2023 NFL Draft Analysis & Redraft Rankings
Complete analysis of 261 players • Career performance metrics • Team grades • Biggest busts & steals
Draft Class
261 players
Tracked in performance analysis
Class Performance
Below Average
Relative to draft position expectations
Top Position
RB
Running Back
Top Team
43% above expected
2023 Draft Order vs Redraft Rankings
Compare the original 2023 draft selections with career-based redraft rankings, and see which teams maximized their draft capital.
Original First Round
| Pick | Player | Redraft |
|---|---|---|
 | Bryce Young QB #1 | Alabama | Round 1-2↘ |
 | C.J. Stroud QB #2 | Ohio St. | Top 10- |
| Will Anderson LB #1 | Alabama | Top 10- |
 | Anthony Richardson QB #3 | Florida | Round 2-3↘ |
 | Devon Witherspoon DB #1 | Illinois | Top 10- |
 | Paris Johnson OL #1 | Ohio St. | Top 20↘ |
 | Tyree Wilson LB #2 | Texas Tech | Round 2-3↘ |
 | Bijan Robinson RB #1 | Texas | Top 10- |
 | Jalen Carter DE #1 | Georgia | Top 20↘ |
 | Darnell Wright OL #2 | Tennessee | Top 20↘ |
Redraft First Round
| Redraft | Player | Diff |
|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua WR #1 | BYU | +176 |
| Will Anderson LB #1 | Alabama | +1 |
| Bijan Robinson RB #1 | Texas | +5 |
 | Jahmyr Gibbs RB #2 | Alabama | +8 |
| Devon Witherspoon DB #1 | Illinois | - |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR #2 | Ohio St. | +14 |
 | De'Von Achane RB #3 | Texas A&M | +77 |
| Jack Campbell LB #2 | Iowa | +10 |
 | Zay Flowers WR #3 | Boston Col. | +13 |
| C.J. Stroud QB #1 | Ohio St. | -8 |
2023 Team Draft Grades
| Rank | Team | Capital | Value | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARProfile → 15 picks · Puka Nacua | 236 Rank #7 | 337 Rank #1 | +101 +43% vs. expected |
| DETProfile → 8 picks · Jahmyr Gibbs | 257 Rank #2 | 267 Rank #2 | +10 +4% vs. expected |
| MIAProfile → 4 picks · De'Von Achane | 77 Rank #32 | 81 Rank #17 | +4 +6% vs. expected |
| ATLProfile → 6 picks · Bijan Robinson | 159 Rank #18 | 160 Rank #6 | +1 +1% vs. expected |
| HOUProfile → 9 picks · Will Anderson | 242 Rank #6 | 233 Rank #4 | -9 -4% vs. expected |
| SEAProfile → 10 picks · Devon Witherspoon | 267 Rank #1 | 233 Rank #3 | -33 -13% vs. expected |
| BALProfile → 6 picks · Zay Flowers | 121 Rank #30 | 81 Rank #18 | -40 -33% vs. expected |
 | CINProfile → 8 picks · Chase Brown | 153 Rank #22 | 105 Rank #12 | -48 -32% vs. expected |
 | PITProfile → 7 picks · Nick Herbig | 185 Rank #13 | 136 Rank #10 | -49 -26% vs. expected |
| PHIProfile → 7 picks · Jalen Carter | 198 Rank #12 | 142 Rank #9 | -56 -28% vs. expected |
2023 Draft Investment Returns
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Complete Draft Results
Filter and explore all picks from the 2023 NFL Draft, with detailed performance metrics and redraft rankings.
