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Vendetta Sports Media 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Madden Results

Jackson Law / NFL, NFL Draft / May 23, 2023

Vendetta Sports Media 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Madden Results

Better late than never right? Before the actual 2023 NFL Draft, some of the writers here at Vendetta got together and held their own mock draft. Each writer controlled their own team and some trades even went down. Then yours truly steps in, puts the rookies on the teams our writers drafted for and run a Madden simulation. I would’ve liked to have had this done before the actual draft, but it is what it is. No sense in beating around the bush anymore, let’s get to the Madden results.

1. Carolina Panthers (Matt Hanifan) – Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

Stats: 4,688 Yards, 36 TDs, 18 INTs, 65% COMP, 98.5 Rating

Solid start for Young. Carolina has a lot of holes to fill, especially at the receiver position. Young could cut back on the interceptions, but that could improve over time.

Bryce Young 2023 NFL Draft Profile

2. Houston Texans (Jack Sabin) – CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State

Stats: 4,649 Yards, 30 TDs, 19 INTs, 65% COMP, 95.2 Rating

Very similar to Young’s stats. Both are in similar positions of rebuilding teams. Solid nonetheless.

CJ Stroud 2023 NFL Draft Profile

3. Indianapolis Colts (Julian Casciano) – Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida

Stats: 4,533 Yards, 35 TDs, 8 INTs, 73% COMP, 117.3 Rating

Wow. ROTY honors and a playoff appearance for Richardson. Rushing numbers weren’t anything to write down really, but with passing like this who needs to run?

Anthony Richardson 2023 NFL Draft Profile

4. Arizona Cardinals (Trey Daubert) – Will Anderson Jr, EDGE, Alabama

Stats: 71 TAK, 15 TFL, 9.5 Sacks

What an absolute stud of the edge. Anderson is a freak athlete who can fit in with literally any team in the NFL. Can’t wait to see how his career develops. (NFC DROY)

Will Anderson Jr. 2023 NFL Draft Profile

5. Seattle Seahawks (Garrett Burroughs) Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia

Stats: 64 TAK, 19 TFL, 4.5 Sacks

Carter was an absolute run-stuffer as a rookie. What more could you ask from the guy? Carter also showed a good ability to get after the QB.

Jalen Carter 2023 NFL Draft Profile

6. Detriot Lions (Darrell Staley) – Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech

Stats: 60 TAK, 19 TFL, 3.5 Sacks

Another run-stopper. Wilson can also get after the QB. Pretty good picks so far, let’s see who the first will be to pick a bust.

Tyree Wilson 2023 NFL Draft Profile

7. Las Vegas Raiders (Chickster) Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon

Stats: 97 TAK, 4 TFL, 3 INT, 4 DEFL

What an animal. Gonzalez was all over the place in his rookie season. Not much else to say. (AFC DROY)

8. Atlanta Falcons (Kam Moos) Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia

Stats: 41 TAK, 10 TFL, 2.5 Sacks

The numbers aren’t eye-popping, but Smith is a solid player. Maybe higher than what he should’ve gone, but a player Atlanta couldn’t go wrong with.

Nolan Smith 2023 NFL Draft Profile

9. Chicago Bears (Matt) Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern

Stats: 10 Sacks allowed

Not a great rookie showing by Skoronski. The Bears O-Line was just bad in general and with Skoronski giving up the third most sacks on the team (RIP Justin Fields).

10. Philadelphia Eagles (Chad Bauman) Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas

Stats: 161 Carries, 748 Yards, 8 TD, 20 REC, 225 Yards, 2 TD

Because of Philadelphia’s recent trade for D’Andre Swift, Robinson had to split carries. Robinson still led the team in rushing yards and attempts and was solid overall. I’d say this was pretty high to draft Robinson in the first place, but he went even higher in real life.

Bijan Robinson 2023 NFL Draft Profile

11. Tennessee Titans (Julian) Paris Johnson Jr, OT, Ohio State

Stats: 10 Sacks allowed

The first two OTs of our 2023 NFL Mock Draft have underperformed. Johnson gave up the second-most sacks on the team, but only by one.

12. Houston Texas (Sabin) Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson

Stats: 60 TAK, 10 TFL, 2 Sacks

The edge rushers in this draft so far have been amazing. Murphy continues that streak here with Houston.

