2023 NFL Draft prop bets: First overall pick, first QB drafted, first defensive player drafted and more

The 2023 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and this annual initiation of college players has evolved into a legitimate gambling event for fans. There are plenty of ways to bet the NFL Draft. There are specific odds for specific picks, props for the first player selected at a particular position and Over/Unders for a player’s draft position.

As of now, not all of these options are available at sportsbooks, but they will be over the next few weeks. Below, we will list and break down the current draft props available at Caesars Sportsbook. This is how the draft will play out, according to oddsmakers.

First overall pick

It’s understood the Carolina Panthers traded up to No. 1 overall to select a quarterback, which is why the top four signal-callers have the shortest odds. When the Panthers made their trade with the Chicago Bears, Stroud’s odds to be selected first overall immediately shot up to No. 1. Weeks later, he still remains the heavy favorite.

At the same time, you could easily make arguments to place fliers on Young and Richardson — especially the latter, who is currently +850. The Florida product is raw, but he sure is enticing. He’s drawn some comparisons to Cam Newton, who the Panthers selected the last time they held the No. 1 overall pick.

Second overall pick

The Houston Texans hold the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, and they will likely take a quarterback as well. Most believe they will take who many perceive to be the top signal-caller in this class if Stroud goes at No. 1, and that’s Alabama’s Bryce Young. While his size is the main question mark when it comes to him as a prospect, you can’t ignore the on-field success he’s had. Young’s 79 passing touchdowns over the last two seasons are the most in a two-year span in SEC history.

First drafted wide receiver 

The favorite for this prop used to be Johnston, but now, Smith-Njigba has taken over. It’s interesting, as the Ohio State product played in just three games last season due to injury, but we are still drooling over his 2021 campaign. In 13 games played, Smith-Njigba set…