1. Oakland Athletics
Midjourney
The A’s may not be in Oakland for much longer, so the club may be looking into uniform changes soon. If the A’s move to Las Vegas but opt to keep green and gold as their color scheme — this hat isn’t too bad. The AI forgot to add the “‘s” to the logo, but otherwise it works. The ‘A’ is bold, and the gold design on the bill is unique. Solid start to this exercise.
2. Colorado Rockies
Midjourney
This might be one of our favorite hats that AI created. The Colorado Rockies have had the same interlocked ‘CR’ hat since entering the league, so a new concept would be welcomed. This hat maintains Colorado’s familiar purple, but also represents the state well by incorporating trees. The silver emblem in the middle would be hard to decipher without context, but knowing that it belongs to the Rockies makes it clear that it is a mountain top.
3. Washington Nationals
Midjourney
This time around, the AI didn’t stray too far from reality. The Nationals regularly wear a red hat with a cursive ‘W’ on the front. This look features a slightly different ‘W’, and pink has replaced the classic red. We like the pink hat as it fits in with Washington’s Cherry Blossom inspired City Connect uniform.
4. Pittsburgh Pirates
Midjourney
This hat fits the name. The Pirates have one of the best looks in baseball, and this hat doesn’t try to do too much. The leather lid and yellow stitching gives the hat a rougher look — one that we think is fitting for the Pirate name. This hat looks like it’s been at sea for a while.
5. Arizona Diamondbacks
Midjourney
Let’s say this first — Arizona needs to go back to the purple and teal combo. While the current colors aren’t bad, the purple/teal is 100 times better. This hat created by AI is wild. The pattern looks like it was somewhat(?) inspired by a snake, while the ‘D’ no longer has a snake head. Not the best, not as bad as some hats to come…
6. Minnesota Twins
Midjourney
Minnesota has a classic hat, but AI delivered some fire with this one. The color scheme stays true to the Twins, and we really like the logo. Instead of the usual ‘TC’ logo, it looks like AI decided to go with a double ‘T’. TWINS. It works.
7. Kansas City Royals
Midjourney
Royalty. That is the first thing that comes to mind when looking at this hat. So, that is why we think this AI creation is a winner. There is no debating which team this hat belongs to — the Kansas City Royals. It would look even better if the team was competitive, but they have time to turn things around before this imagined hat becomes a reality.
8. San Diego Padres
Midjourney
San Diego ditched the blue it wore for much of the 2000s in favor of the team’s beloved brown/gold combo, and everyone is in favor…except AI. The program decided to bring the blue back to San Diego — and created a crazy hat in the process. The two-tone hat features palm trees and what appears to be waves crashing onto the shore (very San Diego), and the logo has been altered to show an ‘S’, ‘D’, and ‘P’.
9. Texas Rangers
Midjourney
This is one boring hat. The red bill is a nice choice to compliment the white lid, but the logo itself is too small and the white gets lost in the rest of the hat. We thought everything was supposed to be bigger in Texas?
10. Milwaukee Brewers
Midjourney
Milwaukee ditched its hat that looked like this for much of the 2000s, and replaced it with a modernized version of its classic logo. So, fans will probably be upset with the AI for returning to the ‘M’. In reality, it isn’t a bad look. The ‘M’ looks to be enlarged in this shot, but otherwise it’s relatively unchanged. We could picture the Brewers wearing this on the field.
11. Los Angeles Angels
Midjourney
If the Angels trade Shohei Ohtani or watch him leave in free agency this winter, they might as well start over and introduce new uniforms. The club has maintained the same look for more than 20 years, and it is certainly time for a refresh. This hat isn’t too far off from the current look, but we like the all-white logo against the red lid.
12. Cleveland Guardians
Midjourney
The Guardians are another team in need of a new uniform — but this hat is hideous. There is nothing wrong with Cleveland’s current ‘C’ lid, so AI did too much here. The block ‘G’ is too clunky, the bill looks like someone spilled paint on it, and the red patterns surrounding the logo are questionable at best.
13. Cincinnati Reds
We should have seen this one coming. What else would an AI tool do when reimagining a hat for a team named the Reds? This hat isn’t great, but the white outline saves it from being a giant, bloody mess. Who else is in favor of Cincinnati rocking its City Connect hat more often?
14. Seattle Mariners
Midjourney
The Mariners have some great hats — their regular lid, City Connect, and throwbacks are all awesome. For this one, AI seems to have stolen the light green color from the NHL’s Seattle Kraken. And, guess what? It works. The ‘S’ is bigger than what we’re used to, but there isn’t much to complain about with this one.
15. Baltimore Orioles
Midjourney
The Orioles are thriving in 2023 on the diamond, but could you imagine how scared teams would be if they saw these hats in action? The bird on this hat looks like it is out to kill. The beak is massive, and that thing is looking to poke some eyes out. What a job by the AI.
16. Detroit Tigers
Midjourney
Yeah…no. This one is a complete failure. The tiger looks like it’s confused by the Cincinnati Bengals introducing a white helmet and is now unsure of its own identity. The claw marks on the hat are tacky. This hat would be mocked by everyone in the league.
17. Miami Marlins
Midjourney
Anything is better than what the Marlins are currently wearing on their heads. The franchise never should have abandoned the teal/silver/black uniforms that it won two World Series in. This hat is not on the same level as the old school hat that featured the ‘F’ and marlin, but it’s way better than the current look.
18. Chicago White Sox
Midjourney
Simple, but clean. The White Sox have been an embarrassment on the field in 2023, but they have one of the better looks in the league. Their hat is unique and is easily identifiable. This time around the AI program replaced the black lid with a white one, and turned the typically-white logo black. This is a winning look.
19. Houston Astros
Midjourney
These could easily be worn with Houston’s City Connect uniform — the one which says ‘Space City’ across the chest. This hat looks like it belongs in space. Some may say it looks like the moon, but we think it resembles a person looking back towards Earth through the clouds. We wouldn’t wear it, but it’s pretty solid.
20. New York Mets
Midjourney
Poor, poor Mets. What is this hideous creation? The two-tone bill resembles a NERF Vortex — that football with a tail from your childhood. The color of the lid doesn’t fit with the orange/blue bill. If the entire hat was the darker blue it would be okay. Instead, this is gross.
21. Tampa Bay Rays
Midjourney
We’re in favor of bringing the Devil Rays logo back, but this is interesting. The color of the hat hits the mark — although we can’t tell if the bill is a slightly darker blue than the rest of the hat. Either way, we like it. The logo clearly has a ‘T’…and then a mix of a ‘D’ and ‘B’? AI could have taken the easy route and just put the animal back on the hat.
22. San Francisco Giants
Midjourney
At first glance, this hat is fine. The pattern on the bill is out there, but it’s not the worst look imaginable. Where we have problems, however, are with the orange mass on the side of the hat and within the logo itself. The mass on the side of the hat looks like something out of Stranger Things. As for the logo, it contains an extra line in the ‘F’.
23. Philadelphia Phillies
Midjourney
The Phillies shouldn’t mess with their hat — at least if it looks anything like this. It would be one thing if the cream color was featured on the front panel instead of the back. Instead, this hat comes off as unfinished and amateurish. The fans would boo this one just like they’ve grown to boo Trea Turner.
24. Toronto Blue Jays
Midjourney
Sonic, is that you? Something about this logo looks very familiar. Overall, we think AI did a decent job with this one. The blue jay is massive and looks intimidating. The shine pops off the rest of the hat, as well. We slightly favor Baltimore’s new hat over this one — but we could come around.
25. Atlanta Braves
Midjourney
Atlanta’s hat is another one that shouldn’t be messed with. However, this still resembles the Braves enough that you would know who the hat belongs to. A white lid replaces the typical blue look, while a stylized ‘A’ is underlined by a tomahawk. It’s unlikely the league would allow the tomahawk’s inclusion on the hat at this point. AI should know better.
26. St. Louis Cardinals
Midjourney
What in the world…
St. Louis’ classic red remains the dominant color on this AI creation, but the rest of the hat is out of control. Not only is there a cityscape, but the logo itself appears to feature a cardinal sitting in a nest. We have no more words for this mess.
27. Chicago Cubs
Midjourney
The AI embraced the ivy, what about you? Wrigley Field is famous for many reasons, one of which is its ivy covered outfield walls. So, it is only appropriate that the AI program designed this hat. Our favorite part of this hat is the logo — one that is seen on the home uniform, but never on the hat itself.
28. Boston Red Sox
Midjourney
There are now two monsters at Fenway Park. Move over Green Monster, this hat is now the scariest thing at Fenway. There is nothing to say about this hat that would do justice to what we feel while looking at it. Disgusting stuff from AI.
29. Los Angeles Dodgers
Midjourney
Do we ever want to see the Dodgers wear this hat? No. Can we imagine the team selling it in the team store and giving it away on a promotional night? Absolutely. Los Angeles’ hat is recognizable across the globe. The cursive font on this hat is fun, as is the floral pattern in the background. While it’s not horrible. it reminds us too much of grandma’s couch.
30. New York Yankees
Midjourney
Seriously? This is the best the AI could do with the New York Yankees? We suppose credit is due for the iconic logo being left alone. However, this is as boring as it gets. Let’s hope the Yankees never actually wear this on the field.
College Football Helmets Re-Imagined by AI
1. UConn Huskies
2. Iowa State Cyclones
3. Cincinnati Bearcats
4. UCF Knights
5. Texas Tech Red Raiders
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6. West Virginia Mountaineers
7. BYU Cougars
8. Houston Cougars
9. Kansas Jayhawks
10. Kansas State Wildcats
11. Oklahoma State Cowboys
12. TCU Horned Frogs
13. Baylor Bears
14. Oklahoma Sooners
15. Texas Longhorns
16. Utah Utes
17. Oregon State Beavers
18. California Golden Bears
19. Stanford Cardinal
20. Washington State Cougars
21. Washington Huskies
22. Colorado Buffaloes
23. Arizona State Sun Devils
24. Arizona Wildcats
25. Oregon Ducks
26. UCLA Bruins
27. USC Trojans
28. Syracuse Orange
29. Louisville Cardinals
30. Wake Forest Demon Deacons
31. Boston College Eagles
32. Virginia Cavaliers
33. Virginia Tech Hokies
34. North Carolina Tar Heels
35. NC State Wolfpack
36. Pittsburgh Panthers
Midjourney
37. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
38. Duke Blue Devils
39. Clemson Tigers
40. Miami Hurricanes
41. Florida State Seminoles
42. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
43. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
44. Maryland Terrapins
45. Minnesota Golden Gophers
46. Purdue Boilermakers
47. Indiana Hoosiers
48. Northwestern Wildcats
49. Illinois Fighting Illini
50. Iowa Hawkeyes
51. Nebraska Cornhuskers
52. Michigan State Spartans
53. Penn State Nittany Lions
54. Wisconsin Badgers
55. Michigan Wolverines
56. Ohio State Buckeyes
57. Vanderbilt Commodores
58. Kentucky Wildcats
59. Ole Miss Rebels
Midjourney
60. Missouri Tigers
61. Mississippi State Bulldogs
62. Arkansas Razorbacks
63. South Carolina Gamecocks
64. Auburn Tigers
65. Texas A&M Aggies
66. Florida Gators
67. Tennessee Volunteers
68. LSU Tigers
Midjourney
69. Georgia Bulldogs
70. Alabama Crimson Tide
NFL Helmets Re-Imagined by AI
1. Arizona Cardinals
2. Indianapolis Colts
3. New England Patriots
4. Chicago Bears
5. Atlanta Falcons
Midjourney
6. Carolina Panthers
7. Washington Commanders
8. Minnesota Vikings
9. Cleveland Browns
10. Denver Broncos
11. Jacksonville Jaguars
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
13. Cincinnati Bengals
14. Philadelphia Eagles
15. Green Bay Packers
16. Detroit Lions
17. New York Jets
18. San Francisco 49ers
19. Tennessee Titans
20. Los Angeles Chargers
21. Buffalo Bills
22. New Orleans Saints
23. Kansas City Chiefs
24. Dallas Cowboys
25. Miami Dolphins
26. Seattle Seahawks
27. Houston Texans
28. Las Vegas Raiders
29. Los Angeles Rams
30. Baltimore Ravens
31. Pittsburgh Steelers
32. Detroit Lions
33. Chicago Bears
34. Cleveland Browns
35. Denver Broncos
36. Seattle Seahawks
Midjourney
37. Indianapolis Colts
38. Washington Commanders
39. Jacksonville Jaguars
40. New York Jets
41. Carolina Panthers
42. New England Patriots
43. Las Vegas Raiders
44. Baltimore Ravens
45. Dallas Cowboys
46. Green Bay Packers
47. Tennessee Titans
48. Cincinnati Bengals
49. San Francisco 49ers
50. Denver Broncos
51. Arizona Cardinals
52. Minnesota Vikings
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
54. Jacksonville Jaguars
55. Los Angeles Chargers
56. Miami Dolphins
57. Philadelphia Eagles
58. Chicago Bears
59. Seattle Seahawks
Midjourney
60. Pittsburgh Steelers
61. New York Giants
62. Dallas Cowboys
63. Indianapolis Colts
64. Las Vegas Raiders
2023 NFL Schedule: Win/Loss Predictions for all 32 Teams
Atlanta Falcons (7-10)
Week 1- vs. Carolina Panthers — WIN
Week 2- vs. Green Bay Packers — LOSS
Week 3- @ Detroit Lions — LOSS
Week 4- vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
Week 5- vs. Houston Texans — WIN
Week 6- vs. Washington Commanders — LOSS
Week 7- @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 8- @ Tennessee Titans — LOSS
Week 9- vs. Minnesota Vikings — LOSS
Week 10- @ Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 11- BYE WEEK
Week 12- vs. New Orleans Saints — WIN
Week 13- @ New York Jets — LOSS
Week 14- vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 15- @ Carolina Panthers — LOSS
Week 16- vs. Indianapolis Colts — WIN
Week 17- @ Chicago Bears — LOSS
Week 18- @ New Orleans Saints — LOSS
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Carolina Panthers (8-9)
Week 1- @ Atlanta Falcons — LOSS
Week 2- vs. New Orleans Saints — WIN
Week 3- @ Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
Week 4- vs. Minnesota Vikings — LOSS
Week 5- @ Detroit Lions — LOSS
Week 6- @ Miami Dolphins — LOSS
Week 7- BYE WEEK
Week 8- vs. Houston Texans — WIN
Week 9- vs. Indianapolis Colts — WIN
Week 10- @ Chicago Bears — LOSS
Week 11- vs. Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
Week 12- @ Tennessee Titans — WIN
Week 13- @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 14- @ New Orleans Saints — LOSS
Week 15- vs. Atlanta Falcons — WIN
Week 16- vs. Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 17- @ Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
Week 18- vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
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New Orleans Saints (9-8)
Week 1- vs. Tennessee Titans — WIN
Week 2- @ Carolina Panthers — LOSS
Week 3- @ Green Bay Packers — LOSS
Week 4- vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 5- @ New England Patriots — WIN
Week 6- @ Houston Texans — WIN
Week 7- vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
Week 8- @ Indianapolis Colts — LOSS
Week 9- vs. Chicago Bears — WIN
Week 10- @ Minnesota Vikings — LOSS
Week 11- BYE WEEK
Week 12- @ Atlanta Falcons — LOSS
Week 13- vs. Detroit Lions — WIN
Week 14- vs. Carolina Panthers — WIN
Week 15- vs. New York Giants — WIN
Week 16- @ Los Angeles Rams — LOSS
Week 17- @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers — LOSS
Week 18- vs. Atlanta Falcons — WIN
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-13)
Week 1- @ Minnesota Vikings — LOSS
Week 2- vs. Chicago Bears — WIN
Week 3- vs. Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 4- @ New Orleans Saints — LOSS
Week 5- BYE WEEK
Week 6- vs. Detroit Lions — LOSS
Week 7- vs. Atlanta Falcons — LOSS
Week 8- @ Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 9- @ Houston Texans — WIN
Week 10- vs. Tennessee Titans — WIN
Week 11- @ San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 12- @ Indianapolis Colts — LOSS
Week 13- vs. Carolina Panthers — LOSS
Week 14- @ Atlanta Falcons — LOSS
Week 15- @ Green Bay Packers — LOSS
Week 16- vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
Week 17- vs. New Orleans Saints — WIN
Week 18- @ Carolina Panthers — LOSS
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Houston Texans (2-15)
Week 1- @ Baltimore Ravens — LOSS
Week 2- vs. Indianapolis Colts — LOSS
Week 3- @ Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
Week 4- vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — LOSS
Week 5- @ Atlanta Falcons — LOSS
Week 6- vs. New Orleans Saints — LOSS
Week 7- BYE WEEK
Week 8- @ Carolina Panthers — LOSS
Week 9- vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — LOSS
Week 10- @ Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 11- vs. Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 12- vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
Week 13- vs. Denver Broncos — LOSS
Week 14- @ New York Jets — LOSS
Week 15- @ Tennessee Titans — LOSS
Week 16- vs. Cleveland Browns — LOSS
Week 17- vs. Tennessee Titans — WIN
Week 18- @ Indianapolis Colts — LOSS
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Indianapolis Colts (6-11)
Week 1- vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
Week 2- @ Houston Texans — WIN
Week 3- @ Baltimore Ravens — LOSS
Week 4- vs. Los Angeles Rams — LOSS
Week 5- vs. Tennessee Titans — LOSS
Week 6- @ Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
Week 7- vs. Cleveland Browns — WIN
Week 8- vs. New Orleans Saints — WIN
Week 9- @ Carolina Panthers — LOSS
Week 10- vs. New England Patriots — LOSS
Week 11- BYE WEEK
Week 12- vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 13- @ Tennessee Titans — LOSS
Week 14- @ Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 15- vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — LOSS
Week 16- @ Atlanta Falcons — LOSS
Week 17- vs. Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
Week 18- vs. Houston Texans — WIN
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Jacksonville Jaguars (11-6)
Week 1- @ Indianapolis Colts — WIN
Week 2- vs. Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 3- vs. Houston Texans — WIN
Week 4- vs. Atlanta Falcons — WIN
Week 5- vs. Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 6- vs. Indianapolis Colts — WIN
Week 7- @ New Orleans Saints — WIN
Week 8- @ Pittsburgh Steelers — LOSS
Week 9- BYE WEEK
Week 10- vs. San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 11- vs. Tennessee Titans — WIN
Week 12- @ Houston Texans — WIN
Week 13- vs. Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 14- @ Cleveland Browns — LOSS
Week 15- vs. Baltimore Ravens — WIN
Week 16- @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 17- vs. Carolina Panthers — WIN
Week 18- @ Tennessee Titans — WIN
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Tennessee Titans (6-11)
Week 1- @ New Orleans Saints — LOSS
Week 2- vs. Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 3- @ Cleveland Browns — LOSS
Week 4- vs. Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 5- @ Indianapolis Colts — WIN
Week 6- vs. Baltimore Ravens — WIN
Week 7- BYE WEEK
Week 8- vs. Atlanta Falcons — WIN
Week 9- @ Pittsburgh Steelers — WIN
Week 10- @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers — LOSS
Week 11- @ Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
Week 12- vs. Carolina Panthers — LOSS
Week 13- vs. Indianapolis Colts — WIN
Week 14- @ Miami Dolphins — LOSS
Week 15- vs. Houston Texans — WIN
Week 16- vs. Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
Week 17- @ Houston Texans — LOSS
Week 18- vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
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Buffalo Bills (12-5)
Week 1- @ New York Jets — LOSS
Week 2- vs. Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
Week 3- @ Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 4- vs. Miami Dolphins — WIN
Week 5- vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — WIN
Week 6- vs. New York Giants — WIN
Week 7- @ New England Patriots — WIN
Week 8- vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 9- @ Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 10- vs. Denver Broncos — WIN
Week 11- vs. New York Jets — WIN
Week 12- @ Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 13- BYE WEEK
Week 14- @ Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 15- vs. Dallas Cowboys — WIN
Week 16- @ Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 17- vs. New England Patriots — WIN
Week 18- @ Miami Dolphins — WIN
