2023 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper's predictions for Rounds 1 and 2

Time for mock draft No. 4 ahead of the 2023 NFL draft, going through the first two rounds and finding prospect-to-team fits for the top 63 picks. Most of the top free agents found new teams weeks ago, though there are still a few left on the board and wideout Odell Beckham Jr. just got his deal Sunday. We have a great idea of the draft needs for all 32 teams.

With just over two weeks remaining until Carolina is on the clock — the draft begins at 8 p.m. ET on April 27 on ESPN, ABC and ESPN+ — there are some big changes since my last mock draft, which went through the first 31 picks (Reminder: here's why there are only 31 in Round 1.) I have some risers and some fallers, and I projected two trades — one in the top five, and one at the end of the first round.

Let's get into my predictions for pick Nos. 1 through 63. I also have an update to my Big Board rankings, both my top 25 prospects overall and the top 10 at every position. Check out the "SportsCenter" Special: Mel Kiper's NFL Mock Draft 4.0. Todd McShay and I are also doing a draft-centric mailbag show on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

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Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

Young or C.J. Stroud? Stroud or Young? I think the Panthers are homing in on one of these passers after they traded up to No. 1. In my post-free agency mock draft, I went with Stroud, who fits the physical mold of quarterbacks new Carolina coach Frank Reich has worked with over the past decade. I've heard too many rumblings about the front office and coaches liking Young, though, and my pals Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter believe Young is the guy as well.

If Young is indeed the pick, he could be a superstar. He's my