The 2023 quarterback class will be fascinating because of the different flavors provided at the position. Bryce Young is poised beyond his years, but doesn't possess traditional top-pick size or traits. Meanwhile, Will Levis and Anthony Richardson have issues with accuracy and decision-making yet are monster athletes with enormous arms. 

Then there's C.J. Stroud, who sits in the middle of those three prospects from skill and trait perspectives. 

In this mock, we get two trades inside the top 10 for passers. 

One other thing, and this is important: The draft order below is now the official order through pick No. 30. Picks No. 31 and 32 will be determined at Super Bowl LVII.

Let's get to the picks!

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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
  Mock Trade from Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 1
Kentucky • Soph • 6'4" / 229 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st
The Colts have been aggressive at quarterback of late, but the last two veteran quarterback acquisitions have flopped. It's time to get a youthful passer in Indianapolis, and Levis, while far from perfect, has No. 1 overall pick traits.
Round 1 - Pick 2
Alabama • Soph • 5'10" / 204 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st
The Texans upgrade the quarterback position in a big way with Young, who has all the improvisational brilliance to succeed in today's NFL.
Round 1 - Pick 3
Georgia • Soph • 6'3" / 314 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

1st
Carter is the ideal replacement for the retiring J.J. Watt. He's a long, hyper-athletic interior rusher who's disruptive on three downs.
Round 1 - Pick 4
Alabama • Soph • 6'4" / 243 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

2nd
Anderson gives me serious Khalil Mack vibes, which makes this perfect for the Bears, particularly after trading back. In the trade, the Bears get this pick, the Colts' selections in Round 2 and Round 4 along with a 2024 first-round pick and third-round pick plus a 2025 second-round choice.
  Mock Trade from Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 - Pick 5
Ohio State • Soph • 6'3" / 218 lbs

Projected Team

Carolina

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

1st
To get ahead of the Lions and Raiders, the Panthers make an assertive move with the Seahawks, who don't love how the board fell with Carter and Anderson off the board. Stroud is such a polished pocket passer.
Round 1 - Pick 6
Illinois • Soph • 6'0" / 185 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

3rd
Witherspoon looks like a supreme athlete, and his 2022 film was squeaky clean. He could ascend to the first cornerback off the board in this class.
Round 1 - Pick 7
Florida • Soph • 6'4" / 244 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

2nd
Richardson isn't exactly the type of quarterback Josh McDaniels has worked with in the past but it's time for the Raiders offense to evolve. Richardson has big-time abilities and can be scary good if those abilities are harnessed.
Round 1 - Pick 8
Texas Tech • Soph • 6'6" / 275 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

4th
Wilson is a long, athletic pass-rushing specialist. Music to the ears of GM Terry Fontenot.
  Mock Trade from Carolina Panthers
Round 1 - Pick 9
Clemson • Soph • 6'5" / 275 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

18th

POSITION RNK

3rd
Murphy is not a finished product. When he is, if he learns how to utilize his hands as weapons as a pass rusher, he can be an All-Pro type. The Seahawks adore freaky athletes. In the move back, the Seahawks get Carolina's second Round 2 pick (No. 62 overall) and a fourth-round selection.
Round 1 - Pick 10
Iowa • Soph • 6'5" / 272 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

31st

POSITION RNK

5th
Van Ness is going to be a major riser during the pre-draft process. He's long, plays with a non-stop motor and has pass-rush moves to go along with smooth athleticism. The Eagles have to reload along the defensive line.
Round 1 - Pick 11
Northwestern • Soph • 6'4" / 313 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

34th

POSITION RNK

4th
The Titans want to control the line of scrimmage and had problems doing that this season. Skoronski is one of the safer prospects in this class.
Round 1 - Pick 12
USC • Soph • 5'11" / 175 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

23rd

POSITION RNK

2nd
Addison can either learn lots from the similarly sized Brandin Cooks in Year 1, or act as his instant replacement. With Young and Addison, this is a quality first-round haul for Houston.
Round 1 - Pick 13
Ohio State • Soph • 6'6" / 313 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

2nd
Could the Jets be major players on the veteran QB market? I think they will. So for the draft, they build the offensive line with Johnson, a super-steady tackle prospect.
Round 1 - Pick 14
TCU • Soph • 6'4" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

