This is arguably the most dramatic week on the football calendar. On Thursday night, the NFL and college football worlds will become one during the 2023 NFL Draft, as the young stars from college graduate to the next level. The NFL draft is the most important event of the offseason when it comes to roster building, so teams will be aggressive, and maybe some misinformation is purposefully spread along the way.
It’s no secret you can’t trust everything you hear around this time of year. But at the same time, there are legitimate reports and legitimate developments coming to light too. What stories should we believe, and which ones should we ignore? That’s what we’re here to discuss, as we break down the biggest draft rumors and either buy or sell them.
All odds are via Caesars Sportsbook
Rumor: The Texans won’t take a QB at No. 2 overall
While this has been a rumor for about a month now, it’s picked up steam over the past couple weeks. In fact, NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah said these “whispers” have evolved into “roars.” You look at the odds in Vegas, and they agreed with these rumors for a moment. But now, a surprise quarterback is favored to be drafted No. 2 overall in Kentucky’s Will Levis.
The C.J. Stroud storyline has been fascinating to watch. To some, he’s the top quarterback in this class. At the very least, I thought he was a consensus top two quarterback. Does he deserve to be falling down mock draft boards? Who is the better pick between him and Levis? Or do you swing for Anthony Richardson’s high ceiling? The bottom line is that I believe the Texans need to take a quarterback at No. 2 overall.
If Houston passes on Stroud for example, then the Texans are stating that they believe either Davis Mills or the quarterback they grab later in the draft can be better than Stroud. It’s even more than that, though. The Texans are potentially gifting Stroud (or Levis) to the rival Indianapolis Colts at No. 4 overall. So you’re telling me the Texans are comfortable not only passing on a top quarterback, but also playing against him two times a year? That’s a big decision to make.
The Texans could trade out of the No. 2 spot if an eleventh-hour suitor emerges, but if they stay where they are, I say they draft a quarterback. Reports indicate no one knows what Nick Caserio is going to do, but I’m calling my shot.
Verdict: Sell
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