Teams will have a plethora of prospects to choose from each time they are on the clock during the 2023 NFL draft.

Not all these players will be a perfect fit for the club that selects them, however. Each year without fail, franchises end up selecting players who ultimately do not pan out for them before they go on to be far more productive elsewhere later in their careers.

Whether they are at risk of drafting a player who doesn't fit their scheme, doesn't fill as big of a need or just has a high risk of failing to live up to their hype, here's a look at one realistic prospect each team should avoid when they are on the clock in the upcoming draft.

Arizona Cardinals: Will McDonald IV, Edge, Iowa State

Few teams have as many needs as the Arizona Cardinals going into the 2023 draft. The club will have a chance to patch up a few of them with its eight selections during the event—and potentially more depending on if they opt to trade down from No. 3 and get anything in return for DeAndre Hopkins—but the Cardinals will want to be careful with how they use their early choices.

With Kyler Murray set to miss up to half the season, this team will have a tough time staying competitive regardless of who they draft this year. Because of this, Arizona will want to key in on more developmental prospects with high upside who can flourish when the team is set to contend again, perhaps in 2024 and beyond.

Avoiding an older prospect with a lower floor like Will McDonald IV—the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's No. 34 prospect and a potential candidate for the pass rush-starved Cardinals when they are on the clock at No. 34 overall—would be a wise decision.

McDonald will be 24 in June. He's put together some impressive tape during his five seasons at Iowa State, but what you see is likely what you'll get with the Iowa State product. There will be plenty of players with much higher ceilings available for Arizona to choose from in the second round.

Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas

The Atlanta Falcons have invested heavily into their offense in recent drafts. With a pair of top-10 picks in Kyle Pitts and Drake London landing with the organization in the last two years, the Falcons have the nucleus of their aerial attack set for the foreseeable future.

It may be tempting to grab a potential generational running back like Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick this year, but the Falcons should instead look to the other side of the ball.

Atlanta mustered a mere 21 sacks last season—the second-fewest in the league—and desperately needs to bring in an elite edge-rusher to bolster that number. Someone like Texas Tech's Tyree Wilson can plug that hole and should be available when they are on the clock

Factor in that the organization already unearthed a promising young back last year—unheralded fifth-round pick Tyler Allgeier had a breakout 1,000-yard season—and Robinson is simply too great a luxury for a Falcons side that has more pressing needs elsewhere.

Baltimore Ravens: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College

The Baltimore Ravens struggled in the passing game last year, averaging a meager 178.8 yards through the air and scoring just 19 passing touchdowns.

Given the drama surrounding Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' quest to retain the 2019 NFL MVP, it would be a sensible move for the organization to keep its incumbent quarterback happy and improve its aerial capabilities by drafting a wideout.

Zay Flowers may be one of the top playmakers in the 2023 draft, but the diminutive wideout isn't the right fit for the Ravens right now.

At 5'9", 182 pounds, Flowers doesn't have the size to be a true No. 1 wideout who can shoulder major volume at the next level. The Ravens need a more dependable pass-catcher to complement the oft-injured Rashod Bateman, who has flashed promise but missed 15 games since being drafted in 2021.

At No. 22, Baltimore should instead consider the big and athletic Quentin Johnston to fill the void in its receiving corps.

Buffalo Bills: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson

The Buffalo Bills lost Tremaine Edmunds in free agency and may need to find his replacement in the 2023 draft after avoiding the position in free agency. Trenton Simpson would be a sensible choice if the Bills decide to use their first-rounder to fill the hole, but the Clemson star likely won't provide as much value as some other prospects who could still be available at No. 27.

A first-round pick is a rather heavy price to pay at a position that can generally be addressed on Day 2 or later. Buffalo has also made a habit out of addressing defense on Day 1, having last used a first-round pick on an offensive player back in 2014 when it selected Sammy Watkins.

While this defense-first philosophy has resulted in Buffalo fielding one of the league's strongest units, the offense clearly needs some help after an embarrassing 27-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the playoffs.

Whether the Bills want to shore up the backfield or bolster Josh Allen's receiving corps, there is far more to be gained by going with an offensive talent in the first round of the upcoming draft.

Carolina Panthers: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State

The Carolina Panthers traded up to the top of the 2023 draft to secure their quarterback of the future. While there's no doubt about which position this team is going to take first, it remains to be seen whether the choice is C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young.

