2023 NFL draft order: Top 31 picks set with Bears

10:14 PM ET ESPN staff The order for the top 31 picks in the preliminary of the 2023 NFL draft is set after

Super Bowl LVII, with the Chicago Bears choosing No. 1 and the Houston Texans picking No. 2. The Texans’dramatic Week 18 triumph allowed the Bears to slip into the top spot. Will Chicago keep this choice or trade back? Will the Texans select their signal-caller of the future with their choice? The Bears and the Texans are followed by the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3. Numerous teams have the chance to make huge relocations, as there have been six trades involving first-round picks. The Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles remain in line to have 2 first-round selections. This year’s Round 1 will have 31 choices as the Dolphins were stripped of their selection for tampering infractions. The Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers likewise will not have a first-round choice. The Denver Broncos don’t own their own first-round selection however will have one from a trade that sent outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins in a deal that included the 49ers’2023 first-round pick.The 2023 NFL draft will happen at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, house of the Kansas City Chiefs, with the preliminary slated for

April 27. Rounds 2 and 3 will take place on April 28, and Rounds 4 through 7 will be on April 29. The draft will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and the ESPN App.Check out the top 31 choices below.(Group write-ups listed below have actually been upgraded from December.) There will be a lot of quarterback-needy teams wanting to trade approximately the Bears’No. 1 spot. A year after not having a first-round choice, Chicago might come away with several firsts by trading back, permitting general manager Ryan Poles to attend to requirements at protective line, wide receiver and offensive line. The Bears ranked last in the NFL in sacks(20)and pressures( 96). Strengthening their pass rush is concern No. 1, and if it doesn’t come over signing complimentary representatives, they could discover that help atop the draft.– Courtney Cronin The Texans’rebuild is stuck in the mud. Why? Because they’re searching for their quarterback of the future and– with Lovie Smith fired hours after the season finale– a brand-new coach. There was optimism prior to the season that Davis Mills could become the long-lasting answer, but he was benched after 10 starts( and 11 interceptions). After backup Kyle Allen struggled through 2 starts, however, Mills returned as the starter in Week 14. Entering into this draft, Houston must discover its franchise signal-caller to offer its rebuild any authenticity.– DJ Bien-Aime Arizona will have a huge selection of requirements in the preliminary, and staying with its”best player available “approach hasn’t always benefited the group. This draft

will have to do with making quarterback Kyler Murray delighted and giving him more alternatives to work with, whether that’s an offensive lineman or an offensive target. The Cardinals will have a brand-new coach and general manager– they worked with Monti Ossenfort for the GM job on Jan. 16– calling the shots for this draft. Murray’s rehabilitation and surgery for the season-ending knee injury he suffered in Week 14 lingers over their offseason.– Josh Weinfuss The Colts have actually prepared 2 quarterbacks in the first round since 1998: Peyton Manning

and Andrew Luck. With their need at the position as alarming as ever, search for an increased focus on the passers in this class. The Colts have other problems to sort out– such as who will be their coach going forward– however there is no dispute about the crucial scenario at quarterback, provided Matt Ryan’s age (37)and efficiency and the unproven status of Sam Ehlinger.– Stephen Holder< img alt=""src ="https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/sea.png?w=110&h=110&transparent=true"width="31"

/ > The Russell Wilson trade has general manager John Schneider and the Seahawks sitting quite. With the Broncos at 5-12, the first-round pick they owe Seattle landed at No. 5. Picking that early offers the Seahawks a rare possibility at adding the effect defensive lineman they badly need up front, however they ‘d likewise need a quarterback if they let Geno Smith walk in totally free agency. Seattle also owns Denver’s second-round pick, suggesting it’s likely to have 3 top-40 picks. — Brady Henderson

Since he arrived in Detroit, basic manager Brad Holmes has revealed an eye for draft talent, picking gems such as fourth-round receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who is off to a record-breaking start to his profession. There will be tough decisions made in this draft, and the Lions likely will have to deal with quarterback and cornerback. Yes, Jared Goff had a terrific season, however Detroit needs to secure young talent at that spot, and the secondary is its biggest requirement on defense. — Eric Woodyard

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A year after waiting up until the 3rd round to make its very first choice– general manager Dave Ziegler and coach Josh McDaniels dealt very first- and second-round picks to Green Bay for wideout Davante Adams– Las Vegas once again requires to get a bit of whatever. Little has actually altered, even with stars such as Adams, running back Josh Jacobs and protective end Maxx Crosby on the roster. The wild card, however, is quarterback. Because even though Derek Carr signed a three-year, $121.5 million extension with a no-trade clause last offseason, the Raiders have a three-day window after the season to move on with a reasonably inexpensive $5.6 million salary-cap hit. — Paul Gutierrez

