2023 NFL Mock Draft: Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers Trades Blow Up First Round

Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers force trades? Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo sign with new teams?

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Anything can happen in the NFL, and in this three-round 2023 NFL Mock Draft, everything does.

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With veteran QBs on to greener pastures, the NFL draft landscape takes a new look.

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The NFL draft order for this 2023 mock is taken from the current NFL standings following Wild Card Weekend.

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Big Names in New Places Aaron Rodgers: Traded to Jets Lamar Jackson: Traded to Falcons Derek Carr: Traded to Commanders

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Trey Lance: Traded to Titans Sean Payton: Traded to Broncos Tom Brady: Signs with 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo: Signs with Raiders

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1) Indianapolis Colts (From CHI): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Trade: Indianapolis receives Pick 1, Chicago receives Picks 4, 35, 79, 2024 first-round pick, and 2024 second-round pick.

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2) Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State As DJ Khaled once said, “Congratulations, you played yourself.” The Texans played themselves out of the top QB in the class

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, but C.J. Stroud isn’t just a consolation prize.

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3) Arizona Cardinals: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia The Cardinals are entering a pivotal offseason that will set their trajectory for years to come.

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4) Chicago Bears (From IND): Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama Trading down is the best decision the Bears can make on draft night.

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5) Seattle Seahawks (From DEN): Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson The Seahawks would love Carter or Anderson, but Myles Murphy is a freak of nature in his own right.

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7) Las Vegas Raiders: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State Derek Carr is on his way out, and in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft, Jimmy Garoppolo is on his way in.

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