The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, and surprises were plentiful.
The Houston Texans jump started their rebuild by investing in two top-3 picks — that came at a cost to their future draft considerations. The Atlanta Falcons leaned hard into their run-first philosophy by drafting Bijan Robinson eighth overall despite the presence of Tyler Allgeier. The Detroit Lions had two Day 1 selections and drafted two guys most people thought wouldn’t be taken until Day 2.
As always, the actual draft made pundits look stupid. Now’s our time to reflect on since-scattered draft boards and figure out who’s left — and who could have the biggest impact. With round one out of the way, it’s time to see who the best remaining players will be once the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the clock with the 32nd overall pick Friday night.