Las Vegas releases early odds on first overall pick of 2023 NFL Draft

Las Vegas is looking way ahead, releasing odds for the first overall selection of the 2023 NFL Draft. If the most recent iteration of the NFL Draft is any indication, there’s some money to be made, as former Georgia star Travon Walker wasn’t on the radar on this time last year.

Of course, the quarterbacks have the best odds of anyone. It’ll be a consistent battle between C.J. Stroud of Ohio State and Bryce Young of Alabama throughout the season, as the duo will battle for numerous accolades, including the Heisman Trophy. However, don’t discount a defensive player going first overall, and Young’s teammate, Will Anderson Jr., is the perfect option.

Additionally, Stroud has some teammates in the conversation, as well — offensive tackle Paris Johnson and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba have strong odds. In-between all the Alabama and Ohio State love, quarterbacks like Phil Jurkovec of Boston College, Tyler Van Dyke of Miami and Spencer Rattler of South Carolina will be looking to upset the apple cart.

With close to a year before things are set in stone, here’s who Vegas Insider believes has the best shot at No. 1 in the 2023 NFL Draft at the moment.

Odds for first overall pick of 2023 NFL Draft, via Vegas Insider:

• C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State (+220)
• Bryce Young, QB, Alabama (+250)
• Will Anderson Jr., DE, Alabama (+300)
• Paris Johnson, OT Ohio State (+1200)
• Phil Jurkovec, QB, Boston College (+1600)
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State (+1800)
• Tyler Van Dyke, QB, Miami (+2000)
• Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina (+2500)
• Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson (+2500)
• Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern (+2800)
• Will Levis, QB, Kentucky (+2800)
• Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama (+3300)
• Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (+3300)
• Jaren Hall, QB, BYU (+4000)
• Justin Flowe, LB, Oregon (+4000)
• Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia (+4000)
• Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson (+4000)
• Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina (+5000)
• Malik Cunningham, QB, Louisville (+5000)
• Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU (+5000)
• Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee (+5000)
• BJ Ojulari, DE, LSU (+5000)
• Brennan Armstrong, QB, Virginia (+6000)
• Kedon Slovis, QB, Pittsburgh (+6000)
• Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame (+8000)
• Ryan Hayes, OT, Michigan (+8000)
• Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia (+8000)
• Myles Murphy, DL, Clemson (+8000)
• J.T. Daniels, QB, West Virginia (+10000)
• Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame (+10000)
• Sam Hartman, QB, Wake Forest (+10000)
• Brandon Joseph, S, Notre Dame (+10000)
• D.J. Uiagalelei, QB, Clemson (+10000)
• Zion Nelson, OT, Miami (+10000)
• Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas (+12500)
• Jordan Addison, WR, Pittsburgh (+12500)