ESPN NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. released his final 2023 NFL mock draft Thursday morning before the commencement of the first round of the draft on Thursday night, and it featured Alabama quarterback Bryce Young at the top.
In addition to Young going first overall to the quarterback-needy Carolina Panthers, Kiper's top 10 was as follows:
1. Carolina Panthers - Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
2. Houston Texans - Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama
3. Tennessee Titans (projected trade with ARI) - C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
4. Indianapolis Colts - Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
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