Caleb's AFC North Mock Draft 1.0
- Caleb Justice
- Apr 16, 2023
- 3 min read
Mock draft season is in full swing. Time to bring my first AFC North Mock Draft.
Steelers
Pick 17: Deonte Banks CB
Despite the Patrick Peterson signing, corner is still a solid need for the Steelers. Banks had arguably the best and most athletic combine results for the cornerback position of this class. a freakish athlete learning from a vet like Pat Peterson, would be great for that Steelers secondary.
Pick 32: Anton Harrison OT
Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have shown quite a bit of interest of not just specifically Anton Harrison, but in offensive linemen in general. before signing with the Bengals, the Steelers were also rumored to have interest in Orlando Brown Jr. as well so i’d be very surprised if Dan Moore Jr was not replaced with a better starter at the left tackle position by the end of the draft.
Pick 49: Jack Campbell LB
Even with the signings of Cole Holcomb and Elandon Roberts, the Steelers lack a coverage linebacker. With the addition of Campbell in the draft, the defense would be gaining a young physical linebacker not just in pass coverage but in the run game as well.
Pick 80: Jayden Reed WR
The Steelers have shown multiple interest at the wide receiver position during the draft process, meaning the slot position is still a great need. With just WR Calvin Austin III being behind Diontae Johnson and George Pickens, Jayden Reed could be a solid addition with his versatility, occasional deep threat, and consistent hands.
Ravens
Pick 22: Zay Flowers WR
Even after the Odell Beckham Jr. signing, I still believe the Ravens should target another weapon for Lamar Jackson. Flowers has great potential with his route running, ability to be a threat for yards after catch, hands, and speed. Zay Flowers is one of my favorite prospects just in general at the position, so if Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jordan Addison are gone by pick 22, Flowers should be the guy.
Pick 86: Jakorian Bennett CB
Just like his teammate Deonte Banks, Bennett is another great athlete with quickness to his game. With the most likely loss of Marcus Peters, the Ravens are another team that could possibly looking at selecting a corner fairly early in the draft.
Bengals
Pick 28: Dawand Jones OT
Dawand Jones has ridiculous size and frame and is a scary prospect at the tackle position with his great run-blocking/power ability. With Jonah Williams requesting a trade along with being unfamiliar on the right side and La'el Collins coming off an ACL injury, uncertainty is at the Right tackle position.
Pick 60: Tyrique Stevenson CB
Tyrique Stevenson fits the physical corner attribute very well. With his size, Stevenson is what you look for in an outside defender. The Bengals could look to add another young corner to the team early on in the draft two years in a row considering Mike Hilton is mainly a slot corner and Chidobe Awuzie is coming off a season ending injury. Although I feel as Stevenson kind of flys under the radar for NFL fans, I don’t think GM’s will sleep on him past the second round.
Pick 92: Byron Young EDGE
The Bengals have shown some interest in defensive ends and edge rushers during the draft process. Young has the ability to move around the edge quick, but still has room to develop all around at the position.
Browns
Pick 74: Keeanu Benton DL
Benton is another prospect i really like especially at the d-line position. The Browns defense kind of struggle stopping the run last year and were one of the worst defenses to do so. Outside of the signing of Dalvin Tomlinson, the Browns inside defensive line isn’t super eye-catching. Benton is a complete monster in stopping the run. If Keeanu Benton was able to land in Cleveland, it would be an absolute great fit.
Pick 98: DeMarvion Overshown LB
The Browns still need to find a long term middle linebacker to play beside Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. Overshown is an insanely quick and athletic linebacker who has solid pass coverage and brings aggression in the run game.
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