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ROUND 2 32. PITTSBURGH STEELERS Joey Porter Jr-CB-Penn St 6'3"/193/4.46 NFL Comp:  Carlton Davis/Josh Norman PFF Grade: 81.2 The native son comes home as the Steeler get the son of former Steeler Joey Porter. The younger Porter has ideal size for a perimeter corner. He is not as athletic as Gonzalez but is more physical and has just as much upside. Porter would also have the perfect mentor in recently signed former All Pro Patrick Peterson 33. ARIZONA CARDINALS Brian Branch-SS/Slot DB-Alabama 6'0"/190 NFL Comp:  Minkah Fitzpatrick/Jimmie Ward PFF Grade : 89.5 Branch may be the most complete football player in the entire draft regardless of position. He plays a smart and physical brand of football. Due to the positional value safety not being as high as corner, Branch fell out of the first round. This pick makes unhappy Budda Baker easy to trade.   34. DETROIT LIONS Cam Smith-CB-South Carolina 6'1"/180/4.43 NFL Comp:  Darius Butler/Kelly Jennings PFF G

  2023 MOCK DRAFT Round 1 1. CAROLINA PANTHERS Bryce Young-QB-Alabama 5’10”/204 NFL Comparison:  Russell Wilson/Doug Flutie  Stats: 2-year Average : 4100 passing yards 43 total touchdowns 6 Interceptions 65.7 completion percentage 165.4 QB Rating The Panthers traded up in order to take a franchise QB. Young is the heavy favorite to be the target for them. Young is both an electric playmaker and excellent pocket passer. He also plays with a maturity and has a very high football IQ. He somehow exceeded the massive expectations playing at Alabama by winning the Heisman and the National Title in his sophomore season in 2021. The Panthers will need to put the right offense around him to maximize his unique skill set. The question marks will always be in regards to his height and frame. The game has changed and Young will be given the chance to silence the critics. Young’s combination of passing, playmaking, football IQ and experience make this a good pick here.   2. HOUSTON TEXAN