Stroud initially seemed to be the favorite, but Young is gaining traction lately in the rumor mill. ESPN's Adam Schefter believes that Young is Carolina's pick here and the betting odds are backing up that prediction, as the Alabama star recently became the odds-on favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook.

While some analysts aren't as high on Young as Stroud—the B/R Scouting Department graded the Ohio State product as their top quarterback and No. 6 overall prospect, putting Young at No. 2 and No. 16, respectively—others such as PFF's Sam Monson think the Crimson Tide passer is a cut above the rest.

Young's size may leave something to be desired—he measured in at just 5'10", 204 pounds at the combine—but the rest of his game is fantastic, whereas Stroud still needs to develop his mechanics and recognition skills to reach that same level.

If Young can avoid injury at the next level, the Panthers will be set under center for years to come.

Chicago Bears: Lukas Van Ness, Edge, Iowa

The Chicago Bears have put themselves in a position to make a run from the league's basement back to the playoffs as early as the 2023 season. After trading down from No. 1, the club now has 10 selections in the upcoming draft, including four picks in the top-64.

If the Bears want to start turning things around this coming season, it would be smart to avoid a risky selection like edge-rusher Lukas Van Ness with the first of those picks at No. 9 overall.

While Van Ness unquestionably fills a need for a defense that ranked dead last in scoring and sacks, the Iowa product is extremely raw. Although he made an impact when he was on the field, he had limited reps and never started a game for Iowa.

Given how the offensive line needs a cornerstone to build around and keep franchise quarterback Justin Fields upright after he's taken a whopping 91 sacks over the first 27 games of his career, the Bears would be far better off drafting an offensive tackle like Ohio State's Paris Johnson Jr. when they are first on the clock.

Cincinnati Bengals: Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State

The Cincinnati Bengals are one of the most complete teams in the NFL, but their tight end position leaves a lot to be desired. Even before Hayden Hurst departed in free agency, this was a spot where the club would have wanted to use a relatively early selection in the 2023 draft to bolster.

With Irv Smith Jr. and Devin Asiasi now the top options on the roster, the Bengals cannot afford to pass up using either the No. 28 or No. 60 overall selection on a tight end. Cincinnati should also try to reduce its risk on the pick becoming a bust by avoiding Luke Musgrave.

Musgrave may have the build and athleticism to succeed in the pros, but he's been limited to just 20 games during his four seasons at Oregon State. His best season was in 2021, when he participated in 10 contests and caught 22 passes for 304 yards and one of his two career touchdowns.

Factor in some concerning play strength and separation issues and you'll find too many red flags with Musgrave for a team built to win now like the Bengals to take a chance on him. Using a first-rounder on a sure-thing prospect like Notre Dame's Michael Mayer would be a much safer selection.

Cleveland Browns: Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas

The Cleveland Browns has done a great job overhauling their offense over the last year. The club can now use the 2023 draft to focus on patching its few remaining holes.

However, after giving up their first-rounder to acquire Deshaun Watson last offseason and their second-rounder to land Elijah Moore last month, the Browns won't be making a pick until No. 74 overall in the third round.

With no Day 1 selection and just a pair of Day 2 selections, Cleveland—which still has six picks on the final day of the draft—will have to make the most of its limited capital when they finally get on the clock.

Rather than continuing to pad out the offense with a prospect like Roschon Johnson, who would project as a backup running back behind Nick Chubb, this team should be thinking defense.

Someone like DJ Turner II would be a much more sensible selection for Cleveland. The team has a void at the nickelback spot it needs to address following Greedy Williams' departure, and the Michigan product would be an ideal fit.

Dallas Cowboys: Steve Avila, OG, TCU

The Dallas Cowboys again must find a starting left guard after losing both Connor Williams and Connor McGovern in free agency over the last two years.

Steve Avila is one of the more reasonable options to assume those duties. The Dallas native and local TCU product has been a hard-working interior offensive lineman with plenty of strength and agility to translate to the next level.

While it's a fit on paper, Avila may just be too much of a reach at No. 26 overall. Unless the Cowboys plan to trade back, it would be a poor use of draft capital to select a player ranked No. 41 overall by Bleacher Report Scouting Department this early.

Dallas—which only has one late pick in each of the first three rounds—should instead try to maximize the value of No. 26 by nabbing a higher-end prospect who falls. Whether that is someone like Bijan Robinson, Michael Mayer or another highly-regarded talent remains to be seen, but the Cowboys can scoop them up and then look for an interior o-lineman on Day 2.

