NBC Sports Chicago

● By Glynn Morgan

Accuracy: 9.38%601st Place
The amount of buzz and conflicting messages combined with varied speculation, means the 2023 NFL Draft is close to becoming a reality. There are so many stories, sub-plots and angled misdirection emanating from this draft class, that it may become the most unpredictable first round we've seen in some time. There are no consensus choices among the quarterback positions, arguably the best defensive player is mired in red flags and several teams have two first round selections they could use to manipulate the flow of talent.

Top Players Not Included

These players appear in the top 31 of our

Consensus Big Board

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