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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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 03: Kelee Ringo #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs lines up against Troy Franklin #11 of the Oregon Ducks during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Kick-Off Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 3, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

Kelee Ringo. player. Georgia. Pick Analysis. CB. 23. 60. Scouting Report

I think we’re going to see a lot of cornerbacks taken in the first round because it’s a really good class and Kelly Ringo will go one pick after Cam Smith, a fellow SEC defensive back.

I think Ringo is right there in terms of talent level with Smith and he may end up being a better NFL cornerback, but the Vikings will get him at No. 23 and that’ll fill a need on the defensive side of the ball that’s been plaguing Minnesota for years. It’s been a while since they’ve been able to shut down opposing quarterbacks.

Ringo finished his Georgia career with 76 tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, four picks, and 15 pass breakups in just 29 career games. He was an absolute superstar on one of the nation’s best defenses.

The Vikings could use some interior offensive line help or even a defensive lineman, but Ringo makes the most sense.

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