NFL Mock Draft 2023: Panthers take Anthony Richardson with newly acquired No. 1 pick from trade with Bears

Reich coached the large and deceptively athletic Andrew Luck in Indianapolis and has assembled a star-studded cast of veteran assistant coaches, all of which creates a cushy landing spot for Richardson.

The Texans upgrade the quarterback position in a big way with Young, who has all the improvisational brilliance to succeed in today’s NFL.

The Cardinals opt for Wilson’s length and overall size over Will Anderson Jr. here at No. 3 overall. Wilson’s a darn-good rusher too.

Ideal scenario for the Colts. They don’t have to trade up and can still land the highly polished Stroud at No. 4.

The Seahawks can’t pass on Carter here, even with the off-field concerns. They have a dire need at defensive tackle.

Here’s how I’d link Levis to the Lions: Detroit’s GM Brad Holmes was with the Rams organization forever — dating back to the St. Louis days — before taking the job in the Motor City. Guess who he spent three years with in Los Angeles? Liam Coen. Who’s Liam Coen? Levis’ former offensive coordinator at Kentucky. [Michael Scott voice]: Boom. Roasted.

Does this fill the most immediate need on the Raiders roster? Absolutely not — hello, Maxx Crosby — but Anderson is too talented and was too productive in college for Las Vegas to pass on him here.

The Ravens move Jackson and start building around Tannehill, their bridge guy, in 2023. Johnston is a big, long, physical, YAC specialist with serious vertical ability. In the Lamar Jackson trade, the Ravens get this selection, 2024 first-round and second-round picks from Atlanta along with 2025 second-round and fourth-round picks.

The Bears aren’t playing around — they’re loading up on weapons for Fields entering Year 3, and rightfully so. After what will likely be a sub 4.40 40-yard dash at his pro Day, Smith-Njigba going top 10 won’t be considered crazy.

Van Ness is a long, very athletic rusher who’ll formulate an awesome duo with Josh Sweat in Philadelphia for years.

Jones is super strong and athletic with his best football in front of him. After his combine workout, he probably solidified himself as OT1 in this class.

After going blocker in Round 1 last year, the Texans do it again after selecting Young at No. 2 overall. Prudent selection.

Johnson is a super-long, athletic blocker who feels very NFL ready at the left or right tackle spot.

Branch will get the thumbs up from Nick Saban to Bill Belichick, as the star defensive back was everywhere at Alabama during his illustrious career with the Crimson Tide.

Kincaid is the most gifted pure receiving tight end in this class, and he’ll be an immediate favorite target for Jordan Love.

The Commanders jump at this opportunity to get a star outside cornerback onto this roster.

Kancey is the Javon Hargrave replacement the Steelers have missed for the past few seasons.

Another tall, highly talented cornerback to the Lions, a team that has so many fun young pieces.

With this selection, the Buccaneers can flip Tristan Wirfs to left tackle and stay very good at the right tackle spot with the strong and advanced Wright.

No team likes throwing a wrench in mock drafts quite like the Seahawks, and they add the YAC-brilliant LaPorta to provide more weaponry for Geno Smith.

Flowers didn’t run in the 4.30s at the combine, but he still feels like a first-round pick. The Chargers add more weaponry for Justin Herbert.

Witherspoon fits what the Ravens want out of their cornerbacks. He’s ultra-feisty with polished man-coverage skills.

Porter has offensive tackle arm length and plus man coverage ability. The Vikings again go to the secondary well early in the draft.

This pick is to better protect Trevor Lawrence and to fill in the spot likely vacated by impending free agent Jawaan Taylor.

Torrence is an NFL-ready guard the Giants can plug in immediately. He’ll improve the run and pass game for the G-Men.

The Cowboys could be extremely multiple with Sanders on the defense next to Micah Parsons. Sanders is a long, athletic off-ball/edge hybrid.

The Bills opt with Rice over Jordan Addison because of size and explosiveness. Rice can win on the perimeter and after the catch. Plus he stars in combat-catch situations.

This selection comes after the Bengals move Joe Mixon this offseason. Wouldn’t be totally crazy. More firepower in Joe Burrow’s offense.

Shades of the 2021 NFL Draft, when Travis Etienne and Najee Harris went back-to-back late in the first round. Gibbs has Kamara-like explosiveness and receiving capabilities.

The Eagles love building the trenches early in the draft and high-caliber athletes. Adebawore and Milton Williams on the same defensive line would represent loads of athleticism.

The Chiefs jump at the opportunity to add Addison to their offense, even after a disappointing combine.