Two Running Backs Go Early, No WRs Until 20th Pick: Recap of the 2023 NFL Draft First Round

In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers chose Alabama quarterback Bryce Young as the first overall pick, while the Houston Texans made an unexpected move by taking Ohio State QB CJ Stroud and Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr in quick succession after a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. The draft saw three quarterbacks taken among the first four picks, with the Indianapolis Colts selecting Florida’s Anthony Richardson fourth overall. The Texans also picked up Texans running back Bijan Robinson and linebacker Jahmyr Gibbs with the eighth and 12th picks, respectively. Surprisingly, no wide receivers were picked until Jaxon Smith-Njigba was selected by the Seattle Seahawks at 20th overall. The Cardinals drafted the first offensive lineman of the night, Ohio State’s Paris Johnson, with the sixth pick. Panthers owner David Tepper believes that Young gives them the best possibility to win Super Bowls, stating that he has the highest probability of winning Super Bowls. The annual three-day NFL Draft began in Kansas City amidst cheering fans, including Super Bowl champions Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Sky Sports will provide continued coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft, with a special review show and build-up to the second round.