Every year, the first round of the NFL draft features a handful of trades, as teams try to move up and down the board to maximize value and fill their roster with the best talent, while addressing their biggest needs.
This year’s event should be no exception, especially with a top-heavy quarterback class that could land four passers among the top 10 selections.
As we head into this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, here’s an updated look at how the first round of the 2023 NFL draft could shake out, complete with a few potential trades that could go down on draft day:
NOTE: The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick in next year’s draft as a result of the NFL’s investigation into tampering violations.
*denotes projected trade