Pick | Player | Redraft | Position | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce YoungLikely Bust QB #1 | Alabama | Round 2 | QB #2 out of 14 | 33.8 | |
| C.J. Stroud #10 Redraft QB #2 | Ohio St. | Top 10 | QB #1 out of 14 | 62.5 | |
| Will Anderson #2 Redraft Likely Steal LB #1 | Alabama | Top 10 | LB #1 out of 25 | 90.5 | |
| Anthony RichardsonLikely Bust QB #3 | Florida | Round 4-5 | QB #8 out of 14 | 3.6 | |
| Devon Witherspoon #5 Redraft DB #1 | Illinois | Top 10 | DB #1 out of 50 | 77.6 | |
| Paris Johnson OL #1 | Ohio St. | Round 1 | OL #2 out of 43 | 44.5 | |
| Tyree WilsonLikely Bust LB #2 | Texas Tech | Round 4-5 | LB #17 out of 25 | 2.2 | |
| Bijan Robinson #3 Redraft Likely Steal RB #1 | Texas | Top 10 | RB #1 out of 18 | 82.3 | |
| Jalen Carter DE #1 | Georgia | Top 20 | DE #1 out of 36 | 52.8 | |
| Darnell Wright OL #2 | Tennessee | Top 20 | OL #1 out of 43 | 53.2 | |
 | Peter Skoronski OL #3 | Northwestern | Round 1 | OL #3 out of 43 | 36.5 | |
| Jahmyr Gibbs #4 Redraft Likely Steal RB #2 | Alabama | Top 10 | RB #2 out of 18 | 80.6 | |
 | Lukas Van NessLikely Bust DE #2 | Iowa | Round 3 | DE #9 out of 36 | 12.3 | |
| Broderick JonesLikely Bust OL #4 | Georgia | Round 4-5 | OL #27 out of 43 | 1.2 | |
 | Will McDonaldLikely Bust DE #3 | Iowa St. | Round 3 | DE #10 out of 36 | 12.0 | |
 | Emmanuel ForbesLikely Bust DB #2 | Mississippi St. | Round 6-7 | DB #49 out of 50 | -2.9 | |
 | Christian Gonzalez DB #3 | Oregon | Round 1 | DB #3 out of 50 | 43.4 | |
| Jack Campbell #8 Redraft LB #3 | Iowa | Top 10 | LB #2 out of 25 | 69.9 | |
 | Calijah KanceyLikely Bust DE #4 | Pittsburgh | Round 6-7 | DE #34 out of 36 | -3.3 | |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba #6 Redraft Likely Steal WR #1 | Ohio St. | Top 10 | WR #2 out of 33 | 75.9 | |
 | Quentin Johnston WR #2 | TCU | Round 2 | WR #13 out of 33 | 20.9 | |
| Zay Flowers #9 Redraft WR #3 | Boston Col. | Top 10 | WR #3 out of 33 | 67.3 | |
 | Jordan Addison WR #4 | USC | Round 1 | WR #9 out of 33 | 36.6 | |
 | Deonte BanksLikely Bust DB #4 | Maryland | Round 6-7 | DB #50 out of 50 | -3.3 | |
 | Dalton Kincaid TE #1 | Utah | Round 1 | TE #2 out of 15 | 40.1 | |
 | Mazi SmithLikely Bust DE #5 | Michigan | Round 6-7 | DE #36 out of 36 | -3.8 | |
 | Anton Harrison OL #5 | Oklahoma | Round 2 | OL #8 out of 43 | 25.8 | |
| Myles MurphyLikely Bust DE #6 | Clemson | Round 4-5 | DE #12 out of 36 | 7.3 | |
 | Bryan BreseeLikely Bust DT #1 | Clemson | Round 6-7 | DT #13 out of 13 | -3.5 | |
| Nolan Smith LB #4 | Georgia | Round 2 | LB #6 out of 25 | 32.3 | |
 | Felix Anudike-UzomahLikely Bust DE #7 | Kansas St. | Round 4-5 | DE #15 out of 36 | 2.6 | |
| Joey Porter Jr. DB #5 | Penn St. | Round 2 | DB #10 out of 50 | 17.6 | |
| Will LevisLikely Bust QB #4 | Kentucky | Round 4-5 | QB #5 out of 14 | 4.0 | |
| Sam LaPorta TE #2 | Iowa | Top 20 | TE #1 out of 15 | 53.3 | |
| Michael MayerLikely Bust TE #3 | Notre Dame | Round 3 | TE #6 out of 15 | 7.9 | |
| Steve Avila OL #6 | TCU | Round 2 | OL #4 out of 43 | 31.6 | |
| Derick Hall DE #8 | Auburn | Round 3 | DE #7 out of 36 | 14.3 | |
| Matthew Bergeron OL #7 | Syracuse | Round 2 | OL #7 out of 43 | 28.6 | |
| Jonathan MingoLikely Bust WR #5 | Mississippi | Round 6-7 | WR #33 out of 33 | -2.7 | |
| Isaiah FoskeyLikely Bust DE #9 | Notre Dame | Round 6-7 | DE #26 out of 36 | -2.2 | |
