2023 NFL Draft Prospect Team Pairings Part 2
WILL LEVIS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
The Panthers brought in a veteran offensive HC in Frank Reich who will look to right the ship in Carolina especially at QB and Will Levis would certainly peak the interest of Reich. The big body QB has a strong arm and mobile in the pocket but the main thing teams will focus on this off-season is if he can put it all together at the next level against better competition. If there is any HC looking for a rookie QB this year, no may be no better pick than Frank Reich and could be a great fit for Levis and his development.
ANTHONY RICHARDSON
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
Washington hired former Chiefs OC, Eric Bieniemy, to take over the Commanders offense and while the belief is Sam Howell will be the starting QB entering this off-season, the idea of Anthony Richardson with Bieniemy should make Commanders fans salivate. Richardson may be the least ready to start day 1 out of the top QBs in the class but could end up with the most potential like we saw in past drafts with Josh Allen. If Bieniemy can bring what he learned in Kansas City with HC Andy Reid to D.C., Richardson would be fun to watch in his offense.
PETER SKORONSKI
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
The Pittsburgh Steelers are believed to have found their QB with Kenny Pickett along with a great WR in George Pickens so the next step is to beef up on the OL starting with Peter Skoronski. The Northwestern standout has been arguably the most consistent OL in the country and is likely the first lineman off the board. Some may question his arm length and size but non will question his talent and ability to start anywhere on the OL for the next decade.
MYLES MURPHY
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Over the last 10 years, the leader of the Saints defense has been lineman Cameron Jordan. The 7-time Pro Bowler has eclipsed over 115 total sacks and has been a force in the NFL but the 33 year old veteran may he wont be playing forever. Along with his teammate Marcus Davenport potentially leaving in free agency, the Saints would be smart to upgrade their pass rush unit with someone like Myles Murphy. The Clemson edge rusher is one of the more impressive physical specimens in the draft and the most reliable defender on the Tigers defense alongside teammates LB Trenton Simpson and DL Bryan Bresee. Murphy landing in New Orleans would allow him to learn some tricks from one of the best in the league while developing his skills before taking over as the teams top edge rusher.
QUENTIN JOHNSTON
NEW YORK GIANTS
New York had a tremendous season under rookie HC Brian Daboll and the surprising emergence of QB Daniel Jones. One of the biggest upgrades the Giants need to make this off-season is at WR and Quentin Johnston would step into the locker rooms as the team’s WR1. Johnston is a massive athlete with great boundary skills and would be a big target for Jones, especially in the redzone. While his speed or agility isn’t as impressive as others in the draft like Zay Flowers or Jordan Addison, the Giants need to get Jones a big go-to target and Johnston could be that solution.
LUKAS VAN NESS
HOUSTON TEXANS
Houston needs help in multiple positions and edge rusher is no exception. New HC DeMeco Ryans coached one of the best defenses in San Francisco led by Defensive Player of the Year, Nick Bosa, so if Ryans wants to upgrade his pass rush unit, enter Lukas Van Ness. Van Ness is one of the strongest pass rushers in the draft with the versatility to play inside or one the edge which would allow Ryans to move him all over the line. Keep an eye on Van Ness as we get closer to the draft.
CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ
MIAMI DOLPHINS
On paper, the Miami Dolphins have one of the league’s best secondaries; but over the last couple of years, the team has been hit with injuries, including a major one to CB Byron Jones. If Miami wants to add a quality CB to complete Xavien Howard, Christian Gonzalez would be a great fit. The 6-2 CB from Oregon has a great combination of size and speed for the modern NFL and seems to gravitate towards the ball in coverage. If the Dolphins want to reach the playoffs in 2023, adding a CB like Gonzalez would be a great addition.