2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen, Projections Position Rankings

What college players are leaving early for the 2023 NFL Draft? Where will the underclassmen go and how do they all rank by position?


2023 NFL Underclassmen Declaration Deadline: January 16
Draft Date: April 27-April 29
Where: Kansas City, MO

This will be updated throughout the day as the underclassmen declarations are finalized.

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College
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2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Quarterbacks

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft (and NOT based on how good we think they are … that’s here.)

1 Will Levis Kentucky

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: No. 1 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall

2 Bryce Young Alabama

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: No. 1 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall

3 CJ Stroud Ohio State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: No. 1 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall

4 Anthony Richardson Florida

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 10 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

5 Tanner McKee Stanford

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

6 Jaren Hall BYU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

NEXT: 2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Running Backs

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Running Backs

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

1 Bijan Robinson Texas

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 10 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

2 Jahmyr Gibbs Alabama

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

3 Devon Achane Texas A&M

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 4th

4 Sean Tucker Syracuse

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 6th

5 Israel Abanikanda Pitt

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

6 Keandre Miller TCU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

7 Deuce Vaughn Kansas State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

8 Tank Bigsby Auburn

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

9 DeWayne McBride UAB

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

10 Tiyon Evans Louisville

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

11 Zach Evans Ole Miss

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

12 Keaton Mitchell East Carolina

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

13 Tyjae Spears Tulane

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

14 Evan Hull Northwestern

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

15 Lew Nichols III Central Michigan

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

16 Tavion Thomas Utah

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

17 Titus Swen Wyoming

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

NEXT: 2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Wide Receivers

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Wide Receivers

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft (and NOT based on how good we think they are … that’s here.)

1 Quentin Johnston TCU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

2 Kayshon Boutte LSU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

3 Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

4 Jordan Addison USC

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

5 Jalin Hyatt Tennessee

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 3rd

6 Josh Downs North Carolina

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Early 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

7 Rakim Jarrett Maryland

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

8 Marvin Mims Oklahoma

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 4th

9 Parker Washington Penn State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 4th

10 Dontayvion Wicks Virginia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 5th

11 Nathaniel Dell Houston

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

12 Demario Douglas Liberty

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

13 Trey Palmer Nebraska

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 6th

14 Bryce Ford-Wheaton West Virginia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

15 Jadon Haselwood Arkansas

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

16 Sam James West Virginia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

17 Justin Shorter Florida

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

18 Puka Nacua BYU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

19 Tyler Scott Cincinnati

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

NEXT: 2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Tight Ends

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Tight Ends

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

1 Michael Meyer Notre Dame

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

2 Darnell Washington Georgia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 3rd

3 Tucker Kraft South Dakota State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

4 Luke Musgrave Oregon State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

5 Luke Schoonmaker Michigan

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 4th

6 Marshon Ford Louisville

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

7 Zack Kuntz Old Dominion

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

8 Brenton Strange Penn State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

NEXT: 2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Offensive Tackles

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Offensive Tackles

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

1 Peter Skoronski Northwestern

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 10 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

2 Paris Johnson Jr. Ohio State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

3 Anton Harrison Oklahoma

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

4 Broderick Jones Georgia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

5 Matthew Bergeron Syracuse

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

NEXT: 2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Centers, Guards

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Centers, Guards

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

1 Luke Wypler (C) Ohio State 51

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 3rd

2 Joe Tippmann (C) Wisconsin 74

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th


1 O’Cyrus Torrence (OG) Florida

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

2 Anthony Bradford (OG) LSU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

3 Jovaughn Gwyn (OG) South Carolina

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

NEXT: 2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Edge Rushers

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen Edge Rushers

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

1 Will Anderson Jr. Alabama

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: No. 1 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall

2 Myles Murphy Clemson

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

3 Felix Anudike-Uzomah Kansas State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 4th

4 BJ Ojulari LSU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Early 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

5 Lukas Van Ness Iowa

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

6 Colby Wooden Auburn

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

7 Mitchell Agude Miami

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

8 MJ Anderson Iowa State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

NEXT: 2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Defensive Ends, Tackles

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Defensive Tackles

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.

