NFL Mock Draft 2023: Post Super Bowl LVII edition

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 31: Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl against the Kansas State Wildcats at Caesars Superdome on December 31, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

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Sep 10, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Drew Sanders (42) pursues South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) during the second half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 44-30. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 21. player. 13. LB. Arkansas. Drew Sanders

This might open some eyes, but I think Drew Sanders is probably the best linebacker — with the ability to rush the edge — in this class. A lot of people believe that’s Clemson’s Trenton Simpson, but I’m slightly higher on Sanders, at the moment, but that could all change with combine results and pro days.

Sanders may get drafted as a linebacker, but he could line up on the edge in blitz packages and get after the quarterback. He’s explosive in those situations.

Sanders started his career at Alabama before transferring to Arkansas and excelling as a junior, accounting for 103 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, an interception, and five pass breakups to go along with three forced fumbles.

The Chargers need a linebacker, so why not go out and get the best one who happens to have great pass-rushing abilities?

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