Ryan McCrystal· Apr 18, 2023
In his most recent mock draft, McCrystal projected specific first-round (and, for teams without first-rounders, Day 2/3) selections for all 32 teams in the 2023 NFL Draft, including Bryce Young at No. 1 to Carolina and Will Anderson at No. 2 to Houston.
“The Panthers are predicted to draft Bryce Young (QB, Alabama) with their 1st round pick (#1 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
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36 checkable claims — 36 mock draft picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 68 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 36 have settled, averaging 60.5 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Who this take is about
- Bryce Young
- Carolina Panthers
- Myles Murphy
- Green Bay Packers
- Brian Branch
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Kelee Ringo
- Minnesota Vikings
- Jordan Addison
- Dallas Cowboys
- Peter Skoronski
- Tennessee Titans
- Nolan Smith
- New York Jets
- Matthew Bergeron
- Miami Dolphins
- Deonte Banks
- Baltimore Ravens
- Dalton Kincaid
- Los Angeles Chargers
- John Michael Schmitz
- Seattle Seahawks
- Gervon Dexter Sr.
- Denver Broncos
- Michael Mayer
- Detroit Lions
- Nick Saldiveri
- San Francisco 49ers
- Bryan Bresee
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Darnell Wright
- Washington Commanders
- Devon Witherspoon
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Lukas Van Ness
- Atlanta Falcons
- Joe Tippmann
- New York Giants
- Dawand Jones
- Kansas City Chiefs
- BJ Ojulari
- Los Angeles Rams
- Joey Porter Jr.
- New England Patriots
- Jalen Carter
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- Houston Texans
- Broderick Jones
- Chicago Bears
- Christian Gonzalez
- Tyree Wilson
- C.J. Stroud
- Indianapolis Colts
- O'Cyrus Torrence
- Paris Johnson Jr.
- Arizona Cardinals
- Darnell Washington
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Israel Abanikanda
- Cleveland Browns
- Trenton Simpson
- New Orleans Saints
- Bijan Robinson
- Buffalo Bills
- Will Anderson Jr.
- Anthony Richardson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
36 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Mock Draft PicksBryce YoungCarolina PanthersApr 18, 2023
Bryce Young to be picked at number 1
“The Panthers are predicted to draft Bryce Young (QB, Alabama) with their 1st round pick (#1 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Bryce Young
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksMyles MurphyGreen Bay PackersApr 18, 2023
Myles Murphy to be picked at number 15
“The Packers are predicted to draft Myles Murphy (EDGE, Clemson) with their 1st round pick (#15 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 57Scored 56.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Myles Murphy
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 56.94
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 28
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 56.94
- predicted pick:
- 15
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksBrian BranchJacksonville JaguarsApr 18, 2023
Brian Branch to be picked at number 24
“The Jaguars are predicted to draft Brian Branch (S, Alabama) with their 1st round pick (#24 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 40Scored 40.26 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Brian Branch
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 40.26
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 45
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 40.26
- predicted pick:
- 24
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksKelee RingoMinnesota VikingsApr 18, 2023
Kelee Ringo to be picked at number 23
“The Vikings are predicted to draft Kelee Ringo (CB, Georgia) with their 1st-round pick (#23 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Miss · 3Scored 2.87 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Kelee Ringo
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 2.87
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 105
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 2.87
- predicted pick:
- 23
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksJordan AddisonDallas CowboysApr 18, 2023
Jordan Addison to be picked at number 26
“The Cowboys are predicted to draft Jordan Addison (WR, USC) with their 1st round pick (#26 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Jordan Addison
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 87.81
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 23
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 87.81
- predicted pick:
- 26
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksPeter SkoronskiTennessee TitansApr 18, 2023
Peter Skoronski to be picked at number 11
“The Titans are predicted to draft Peter Skoronski (OT, Northwestern) with their 1st-round pick (#11 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Peter Skoronski
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 11
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 11
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksNolan SmithNew York JetsApr 18, 2023
Nolan Smith to be picked at number 13
“The Jets are predicted to draft Nolan Smith (EDGE, Georgia) with their 1st round pick (#13 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 48Scored 47.88 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Nolan Smith
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 47.88
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 30
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 47.88
- predicted pick:
- 13
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksMatthew BergeronMiami DolphinsApr 18, 2023
Matthew Bergeron to be picked at number 51
“Mock draft expert Ryan McCrystal predicts the Dolphins could target an offensive lineman like Matthew Bergeron (OL, Syracuse) with their top pick at No. 51 overall in the second round.”