Denver Broncos: Jaylon Jones, CB, Texas A&M

The Denver Broncos are another team bereft of early draft capital because of a quarterback trade. The Russell Wilson deal didn't pan out for the Broncos last year, and they will be without a first- and second-rounder in 2023 after giving those up to the Seattle Seahawks.

New head coach Sean Payton and GM George Paton now must make the most of their first selections in this draft—which are back-to-back at Nos. 67 and 68—by landing at least one starting cornerback.

Patrick Surtain II is locked in as the squad's No. 1 option on the outside, but Denver still needs to unearth a viable No. 2 across from him. Damarri Mathis held the role as a rookie last year, but the team would be better deploying him as a No. 3 in this defense.

As desperate as they may be to fill this position, the Broncos will want to avoid reaching for a prospect like Jaylon Jones in the third round.

While some analysts, such as ProFootballNetwork's Ian Cummings, have the Texas A&M product listed as a top-75 prospect, he didn't even make the top-150 cut in the latest Bleacher Report Scouting Department rankings.

Jones may have the size at 6'2", 200 pounds to compete in the NFL, but he's far too raw of a prospect to make an early impact. His technique needs a good amount of work, and he possesses poor recognition skills.

Detroit Lions: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

The Detroit Lions are at a crossroads after nearly reaching the 2022 NFL playoffs following a stunning midseason turnaround. The team now has an opportunity to draft for need on defense—pushing hard to become a contender in 2023—or consider its long-term sustainability by selecting a quarterback near the top of the draft.

Armed with five picks in the top-81—including Nos. 6 and 18 overall—the Lions should choose to compete this year and wait another draft class or two before worrying about the situation under center. Jared Goff has proved himself to the organization and earned its trust, making a selection like Will Levis an unnecessary one for Detroit.

After ranking as one of the league's worst total defenses last year, Detroit has far more needs on that side of the ball to sort out. Prospects like Devon Witherspoon and Calijah Kancey will help Detroit both immediately and immensely.

Reaching for a quarterback who has a late-first-round grade with either of their first two picks would be a mistake by the Lions.

Green Bay Packers: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia

Few teams have a clearer need than the Green Bay Packers do at tight end heading into the 2023 NFL draft. With only four on the roster—including two without any in-game NFL experience—this position is overdue for an upgrade.

With Green Bay preparing for a post-Aaron Rodgers era, it will be critical to provide a top-notch pass-catcher who Jordan Love can use as a safety net. The Packers should have their pick of the litter at No. 15 overall, which is why they should not reach for Darnell Washington.

While Washington rates as the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's second-best tight end behind Michael Mayer, he's only the No. 26 overall prospect on their big board. His 7.8 grade is tied with Dalton Kincaid as well, who is a much more polished receiver than his Bulldogs counterpart.

The Packers may have a tough time ultimately choosing which tight end to go with in Round 1, but that choice should be between Kincaid and Mayer. Washington may have high-end size, athleticism, speed and blocking skills, but his catching abilities are sub-par, and that isn't what the Packers need at this juncture.

Houston Texans: Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama

The Houston Texans have one clear need at the quarterback spot that should be filled before all others in the 2023 draft.

Regardless of whether they land C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young or even take a chance on Anthony Richardson, the team will be much better positioned for the future by drafting one of these signal-callers over any other position.

While it seems like this would be a no-brainer move for the club, Houston made a bit of a surprising pick last year by choosing Derrick Stingley Jr. over Sauce Gardner at No. 3 overall. It's possible team brass could talk itself into selecting a prospect like Will Anderson Jr.—rated as the top overall prospect in this class by the Bleacher Report Scouting Department—if he's higher on their big board than the quarterbacks remaining at No. 2.

For the sake of Houston's competitive future, let's hope they avoid that route.

Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida

Since Andrew Luck's abrupt retirement in 2019, the Indianapolis Colts have seen a revolving door of past-their-prime quarterbacks filter through their building. These aging veterans haven't been the answer to the team's struggles, reaching a new low in 2022 when Matt Ryan went just 4-7-1 as a starter.

At least the failed experiment resulted in the No. 4 overall pick, which should provide Indy a chance to draft a quarterback early for the first time since Luck was tapped at the top of the 2012 class. Unfortunately for the Colts, without a trade up, they may be forced to choose whichever first-round-rated signal-caller is left when they are on the clock.