1 Jalen Carter Georgia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: No. 1 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall

2 Bryan Bresee Clemson

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

3 Isaiah Foskey Notre Dame

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

4 Mazi Smith Michigan

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 2nd

5 Tuli Tuipulotu USC

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 3rd

6 Siaki Ika Baylor

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 3rd

7 Gervon Dexter Florida

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

8 Calijah Kancey Pitt

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

9 Jaquelin Roy LSU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 4th

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Linebackers

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Linebackers

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

1 Drew Sanders Arkansas

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 20 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

2 Trenton Simpson Clemson

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

3 Nick Herbig Wisconsin

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

4 Noah Sewell Oregon

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

5 Drake Thomas NC State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 7th

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

NEXT: 2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Cornerbacks

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Cornerbacks

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

1 Joey Porter Jr. Penn State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 20 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

2 Devon Witherspoon Illinois

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

3 Cam Smith South Carolina

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

4 Christian Gonzalez Oregon

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

5 Kelee Ringo Georgia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 20 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

6 Clark Phillips III Utah

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 2nd

7 Emmanuel Forbes Mississippi State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

8 Deonte Banks Maryland

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 4th

9 Kyu Blu Kelly Stanford

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

10 Jaylon Jones Texas A&M

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

11 Tyrique Stevenson Miami

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 4th

12 Cameron Mitchell Northwestern

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

13 Eli Ricks Alabama

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

14 DJ Turner Michigan

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

15 Carrington Valentine Kentucky

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 5th

16 Garrett Williams Syracuse

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

17 Kei’Trel Clark Louisville

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

18 Alex Austin Oregon State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

NEXT: 2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Safeties

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Safeties

Ranked based on where we believe the underclassmen will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

1 Brian Branch Alabama

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 2nd

2 Antonio Johnson Texas A&M

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 3rd

3 Brandon Joseph Notre Dame

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

4 Jammie Robinson Florida State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 4th

5 Rashad Torrence II Florida

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 5th

6 Ronnie Hickman Ohio State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

7 Brandon Hill Pitt

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

NEXT: 2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Ranking All The Underclassmen

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Ranking the Top 100 Early Entries

Ranked based on how good we think the 100 best early entries are.

1 Jalen Carter DT Georgia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: No. 1 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall

2 Will Anderson Jr. EDGE Alabama

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: No. 1 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall

3 Bryce Young QB Alabama

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: No. 1 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall

4 CJ Stroud QB Ohio State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: No. 1 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Top 10 Overall

5 Bryan Bresee DT Clemson

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

6 Bijan Robinson RB Texas

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 10 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

7 Anthony Richardson QB Florida

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 10 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

8 Will Levis QB Kentucky

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: No. 1 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall

9 Peter Skoronski OT Northwestern

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 10 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

10 Quentin Johnston WR TCU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

11 Michael Meyer TE Notre Dame

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

12 Myles Murphy EDGE Clemson

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

13 Joey Porter Jr. CB Penn State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 20 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

14 Paris Johnson Jr. OT Ohio State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

15 Devon Witherspoon CB Illinois

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

16 Cam Smith CB South Carolina

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 1st

17 Tuli Tuipulotu DT USC

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 3rd

18 O’Cyrus Torrence OG Florida

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

19 Anton Harrison OT Oklahoma

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

20 Drew Sanders LB Arkansas

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 20 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

21 Isaiah Foskey DT Notre Dame

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

22 Jordan Addison WR USC

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

23 Christian Gonzalez CB Oregon

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

24 Kayshon Boutte WR LSU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

25 Broderick Jones OT Georgia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

26 Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR Ohio State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 15 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

