A week out from the start of the 2022 NFL draft, it’s time to take a quick peek ahead at what might be on the board a year from now in the 2023 edition of the NFL’s selection process.
No, we’re not doing a mock draft. Consider this a watch list of players who currently project as some of the top returning collegiate talents. These players figure to be some of the contenders to fill the picks the Detroit Lions currently own in the 2023 NFL draft in Kansas City.
Note: Not listed in any order and not all players here project as first-round picks
C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
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Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
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Kelee Ringo, CB, Alabama
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Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
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Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh
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Dontay Demus, WR, Maryland
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Derick Hall, EDGE, Auburn
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Phil Jurkovec, QB, Boston College
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Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama
Zion Nelson, OT, Miami FL
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Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
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