2023-04-28 03:58:43
The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft took place last night. TOUCHDOWN24 has collected all the first round picks for you.
1) Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young (QB, Alabama)
No surprise at the number one pick. The Carolina Panthers confirm what has long been speculated and get their quarterback in Bryce Young from Alabama University.
2) Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud (QB, Ohio State)
With that, Houston buries any rumors that they might not pick a quarterback. They pick Ohio State’s CJ Stroud, who has been traded as the number one pick at times.
3) Houston Texans: Will Anderson Jr. (EDGE, Alabama)
The first trade of the evening! The Texans trade their #12 pick and more draft capital to the Arizona Cardinals for another draft. You pick what might be the best defensive player in the draft. Texans blockbuster move!
4) Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson (QB, Florida)
The Colts are going for a quarterback – unsurprisingly. However, they go for the diamond in the rough, the X-factor in the draft. Richardson drew particular attention to himself at the Combine and is considered the quarterback with the greatest potential. The only thing that is uncertain is whether he can transfer this from college to the NFL.
5) Seattle Seahawks: Devon Witherspoon (CB, Illinois)
Quite surprising. Contrary to various mocks, the Seahawks do not opt for a defensive tackle or pass rusher, but for what is probably the most complete cornerback of the year. Important reinforcement for the secondary.
6) Arizona Cardinals: Paris Johnson Jr. (OT, Ohio State)
The Cardinals trade back up and trade places with the Detroit Lions. They get a much-needed reinforcement for the offensive line and still go out of the first round with an additional first-round pick next year. Strong.
7) Las Vegas Raiders: Tyree Wilson (EDGE, Texas Tech)
The logical pick for an obvious need. Wilson brings unique physical abilities and has the potential to be the best pass rusher of the year. It was to be expected that it wouldn’t be long before the massive pass rusher went off the board.
8) Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson (RB, Texas)
Here, too, the rumor mill had spoiled the pick in advance. The Falcons are drafting an offense gun for the third year in a row, following Kyle Pitts and Drake London. That also means: You rely on the development of Quarterback Desmond Ridder. Interesting.
9) Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Carter (DT, Georgia)
Wow! The Eagles took advantage of the opportunity to trade with the Chicago Bears and snap up Jalen Carter. In Dallas, New York and Washington, one should shake their heads in disbelief that Carter fell into the lap of last year’s Super Bowl participant.
10) Chicago Bears: Darnell Wright (OT, Tennessee)
The Bears provide quarterback Justin Fields with the protection he needs on the offensive line. Unlikely that they would have chosen differently in ninth place. In this respect, they got their dream player and additional draft picks on top of that.
11) Tennessee Titans: Peter Skoronski (OT, Northwestern)
And on we go with the offensive linemen. Tennessee defies the mocks, does without a quarterback and instead strengthens the protection for the quarterbacks in the squad, Ryan Tannehill or Malik Willis. Also means Will Levis is still in the Green Room.
12) Detroit Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Alabama)
The Lions compensate for the departure of Jamaal Williams with the second-best running back in the draft. Still a questionable pick given Detroit’s roster of D’Andre Swift and David Montgomery.
13) Green Bay Packers: Lukas Van Ness (EDGE, Iowa)
Even without Aaron Rodgers, the Packers are sticking to old traditions and investing their first-round pick in defense. No help for Jordan Love, but a very good pick for the defensive line and pass rush.
14) Pittsburgh Steelers: Broderick Jones (OT, Georgia)
The Steelers broker a trade with the New England Patriots. This puts them in front of the New York Jets and steals New York’s likely pick: offensive tackle Broderick Jones.
15) New York Jets: Will McDonald IV (EDGE, Iowa St.)
The Jets react and reinforce the defensive line. It’s a little surprising that McDonald was chosen, but the strong physique and flexibility fit head coach Robert Saleh’s scheme.
16) Washington Commanders: Emmanuel Forbes (CB, Mississippi St.)
