2023 NFL mock draft: C.J. Stroud falls, trades galore in new 4-round projections

In Jarrett Bailey’s 4-round mock draft, the Texans make a surprise pick, C.J. Stroud takes a tumble and multiple veterans are traded.

The 2023 NFL draft kicks off tomorrow, where teams are preparing to welcome a new crop of rookies to the roster.

There are plenty of storylines to monitor leading up to the draft, including how the top 10 will shake out. With the belief that there could be a later run on quarterbacks, we could see teams outside the top 10 looking to move up to land one of the top options. With C.J. Stroud’s stock falling, could he be on the board?

Here’s my final four-round mock draft. What potential stars will go where? Which proven stars will get moved during the draft? All of those questions get answered below. Read ‘em and weep.

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