NFL draft live updates: C.J. Stroud, Paris Johnson Jr., Jaxon Smith-Njigba top-20 picks

The 2023 NFL draft is here.

After seeing two wide receivers go back-to-back in the first round of the 2022 draft, one of which turned into the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year, Ohio State football is expected to add at least three more first round picks in 2023: quarterback C.J. Stroud, offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Where will Stroud, Johnson and Smith-Njigba end up?

2023 Ohio State and NFL draft coverage: What you need to know about C.J. Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the 2023 NFL draft

Follow along for live updates from the 2023 NFL draft.

NFL draft live updates: Kansas City Chiefs end first round by picking Kansas State DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah

The Kansas City Chiefs looked to improve its defensive line with the final pick of the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Kansas State DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah was picked by the Chiefs at No. 31 overall after recording 26.5 tackles-for-loss and 20.5 sacks in the past three seasons.

How did Nolan Smith do against Ohio State?

While Georgia beat Ohio State in the College Football Playoff at the Peach Bowl in 2022, Nolan Smith was unavailable for the Bulldogs after suffering a torn pectoral muscle.

NFL draft live updates: Philadelphia Eagles take Georgia OLB Nolan Smith at No. 30

After four seasons with Georgia, outside linebacker Nolan Smith is joining defensive tackle Jalen Carter in Philadelphia.

Smith is the Eagles' No. 30 pick after recording 18 tackles, seven tackles-for-loss and three sacks in only eight games last season.

How did Bryan Bresee do against Ohio State?

Bryan Bresee wreaked havoc on Ohio State's defensive line in his only appearance against the Buckeyes.

Facing Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl, Bresee had five tackles and was one of two players to record a sack against the Buckeyes.

NFL draft results: New Orleans Saints take Clemson DL Bryan Bresee at No. 29

Back-to-back Clemson defensive linemen were selected late in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Clemson defensive linemen is heading to the New Orleans Saints after 15 tackles-for-loss and nine sacks in three collegiate seasons.

Last season, he had 5.5 tackles-for-loss and 15 tackles in the middle of Clemson's defensive line.

How did Myles Murphy do against Ohio State?

Myles Murphy's only appearance aganst Ohio State came in the final game of his freshman season.

Facing Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl, the Clemson defensive end recorded three tackles and one pass deflection in the Tigers' 49-28 loss to the Buckeyes.

NFL draft results: Cincinnati Bengals select Clemson DE Myles Murphy at No. 28

The Cincinnati Bengals added to its their defensive line Thursday night.

The Bengals selected Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy with the No. 28 pick after three seasons of at least 10.5 tackles-for-loss. In three seasons, he had 18.5 sacks.

NFL draft results: Jacksonville Jaguars take Oklahoma OT Anton Harrison

The Jacksonville Jaguars make Oklahoma offensive tackle Anton Harrison the fifth offensive tackle of the first round. Harrison is Oklahoma's first first-round pick since CeeDee Lamb and Kenneth Murray in 2020.

Michigan football continues first-round streak

Michigan football continued its streak Thursday night.

With Mazi Smith heading to the Cowboys at No. 26, Michigan has six first-round picks in the past seven years.

Including the 2023 draft, Ohio State has 16 first-round picks in the past seven drafts.

How did Mazi Smith do against Ohio State?

Recording 48 tackles from the middle of Michigan's defensive line, Mazi Smith continued that production against Ohio State this past season.

In Michigan's 45-23 win against the Buckeyes, Smith recorded four tackles after recording one tackle in 2021.

NFL draft live updates: Dallas Cowboys take Michigan DT Mazi Smith at No. 26

After Ohio State had three first-round selections in the first 20 picks, the first michigan football player is off the board.

Mazi Smith is heading to the Cowboys with the No. 26 pick after recording 48 tackles and 2.5 tackles-for-loss last season.

How did Dalton Kincaid do against Ohio State?

Dalton Kincaid was one of three receivers to score against Ohio State in the 2022 Rose Bowl.

Facing the Buckeyes' defense in the Utes' 48-45 loss in Pasadena, California, Kincaid brought in three receptions for 45 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Bryson Barnes.