That could be Florida's Anthony Richardson, who was a fringe first-rounder at best before his combine showing. While Richardson put on one of the top athletic showcases in the event's history, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned about his viability as a professional quarterback.

Richardson only started a single season in Gainesville, a year in which he completed a mere 53.8 percent of his passes for 2,549 yards and 17 touchdowns against nine interceptions. His accuracy was suspect even on short throws, and for every highlight-reel play he put together, he had at least one head-scratching moment.

While Richardson's athletic gifts make him an intriguing pickup on Day 1, expending a top-five pick is a massive risk. Will Levis could be a safer play for a club that already has many of the pieces in place to win now.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a team on the rise thanks to the emergence of Trevor Lawrence. Fresh off their first playoff win with the young quarterback, the team should be prioritizing protection for 2021's top overall pick.

The Jags failed to do as much when they let Jawaan Taylor walk this offseason. The starting right tackle position is now a question mark, one that should be filled by a capable pass-protector and sturdy run-blocker in the 2023 draft.

While Jacksonville does need some defensive help as well after releasing Shaq Griffin, patching up the secondary should be avoided until at least Day 2. Reaching for a corner like Cam Smith in Round 1 would be a major mistake.

With immense offensive line talents like Anton Harrison and Darnell Wright potentially still available when the Jags are on the clock at No. 24, they should only consider a corner if a truly elite one is tumbling down the board.

Kansas City Chiefs: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee

Coming off a Super Bowl win, the Kansas City Chiefs won't be selecting until the very end of the first round. While they'll have to wait a while to finally get on the clock, this will be an important pick for the sustained success of the program.

It never hurts to provide Patrick Mahomes with more weapons, but the superstar quarterback has shown he doesn't need All-Pro wideouts to win it all. The Chiefs thrived after trading Tyreek Hill away last offseason, capturing their second championship in the last two years with no wideout eclipsing the 1,000-yard receiving mark during the regular season.

Jalin Hyatt may be a tempting option for the club following his prolific 67-catch, 1,267-yard, 15-touchdown campaign, but much of the Tennessee product's success was based on the Volunteers' scheming to spring him open. It will be difficult for him to replicate that production at the next level because of a limited route tree and lack of strength.

Rather than reach for a flashy but flawed wideout, the Chiefs should pad out their offensive line with the best remaining offensive tackle on the board. Someone like Ohio State's Dawand Jones fits the bill, a hulking presence who could wall off the right side of Kansas City's line for years to come.

Las Vegas Raiders: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee

The Las Vegas Raiders may have put a bandage on their quarterback problem created by the release of Derek Carr by signing Jimmy Garoppolo off the open market. While Garoppolo will be a decent stopgap under center, the team still needs to unearth a franchise signal-caller to build around in the future.

While the Raiders may have a chance to find one at No. 7 overall, it's quite possible that all four of the top quarterbacks in this class are off the board before the team is on the clock. If this is the case, Vegas will likely have to roll the dice in the latter stages of the draft or wait until next year.

There will be some intriguing options on Day 2 and Day 3, with guys like Stanford's Tanner McKee, BYU's Jaren Hall and Fresno State's Jake Haener considered the next three top quarterbacks by the Bleacher Report Scouting Department.

Any of those would be a preferable option to Tennessee's Hendon Hooker, who has generated some recent buzz as a potential first-rounder despite being the No. 10 QB in this class on the latest B/R Scouting Department rankings.

Hooker would simply be too much of a reach if he's still on the clock at No. 38, let alone anywhere in the first round.

Los Angeles Chargers: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah

The Los Angeles Chargers may be hurting after their shocking playoff collapse a few months ago, but the club still has plenty of potential to rate among the top Super Bowl contenders next year.

L.A. has done well unearthing Justin Herbert to serve as a franchise quarterback and providing him with quality protection. Now the team needs to bolster his capabilities by bringing in some more quality wideouts.

One misstep the Bolts could make is going with a tight end like Dalton Kincaid when they are on the clock at No. 21. While Kincaid is certainly a high-end pass-catcher, he wont provide as much value to the offense as a pure receiver.

Los Angeles should instead hone in on a local product in USC's Jordan Addison or even take a slight reach for a big-bodied, athletic wideout like TCU's Quentin Johnston to bolster a depleted receiving corps.

