2023 NFL Draft Tracker: First Round

Here’s our 2023 NFL Draft Tracker. We’ll be posting draft picks here as soon as they’re available along with profiles for the prospects and contract details, so be sure to check back for the latest.

 

2023 NFL Draft Tracker

 

 

1. Carolina Panthers (CHI): Bryce Young QB Alabama

Young, 21, was a two-year starter at Alabama and won the Heisman Trophy as a sophomore in 2021. 

Lance Zierlein compares him to Drew Brees

During his three-year college career, Young completed 65.8 percent of his pass attempts for 8,356 yards, 80 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 34 games. He added 162 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.

The No. 1 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $41,217,000 contract that includes a $26,976,000 signing bonus and will carry a $7,494,000 cap figure for the 2023 season.

2. Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud QB Ohio State

Stroud, 21, was named first-team All-Big 10 after both of his seasons as a starter at Ohio State and was a second-team All-American in 2022. 

The No. 2 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $39,379,587 contract that includes a $25,639,699 signing bonus and will carry a $7,159,925 cap figure for the 2023 season.

During his three-year college career, Stroud completed 69.3 percent of his pass attempts for 8,123 yards, 85 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 25 career starts. 

3. Houston Texans: Will Anderson Jr. EDGE Alabama

Anderson, 21, was a three-year starter at Alabama and finished a decorated career with two Bronko Nagurski awards given to college football’s best defensive player, two SEC DPOY awards and two consensus All-American selections. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to former NFL OLB DeMarcus Ware.

During his three-year college career, Anderson recorded 204 total tackles, 58.5 tackles for loss, 34.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one interception returned for a touchdown and four pass deflections in 41 games.

The No. 3 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $38,210,346 contract that includes a $24,789,342 signing bonus and will carry a $6,947,336 cap figure for the 2023 season.

4. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson QB Florida

Richardson, 21, declared for the draft following his redshirt sophomore season in 2022 and his first as a full-time starter at Florida. 

Lance Zierlein compares him to former NFL QB Cam Newton.

During his three years at Florida, Richardson started in ten of his 22 games, completing 56.5 percent of his passes for 3,105 yards to go with 24 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also rushed for 1,116 yards and 12 touchdowns.

The No. 4 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $36,874,031 contract that includes a $23,817,477 signing bonus and will carry a $6,704,369 cap figure for the 2023 season.

5. Seattle Seahawks (DEN): Devon Witherspoon CB Illinois

Witherspoon, 22, was a three-year starter at Illinois and was named a consensus All-American and first-team All-Big 10 following his senior season. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Steelers CB Levi Wallace.

During his four-year college career, Witherspoon appeared in 42 games and made 32 starters. He recorded 159 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, five interceptions and 30 pass defenses.

The No. 5 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $34,535,499 contract that includes a $22,116,726 signing bonus and will carry a $6,279,182 cap figure for the 2023 season.

6. Arizona Cardinals (DET, LAR): Paris Johnson Jr. OT Ohio State

Johnson, 21, moved from right guard to left tackle in 2022 and was a consensus All-American in his final season at Ohio State. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Vikings RT Brian O’Neill.

During his three-year college career, Johnson appeared in 31 games and made 26 starts, 13 at right guard and 13 at left tackle.

The No. 6 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $30,359,563 contract that includes a $19,079,682 signing bonus and will carry a $5,519,921 cap figure for the 2023 season.

7. Las Vegas Raiders: Tyree Wilson EDGE Texas Tech

Wilson, 22, earned first-team All-American honors and a first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2022. He transferred to Texas Tech from Texas A&M following his freshman year. 

Lance Zierlein compares him to former Lions DE Ezekiel Ansah

During his college career, Wilson recorded 76 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, one pass defense, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. 

The No. 7 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $27,018,813 contract that includes a $16,650,045 signing bonus and will carry a $4,912,511 cap figure for the 2023 season.

8. Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson RB Texas

Robinson, 21, was twice named first-team All-Big 12 and was a unanimous All-American and winner of the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation’s top running back, in 2022. He declared for the 2023 NFL Draft following his junior season at Texas. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Raiders RB Josh Jacobs.

During his three-year college career, Robinson rushed 539 times for 3,410 yards (6.3 YPC) and 33 touchdowns to go along with 60 receptions for 805 yards and another eight touchdowns in 31 career games.