| BJ OjulariLikely Bust DE #10 | LSU | Round 4-5 | DE #18 out of 36 | 0.2 | |
| Luke MusgraveLikely Bust TE #4 | Oregon St. | Round 3 | TE #7 out of 15 | 7.6 | |
| Joe Tippmann OL #8 | Wisconsin | Round 2 | OL #6 out of 43 | 29.5 | |
| Julius BrentsLikely Bust DB #6 | Kansas St. | Round 4-5 | DB #27 out of 50 | 4.2 | |
| Brian BranchLikely Steal DB #7 | Alabama | Top 20 | DB #2 out of 50 | 61.9 | |
| Keion White DE #11 | Georgia Tech | Round 2 | DE #6 out of 36 | 21.3 | |
| Quan MartinLikely Bust DB #8 | Illinois | Round 4-5 | DB #24 out of 50 | 5.5 | |
| Cody Mauch OL #9 | North Dakota St. | Round 3 | OL #11 out of 43 | 15.6 | |
| Keeanu Benton DT #2 | Wisconsin | Round 2 | DT #2 out of 13 | 34.8 | |
| Jayden Reed WR #6 | Michigan St. | Round 2 | WR #11 out of 33 | 35.3 | |
| Cam SmithLikely Bust DB #9 | South Carolina | Round 4-5 | DB #41 out of 50 | 0.6 | |
| Zach Charbonnet RB #3 | UCLA | Top 20 | RB #4 out of 18 | 49.2 | |
| Gervon Dexter DE #12 | Florida | Round 3 | DE #8 out of 36 | 12.7 | |
| Tuli Tuipulotu DE #13 | USC | Round 2 | DE #4 out of 36 | 30.7 | |
| Rashee RiceLikely Steal WR #7 | SMU | Top 20 | WR #4 out of 33 | 55.5 | |
| Tyrique Stevenson DB #10 | Miami (FL) | Round 3 | DB #16 out of 50 | 13.1 | |
| John Michael SchmitzLikely Bust OL #10 | Minnesota | Round 6-7 | OL #32 out of 43 | -1.2 | |
| Luke SchoonmakerLikely Bust TE #5 | Michigan | Round 6-7 | TE #15 out of 15 | -2.3 | |
| O'Cyrus TorrenceLikely Bust OL #11 | Florida | Round 4-5 | OL #23 out of 43 | 3.2 | |
| DJ Turner DB #11 | Michigan | Round 2 | DB #8 out of 50 | 23.4 | |
| Brenton Strange TE #6 | Penn St. | Round 2 | TE #3 out of 15 | 30.3 | |
| Juice ScruggsLikely Bust OL #12 | Penn St. | Round 6-7 | OL #35 out of 43 | -1.8 | |
 | Marvin Mims WR #8 | Oklahoma | Round 3 | WR #16 out of 33 | 12.7 | |
| Zacch PickensLikely Bust DE #14 | South Carolina | Round 6-7 | DE #31 out of 36 | -2.6 | |
| Tyler Steen OL #13 | Alabama | Round 2 | OL #9 out of 43 | 17.9 | |
| Sydney Brown DB #12 | Illinois | Round 4-5 | DB #25 out of 50 | 5.2 | |
| Drew SandersLikely Bust LB #5 | Arkansas | Round 6-7 | LB #23 out of 25 | -2.0 | |
| Hendon Hooker QB #5 | Tennessee | Round 4-5 | QB #9 out of 14 | 2.3 | |
| Tank Dell WR #9 | Houston | Round 1 | WR #6 out of 33 | 42.5 | |
| Byron YoungLikely Bust DE #16 | Alabama | Round 6-7 | DE #29 out of 36 | -2.4 | |
| Byron YoungLikely Bust DE #15 | Alabama | Top 20 | DE #30 out of 36 | -2.4 | |
| Kendre Miller RB #4 | TCU | Round 3 | RB #10 out of 18 | 9.3 | |
| Garrett Williams DB #13 | Syracuse | Round 2 | DB #5 out of 50 | 35.4 | |
| Jalin HyattLikely Bust WR #10 | Tennessee | Round 6-7 | WR #32 out of 33 | -2.3 | |
 | Cedric Tillman WR #11 | Tennessee | Round 4-5 | WR #24 out of 33 | 1.9 | |
| Zach Harrison DE #17 | Ohio St. | Round 3 | DE #11 out of 36 | 10.8 | |
| Marte Mapu DB #14 | Sacramento St. | Round 3 | DB #17 out of 50 | 13.1 | |
| Byron Young LB #7 | Tennessee | Round 6-7 | LB #4 out of 25 | 45.2 | |
| Byron Young LB #6 | Tennessee | Top 20 | LB #5 out of 25 | 45.2 | |
| Tucker Kraft TE #7 | South Dakota St. | Round 2 | TE #4 out of 15 | 27.1 | |
| Josh DownsLikely Steal WR #12 | North Carolina | Top 20 | WR #5 out of 33 | 54.5 | |
| DJ Johnson LB #8 | Oregon | Round 6-7 | LB #22 out of 25 | -1.9 | |
| Tyjae Spears RB #5 | Tulane | Round 2 | RB #6 out of 18 | 35.3 | |
