The 2023 NFL Draft begins two weeks from Thursday in Kansas City.
There is plenty of intrigue around the No.1 overall pick and the top quarterback prospects, as well as buzz around several rising defenders and wide receivers.
The Carolina Panthers traded with the Chicago Bears to acquire the top selection.
Many expect the team to take its pick of quarterbacks Bryce Young and CJ Stroud, with others suggesting that Florida’s Anthony Richardson and Kentucky’s Will Levis could also be considered.
The Dallas Cowboys have the 26th overall pick in the first round, with plenty of needs to address. Here are the latest projections for the Cowboys’ selection and the first overall pick from experts around the league.
ESPN — Mel Kiper Jr.
No.1: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
Cowboys: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
ESPN — Todd McShay
No.1: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Cowboys: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
NFL Network — Rhett Lewis
No.1: Young, QB, Alabama
Cowboys: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
NFL Network — Bucky Brooks
No.1: Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Cowboys: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
NFL Network — Daniel Jeremiah
No.1: Young, QB, Alabama
Cowboys: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
NFL Network — Chad Reuter
No.1: Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Cowboys: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
NFL Network — Adam Rank
No.1: Young, QB, Alabama
Cowboys: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh
NFL Network — Cynthia Frelund
No.1: Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Cowboys: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
NFL Network — Lance Zierlein
No.1: Young, QB, Alabama
Cowboys: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
NFL Network –Eric Edholm
No.1: Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Cowboys: (Trade Up to No.19) Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
NFL Network — Charles Davis
No.1: Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Cowboys: Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa
CBS Sports
No.1: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
Cowboys: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Sporting News
No.1: Stroud
Cowboys: O’Cyrus Torrence, OL, Florida
Pro Football Network — Tony Pauline
No.1: Stroud
Cowboys: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
Pro Football Network — Ian Cummings
No.1: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Cowboys: Broderick Jones, OL, Georgia
Pro Football Network — Joe Broback
No.1: Stroud
Cowboys: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
Pro Football Network — Ian Valentino
No.1: Stroud
Cowboys: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
Pro Football Network — Kent Platte
No.1: Stroud
Cowboys: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
Bleacher Report
No.1: Stroud
Cowboys: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Pro Football Focus
No.1: Stroud
Cowboys: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
The Draft Network
No.1: Stroud
Cowboys: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh
Many experts expect the Cowboys to address wide receiver, offensive line, or tight end in the first round. The offensive line has been challenged from a depth standpoint in recent seasons. The Cowboys also lost starting tight end Dalton Schultz in free agency and have little depth at receiver should any starters miss time.
The Houston Texans own the second and 12th overall picks. Most experts project a quarterback as the No.2 overall selection, while defensive line and wide receiver are popular choices at No.12.
