Who’s going No. 1 in the 2023 NFL Draft when the first round kicks off Thursday night? It depends what day it is, and who you ask. Alabama’s Bryce Young has been the most consistent favorite to be the Panthers‘ choice among top quarterback prospects. But Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud has taken turns as the top dog as well. Just this week, Kentucky’s Will Levis also surged back into the picture as a darling of bettors; he’s now the second-most likely to be Carolina’s pick, per Caesars Sportsbook.
Is this unusual? Aren’t we supposed to have a firm grasp on the top pick in the entire draft, especially after the months-long pre-draft process? Turns out this is far from the first time — even in recent memory — that the draft has approached without total clarity regarding the No. 1 selection. Here’s a look at some of the most mysterious or surprising scenarios of the last 20 years:
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Author: Cody Benjamin
April 25, 2023 | 6:04 pm