NFL draft live updates: Buffalo Bills trade up, take Utah TE Dalton Kincaid

Dalton Kincaid is the first tight end off the board.

The Utah tight end is heading to Buffalo after trading up to No. 25 with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 2022, Kincaid recorded 890 receiving yards and eight touchdowns for the Utes.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba introduces himself to Seattle Seahawks

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is heading to Seattle. And he's already introduced himself to the Seahawks faithful.

How did Deonte Banks do against Ohio State?

Deonte Banks gave Ohio State receivers fits in the Buckeyes' 43-30 win against the Terrapins.

Along with four tackles, Banks recorded two pass deflections against Ohio State, one of two games in 2022 where he had multiple pass break ups in one game.

NFL draft live updates: New York Giants trade up, pick Maryland CB Deonte Banks

Another Big Ten defender is heading to the NFL.

The New York Giants traded up to select Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks after recording 38 tackles and eight pass deflections for the Terrapins last season.

NFL draft results: Minnesota Vikings add USC WR Jordan Addison

Jordan Addison is the fourth-straight receiver selected in the 2023 NFL draft.

Beating Jaxon Smith-Njigba for the Biletnikoff Award in 2022 with 1,593 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns at Pittsburgh, Addison recorded 875 receiving yards and eight touchdowns at USC. Addison is heading to the Vikings at No. 23.

NFL draft live updates: Baltimore Ravens take Boston College WR Zay Flowers

The Baltimore Ravens make it three straight wide receivers selected.

After Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Quentin Johnston, Zay Flowers is heading to the Baltimore Ravens after recording 12 touchdowns and 1,077 receiving yards last season.

NFL draft results: Los Angeles Chargers select TCU's Quentin Johnston at No. 21

Jaxon Smith-Njigba started a run of wide receivers in the 2023 NFL draft.

TCU's Quentin Johnston was the second receiver off the board after recording 1,069 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 'It took a village for me to be here'

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the third Ohio State player to be selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft,..

'It took a village for me to be here and I appreciate everybody, all the sacrifices and all the love I got back home," Smth-Njigba said. "Let's do this thing."

Smith-Njigba, who was an All-American as a sophomore, joins his brother in professional sports as Canaan Smith-Njigba plays outfield for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

"It means everything," Smith-Njigba said about carrying his family's name. "It means everything to me, it means everything to my family. I just want to represent it the right way and go about it the right way."

NFL draft results: Seattle Seahawks take Jaxon Smith-Njigba at No. 20

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the first wide receiver off the board.

After missing the majority of his junior season with a hamstring injury, Smith-Njigba is heading to the Seattle Seahawks with the No. 20 overall pick.

The Seahawks previously selected Joey Galloway in 1995.

Smith-Njigba ran the 20-yard shuttle in 3.93 seconds and 3-cone drill in 6.57 seconds, making up the fastest times of all prospects who were in attendance.

NFL draft live updates: Tampa Bay Buccaneers take Pittsburgh DT Calijah Kancey

With the No. 19 pick of the 2023 draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take unanimous first-team All American defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, who had 14.5 tackles-for-loss and 7.5 sacks last season for the Panthers.

How did Jack Campbell do against Ohio State?

The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Butkus Award winner had a turnover in his only meeting against Ohio State.

Jack Campbell recorded nine tackles and an interception against the Buckeyes in Ohio State's 54-10 win against Iowa.

NFL draft results: Detroit Lions pick Iowa LB Jack Campbell

Another Iowa defensive player is off the board.

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell was picked by the Detroit Lions with the No. 18 pick of the 2023 NFL draft. Campbell has had back-to-back seasons of 125 tackles or more, with 12.5 career tackles-for-loss.

NFL draft results: New England Patriots take Oregon CB Christian Gonzalez at No. 17

After trading back with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New England Patriots selected cornerback Christian Gonzalez, breaking up seven passes with four interceptions.

NFL draft live updates: Washington Commanders pick Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes

The Washington Commanders took the second cornerback of the 2023 NFL draft.

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes was the No. 15 pick after recording 14 interceptions in three seasons, including six last season, three of which were returned for touchdowns.

