# Ryan McCrystal: In their most recent mock draft, McCrystal projected specific first-round (and, for teams without first-rounders, Day 2/3) selections for all 32 teams in the 2023 NFL Draft, including Bryce Young at No. 1 to Carolina and Will Anderson at No. 2 to Houston. **Claimed:** Apr 18, 2023 **Pundit:** Ryan McCrystal — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ryan-mccrystal **Outlet:** Sharp Football Analysis — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sharp-football-analysis **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/analysis/nfl-team-draft-needs-predictions-every-team/ 36 checkable claims — 36 mock draft picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 68 players and teams, each linked to their own record. All 36 have settled, averaging 60.5 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls. > The Panthers are predicted to draft Bryce Young (QB, Alabama) with their 1st round pick (#1 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Bryce Young to be picked at number 1** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Myles Murphy to be picked at number 15** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Myles Murphy, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 56.94 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Brian Branch to be picked at number 24** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Brian Branch, Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: scored 40.26 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Kelee Ringo to be picked at number 23** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kelee Ringo, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: scored 2.87 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Jordan Addison to be picked at number 26** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jordan Addison, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: scored 87.81 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Peter Skoronski to be picked at number 11** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Peter Skoronski, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Nolan Smith to be picked at number 13** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Nolan Smith, New York Jets - Verdict: scored 47.88 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Matthew Bergeron to be picked at number 51** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Matthew Bergeron, Miami Dolphins - Verdict: scored 56.94 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Deonte Banks to be picked at number 22** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Deonte Banks, Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: scored 91.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Dalton Kincaid to be picked at number 21** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Dalton Kincaid, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **John Michael Schmitz to be picked at number 20** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: John Michael Schmitz, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: scored 20.13 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Gervon Dexter Sr. to be picked at number 67** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Gervon Dexter Sr., Denver Broncos - Verdict: scored 54.53 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Michael Mayer to be picked at number 18** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Michael Mayer, Detroit Lions - Verdict: scored 47.88 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Nick Saldiveri to be picked at number 99** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Nick Saldiveri, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Bryan Bresee to be picked at number 17** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Bryan Bresee, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: scored 59.46 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Darnell Wright to be picked at number 16** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Darnell Wright, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 77.11 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Devon Witherspoon to be picked at number 7** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Devon Witherspoon, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: scored 91.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Lukas Van Ness to be picked at number 8** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Lukas Van Ness, Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: scored 80.52 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Joe Tippmann to be picked at number 25** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Joe Tippmann, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 45.85 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Dawand Jones to be picked at number 31** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Dawand Jones, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 3.13 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **BJ Ojulari to be picked at number 36** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: BJ Ojulari, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 80.52 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Joey Porter Jr. to be picked at number 14** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Joey Porter Jr., New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 45.85 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Jalen Carter to be picked at number 10** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 95.76 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Jaxon Smith-Njigba to be picked at number 12** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Houston Texans - Verdict: scored 70.71 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Broderick Jones to be picked at number 9** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Broderick Jones, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 80.52 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Christian Gonzalez to be picked at number 6** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Christian Gonzalez, Detroit Lions - Verdict: scored 62.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Tyree Wilson to be picked at number 5** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Tyree Wilson, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: scored 91.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **C.J. Stroud to be picked at number 4** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: C.J. Stroud, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: scored 91.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **O'Cyrus Torrence to be picked at number 30** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: O'Cyrus Torrence, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 28.47 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Paris Johnson Jr. to be picked at number 3** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Paris Johnson Jr., Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: scored 87.81 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Darnell Washington to be picked at number 28** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Darnell Washington, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: scored 5.99 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Israel Abanikanda to be picked at number 74** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Israel Abanikanda, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: scored 5.03 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Trenton Simpson to be picked at number 29** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Trenton Simpson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 8.46 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Bijan Robinson to be picked at number 27** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Bijan Robinson, Buffalo Bills - Verdict: scored 43.91 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Will Anderson Jr. to be picked at number 2** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans - Verdict: scored 95.76 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Anthony Richardson to be picked at number 19** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Anthony Richardson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Verdict: scored 52.21 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess ## Who this take is about - Bryce Young — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bryce-young - Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers - Myles Murphy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/myles-murphy - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers - Brian Branch — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brian-branch - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Kelee Ringo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kelee-ringo - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Jordan Addison — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-addison - Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys - Peter Skoronski — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/peter-skoronski - Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/titans - Nolan Smith — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nolan-smith - New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets - Matthew Bergeron — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/matthew-bergeron - Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/dolphins - Deonte Banks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/deonte-banks - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens - Dalton Kincaid — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dalton-kincaid - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers - John Michael Schmitz — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/john-michael-schmitz - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Gervon Dexter Sr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/gervon-dexter-sr - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Michael Mayer — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-mayer - Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions - Nick Saldiveri — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nick-saldiveri - San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers - Bryan Bresee — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bryan-bresee - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers - Darnell Wright — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/darnell-wright - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders - Devon Witherspoon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devon-witherspoon - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Lukas Van Ness — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/lukas-van-ness - Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons - Joe Tippmann — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joe-tippmann - New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants - Dawand Jones — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dawand-jones - Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs - BJ Ojulari — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bj-ojulari - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Joey Porter Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joey-porter-jr - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Jalen Carter — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-carter - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles - Jaxon Smith-Njigba — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba - Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans - Broderick Jones — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/broderick-jones - Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears - Christian Gonzalez — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christian-gonzalez - Tyree Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyree-wilson - C.J. Stroud — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/c-j-stroud - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/colts - O'Cyrus Torrence — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/o-cyrus-torrence - Paris Johnson Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/paris-johnson-jr - Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals - Darnell Washington — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/darnell-washington - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals - Israel Abanikanda — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/israel-abanikanda - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns - Trenton Simpson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trenton-simpson - New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints - Bijan Robinson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bijan-robinson - Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills - Will Anderson Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-anderson-jr - Anthony Richardson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/anthony-richardson - Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers ## What others said about the same people - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - Chris Clark on Nikko Remigio: Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; they also say the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/99521265-d5c0-4db1-b2a0-fe77908ea0b3 (scored 0) - Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (scored 0) - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Sam Monson on New York Giants: Monson picked every Week 10 game, taking the Giants, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Colts, Texans, Bills, Chiefs, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams, Cowboys, Bengals and Ravens, and also suggested the Chargers' only likely wins the rest of the way come against the Jets and Dolphins. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f4cb7a1e-1380-4f08-b39b-1432b97db846 (scored 0) ## More mock draft picks The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Chris Simms on Malachi Corley: Simms named the Bears the NFL's best overall offense and best rushing offense, the Bengals the best passing offense, Seattle the best total defense, Minnesota the best pass defense and Tampa Bay the best run defense; they also called Tristan Wirfs the league's best offensive lineman, projected Miami's Malachi Toney as a top-15 pick, and predicted a 30-14 Jaguars win in Baltimore. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c0fd4647-2de8-4a5f-bac2-950fed303ee9 (scored 11.46) - Todd McShay on Keelon Russell: While breaking down LSU's offense, McShay called receiver Jackson Harris a top-50 NFL draft prospect, and later said LSU's Sam Levitt and Alabama's Keelan Russell are potential top-10 picks in a future draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/15d40546-2ab9-4ab8-b5bd-ed0ef7f26ae5 (scored 0) - Philip Hughes on Kyle Kennard: Evaluating edge rusher Kyle Kennard ahead of the draft, the account projected them as a Day 2 selection. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/605a686a-b5f1-4611-82b4-961abf8de93e (scored 33.86) - Charlie Campbell on Xavier Williams: Campbell's draft stock report projects Indiana WR Charlie Becker as a top-10 pick in 2027, Mississippi State CB Kelley Jones as a first-rounder, Tennessee DT Xavier Gilliam as a top-15 pick, and Texas OT Trevor Goosby as a top-10 pick, while suggesting Arch Manning could still be a first-rounder if they declare. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2dd4bf46-e5eb-4dff-8500-95d9fdbd2986 (scored 0) - Walt on Garrett Nussmeier: In a running series of coach/GM hiring and firing grades, Walt projects Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick of the Raiders in the 2026 draft and has LSU's Garrett Nussmeier going No. 2 overall in their 2026 mock draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/29bb2d31-fbe3-40db-b378-be5ba5d990b0 (scored 0) - Charlie Campbell on Xavier Williams: Reviewing Week 7 college games, Campbell projects a slate of draft outcomes: Tennessee's Xavier Gilliam as a top-15 pick in 2026, Alabama's Bray Hubbard as a Day 2 pick and Yhonzae Pierre as a potential first-rounder, Jeremiah Smith as one of the very first players drafted, Charlie Becker as a top-10 pick in the 2027 draft, Colin Simmons and Trevor Goosby as top-10 picks, and Jadan Baugh as a first-round pick. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d2c00414-086d-4a40-bb69-7584be496742 (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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