Too Early 2023 5-Round Mock

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(06-20-2022, 10:32 AM)ochocincos Wrote: 1) Quentin Johnston, WR TCU (6'3", 193 lb) - While I don't think Johnston is a Day 1 starter, I think he has good potential and can take a year to groom as a WR4 and then take over for Higgins when Higgins likely leaves in FA the following year. If Jordan Addison is available when Bengals pick, I'd rather have him though.

2) Sam LaPorta, TE Iowa (6'4", 250 lb) - Another TE from TE-U. LaPorta is a good receiver but also has blocking experience playing at Iowa. LaPorta can come in and be a Day 1 starter at TE, in my opinion.

3) Sean Tucker, RB Syracuse (5'10", 210 lb) - Good power and size to play between the tackles, sufficient speed to run outside and get some longer runs, and good hands to catch out of the backfield. Tucker put up 1496 rushing yards, 255 receiving yards, and 14 total TDs last season. Dude could be a good replacement for Mixon or help create a 1-2 punch with Chris Evans.

4) Habakkuk Baldonado, DE Pitt (6'5", 260 lb) - Ideal sized DE who uses his size and length to impact both as a pass rusher and stuffing the run. Baldonado really took a leap in 2021 with 41 tackles, 12 TFLs, and 9.0 sacks.

5) Kendrick Duncan Jr, SS Louisville (6'3", 225 lb) - Versatile safety who can play in the box and cover. He's not quite as talented as Dax Hill in coverage, but I see him being a potential guy to replace Vonn Bell or play that 3rd safety role that can fill in at either spot.

I like it Ocho. Didn't know anything about these guys besides LaPorta who I obviously would love in stripes. Tucker sounds 
like a good one at RB to replace Mixon. Versatile sounds like, how good is he at blitz pickup is my question as it is always my
biggest question with RB's. It is the most important aspect in their game. If the RB cannot block he is pretty much worthless.

Doesn't matter how good a RB is running the ball if he whiffs blocking for the QB.

Baldonado also sounds like a good player to add, always need pass rushers. Him being able to stuff the run too is sweet.

Good job.