NFL draft results: New York Jets take Iowa State DE Will McDonald at No. 14

After five seasons at Iowa State, Will McDonald is heading to New York.

Defensive end Will McDonald was selected with the No. 14 pick of the 2023 NFL draft.

In five collegiate seasons, McDonals had 40.5 tackles-for-loss and 34 sacks. He had two double-digit sack seasons in 2020 and 2021.

How did Broderick Jones do against Ohio State?

The newly named Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle faced Ohio State once.

Starting at left tackle for Georgia, Broderick Jones allowed one hurry and one pressure against the Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff at the Peach Bowl per Pro Football Focus.

NFL draft results: Pittsburgh Steelers trade with the New England Patriots, take Georgia OT Broderick Jones at No. 14

After swapping picks with the New England Patriots for a fourth-round pick, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones.

Jones was an Associated Press All-SEC first-team selection, helping the Bulldogs to two national titles.

How did Lukas Van Ness do against Ohio State?

The Green Bay Packers' newest draft selection only had one matchup with Ohio State.

In the Buckeyes' 54-10 win against Iowa Oct. 22, Lukas Van Ness recorded four tackles against the Buckeyes.

NFL draft results: Green Bay Packers get Iowa DE Lukas Van Ness with No. 13 pick

The Green Bay Packers added a Big Ten pass rusher with the No. 13 pick.

Iowa defensive end Lukas Van Ness is heading to the Green Bay Packers with the No. 13 pick. Van Ness recorded 19 tackles-for-loss and 13 sacks in two seasons with the Hawkeyes.

NFL draft live updates: Detroit Lions take Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs

Jahmyr Gibbs is heading to Detroit.

The Alabama running back was the No. 12 overall pick by the Detroit Lions after back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons from scrimmage and 23 touchdowns across three seasons with Alabama and Georgia Tech.

Last season, Gibbs averaged seven yards per touch.

How did Northwestern's Peter Skoronski do against Ohio State?

In Ohio State's 21-7 win against Northwestern Nov. 5, Peter Skoronski allowed one hurry and one pressure against the Buckeyes' defensive front at left tackle per Pro Football Focus.

NFL draft live updates: Tennessee Titans take Northwestern's Peter Skoronski at No. 11

The streak of offensive lineman continues.

Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski was selected with the No. 11 pick of the 2023 NFL draft by the Tennessee Titans after being a finalist for the 2022 Outland Trophy and being a unanimous first-team All-American.

NFL draft live updates: Chicago Bears pick Tennessee OT Darnell Wright

After Paris Johnson Jr. was picked by the Arizona Cardinals at No. 6, Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright was the second offensive lineman off the board.

How did Jalen Carter do against Ohio State?

Jalen Carter only faced Ohio State once in his collegiate career.

The former Georgia and newly-named Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle recorded one tackle and one pass deflection against the Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl.

NFL draft live updates: Philadelphia Eagles trade up, select Georgia DT Jalen Carter at No. 9

After moving up to the No. 9 pick, switching picks with the Chicago Bears, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who had seven tackles-for-loss and three sacks last season.

In three seasons with the Bulldogs, Carter had 18.5 tackles-for-loss.

NFL draft live updates: Texas RB Bijan Robinson selected by the Atlanta Falcons at No. 8

A former major Ohio State target is heading to the Atlanta Falcons.

After recording 3,410 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns in three seasons at Texas, Bijan Robinson was selected with the No. 8 overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons.

Robinson had Ohio State as a finalist in the 2020 class.

NFL draft live updates: Los Vegas Raiders take Texas Tech DE Tyree Wilson at No. 7

Tyree Wilson is heading to the Los Vegas Raiders with the No. 7 overall pick after 17 sacks and 32 tackles for loss for Texas A&M and Texas Tech.

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray reportedly wanted Paris Johnson Jr.

Kyler Murray was a proponent of adding Paris Johnson Jr. to the Arizona Cardinals' offensive line.

"(For what it's worth) word is Kyler Murray likes Paris Johnson a lot and has let that be known inside the (Arizona Cardinals) building," NFL Network's Mike Garafolo tweeted Tuesday.

Paris Johnson Jr.: 'I'm just here to work'

Paris Johnson Jr. wants Arizona Cardinals fans to know that he's ready to work.

"I'm just here to work," Johnson said on ESPN. "I don't even have the words. I'm here to work and I'm here to compete... I'm here to finish what I want to start."

Johnson said being selected by the Arizona Cardinals was a full-circle moment for him. His father Paris Johnson Sr. was drafted by the Cardinals in 1999.

"I was praying about it this morning," Johnson said."My dad played for the Cardinals. He was a pick about 22, 23 years ago in the fifth round. And I told my mom I wanted to be bigger and better.

NFL draft live updates: Arizona Cardinals trade to No. 6, takes Ohio State OT Paris Johnson Jr.

After trading back from No. 3, the Arizona Cardinals moved back up for another Buckeye.

Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., an All-American, was selected with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

How did Devon Witherspoon do against Ohio State?

Despite playing in the Big Ten, Devon Witherspoon did not face Ohio State in his college career.

Ohio State has not played Illinois since 2017. The Buckeyes have an eight-game win streak against the Fighting Illini.

NFL draft live updates: Devon Witherspoon goes No. 5 to the Seattle Seahawks

C.J. Stroud is not the only Big Ten player in the first five picks of the 2023 NFL draft.

The Seattle Seahawks selected Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon with the fifth overall pick after recording three interceptions, 14 pass deflections and 41 tackles last season.

NFL draft live updates: Indianapolis Colts take Florida QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4

The Indianapolis Colts selected the third quarterback in the first four picks of the 2023 NFL draft, taking Florida's Anthony Richardson at No. 4.

Last season, Richardson completed 53.8% of his passes for 2,549 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

NFL draft live updates: Houston Texans trade up, take Alabama LB Will Anderson Jr. at No. 3

The Houston Texans traded up to take the Arizona Cardinals' No. 3 pick.

WiAnd one pick after picking Stroud, the Texans landed Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr.

Anderson recorded 58.5 tackles-for-loss and 34.5 sacks in three years wiht the Crimson Tide.

C.J. Stroud: 'There was a point where nobody believed in me.'

After being picked by the Houston Texans with the No. 2 overall pick, C.J. Stroud shared how thankful he was with ESPN.

"God is battle testing me," Stroud said. "I have the armor of God on me, so he has been preparing me for this moment right here.

"Believe in yourself. There was a point where nobody believed in me. I put my trust in God and my family... Just consistency. You can do anything you put your mind to. I'm a living testimony that you can really do anything because I came from nothing."

NFL draft live updates: Houston Texans pick C.J. Stroud at No. 2

C.J. Stroud has a home.

The Ohio State quarterback was selected with the No. 2 pick of the 2023 NFl draft. The two-time Heisman finalist recorded 8,123 passing yards, 85 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in two seasons as Ohio State's starter.

Stroud becomes the highest-drafted quarterback in Ohio State history.

NFL draft live updates: Who was the first pick in the 2023 NFL draft? Alabama QB Bryce Young

Bryce Young was the first player to hear his name called Thursday night.

The Alabama quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner was selected with the No. 1 pick of the 2023 NFL draft.

Last season, Young threw for 3,328 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and five interceptions for the Crimson Tide.

Which Ohio State QBs were drafted in NFL?

