2023 NFL Mock Draft: Three QBs off the board to start as Colts obtain No. 1 pick, Bucs make huge trade up

2023 NFL Mock Draft: Three QBs off the board to start as Colts obtain No. 1 pick, Bucs make huge trade up
2023 NFL Mock Draft: Three QBs off the board to start as Colts obtain No. 1 pick, Bucs make huge trade up

Round 1 - Pick 1

Ohio State • Jr • 6'3" / 218 lbs

Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st

Since Andrew Luck's retirement, the Colts have had little success turning to QBs nearing the end of their careers, and it's safe to assume that owner Jim Irsay will be looking for the team's next face of the franchise. Stroud has flown under the national-media radar all season but some NFL teams will tell you he'll be in the running for QB1, and his performance in the semifinal game vs. Georgia showed that he can beat you with his arm and his legs.

Round 1 - Pick 2

Alabama • Jr • 6'0" / 194 lbs

Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
1st

Bryce Young might be historically undersized by successful NFL QB standards, but we don't care. He's been that good for Alabama, dragging that team to victory just about every week. And he did it with none of the playmakers who made life so much easier for Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones in previous years.

Round 1 - Pick 3

Kentucky • Sr • 6'3" / 232 lbs

Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st

Tom Brady has re-retired and the Bucs currently have Kyle Trask under contract ... and that's it. This would be a bold move but if Tampa stays at No. 19, four QBs could already be off the board. Levis, who definitely looks the part, was plagued by injuries and poor play all fall. That said, NFL teams love how he projects to the next level but he'll be a controversial talking point in the coming months.

Round 1 - Pick 4

Alabama • Jr • 6'4" / 243 lbs

Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Will Anderson could very easily be the No. 1 pick in this draft but the Bears trade down and still land an elite pass rusher here.

Round 1 - Pick 5

Texas Tech • Sr • 6'6" / 275 lbs

Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
2nd

The more you watch of Wilson the more you love his game. Not only what he put on tape at Texas Tech but his upside 2-3 years down the road. He's long, has the frame to add weight if needed, and he's a dominant, high-motor pass rusher who can take over games.

Round 1 - Pick 6

Georgia • Jr • 6'3" / 300 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
2nd

The Lions use the first of two first-rounders to add arguably the best player in this draft. In related news: a defensive front that includes Carter and Aidan Hutchinson is a real problem for the rest of the NFC North.

Round 1 - Pick 7

Ohio State • Jr • 6'6" / 310 lbs

Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Paris Johnson, who played left tackle for the Buckeyes this season, also has experience on the interior; either way, he is a Day 1 starter.

Round 1 - Pick 8

Clemson • Jr • 6'5" / 275 lbs

Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
20th
POSITION RNK
4th

Murphy turned 21 in early January, and while we'd like to see him play with more consistency ... he just turned 21 in early January. He has all the physical tools you look for in an elite edge defender and it's easy to see him in a few years being dominant. And that, in large part, is what makes him such an interesting prospect.

Round 1 - Pick 9

Florida • Soph • 6'4" / 232 lbs

Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
4th

Richardson is one of the most exciting prospects in this class. The problem: he's short on experience, and while his physical tools are rare, the Panthers are in dire need of a starting QB right now. David Tepper could choose to go the free agency route (again), but that has been, shall we say, a crapshoot. At the end of the day, Carolina may have to move inside the top five if it's a quarterback it really wants with Day 1 starter potential.

Round 1 - Pick 10

Penn State • Jr • 6'2" / 194 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Porter is the prototypical big, physical cornerback who looks like he belongs in the NFL. He can sometimes get a little too handsy downfield, but he checks many of the boxes of what team's look for when drafting DBs.

Round 1 - Pick 11

USC • Jr • 6'0" / 175 lbs

Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
2nd

Addison isn't a big target, but he's one of the most dynamic players in the country who can line up anywhere. The Texans drafted their QB of the future first overall and now they give him an explosive playmaker here. The only question is whether Addison or Quentin Johnston will be WR1. Two different body types, two different playing styles, both dominant.

Round 1 - Pick 12

Northwestern • Jr • 6'4" / 315 lbs

Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
1st

Skoronski is solid and consistent, which are two of the best things you can say about an offensive lineman. The biggest issue he'll face during the pre-draft process will be arm length and whether his NFL future is at tackle or guard.

Round 1 - Pick 13

Florida • Jr • 6'5" / 347 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
26th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Torrence transferred from Louisiana and didn't miss a beat. He was dominant for Florida last fall, he was dominant during Senior Bowl practices, and if history is any guide, he'll be dominant in the NFL, too.

Round 1 - Pick 14

TCU • Jr • 6'4" / 215 lbs

Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
1st

Johnston's an above-the-rim playmaker whose athleticism and contested-catch abilities make him in the running for WR1. Mac Jones has a new offensive coordinator and now he gets a new downfield target.

