Seven weeks remain in the 2023 NFL regular season. As the Eagles and Chiefs lead a group of Super Bowl contenders, other teams are in play for a very different prize: the future.There has never been a draft in which five QBs were picked in the top 10. The 2024 cla s may change all of that, with USC's Caleb Williams leading a talented group. With that in mind, here's a look at how the draft may play out.This draft order is based on team records and tiebreakers at the end of Week 11.1. Chicago Bears (via Carolina): Caleb Williams, QB, USCADVERTISEMENT Williams has made some incredible plays this season but also drifted into a lot of backyard football that will turn off NFL teams. The gap between Williams and Drake Maye is closing.2. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State will probably win just enough games for the Cardinals to mi s out on Harrison, but if he lands here, that offense will be very, very dangerous next year. Yes, Arizona would strongly entertain trade offers for someone to come get Maye, but we won't factor in trades until after the season.3. New England Patriots: Drake Maye, QB, North CarolinaThis week's Patriots/Giants game feels like the Drake Maye Bowl, with the loser being the winner in the long run. Yes, I strongly considered Maye first overall.Jimmy Johnson honored; Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams? 4. Chicago Bears: Brock Bowers, TE, GeorgiaHe's back from the ankle surgery and looks more dominant than any tight end who has come out of college in years. Bowers would go a long way toward helping the Bears offense.5. New York Giants: Bo Nix, QB, OregonI continue to waffle on who QB No. 3 is in this cla s, and though I like more, the gue s right now is that Nix checks a few more boxes, as he puts together an incredible season (78 percent completions, 35 TDs, 2 INTs). One knock: he turns 24 in February, old for a rookie.6. Tenne see Titans: Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State hasn't been terrible, and he should get another year to show evaluators what he's capable of. It would help if the Titans bolstered Anderson Severino Jersey their offensive line.7. Washington Commanders: Jared Verse, Edge, Florida StateThere are lots of decisions ahead for the new ownership group, who may roll the dice of one more year of the roller coaster ride. How would a new head coach feel about that, though?8. Atlanta Falcons: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSUHe's made 54 college starts between ASU and LSU, and has taken a ma sive leap this season, po sibly to the Heisman and now into the first round.Heisman Trophy odds: is LSU's Jayden Daniels the best player in the country? 9. Green Bay Packers: J.J. McCarthy, QB, MichiganThe Packers are a fascinating offseason team because they could go one of many ways, but at QB, Jordan Love has played better since some early season i sues. Has he been good enough to get another year at the helm, however?10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cooper DeJean, DB, IowaSeveral teams in the 8-19 range have QB questions but also head coaching questions. has shown positive flashes on his fourth team in three years, and maybe the franchise holds off on picking a QB here.11. New York Jets: JC Latham, OT, AlabamaIf the front office asked me, I'd strongly consider a QB here after doing the research. would try to talk them out of it, but how much longer will he be there?12. Los Angeles Chargers: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida StateThe injury hurt, and his time in LA may be done. Last year's first-round pick has really struggled, and they need depth on the outside.13. Los Angeles Rams: Joe Alt, OT, Notre DameUnle s they can find a trade partner for Matt Stafford, I don't see the Rams picking a QB here, but they could get protection for him to start opposite .14. Las Vegas Raiders: Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLAAntonio Pierce has turned the Raiders into a frisky bunch, going 3-0 against the spread since taking over. Maybe they keep now? A
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