Here's a list of Ohio State quarterbacks who have been drafted in the NFL

• 1941: Don Scott, Chicago Bears No. 9

• 1942: Jack Graf, Cleveland Rams, No. 162

• 1943: Les Horvath, Cleveland Rams, No. 45

• 1955: Dave Leggett, Chicago Cardinals, No. 74

• 1955: John Borthon, Cleveland Browns, No. 157

• 1959: Frank Kremblas, New York Giants, No. 275

• 1971: Rex Kern, Baltimore Colts, No. 260

• 1971: Ron Maciejowski, Chicago Bears No. 376

• 1974: Greg Hare, Buffalo Bills, No. 203

• 1976: Cornelius Greene, Dallas Cowboys No. 318

• 1982: Art Schlichter, No. 4 Baltimore Colts

• 1987: Jim Karsatos, Miami Dolphins, No. 322

• 1988 Tom Tupa, Phoenix Cardinals, No. 68

• 1992: Kent Graham, New York Giants, No. 211

• 1996: Bobby Hoying, Philadelphia Eagles No. 85

• 1999: Joe Germiane, St. Louis Rams, No. 101

• 2002: Steve Bellsari, St. Louis Rams No. 205

• 2004: Craig Krenzel, Chicago Bears, No. 148

• 2007: Troy Smith, Baltimore Ravens No. 174

• 2011 Supplemental Draft: Terrelle Pryor, Oakland Raiders, Round 3

• 2016: Cardale Jones, Buffalo Bills, No. 139

• 2019: Dwayne Haskins, Washington Redskins, No. 15

• 2021: Justin Fields, Chicago Bears, No. 11

Ohio State football NFL first-round draft picks by team

Twenty-seven NFL teams have selected Ohio State players in the first round of the NFL draft. Twenty-three of those teams have selected a Buckeye in the first round more than once, including the Chicago Bears, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints, who have each picked Ohio State players in the first round six different times.

• Chicago Bears: 6

• New York Jets: 6

• New Orleans Saints: 6

• Indianapolis (Baltimore) Colts: 5

• Buffalo Bills: 5

• Las Vegas (Oakland) Raiders: 5

• Detroit Lions: 4

• San Francisco 49ers: 4

• Cleveland Browns: 4

• Pittsburgh Steelers: 4

• New England (Boston) Patriots: 4

• Los Angeles (St. Louis) Rams: 4

• Green Bay Packers: 3

• Minnesota Vikings: 3

• New York Giants: 3

• Cincinnati Bengals: 3

• Philadelphia Eagles: 2

• Denver Broncos: 2

• Los Angeles (San Diego) Chargers: 2

• Arizona Cardinals: 2

• Seattle Seahawks: 2

• Dallas Cowboys: 2

• Washington Commanders (Redskins, Football Team): 2

• Tennessee Titans (Houston Oilers): 1

• Miami Dolphins: 1

• Carolina Panthers: 1

• Atlanta Falcons: 1

Ohio State football NFL first-round draft picks by position

Ohio State's 87 first-round draft picks have been spread out across both the offense and defense.

The Buckeyes have had 46 offensive players selected in the first round of the NFL draft including 15 running backs, half backs or fullbacks and 12 offensive tackles. On defense, Ohio State has had 41 first-round selections, including 11 linebackers and 15 cornerbacks.

Offense

• Quarterback: 4

• Running back (includes half back and full back): 15

• Wide receiver: 7

• Tight end: 1

• Offensive tackle: 12

• Offensive guard: 4

• Center: 3

Defense

• Defensive end: 7

• Defensive tackle: 3

• Linebacker: 11

• Safety: 4

• Cornerback: 15

• Defensive back: 1

C.J. Stroud could make history at the 2023 NFL draft

C.J. Stroud has the chance to make Ohio State history in the 2023 NFL draft.

The Buckeye quarterback, if selected in the top-three picks of the first round, would be the highest-drafted quarterback to ever come from Ohio State.

Art Schlichter went to the Indianapolis Colts at No. 4 overall in 1982.

What Ryan Day sees in Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Jaxon Smith-Njigba did not have much of a chance to show what he could do in 2022.

After a record-breaking sophomore season with 95 catches and 1,606 receiving yards, Smith-Njigba spent the majority of 2022 sidelined with a hamstring injury.

But in his appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day reminded the hosts of what Smith-Njigba could do at the next level.

“I think it’s his change in direction,” Day said. “I call him like a point guard who goes down the court, but never really slows down to make a crossover. He can make a guy miss and continue to move full speed. I’ve never seen anybody cover him. He always seems to be open. I think his toughness, the way he’s built low to the ground, he can play inside and play outside.”

Many mock drafts have Smith-Njigba as the first wide receiver off the board.

How many NFL draft first-round picks has Ohio State had?

Ohio State has had more NFL first-round picks than any other team in college football.

Coming into the 2023 draft, the Buckeyes have had 87 first-round draft picks: four more than Southern California (83) and nine more than Alabama (76).

