NEWSLETTER
The Bleacher Nation NFL 2023 Mock Draft will be a running mock draft that spans between now and round one of the NFL Draft. Each of the 31 picks (Miami forfeited their first-round pick due to tampering) will get a dedicated post. Here’s how it’ll work:
The Titans are on the clock in the Bleacher Nation NFL Mock Draft …
The Pick Is In
T Paris Johnson Jr. — Ohio State
The Fit
The Titans need help on the offensive line, and (former Ohio State player and coach) Mike Vrabel selects Paris Johnson Jr. to fill the need at No. 11.
The Titans are among teams that may trade up to No. 3 with the Cardinals, but this exercise has no trades, so the Titans land the Ohio State tackle.
Scouting Report
Paris Johnson Jr. is the best offensive tackle in the draft on most big boards, including Dane Brugler’s at The Athletic. Brugler calls Johnson “quick out his stance with the movement skills to mirror pass rushers around the arc or show off his pulling range in the run game.”
Brugler also notes that Johnson must replace his bad hits with more trust in his technique at the next level.
Johnson blocks with light feet and great movement skills. He’s quick with great lateral quickness abd can match speed with edge rushers and has great length. He pairs his length and quickness with great anticipation and flexibility.
Final Thoughts: If the Titans stay put at No. 11, and offensive lineman seems like a no-brainer for Tennessee. The Titans land a good one here.
Bleacher Nation’s 2023 NFL Mock Draft
- Carolina Panthers (via CHI) — QB C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
- Houston Texans — QB Bryce Young, Alabama
- Arizona Cardinals — EDGE Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
- Indianapolis Colts — QB Anthony Richardson, Florida
- Seattle Seahawks (via DEN) — DT Jalen Carter, Georgia
- Detroit Lions (via LAR) — EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech
- Las Vegas Raiders — QB Will Levis, Kentucky
- Atlanta Falcons — EDGE Myles Murphy, Clemson
- Chicago Bears (via CAR) — CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
- Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) — DT Calijah Kancey, Pitt
- Tennessee Titans — Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State
- Houston Texans (via CLE)
- New York Jets
- New England Patriots
- Green Bay Packers
- Washington Commanders
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Detroit Lions
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Seattle Seahawks
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Baltimore Ravens
- Minnesota Vikings
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- New York Giants
- Dallas Cowboys
- Buffalo Bills
- Cincinnati Bengals
- New Orleans Saints (via SF)
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Kansas City Chiefs
