

Weaknesses: Outlier in terms of size, good but not great natural arm talent, sometimes leaves pocket prematurelyīryce Young embodies the spirit of Yoda as he enters the professional ranks. Strengths: Creativity within and outside pocket, decision-making and ball placement, adept at finding passing lanes and adjusting arm angles, fearless despite small stature Any of the four you take at 1, people can't slam anyone for it."īleacher Report provided analysis and grades for every selection based on talent, fit and the team's decision-making process. You have four guys and they're all worthy of being the No. Honestly, this is as much intrigue and as much debate. "People think … the decision's made, or decision-makers aren't telling anyone," Colts owner Jim Irsay told ESPN's Stephen Holder. The surprises shouldn't have been that eye-opening considering how the league felt upon entering this year's event. Meanwhile, Levis surprisingly fell out of the first round altogether. The Indianapolis got their guy in Richardson. Ultimately, the Carolina Panthers chose Young. Stroud, Florida's Anthony Richardson and Kentucky's Will Levis-were all graded as first-round picks. The top four options-Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Unlike last year, the quarterbacks drove the conversation. Uncertainty reigned supreme as the 2023 NFL draft in Kansas City approached and, true to form, the first round was all over the place.
