2023 NFL Draft: Favorite Day 3 pick from each team

Chicago Bears crush Day 3 of the draft

Day 3 Draft Class:
R4 (115): Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas
R4 (133): Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati
R5 (148): Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
R5 (165): Terrell Smith, CB, Minnesota
R7 (218): Travis Bell, DT, Kennesaw St.
R7 (258): Kendall Williamson, S, Stanford

Favorite Pick: Tyler Scott

The Bears came out firing on Saturday as I thought they got great value with all of their first four picks. Picking a favorite was tough, but I have to go with my guy Tyler Scott.

Scott had a 2nd-3rd grade on my board. Despite his small stature, all he did was produce big plays at Cincinnati. He’s never going to be a WR1, but there’s a Tyler Lockett style to his game and I think he’ll become one of Justin Fields’ favorite targets.

Detroit Lions have a quiet Day 3 after an exciting first two days

Day 3 Draft Class:
R5 (152): Colby Sorsdal, OL, William & Mary
R7 (219): Antoine Green, WR, North Carolina

Favorite Pick: Colby Sorsdal

Argue the position value and order in which they took them, but the Lions loaded up on good players the first two days, but were left with just two picks on Saturday.

It might take a year or two, but the Lions might be onto something here with Sorsdal. He has an interesting blend of size and athleticism to go along with a mean streak. Maybe he’ll never be a starter, but he could turn into a valuable swing tackle down the line.

Green Bay Packers load up on weapons for Love

Day 3 Draft Class:
R4 (116): Colby Wooden, DL, Auburn
R5 (149): Sean Clifford, QB, Penn St.
R5 (159): Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Virginia
R6 (179): Karl Brooks, DL, Bowling Green
R6 (207): Anders Carlson, K, Auburn
R7 (232): Carrington Valentine, CB, Kentucky
R7 (235): Lew Nichols, RB, Central Michigan
R7 (242): Anthony Johnson Jr., S, Iowa St.
R7 (256): Grant DuBose, WR, Charlotte

Favorite Pick: Grant DuBose

Add Karl Brooks as an honorable mention here, but I’m rolling with DuBose. This draft lacked size at the receiver position, but DuBose has plenty of it at 6’2 and 200 lbs.

He’s not the fastest guy, but he runs solid routes for a guy his size and possesses fantastic body control and natural hands. He’s also very physical after the catch and has special teams experience. I like DuBose’s chance of making the Packers roster and cracking the rotation.

Minnesota Vikings spend Day 3 in Baton Rouge

Day 3 Draft Class:
R4 (134): Jay Ward, S, LSU
R5 (141): Jaquelin Roy, DT, LSU
R5 (164): Jaren Hall, QB, BYU
R7 (222): DeWayne McBride, RB, UAB

Favorite Pick: DeWayne McBride

I figured McBride could slide a bit due to his lack of production in the passing game (more career fumbles than receptions), but I thought his pure rushing abilities would get him selected higher.

McBride has incredible balance and pairs outstanding vision with patience between the tackles. His running style reminded me of Devontae Booker coming out of college, but he has a ways to go in the passing game.