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Miami Dolphins (9-8)
Week 1- @ Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 2- @ New England Patriots — WIN
Week 3- vs. Denver Broncos — WIN
Week 4- @ Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 5- vs. New York Giants — WIN
Week 6- vs. Carolina Panthers — WIN
Week 7- @ Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 8- vs. New England Patriots — LOSS
Week 9- vs. Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 10- BYE WEEK
Week 11- vs. Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
Week 12- @ New York Jets — LOSS
Week 13- @ Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 14- vs. Tennessee Titans — WIN
Week 15- vs. New York Jets — WIN
Week 16- vs. Dallas Cowboys — WIN
Week 17- @ Baltimore Ravens — LOSS
Week 18- vs. Buffalo Bills — LOSS
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New England Patriots (5-12)
Week 1- vs. Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 2- vs. Miami Dolphins — LOSS
Week 3- @ New York Jets — LOSS
Week 4- @ Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
Week 5- vs. New Orleans Saints — LOSS
Week 6- @ Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
Week 7- vs. Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 8- @ Miami Dolphins — WIN
Week 9- vs. Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 10- vs. Indianapolis Colts — WIN
Week 11- BYE WEEK
Week 12- @ New York Giants — LOSS
Week 13- vs. Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 14- @ Pittsburgh Steelers — LOSS
Week 15- vs. Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 16- @ Denver Broncos — WIN
Week 17- @ Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 18- vs. New York Jets — LOSS
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New York Jets (12-5)
Week 1- vs. Buffalo Bills — WIN
Week 2- @ Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
Week 3- vs. New England Patriots — WIN
Week 4- vs. Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 5- @ Denver Broncos — WIN
Week 6- vs. Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 7- BYE WEEK
Week 8- @ New York Giants — WIN
Week 9- vs. Los Angeles Chargers — WIN
Week 10- @ Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
Week 11- @ Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 12- vs. Miami Dolphins — WIN
Week 13- vs. Atlanta Falcons — WIN
Week 14- vs. Houston Texans — WIN
Week 15- @ Miami Dolphins — LOSS
Week 16- vs. Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 17- @ Cleveland Browns — WIN
Week 18- @ New England Patriots — WIN
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Arizona Cardinals (1-16)
Week 1- @ Washington Commanders — LOSS
Week 2- vs. New York Giants — LOSS
Week 3- vs. Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
Week 4- @ San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 5- vs. Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 6- @ Los Angeles Rams — LOSS
Week 7- @ Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
Week 8- vs. Baltimore Ravens — LOSS
Week 9- @ Cleveland Browns — LOSS
Week 10- vs. Atlanta Falcons — LOSS
Week 11- @ Houston Texans — LOSS
Week 12- vs. Los Angeles Rams — WIN
Week 13- @ Pittsburgh Steelers — LOSS
Week 14- BYE WEEK
Week 15- vs. San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 16- @ Chicago Bears — LOSS
Week 17- @ Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 18- vs. Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
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Los Angeles Rams (6-11)
Week 1- @ Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
Week 2- vs. San Francisco 49ers — WIN
Week 3- @ Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 4- @ Indianapolis Colts — LOSS
Week 5- vs. Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 6- vs. Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 7- vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — LOSS
Week 8- @ Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
Week 9- @ Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 10- BYE WEEK
Week 11- vs. Seattle Seahawks — WIN
Week 12- @ Arizona Cardinals — LOSS
Week 13- vs. Cleveland Browns — LOSS
Week 14- @ Baltimore Ravens — LOSS
Week 15- vs. Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 16- vs. New Orleans Saints — WIN
Week 17- @ New York Giants — LOSS
Week 18- @ San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
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San Francisco 49ers (14-3)
Week 1- @ Pittsburgh Steelers — WIN
Week 2- @ Los Angeles Rams — LOSS
Week 3- vs. New York Giants — WIN
Week 4- vs. Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 5- vs. Dallas Cowboys — WIN
Week 6- @ Cleveland Browns — WIN
Week 7- @ Minnesota Vikings — LOSS
Week 8- vs. Cincinnati Bengals — WIN
Week 9- BYE WEEK
Week 10- @ Jacksonville Jaguars — WIN
Week 11- vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 12- @ Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
Week 13- @ Philadelphia Eagles — WIN
Week 14- vs. Seattle Seahawks — WIN
Week 15- @ Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 16- vs. Baltimore Ravens — WIN
Week 17- @ Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 18- vs. Los Angeles Rams — WIN
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Seattle Seahawks (11-6)
Week 1- vs. Los Angeles Rams — WIN
Week 2- @ Detroit Lions — LOSS
Week 3- vs. Carolina Panthers — WIN
Week 4- @ New York Giants — LOSS
Week 5- BYE WEEK
Week 6- @ Cincinnati Bengals — WIN
Week 7- vs. Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 8- vs. Cleveland Browns — WIN
Week 9- @ Baltimore Ravens — LOSS
Week 10- vs. Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 11- @ Los Angeles Rams — LOSS
Week 12- vs. San Francisco 49ers — WIN
Week 13- @ Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
Week 14- @ San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 15- vs. Philadelphia Eagles — WIN
Week 16- @ Tennessee Titans — WIN
Week 17- vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — WIN
Week 18- @ Arizona Cardinals — WIN
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Denver Broncos (9-8)
Week 1- vs. Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
Week 2- vs. Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 3- @ Miami Dolphins — LOSS
Week 4- @ Chicago Bears — WIN
Week 5- vs. New York Jets — LOSS
Week 6- @ Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 7- vs. Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 8- vs. Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 9- BYE WEEK
Week 10- @ Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 11- vs. Minnesota Vikings — WIN
Week 12- vs. Cleveland Browns — WIN
Week 13- @ Houston Texans — WIN
Week 14- @ Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 15- @ Detroit Lions — LOSS
Week 16- vs. New England Patriots — LOSS
Week 17- vs. Los Angeles Chargers — WIN
Week 18- @ Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
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Kansas City Chiefs (13-4)
Week 1- vs. Detroit Lions — WIN
Week 2- @ Jacksonville Jaguars — WIN
Week 3- vs. Chicago Bears — WIN
Week 4- @ New York Jets — WIN
Week 5- @ Minnesota Vikings — LOSS
Week 6- vs. Denver Broncos — WIN
Week 7- vs. Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 8- @ Denver Broncos — WIN
Week 9- vs. Miami Dolphins — WIN
Week 10- BYE WEEK
Week 11- vs. Philadelphia Eagles — WIN
Week 12- @ Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
Week 13- @ Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 14- vs. Buffalo Bills — WIN
Week 15- @ New England Patriots — WIN
Week 16- vs. Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
Week 17- vs. Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 18- @ Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
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Las Vegas Raiders (6-11)
Week 1- @ Denver Broncos — LOSS
Week 2- @ Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 3- vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — WIN
Week 4- @ Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 5- vs. Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 6- vs. New England Patriots — LOSS
Week 7- @ Chicago Bears — WIN
Week 8- @ Detroit Lions — LOSS
Week 9- vs. New York Giants — WIN
Week 10- vs. New York Jets — LOSS
Week 11- @ Miami Dolphins — LOSS
Week 12- vs. Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 13- BYE WEEK
Week 14- vs. Minnesota Vikings — WIN
Week 15- vs. Los Angeles Chargers — WIN
Week 16- @ Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 17- @ Indianapolis Colts — LOSS
Week 18- vs. Denver Broncos — LOSS
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Los Angeles Chargers (12-5)
Week 1- vs. Miami Dolphins — WIN
Week 2- @ Tennessee Titans — WIN
Week 3- @ Minnesota Vikings — LOSS
Week 4- vs. Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
Week 5- BYE WEEK
Week 6- vs. Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
Week 7- @ Kansas City Chiefs — WIN
Week 8- vs. Chicago Bears — WIN
Week 9- @ New York Jets — LOSS
Week 10- vs. Detroit Lions — WIN
Week 11- @ Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 12- vs. Baltimore Ravens — WIN
Week 13- @ New England Patriots — WIN
Week 14- vs. Denver Broncos — WIN
Week 15- @ Las Vegas Raiders — LOSS
Week 16- vs. Buffalo Bills — WIN
Week 17- @ Denver Broncos — LOSS
Week 18- vs. Kansas City Chiefs — WIN
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Chicago Bears (7-10)
Week 1- vs. Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 2- @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers — LOSS
Week 3- @ Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 4- vs. Denver Broncos — LOSS
Week 5- @ Washington Commanders — LOSS
Week 6- vs. Minnesota Vikings — WIN
Week 7- vs. Las Vegas Raiders — LOSS
Week 8- @ Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 9- @ New Orleans Saints — LOSS
Week 10- vs. Carolina Panthers — WIN
Week 11- @ Detroit Lions — WIN
Week 12- @ Minnesota Vikings — LOSS
Week 13- BYE WEEK
Week 14- vs. Detroit Lions — LOSS
Week 15- @ Cleveland Browns — LOSS
Week 16- vs. Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 17- vs. Atlanta Falcons — WIN
Week 18- @ Green Bay Packers — WIN
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Detroit Lions (10-7)
Week 1- @ Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 2- vs. Seattle Seahawks — WIN
Week 3- vs. Atlanta Falcons — WIN
Week 4- @ Green Bay Packers — LOSS
Week 5- vs. Carolina Panthers — WIN
Week 6- @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 7- @ Baltimore Ravens — LOSS
Week 8- vs. Las Vegas Raiders — WIN
Week 9- BYE WEEK
Week 10- @ Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 11- vs. Chicago Bears — LOSS
Week 12- vs. Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 13- @ New Orleans Saints — LOSS
Week 14- @ Chicago Bears — WIN
Week 15- vs. Denver Broncos — WIN
Week 16- @ Minnesota Vikings — WIN
Week 17- @ Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
Week 18- vs. Minnesota Vikings — WIN
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Green Bay Packers (4-13)
Week 1- @ Chicago Bears — LOSS
Week 2- @ Atlanta Falcons — WIN
Week 3- vs. New Orleans Saints — WIN
Week 4- vs. Detroit Lions — WIN
Week 5- @ Las Vegas Raiders — LOSS
Week 6- BYE WEEK
Week 7- @ Denver Broncos — LOSS
Week 8- vs. Minnesota Vikings — LOSS
Week 9- vs. Los Angeles Rams — LOSS
Week 10- @ Pittsburgh Steelers — LOSS
Week 11- vs. Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 12- @ Detroit Lions — LOSS
Week 13- vs. Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 14- @ New York Giants — LOSS
Week 15- vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 16- @ Carolina Panthers — LOSS
Week 17- @ Minnesota Vikings — LOSS
Week 18- vs. Chicago Bears — LOSS
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Minnesota Vikings (10-7)
Week 1- vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 2- @ Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 3- vs. Los Angeles Chargers — WIN
Week 4- @ Carolina Panthers — WIN
Week 5- vs. Kansas City Chiefs — WIN
Week 6- @ Chicago Bears — LOSS
Week 7- vs. San Francisco 49ers — WIN
Week 8- @ Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 9- @ Atlanta Falcons — WIN
Week 10- vs. New Orleans Saints — WIN
Week 11- @ Denver Broncos — LOSS
Week 12- vs. Chicago Bears — WIN
Week 13- BYE WEEK
Week 14- @ Las Vegas Raiders — LOSS
Week 15- @ Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 16- vs. Detroit Lions — LOSS
Week 17- vs. Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 18- @ Detroit Lions — LOSS
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Baltimore Ravens (10-7)
Week 1- vs. Houston Texans — WIN
Week 2- @ Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 3- vs. Indianapolis Colts — WIN
Week 4- @ Cleveland Browns — WIN
Week 5- @ Pittsburgh Steelers — LOSS
Week 6- vs. Tennessee Titans — LOSS
Week 7- vs. Detroit Lions — WIN
Week 8- @ Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 9- vs. Seattle Seahawks — WIN
Week 10- vs. Cleveland Browns — WIN
Week 11- vs. Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 12- @ Los Angeles Chargers — LOSS
Week 13- BYE WEEK
Week 14- vs. Los Angeles Rams — WIN
Week 15- @ Jacksonville Jaguars — LOSS
Week 16- @ San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 17- vs. Miami Dolphins — WIN
Week 18- vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — WIN
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Cincinnati Bengals (13-4)
Week 1- @ Cleveland Browns — WIN
Week 2- vs. Baltimore Ravens — WIN
Week 3- vs. Los Angeles Rams — WIN
Week 4- @ Tennessee Titans — WIN
Week 5- @ Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 6- vs. Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
Week 7- BYE WEEK
Week 8- @ San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 9- vs. Buffalo Bills — WIN
Week 10- vs. Houston Texans — WIN
Week 11- @ Baltimore Ravens — WIN
Week 12- vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — WIN
Week 13- @ Jacksonville Jaguars — WIN
Week 14- vs. Indianapolis Colts — WIN
Week 15- vs. Minnesota Vikings — WIN
Week 16- @ Pittsburgh Steelers — LOSS
Week 17- @ Kansas City Chiefs — WIN
Week 18- vs. Cleveland Browns — LOSS
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Cleveland Browns (8-9)
Week 1- vs. Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 2- @ Pittsburgh Steelers — LOSS
Week 3- vs. Tennessee Titans — WIN
Week 4- vs. Baltimore Ravens — LOSS
Week 5- BYE WEEK
Week 6- vs. San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 7- @ Indianapolis Colts — LOSS
Week 8- @ Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
Week 9- vs. Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 10- @ Baltimore Ravens — LOSS
Week 11- vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — WIN
Week 12- @ Denver Broncos — LOSS
Week 13- @ Los Angeles Rams — WIN
Week 14- vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — WIN
Week 15- vs. Chicago Bears — WIN
Week 16- @ Houston Texans — WIN
Week 17- vs. New York Jets — LOSS
Week 18- @ Cincinnati Bengals — WIN
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Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
Week 1- vs. San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 2- vs. Cleveland Browns — WIN
Week 3- @ Las Vegas Raiders — LOSS
Week 4- @ Houston Texans — WIN
Week 5- vs. Baltimore Ravens — WIN
Week 6- BYE WEEK
Week 7- @ Los Angeles Rams — WIN
Week 8- vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — WIN
Week 9- vs. Tennessee Titans — LOSS
Week 10- vs. Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 11- @ Cleveland Browns — LOSS
Week 12- @ Cincinnati Bengals — LOSS
Week 13- vs. Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 14- vs. New England Patriots — WIN
Week 15- @ Indianapolis Colts — WIN
Week 16- vs. Cincinnati Bengals — WIN
Week 17- @ Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
Week 18- @ Baltimore Ravens — LOSS
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Dallas Cowboys (11-6)
Week 1- @ New York Giants — LOSS
Week 2- vs. New York Jets — WIN
Week 3- @ Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 4- vs. New England Patriots — WIN
Week 5- @ San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 6- @ Los Angeles Chargers — WIN
Week 7- BYE WEEK
Week 8- vs. Los Angeles Rams — WIN
Week 9- @ Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 10- vs. New York Giants — WIN
Week 11- @ Carolina Panthers — WIN
Week 12- vs. Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 13- vs. Seattle Seahawks — WIN
Week 14- vs. Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 15- @ Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 16- @ Miami Dolphins — LOSS
Week 17- vs. Detroit Lions — WIN
Week 18- @ Washington Commanders — WIN
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New York Giants (7-10)
Week 1- vs. Dallas Cowboys — WIN
Week 2- @ Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 3- @ San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 4- vs. Seattle Seahawks — WIN
Week 5- @ Miami Dolphins — LOSS
Week 6- @ Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 7- vs. Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 8- vs. New York Jets — LOSS
Week 9- @ Las Vegas Raiders — LOSS
Week 10- @ Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
Week 11- @ Washington Commanders — LOSS
Week 12- vs. New England Patriots — WIN
Week 13- BYE WEEK
Week 14- vs. Green Bay Packers — WIN
Week 15- @ New Orleans Saints — LOSS
Week 16- @ Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 17- vs. Los Angeles Rams — WIN
Week 18- vs. Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
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Philadelphia Eagles (13-4)
Week 1- @ New England Patriots — WIN
Week 2- vs. Minnesota Vikings — WIN
Week 3- @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers — WIN
Week 4- vs. Washington Commanders — WIN
Week 5- @ Los Angeles Rams — WIN
Week 6- @ New York Jets — WIN
Week 7- vs. Miami Dolphins — WIN
Week 8- @ Washington Commanders — LOSS
Week 9- vs. Dallas Cowboys — WIN
Week 10- BYE WEEK
Week 11- @ Kansas City Chiefs — LOSS
Week 12- vs. Buffalo Bills — WIN
Week 13- vs. San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 14- @ Dallas Cowboys — WIN
Week 15- @ Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
Week 16- vs. New York Giants — WIN
Week 17- vs. Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 18- @ New York Giants — WIN
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Washington Commanders (4-13)
Week 1- vs. Arizona Cardinals — WIN
Week 2- @ Denver Broncos — LOSS
Week 3- vs. Buffalo Bills — LOSS
Week 4- @ Philadelphia Eagles — LOSS
Week 5- vs. Chicago Bears — WIN
Week 6- @ Atlanta Falcons — WIN
Week 7- @ New York Giants — LOSS
Week 8- vs. Philadelphia Eagles — WIN
Week 9- @ New England Patriots — LOSS
Week 10- @ Seattle Seahawks — LOSS
Week 11- vs. New York Giants — WIN
Week 12- @ Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
Week 13- vs. Miami Dolphins — LOSS
Week 14- BYE WEEK
Week 15- @ Los Angeles Rams — LOSS
Week 16- @ New York Jets — LOSS
Week 17- vs. San Francisco 49ers — LOSS
Week 18- vs. Dallas Cowboys — LOSS
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2022 NFL Re-Draft: Evaluating the Biggest Draft Do-Overs and Hidden Gems
1. Jacksonville Jaguars — Sauce Gardner (Cincinnati)
Original 1st Overall Pick: DE Travon Walker
Gardner’s Original Draft Slot: 4th Overall (to NYJ)
Normally, the No. 1 pick in any draft is reserved for a quarterback. From there, elite defensive players or offensive tackles are usually the next in line from a positional standpoint. Well, in this year’s re-draft, the best player bar none was the rookie corner out of Cincinnati.
There’s a case to be made that Gardner is already the league’s best corner. His anticipatory skills were on full display during his rookie campaign with the Jets. Then, you’re looking at a guy with above-average length/height, crazy quickness, and the recovery skills most corners dream of. If Gardner can stay healthy, you’re looking at a potential Hall of Famer down the line. He’s that darn talented.
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2. Detroit Lions — Aidan Hutchinson (Michigan)
Original 2nd Overall Pick: Hutchinson
Hutchinson’s Original Draft Slot: 2nd Overall (to DET)
The local product out of Michigan proved to be a very smart acquisition. In 17 games as a rookie, Hutchinson notched a respectable 9.5 sacks. His year also included 3 interceptions, 9.0 TFL, and 52 tackles. Unsurprisingly, he finished second in the Defensive Rookie of the Year voting (only to Gardner). You’re looking at a guy who’s truly developing into a pillar for this franchise. If all goes according to plan, Hutchinson will be a double-digit sack guy for the foreseeable future.
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3. Houston Texans — Tariq Woolen (UTSA)
Original 3rd Overall Pick: Derek Stingley
Woolen’s Original Draft Slot: 153rd Overall (to SEA)
The theme of defenders continues here. Remember the ‘Legion of Boom’ — where the Seahawks had a secondary chock-full of gigantic corners and secondary players? Well, Seattle struck gold with Woolen deep in the 5th round. In this re-draft scenario, Houston will still take a corner…except it’ll be Woolen over Derek Stingley.
Woolen stands at an imposing 6-foot-4, 205 pounds. As a rookie, he picked off six passes and accrued 16 pass deflections. We aren’t overly surprised at these numbers based upon Woolen possessing extremely long arms. As a rookie, he was one of two players (the other being Gardner) to make the Pro Bowl.
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4. New York Jets — Garrett Wilson (Ohio State)
Original 4th Overall Pick: Sauce Gardner
Wilson’s Original Draft Slot: 10th Overall (to NYJ)
Gardner is off the board at this point. Fortunately for the Jets, they can revisit the Ohio State well and nab their second first-round pick from last year in Garrett Wilson. Despite some rather subpar QB play, the speedy receiver still managed to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
He hauled in 83 grabs for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns. Wilson’s quickness off the line of scrimmage was on full display — as was his ability to create space for himself. Now with Aaron Rodgers in tow, Wilson could develop into one of the better young receivers in all of football.
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5. New York Giants — Chris Olave (Ohio State)
Original 5th Overall Pick: Kayvon Thibodeaux
Olave’s Original Draft Slot: 11th Overall (to NO)
It’s no secret the Giants need a lead WR. The Kenny Golladay contract has been disastrous, and no one else on the roster really sticks out as an above-average player at the position. While Thibodeaux was decent as a rookie (more on him later), Olave probably is the pick here.
His route-running skills — which he had been lauded for dating back to his high school days in San Diego — more than translated to the pro level with New Orleans. Also facing a subpar QB situation, Olave still hauled in 72 catches for 1,042 yards and 4 TDs. He’d immediately be the No. 1 receiver for Daniel Jones.
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6. Carolina Panthers — Braxton Jones (Southern Utah)
Original 6th Overall Pick: Ikem Ekwonu
Jones’ Original Draft Slot: 168th Overall (to CHI)
The Panthers were still able to nab a tackle here. However, it’s just not the one they originally ended up taking. Braxton Jones was taken in the fifth round by the Bears. Yet, he was arguably the most impressive offensive lineman coming from the college ranks last year.
Using Pro Football Focus and its grading system, Jones graded out as the sixth-best LT in the entire league a season ago. Carolina in theory will need help for this year’s first-rounder in Bryce Young. Based upon his play as a rookie, Jones seems like a perfect piece to the puzzle being built in Charlotte.
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7. New York Giants — Kayvon Thibodeaux (Oregon)
Original 7th Overall Pick: Evan Neal
Thibodeaux’s Original Draft Slot: 5th Overall (to NYG)
The G-Men still ended up with their guy here. Having two picks inside the top-10, this re-draft enabled the Giants to get a No. 1 WR and a bona fide pass rusher. Thibodeaux’s numbers on the surface might look a bit underwhelming. He notched only 4.0 sacks on the year.
However, the underlying stats are quite good. He ranked top-10 in passes batted down, and was within the top-25 of all pass rushers in overall grade from PFF. The Los Angeles native figures to take an even bigger step up in production as a second-year player.
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8. Atlanta Falcons — Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh)
Original 8th Overall Pick: Drake London
Pickett’s Original Draft Slot: 20th Overall (to PIT)
Atlanta doesn’t have a franchise quarterback to this point. With all respects to Desmond Ridder, we don’t think he’ll ever become a high-end starter in this league. Pickett would be the natural choice — if for nothing else he’s on the same timeline/frame as Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson.
With the Steelers, Pickett really found his stride in the back half of the season. He was accurate with the football, rarely turned it over, and was highly efficient with throws to all parts of the field. Without a doubt, Atlanta would’ve gobbled him up here in the hypothetical re-draft scenario.
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9. Seattle Seahawks — Bernhard Raimann (Central Michigan)
Original 9th Overall Pick: Charles Cross
Raimann’s Original Draft Slot: 77th Overall (to IND)
Securing a quality left tackle is what Seattle aimed for in this draft. While Cross wasn’t a total disaster as a rookie, he was a bit disappointing. In this re-draft, Seattle would opt for Raimann — the Central Michigan product taken in the 3rd round by Indianapolis.
Raimann has proven to be a very athletic player with terrific feet and bend. From an analytics standpoint, PFF had Raimann ranked as the No. 9 overall LT last year. Even more impressive, Raimann was equally as good in both run and pass protection. Getting a guy on a rookie deal with the ability to be a multi-time Pro Bowler is when teams usually have bigtime success.
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10. New York Jets — Kyle Hamilton (Notre Dame)
Original 10th Overall Pick: Garrett Wilson
Hamilton’s Original Draft Slot: 14th Overall (to BAL)
Hamilton didn’t play a ton of snaps this year for Baltimore’s veteran defense. However, we saw glimpses as to why he was so highly regarded coming out of Notre Dame. He has the ability to play all over the field — whether lined up in the slot as a jumbo corner, off the edge as a pass rusher, standing up as a speedy ‘backer, or even as a massive deep safety. He had 62 total tackles, 2.0 sacks and 5 pass deflections.
According to PFF, Hamilton graded out as the fourth-best safety (out of 74) in all of professional football with at least 500 snaps. Suffice it to say, but imagine how scary the Jets’ defense would look with Hamilton in the fold.
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11. New Orleans Saints — Christian Watson (North Dakota State)
Original 11th Overall Pick: Chris Olave
Watson’s Original Draft Slot: 34th Overall (to GB)
With Olave off the board and the Saints still needing a WR, we’ll opt for New Orleans to go with Christian Watson. In his time with the Packers last year, we saw some real promise. There were glimpses of a guy who could make the Pro Bowl (seven of his 41 receptions were TDs).
Some even think Watson could be the next Vincent Jackson or Mike Evans. You know — the deep threat receiver who also boasts some real height in the process. For the Saints, he makes perfect sense at this spot. The hope is the franchise will be able to unlock all of his potential en route to a productive career.
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12. Detroit Lions — Zion Johnson (Boston College)
Original 12th Overall Pick: Jameson Williams
Johnson’s Original Draft Slot: 17th Overall (to GB)
Beefing up the offensive line is always a point of priority for young teams. While the Lions have some bookend tackles and a strong center in the fold, the guard position would be served quite well by the addition of Johnson.
Last year with the Chargers, Johnson became one of the league’s better right guards. He has the versatility from his college days to play other spots on the offensive line in a pinch if need be. While not a sexy pick, this would probably help the Lions more down the line.
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13. Philadelphia Eagles — Tyler Linderbaum (Iowa)
Original 13th Overall Pick: Jordan Davis
Linderbaum’s Original Draft Slot: 25th Overall (to GB)
This is a perfect fit. Jason Kelce is getting a bit too long in the proverbial tooth — and it won’t be long until he retires. Linderbaum is the ultimate replacement for the future Hall of Famer. For one, he comes from an OL factory in Iowa. The college is known to churn out some very good offensive linemen. Secondly, Linderbaum’s skill-set — along with his collective toughness and football I.Q. — should be able to fit seamlessly behind Kelce and eventually for him. You’re potentially looking at a future multi-time Pro Bowler. Just as a rookie alone, PFF had Linderbaum with the sixth-highest grade of any center in the NFL last year.
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14. Baltimore Ravens — Drake London (USC)
Original 14th Overall Pick: Kyle Hamilton
London’s Original Draft Slot: 8th Overall (to ATL)
With Hamilton off the board, Baltimore should go out and get a player for Lamar Jackson to throw to. Fortunately, Drake London fell into its lap. The LA native is a freak athlete — using his experience as both a basketball and football player to high-point any throw coming his way.
In fact, London’s bread-and-butter comes on go-routes where he can out-jump the defender while simultaneously boxing them out for space on the field. With the Falcons, he graded out spectacularly high when on the field. London finished with 866 receiving yards on 72 catches and 4 TDs.
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15. Houston Texans — Jordan Davis (Georgia)
Original 15th Overall Pick: Kenyon Green
Davis’ Original Draft Slot: 13th Overall (to ATL)
This is a potential pick — the type you hope and pray pans out. Houston can afford to get a bit creative here. Some think Davis is the most talented player in this entire draft. As a rookie, he started in only five games for the Eagles — totaling 18 tackles and 1.0 TFL. Houston will hope it hits a home run in this scenario. If the 6-foot-6 DL can get into optimal shape, it’ll go a long way towards making the Texans relevant again. Plus, new HC DeMeco Ryans is rooted on the defensive side of the ball. Davis could be the anchor in the middle of his new defensive scheme.
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16. Washington Commanders — Jameson Williams (Alabama)
Original 16th Overall Pick: Jahan Dotson
Williams’ Original Draft Slot: 12th Overall (to DET)
It’s been a bit of a turbulent start to Jameson Williams’ career. The former Ohio State standout tore his ACL in the 2022 title game, and didn’t see his first taste of NFL action as a rookie until Week 13. This past offseason, Williams was handed a six-game suspension along with a few other Lions players for violating the league’s gambling policy. Though Williams has been unavailable for long stretches of his career already, his skillset is invaluable in today’s pass-heavy league. Williams caught just one pass a rookie — a 41-yard touchdown — and boasts game-breaking speed to blow the top off of defenses.
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17. Los Angeles Chargers — Evan Neal (Alabama)
Original 17th Overall Pick: Zion Johnson
Neal’s Original Draft Slot: 7th Overall (to NYG)
It’s been a process for the Chargers sculpting an offensive line in front of franchise QB Justin Herbert. With Zion Johnson off the board in this scenario, they’ll have to go in a different direction. The tackle spot opposite former first-round pick Rashawn Slater — currently occupied by third-round pick Trey Pipkins — has been an area where the line has struggled. Evan Neal was up-and-down as a rookie, but he provides considerable upside at this point in the draft.
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18. Tennessee Titans — Brock Purdy (Iowa State)
Original 18th Overall Pick: Treylon Burks
Purdy’s Original Draft Slot: 262nd Overall (to SF)
The 49ers hit the jackpot with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. Following injuries to their two top QB’s, rookie Brock Purdy was called upon to lead his new team. And, Purdy was sensational when thrust into action. The 262nd pick in the draft led the Niners to seven-straight wins — including a pair of victories in the postseason. Had it not been for an injury sustained early in the NFC Championship Game, Purdy may have led San Francisco to a Super Bowl berth. While he has clear limitations as a thrower, Purdy’s competitiveness and creativity make him arguably the most intriguing QB prospect in this entire class.
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19. New Orleans Saints — Ikem Ekwonu (North Carolina State)
Original 19th Overall Pick: Trevor Penning
Ekwonu’s Original Draft Slot: 6th Overall (to CAR)
New Orleans swaps out one offensive lineman for another in this scenario. Trevor Penning could still very well develop into a Pro Bowl talent. Though, he didn’t exactly establish himself as much during a injury-riddle rookie campaign. Penning may have versatility on his side, but Ikem Ekwonu is an explosive athlete who may very well be a franchise tackle before long. Ekwonu was relied upon early, starting all 17 games for the Panthers as a first-year player. The team never took him off the field, showing that they trusted the 22-year-old Ekwonu to get the job done.
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20. Pittsburgh Steelers — Travon Walker (Georgia)
Original 20th Overall Pick: Kenny Pickett
Walker’s Original Draft Slot: 1st Overall (to JAC)
Travon Walker, by most measures, had a fairly successful rookie campaign. Walker played in 15 regular season games and registered 3.5 sacks. He was even fairly productive in two postseason games for the Jaguars, notching three QB hits against Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes. Though, the standards for a No. 1 pick are typically a bit higher. Walker certainly has the physical tools to live up to his draft status, and we’re positive a team in the first-round would take a shot on him again. The Steelers could definitely use more depth at pass rusher, as just three players on the team registered more than 2.0 sacks last year — one of those being T.J. Watt (who missed half the season).
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21. Kansas City Chiefs — Trent McDuffie (Washington)
Original 21st Overall Pick: Trent McDuffie
McDuffie’s Original Draft Slot: 21st Overall (to KC)
It’s hard to disagree with anything the defending champs have done recently. Among their strong decisions as of late, the Chiefs nailed it with their first-round pick in ’22. In his first year, CB Trent McDuffie played a huge part for a Kansas City defense that had a few big moments over the course of the season. McDuffie started all 11 games he appeared in, providing solid coverage in both the run and pass. The Chiefs had to get younger defensively, and McDuffie represents a youth movement which has already paid dividends for the AFC powerhouse.
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22. Green Bay Packers — Abraham Lucas (Washington State)
Original 22nd Overall Pick: Quay Walker
Lucas’ Original Draft Slot: 72nd Overall (to SEA)
Seattle’s ’22 class was stacked with talent, as the Seahawks nailed virtually every pick they made. In the third round, Seattle scooped up Washington St. offensive lineman Abraham Lucas. He started 16 games as a rookie at RT. It’s not too often you see a team draft two franchise tackles in the same draft — Seattle’s first-round pick was LT Charles Cross. Lucas used his powerful frame to upend pass rushers, earning a stellar 68.5 PFF grade — fourth among rookie offensive tackles.
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23. Buffalo Bills — Derek Stingley (LSU)
Original 23rd Overall Pick: Kaiir Elam
Stingley’s Original Draft Slot: 3rd Overall (to HOU)
Derek Stingley Jr. ended up being the first defensive back taken off the board when the Texans selected him third overall. Stingley’s struggles as a rookie were highlighted — sometimes unfairly — due to being compared to two Pro Bowlers in the same class (Sauce Gardner, Tariq Woolen). When in reality, rookie corners struggle in predictable ways every year. It would be premature to count Stingley out after an up-and-down first year, as he possess several traits befitting a top corner. A well-run team like the Bills would pounce at the chance to get a player as talented as Stingley at this point in the draft.
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24. Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Smith (Tulsa)
Original 24th Overall Pick: Tyler Smith
Davis’ Original Draft Slot: 24th Overall (to DAL)
Dallas’ Tyler Smith is another offensive lineman who made an instant impact in his first year. Smith started all 17 regular season games (plus two postseason games) for a Cowboys team that has dealt with several injuries up front. Getting younger across the line has clearly been a point of emphasis for Dallas recently. Protecting QB Dak Prescott is key to this offense’s success — especially since Prescott’s recent lower body injuries has limited his mobility. We see no reason why the Cowboys wouldn’t make this selection again.
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25. Baltimore Ravens — Tyler Allgeier (BYU)
Original 25th Overall Pick: Tyler Linderbaum
Davis’ Original Draft Slot: 151st Overall (to ATL)
Our first running back off the board is Atlanta’s Tyler Allgeier — who quietly put together a strong rookie campaign. Despite starting in just seven games all year, Allgeier rushed for 1,035 yards on 210 carries. Allgeier — who was actually selected in the fifth round of the ’22 NFL Draft — runs with tremendous balance and patience as he waits for holes to develop before attacking downhill. The Ravens have always favored running backs, and have struggled to keep their own healthy over the years. Allgeier adds a dynamic element in the backfield next to the most electric dual-threat QB in the NFL.
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26. New York Jets — Charles Cross (Mississippi State)
Original 26th Overall Pick: Jermaine Johnson II
Davis’ Original Draft Slot: 9th Overall (to SEA)
The second of Seattle tackles to be drafted in this re-do, Charles Cross goes a bit lower than his real draft spot of No. 9 overall. This is a position of need for a Jets team that seemingly can’t figure out its offensive line puzzle. Former first-round pick Mekhi Becton has been in flux due to injury. The team has turned to stopgap options, but a player like Cross offers a long-term solution. If this had played out originally, Cross would be gearing up for Year 2 to help anchor an offensive line tasked with protecting QB Aaron Rodgers.
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27. Jacksonville Jaguars — Drake Jackson (USC)
Original 27th Overall Pick: Devin Lloyd
Jackson’s Original Draft Slot: 61st Overall (to SF)
The Jaguars are in an interesting spot here, as they still need a pass rusher after taking Sauce Gardner first overall. With Travon Walker off the board, the Jaguars turn to a player with vaguely similar physical tools. Jackson fits the mold of the fast, quick-twitched edge defender who excels at rushing the passer. He rotated in for a stacked 49ers defense as a rookie, playing in 15 games and registering 3.0 sacks. Jackson would likely be asked to play a bigger role for a Jags team that doesn’t have a whole lot of talent upfront outside of former first-round pick Josh Allen.
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28. Green Bay Packers — Chigoziem Okonkwo (Maryland)
Original 28th Overall Pick: Devonte Wyatt
Okonkwo’s Original Draft Slot: 143rd Overall (to TEN)
Tight ends almost always struggle in their first year. It’s widely accepted that it’s a difficult position to learn, and even all-time greats struggled adapting early. That being said, when a first-year TE does show positive signs in the early going it’s usually a strong indicator for sustained success. Okonkwo finished the year on a high note, putting up nearly 400 yards over the last 10 games despite a limited snap count. With Austin Hooper leaving this offseason, Okonkwo will be the uncontested TE1 on the Titans heading into ’23. Watch out for a big season from the athletic pass catcher.
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29. New England Patriots — Kenneth Walker II (Michigan State)
Original 29th Overall Pick: Cole Strange
Walker’s Original Draft Slot: 41st Overall (to SEA)
You know the Seahawks had a good draft when a 1,200-yard rookie RB wasn’t even one of their three best selections. Kenneth Walker was the second running back taken off the board in the original draft (Breece Hall), and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting. In 15 games, Walker accrued 1,215 scrimmage yards and nine scores. He finished the regular season with three consecutive games over 100 rushing yards. Walker has the size, speed, and burst to one day be one of the league’s top backs.
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30. Kansas City Chiefs — Isiah Pacheco (Rutgers)
Original 30th Overall Pick: George Karlaftis
Davis’ Original Draft Slot: 251st Overall (to KC)
The Chiefs would not be able to wait until the seventh round to take Isiah Pacheco in a re-draft. The rusher from Rutgers vastly outplayed his draft position en route to helping the Chiefs capture a Super Bowl title. Over the years, the Chiefs have learned that having a one-dimensional attack can be costly. Though the passing game is Kansas City’s bread-and-butter, having a complementary downhill rushing attack can pay dividends. Pacheco gave the Chiefs a new dimension as a powerful runner who can break tackles and wear down opposing fronts. You could visually see Pacheco taking over games with physicality down the stretch as defenses struggled to keep up.
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31. Cincinnati Bengals — Dameon Pierce (Florida)
Original 31st Overall Pick: Daxton Hill
Pierce’s Original Draft Slot: 107th Overall (to HOU)
A third-straight running back! The ’22 class was filled with dynamic runners. We still haven’t even other gifted runners like Breece Hall, James Cook, Brian Robinson Jr., and Rachaad White, all of which showed flashes in Year 1. Houston’s Dameon Pierce deserves plenty of credit, as well. Playing alongside a lackluster supporting cast in Houston, Pierce eclipsed 1,000 scrimmage yards in only 13 games. The Bengals really need another option to keep Joe Mixon fresh, and Pierce would provide an excellent contrast to the veteran RB’s style.
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32. Minnesota Vikings — Martin Emerson (Mississippi State)
Original 32nd Overall Pick: Lewis Cine
Davis’ Original Draft Slot: 68th Overall (to CLE)
You can never have enough defensive backs in today’s league. With offenses bringing out more and more capable pass catchers, defenses need to be stocked with athletic DB’s who can matchup in the open field. Cleveland’s Martin Emerson proved he can be that type of player as he appeared in all 17 games as a rookie. Emerson’s size — 6-foot-2 with long arms — makes him an ideal option to defend perimeter wideouts. The Vikings might have the single worst cornerback room in all of football. Emerson would be a Day 1 starter.
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Post-Lottery NBA 2023 Mock Draft
1. San Antonio Spurs — Victor Wembanyama, F, France
Once more, the Spurs have won the NBA Draft Lottery. And, yet again, it could not have happened at a more opportune time. San Antonio has missed the postseason four years in a row. The Spurs had previously missed the playoffs just four times total since joining the NBA in 1976. This is a franchise unfamiliar with winning droughts, but they picked up a huge win on the night of the NBA Draft Lottery.
As such, they are now in line to draft what many are calling a generational talent. The type of talent only rivaled by LeBron James in terms of hype. Wembanyama is essentially a 7-foot-4 version of Kevin Durant with shot-blocking skills. We’ve never seen a player like this. If he can stay healthy and avoid the foot injuries that plague many his height, we’re looking at a seriously transcendent guy. It’s fitting for the Spurs of all teams to get another big man unicorn (Tim Duncan) ironically hailing from France (Tony Parker).