Round 1 - Pick 15

Notre Dame • Jr • 6'4" / 265 lbs

Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Mayer is more Gronk than Kelce but that's not a bad thing. And in Green Bay he'll get plenty of chances, whether it's with Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, or the QB behind Door No. 3.

Round 1 - Pick 16

Illinois • Jr • 6'0" / 180 lbs

Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
1st

Witherspoon had a great season for the Illini and while there will be questions about his slight frame, you wouldn't know it to watch him play.

Round 1 - Pick 17

Oklahoma • Jr • 6'5" / 315 lbs

Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
3rd

There was some thought that Harrison might return to Oklahoma for an NIL deal that was too good to pass up but he's instead opted for the NFL. He's one of the top tackles in the class and now the question is whether he finds his way into Round 1 or goes early on Day 2.

Round 1 - Pick 18

Maryland • Jr • 6'2" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
201st
POSITION RNK
10th

Maryland teammate and fellow CB Jakorian Bennett got much of the buzz in the fall, but Deonte Banks put together the type of season that will land you in the top-50 conversation. He's a fluid athlete who is also a big, physical corner who can match up with NFL wide receivers.

Round 1 - Pick 19

Oregon • Soph • 6'2" / 201 lbs

Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
1st

Gonzalez, a Colorado transfer, is a big-time athlete who is still growing into the position. He has the size, strength and speed to line up against NFL wide receivers; he just needs to improve in run support.

Round 1 - Pick 20

Alabama • Jr • 6'0" / 193 lbs

Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
POSITION RNK
6th

Branch isn't the first name you hear about when the conversation turns to Alabama's defense, but maybe he should be. He's a sure tackler, can blitz off the edge, and is solid in coverage, and if Nick Saban trusts him, that's all you need to know about his NFL prospects.

Round 1 - Pick 21

Ohio State • Sr • 6'8" / 359 lbs

We'll see if Jones ultimately find his way into the first round, but it's hard to overlook just how dominant he was in one day of practice at the Senior Bowl. Yes, his footwork needs some fine-tuning but his huge frame, long arms and enormous wingspan more than make up for what he lacks in quickness. He's block-out-the-sun big, even when standing next to his offensive linemates.

Round 1 - Pick 22

Georgia • Soph • 6'2" / 210 lbs

Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
2nd

The Georgia-to-first-round pipeline continues. A year after five Bulldogs went in Round 1, expect a handful this time around too. Ringo is a long, physical corner who has matched up against some of the best players in the country.

Round 1 - Pick 23

Georgia Tech • Sr • 6'5" / 286 lbs

Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
45th
POSITION RNK
5th

White was another player who had a great week at the Senior Bowl, and NFL teams love his size (6-foot-4, 280 pounds) and his motor. He consistently wins at the line of scrimmage and is good against both the run and getting after the quarterback. He may eventually end up going early on Day 2 but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him slip into the first round.

Round 1 - Pick 24

Georgia • Soph • 6'4" / 310 lbs

Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
39th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Jones had had a strong '22 campaign for the Bulldogs, where he has faced some of the best defensive players in the country every day at practice for the last two years. He's not yet a finished product but he has the athleticism and strength to be a difference-maker when he puts it all together.

Round 1 - Pick 25

Ohio State • Jr • 6'1" / 200 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Jaxon Smith-Njigba barely saw the field during the 2022 season because of injuries, but he's still one of the top wideouts in the class. And with Daniel Jones about to get paid, the Giants might as well get him some more weapons.

Round 1 - Pick 26

South Carolina • Jr • 6'0" / 188 lbs

Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
55th
POSITION RNK
7th

The Cowboys need a WR but there will be depth at the position in later rounds. Instead, the team targets the defensive backfield. Smith is a first-round talent who can be a Day 1 contributor.

Round 1 - Pick 27

Oregon State • Jr • 6'6" / 250 lbs

Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
1st

Musgrave was getting some late-first/early Day-2 buzz down in Mobile, and while he didn't have a great week, it was certainly easy to see why teams like him. He missed most of '22 with an injury but he's well built, long, and has the athleticism to consistently separate from both safeties and linebackers. His blocking is a work in progress but he'll be a contributor in the passing game from Day 1.

Round 1 - Pick 28

Georgia • Jr • 6'7" / 270 lbs

Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
28th
POSITION RNK
4th

Washington is listed at 6-7, 265 pounds (he actually plays bigger than that), and while he's growing into his role as a receiver, he's essentially another offensive tackle when he's inline. The Bengals will only have one TE under contract after the season and Washington would serve the dual role of both receiver and blocker in Cincy's offense.

Round 1 - Pick 29

Tennessee • Jr • 6'0" / 185 lbs

Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
1st

Hyatt wasn't in the first-round

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