The NFL Draft is becoming as popular as a betting event as it is an NFL event of the spring and once again, you can find a whole host of NFL Draft 2023 markets to bet on with bet365 Sport.
That includes betting on who will be the number 1 overall pick in the draft as well as who will be the first quarterback and first wide receiver drafted out of numerous options available for both positions.
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Letโs begin though with a quick review of when and where the 2023 NFL Draft will take place, before we give you the current 31 Draft Picks that will be made in the first round by NFL Teams.
Then we will give you our top ten prospects, as well as where they are a good fit based on the needs of the teams in this yearโs draft.
The Miami Dolphins (scheduled to pick 21st based on their record this season) forfeited their first round pick this year due to a penalty imposed by the NFL meaning that only 31 teams will pick in the first round.
Teams shown in italics have traded away their pick to the team shown in bold.
The Houston Texans (2nd & 10th), Seattle Seahawks (5th & 20th), Detroit Lions (6th & 18th), Philadelphia Eagles (10th & 30th) all have two picks in the first round this year.
The Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams all do not have a first round pick this year.
There is expectation that we could see a number of teams trading up, or down, the first round to acquire the player available that best fits their need with teams like the Texans, Colts, Panthers, Falcons and Raiders all linked with a draft day deal with one or more teams.
So who are the top ten draft picks for 2023 and where would they fit in the NFL at present?
Thereโs debate about whether Young or Stroud are the best prospect at QB in the draft, while some prefer Kentuckyโs Will Levis. However, Young is a great fit for either the Texans or Colts, who pick high up in the draft and who may trade with the Bears in order to get their signal caller.
Best Fit โ 1. Houston Texans, 2. Indianapolis Colts, 3. Carolina Panthers
An outstanding signal caller and an NFL calibre option that will certainly be on the radar of every QB-needy team at the top of the draft, whoever out of the Colts or Texans donโt get Young, expect them to pick up Stroud with the second pick of the draft.
Best Fit โ 1. Indianapolis Colts, 2. Houston Texans, 3. Carolina Panthers
Perhaps the best and most NFL-ready player in the draft and part of the hugely successful Georgia Bulldogs defense, Carter would have been an early first round pick had he been in the draft this year. Good enough to go number 1 if the Bears decide to pick there, but I think they could trade back perhaps even to number 4 which means an opportunity for Arizona.
Best Fit โ 1. Chicago Bears, 2. Arizona Cardinals, 3. Las Vegas Raiders
Pass Rush experts are always high on most teams draft boards and Alabamaโs Will Anderson Jr. is arguably the best prospect in that area of the team. Fast, powerful he will be a big upgrade to someoneโs defense when he is taken somewhere in the top five.
Best Fit โ 1. Chicago Bears, 2. Arizona Cardinals, 3. Seattle Seahawks
There are many who believe that Levis is the best prospect QB in this draft and with so many teams in dire need of a signal caller to be the head of the franchise going forward, I think Levis talents will be in high demand and I can see a team trading up to pick him up early in the draft.
Best Fit โ 1. Las Vegas Raiders, 2. Carolina Panthers, 3. New Orleans Saints
Arguably the best offensive tackle in the draft will be appealing to many teams in dire need of help on the offensive line. There are enough needy teams drafting around this point to ensure that Johnson Jr. is early off the board.
Best Fit โ 1. Las Vegas Raiders, 2. Atlanta Falcons, 3. Tennessee Titans
A big powerful edge rusher is exactly the sort of player a number of teams around the 7th pick in the draft need. Wilson certainly is that and his big body, power and sack threat would make him an obvious pick for a number of teams.
Best Fit โ 1. Seattle Seahawks, 2. Atlanta Falcons. 3. New Orleans Saints
Thereโs not too many corners in the top ten of most draft boards, but Christian Gonzalez from Oregon is one of them that does feature in a great many. Powerful, quick, with great hands, he will be a day one starter in the secondary when drafted.
Best Fit โ 1. Detroit Lions, 2. Tennessee Titans, 3. Houston Texans
Robinson will probably go just inside the top ten, but much depends on the Philadelphia Eagles and what they elect to do with their out of contract trio of running backs Miles Sanders, Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott. If they get rid of Sanders, Robinson is a perfect replacement.
Best Fit โ 1. Philadelphia Eagles, 2. Carolina Panthers, 3. Chicago Bears
Lots of talented players could go in the 10th position in the draft, but Clemsonโs Edge rusher Myles Murphy would suit a number of teams who are in need of a difference-maker on the edge when it comes to the pass rush.
Best Fit โ 1. Atlanta Falcons, 2. Houston Texans, 3. Chicago Bears
Check back nearer the draft for more information on who is topping the lists for each team.
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