The NFL Draft is rapidly approaching. On April 27, the NFL will descend on Kansas City as teams attempt to find their next stars. The 2023 draft is especially exciting due to its deep talent pool across multiple positions and the plethora of veteran stars who retired, opening roster spots for young talent.
There has already been plenty of movement at the top of the draft. Most notably, the Chicago Bears traded the first overall pick to the Carolina Panthers. It was the first time since 2016 that the first overall pick changed hands. With the move, a quarterback will almost certainly be the first player off the board. However, who is picked, and other trades could be coming, is a complete mystery.
“At Least Six” Teams Want Third Overall Pick
The Arizona Cardinals are looking to reload around franchise quarterback Kyler Murray. They currently hold the third overall pick, as well as seven other picks in the draft. Newly appointed head coach Jonathan Gannon will want to hit the ground running. While most mock drafts have the Cardinals drafting one of the generational defensive talents available, sources have told ESPN that at least six teams have inquired about trading with Arizona. With the draft as it is, the Cardinals could afford to drop back and still grab a defensive stud, along with added draft capital.
However, the question remains – who are these mystery teams? It’s likely that most, if not all, six teams are in need of a quarterback. Four highly touted quarterback prospects are expected to be drafted in the first round, if not the top ten picks. That would point to teams like the Raiders, Lions, and Titans. However, it could also be a defensive trade from a team like the Colts. The Colts currently hold the fourth overall pick and despite the Cardinals unlikely to go quarterback, the Colts could lose out on their preferred QB if a team leapfrogs them. However, fans shouldn’t expect a decision anytime soon. The Cardinals could take the decision all the way until they’re on the clock before pulling the trigger on a trade.
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