The No. 8 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $23,678,062 contract that includes a $14,220,409 signing bonus and will carry a $4,305,102 cap figure for the 2023 season.

9. Philadelphia Eagles (CHI, CAR): Jalen Carter DL3T Georgia

Carter, 21, was named a consensus All-American after his junior season at Georgia. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares Carter to Titans DT Jeffery Simmons.

During his three-year college career, Carter recorded 83 total tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, two forced fumbles, and four pass deflections in 35 career games.

The No. 9 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $23,510,835 contract that includes a $14,098,789 signing bonus and will carry a $4,274,697 cap figure for the 2023 season.

10. Chicago Bears (PHI, NO): Darnell Wright OT Tennessee

Wright, 21, played four years at Tennessee and was named first-team All-SEC as a senior in 2022. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to former NFL OL D.J. Fluker.

During his four-year college career, Wright appeared in 47 career games and made 42 starts, including 27 at right tackle, 13 at left tackle and two at right guard.

The No. 10 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $22,592,312 contract that includes a $13,430,772 signing bonus and will carry a $4,107,693 cap figure for the 2023 season.

11. Tennessee Titans: Peter Skoronski OT Northwestern

Skoronski, 21, was a consensus first-team All-American in 2022 and was first-team all-conference in 2021 and 2022 at Northwestern. He declared for the 2023 NFL Draft after his junior season. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Cowboys G Zack Martin.

During his three-year college career at Northwestern, Skoronski appeared in 33 games, starting all of them at left tackle.

The No. 11 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $21,172,502 contract that includes a $12,398,183 signing bonus and will carry a $3,849,546 cap figure for the 2023 season.

12. Detroit Lions(ARI, HOU, CLE): Jahmyr Gibbs RB Alabama

Gibbs, 21, transferred to Alabama after two seasons at Georgia Tech and was a starter in his final two college seasons. He earned second-team All-American and second-team All-SEC in 2022. 

Lance Zierlein compares him to Saints RB Alvin Kamara.

During his three-year college career, Gibbs rushed 383 times for 2,184 yards and 15 touchdowns while adding 103 receptions for 1,212 yards and another eight touchdowns in 31 games. 

The No. 12 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $19,168,040 contract that includes a $10,940,393 signing bonus and will carry a $3,485,098 cap figure for the 2023 season.

13. Green Bay Packers (NYJ): Lukas Van Ness EDGE Iowa

Van Ness, 21, came off the bench at Iowa but was still named to the freshman All-American team in 2021 and second-team All-Big 10 in 2022. 

During his two-year college career, Van Ness recorded 71 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks and one pass deflection in 27 career games.

The No. 13 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $18,666,931 contract that includes a $10,575,950 signing bonus and will carry a $3,393,987 cap figure for the 2023 season.

14. Pittsburgh Steelers (NE): Broderick Jones OT Georgia

Jones, 21, was a first-team All-SEC selection in 2022 and won back-to-back national championships with the Bulldogs in 2021 and 2022.

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Giants LT Andrew Thomas.

During his three-year career, Jones started 19 games for the Bulldogs at left tackle, including all 15 in 2022. 

The No. 14 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $17,831,746 contract that includes a $9,968,542 signing bonus and will carry a $3,242,136 cap figure for the 2023 season.

15. New York Jets (GB): Will McDonald IV ED Iowa State

McDonald, 23, was a two-year starter at Iowa State but three-time first-team All-Big 12, as well as first-team All-American in 2021. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Broncos OLB Randy Gregory. 

During his five-year college career, McDonald appeared in 54 games and made 23 starts. He recorded 123 total tackles, 42 tackles for loss, 34 sacks, 10 forced fumbles and eight pass deflections.

The No. 15 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $17,497,690 contract that includes a $9,725,593 signing bonus and will carry a $3,181,398 cap figure for the 2023 season.

16. Washington Commanders: Emmanuel Forbes CB Mississippi State

Forbes, 22, was second-team All-SEC in 2021 before being named first-team All-SEC and a consensus first-team All-American in 2022. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to another former Mississippi State corner, Cameron Dantzler.

During his three-year college career, Forbes recorded 150 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, 14 interceptions, including six which he returned for touchdowns, and 20 pass deflections in 35 career games. 