27 Brian Branch S Alabama

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 2nd

28 Kelee Ringo CB Georgia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Top 20 Overall
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 2nd

29 Clark Phillips III CB Utah

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 2nd

30 Mazi Smith DT Michigan

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 2nd

31 Siaki Ika DT Baylor

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 3rd

32 Jahmyr Gibbs RB Alabama

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Mid 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

33 Emmanuel Forbes CB Mississippi State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

34 Jalin Hyatt WR Tennessee

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 3rd

35 Trenton Simpson LB Clemson

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 2nd

36 Devon Achane RB Texas A&M

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 4th

37 Felix Anudike-Uzomah EDGE Kansas State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 4th

38 Deonte Banks CB Maryland

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 4th

39 Matthew Bergeron OT Syracuse

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

40 Antonio Johnson S Texas A&M

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 3rd

41 Brandon Joseph S Notre Dame

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

42 Kyu Blu Kelly CB Stanford

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

43 Josh Downs WR North Carolina

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Early 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

44 Darnell Washington TE Georgia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 1st
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 3rd

45 Gervon Dexter DT Florida

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

46 BJ Ojulari EDGE LSU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Early 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

47 Jaylon Jones CB Texas A&M

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

48 Calijah Kancey DT Pitt

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

49 Tucker Kraft TE South Dakota State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 3rd

50 Lukas Van Ness EDGE Iowa

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

51 Luke Musgrave TE Oregon State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

52 Colby Wooden EDGE Auburn

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

53 Luke Wypler C Ohio State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 3rd

54 Nick Herbig LB Wisconsin

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

55 Rakim Jarrett WR Maryland

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

56 Noah Sewell LB Oregon

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 4th

57 Tyrique Stevenson CB Miami

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 4th

58 Marvin Mims WR Oklahoma

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 4th

59 Parker Washington WR Penn State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 2nd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 4th

60 Tanner McKee QB Stanford

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

61 Cameron Mitchell CB Northwestern

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

62 Eli Ricks CB Alabama

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

63 Jammie Robinson S Florida State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 4th

64 Jaquelin Roy DT LSU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 4th

65 Luke Schoonmaker TE Michigan

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Late 4th

66 Rashad Torrence II S Florida

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 5th

67 Sean Tucker RB Syracuse

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 6th

68 DJ Turner CB Michigan

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

69 Carrington Valentine CB Kentucky

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 5th

70 Dontayvion Wicks WR Virginia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 5th

71 Garrett Williams CB Syracuse

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 3rd
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

72 Israel Abanikanda RB Pitt

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

73 Kendre Miller RB TCU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

74 Deuce Vaughn RB Kansas State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

75 Nathaniel Dell WR Houston

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

76 Anthony Bradford OG LSU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

77 Joe Tippmann C Wisconsin

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

78 Kei’Trel Clark CB Louisville

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

79 Tank Bigsby RB Auburn

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

80 Demario Douglas WR Liberty

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

81 Jovaughn Gwyn OG South Carolina

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

82 DeWayne McBride RB UAB

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

83 Trey Palmer WR Nebraska

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 6th

84 Tiyon Evans RB Louisville

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

85 Jaren Hall QB BYU

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 6th

86 Ronnie Hickman S Ohio State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 4th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: 5th

87 Zach Evans RB Ole Miss

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

88 Marshon Ford TE Louisville

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

89 Bryce Ford-Wheaton WR West Virginia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

90 Jadon Haselwood WR Arkansas

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

91 Sam James WR West Virginia

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

92 Keaton Mitchell RB East Carolina

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

93 Justin Shorter WR Florida

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

94 Tyjae Spears RB Tulane

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

95 Drake Thomas LB NC State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: Late 5th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Early 7th

96 Mitchell Agude EDGE Miami

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

97 MJ Anderson EDGE Iowa State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

98 Alex Austin CB Oregon State

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

99 Brandon Hill S Pitt

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

100 Evan Hull RB Northwestern

2023 NFL Draft Projection Best Case: 6th
2023 NFL Draft Projection Worst Case: Free Agent

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

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2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen: Listed By School