| YaYa Diaby DE #18 | Louisville | Round 1 | DE #2 out of 36 | 39.7 | |
| Riley Moss DB #15 | Iowa | Round 4-5 | DB #22 out of 50 | 5.9 | |
| De'Von Achane #7 Redraft Likely Steal RB #6 | Texas A&M | Top 10 | RB #3 out of 18 | 72.1 | |
| Daiyan Henley LB #9 | Washington St. | Round 2 | LB #7 out of 25 | 25.1 | |
| Trenton Simpson LB #10 | Clemson | Round 2 | LB #8 out of 25 | 19.6 | |
 | Ji'Ayir Brown S #1 | Penn St. | Round 2 | S #1 out of 8 | 29.2 | |
| Tank Bigsby RB #7 | Auburn | Round 3 | RB #7 out of 18 | 13.7 | |
| Kobie TurnerLikely Steal DT #3 | Wake Forest | Top 20 | DT #1 out of 13 | 58.6 | |
| DeMarvion Overshown LB #11 | Texas | Round 3 | LB #10 out of 25 | 8.8 | |
| Dorian Williams LB #12 | Tulane | Round 4-5 | LB #13 out of 25 | 4.1 | |
| Wanya Morris OL #14 | Oklahoma | Round 6-7 | OL #39 out of 43 | -2.3 | |
| Darnell Washington TE #8 | Georgia | Round 2 | TE #5 out of 15 | 18.6 | |
| Michael Wilson WR #13 | Stanford | Round 1 | WR #8 out of 33 | 37.0 | |
| Jordan Battle DB #16 | Alabama | Round 2 | DB #9 out of 50 | 19.2 | |
| Brodric Martin DT #4 | Western Kentucky | Round 6-7 | DT #10 out of 13 | -1.7 | |
| Ricky Stromberg OL #15 | Arkansas | Round 4-5 | OL #29 out of 43 | 0.5 | |
| Siaki Ika DE #19 | Baylor | Round 6-7 | DE #33 out of 36 | -3.0 | |
| Jake Moody K #1 | Michigan | Round 4-5 | K #2 out of 3 | 2.2 | |
| Tre Tucker WR #14 | Cincinnati | Round 3 | WR #15 out of 33 | 15.3 | |
| Cameron Latu TE #9 | Alabama | Round 4-5 | TE #11 out of 15 | 1.2 | |
| Mekhi Blackmon DB #17 | USC | Round 4-5 | DB #31 out of 50 | 2.9 | |
| Nick Saldiveri OL #16 | Old Dominion | Round 6-7 | OL #30 out of 43 | -1.0 | |
| Jakorian Bennett DB #18 | Maryland | Round 6-7 | DB #48 out of 50 | -1.7 | |
| Kelee Ringo DB #19 | Georgia | Round 4-5 | DB #35 out of 50 | 2.2 | |
| Blake Freeland OL #17 | BYU | Round 6-7 | OL #36 out of 43 | -1.9 | |
| Jake Andrews OL #18 | Troy | Round 3 | OL #13 out of 43 | 8.2 | |
| Anthony Bradford OL #19 | LSU | Round 6-7 | OL #42 out of 43 | -3.3 | |
| Dylan Horton DE #20 | TCU | Round 4-5 | DE #17 out of 36 | 0.9 | |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore DE #21 | Northwestern | Round 6-7 | DE #32 out of 36 | -2.6 | |
| Dawand Jones OL #20 | Ohio St. | Round 4-5 | OL #17 out of 43 | 4.7 | |
| Chad Ryland K #2 | Maryland | Round 4-5 | K #1 out of 3 | 2.2 | |
| Clark Phillips DB #20 | Utah | Round 3 | DB #14 out of 50 | 13.7 | |
| Chandler Zavala OL #21 | North Carolina St. | Round 6-7 | OL #38 out of 43 | -2.2 | |
| Roschon Johnson RB #8 | Texas | Round 3 | RB #9 out of 18 | 10.6 | |
| Colby Wooden DE #22 | Auburn | Round 6-7 | DE #28 out of 36 | -2.4 | |
| Sidy Sow OL #22 | Eastern Michigan | Round 6-7 | OL #31 out of 43 | -1.1 | |
| Braeden Daniels OL #23 | Utah | Round 4-5 | OL #19 out of 43 | 4.3 | |
| Chamarri Conner DB #21 | Virginia Tech | Round 2 | DB #6 out of 50 | 28.3 | |
| Carter Warren OL #24 | Pittsburgh | Round 6-7 | OL #34 out of 43 | -1.7 | |
| Ventrell Miller LB #13 | Florida | Round 3 | LB #11 out of 25 | 8.2 | |
| Jon Gaines OL #25 | UCLA | Round 4-5 | OL #26 out of 43 | 1.9 | |
| Cameron Young DT #5 | Mississippi St. | Round 4-5 | DT #6 out of 13 | -0.1 | |
| Tavius Robinson DE #23 | Mississippi | Round 4-5 | DE #21 out of 36 | -0.8 | |
| Derius Davis WR #15 | TCU | Round 4-5 | WR #17 out of 33 | 6.5 | |
