Now that the dust has settled on free agency, and the Carolina Panthers have acquired the 2023 NFL Draft’s top overall pick, all 32 NFL teams’ draft boards have begun to have more clarity. Here’s an updated projection for the first round, which will occur on April 27.
Surprise: edge rusher, quarterback, cornerback and offensive tackle are the most desired positions early in the mock draft below. However, the quarterback spot, the most important position in sports, dominated early with three flying off the board within the first four picks.
Mock draft positional breakdown
| Position | Players Selected |
|---|---|
Edge rusher | 6 |
Cornerback | 4 |
Quarterback | 4 |
Offensive tackle | 4 |
Wide Receiver | 4 |
Defensive linemen | 3 |
Interior offensive linemen | 2 |
Tight Ends | 2 |
Running back | 1 |
Safety | 1 |
Keep reading to see all the first-round selections, and remember: There are only 31 picks in this mock draft because the Dolphins were stripped of their first-round pick due to tampering.
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Author: Garrett Podell
April 10, 2023 | 3:19 pm