Close · 57Scored 56.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Matthew Bergeron
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 56.94
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 38
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 56.94
- predicted pick:
- 51
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksDeonte BanksBaltimore RavensApr 18, 2023
Deonte Banks to be picked at number 22
“The Ravens are predicted to draft Deonte Banks (CB, Maryland) with their 1st round pick (#22 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Deonte Banks
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 24
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 22
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
Dalton Kincaid to be picked at number 21
“The Chargers are predicted to draft Dalton Kincaid (TE, Utah) with their 1st round pick (#21 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Dalton Kincaid
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 25
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 21
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
John Michael Schmitz to be picked at number 20
“John Michael Schmitz (C, Minnesota) with their No. 20 overall selection in the first round according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Miss · 20Scored 20.13 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- John Michael Schmitz
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 20.13
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 57
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 20.13
- predicted pick:
- 20
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksGervon Dexter Sr.Denver BroncosApr 18, 2023
Gervon Dexter Sr. to be picked at number 67
“Mock draft expert Ryan McCrystal predicts the Broncos could target a defensive lineman like Gervon Dexter (DT, Florida) with their top pick at No. 67 overall in the third round.”
Close · 55Scored 54.53 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Gervon Dexter Sr.
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 54.53
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 53
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 54.53
- predicted pick:
- 67
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksMichael MayerDetroit LionsApr 18, 2023
Michael Mayer to be picked at number 18
“Michael Mayer (TE, Notre Dame) with the No. 18 pick in the first round according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 48Scored 47.88 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Michael Mayer
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 47.88
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 35
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 47.88
- predicted pick:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
Nick Saldiveri to be picked at number 99
“Mock draft expert Ryan McCrystal believes the 49ers could target an offensive lineman like Nick Saldiveri (OT, Old Dominion) with their top pick at No. 99 overall in the third round.”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Nick Saldiveri
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 103
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 99
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksBryan BreseePittsburgh SteelersApr 18, 2023
Bryan Bresee to be picked at number 17
“The Steelers are predicted to draft Bryan Bresee (DL, Clemson) with their 1st-round pick (#17 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 59Scored 59.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Bryan Bresee
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 59.46
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 29
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 59.46
- predicted pick:
- 17
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
Darnell Wright to be picked at number 16
“The Commanders are predicted to draft Darnell Wright (OL, Tennessee) with their 1st round pick (#16 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Darnell Wright
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 77.11
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 10
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 77.11
- predicted pick:
- 16
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
Devon Witherspoon to be picked at number 7
“The Raiders are predicted to draft Devon Witherspoon (CB, Illinois) with their 1st round pick (#7 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Devon Witherspoon
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 5
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 7
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksLukas Van NessAtlanta FalconsApr 18, 2023
Lukas Van Ness to be picked at number 8
“The Falcons are predicted to draft Lukas Van Ness (EDGE, Iowa) with their 1st-round pick (#8 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Lukas Van Ness
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 80.52
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 13
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 80.52
- predicted pick:
- 8
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksJoe TippmannNew York GiantsApr 18, 2023
Joe Tippmann to be picked at number 25
“The Giants are predicted to draft Joe Tippmann (C, Wisconsin) with their 1st round pick (#25 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 46Scored 45.85 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Joe Tippmann
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 45.85
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 43
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 45.85
- predicted pick:
- 25
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksDawand JonesKansas City ChiefsApr 18, 2023
Dawand Jones to be picked at number 31
“The Chiefs are predicted to draft Dawand Jones (OT, Ohio State) with their 1st round pick (#31 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Miss · 3Scored 3.13 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Dawand Jones
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 3.13
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 111
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 3.13
- predicted pick:
- 31
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksBJ OjulariLos Angeles RamsApr 18, 2023
BJ Ojulari to be picked at number 36
“Mock draft expert Ryan McCrystal predicts the Rams could target a pass rusher like BJ Ojulari (EDGE, LSU) with their top pick at No. 36 overall in the second round.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- BJ Ojulari
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 80.52
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 41
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 80.52
- predicted pick:
- 36
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
Joey Porter Jr. to be picked at number 14
“The Patriots are predicted to draft Joey Porter Jr. (CB, Penn State) with their 1st-round pick (#14 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 46Scored 45.85 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Joey Porter Jr.
