Archer’s Final 2023 Colt Mock Draft

[Archer]

1-4) Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida.  I just like his athleticism and personality a lot more than Levis, not that Levis doesn’t have his positive traits too.

 

2-48) Steve Avila, OG, TCU.  Traded #35 to Detroit for #48 and #81.  Could be asked to drop 15 lbs. for our RG spot.

 

3-79) Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina.  Doesn’t have the hops of Brents, but 33 3/8 inch arms and a 4.36 forty are nothing to sneeze at.

 

3-81) YaYa Diaby, EDGE, Louisville.  I don’t know why so many are seeing him as a 5th rounder.  Ran a 4.51 forty at 6’3 and 263lbs, with 33 7/8 inch arms.  Also, had like 9 1/2 sacks this year too.

 

4-106) Quan Martin, S, Illinois.  No huge need at Safety, but something’s been off with Blackmon, and I’d like more quality young depth.

 

5-138) John Ojukwu, OT, Boise St.  The 5th round is where my crazy picks come.  Five of the last six Boise St. LTs made the NFL, and their coaches rave about his work ethic and character.  Plus, he had a similar workout to Old Dominion’s 4th round prospect Nick Saldiveri, but has longer arms.

 

5-162) Starling Thomas V, CB, UAB.  Slot guy.  Some like him for the 5th, most have him in the 7th.

 

5-176) Demario Douglas, WR, Liberty.  Another one that a few have elevated, but not many.  Rose at the EWS.  Ran a 4.44 at the Combine, had a 39.5” vert, and a 11’2” broad jump.  5’8, 179 lbs, so we’re talkin’ slot.

 

7-221) Jake Witt, OT, N. Michigan.  A great pro day put this fantastic athlete on the NFL radar.

 

7-236) Jeremiah Martin, DL, Washington.  Small 3T for us, but very athletic.

 

[Hoose]

I like the second round trade. It would be a smart move for the Colts and getting both Avila and Rush would be outstanding. I like going CB in the second and G in the third, but it’s hard to complain about your picks. Diaby can most likely be had later, but he’s intriguing. Nice job. 

[funktacious2]

I really like the first four picks and don’t have much issues with the sound of the other guys either. This kind of proves the thought that even with trading back we can’t fix everything. Because my only concerns is if we have enough weapons for Richardson. But I do think protecting him and helping Taylor with a new OG still helps our offense a lot. We also could use depth a LBer imo. 

[colts52761]

Nice mock!