CBS Sports releases new 2023 NFL Mock Draft with Florida QB Anthony Richardson No. 1 overall

CBS Sports has released a new 2023 NFL Mock Draft. This one jumped out for a notable reason, the bold prediction that Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson is going to be drafted first overall.

There are a few reasons why this is so surprising. First, the Chicago Bears own the first overall pick and despite rumors that the Bears could trade Justin Fields, the truth is that they already have their quarterback of the future. Secondly, Anthony Richardson is a gamble. He has all the tools but he’s still a raw talent that needs time to develop, a luxury rarely given to first overall picks.

CBS Sports’ latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft

Here is a look at CBS Sports’ latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft:

1. Indianapolis Colts, via mock trade from Chicago Bears
   • Anthony Richardson, Florida, Quarterback
2. Houston Texas
   • Bryce Young, Alabama, Quarterback
3. Arizona Cardinals
   • Jalen Carter, Georgia, Defensive Lineman
4. Chicago Bears, via mock trade from Indianapolis Colts
   • Will Anderson, Alabama, Edge Rusher
5. Carolina Panthers, via mock trade from Seattle Seahawks
   • Will Levis, Kentucky, Quarterback
6. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams)
   • Devon Witherspoon, Illinois, Cornerback
7. Green Bay Packers, via mock trade from Las Vegas Raiders
   • Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech, Edge Rusher
8. Baltimore Ravens, via mock trade from Atlanta Falcons
   • CJ Stroud, Ohio State, Quarterback
9. Seattle Seahawks, via mock trade from Carolina Panthers
   • Calijah Kancey, Pitt, Defensive Lineman
10. Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints)
    • Lukas Van Ness, Iowa, Edge Rusher
11. Tennessee Titans
    • Paris Johnson, Ohio State, Tackle
12. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns)
    • Jordan Addison, USC, Wide Receiver
13. New York Jets
    • Peter Skoronski, Northwestern, Tackle
14. New England Patriots
    • Quentin Johnston, TCU, Wide Receiver
15. Green Bay Packer
    • Luke Musgrave, Oregon State, Tight End
16. Washington Commanders
    • Cam Smith, South Carolina, Cornerback
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
    • Joey Porter Jr., Penn State, Cornerback
18. Detroit Lions
    • Michael Mayer, Notre Dame, Tight End
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    • Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland, Tackle
20. Seattle Seahawks
    • John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota, Offensive Lineman
21. Los Angeles Chargers
    • Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee, Wide Receiver
22. Baltimore Ravens
    • Christian Gonzalez, Oregon, Cornerback
23. Minnesota Vikings
    • Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State, Wide Receiver
24. Jacksonville Jaguars
    • Brian Branch, Alabama, Safety
25. New York Giants
    • O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida, Offensive Lineman
26. Dallas Cowboys
    • Drew Sanders, Arkansas, Linebacker
27. Buffalo Bills
    • Broderick Jones, Georgia, Tackle
28. Cincinnati Bengals
    • Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Cornerback
29. New Orleans Saints
    • Bryan Bresee, Clemson, Defensive Lineman
30. Philadelphia Eagles
    • Bijan Robinson, Texas, Running Back
31. Kansas City Chiefs
    • Zay Flowers, Boston College, Wide Receiver

First, it’s important to note that CBS Sports decided that Derek Carr will sign with the Jets, Aaron Rodgers is going to the Raiders, Lamar Jackson will be traded to the Falcons, Ryan Tannehill will sign with the Saints, and Jimmy Garoppolo will be on his way to the Titans. These are all just educated guesses at this point but they help demonstrate why certain quarterbacks were drafted where.

Also, CBS Sports has no qualms about predicting trades in its NFL Mock Draft. That’s a challenge to do well and is noted throughout the picks.

Notably, there are only 31 picks because the Miami Dolphins forfeited their first round pick due to tampering for Tom Brady.