1st
Yes, Bill Belichick dipping back into Round 1 wide receiver waters with the imposing, long-striding Johnston, who'll instantly be a threatening deep threat in the NFL.
Round 1 - Pick 15
Alabama • Soph • 6'0" / 203 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

3rd
Branch did everything on the back seven of Alabama's defense this past season. He'll be a welcomed addition to the Packers roster.
Round 1 - Pick 16
South Carolina • Soph • 6'1" / 180 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

22nd

POSITION RNK

1st
The Commanders have to get better play out of the outside cornerback position. Smith is a big, physical, dynamic athlete at the position.
Round 1 - Pick 17
Penn State • Soph • 6'2" / 194 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

26th

POSITION RNK

4th
Another Joey Porter in Pittsburgh. This one is a lanky, twitched-up perimeter corner who plays the ball well in the air.
Round 1 - Pick 18
Notre Dame • Soph • 6'4" / 265 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

1st
The Lions get an instant T.J. Hockenson replacement in Mayer, who joins a fun offense in Detroit.
Round 1 - Pick 19
Georgia • Soph • 6'5" / 311 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

21st

POSITION RNK

3rd
Jones isn't ready to be a high-caliber NFL blocker right now. He has to get stronger and play with better balance. His movement skills give him plenty of upside.
Round 1 - Pick 20
Clemson • Soph • 6'5" / 305 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

25th

POSITION RNK

3rd
He's not consistent, but Bresee's flashes are jaw-dropping. He's the big-body type the Seahawks need along their defensive line. Murphy and Bresee in Round 1 for Seattle would be fantastic for this team's future.
Round 1 - Pick 21
Tennessee • Soph • 6'0" / 185 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Chargers

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

1st
New offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will allow Justin Herbert to push the ball downfield more frequently than the QB did with Joe Lombardi. So it's time to get Herbert a serious vertical weapon. That's precisely what Hyatt is.
Round 1 - Pick 22
Oregon • Soph • 6'2" / 205 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

38th

POSITION RNK

1st
The Ravens add youth to their secondary with Gonzalez, whose film was super clean in 2022.
Round 1 - Pick 23
Pittsburgh • Soph • 6'1" / 281 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

24th

POSITION RNK

4th
Kancey's a smaller defensive tackle, but has major juice and a developed set of pass-rush moves. He's the type Minnesota needs on the interior.
Round 1 - Pick 24
Oklahoma • Soph • 6'5" / 315 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

32nd

POSITION RNK

6th
The Jaguars add to the offensive front to protect Trevor Lawrence. Harrison is a masher on the outside.
Round 1 - Pick 25
Ohio State • Soph • 6'0" / 197 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd
The Giants added in the trenches early in the 2022 draft. This time, they go receiver in Round 1. Smith-Njigba is a deceptive YAC type when healthy.
Round 1 - Pick 26
Arkansas • Soph • 6'5" / 234 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

29th

POSITION RNK

4th
The Cowboys could be extremely multiple with Sanders on the defense next to Micah Parsons. Sanders is a long, athletic off-ball/edge hybrid.
Round 1 - Pick 27
Mississippi State • Soph • 6'0" / 180 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

30th

POSITION RNK

5th
The Bengals dip into the defensive back well early in the draft again because Forbes is a big play waiting to happen at corner.
Round 1 - Pick 28
Western Michigan • Sr • 6'5" / 270 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

72nd

POSITION RNK

10th
With Marcus Davenport set for free agency and Cam Jordan the highest cap hit on the team in 2023, it's time for the Saints to reload at the edge rusher spot. Carter is a long, active, athletic defender.
Round 1 - Pick 29
Penn State • Soph • 5'10" / 212 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

42nd

POSITION RNK

8th
Washington, the Nittany Lions' leading receiver in 2022, adds a much-needed YAC weapon to Josh Allen's arsenal.
Round 1 - Pick 30
Kansas State • Soph • 6'4" / 255 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

47th

POSITION RNK

5th
The Chiefs again pick a late first-round edge in hopes of eliminating some pressure from Chris Jones on the inside.
Round 1 - Pick 31
Texas • Soph • 5'11" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

18th

POSITION RNK

2nd
Robinson running behind the league's best offensive line? Sounds like a blast for Philadelphia. Not so much for Eagles opponents.