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2. Charlotte Hornets — Brandon Miller, F, Alabama
Brandon Miller is the type of prospect that scouts salivate over. At a shade under 6-foot-10, he’s the classic explosive athlete with a string bean frame yet tantalizing upside. There’s no doubt that he must add strength and bulk to his 200-pound frame. With that said, Miller does possess a toolbox worth investing in.
He can play both the 3 and 4 spots (and projects to probably be more of a stretch four down the line). Miller is known for being very good in the mid-range, and he also has ability when taking bigger players off the dribble. There’s a smoothness to his game — and the potential on the defensive side of the floor is undeniable. Charlotte narrowly missed out on No. 1, but Miller would be in contention for the top pick any other year and projects to be a good fit next to Hornets star LaMelo Ball.
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3. Portland Trail Blazers — Jarace Walker, F, Houston
Walker is a 6-foot-8 combo forward with a 7-foot-2 wingspan. He plays very hard — on both ends of the floor (a staple of Houston’s program). Walker can get his on the offensive end. This includes playing with the ball in his hands, and also without as a cutter/diver towards the rim. Defensively, Walker can guard multiple positions and utilizes his strength, size, and agility to bother opposing players.
Portland could go any number of ways with this pick. Walker fits in as a plug-and-play piece should the Blazers opt to roll with the players they have now. However, we cannot rule out the potential for a full-on rebuild. Which could possibly include a Damian Lillard trade. If that did happen, one of the remaining guards could be taken at this spot.
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4. Houston Rockets — Scoot Henderson, G, G-League
Jalen Green is a budding star at the shooting guard spot. Kevin Porter Jr. is likely best suited as a creative scorer off the bench. Young big men Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun are perfect complements to one another. All that’s really missing from this young group is a point guard. Enter Scoot Henderson — the perceived best floor leader from this draft.
Henderson is known for his explosiveness off the dribble. He can get into the lane whenever he wants, and has the ability to finish at the rim quite effortlessly. Henderson is even proficient with a silk midrange jumper. What most impresses us is his collective savvy. He plays the game under control, and is very adept at getting others involved. Houston would be doing cartwheels if Henderson falls to this spot.
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5. Detroit Pistons — Amen Thompson, G, Overtime Elite
Like twin brother Ausar, Amen skipped college in favor of a faster route to playing professional basketball. he’s a springy 6-foot-7 wing with an impressive 6-foot-11 wingspan. With his impressive frame, Ausar is a potential matchup nightmare at the two spot. He can shoot over most players at his position, and Amen also has the athletic ability to get to the paint at will.
This would be a good fit for the Pistons, as Amen has some considerable upside. We’re not saying he’s the next Tracy McGrady. Amen is considerably shorter in comparison. However, there are some crossover traits between their respective games.
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6. Orlando Magic — Anthony Black, G, Arkansas
Black is a unique player. If LaMelo Ball, Kyle Anderson, and Shaun Livingston had a baby, you’d end up with the freshman out of Arkansas. At 6-foot-7, Black is a true facilitator of the basketball. He won’t necessarily ‘wow’ you with athletic ability. With that said, he has a unique skill-set which is crafted around making life easier for teammates.
The Magic are essentially collecting two-way, high-IQ players who like to share the ball. Black would be a seamless fit as he doesn’t need to necessarily disrupt the offensive flow to be a difference-maker. With Black, Franz Wagner, and Paolo Banchero in tow, the Magic would have three jumbo playmakers who can create for themselves and others.
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7. Indiana Pacers — Cam Whitmore, F, Villanova
Cam Whitmore would be a perfect fit for a Pacers looking to return to the postseason. In terms of his collegiate choice, there wasn’t a better place to hone his skills than Villanova. The Philadelphia product is tough as nails, a high-octane athlete, has a motor that doesn’t stop, and is a very high-character kid.
His athleticism pops off the screen whenever watching him play. Whitmore plays above the rim — and often bigger than his size would indicate as a 6-foot-7 small forward. His ball-handling skills are good, as is his ability to drive to the cup. If he can unlock his perimeter shot and become decent in that category, the sky’s the limit with his potential.
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8. Washington Wizards — Ausar Thompson, G, Overtime Elite
Ausar is a slightly bigger, more defensive-minded player compared to his brother (Amen). Whereas Amen is more of a jumbo two guard, Ausar is a classic wing — ready to compete and take on any challenge in front of him. He is the type of guy who is positionless on that end of the floor. Whether it be smaller, quicker guys or bigger, taller athletes, Ausar relishes the opportunity to make life difficult.
Offensively, Ausar is far from a finished product. He does boast a rather clean shot from the perimeter — though his ball skills need some refining. As an ultimate best-case scenario, you could be looking at someone akin to Kawhi Leonard (if the offensive game improves). If not, the (scary) comparison could be a slightly better offensive version of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.
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9. Utah Jazz — Gradey Dick, F, Kansas
Kansas’ Gradey Dick was one of the stars of college basketball last season. The Wichita native made a name for himself in an impressive early-season performance versus Duke, and continued his ascent while being a consistent contributor for a Jayhawks team which finished the regular season ranked 4th in the country.
Dick is the ideal wing in today’s league. He’s 6-foot-8, a knockdown shooter, good athlete, and capable playmaker. Players who check all of those boxes do not fall outside of the lottery. The Jazz are in need of some long-range specialists after trading away both Mike Conley Jr. and Malik Beasley last year. Inserting him into a starting lineup which should include Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler makes for a nice young core in Utah.
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10. Dallas Mavericks — Cason Wallace, G, Kentucky
Cason Wallace is a dog in the best sense of the term. He’s a defensive stopper who hounds opposing guards with relentless pressure. Many compare Wallace to Jrue Holiday stylistically. He’s a good athlete, but the things separating him most include his defensive ability and high basketball I.Q.
Wallace prides himself on being a lockdown defender. He’ll also shoot the three ball — and can also get to the cup with some shiftiness. As we’ve seen with Holiday, having a two-way guard with combo skills is a massive advantage for any contender. Especially when the other guards on your team (in this case, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving) are averse to the defensive end of the floor.
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11. Orlando Magic (from CHI) — Keyonte George, G, Baylor
The Baylor frosh is an intriguing player. In terms of a build, he’s quite similar to Marcus Smart. George won’t necessarily beat you with quickness or athleticism. However, he can bully you with strength — and that’s backed up with a really good perimeter shot. Essentially, he’s a younger version of Eric Gordon — with a bit more length. There’s always room for these types of guys who can get a bucket at a moment’s notice. He’s crafty when he needs to be, and plays beyond his years.
Orlando doesn’t have many players with a score-first mentality. Cole Anthony fills that role off the bench, but George is bigger and should hold up better defensively. Having a guy like George on the floor next to natural playmakers like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner will make the Magic increasingly difficult to defend.
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12. Oklahoma City Thunder — Taylor Hendricks, F, UCF
When it’s all said and done Taylor Hendricks could end up being one of the steals towards the end of the lottery. The UCF freshman has steadily climbed boards as scouts laud his frame, motor, and two-way potential. No doubt, whichever team drafts Hendricks will need to be patient with the 19-year-old. However, there’s plenty to be excited about when examining his profile.
Defensively, there’s a lot to like. He has a sturdy frame with decent length and quality footspeed. Additionally, he knocked down 40-percent of his threes in his lone collegiate year. Oklahoma City GM Sam Presti would be ecstatic if it could add Hendricks to a core featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and Chet Holmgren. That gives OKC a ton of length, defensive versatility, and upside.
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13. Toronto Raptors — Nick Smith, G, Arkansas
The former No. 1 high school recruit (according to 247sports), Smith’s lone injury-riddled campaign at Arkansas bumped him down a bit. Still, this is a gifted offensive player who we could easily envision one day being an NBA All-Star. Smith has the look of a modern-day two-guard with excellent size (6-foot-5), shooting touch, and on-ball creativity. He finishes well near the basket, and boasts the ability to score from every level.
Toronto has never shied away from targeting players that have tremendous upside despite some obvious limitations. Smith’s shot-selection will need to be ironed out, and he’ll need to put on some weight to contend with NBA wings, but the potential is there for a steal at the end of the lottery.
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14. New Orleans Pelicans — Kobe Bufkin, G, Michigan
A microwave scorer who does not back down on the defensive end, Michigan’s Kobe Bufkin is player to look out for in this range of the draft. Players of Bufkin’s ilk are gaining value with each passing year — just look at the success of guys like Tyrese Maxey, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Herro, and Immanuel Quickley. Even fellow Michigan Wolverine Jordan Poole cashed in on a massive contract extension last season after a strong playoff run. Bufkin can follow in the footsteps of those players as a dynamic threat who can make defenses pay both on- and off-the-ball.
The Pelicans seem to have a nice core in place with the two stars Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson. Of course, health is always going to be an issue — certainly in Zion’s case — but finding players that can fit around those guys is imperative for the Pelicans to breakout into the upper echelon of the West. Bufkin fits the bill, and would be a tremendous pick here.
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15. Atlanta Hawks — Leonard Miller, F, G-League
The Canadian-born Miller will be one of the youngest players eligible to be drafted this year. The 19-year-old doesn’t celebrate his 20th birthday until November, and already possesses an NBA-ready frame. At 6-foot-10 with a long wingspan, Miller has the ideal makeup for a frontcourt player. Though, Miller is also an excellent playmaker for his size who can get up-and-down the floor with ease.
Atlanta’s roster is stacked with a staggering amount of talent. There isn’t one particular position they need to target, allowing them to go any number of ways. Miller works here because he brings something different to the table than the other bigs currently on the Hawks roster. As we’ve seen in this postseason, having a malleable team that can attack defenses in different ways is paramount to playoff success.
