We don’t know how the 2023 NFL Draft will unfold. But we have a pretty good idea of what all 32 teams will be in the market for when it comes to this year’s rookie class.
The 2022 season and this winter’s free agency have shaped rosters that are mostly complete, but still missing a few key pieces. Each franchise has built its rookie wish list around the needs that could be the difference between a playoff spot and abject failure. In some places, it’s so obvious it’s worth trading away multiple future picks and a starting wide receiver to address. In others it’s less clear.
Let’s break down 2023’s projected wish lists for all 32 teams, highlighting the biggest priority for each. Here’s how my pre-draft need scorecard unfolded with a week to go before the NFL Draft.