Want Levis? No, he’s still in the Green Room. The Commanders boost their secondary and pick cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. This also keeps Christian Gonzalez and Joey Porter Jr. on the board.
17) New England Patriots: Christian Gonzalez (CB, Oregon)
Gonzalez falls and ends up with the Patriots. A constellation that fits well on paper. New England is getting a young, high-ceilinged cornerback that’s versatile. Just a Belichick pick.
18) Detroit Lions: Jack Campbell (LB, Iowa)
The Lions surprise with their second first-round pick and choose one of the most promising linebackers of the year. If the tape is to be believed, Campbell fits the profile of a team coached by Dan Campbell — and it’s not just because of the last name.
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Calijah Kancey (DT, Pittsburgh)
Not a spectacular pick, but one that makes sense in many ways. Kancey is bolstering a defensive line at Tampa Bay that struggled badly once morest the running game last season.
20) Seattle Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, Ohio State)
The first wide receiver goes off the board at position 20. So Seattle uses the two first-round picks for a cornerback and a wide receiver. Strong yield. Smith-Njigba and Metcalf? Quarterback Geno Smith should like that.
21) Los Angeles Chargers: Quentin Johnston (WR, TCU)
Will the hunt for the wide receivers begin? The Chargers follow suit and reinforce their receiving core with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams in the form of another deep threat.
22) Baltimore Ravens: Zay Flowers (WR, Boston College)
No trade for DeAndre Hopkins it seems. At least not for this year’s first round pick. Nevertheless, Lamar Jackson, in addition to his contract extension, gets a new allusion station for the coming years.
23) Minnesota Vikings: Jordan Addison (WR, USC)
And it continues with the wide receivers. The Vikings forego other needs and get another weapon for Kirk Cousins. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, the new receiver duo in Minnesota.
24) New York Giants: Deonte Banks (CB, Maryland)
The Giants respond to the Vikings’ pick and trade places with the Jacksonville Jaguars. A precaution to prevent another team from trading in front of them? In any case, the choice falls on Deonte Banks, not – as many would have guessed – on Joey Porter Jr.
25) Buffalo Bills: Dalton Kincaid (TE, Utah)
Now the Bills are reacting, too, threading a trade with the Jaguars and putting themselves ahead of the Dallas Cowboys, who themselves had their eye on Kincaid. That’s how he ends up in Buffalo. And Dallas?
26) Dallas Cowboys: Mazi Smith (DT, Michigan)
Dallas strengthens the defensive line with a nose tackle. No Nolan Smith, none of the available tight ends. Not the direction many would have suspected, but not an unreasonable pick by the Cowboys either.
27) Jacksonville Jaguars: Anton Harrison (OT, Oklahoma)
After trading first with the Giants and then the Bills, the Jaguars finally deliver their first-round pick. With the potential suspension threatening Offensive Tackle XX, Jacksonville is leaning forward. It never hurts to surround your quarterback with enough protection.
28) Cincinnati Bengals: Myles Murphy (EDGE, Clemson)
The Bengals boost the pass rush and land a real steal at the end of the first round. Murphy is a raw prospect, but his upside got him off the board far earlier in many mock drafts.
29) New Orleans Saints: Bryan Bresee (DT, Clemson)
And there she goes, the final option for Will Levis to get drafted in round one. The Saints don’t opt for Nolan Smith, a tight end, or a quarterback, but rather for a defensive line reinforcement.
30) Philadelphia Eagles: Nolan Smith (EDGE, Georgia)
Unbelievable. First, the Eagles secure Jalen Carter because he almost falls at their feet in ninth place. Now it doesn’t even take a trade for Nolan Smith to end up with Philadelphia. That it was still available at position 30 is more than surprising. The Eagles should be happy.
Kansas City Chiefs: Felix Anudike-Uzomah (EDGE, Kansas St.)
The last pick traditionally belongs to the Super Bowl champion. Kansas State University’s Edgerusher is announced to frenetic cheers. The Chiefs strengthen the pass rush with the pick and secure the cheers of the many fans.
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