Myles Murphy 2023 NFL Draft Profile

13. New York Jets (Garrett) Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia

Stats: 5 Sacks

Better than the first two tackles taken for sure. The Jets did not perform to expectations after trading for Aaron Rodgers, but that O-Line did a decent job of protecting him.

14. New England Patriots (Chickster) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State

Stats: 38 REC, 577 Yards, 3 TDs

This is what happens when you have Mac Jones as your QB.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Fantasy Draft Profile 2023: Dynasty Leagues

15. Green Bay Packers (Kam) Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College

Stats: 105 REC, 1,572 Yards, 14 TDs

I want to preface this by saying that Jordan Love did not do this. At some point early in the simulation, the Packers picked up Teddy Bridgewater. Still, sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh. (NFC OROY FYI)

16. Washington Commanders (Sabin) Joey Porter Jr, CB, Penn State

Stats: 82 TAK, 4 TFL, 2 INT, 5 DEFL

One of my favorite prospects of the draft. Only two corners have been taken off the board in our 2023 NFL Mock Draft, and both have been studs.

17. Buffalo Bills (acquired from Pittsburgh) (Trey) Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia

Stats: 29 TAK, 2 TFL, 0 INT, 2 DEFL

Can’t say the same for the third. Although, it feels like Ringo was stuffed at the bottom of the depth chart. Good prospect, just not his year.

18. Detroit Lions (Darrell) Jordan Addison, WR, USC

Stats: 78 REC, 964 Yards, 9 TDs

Addison found a spot for himself in the hierarchy of receivers in Detroit. With Goofball at QB, this is pretty good.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Julian) Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois

Stats: 75 TAK, 3 TFL, 2 INT, 4 DEFL

Just another CB that is all over the field. I have mixed feelings when it comes to Witherspoon, and I don’t fully believe he will develop like this in real life. But the defensive players (for the most part) in this draft have all been Day 1 stars. What is in the water giving them these superpowers?

Devon Witherspoon 2023 NFL Draft Profile

20. Seattle Seahawks (Garrett) Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee

Stats: 3.460 Yards, 26 TDs, 13 INTs, 60% COMP, 86.5 Rating

Yeah, Hooker didn’t play great in this Madden simulation. That offense is decent enough to where if one of the earlier QBs had gone here, I feel like they would’ve done a much better job than Hooker.

21. Los Angeles Chargers (Kam) Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee

Stats: 11 Sacks allowed

Justin Herbert did not get sacked many times, but when he did, it was most likely by someone that just steamrolled over Wright. I honestly think the Monstars have sapped all the playing ability from the tackles taken in our 2023 NFL Mock Draft.

22. Baltimore Ravens (Trey) Bryan Bresse, DT, Clemson

Stats: 39 TAK, 8 TFL, 3.5 Sacks

Pretty good numbers for a rookie DT. The Ravens still need CB help, but a nice addition to the roster.

23. Minnesota Vikings (Matt) Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland

Stats: 100 TAK, 3 TFL, 1 INT, 7 DEFL

Yet another CB that was just all over the field. What a pick here by the Vikings (at least in Madden).

24. Jacksonville Jaguars (Chick) Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State

Stats: 2 Sacks allowed

Finally, we have an OT that can actually play. Good job Jacksonville. Blond Jesus is grateful for you.

25. New York Giants (Darrell) John Michael Schmitz, OC, Minnesota

Stats: 5 Sacks allowed

Not bad honestly. Could’ve done worse.

26. Dallas Cowboys (Sabin) Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah

Stats: 100 REC, 1,026 Yards, 11 TDs

Here is a doozy of a (Madden) stat for you. Dak Prescott had four receivers go for over 1,000 yards receiving. Kincaid ranked fourth in yards. Who ranked fifth? Tony Pollard with 27 yards.

27. Pittsburgh Steelers (acquired from Buffalo) (Garrett) Brian Branch, S, Alabama

83 TAK, 4 TFL, .5 Sacks, 1 INT, 8 DEFL

Pittsburgh gets another stud safety. Man was literally all over the field.

Brian Branch 2023 NFL Draft Profile

28. Cincinnati Bengals (Trey) O’Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida

Stats: 0 Sacks allowed

Nasty. Joe Burrow was sacked just 12 times on his way to a Super Bowl win. What a steal at 28. Best offensive lineman of the Vendetta 2023 NFL Mock Draft hands down. He was video game-like … literally.