3 is a stunner – and for the player who was purportedly their preference at No. If taking Stroud was a surprise, the Texans moving back up to No. Texans (from Arizona Cardinals) – OLB/DE Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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He could be the man to stabilize a franchise that has essentially been in free fall for more than three years. He was spectacular in his final game for the Buckeyes, a 2023 College Football Playoff semifinal loss to Georgia, passing for 348 yards and four TDs against a Bulldogs defense that is almost NFL-caliber. Stroud (6-3, 214 pounds) is accurate (69.3% completion rate in college), productive (85 TD passes, 12 INTs, 182.4 passer rating over last two seasons) and athletic – but has been inclined to extend plays to throw rather than break the pocket, though admits he should probably tuck the ball and dash a bit more. A guy who feels like he should have won the last two Heismans is going to need every scintilla of his next-level passing ability in the pros given the Texans still have a lot of roster building ahead. Stroud's throwing session at the scouting combine was as impressive as any in recent years, backing up his assertion beforehand that, "(I) throw guys open, and that's something that I think is rare – because, at the league, dudes aren't wide open." That's probably going to be especially true in Houston following the trade of Brandin Cooks, given Texans WRs Robert Woods, Nico Collins and John Metchie III aren't exactly elite or swift relative to their position – and there's a legitimate argument to be made that Stroud had better pass catchers in Columbus the past two years. But they ultimately take the guy who will be expected to fill the gaping void created by Deshaun Watson's ugly departure. This selection had become an intense source of speculation in recent weeks when rumors began to circulate that Houston would pivot from the expectation of selecting a quarterback for a defender. Who has work to do?: These teams face critical picks on Day 2 of 2023 NFL draft 2. 1 pick for Young, it could take time to put impactful weaponry around him – particularly in the passing game. However for a team that's traded RB Christian McCaffrey and WR DJ Moore within the past six month, not to mention the draft assets sent to the Bears in order to obtain the No. (And, it's worth noting, Carolina GM Scott Fitterer was the Seahawks' director of college scouting when Wilson was drafted in 2012 and seems more than comfortable with Young's stature.)Īs poised at the podium as he was while reading the field from the Bama pocket, a lot to like about Young. Young is also highly mobile, though typically buys time to pass and does a nice job keeping his eyes downfield, often running as a last resort – a la peak Russell Wilson. He's accurate (66% completion rate in college) and his career 80-to-12 touchdown-to-interception ratio is indicative of solid decision-making. Young's Heisman-winning performance included 4,872 yards and 47 TDs through the air. Yet his experience in a pro-style offense and quick cycle time through his progressions are among the traits that distinguish him, perhaps akin to a minus-sized Joe Burrow. Young, the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, isn't the perfect prospect, his 5-10, 204-pound frame providing valid reason for concerns about his durability. He becomes the new face of a franchise that's been trying to fill (former point forward) Cam Newton's shoes for years. Carolina Panthers (from Chicago Bears) – QB Bryce Young, AlabamaĪs expected, they get their new point guard in Young, who has a basketball background and distributes the football in a similar manner. Picks that raised eyebrows: These NFL teams (including the Lions) make unexpected selections 2023 NFL draft tracker: First-round picks 1. ( Note: The Miami Dolphins, who were scheduled to select 21st, forfeited their pick for illegally tampering with QB Tom Brady and coach Sean Payton when they were under contract with other clubs.)īig board for Round 2: These are the best available players in NFL draft on Fridayįirst round's winners & losers: Eagles, Texans ace both picks. USA TODAY Sports will have the latest news, while analyzing each pick as it's made. The league's 88th annual "Player Selection Meeting" kicks off with an unusually large amount of mystery and intrigue, but the answers finally come to light starting Thursday night in Round 1. The 2023 NFL draft is live from Kansas City, Missouri, the Chiefs the league's first reigning Super Bowl champions to host the league's marquee offseason event in their backyard since it hit the road.
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