| Isaiah McGuire DE #24 | Missouri | Round 2 | DE #3 out of 36 | 32.8 | |
| Jake Haener QB #6 | Fresno St. | Round 6-7 | QB #14 out of 14 | -2.0 | |
| Stetson Bennett QB #7 | Georgia | Round 6-7 | QB #12 out of 14 | -1.5 | |
| Viliami Fehoko DE #25 | San Jose St. | Round 6-7 | DE #23 out of 36 | -1.2 | |
| Tyler Lacy DE #26 | Oklahoma St. | Round 6-7 | DE #27 out of 36 | -2.3 | |
| Charlie Jones WR #16 | Purdue | Round 4-5 | WR #25 out of 33 | 1.8 | |
| Nick HerbigLikely Steal LB #14 | Wisconsin | Top 20 | LB #3 out of 25 | 52.7 | |
| Tyler Scott WR #17 | Cincinnati | Round 6-7 | WR #30 out of 33 | -1.2 | |
| Jay Ward S #2 | LSU | Round 3 | S #2 out of 8 | 12.8 | |
| Aidan O'Connell QB #8 | Purdue | Round 2 | QB #3 out of 14 | 24.5 | |
| Yasir Abdullah LB #15 | Louisville | Round 4-5 | LB #14 out of 25 | 4.0 | |
| K.J. Henry DE #27 | Clemson | Round 4-5 | DE #13 out of 36 | 4.7 | |
| Darius Rush DB #22 | South Carolina | Round 4-5 | DB #39 out of 50 | 0.8 | |
| Clayton Tune QB #9 | Houston | Round 6-7 | QB #13 out of 14 | -1.5 | |
| Dorian Thompson-Robinson QB #10 | UCLA | Round 4-5 | QB #10 out of 14 | 0.3 | |
| Jaquelin Roy DT #6 | LSU | Round 6-7 | DT #7 out of 13 | -1.0 | |
| Cameron Mitchell DB #23 | Northwestern | Round 4-5 | DB #44 out of 50 | -0.7 | |
| Israel Abanikanda RB #9 | Pittsburgh | Round 4-5 | RB #12 out of 18 | 3.9 | |
| Atonio Mafi OL #26 | UCLA | Round 6-7 | OL #43 out of 43 | -3.3 | |
| Jammie Robinson DB #24 | Florida St. | Round 4-5 | DB #33 out of 50 | 2.4 | |
| Jordan Howden DB #25 | Minnesota | Round 2 | DB #7 out of 50 | 23.7 | |
| Josh Whyle TE #10 | Cincinnati | Round 4-5 | TE #9 out of 15 | 2.6 | |
| Noah Sewell LB #16 | Oregon | Round 6-7 | LB #24 out of 25 | -2.1 | |
| Sean Clifford QB #11 | Penn St. | Round 4-5 | QB #7 out of 14 | 3.8 | |
| Justin Shorter WR #18 | Florida | Round 4-5 | WR #27 out of 33 | 0.0 | |
| Mike Morris DE #28 | Michigan | Round 4-5 | DE #14 out of 36 | 4.1 | |
| Colby Sorsdal OL #27 | William & Mary | Round 6-7 | OL #37 out of 43 | -2.0 | |
| SirVocea Dennis LB #17 | Pittsburgh | Round 6-7 | LB #25 out of 25 | -2.3 | |
| Olusegun Oluwatimi OL #28 | Michigan | Round 4-5 | OL #18 out of 43 | 4.3 | |
| Darrell Luter DB #26 | South Alabama | Round 4-5 | DB #36 out of 50 | 1.5 | |
| Jordan McFadden OL #29 | Clemson | Round 3 | OL #14 out of 43 | 8.0 | |
| Kyu Blu Kelly DB #27 | Stanford | Round 6-7 | DB #47 out of 50 | -1.6 | |
| Daniel Scott S #3 | California | Round 4-5 | S #4 out of 8 | 4.6 | |
| Dontayvion WicksLikely Steal WR #19 | Virginia | Round 1 | WR #10 out of 33 | 35.6 | |
| Antonio JohnsonLikely Steal DB #28 | Texas A&M | Round 1 | DB #4 out of 50 | 39.1 | |
| Nick Hampton LB #18 | Appalachian St. | Round 4-5 | LB #16 out of 25 | 2.3 | |
| Will Mallory TE #11 | Miami (FL) | Round 4-5 | TE #8 out of 15 | 5.9 | |
| Chase BrownLikely Steal RB #10 | Illinois | Round 1 | RB #5 out of 18 | 44.3 | |
| Jaren Hall QB #12 | BYU | Round 4-5 | QB #6 out of 14 | 3.8 | |
| Terell Smith DB #29 | Minnesota | Round 3 | DB #11 out of 50 | 17.3 | |
| BJ Thompson DE #29 | S.F. Austin | Round 6-7 | DE #25 out of 36 | -1.6 | |
| Henry To'oTo'o LB #19 | Alabama | Round 2 | LB #9 out of 25 | 17.6 | |
| Owen Pappoe LB #20 | Auburn | Round 4-5 | LB #15 out of 25 | 2.9 | |
| Asim Richards OL #30 | North Carolina | Round 4-5 | OL #21 out of 43 | 3.9 | |
