13 First Rounders Still Available in the Second Round

Last night, 31 NFL prospects heard their names called in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

I put first-round pre-draft grades on 19 (61%) of those who heard their names called and I had second-round grades on 7 more whom were selected, which brings my overall score up to 84% (26/31) in line with actual league grading (see value board below).

Now it’s time for Day 2 of the NFL Draft, which starts at 7 p.m. EST. This will take us through the second and third rounds.

13 gems remain for the taking.

These are 13 prospects I gave pre-draft first-round grades to are still on the board (ranked in this order on First Round Mock’s First Round Value Board).

All 13 of these players consistently showed dominant, elite, difference-making traits on game film.

1. A.T. Perry, Wide Receiver, 6-foot-5, 205 pounds

Scouting Report

True No. 1 dominant alpha-male receiver who gives off CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Al Toon, Keyshawn Johnson, and Dez Bryant vibes.

2. Cody Mauch, LT, 6-foot-6, 303 pounds

Scouting Report

Best and fastest footwork of any tackle in the draft.

Are you listening Jets?

3. O’Cyrus Torrence, RG, 6-foot-5, 347 pounds

Scouting Report

Easily will become one of the best guards in the NFL.

Are you listening Jets?

4. Josh Downs, WR, 5-foot-10, 175 pounds

Scouting Report

In the same conversation as first round receivers, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jordan Addison.

5. Tuli Tuipulotu, EDGE, 6-foot-4, 290 pounds

Scouting Report

A constant source of pocket disruption who led college football last season with 13.5 sacks.

6. Michael Mayer, TE, 6-foot-4, 265 pounds

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Runs routes like a seasoned All-Pro.

7. Luke Musgrave, TE, 6-foot-6, 250 pounds

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One of the best route running tight-ends I’ve ever seen in college.

8. Malik Cunningham, QB, 6-foot-1, 190 pounds

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Had a higher QBR, completion percentage and yards-per-completion percentage than the highest paid QB in the NFL, Lamar Jackson, while they were playing at Louisville.

9. Hendon Hooker, QB, 6-foot-4, 218 pounds

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Dramatically better quarterback than Anthony Richardson.

10. Keion White, EDGE, 6-foot-5, 286 pounds

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White will prove to have a better NFL career than Will Anderson Jr.

11. Drew Sanders, LB, 6-foot-5, 232 pounds

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Tremendous defensive value who can play inside on first and second downs and double as an elite pass rusher on third downs.

12. Darnell Washington, TE, 6-foot-7, 270 pounds

Scouting Report

D.K.Metcalf in a tight-end’s body.

13. Matthew Bergeron, LT, 6-foot-5, 322 pounds

Scouting Report

Built to handle today’s NFL speed rushers.

Are you listening Jets?

Daniel Kelly is a former NFL Scout with the New York Jets. He was hired on the regime which featured Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, Scott Pioli, Mike Tannenbaum, and Dick Haley. He currently writes for Sports Illustrated New York Jets and he is the Editor-in-Chief for First Round Mock. For more information about him visit his website at whateverittakesbook.com. He can be followed on Twitter @firstroundmock.