What Ohio State coach Ryan Day said about C.J. Stroud's S2 Cognition testing

In an interview on ESPN’s “College GameDay” Thursday, Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he had a Zoom call with officials that ran the S2 Cognition test hours before the NFL draft, asking about the reported scores of his quarterback C.J. Stroud.

“I learned quite a few things about it,” Day said on ESPN from Kansas City, the site of the draft. “First off, it's all based on your eye reaction and reaction to buttons and pressing buttons. So there's no IQ test. There's no question and answer. There's nothing like that.”

Day said he also learned that some of the test scores attributed to Stroud were inaccurate.

“There’s 10 scores that actually get evaluated during the testing process,” he said, “and you don't know what those scores mean. They're all evaluating different things. To just kind of take a number that got leaked and make an evaluation of somebody is a little irresponsible.”

C.J. Stroud and the S2 Cognition test: What we know

In the days leading up to the 2023 NFL draft, questions about C.J. Stroud’s football IQ and ability were put on full display.

Bob McGinn, a former Green Bay Packers beat writer for the Green Bay Press-Gazette and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reported the former Ohio State quarterback scored in the 18th percentile on his S2 Cognition test, testing his visual and instinctive learning, along with impulse control and observation while measuring how players process and make split-second decisions.

Multiple sources told McGinn that Young's total score was in the 98th percentile, while Fresno State's Jake Haener was at 96%, Levis and BYU's Jaren Hall finished at 93%, Houston's Clayton Tune finished at 84%, Richardson finished at 79 and Tennessee's Hendon Hooker was at 46%.

“I'm not a test taker. I play football," Stroud told Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler. "At the end of the day, I don’t have nothing to prove to nobody. I’m not (going to) sit here and explain how I process football. The people who are making the picks know what I can do, so that’s all that matters to me.

"There’s a whole bunch of people who know how to coach better, know how to play quarterback better, know how to do everything on social media," Stroud continued. "But the man in the arena, that’s what tough is stepping into the arena 10 toes. And I’m going to stand on that. I know what I can do, I know what I can process. If I’m not the smartest quarterback in this draft, I know I’m one of the smartest quarterbacks in the NFL when I step in there tomorrow.

"I have confidence in myself. I don’t think you can play at Ohio State and not be smart. I don’t have nothing to prove to nobody man. At the end of the day, if you don’t trust and believe in me, I’ll tell you to watch this."

Where could C.J. Stroud, Paris Johnson Jr. or Jaxon Smith-Njigba could be selected in the 2023 NFL draft?

Thursday night, Ohio State is expected to have three first-round draft picks. And in ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s final mock draft, he has each of them off the board in the first 22 picks.

• No. 3 Tennessee Titans (via mock trade with Arizona Cardinals): QB C.J. Stroud

• No. 9 Chicago Bears (via Carolina Panthers): OT Paris Johnson Jr.

• No. 22 Baltimore Ravens: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

When is the first round of the 2023 NFL draft?

The NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. Thursday, with festivities this year being held in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Carolina Panthers own the No. 1, the result of a trade with the Chicago Bears. The Cleveland Browns traded away their first-round selection, and the Cincinnati Bengals are slated to pick twenty-eighth.

How can I watch the first round of the 2023 NFL draft?

The first round of the NFL draft will be broadcast on NFL Network, ESPN, and ABC.

You can also listen to the draft on the radio. It will air on 97.1 FM starting with a pre-draft special at 6 p.m.

Will C.J. Stroud be at NFL draft 2023?

Stroud is one of 17 players who will be in attendance for the first round of the draft, along with Smith-Njigba and Johnson.

Here's the list of players attending the draft:

• USC WR Jordan Addison

• Alabama DE Will Anderson Jr.

• Alabama SAF Brian Brance

• Georgia DL Jalen Carter

• Boston College WR Zay Flowers

• Oregon CB Christian Gonzalez

• Ohio State OT Paris Johnson Jr.

• Kentucky QB Will Levis

• Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr.

• Florida QB Anthony Richardson

• Texas RB Bijan Robinson

• Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

• Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud

• Georgia Tech DE Keion White

• Texas Tech DE Tyree Wilson

• Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon

• Alabama QB Bryce Young

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