Los Angeles Rams: Adetomiwa Adebawore, Edge, Northwestern

The Los Angeles Rams may not be in the midst of a full rebuild, but GM Les Snead's "remodel" will need to make the most out of its limited draft capital to have any chance of success.

With veterans like Jalen Ramsey and Leonard Floyd now gone, the defense will need an injection of young talent able to contribute early in their careers. Drafting a highly developmental prospect like Adetomiwa Adebawore is simply too big a risk for an asset-starved team like the Rams to reasonably take right now.

While Adebawore was one of the most impressive performers at the combine—the Northwestern edge-rusher ran an incredible 4.49-second 40-yard dash and jumped 37.5 inches vertically while standing 6'2", 282 pounds—he doesn't have a defined position at the next level.

Factor in subpar recognition skills, average burst and missed tackles and there is just too much Adebawore needs to clean up in his game before he can become a factor in an NFL defense. While there's a chance he does end up becoming a solid contributor in the coming seasons, the Rams should go for a safer bet with someone like Will McDonald IV when they get on the clock at No. 36.

Miami Dolphins: Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M

The Miami Dolphins have just four selections in total during the 2023 draft. They lack a first-rounder after forfeiting it, leaving them waiting until No. 51 to make their first selection.

Fortunately, this is one of the more complete rosters in the league. The team has built up a roster that can contend, one that managed to hang tough with the rival Buffalo Bills in the playoffs despite missing its starting quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa.

One glaring hole the Dolphins do have is in the backfield. The team hasn't had a 1,000-yard rusher since Jay Ajayi in 2016 and didn't sign any notable veterans in free agency, making this a position of considerable need on Day 2.

While Devon Achane's blazing speed could tempt the 'Phins into selecting him in Round 2, the team should instead opt for a more complete back. A player like UCLA's Zach Charbonnet is much more versatile than the smaller Achane and has a real chance to emerge as a true three-down back in the NFL.

Minnesota Vikings: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia

The Minnesota Vikings are holding on to the No. 23 pick in the first round of the 2023 draft but won't make another selection until near the end of Day 2. With such limited early-round capital, this squad has to get the most out of its impending Round 1 choice to improve upon last season's disappointing finish.

The most pressing need for the club is at cornerback. The Vikings allowed the second-most passing yards in the league last year. They've parted ways with one of their starters in Patrick Peterson and cut Cam Dantzler as well, making it necessary to find some more talent to augment Byron Murphy, Andrew Booth and Akayleb Evans, the projected top three corners on this roster.

Minnesota shouldn't consider Kelee Ringo the answer to their problems, however.

Ringo may have been a part of two national championship teams, but he's been wildly inconsistent during his tenure at Georgia. He has the size and flashed the skills to be a great NFL corner, but he's also been prone to coverage lapses, struggles to track deep throws and needs to work on his body control.

Rather than roll the dice on Ringo's upside, the Vikings would be better suited with a surer prospect like Maryland's Deonte Banks if he's still on the board.

New England Patriots: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State

The New England Patriots offense may have been atrocious last year, but using the No. 14 overall pick on a wide receiver is not the right move for this club.

New England has a terrible track record of drafting receivers in the early rounds under head coach Bill Belichick. N'Keal Harry, Aaron Dobson, Taylor Price, Brandon Tate, Chad Jackson and Bethel Johnson all failed to pan out as the club may have hoped after they were drafted on the first two days over the last two decades.

While there's a chance that 2022 second-rounder Tyquan Thornton still becomes a solid pro, the Patriots would be wise to avoid using their top pick in this class on a wideout, even one as highly-touted as Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

New England must shore up the cornerback position and needs help along the offensive line more than it needs receivers going into the upcoming campaign. The club may have already fixed a large portion of its offensive woes by hiring Bill O'Brien to replace Matt Patricia as the offensive play-caller as well.

New Orleans Saints: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson

The New Orleans Saints went into the offseason with the goal of bolstering the interior of their defensive line. The trenches have been shored up with free-agent pickups like Khalen Saunders and Nathan Shepherd, but they shouldn't be done adding talent to this area just yet.

Getting an interior pass-rusher who can also assist against the run would be the best possible outcome for New Orleans with the No. 29 pick. There are a few prospects who fit the bill who could still be available late in the first round, including a recent riser in Clemson's Bryan Bresee.