The Falcons might be well-served by focusing on defensive linemen and edge rushes in this draft. They as soon as again ranked toward the bottom of the league in sacks (21) and pressure percentage (22%), and the group desperately requires to find players to surround star tackle Grady Jarrett. It was Atlanta’s most significant requirement last year– and remains its greatest requirement this offseason, only this time there is cap cash to play with. — Michael Rothstein

The Panthers haven’t taken a quarterback in the first round because Cam Newton with the leading pick in 2011. With the No. 9 choice, it is time to end the quarterback turmoil the team has remained in considering that midway through the 2018 season when Newton suffered a shoulder injury. With the trade of running back Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers, general manager Scott Fitterer has placed himself to have the choices to move up for a quarterback if needed. — David Newton

The 14-3 Eagles have made a deep run in the playoffs and will still end up with two first-round picks. With Jalen Harms strengthening his spot as the starting quarterback, Philadelphia can focus on the offensive line, protective line and secondary.– Tim McManus The Titans will be making draft choices without general manager Jon Robinson for the very first time considering that 2015– they hired Ran Carthon for the GM task on Jan. 17. This draft will be critical for a group stuck in a cycle of early playoff exits. Tennessee has actually invested heavily in the defense and gotten the desired outcomes, however the offense does not have established dynamic playmakers beyond running back Derrick Henry, so this draft requires to yield players who can assist put points on the board.– Turron Davenport This pick is the Texans’second

of the draft and originated from a trade with the Cleveland Browns to get quarterback Deshaun Watson. In the trade, the Texans received 2022, 2023 and 2024 first-round picks, plus a 2023 third-round pick and a 2024 fourth-round choice.– ESPN personnel Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Jets ought to be back to having a typical

draft. After stockpiling picks in the past 2 drafts– they had six overall selections in the leading 36– they have one choice in each of the leading rounds. That makes it more difficult to fill requirements, but they clearly don’t have as numerous as in previous years. This puts more pressure on basic manager Joe Douglas and his searching department due to the fact that the margin for mistake is slimmer than in the high-volume years, however it suggests development in their rebuild.– Rich Cimini The Patriots are stocked with picks– an extra third-rounder

from a 2022 draft-day trade with Carolina, an additional fourth-rounder from previously dealing running back Sony Michel to the Rams, and 2 additional sixth-rounders from trades including Stephon Gilmore and Jarrett Stidham– which will provide a lot of flexibility to make trades. If an offending take on remains in striking range early, that would be a slam dunk. Unsteady play at that position, due in part to a run of injuries, has actually added to the offense ranking 20th in the NFL in sacks taken per pass play.– Mike Reiss Still awaiting that first-round receiver? It will be Year 21 without one, specifically because it appears the Packers hit on second-rounder Christian Watson and fourth-rounder Romeo Doubs in 2015. Yet the Packers still need to get their quarterback– whether it’s Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love– aid. That must can be found in the type of a tackle and a tight end. Who knows how much longer David Bakhtiari will hold up at left tackle? And it’s still not a considered that Yosh Nijman is a long-term starter. At tight end, Robert Tonyan is their only playmaker, and he’s on an expiring contract.– Rob Demovsky The Leaders have eight choices in the draft, with three of those can be found in the seventh round. They do not have a third-round pick since of the Carson Wentz trade however likely will get one for losing guard Brandon Scherff to free firm last offseason. They’re in a great position to deal with a few areas. Washington requires more depth at corner and might utilize its first choice there. Quarterback could be a choice, depending upon how the position cleans: Wentz has no surefire cash and can be cut; Taylor Heinicke will be a free agent; and Sam Howell began one game. The Leaders need more quality interior offending linemen and speed everywhere.– John Keim The Steelers have several instant positions of requirement they might fill after dealing with the quarterback position

in 2022. At the top of their dream list ought to be cornerback, offensive deal with, interior offensive line and defensive take on. Given that Pittsburgh parted methods with Joe Haden after last season, a true lockdown cornerback hasn’t emerged. And on the offending line, 2021 fourth-round choice Dan Moore Jr. has actually been among the most-penalized tackles and has actually permitted eight sacks.– Brooke Pryor

This is the Lions’ second pick of the first round. Detroit’s No. 6 pick was acquired in the 2021 trade with the Rams that sent out quarterback Matthew Stafford to Los Angeles. The Lions received a third-round pick in 2021 and first-round choices in 2022 and 2023. — ESPN staff

Whatever the Bucs do this offseason centers on whether quarterback Tom Brady returns, as his agreement expires at the end of the season. If he returns, the quarterback circumstance will have security, and they will be looking to compete. If he does not, and they can’t discover a veteran replacement, the Bucs will shift to “rebuild” mode. — Jenna Laine

This choice is the Seahawks’second of the preliminary. Seattle’s No. 5 pick was obtained in an offseason trade with the Broncos that sent quarterback Russell Wilson to Denver. In the trade, the Seahawks got quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, protective lineman Shelby Harris, 2022 and 2023 first-round picks, 2022 and 2023 second-round choices and a 2022 fifth-round choice. — ESPN personnel

