2023 NFL mock draft: Updated 2-round projections for the new year

As the new year approaches, Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling updates his early two-round projections for the 2023 NFL draft

It’s holiday season.

It’s bowl season.

It’s mock draft season.

As the calendar turns to 2023 later this week, the NFL playoff picture will come into clearer focus, while the postseason will be wrapping up in the college ranks.

We’ve already had tons of draft declarations from top prospects, and there’s still some drama to be had over the final two weeks of the NFL regular season when it comes to the top of the draft order.

All that considered, here’s an updated look at how the first two rounds of the 2023 NFL draft could shake out, using the latest updated order following Week 16 action:

*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.