CBS Sports releases new 2023 NFL Mock Draft with Florida QB Anthony Richardson No. 1 overall

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CBS Sports has released a new 2023 NFL Mock Draft. This one jumped out for a notable reason, the bold prediction that Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson is going to be drafted first overall.

There are a few reasons why this is so surprising. First, the Chicago Bears own the first overall pick and despite rumors that the Bears could trade Justin Fields, the truth is that they already have their quarterback of the future. Secondly, Anthony Richardson is a gamble. He has all the tools but he’s still a raw talent that needs time to develop, a luxury rarely given to first overall picks.

CBS Sports’ latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft

Here is a look at CBS Sports’ latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft:

  1. Indianapolis Colts, via mock trade from Chicago Bears
    • Anthony Richardson, Florida, Quarterback
  2. Houston Texas
  3. Arizona Cardinals
  4. Chicago Bears, via mock trade from Indianapolis Colts
  5. Carolina Panthers, via mock trade from Seattle Seahawks
  6. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams)
  7. Green Bay Packers, via mock trade from Las Vegas Raiders
  8. Baltimore Ravens, via mock trade from Atlanta Falcons
  9. Seattle Seahawks, via mock trade from Carolina Panthers
  10. Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints)
  11. Tennessee Titans
  12. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns)
  13. New York Jets
  14. New England Patriots
  15. Green Bay Packer
  16. Washington Commanders
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers
  18. Detroit Lions
  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  20. Seattle Seahawks
  21. Los Angeles Chargers
  22. Baltimore Ravens
  23. Minnesota Vikings
  24. Jacksonville Jaguars
  25. New York Giants
  26. Dallas Cowboys
  27. Buffalo Bills
  28. Cincinnati Bengals
  29. New Orleans Saints
  30. Philadelphia Eagles
  31. Kansas City Chiefs

First, it’s important to note that CBS Sports decided that Derek Carr will sign with the Jets, Aaron Rodgers is going to the Raiders, Lamar Jackson will be traded to the Falcons, Ryan Tannehill will sign with the Saints, and Jimmy Garoppolo will be on his way to the Titans. These are all just educated guesses at this point but they help demonstrate why certain quarterbacks were drafted where.

Also, CBS Sports has no qualms about predicting trades in its NFL Mock Draft. That’s a challenge to do well and is noted throughout the picks.

Notably, there are only 31 picks because the Miami Dolphins forfeited their first round pick due to tampering for Tom Brady.