The No. 16 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $16,495,442 contract that includes a $8,996,685 signing bonus and will carry a $2,999,171 cap figure for the 2023 season.

17. New England Patriots (PIT): Christian Gonzalez CB Oregon

Gonzalez, 20, transferred from Colorado to Oregon following the 2021 season and had a team-leading three interceptions in 2022.

Gonzalez was a one-year starter at Oregon. He was a first-team All-Pac 12 selection last season. 

During his two years at Colorado and one year at Oregon, Gonzalez appeared in 30 games and recorded 128 tackles and four interceptions. He also racked up 17 pass breakups and 118 interception yards.

The No. 17 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $16,161,365 contract that includes a $8,753,720 signing bonus and will carry a $2,938,430 cap figure for the 2023 season.

18. Detroit Lions: Jack Campbell LB Iowa

Campbell, 22, was the Butkus Award winner in 2022 as well as the Willliam V. Campbell Trophy winner and a Unanimous All-American.

During his four-year college career, Campbell appeared in 34 games and racked up 299 tackles, three sacks, five interceptions, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one defensive touchdown.

The No. 18 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $15,743,778 contract that includes a $8,450,020 signing bonus and will carry a $2,862,505 cap figure for the 2023 season.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Calijah Kancey DL5T Pitt

Kancey, 22, was a two-year starter at Pittsburgh but was named to the freshman All-American team in 2020. He was third-team All-American in 2021 and a unanimous first-team All-American in 2022, as well as the ACC defensive player of the year. 

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler has him rated as his No. 26 overall player and No. 3 defensive tackle. 

During his four-year college career, Kancey appeared in 37 games and made 29 starts. He recorded 92 total tackles, 34.5 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, one forced fumble and three pass deflections.

The No. 19 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $15,493,213 contract that includes a $8,267,791 signing bonus and will carry a $2,816,948 cap figure for the 2023 season.

20. Seattle Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR Ohio State

Smith-Njigba, 21, holds the Ohio State records for most catches in a single game with 15 (twice) and most receiving yards in a single season with 1,606 during the 2021 season. He was a third-team All-American in 2021 and declared for the 2023 NFL Draft after his junior season. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to veteran WR Jarvis Landry.

During his three years with the Buckeyes, Smith-Njigba appeared in 22 games and caught 109 passes for 1,691 yards (15.5 YPC) and 10 touchdowns.

The No. 20 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $15,409,702 contract that includes a $8,207,056 signing bonus and will carry a $2,801,764 cap figure for the 2023 season.

21. Los Angeles Chargers: Quentin Johnston WR TCU

Johnston, 21, was a three-year starter at TCU. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 as a freshman and was named first-team all-conference each of the next two seasons. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Alshon Jeffery

Over the course of his three-year career at TCU, Johnston has totaled 2,190 yards on 115 catches (18.8 YPC) to go along with 14 career receiving touchdowns. He’s also added an additional two touchdowns on the ground to go along with eight yards rushing.

The No. 21 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $15,326,180 contract that includes a $8,146,313 signing bonus and will carry a $2,786,578 cap figure for the 2023 season.

22. Baltimore Ravens: Zay Flowers WR Boston College

Flowers, 22, earned first-team All-ACC honors in 2020 and 2022. He was also a third-team selection in 2021. 

Lance Zierlein compares him to former Browns and Chargers WR Travis Benjamin.

During his four-year college career, Flowers recorded 200 receptions for 3056 yards (15.3 YPC) and 29 touchdowns, to go along with 57 rushing attempts for 345 yards (6.1 YPC) and two touchdowns.

The No. 22 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $15,159,137 contract that includes a $8,024,827 signing bonus and will carry a $2,756,207 cap figure for the 2023 season.

23. Minnesota Vikings: Jordan Addison WR USC

Addison, 21, was a consensus All-American and won the 2021 Fred Biletnikoff Award when he transferred from Pittsburgh to USC for his junior season. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares Addison to Tyler Lockett. 

During his three-year college career, Addison recorded 219 receptions for 3,134 yards and 29 touchdowns in 35 games. He added 20 rush attempts for 147 yards and another touchdown.

The No. 23 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $14,992,104 contract that includes a $7,903,349 signing bonus and will carry a $2,725,837 cap figure for the 2023 season.

