Wow, the 2023 NFL draft is coming up soon! I can hardly believe how quickly time has flown by. It feels like just yesterday I was watching the 2021 NFL draft. So, how many picks are in the 2023 NFL draft? Well, that all depends on how many teams are eligible for the draft and how many players each team decides to select.
The 2023 NFL draft will consist of at least 255 picks: one in each round, seven in each of the six rounds, plus an extra seven compensatory picks in the seventh round. That’s a lot of players potentially changing hands!
The way it works is an NFL team can choose to either select a rookie with one of their first-round picks, trade those picks to another team for more picks down the line, or even select more than one player in certain rounds. Ultimately, whether your team has a successful draft or not will depend on the players that they are able to acquire.
Since the 2023 NFL draft is still a few years away, these numbers could still change. We could see more teams added or subtracted from the equation, or have more picks added due to a trade. What we do know is that a team should still have plenty of options at their disposal in order to find the best possible players to help strengthen their roster.
That said, teams should be especially savvy when it comes to making their selections in the 2023 NFL draft. There’s a lot more to consider now versus just the overall talent level. Teams have to factor in injuries, character issues, potential conflict of interest, and even off-field lifestyle decisions. It’s no longer just about pure talent; teams have to be more strategic when selecting their next rookies.
To that end, teams may be willing to sacrifice one or two early-round picks in order to get top talent in the later rounds. Most teams would much rather have two sleeper picks with later-round selections than one top-tier talent late in the draft. This strategy can be beneficial both in the short- and long-term.
As for what the teams will actually do with their picks, we’ll have to wait and see. For now, it looks like the 2023 NFL draft is off to a great start with plenty of picks to choose from! Regardless of the rounds, I’m sure the teams will be sure to make the best selections they can to get ready for the new season.