The 2022 NFL regular season is now in the rearview mirror, which means the first 18 slots at the top of the 2023 NFL draft order are locked in for the moment.
Week 18 saw the Chicago Bears leap ahead of the Houston Texans for the No. 1 overall pick, while the Arizona Cardinals vaulted up to the No. 3 spot.
As the 14 playoff teams look ahead to the postseason, here’s an updated take on how the first round of this year’s draft could shake out:
*NOTE: The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick in next year’s draft as a result of the NFL’s investigation into tampering violations.
1. Chicago Bears
Will Anderson | EDGE | Alabama
2. Houston Texans
Bryce Young | QB | Alabama
3. Arizona Cardinals
Jalen Carter | DL | Georgia
4. Indianapolis Colts
C.J. Stroud | QB | Ohio State
5. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN)
Tyree Wilson | EDGE | Texas Tech
6. Detroit Lions (from LAR)
Bryan Bresee | DL | Clemson
7. Las Vegas Raiders
Will Levis | QB | Kentucky
8. Atlanta Falcons
Myles Murphy | EDGE | Clemson
9. Carolina Panthers
Anthony Richardson | QB | Florida
10. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)
Joey Porter Jr. | CB | Penn State
11. Tennessee Titans
Paris Johnson Jr. | OT | Ohio State
12. Houston Texans (from CLE)
Quentin Johnston | WR | TCU
13. New York Jets
Peter Skoronski | OT | Northwestern
14. New England Patriots
Cam Smith | CB | South Carolina
15. Green Bay Packers
Michael Mayer | TE | Notre Dame
16. Washington Commanders
Christian Gonzalez | CB | Oregon
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