2023 NFL mock draft: Updated 1st-round projections after wild-card round

The first round of the NFL playoffs is in the rearview mirror,

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which means we have five more slots locked in atop the 2023 NFL draft order.

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That means it’s time for a new round of projections for the early going of this year’s draft,

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as a handful of teams have changed their spot significantly based on last weekend’s postseason action.

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Here’s an updated look at how the first round could shake out,

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using the latest updated order following wild-card weekend:

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1. Chicago Bears 2. Houston Texans

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3. Arizona Cardinals 4. Indianapolis Colts

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5. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) 6. Detroit Lions (from LAR)

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7. Las Vegas Raiders 8. Atlanta Falcons

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9. Carolina Panthers 10. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)

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11. Tennessee Titans 12. Houston Texans (from CLE)

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