24. New York Giants: Deonte Banks CB Maryland

Banks, 22, was a four-year starter at Maryland and earned an honorable mention for All-Big Ten in 2022. 

During his four-year college career, Banks appeared in 30 games and made 21 starts, recording 83 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, two interceptions, and 13 pass defenses. 

The No. 24 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $14,658,028 contract that includes a $7,660,384 signing bonus and will carry a $2,665,096 cap figure for the 2023 season.

25. Buffalo Bills (JAX, NYG): Dalton Kincaid TE Utah

Kincaid, 23, spent two years at San Diego before transferring to Utah. He was twice named third-team All-American, once at San Diego and once at Utah, and was honorable mention All-Pac 12 in 2021. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Cardinals TE Zach Ertz.

During his five-year college career, Kincaid appeared in 55 games and made 35 starts. He recorded 175 receptions for 2,623 yards and 35 touchdowns.

The No. 25 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $14,490,995 contract that includes a $7,538,906 signing bonus and will carry a $2,634,726 cap figure for the 2023 season.

26. Dallas Cowboys: Mazi Smith DT Michigan

Smith, 21, was a two-year starter at Michigan and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2022 and was an honorable mention for All-Big Ten as a junior. 

Lance Zierlein compared him to former Chiefs DT Dontari Poe.

During his four-year college career, Smith appeared in 35 games and made 28 starts, recording 88 tackles, six tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and four pass defenses.

The No. 26 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $14,323,932 contract that includes a $7,417,405 signing bonus and will carry a $2,604,351 cap figure for the 2023 season.

27. Jacksonville Jaguars (BUF): Anton Harrison OT Oklahoma

Harrison, 21, was named First-team All-Big 12 in 2022 for the Sooners.

Lance Zierlein compares him to Bills LT Dion Dawkins. 

During his college career, Harrison started in 24 of 25 games, including one game at right tackle.

The No. 27 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $14,156,919 contract that includes a $7,295,941 signing bonus and will carry a $2,573,985 cap figure for the 2023 season.

28. Cincinnati Bengals: Myles Murphy ED Clemson

Murphy, 21, was a freshman All-American and made first and second-team All-ACC in his other two seasons at Clemson. He elected to forego his remaining eligibility and declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to former NFL DE Antwan Odom.

During his three-year college career at Clemson, Murphy appeared in 38 games with 27 starts and recorded 139 total tackles, 37 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and six pass defenses.

The No. 28 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $14,073,398 contract that includes a $7,235,198 signing bonus and will carry a $2,558,800 cap figure for the 2023 season.

29. New Orleans Saints (SF, via MIA & DEN): Bryan Bresee DT Clemson

Bresee, 21, was one of the nation’s top high school recruits and started three years at Clemson. He was a freshman All-American and first-team All-ACC in 2020, and still made second and third-team all-conference despite battling injuries in 2021 and 2022. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Colts DT Grover Stewart.

During his three-year college career, Bresee recorded 51 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one forced fumble and four pass deflections in 25 career games. 

The No. 29 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $13,403,202 contract that includes a $6,747,783 signing bonus and will carry a $2,436,946 cap figure for the 2023 season.

30. Philadelphia Eagles: Nolan Smith EDGE Georgia

Smith, 22, was rated as the No. 1 recruit in the nation when he committed to Georgia. He was a two-year starter for the Bulldogs and declared for the 2023 NFL Draft after his senior season. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to DE Samson Ebukam.

During his four-year college career, Smith recorded 110 total tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, one recovery, one interception and three pass deflections in 30 career games. 

The No. 30 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $13,048,289 contract that includes a $6,489,664 signing bonus and will carry a $2,372,416 cap figure for the 2023 season.

31. Kansas City Chiefs: Felix Anudike-Uzomah ED Kansas State

Anudike-Uzomah, 21, was a two-year starter at Kansas State, earning first-team All-Big 12 as a sophomore and second-team All-American plus Big 12 defensive player of the year as a junior. He declared for the 2023 NFL Draft after his junior season. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Cowboys DE Dante Fowler.

During his three-year college career, Anudike-Uzomah appeared in 33 games and made 27 starts. He recorded 100 total tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles and one interception. 

The No. 31 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $12,750,991 contract that includes a $6,273,448 signing bonus and will carry a $2,318,362 cap figure for the 2023 season.

 

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