The Chargers have utilized first-round choices the previous 2 years to construct security for quarterback Justin Herbert, choosing left tackle Rashawn Slater in 2021 and ideal guard Zion Johnson last April. That trend might continue, with a requirement to solidify the right tackle area, where starter Trey Pipkins III is scheduled to become a free representative. The Bolts have 7 draft selects despite sending a 2023 sixth-round choice to the Bears as part of the trade for Khalil Mack. Throughout the draft, the Bears sent out a 2023 sixth-round back in exchange for two 2022 seventh-round choices. — Lindsey Thiry

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While there will be a lot of demanding the Ravens to deal with wide receiver in the preliminary since of an absence of performance, nobody should be shocked if Baltimore utilizes its top tease a cornerback. Marcus Peters is a complimentary representative after a season in which he has actually clashed with coach John Harbaugh on the sideline and has actually not looked like himself on the field. Baltimore will require to discover another starter to couple with Marlon Humphrey. The Ravens have long prioritized the cornerback position but haven’t chosen one in the first round since 2017. — Jamison Hensley

Among these years, the Vikings will need to think of life after Kirk Cousins. He’ll turn 35 before next season, and disallowing another contract extension, will get in 2023 in the final year of his current offer. The Vikings’ suddenly successful season makes it not likely that they’ll remain in a position to pick one of the top quarterbacks in this draft, however it’s a central team-building issue that is just going to intensify moving forward. — Kevin Seifert

In spite of spending $ 128 million in guaranteed money on seven protective complimentary representatives and choosing 5 defensive players in the first three rounds the previous 2 offseasons, defense stays the Jaguars’ leading priority this offseason. The pass rush has actually largely been inadequate (2022 No. 1 choice Travon Walker and 2019 No. 7 choice Josh Allen integrated for just 11.5 sacks) and the interior of the protective line requires an upgrade, too. Cornerback might be the top target if the Jaguars aren’t going to move Darious Williams– who was signed to be the nickelback– outdoors completely.— Michael DiRocco

The big question for the Giants will be whether they can– or will– take a quarterback in the preliminary. Sure, it will not be simple if they choose to enter that direction, but Buffalo (where basic manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll worked formerly) had the 21st general pick in the 2018 draft, traded up twice and landed Josh Allen at No. 7 total. The Giants have nine picks in April’s draft and need to include 2 more compensatory selections. That gives them something to work with. — Jordan Raanan

There are a number of positions the Cowboys could target this offseason, such as running back, tight end, linebacker and potentially even a quarterback for the future. Cornerback is a significant requirement, nevertheless. Jourdan Lewis suffered a Lisfranc injury in October that might have a long road for rehabilitation. Anthony Brown, who is set to be a complimentary agent, suffered a torn Achilles in December. The Cowboys have Trevon Diggs under agreement through 2023 however would like to extend his contract. Cornerback looks like the greatest position to target entering into the draft. — Todd Archer

The Bills don’t have a surplus of choices in this draft, with the team trading away two late-round picks at the deadline for running back Nyheim Hines and security Dean Marlowe. They have an extra fifth-round choice after trading offensive lineman Cody Ford to the Cardinals, nevertheless. The Costs’ greatest requirements will depend upon what they perform in free agency, with linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and safety Jordan Poyer– 2 crucial protective players– set to be complimentary representatives. They won’t need to do significant roster work in the draft, but there are positions that they will likely require to resolve, with the offensive line being another candidate. — Alaina Getzenberg

With quarterback Joe Burrow’s agreement extension looming, the Bengals likely will need a plug-and-play starter in the draft to offset Burrow’s upcoming salary-cap hit. Cincinnati might resolve tight end or slot receiver, which could emerge as needs this offseason. Discovering high-leverage factors in this class will be key to Cincinnati’s success for the next couple of years. — Ben Infant

This choice pertains to the Saints in the trade for coach Sean Payton, and it has been dealt 2 other times considering that 2021. It started as the 49ers’ choice, however they traded it to the Dolphins in a deal that saw the 49ers move up to No. 3 total in the 2021 draft. After that, Miami traded it to the Broncos in a deal for edge rush Bradley Chubb at the trade due date in 2022.– ESPN personnel

This is the Eagles ‘second choice of the draft. The No. 10 pick came from a trade before last April’s draft with the Saints. In the trade, Philadelphia got a 2022 first-round pick, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 second-round choice, plus 2022 third-round and seventh-round choices. — ESPN Staff

Depending upon the number of countervailing picks they’re awarded, the Chiefs might have as many as 11 choices. That makes this draft more about quantity than quality, particularly given that the Chiefs have only one choice in each of the first three rounds. They will have the flexibility to move up for a particular player if they so choose, nevertheless. They’ve done a good task of preparing in the late rounds over the last few years, so they might find a productive player or 2 on the third day if they keep all their picks. — Adam Teicher