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 45.85
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 32
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 45.85
- predicted pick:
- 14
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksJalen CarterPhiladelphia EaglesApr 18, 2023
Jalen Carter to be picked at number 10
“The Eagles are predicted to draft Jalen Carter (DT, Georgia) with the No. 10 pick”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Jalen Carter
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 95.76
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 9
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 95.76
- predicted pick:
- 10
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksJaxon Smith-NjigbaHouston TexansApr 18, 2023
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to be picked at number 12
“Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, Ohio State) with the No. 12 overall pick in the first round according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 71Scored 70.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 70.71
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 20
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 70.71
- predicted pick:
- 12
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksBroderick JonesChicago BearsApr 18, 2023
Broderick Jones to be picked at number 9
“The Bears are predicted to draft Broderick Jones (OT, Georgia) with their 1st round pick (#9 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Broderick Jones
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 80.52
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 14
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 80.52
- predicted pick:
- 9
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksChristian GonzalezDetroit LionsApr 18, 2023
Christian Gonzalez to be picked at number 6
“The Lions are predicted to draft Christian Gonzalez (CB, Oregon) with the No. 6 pick”
Close · 62Scored 62.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Christian Gonzalez
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 62.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 17
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 62.09
- predicted pick:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksTyree WilsonSeattle SeahawksApr 18, 2023
Tyree Wilson to be picked at number 5
“The Seahawks are predicted to draft Tyree Wilson (EDGE, Texas Tech) with their No. 5 overall pick”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Tyree Wilson
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 7
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 5
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksC.J. StroudIndianapolis ColtsApr 18, 2023
C.J. Stroud to be picked at number 4
“The Colts are predicted to draft C.J. Stroud (QB, Ohio State) with their 1st round pick (#4 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- C.J. Stroud
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 2
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
O'Cyrus Torrence to be picked at number 30
“O’Cyrus Torrence (OG, Florida) with the No. 30 pick according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Miss · 28Scored 28.47 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- O'Cyrus Torrence
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 28.47
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 59
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 28.47
- predicted pick:
- 30
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
Paris Johnson Jr. to be picked at number 3
“The Cardinals are predicted to draft Paris Johnson Jr. (OT, Ohio State) with their 1st-round pick (#3 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Paris Johnson Jr.
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 87.81
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 6
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 87.81
- predicted pick:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
Darnell Washington to be picked at number 28
“The Bengals are predicted to draft Darnell Washington (TE, Georgia) with their 1st round pick (#28 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Miss · 6Scored 5.99 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Darnell Washington
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 5.99
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 93
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 5.99
- predicted pick:
- 28
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
Israel Abanikanda to be picked at number 74
“Mock draft expert Ryan McCrystal predicts the Browns could target a running back like Israel Abanikanda (RB, Pitt) with their top pick at No. 74 overall in the third round.”
Miss · 5Scored 5.03 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Israel Abanikanda
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 5.03
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 143
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 5.03
- predicted pick:
- 74
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
Trenton Simpson to be picked at number 29
“The Sants are predicted to draft Trenton Simpson (LB, Clemson) with their 1st-round pick (#29 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Miss · 8Scored 8.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Trenton Simpson
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 8.46
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 86
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 8.46
- predicted pick:
- 29
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksBijan RobinsonBuffalo BillsApr 18, 2023
Bijan Robinson to be picked at number 27
“The Bills are predicted to draft Bijan Robinson (RB, Texas) with their 1st round pick (#27 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 44Scored 43.91 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Bijan Robinson
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 43.91
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 8
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 43.91
- predicted pick:
- 27
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
- Mock Draft PicksWill Anderson Jr.Houston TexansApr 18, 2023
Will Anderson Jr. to be picked at number 2
“The Texans are predicted to draft Will Anderson (EDGE, Alabama) with the No. 2 overall pick ... according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Will Anderson Jr.
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 95.76
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 3
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 95.76
- predicted pick:
- 2
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
Anthony Richardson to be picked at number 19
“The Buccaneers are predicted to draft Anthony Richardson (QB, Florida) with their 1st round pick (#19 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.”
Close · 52Scored 52.21 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90.44 against a shuffle’s 50+40.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2023
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 40.44
- player:
- Anthony Richardson
- season:
- 2023
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 52.21
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 4
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 52.21
- predicted pick:
- 19
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 90.44
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