"NFL Draft 2023: Round 1 Recap and Reactions"

The 2023 NFL Draft saw two running backs go in the first 12 picks, with Bryce Young going first overall to the Carolina Panthers and C.J. Stroud going second overall to the Houston Texans. The Texans, Eagles, and Seahawks made picks that were praised, while the Lions' picks were questioned. Notable picks included CB Devon Witherspoon to the Seahawks, DT Jalen Carter and EDGE Nolan Smith to the Eagles, and OT Broderick Jones to the Steelers. Picks that were criticized included RB Jahmyr Gibbs and LB Jack Campbell to the Lions, DT Mazi Smith to the Cowboys, EDGE Tyree Wilson to the Raiders, and OT Darnell Wright to the Bears.