Mock Draft season is over, and the 2023 NFL Draft is finally here, with the consensus being this is one of the most unpredictable drafts ever. Even a recent Reddit rumor threw the notion of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young being a lock to go No. 1 into question. How many quarterbacks will go in the top 10? Which wide receiver goes first? Does a tight end get drafted in the first round? We will all find out soon enough. Here. We. Go.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number One:
Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass during the first quarter after the game in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Carolina Panthers have selected Alabama QB Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He will be the face of the franchise with new HC Frank Reich. A new era in Carolina.
The Houston Texans have selected Ohio State QB CJ Stroud with the No. 2 overall pick. The intrigue is over and the Texans hope to land the franchise QB.
Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) celebrates a win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
The Seattle Seahawks hold off on trade offers and take Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon at No. 5. They pass on Jalen Carter and take the top corner on their board ahead of Detroit.
***TRADE*** The Detroit Lions trade pick number 6 to the Arizona Cardinals for picks number 12 and 34. With the 6th pick the Cardinals take Ohio State OT Paris Johnson after moving back up. Protection for when Kyler Murray returns. They still get the top offensive tackle on their board. Well done.
The Las Vegas Raiders take Texas Tech DE Tyree Wilson at No. 7 and will pair him with Maxx Crosby. Not a corner or offensive linemen like most suspected. They still get arguably the best defensive end in the draft.
***TRADE*** The Chicago Bears have traded pick number 9 to the Eagles for pick 10 and a 4th round pick in 2024. The Philadelphia Eagles take DT Jalen Carter, one of the best players in the draft.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Ten:
Sep 10, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Darnell Wright (58) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) in overtime at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Bears select Tennessee OT Darnell Wright with pick No. 10. A true RT and an immediate plug-and-play. Protection for Justin Fields.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Eleven:
Oct 22, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Peter Skoronski (77) prepares to block against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
The Tennessee Titans take Northwestern T/G Peter Skoronski at No. 11. Some important protection up front after a messy year last season.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Twelve:
Dec 31, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) runs the ball against Kansas State Wildcats safety Josh Hayes (1) during the second half in the 2022 Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports
Stunner: The Detroit Lions take Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs at Number 12. Absolute stunner.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Thirteen:
Oct 29, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (91) reacts against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
The Green Bay Packers at No. 13 selected Iowa DE Lukas Van Ness. The streak of not taking a WR continues.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Fourteen:
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Broderick Jones (59) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The New England Patriots trade the 14th overall pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Patriots get pick number 17 and a fourth-rounder. With the pick, the Steelers get protection for Kenny Pickett at No. 14. Georgia OT Broderick Jones is the pick.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Fifteen:
Oct 30, 2021; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA;Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Jets decide to go defense at No. 15 and select Iowa State DE Will McDonald IV. Another piece for HC Robert Saleh.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Sixteen:
Nov 19, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) returns an interception for a touchdown against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
The Washington Commanders at No. 16 take Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes. Secondary help for Ron Rivera and Forbes.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take Pitt DT Calijah Kancey at No. 19. Tampa loves their defensive line and keep adding there.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Twenty:
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs past Utah Utes cornerback Malone Mataele (15) during the second quarter of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022. College Football Rose Bowl.
Our first WR: The Seattle Seahawks select Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba at No. 19. He joins DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett in Seattle.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Twenty-One:
Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) celebrates as he scores a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Chargers selected TCU WR Quentin Johnston with pick No. 21, adding another weapon for QB Justin Herbert. WRs now coming off the board.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Twenty-Two:
Nov 26, 2022; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) against the Syracuse Orange during the second quarter at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Three wide receivers in a row: The Baltimore Ravens take Boston College’s Zay Flowers at No. 22. So on the same day Baltimore locks up Lamar Jackson, they also add one of the most fun weapons to watch in this entire draft.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Twenty-Three:
Dec 2, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) runs the ball against the Utah Utes during the second half in the PAC-12 Football Championship at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Vikings selected USC WR Jordan Addison at No. 23, adding him with Justin Jefferson. That’s four straight receivers.
2023 NFL Draft Pick Number Twenty-Four:
Dec 30, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Darryl Jones (11) leaps for the reception covered by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Deonte Banks (3) during the first half in the 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded No. 24 to the New York Giants. With the 24th pick the Giants selected Maryland CB Deonte Banks. He has drawn comparisons to current Ravens Pro Bowler Marlon Humphrey.
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