Sporting News

● By Vinnie Iyer

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The NFL playoffs are kicking off. The College Football Playoff is ending. That transitional period is an ideal time to clock in with a new 2023 mock draft. This special edition is limited to the top 18 overall picks, with the order set for non-playoff teams. The exceptions the Broncos, Rams, Saints and Browns, who all have traded away their upcoming first-round selections. In a shocking Week 18 twist, the Texans rallied to beat the Colts while the Bears were getting routed by the Vikings, giving Chicago (3-14) the top pick over Houston (3-13-1). Without including any potential trades, here are Sporting News' projections for how the selections will play out from No. 1 to No. 18:

Top Players Not Included

These players appear in the top 18 of our

Consensus Big Board

, but do not show up in this mock.