| Christopher Smith DB #30 | Georgia | Round 4-5 | DB #26 out of 50 | 5.0 | |
| Payne Durham TE #12 | Purdue | Round 4-5 | TE #10 out of 15 | 2.6 | |
| Eric Gray RB #11 | Oklahoma | Round 4-5 | RB #16 out of 18 | 0.1 | |
| Robert Beal LB #21 | Georgia | Round 6-7 | LB #20 out of 25 | -1.0 | |
| Warren McClendon OL #31 | Georgia | Round 2 | OL #5 out of 43 | 31.1 | |
| Davis Allen TE #13 | Clemson | Round 4-5 | TE #12 out of 15 | 0.8 | |
| Evan Hull RB #12 | Northwestern | Round 4-5 | RB #17 out of 18 | -0.5 | |
| Puka Nacua #1 Redraft Likely Steal WR #20 | BYU | Top 10 | WR #1 out of 33 | 103.9 | |
| Eric Scott DB #31 | Southern Miss | Round 6-7 | DB #46 out of 50 | -1.1 | |
| Karl Brooks DT #7 | Bowling Green | Round 3 | DT #3 out of 13 | 12.3 | |
| Kei'Trel Clark DB #32 | Louisville | Round 4-5 | DB #34 out of 50 | 2.3 | |
| Josh Hayes DB #33 | Kansas St. | Round 4-5 | DB #30 out of 50 | 3.7 | |
| Tre'Vius Tomlinson DB #34 | TCU | Round 4-5 | DB #37 out of 50 | 1.2 | |
| JL Skinner S #4 | Boise St. | Round 4-5 | S #6 out of 8 | 3.2 | |
| Zaire Barnes LB #22 | Western Michigan | Round 4-5 | LB #18 out of 25 | 0.5 | |
| Parker WashingtonLikely Steal WR #21 | Penn St. | Round 1 | WR #7 out of 33 | 37.8 | |
| Jaelyn Duncan OL #32 | Maryland | Round 6-7 | OL #41 out of 43 | -2.7 | |
| Kayshon Boutte WR #22 | LSU | Round 2 | WR #14 out of 33 | 19.9 | |
| Tanner McKee QB #13 | Stanford | Round 3 | QB #4 out of 14 | 8.7 | |
| Ochaun Mathis DE #30 | Nebraska | Round 4-5 | DE #16 out of 36 | 1.1 | |
| Luke Wypler OL #33 | Ohio St. | Round 3 | OL #12 out of 43 | 8.9 | |
| Trey Palmer WR #23 | Nebraska | Round 6-7 | WR #31 out of 33 | -1.2 | |
| Bryce Baringer P #1 | Michigan St. | Round 4-5 | P #1 out of 3 | 4.0 | |
| Chris Rodriguez RB #13 | Kentucky | Round 3 | RB #8 out of 18 | 13.0 | |
| Keondre Coburn DT #8 | Texas | Round 4-5 | DT #5 out of 13 | 1.2 | |
| A.T. Perry WR #24 | Wake Forest | Round 4-5 | WR #19 out of 33 | 4.4 | |
| Jose Ramirez DE #31 | Eastern Michigan | Round 6-7 | DE #22 out of 36 | -1.1 | |
| Elijah Higgins WR #25 | Stanford | Round 4-5 | WR #18 out of 33 | 4.9 | |
| Jerrick Reed S #5 | New Mexico | Round 3 | S #3 out of 8 | 7.4 | |
| Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu OL #34 | Oregon | Round 6-7 | OL #40 out of 43 | -2.3 | |
| Scott Matlock DT #9 | Boise St. | Round 6-7 | DT #12 out of 13 | -2.5 | |
| Jarrett Patterson OL #35 | Notre Dame | Round 3 | OL #10 out of 43 | 16.6 | |
| Christian Braswell DB #35 | Rutgers | Round 4-5 | DB #28 out of 50 | 4.2 | |
| Amari Burney LB #23 | Florida | Round 6-7 | LB #21 out of 25 | -1.5 | |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse DB #36 | LSU | Round 4-5 | DB #23 out of 50 | 5.7 | |
| Xavier Hutchinson WR #26 | Iowa St. | Round 4-5 | WR #20 out of 33 | 4.4 | |
| Andrei Iosivas WR #27 | Princeton | Round 4-5 | WR #26 out of 33 | 1.6 | |
| Anders Carlson K #3 | Auburn | Round 4-5 | K #3 out of 3 | 1.3 | |
| Erick Hallett DB #37 | Pittsburgh | Round 6-7 | DB #45 out of 50 | -0.8 | |
| Tre Hawkins DB #38 | Old Dominion | Round 4-5 | DB #21 out of 50 | 6.4 | |
| DeMario DouglasLikely Steal WR #28 | Liberty | Round 2 | WR #12 out of 33 | 32.6 | |
| Titus Leo LB #24 | Wagner | Round 4-5 | LB #19 out of 25 | 0.3 | |
| Deuce Vaughn RB #14 | Kansas St. | Round 4-5 | RB #13 out of 18 | 2.8 | |
