Round 1
1. Panthers (via Texans): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
2. Bears: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
3. Cardinals: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
4. Colts: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
5. Eagles (via Saints): Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
6. Lions: Peter Skoronoski, OT, Northwestern
7. Raiders: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
8. Falcons: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
9. Broncos: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
10. Browns: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA
11. Titans: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
12. Texans (via Panthers): Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
13. Jets: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
14. Patriots: Henry To’oTo’o, LB, Tennessee
15. Packers: Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame
16. Chiefs: Nolan Smith, LB, Georgia
17. Commanders: Derick Hall, EDGE, Auburn
18. Vikings: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
19. Buccaneers: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
20. Seahawks: Drew Sanders, EDGE, Arkansas
21. 49ers: Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State
22. Dolphins (via Bills): Jaheim Oatis, DL, Alabama
23. Giants: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
24. Jaguars: Walter Nolen, DT, Texas A&M
25. Chargers: Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL, Northwestern
26. Rams: Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
27. Ravens: Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina
28. Bills (via Dolphins): Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
29. Bengals: Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama
30. Saints (via Eagles): Bucky Irving, RB, Clemson
31. Cowboys: Cameron Young, DL, Mississippi State
32. Steelers: Daniel Scott, DL, California
Major Trade Alters Draft Order
The NFL draft order was shaken up on Tuesday when the Houston Texans traded the No. 1 overall pick to the Carolina Panthers for a package of picks that included the No. 9 overall pick, a future first-round pick, and a future second-round pick.
The move was a surprise, as many expected the Texans to select Bryce Young with the top pick. However, the Panthers reportedly offered a package that was too good to pass up, and the Texans decided to move down and add more draft capital.
The trade has a major impact on the draft order, as it moves the Panthers up to the No. 1 spot and drops the Texans down to No. 9. It also gives the Panthers a chance to select Young, who is considered the best quarterback prospect in the draft.
Quarterbacks Soar
The trade also has a major impact on the quarterback market, as it moves Young to the top of the draft board and puts pressure on the other quarterback prospects.
C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, and Will Levis are all expected to be selected in the top 10, and they will all be looking to prove that they are worthy of being the next franchise quarterback.
The quarterback position is the most important position in football, and the draft order will be heavily influenced by the teams that are looking for a franchise quarterback.
Panthers Get Their QB
The Panthers have been searching for a franchise quarterback for years, and they believe they have found him in Young.
Young is a 6-foot-0, 194-pound quarterback who has all the tools to be a successful NFL quarterback. He has a strong arm, good accuracy, and the ability to make plays with his legs.
Young is also a leader and a winner. He led Alabama to the national championship game as a freshman and was a Heisman Trophy finalist as a sophomore.
The Panthers are hoping that Young can be the franchise quarterback they have been searching for.
Bears Get Their QB
The Bears have also been searching for a franchise quarterback, and they believe they have found him in Stroud.
Stroud is a 6-foot-3, 215-pound quarterback who has a prototypical NFL frame. He has a strong arm, good accuracy, and the ability to make plays with his legs.
Stroud is also a leader and a winner. He led Ohio State to the College Football Playoff as a sophomore and was a Heisman Trophy finalist as a junior.
The Bears are hoping that Stroud can be the franchise quarterback they have been searching for.
Other QBs to Watch
These are just a few of the other quarterback prospects who could be selected in the first round of the draft.
The quarterback position is the most important position in football, and the draft order will be heavily influenced by the teams that are looking for a franchise quarterback.
Kind regards, Jim Brown.