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16. Utah Jazz (from MIN) — Jett Howard, G, Michigan
Jett Howard is one of the more intriguing prospects on the board. The son of Michigan head coach Juwan Howard, Jett is a jumbo guard (6-foot-8) with the potential to fill a number of roles. For the Wolverines, Howard does a bit of everything as he’s a more than capable shooter who has shown the ability to create.
While Howard isn’t an explosive athlete, he uses his size well and is deliberate with his movements. Being the son of a former NBA player, Howard has great poise and feel for a freshman. In all likelihood, his stock will only increase as we get closer to the draft. Sons of former players have had a strong track record recently, and Howard is a legit wing with shooting and playmaking chops.
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17. Los Angeles Lakers — Jordan Hawkins, G, Connecticut
UConn’s Jordan Hawkins declared for the draft after lighting up nets throughout the entire NCAA Tournament. Helping lead his Huskies to a National Championship, Hawkins was college basketball’s most dangerous deadeye. The 6-foot-5 wing has a picture-perfect jumpshot which he can launch from anywhere on the floor. Hawkins excels coming off screens and getting into his shooting motion quickly, not allowing defenders to contest with a high release point.
Shooters are always at a premium in today’s league, and that is especially true for a team that employs LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Hawkins can provide the spacing LA’s two stars need to operate, and will torch defenses when they commit to stopping James or Davis.
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18. Miami Heat — Jalen Hood-Schifino, G, Indiana
Indiana basketball had its best season in years thanks in large part to freshman sensation Jalen Hood-Schifino. A savvy combo guard with a strong frame, Hood-Schifino is bit reminiscent of Jamal Murray coming out of college. Both players have a similar frame — Hood-Schifino might be an inch or two taller — and excel at hunting mid-range jumpers out of the pick-and-roll.
Miami will likely be in the market for a guard very soon. Gabe Vincent — the team’s starting point guard during its playoff run — is projected to be lured away in free agency this Summer. Kyle Lowry is also a name that may be on the move via trade. Hood-Schifino has the sort of toughness that several Heat players already possess, and he’s got the size and build to hold up defensively on the perimeter.
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19. Golden State Warriors — Kris Murray, F, Iowa
Kris Murray’s ascent into becoming a potential lottery pick was a tad predictable. The Iowa native was limited in what he could do for a stacked Hawkeyes team last year. Of course, those Hawkeyes were led by Kris’ older brother, Keegan, who now plays for the Sacramento Kings. With Keegan gone, Kris stepped into a more prominent role and showcased what he was always capable of.
Murray was a double-double machine for the Hawkeyes while providing efficient scoring numbers. His shooting splits finished near 50/40/80 and he was one of the best rebounders in the nation. The Warriors have taken some chances on high-upside prospects (James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga, and Patrick Baldwin Jr.) in recent years, but Murray is the kind of player who could instantly help a team looking to make another championship push.
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20. Houston Rockets (from LAC) — Dereck Lively, C, Duke
Many have pegged Lively as the No. 2 big man in the class behind likely top pick Victor Wembanyama. Standing at 7-foot-1, his clear top strength is protecting the rim at a very high level. He’s also possessing a springy frame. Lively isn’t plodding when running the floor. On the contrary — he can flip his hips and turn well when transitioning down the floor.
We don’t know if he’ll ever turn out to be a dominant post scorer. Like most young big men, Lively needs to become more polished on that end. With that said, if he continues to perfect a newfound three-point shot, you could be looking at the athletic new-age version of Brook Lopez.
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21. Brooklyn Nets (from PHX) — Dariq Whitehead, F, Duke
Next to Dereck Lively and perhaps Kyle Filipowski, Dariq Whitehead is the most ballyhooed recruit who attended Duke last season. He’s got perfect two-guard size at 6-foot-6, 195 pounds. He’s a multi-level scorer — possessing the ability to shoot it from deep, post up smaller players, and also get to the rim.
While Whitehead was limited due to injury as a freshman, his skill level is apparent. He’s the type of two-way talent teams will look to roll the dice on at this point in the draft. The Nets are just the team to take a chance on a high-profile prospect right here. With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving gone, Brooklyn doesn’t look to contend anytime soon. As such, Whitehead would get ample time to develop under HC Jacque Vaughn.
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22. Brooklyn Nets (from PHI) — GG Jackson, F, South Carolina
This is a player many are excited about. Jackson reclassified in order to play in college a year early. He shocked everyone by spurning North Carolina in favor of…South Carolina! Jackson’s freshman campaign could have gone better, but the talent around him was less than stellar. He struggled from the field, and didn’t flash much in the way of playmaking. However, this is a young player who could potentially boom with the right development.
The 6-foot-6 forward won’t turn 19 until later this year, and oozes upside. Jackson is an isolation-based jumbo forward. He’s adept at getting to the basket with his sizable frame or stretching out defenses with a workable outside jumper. With the second of their first round picks, the Nets add a quality player who can crack their frontcourt rotation.
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23. Portland Trail Blazers (from NYK) — Bilal Couilbaly, F, France
As we touched on earlier, the Blazers are in an interesting spot. Not to often does a team with a player as talented as Damian Lillard get to draft so early — let alone posses two first-round picks. If the idea is still to build a contender in the present, adding to their wing depth seems like the logical move. France’s Bilal Coulibaly is a prospect on the rise due to his two-way upside. Possessing excellent length and defensive instincts, Coulibaly can be a disruptor at the point of attack as well as in the passing lanes. If his jumpshot stabilizes, you’re looking at a potentially devastating 3-and-D player.
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24. Sacramento Kings — Jaime Jaquez Jr., F, UCLA
One of the best upperclassmen in the country, Jaime Jaquez Jr. has starred for Mick Cronin’s Bruins over the last three seasons. Though he could have potentially been a first-round pick last year, Jaquez opted to return for his senior year to further bolster his stock. Jaquez was debilitated by foot injuries throughout the ’22 campaign, which likely caused a sharp dip in his three-point percentage (.276 down from .394 the previous year).
He’s a good wing defender with playmaking chops who isn’t afraid of physicality down low. In fact, Jaquez seemingly seeks out contact and thrives in the paint. If he shoots well during workouts he could be a top-20 pick. Instead, we have him falling to the Kings and savvy GM Monte McNair. The Kings desperately need more size on the wing, and Jaquez would be a nice addition to a group that already includes Keegan Murray, Kevin Huerter and Harrison Barnes.
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25. Memphis Grizzlies — Julian Phillips, F, Tennessee
After a colorful recruitment featuring various big-time programs, Phillips ended up signing with Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers. He’s yet another big 6-foot-8 wing with nice upside. As it currently stands, Phillips could be headed for a career as a 3-and-D guy. He can run the floor very well in transition. However, Phillips still isn’t super comfortable when isolated as a scorer.
While Phillips likely could have used another year of development, teams will certainly be excited to get their hands on the athletic 19-year-old now. He could be in line for a G-League stint (or two), but he has All-Defensive upside if everything clicks.
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26. Indiana Pacers (from CLE) — Bobi Klintman, F, Wake Forest
The Swedish-born Bobi Klintman is a tantalizing prospect who could be an instant difference-maker on the defensive end. After a rather quiet season at Wake Forest, Klintman opted for the draft following his freshman year. Then, the 6-foot-10 wing surprised everyone when he pulled out of the draft combine. That has led many to speculate a team could have already made a promise to the 20-year-old.
The Pacers are deep at wing, but could use some more size upfront. Jalen Smith was a nice find, but the team is a bit thin at power forward. It’s clear that Myles Turner is sticking around for the time-being, and finding more options that can configure next to him is a good idea. Klintman adds a speed dimension that they’ll need since Turner will likely be parked near the basket. In transition, Klintman would be the perfect running mate next to extraordinary playmaker Tyrese Haliburton.
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27. Charlotte Hornets (from DEN) — Sidy Cissoko, F, France
Having selected Brandon Miller earlier in the draft, the Hornets must continue to find role players to fill its roster. When you have somebody like Miller and 21-year-old All-Star LaMelo Ball, it’s more about finding players that fit rather than taking the best player on the board.
Sidy Cissoko could end up being one of the best role players in the draft — but also has some upside to be even better. He’s a great defender who already possesses an NBA-ready body (6-foot-6, 225 pounds). Cissoko gave it his all defensively for the G-League Ignite last season, and was also a fairly good passer who can serve as a connector offensively.
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28. Utah Jazz (from PHI) — Chris Livingston, F, Kentucky
Expect Chris Livingston to garner a ton of hype as the draft approaches. The five-star Wildcat checks all of the boxes for potential NBA wings. He has exceptional size (6-foot-6) with a strong build (220 pounds). Livingston thrives transition where he is a smooth athlete who gets up-and-down the floor well.
He wasn’t asked to create much for Kentucky’s offense, but he’s shown a knack for getting to the basket. Though his shooting numbers have been inconsistent, he already has great form and range which stretches beyond the NBA three-point line. Think Atlanta’s DeAndre Hunter with a bit more on-the-ball capability.
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29. Indiana Pacers (from BOS) — Rayan Rupert, G, New Zealand Breakers
At 6-foot-6 with a monstrous 7-foot-3 wingspan, France’s Rayan Rupert is oozing potential. Rupert could instantly become a standout defender given his height and length. Players with that kind of size are always at a premium given how difficult it has become to defend star wings. There is plenty that Rupert has to work on, but the benefit in drafting him is that he is one of the youngest players in the entire pool. Rupert won’t turn 19 until days before the 2023 NBA Draft. That could be an incentive to take a chance on the Breakers’ wing.
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30. Los Angeles Clippers (from MIL) — Jalen Wilson, F, Kansas
Jalen Wilson was given a chance to star for the defending champion Jayhawks following the departure of several of his former teammates. With Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun leaving for the NBA and David McCormack and Remy Martin graduating, Wilson became the veteran for the defending champion Kansas Jayhawks. The Texas native played well in this role, setting career-highs across the board.
Among the top scorers and rebounders in the Big 12, Wilson has a nose for the ball and is constantly putting pressure on opposing defenses. If his shooting continues to improve (like it already has), Wilson should have no trouble finding an NBA home.
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