| Dante Stills DT #10 | West Virginia | Round 6-7 | DT #11 out of 13 | -2.4 | |
| Ameer Speed DB #39 | Michigan St. | Round 4-5 | DB #38 out of 50 | 1.0 | |
| Zach Evans RB #15 | Mississippi | Round 4-5 | RB #18 out of 18 | -0.6 | |
| Dee Winters LB #25 | TCU | Round 4-5 | LB #12 out of 25 | 5.2 | |
| Brad Robbins P #2 | Michigan | Round 4-5 | P #3 out of 3 | 0.4 | |
| Travis Bell DE #32 | Kennesaw St. | Round 6-7 | DE #24 out of 36 | -1.5 | |
| Antoine Green WR #29 | North Carolina | Round 4-5 | WR #22 out of 33 | 2.4 | |
| Zack Kuntz TE #14 | Old Dominion | Round 6-7 | TE #14 out of 15 | -1.5 | |
| Jaylon Jones DB #40 | Texas A&M | Round 3 | DB #13 out of 50 | 13.8 | |
| DeWayne McBride RB #16 | Ala-Birmingham | Round 4-5 | RB #15 out of 18 | 0.8 | |
| Ethan Evans P #3 | Wingate | Round 4-5 | P #2 out of 3 | 2.7 | |
| DeMarcco Hellams DB #41 | Alabama | Round 3 | DB #12 out of 50 | 17.1 | |
| Jovaughn Gwyn OL #36 | South Carolina | Round 3 | OL #15 out of 43 | 7.9 | |
| Cooper Hodges OL #37 | Appalachian St. | Round 4-5 | OL #25 out of 43 | 2.0 | |
| Raymond Vohasek DT #11 | North Carolina | Round 6-7 | DT #9 out of 13 | -1.6 | |
| Colton Dowell WR #30 | UT Martin | Round 4-5 | WR #28 out of 33 | -0.2 | |
| Andrew Vorhees OL #38 | USC | Round 6-7 | OL #33 out of 43 | -1.4 | |
| Nick Broeker OL #39 | Mississippi | Round 4-5 | OL #20 out of 43 | 3.9 | |
| Nesta Jade Silvera DT #12 | Arizona St. | Round 6-7 | DT #8 out of 13 | -1.4 | |
| Carrington Valentine DB #42 | Kentucky | Round 3 | DB #15 out of 50 | 13.7 | |
| Andre Jones DE #33 | Louisiana | Round 4-5 | DE #20 out of 36 | -0.6 | |
| Jason Taylor S #6 | Oklahoma St. | Round 4-5 | S #5 out of 8 | 4.0 | |
| Lew Nichols RB #17 | Central Michigan | Round 4-5 | RB #14 out of 18 | 1.0 | |
| Jake Witt OL #40 | Northern Michigan | Round 4-5 | OL #28 out of 43 | 0.5 | |
| Kenny McIntosh RB #18 | Georgia | Round 4-5 | RB #11 out of 18 | 4.0 | |
| Ryan Hayes OL #41 | Michigan | Round 4-5 | OL #22 out of 43 | 3.5 | |
| Max Duggan QB #14 | TCU | Round 4-5 | QB #11 out of 14 | -0.8 | |
| Derek Parish DE #34 | Houston | Round 4-5 | DE #19 out of 36 | 0.1 | |
| Cory Trice DB #43 | Purdue | Round 3 | DB #19 out of 50 | 8.9 | |
| Anthony Johnson DB #44 | Iowa St. | Round 4-5 | DB #40 out of 50 | 0.8 | |
| Jordon Riley DE #35 | Oregon | Round 6-7 | DE #35 out of 36 | -3.5 | |
| Jalen Brooks WR #31 | South Carolina | Round 4-5 | WR #23 out of 33 | 2.2 | |
| Isaiah Bolden DB #45 | Jackson St. | Round 3 | DB #18 out of 50 | 9.1 | |
| DJ Ivey DB #46 | Miami (FL) | Round 4-5 | DB #20 out of 50 | 7.0 | |
| Brayden Willis TE #15 | Oklahoma | Round 6-7 | TE #13 out of 15 | -1.4 | |
| Brandon Hill DB #47 | Pittsburgh | Round 4-5 | DB #43 out of 50 | -0.5 | |
| Moro Ojomo DE #36 | Texas | Round 2 | DE #5 out of 36 | 23.3 | |
| Nic Jones DB #48 | Ball St. | Round 4-5 | DB #42 out of 50 | 0.0 | |
| Spencer Anderson OL #42 | Maryland | Round 4-5 | OL #24 out of 43 | 2.2 | |
| Alex Austin DB #49 | Oregon St. | Round 4-5 | DB #32 out of 50 | 2.5 | |
| Ronnie Bell WR #32 | Michigan | Round 4-5 | WR #21 out of 33 | 3.4 | |
| Gervarrius Owens DB #50 | Houston | Round 4-5 | DB #29 out of 50 | 4.1 | |
| Jalen Graham S #7 | Purdue | Round 6-7 | S #8 out of 8 | -1.8 | |
| Grant Dubose WR #33 | Charlotte | Round 6-7 | WR #29 out of 33 | -1.1 | |
| Alex Forsyth OL #43 | Oregon | Round 3 | OL #16 out of 43 | 7.8 | |