Alabama

Will Anderson Jr. EDGE
Bryce Young QB
Brian Branch S
Jahmyr Gibbs RB
Eli Ricks CB

Arkansas

Drew Sanders LB
Jadon Haselwood WR

Auburn

Colby Wooden EDGE
Tank Bigsby RB

Baylor

Siaki Ika DT

BYU

Jaren Hall QB
Puka Nacua WR

Central Michigan

Lew Nichols III RB

Cincinnati

Tyler Scott WR

Clemson

Bryan Bresee DT
Myles Murphy EDGE
Trenton Simpson LB

East Carolina

Keaton Mitchell RB

Florida

Anthony Richardson QB
O’Cyrus Torrence OG
Gervon Dexter DT
Rashad Torrence II S
Justin Shorter WR

Florida State

Jammie Robinson S

Georgia

Jalen Carter DT
Broderick Jones OT
Kelee Ringo CB
Darnell Washington TE

Houston

Nathaniel Dell WR

Illinois

Devon Witherspoon CB

Iowa

Lukas Van Ness EDGE

Iowa State

MJ Anderson EDGE

Kansas State

Felix Anudike-Uzomah EDGE
Deuce Vaughn RB

Kentucky

Will Levis QB
Carrington Valentine CB

Liberty

Demario Douglas WR

Louisville

Kei’Trel Clark CB
Tiyon Evans RB
Marshon Ford TE

LSU

Kayshon Boutte WR
BJ Ojulari EDGE
Jaquelin Roy DT
Anthony Bradford OG

Maryland

Deonte Banks CB
Rakim Jarrett WR

Miami

Tyrique Stevenson CB
Mitchell Agude EDGE

Michigan

Mazi Smith DT
Luke Schoonmaker TE
DJ Turner CB

Mississippi State

Emmanuel Forbes CB

NC State

Drake Thomas LB

Nebraska

Trey Palmer WR

North Carolina

Josh Downs WR

Northwestern

Peter Skoronski OT
Cameron Mitchell CB
Evan Hull RB

Notre Dame

Michael Meyer TE
Isaiah Foskey DT
Brandon Joseph S

Ohio State

Ronnie Hickman S
Paris Johnson Jr. OT
Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR
CJ Stroud, QB
Luke Wypler C

Oklahoma

Anton Harrison OT
Marvin Mims WR

Old Dominion

Zack Kuntz TE

Ole Miss

Zach Evans RB

Oregon

Christian Gonzalez CB
Noah Sewell LB

Oregon State

Luke Musgrave TE
Alex Austin CB

Penn State

Joey Porter Jr. CB
Parker Washington WR
Brenton Strange TE

Pitt

Calijah Kancey DT
Israel Abanikanda RB
Brandon Hill S

South Carolina

Cam Smith CB
Jovaughn Gwyn OG

South Dakota State

Tucker Kraft TE

Stanford

Kyu Blu Kelly CB
Tanner McKee QB

Syracuse

Matthew Bergeron OT
Sean Tucker RB
Garrett Williams CB

Tennessee

Jalin Hyatt WR

Texas

Bijan Robinson RB

Texas A&M

Devon Achane RB
Antonio Johnson S
Jaylon Jones CB

Tulane

Tyjae Spears RB

UAB

DeWayne McBride RB

USC

Tuli Tuipulotu DT
Jordan Addison WR

Utah

Clark Phillips III CB
Tavion Thomas RB

Virginia

Dontayvion Wicks WR

West Virginia

Bryce Ford-Wheaton WR
Sam James WR

Wisconsin

Nick Herbig LB
Joe Tippmann C
Titus Swen RB

2023 NFL Draft Underclassmen. Early Entrants
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs
Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties
Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants
2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College

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