Kentucky quarterback Will Levis was a hot name in the run-up to this year’s NFL draft, with professional and amateur pundits alike suggesting he was poised to go in the top 10.
That did not come to pass, and Levis slid as quarterbacks Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson linked up with the Panthers, Texans and Colts, respectively.
The development came as a bit of a shock considering how highly many observers regarded Levis—including ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., who suggested Houston take him at No. 2—but was in line with his 2022 numbers.
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KANSAS CITY — Texas running back Bijan Robinson was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 8 selection in the first round Thursday night.
But, but running backs aren’t valuable, draft experts exclaimed.
Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs was selected by the Detroit Lions with the No. 12 selection in the first round.
But, but running backs, the experts pouted!
AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 25: Bijan Robinson #5 of the Texas Longhorns runs the ball in the fourth quarter against the Baylor Bears at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Austin, Texas.
Dalton Kincaid was drafted by the Bills with the 25th selection in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The 6’4” tight end out of Utah is an immediate “move the chains” target and red-zone threat for Buffalo’s offense.
Kincaid joins a talented squad that has the need for production from the tight end position after Dawson Knox had a sub-par year in 2022. Quarterback Josh Allen will love his new sure-handed, big bodied target who showed strong route running skills and fluid athleticism with the ball in his hands during his senior year competing in the Pac-12.
The Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson had an eventful day on Thursday, starting with the quarterback signing a five-year contract to remain in Baltimore after a months-long impasse between the two sides.
By the time the 2023 NFL draft began Thursday night, Jackson was excited for the Ravens’ first-round pick at No. 22: Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers. The ACC star is the first wideout from Boston College ever drafted in the first round.
There were rumblings over the years in Green Bay that the Packers didn’t give Aaron Rodgers enough help. The rumblings coming from Rodgers, of course. His new team, the New York Jets, did work in free agency to help him on offense. But just like the Packers, they used their first round pick on a defensive player.
During Rodgers’ tenure in Green Bay, the Packers simply refused to draft a receiver in the first round. In fact, they refused to draft any offense in the first round.
Rodgers will be happy to know that it had nothing to do with him.
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Where does TCU’s Quentin Johnston fit in the first-round wide receiver class?
TCU’s run to the National Championship Game was nothing short of magical, and much was due to the performance of standout wide receiver Quentin Johnston. Being named a first-team All-Big 12 selection in both 2021 and 2022, Johnston is coming off a season in which he caught 60 passes for 1,069 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Johnston is on a trajectory to do something special in the NFL, but is he truly one of the elite receivers in this draft class? It is time to find out.
The first round of the 2023 NFL draft has been the unpredictable party that everyone hoped it would be. Well, that is after Bryce Young went No. 1 to the Carolina Panthers.
It once again has been a life-changing night for every player who has had his name announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
While a lot of the picks attended the event in person in Kansas City, some have been watching from home and celebrating with friends and family.
With the 21st pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected TCU wide receiver, Quentin Johnston. The freakishly athletic 6’4 wideout amassed 1,067 yards and six touchdowns for the Horned Frogs on their way to the national championship in his junior season. Those numbers would likely have been higher if he had not dealt with a few minor injuries along the way.
A massive target, Johnston combines both size and speed and his unique stop-start ability also shows after the catch. Johnston averaged 8.