2023 NFL Draft: A Round-by-Round Breakdown
The First Round: Quarterbacks Dominate
The 2023 NFL Draft kicked off with a quarterback frenzy, as Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud went as the top two overall picks. The Carolina Panthers selected Young with the first pick, while the Houston Texans opted for Stroud with the second. Anthony Richardson and Caleb Williams rounded out the first round, going to the Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts, respectively.
Round 2: Defensive Dominance
The second round saw a shift towards defense, with the top three picks going to defensive players. The Philadelphia Eagles selected edge rusher Myles Murphy with the 31st overall pick, followed by the Minnesota Vikings selecting cornerback Devon Witherspoon at 32. The Jacksonville Jaguars then added edge rusher Nolan Smith with the 33rd overall pick.
Rounds 3-7: Building Teams from the Ground Up
The remaining rounds of the draft saw teams looking to fill holes in their rosters and add depth to their squads. Running backs, wide receivers, linebackers, and offensive linemen were among the most popular picks in the later rounds.
Notably, the Baltimore Ravens went on a wide receiver spree, selecting three wideouts in Rounds 3-4. The Buffalo Bills also made a move for a quarterback in Round 3, trading up to select Florida's Anthony Richardson.
Conclusion
The 2023 NFL Draft provided plenty of excitement and intrigue, with a mix of top-level talent and value picks throughout the seven rounds. Teams now have a better understanding of their rosters and can begin preparing for the upcoming season with their newly drafted additions.
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