2023 NFL Draft order: Picks by team, latest order for Day 3 (Rounds 4-7)
2023-04-29
The 2023 NFL Draft order is based on the final standings for the 2022 NFL season, with the top 18 selections determined at the conclusion of Week 18. After each passing week of the NFL playoffs, we gained further clarity for the order of selections in all seven rounds.
Of course, this is a slightly abnormal year. While there are a total of 259 picks in the NFL Draft in ordinary years, that is changing this time around. Because of the NFL’s findings from its investigation into the Miami Dolphins’ tampering by pursuing Tom Brady and Sean Payton when they were under contract with other teams. As a result, Miami lost its first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and its third-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The NFL awards compensatory picks to NFL teams that lost a certain caliber of free agents and production in free agency the previous year, using a formula to calculate what compensation should be received. The compensatory picks between Rounds 3 and 7 were just announced.
Here’s the latest 2023 NFL Draft order and everything you should know about the NFL Draft in 2023. The latest draft order for the draft is based on the final NFL standings.
The 2023 NFL Draft class is relatively good, with strengths and weaknesses at various positions. Some of the strongest positions in the 2023 NFL Draft include quarterback, running back, tight end and cornerback. However, the 2023 draft class is relatively weak at interior offensive line, wide receiver, off-ball linebacker and safety.
When is the 2023 NFL Draft?
The 2023 NFL Draft is on April 27-29, 2023. It will be the 88th NFL Draft in the history of the National Football League. Fans can watch the 2023 NFL Draft on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network
The NFL Draft in 2023 will be held in Kansas City, Missouri. It marks the first time that Missouri is hosting the NFL Draft. Union Station, the historic train station in Kansas City, will host all the NFL Draft festivities.
The Houston Texans currently have 12 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, the most picks in 2023. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings have the fewest picks in the 2023 NFL Draft with five selections.
There are only 31 first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft because the Miami Dolphins forfeited their 2023 first round pick for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering policy. The NFL also fined the Dolphins $1.5 million and owner Stephen Ross was suspended through Oct. 17. A six-month investigation by the NFL found that the Dolphins illegally communicated with Tom Brady and Don Yee, the agent for Brady and coach Sean Payton.
Which NFL teams have the most 1st round picks 2023?
The Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles all have two first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Here is a list of the first-round picks trades for the 2023 NFL Draft.
1st pick: The Chicago Bears traded the first overall pick to the Carolina Panthers in a trade package involving DJ Moore, the ninth pick and a future first.
5th pick: Denver Broncos traded a first (No. 9 overall) and second-round pick (No. 40 overall) in 2022 and 2023 first (No. 5) and second (No. 38) to the Seattle Seahawks for Russell Wilson last offseason.
6th pick: The Los Angeles Rams traded Jared Goff, a 2021 third-round pick along with a 2022 first-round pick (No. 32) and their 2023 first-round pick (No. 6) to the Detroit Lions for Matthew Stafford in January 2021.
9th pick: The Carolina Panthers traded the 9th and 61st overall picks along with DJ Moore and two future picks to move up to the No. 1 overall pick.
10th pick: The New Orleans Saints traded their 2023 first (10th overall), a 2024 second-round pick and the No. 18, 101st and 237th selections in the 2022 NFL Draft to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 16th, 19th and 194th overall picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.
12th pick: The Cleveland Browns traded first-round picks in 2022 (13th overall), 2023 (12th overall) and 2024 along with a 2023 third-round pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick to the Houston Texans for Deshaun Watson in March 2022.
13th pick: The New York Jets traded the 13th overall pick along with the 42nd overall and 207th overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft and a conditional 2024 second-round pick to the Green Bay Packers for Aaron Rodgers.
15th pick: The Green Bay Packers traded the 15th pick, Aaron Rodgers and the 170th overall pick to the New York Jets for the 13th, 42nd and 207th overall pick plus a conditional 2024 second-round pick that could become a first-round selection.
29th pick: The 29th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has been traded three times.
The San Francisco 49ers traded the 12th overall pick along with first-round picks in 2022 (29th overall) and 2023 (29th overall) plus two third-round picks to the Miami Dolphins for the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
The Miami Dolphins traded Chase Edmonds, a 2024 fourth-round pick and the 49ers’ 2023 first-round selection (No. 29 overall) to the Denver Broncos for Bradley Chubb and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
The Denver Broncos traded the 29th overall pick and a 2024 second-round pick to the New Orleans Saints for head coach Sean Payton and a 2024 third-round selection.
The last pick in the NFL Draft is nicknamed Mr. Irrelevant. As of now, there are 261 projected picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, which means Mr. Irrelevant will be the 261st overall pick in 2023.
Why were the Texans stripped of their fifth-round pick?
The NFL stripped the Houston Texans of their 5th-round pick (138th) overall after a league investigation determined there was a salary cap violation involving former quarterback Deshaun Watson. Houston was also fined $175,000.
Why did the 49ers get so many compensatory picks?
