The 2023 NFL Draft order has been released, giving football fans an idea of which teams will have the first shot at the top college prospects. The first round of the draft is always the most exciting, as teams try to secure the best talent to bolster their rosters. But the later rounds can also produce diamonds in the rough.
Here’s a breakdown of the full seven-round order:
Round 1:
- Detroit Lions
- Houston Texans
- New York Jets
- Carolina Panthers
- Atlanta Falcons
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans)
- Denver Broncos
- Washington Football Team
- Cleveland Browns
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New Orleans Saints
- Minnesota Vikings
- New York Giants
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Arizona Cardinals
- New England Patriots
- Seattle Seahawks
- Indianapolis Colts
- Baltimore Ravens
- Dallas Cowboys
- San Francisco 49ers
- Buffalo Bills
- Green Bay Packers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tennessee Titans
- Los Angeles Rams
- Jacksonville Jaguars (from Minnesota Vikings)
- Chicago Bears
Round 2: 33. Detroit Lions
- Houston Texans
- New York Jets
- Carolina Panthers
- Atlanta Falcons
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Houston Texans (from Miami Dolphins)
- Denver Broncos
- Washington Football Team
- Cleveland Browns
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New Orleans Saints
- Minnesota Vikings
- New York Giants
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Arizona Cardinals
- New England Patriots
- Seattle Seahawks
- Indianapolis Colts
- Baltimore Ravens
- Dallas Cowboys
- San Francisco 49ers
- Buffalo Bills
- Green Bay Packers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tennessee Titans
- Los Angeles Rams
- Chicago Bears
- Jacksonville Jaguars
The draft order is determined by a team’s record during the previous season, with the worst teams getting the earliest picks. However, teams can trade picks with each other, so the order can change leading up to the draft.
The draft is a crucial part of a team’s offseason, as it can be a way to acquire top-tier talent without having to pay top-tier prices. It’s also a way to replenish a team’s roster with younger, cheaper players who can contribute immediately or in the future.
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Some of the top prospects expected to be selected in the first round include quarterback J.T. Daniels from the University of Georgia, edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux from the University of Oregon, and wide receiver Chris Olave from Ohio State University.
But as history has shown, the later rounds can also produce impact players. Tom Brady, arguably the greatest quarterback of all time, was selected in the sixth round of the 2000 draft. So while the first round gets all the attention, teams will be looking for diamonds in the rough throughout the entire draft.
The 2023 NFL Draft will take place in late April, and teams will be hoping to hit on their selections and build a foundation for future success.
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