The NFL draft is difficult to hold up with. It has possible draftees moving up and down the board pretty much everyday with all of the news, “smokescreens,” trades, and rumors, and it undoubtedly has been no distinct as we lead into the 2023 draft.

This year even though, Ohio State has one particular of the players that has a mighty fine possibility at getting the No. 1 all round choose, and the most current developments have several believing that he may possibly just be the initial name we hear referred to as in the NFL draft. In truth, he’s now the odds-on preferred to go No. 1 just after Carolina traded up with Chicago ahead of all the shenanigans that are set to take location in Kansas City.

Our College Wires draft professional, Patrick Conn, is also of the belief that Stroud will potentially go No. 1 and has moved him up the draft board to the major position. But that is not the only OSU player he is tracking in his most current initial-round NFL mock draft. No, there are two other people that he believes will be getting telephone calls on day one particular.

Here’s the most current from Conn and exactly where he believes 3 Buckeyes will land on the initial day of the 2023 NFL draft.

C.J. Stroud, Quarterback

Dec. 31, 2022 Atlanta, Georgia Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) drops back to throw the ball against Georgia Bulldogs in the third quarter throughout the Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Credit: USA Now Sports

Projected NFL Draft Choice

No. 1 all round to the Carolina Panthers

What Conn Says

“The Carolina Panthers have a important require at quarterback and C.J. Stroud is ripe for the choosing with the major choose of the 2023 NFL draft. The group did sign Andy Dalton to a two-year deal but he is not the future of the franchise, Stroud will be.”

Paris Johnson Jr., Offensive Tackle

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Mar five, 2023 Indianapolis, IN, USA Ohio State offensive lineman Paris Johnson, Jr. (OL24) throughout the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA Now Sports

Projected NFL Draft Choice

No. 12 all round to the Houston Texans (trade with the Cleveland Browns)

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What Conn Says

“The Texans lately traded for former Bucs guard Shaq Mason but there is nonetheless perform to be carried out to shield quarterback Bryce Young. The group adds some far more beef with Paris Johnson of Ohio State to shield their enormous investment.”

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver

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Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba enters Ohio Stadium ahead of the Buckeyes’ game against Michigan on Nov. 26, 2022. Credit: USA Now Sports

Projected NFL Draft Choice

No. 25 all round to the New York Giants

What Conn Says

“The New York Giants lately added Parris Campbell and Jeff Smith at wide receiver but Smith-Njigba provides them a dynamic weapon for quarterback Daniel Jones.”

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