Photos: See the 2023 NFL Draft first round selection ceremonies in Kansas City
Nick Wagner
The 2023 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday night at Union Station in Kansas City with the first round selection ceremonies.
Here are photos from the ceremonies.
Watch here for updates.
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt announces the team’s first round pick of Kansas State defensive lineman Felix Anudike-Uzomah during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked first overall by the Carolina Panthers during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Texas Tech edge Tyree Wilson picks up NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked seventh overall by the Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Donna Kelce, left, the mother of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, raises her fist after flipping a coin with the YouTube creators of Dude Perfect during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud celebrates after being picked second overall by the Houston Texans during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young walks on stage after being picked first overall by the Carolina Panthers during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes eggs on the crowd while holding the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shouts while holding the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Actress Heidi Gardner, left, and actor Eric Stonestreet boo NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, left, waves to friends and family as he’s introduced during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Top prospects in the NFL Draft are introduced before the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson poses for photos after being selected fourth overall by the Indianapolis Colts during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter celebrates with fans after being picked ninth overall by the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Make-A-Wish recipient Kyle Stickles announces the New York Jets 15th overall pick of Iowa State edge Will McDonald IV during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs fans celebrate the team’s first round pick of Kansas State defensive lineman Felix Anudike-Uzomah during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Thousands of football fans watch the NFL Draft from Memorial Hill Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals fans cheer during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Pittsburgh Steelers fans celebrate their first round pick of Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Texas running back Bijan Robinson celebrates with fans after being picked eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Oregon defensive back Christian Gonzalez flashes the inside of his suit, the colors of the Colombian flag, after being selected 17th overall by the New England Patriots during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Kansas head football coach Lance Leipold greets NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Football fans wait for the start of the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Dee Dee Ellis of Jacksonville, Florida, takes a video with her friend, Brian Alexander, during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
A Seattle Seahawks fan stands during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Don “Bearman” Wachter, center, cheers during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs fans cheer during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
James Townsend shows off his Kansas City Chiefs hat during the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
Wayne Byler mops the stage before the start of the NFL Draft outside of Union Station on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City.
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The New Orleans Pelicans have opted not to take the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round pick in this year's NBA Draft as part of the Anthony Davis trade. The Pelicans will take the Lakers' pick next year.
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