A longtime ESPN NFL Draft analyst released his latest mock draft (subscription required) this week, giving his predictions for the first two rounds of this month’s draft.

Todd McShay projects a trio of Clemson draft prospects to be selected in the first two rounds, including one in the opening round.

McShay has former Tiger defensive end Myles Murphy going to the Green Bay Packers with the 15th overall pick.

“… Murphy would be a problem for opponents off the edge of the defense,” McShay wrote. “The Packers’ 34 sacks tied for 27th last season, and Rashan Gary is coming off a torn ACL. Murphy can drive back blockers, use his great bend to turn the corner and then close on the quarterback with burst. He put together 14 sacks and 23 tackles for loss over the past two seasons.”

McShay then sees former Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee coming off the board in the second round, going to the Las Vegas Raiders with the 38th overall selection.

“The Raiders got run over last season, surrendering 4.5 yards per carry and 20 rushing TDs — both bottom-10 numbers,” McShay wrote. “Bresee is dominant in that phase of the game, using upper body strength to shed blockers and bring down ball carriers.”

McShay projects Trenton Simpson as a second-round pick as well, with the Dallas Cowboys grabbing the former Tiger linebacker at No. 58 overall.

“Despite re-signing Leighton Vander Esch, Dallas could look to add to the linebacker corps,” McShay wrote. “Simpson is a good value pick for the Cowboys here, and he brings versatility, man coverage skills and range against the run.”

The 2023 NFL Draft will be held from April 27-29 in Kansas City.

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