The 6'5", 298-pound defensive tackle doesn't have a great history of production despite being the top recruit in the 2020 class. He missed time with various injuries and off-field matters, leading him to record just 28 tackles and nine sacks in 25 games for the Tigers.

While his strength and athleticism could lead to him upping that output in the NFL, he's already suffered an ACL tear and underwent shoulder surgery in the past two years. The health problems could creep back up, making this a pick to avoid in Round 1, even for a team as desperate for interior defensive line help as the Saints.

New York Giants: Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia

The New York Giants managed to not only make a playoff appearance in head coach Brian Daboll's first year, but also win a game there for the first time since their championship-winning 2011 campaign. It's now time to build on that showing and make a run for another Lombardi Trophy.

The front office accomplished the goal of keeping the offensive nucleus together at the start of the offseason, inking Daniel Jones to an extension and franchise-tagging Saquon Barkley, even it still isn't certain the star back will report without a long-term deal in place.

While some analysts, such as Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo of PFF, have New York going with a defender like Georgia's Nolan Smith in the first round, Big Blue should instead prioritize fleshing out an offense that started slowing down late in 2022. Barkley didn't have any 100-plus rushing yard games after mid-November and didn't even eclipse the 63-yard rushing mark in seven of his last nine appearances including the playoffs.

Part of the reason for this stagnation was a lack of support for Barkley from the team's middling receiving corps, one that could desperately use an injection of top-end talent via this draft. Picking up a game-changer like Zay Flowers or Jordan Addison should do the trick, giving the G-Men the star-power they need to rejuvenate the passing attack.

New York Jets: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia

The New York Jets were a quarterback away from being one of the most dangerous teams in the league last year. They orchestrated a complete defensive turnaround, going from one of the NFL's worst defenses in 2021 to one of the top units in 2022.

With the defense pretty much set and Aaron Rodgers potentially solving their quarterback woes, the Jets can now build up their offensive line with the No. 13 overall pick. The team needs insurance for an injury-ravaged Mekhi Becton and an aging Duane Brown at the offensive tackle spot, a position that most experts have the Jets addressing in Round 1.

Broderick Jones is an option the front office will surely mull over, but New York may want to pass on the Georgia tackle despite his extremely high ceiling and physical capabilities. He's still rather raw when it comes to technique and has shown some concerning lapses on tape.

Given Gang Green is going to be in win-now mode, a more versatile talent with plug-and-play potential at several spots in the offensive trenches—Northwestern's Peter Skoronski is the perfect example of this—would be the better choice if available.

Philadelphia Eagles: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State

The Philadelphia Eagles are in an enviable position when it comes to the upcoming draft. Despite coming off a Super Bowl appearance, they still have picks at No. 10 and 30 in the first round, selections it can use to continue contending in 2023 and beyond.

The team has a couple noticeable needs coming out of the start of free agency, which hit the veteran-laden team rather hard at several positions. While the Eagles still have enough talent in place to draft for value rather than need, they won't want to waste their championship window by dealing with developmental prospects.

Emmanuel Forbes has been a player linked to the Eagles with the latter of their two first-rounders, but they may want to avoid the rail-thin cornerback. While he has good height at 6'1", he weighed in at a mere 166 pounds at the combine.

Although he's one of the fastest defensive backs in the class, the Eagles may struggle to deploy him confidently early in his career while he works to bulk up in the weight room. There's just too much liability against the run and matchups with bigger receivers to feel good about this pick.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have finished up the 2022 season without a playoff appearance, but they should still feel confident about their future thanks to the emergence of Kenny Pickett as a franchise quarterback.

The club should use the upcoming draft to build the offensive lineup to protect Pickett or provide him with more pass-catching talent to maximize his talents. While the team does have some defensive needs, an offensive selection would do more to help the Steelers achieve their potential on that side of the ball quickly.

A selection like Deonte Banks—the Maryland corner who some analysts, such as NFL.com's Bucky Brooks, have landing in Pittsburgh—won't have the same impact as an elite receiver or standout offensive tackle could at No. 17.

With a pair of picks (Nos. 32 and 49) in Round 2, the Steelers should wait to bolster their secondary or deal with their other defensive concerns.

San Francisco 49ers: Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan

The San Francisco 49ers will be waiting until No. 99 to make their first pick this year, a selection that kicks off a flurry of draft activity for a team making three of the final four picks in the third round.

