[Rain Man]

I present to you my 2023 draft.

1 – 31. CB Joey Porter (Steelers). I need to add some cornerback strength, and even though it’s not my most pressing need, Porter seems like good value here. He’ll turn my declining CB situation back into a strength.

Also considered: DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah, QB Will Levis, trade down for DT Keeanu Benton

2-63. DT Zacch Pickens (Bears). I’m desperate for defensive tackles and he falls perfectly to my spot in the draft.

Also considered: Didn’t strongly consider anyone else. Kicked the tires on QB Hendon Hooker and DT Byron Young.

3-95 – DT Adetomiwa Adebawore (Colts) Again, DT is a major need for us, and he’s an athlete, even if a bit undersized. There are several viable DT prospects, but we think he’s the best bet. Strongly considered Wooden here for the LB need, too.

Also considered: LB Colby Wooden, DT Siaki Ika, DT Brodric Martin, QB Jake Haener

3-100. Traded for WR Kardarius Toney.

4-134. QB Aidan O’Connell (Raiders). I really wanted to draft Mike Morris here, but I have no depth at QB and figured I should draft a developmental guy with potential.

Also considered: DE Mike Morris, LB Noah Sewell

5-166. ILB Henry To’oTo’o (Texans). Lots of choices here, but To’oTo’o seemed like the top talent and he fills a need. This was an easy choice despite liking a number of other options. I pondered trading down to add more picks in this range because I like a bunch of guys here.

Also considered: LB Owen Pappoe, S JL Skinner, DT Keondre Coburn, WR AT Perry, WR Xavier Hutchinson, WR Andrei Iosivas, DT Dante Stills, RB Zach Evans

6-209. Traded for Kadarius Toney.

6-217. (Comp) TE Zack Kuntz (Jets). I’m taking a flyer here. I don’t mind having more TE depth, and people were talking him up. I strongly considered McIntosh here.

Also considered: RB DeWayne McBride, DT Nesta Jade Silvera, RB Kenny McIntosh.

7-249. DT Moro Ojomo (Eagles). I’ll continue my emphasis on filling DT roster spots here.

Also considered: None, really. Ojomo filled my needs better than anyone else remaining in the last nine picks. I took a look at Ronnie Bell and Nic Jones.

7-250. (Comp). LB Ivan Pace (undrafted, signed as FA by Vikings). I continue to like Pace even though he dropped completely out of the draft for some reason. I’ll sign him and give him a chance to compete.

Also considered: DT PJ Mustipher, DT Jacob Slade, S Brandon Joseph