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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ATHENS, GA – APRIL 16: Jalen Carter #88 before the Georgia Bulldogs Spring game at Sanford Stadium on April 16, 2022 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images) /

DL. Georgia. Jalen Carter. 32. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 3. player

We’re going to see a lot of defensive linemen and edge rushers taken in the first 5-6 picks, in my opinion, as Jalen Carter will be the first interior lineman taken at No. 3 overall by the Cardinals.

The two-time national champion was an integral piece of the defensive line over the past two seasons and he was just a difference-maker on the interior because of his size and strength.

Carter broke out in 2021 with 37 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks and then he turned around and had 32 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and three sacks in 2022 to go along with three pass breakups and two forced fumbles. He was an absolute stat-sheet stuffer.

Arizona could go for an edge rusher in this spot or a cornerback but the latter would be a reach and I think Tyree Wilson stays on the board for a little longer.

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