receiver or tight end. Kincaid is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses and a very valuable chess piece for Green Bay's passing game.

Dale's Pick: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: If the Commanders hope to compete against the Cowboys and Eagles, they need to beef up their coverage.

Mike's Pick: Brian Branch, DB, Alabama
Analysis: Branch can handle slot corner immediately. But his true value will emerge soon thereafter as a chess piece for Ron Rivera in the secondary.

Matt's Pick: Joey Porter Jr, CB, Penn State (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: Washington could really use a big physical cornerback like Porter. Matching him with an already formidable defensive front could really pay off for the Commanders.

Dale's Pick: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Analysis: Smith-Njigba was Ohio State's best receiver two years ago – when Chris Olave and 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson were on the roster. He's the best overall receiver in this draft.

Mike's Pick: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Steelers won't complain if it works out in a manner that allows them to select a player considered by many to be one of the top three cornerbacks on the board. Porter's lineage and history with the team is a cherry on top of the Steelers' first-round sundae.

Matt's Pick: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Steelers would have had to consider Porter, but he just went off the board. Bresee is an ideal scheme fit though and can further learn his trade from Cameron Heyward.

Dale's Pick: Bijon Robinson, RB, Texas
Analysis: Neither David Montgomery or D'Andre Swift have played a full season since entering the NFL. Swift could be on the move if this comes to fruition.

Mike's Pick: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Analysis: There are indeed a number of tight ends available. But there aren't any others with Washington's size, ability as a run blocker and untapped potential as a pass catcher. A massive player with massive upside worth a swing for the seats as a second selection in the first round.

Matt's Pick: Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson
Analysis: The Lions went with a cornerback with their first pick. Now they grab a big edge disruptor in Murphy to pair with last year's first round pick, Aiden Hutchinson.

Dale's Pick: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee
Analysis: The Bucs can slide Tristan Wirfs over to the left side and plug Wright in at right tackle.

Mike's Pick: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: Every once in a while, the right guy falls to the right team. The Bucs were the worst rushing team in the league last season. In Robinson, they get not only the best running back but also one of the best players available.

Matt's Pick: ​​Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee
Analysis: The Bucs could move Tristen Wirfs to left tackle in this situation and plug Wright in immediately on the right side. Offensive line is one of the top needs for Tampa Bay without question.

Dale's Pick: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
Analysis: The Seahawks make over their defensive line with the additions of Wilson and Bresee.

Mike's Pick: Lukas Van Ness, Edge, Iowa
Analysis: Seattle's second first-round selection addresses an immediate need. Van Ness can fit in at multiple spots along the defensive line and can help against the run as well as with the pass rush.

Matt's Pick: Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Seahawks took Smith's teammate, Carter, with their first selection. These two could help each other a great deal on and off the field. Seattle's pass-rush could be fierce with these two former Bulldogs.

Dale's Pick: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
Analysis: Justin Herbert will quickly fall in love with Flowers' quickness and red zone ability.

Mike's Pick: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Chargers are much better when Justin Herbert has an array of targets at his disposal. Hyatt provides one with a little size and a lot of speed.

Matt's Pick: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Analysis: Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are an excellent pair, but they just haven't been on the field together enough of late and age is becoming an issue. The Chargers need more explosive plays and hope that Addison helps that situation.

Dale's Pick: Deontae Banks, CB, Maryland (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Ravens need help at corner and keep Banks in state. They could go WR here, but corner is a pressing need, as well.

Mike's Pick: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: Should he return to Baltimore, Lamar Jackson won't thrive as a down-the-field passer with just Odell Beckham Jr. on the receiving end. It may yet be a whole new ballgame for the Ravens on offense.

Matt's Pick: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Ravens just signed Odell Beckham, but that is only a one-year contract and Beckham has an extensive injury history. Adding a big body on the outside would be a welcome addition to this Ravens offense.

Dale's Pick: Nolan Smith, LB, Georgia
Analysis: Smith can play inside or outside. The Vikings could use help at both.

Mike's Pick: Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson
Analysis: If it comes down to the best player available at a position of need, Murphy would be a value pick for Minnesota at No. 23 overall. His better-late-than-never workout for scouts no doubt left a lasting impression.

Matt's Pick: Deontae Banks, CB, Maryland (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: After hiring Brian Flores as defensive coordinator, the Vikings will surely be stressing the acquisition of cornerbacks with man-to-man traits. Banks has an ideal skillset for this new defensive scheme.