The San Francisco 49ers received seven compensatory picks in the 2023 NFL Draft in part because of the Rooney Rule. NFL teams are awarded two third-round compensatory picks if a member of their organization is hired as a general manager or head coach. Thanks to Mike McDaniel (Miami Dolphins), DeMeco Ryans (Houston Texans) and Ran Carthon (Tennessee Titans), San Francisco receives third-round compensatory picks in 2023.
What did the Panthers trade for the first pick in 2023?
The Carolina Panthers traded wide receiver D.J. Moore, the 9th overall pick, the 61st overall pick, a 2024 first-round pick and a 2025 second-round pick to the Chicago Bears for the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Who has the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft?
The Carolina Panthers have the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Carolina acquired the first pick from the Chicago Bears in a trade agreed to on March 10. After moving up to the No. 1 pick, the Panthers will be selecting a quarterback.
Compensatory picks for the 2023 NFL Draft will be announced early next spring. The current compensatory pick projections from OvertheCap.com have the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers (two) and Kansas City Chiefs receiving third-round compensatory selections.
Compensatory picks in 2023 NFL Draft
Here are the 2023 NFL Draft compensatory picks officially announced by the NFL.
Round 3
Arizona Cardinals – 96th overall – Christian Kirk
Washington Commanders – 97th overall – Brandon Scherff
Under the Rooney Rule, NFL teams receive two third-round compensatory picks if they lose a minority coach or executive to a head coach or GM position
San Francisco 49ers – – 99th overall – Mike McDaniel
Rooney Rule compensation pick
New York Giants (via KC) – 100th overall – Ryan Poles
Rooney Rule compensation pick
Chiefs traded 2023 third-round compensatory pick to the Giants
San Francisco 49ers – 101st overall – Ran Carthon
SF receives 2023 and 2024 third-round picks for Tennessee Titans hiring Ran Carthon as their general manager
San Francisco 49ers – 102nd overall – DeMeco Ryans
49ers receive two additional compensatory third-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft and 2024 draft after the Houston Texans hired DeMeco Ryans as head coach
Round 4
New England Patriots – 135th overall – J.C. Jackson
Round 5
Los Angeles Rams – 167th overall – Von Miller
Arizona Cardinals – 168th overall – Chandler Jones
Dallas Cowboys – 169th overall – Randy Gregory
Green Bay Packers – 170th overall – Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Los Angeles Rams – 171st overall – Austin Corbett
New York Giants – 172nd overall – Evan Engram
San Francisco 49ers – 173rd overall – D.J. Jones
Las Vegas Raiders – 174th overall – Zay Jones
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 175th overall – Jordan Whitehead
Dallas Cowboys – 176th overall – Connor Williams
Los Angeles Rams – 177th overall – Sebastian Joseph-Day
Round 6
New England Patriots – 210th overall – Ted Karras
Minnesota Vikings – 211th overall – Mason Cole
Dallas Cowboys – 212th overall – Cedrick Wilson Jr
Arizona Cardinals – 213th overall – Chase Edmonds
Las Vegas Raiders – 214th overall – Brandon Facyson
Washington Commanders – 215th overall – Tim Settle
San Francisco 49ers – 216th overall – Arden Key
Kansas City Chiefs – – 217th overall – Mike Hughes
Round 7
Kansas City Chiefs – 250th overall – Jarran Reed
Los Angeles Rams – 251st overall – Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 252nd overall – OJ Howard
San Francisco 49ers – 253rd overall – K’Waun Williams
New York Giants – 254th overall – Keion Crossen
San Francisco 49ers – 255th overall
Green Bay Packers – 256th overall
New Orleans Saints – 257th overall
Chicago Bears – 258th overall
Houston Texans – 259th overall
NFL Draft locations by year
2024 NFL Draft: Detroit, Michigan at Campus Martius Park
2023 NFL Draft: Kansas City, Missouri at Union Station
2022 NFL Draft: Paradise, Nevada at Caesars Forum
2021 NFL Draft: Cleveland, Ohio at North Coast Harbor
2020 NFL Draft: Virtual
2019 NFL Draft: Nashville, Tennessee in Lower Broadway
2018 NFL Draft: Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium
2017 NFL Draft: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Philadelphia Museum of art
2016 NFL Draft: Chicago, Illinois at Auditorium Theatre
2015 NFL Draft: Chicago, Illinois at Auditorium Theatre
2014 NFL Draft: New York City, New York at Radio City Music Hall
How many picks are in the NFL Draft?
There are 259 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. The NFL stripped the Miami Dolphins of their 2023 first-round pick and the Houston Texans of their 2023 fifth-round pick for violations of league rules.
2023 NFL Draft: 259 draft picks
2022 NFL Draft: 262 draft picks
2021 NFL Draft: 259 draft picks
2020 NFL Draft: 255 draft picks
2019 NFL Draft: 254 draft picks
2018 NFL Draft: 256 draft picks
How many rounds are in the NFL Draft?
There are seven rounds in the NFL Draft. All 32 teams are provided with one pick in each of Rounds 1-7, which they can then trade or keep to select a player. The NFL also awards compensatory picks, beginning in Round 3, and the league can take draft picks away from teams.