This squad is in great position to make a third NFC Championship Game appearance in the last four years without much help from the draft, but the 49ers won't want to squander their future by whiffing on these late-Day 2 choices.

Considering only one of the nine third-rounders this organization has taken since GM John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan took over in 2017 has received a second contract, that is far easier said than done.

Taking Luke Schoonmaker could keep that unsightly trend going. While the Michigan tight end is a trendy pick to land in the Bay Area, he's a low-upside prospect who is already 24 years old. Schoonmaker spent five years in Ann Arbor mostly being utilized as a blocker, finishing his collegiate career with just 54 catches for 637 yards and seven touchdowns.

While he's a solid athlete with good size, Schoonmaker doesn't have the strength or route-running skills to be a great NFL tight end. This pick may provide the Niners with some depth for a few years but little else.

Seattle Seahawks: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

The Seattle Seahawks were one of the biggest surprises of the 2022 NFL season thanks to the emergence of Geno Smith as a viable starting quarterback. While Smith won't be under center forever in the Pacific Northwest, the club just inked the 32-year-old to a three-year deal that could keep him in place through the 2025 campaign.

The Seahawks may have written the $75 million contract in a way that lets them easily get out from it after a single season—and Smith has said he's open to mentoring a younger passer—but this isn't the right time for Seattle to take an early swing at a quarterback prospect.

Seattle is only a few pieces away from contending for a Super Bowl again. Using the pair of first-rounders it currently possesses to bolster the defense will go a long way towards fostering that goal. Even if someone like Will Levis—the No. 24 overall prospect this year according to the B/R Scouting Department—is still on the board at No. 20, the Seahawks should pass and work on building the best possible team for 2023.

If Smith regresses and the team falls out of contention, there's always the option of drafting a quarterback next year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Brian Branch, S, Alabama

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are stuck in limbo following the retirement of Tom Brady. The team did well enough to make the playoffs last year, leaving it with a No. 19 overall pick that will be tough to address the most glaring need on the roster.

While the Buccaneers could stand pat and grab a prospect to bolster their defense like Brian Branch—the top safety in the class—it would behoove the organization to put itself in a position to land a quarterback in case one falls.

The cost of trading up into the top-five would be prohibitive and could set the franchise back for years to come, but there's a realistic chance that someone like Will Levis drops into the teens come draft night.

If Levis starts falling, Tampa should start calling and move up a few spots to land the Kentucky passer. If he doesn't, why not swing for the fences and take someone like Stanford's Tanner McKee at No. 19, a player who could have a much greater long-term impact than Branch or any other non-quarterback in the class.

Tennessee Titans: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee

The Tennessee Titans are at a crossroads. The team went from being the top overall seed in the AFC in 2021 to missing the playoffs entirely last year. The core of this offense clearly isn't working, but thus far, the Titans have opted against a full-blown rebuild.

While they could start taking that path during the draft by selecting a quarterback—potentially even trading up for one—it would be a desperate move that is occurring too late in the offseason to truly change the team's destiny in 2023.

The Titans may not be a true contender this coming season, but they should still look for a solid prospect who can serve as an anchor during the seemingly inevitable transition period on the horizon.

Local product Darnell Wright isn't the type of franchise-altering talent the club needs right now. The Tennessee product stands a hefty 6'5", 333 pounds and can maul defenders with ease, but he's still limited in terms of his quickness and range. He projects as a right tackle or even a guard in the pros, positions with less value than the team should expect at No. 11 overall.

The Titans should instead seek out a playmaking receiver like Jaxon Smith-Njigba or an heir to Derrick Henry in Bijan Robinson to start building their new-look offense.

Washington Commanders: O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida

The Washington Commanders are another team picking in the middle of the first round that lacks a franchise quarterback. With no clear path to acquire one this year, the club will have to settle for a supporting cast member at No. 16 overall.

With needs on both sides of the ball, the Commanders will have a bevvy of choices when they are on the clock. One they will want to avoid is misusing their draft capital to reach for a prospect at a non-premium position.

While O'Cyrus Torrence could be the top interior offensive lineman in this class when all is said and done, it will be difficult for him to provide as much value for the Commanders as a pick like Joey Porter Jr. or Anton Harris could.

Washington should lock up a star at one of the more high-profile positions with its first-rounder this year and then start thinking about how it can finally land a quarterback when the draft comes around again in 2024.