| Kendall Williamson S #8 | Stanford | Round 4-5 | S #7 out of 8 | 2.8 | |
| Desjuan Johnson DT #13 | Toledo | Round 3 | DT #4 out of 13 | 11.6 |
2023 NFL Draft: Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about the 2023 draft class, including analysis of the biggest busts, best steals, team performances, and how players' careers compared to their draft positions.
Who were the best players from the 2023 NFL Draft?
In a complete redraft based on career performance, the top three picks would be: 1) Puka Nacua (WR), originally drafted #177 by the Los Angeles Rams, with 104 career value points; 2) Will Anderson (LB), originally #3 by the Houston Texans; 3) Bijan Robinson (RB), originally #8 by the Atlanta Falcons.
Which players provided the best value relative to their draft position in 2023?
The top value picks based on performance vs. draft position: 1) Puka Nacua (WR, Pick #177): +92 value vs. expected; 2) De'Von Achane (RB, Pick #84): +48 value vs. expected; 3) Nick Herbig (LB, Pick #132): +36 value vs. expected; 4) Kobie Turner (DT, Pick #89): +35 value vs. expected; 5) Chase Brown (RB, Pick #163): +31 value vs. expected. Puka Nacua delivered 92 points above expected value for pick #177, drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the round 5.
Who were the biggest busts in the 2023 NFL Draft?
The biggest disappointments from the 2023 draft's early rounds include: Anthony Richardson (#4 by Indianapolis Colts), Tyree Wilson (#7 by Las Vegas Raiders), Emmanuel Forbes (#16 by Washington Commanders), Calijah Kancey (#19 by Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Broderick Jones (#14 by Pittsburgh Steelers). Anthony Richardson, selected #4 overall by the Indianapolis Colts, delivered only 4 career value points, 57 points below expectations for that draft slot.
Which NFL team had the best draft in 2023?
The Los Angeles Rams had the best draft, generating 337 total career value from 15 picks - 43% above expected. Their best selection was Puka Nacua.
Who was the biggest steal in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Puka Nacua was the biggest steal - drafted #177 by the Los Angeles Rams but performed at a Top 10 level. Should have been drafted #1 overall. The Wide Receiver delivered 104 career value points.
Was Bryce Young a bust in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Yes, Bryce Young was a significant disappointment. Selected #1 overall by the Carolina Panthers, the Quarterback managed only 34 career value points. In a redraft, would fall to the Round 1-2 range.
Which late-round picks from the 2023 draft became stars?
Late-round selections that became impact players: Puka Nacua (#177, WR), Nick Herbig (#132, LB). Puka Nacua (#177, Los Angeles Rams) accumulated 104 career value points.
Which position provided the best value in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Running Back (RB) provided the best value with 18 players averaging 23.4 career value points, significantly outperforming other positions.
How did the 2023 NFL Draft class perform compared to other years?
The 2023 draft class performed below average with 261 players combining for 3247 total career value points. Players averaged 9.4 points below expected draft position value.
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