The NFL draft, an annual event, is rapidly approaching. From April 27-29, Kansas City will host the big event, and you can bet that plenty of Ohio State players will be there to soak up the atmosphere.
Numerous NFL mock drafts will circulate before the real thing in late April, but we’re a little biased and like to keep up with our very own Patrick Conn as he releases updates on the state of things.
There are no major changes to Conn’s latest College Sports Wire mock draft, which predicts the same three Ohio State players going in the first round but with different selections and landing spots.
There has been a lot of free agency news, and here is the latest.
- C.J. Stroud, Quarterback
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during Ohio State football’s pro day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on March 22, 2023. USA TODAY Sports
The Projected Pick
No. 1 Overall – Carolina Panthers
What Conn Says
It is no secret Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich prefers bigger quarterbacks, which takes Bryce Young off my list here. C.J. Stroud has all the tools to bring the Panthers out of the doldrums of the NFC South.
- Paris Johnson Jr., Offensive Tackle
The Pick
No. 11 – Tennessee Titans
What Conn Says
“The Tennessee Titans need to bolster their offensive line, and Paris Johnson can be a piece to build around. If they fail to move down in the first round, sticking and picking isn’t a bad fallback plan with Johnson.”
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches a pass during Ohio State football’s pro day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on March 22, 2023. USA TODAY Sports
The Pick
No. 14 – New England Patriots
What Conn Says
“This is a selection that could go multiple ways, but giving quarterback Mac Jones a go-to option should be priority No. 1 for the New England Patriots. Smith-Njigba will create plenty of big plays with his precise route-running ability.”
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