Dale's Pick: Brian Branch, DB, Alabama (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: Branch can play all over the back end of a defense. He's just a nice piece to add for a young team in need of leadership.

Mike's Pick: Keion White, Edge, Georgia Tech
Analysis: A reach at No. 24 overall? Perhaps. But it's also plausible the NFL included White among the 17 prospects invited to Kansas City for the first-round festivities for a reason. White's massive upside might be it.

Matt's Pick: Brian Branch, DB, Alabama
Analysis: Branch is the rare type of prospect that every team in the NFL should love to add. His leadership, playmaking skills, and versatility would tie the Jaguars defense together very well.

Dale's Pick: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Analysis: The Giants need wide receiver help – healthy wide receiver help – in a bad way.

Mike's Pick: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: Flowers isn't the biggest or the fastest but he still looks the part. And he performed at Boston College when everyone knew he was getting the ball.

Matt's Pick: O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida
Analysis: New York has invested in offensive tackles, but the interior of their line is lacking. This is an offense that wants to run the football and Torrence would help that immensely.

Dale's Pick: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
Analysis: The Cowboys could use a run-stuffer up front. Smith has potential to be more than that – but at this point, it's untapped.

Mike's Pick: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pitt
Analysis: The comparisons with Aaron Donald are unfair but understandable. So is the growing infatuation with Kancey, even if where he'll be best suited to line up in the NFL remains a subject for discussion.

Matt's Pick: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pitt
Analysis: Dallas doesn't have a lot of huge needs right now. Adding Kancey's upfield abilities to the existing pass-rush in Dallas could be frightening for opposing pass protections.

Dale's Pick: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
Analysis: Don't look at the TE next to Kincaid's name. View him as a slot receiver - a big slot receiver.

Mike's Pick: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
Analysis: The Bills need to compensate for the loss of Tremaine Edmunds and the 4,451 defensive snaps he played over the last five seasons (never fewer than 92 percent in a given campaign). That's going to require a significant investment.

Matt's Pick: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Analysis: The Bills are thrilled that one of the truly elite prospects in this draft fell to the 27th overall pick. Robinson would take a lot of physical stress of Josh Allen as well as giving Buffalo a running back that fits their cold weather environment late in the year.

Dale's Pick: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pitt
Analysis: The Bengals had undersized Geno Atkins up front for years causing problems for opposing offenses. Kancey has some of the same juice.

Mike's Pick: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Bengals have Joe Burrow but they also wouldn't mind running the ball more effectively than they did last season (29th despite the presence of Joe Mixon running the ball). Mayer might well be the most two-way capable of the tight ends available.

Matt's Pick: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: The Bengals might not be finished adding to their offensive line, but Mayer's blocking ability would help some in that regard while also giving Joe Burrow a middle of the field presence with attitude in the passing game.

Dale's Pick: Joe Tippmann, OL, Wisconsin
Analysis: The Saints need to start rebuilding their offensive line. And Tippmann gives them a flexible piece with which to work.

Mike's Pick: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
Analysis: The Saints have a new toy at quarterback. A pass-catching tight end who knows how to find the end zone would complete the array of skill-position options available to Derek Carr.

Matt's Pick: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
Analysis: The Saints defensive tackle depth chart consists of Khalen Saunders, Nathan Shephard and not much else. Smith's production hasn't matched his immense physical skillset, but New Orleans would be a good environment for him to develop.

Dale's Pick: Will McDonald IV, Edge, Iowa State
Analysis: The Eagles get younger up front with another edge rusher to throw into the mix.

Mike's Pick: Cody Mauch, OG, North Dakota State
Analysis: The Eagles also love offensive lineman, and Mauch is capable of contributing at all five spots. And Isaac Seumalo has taken the turnpike across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Matt's Pick: Will McDonald, Edge, Iowa State
Analysis: Philadelphia grabbed Witherspoon with their first pick, but then just can't help themselves in adding yet another impact player to what was the best pass-rush in the league last year. The Eagles keep a strength a strength.

Dale's Pick: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
Analysis: Why not take a good young tight end and have him learn from Travis Kelce?

Mike's Pick: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee (No change from previous Mock Draft)
Analysis: There's an opening at offensive tackle and Wright has emerged from the pre-draft process as a player widely believed to be capable of stepping in immediately on the right side. No need to over-think this one.

Matt's Pick: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Analysis: Remember what Patrick Mahomes had a wide out that scared the heck out of defensive coordinators with his insane speed? Hyatt isn't quite at Tyreek Hill's level, but he is a home run hitter that Mahomes would find deep downfield.