Some of the elite ൲prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft could be picked lower than their talent warrants.
Whether that’s Bijan Robinson because of the devaluation of the running back, or defensive tackle Jalen Carter because of character concerns, or others in the first round because quarterbacks such as Anthony Richardson, Will Levis and even Hendon Hooker get pushed up the board by needy teams, Thursday’s first round could look out of whack when draft slots are compared to a big board based on skill alone.
The scouting consensus that it is not a great draft class compared to recent years is reflected in The Post’s annual top 100 rankings — based off of observations and insight gathered in conversations with NFL personnel — because of the philosophy, “When in doubt, go with linemen on both sides of the ball.”
The top 100 includes 16 offensive linemen, 15 edge rushers, 15 cornerbacks, 14 wide receivers, nine defensive tackles, seven tight ends, six quarterbacks, six runnin🌄g backs, six linebackers and six sa🌟feties. Here it is:
