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2023 NFL Draft: Top 10 Noteworthy Picks from an impressive first round

By Loyal Ricks Jr

Detroit Lions: Anthony Richardson #15 of the Florida Gators celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at TIAA Bank Field on October 29, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions: Anthony Richardson #15 of the Florida Gators celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at TIAA Bank Field on October 29, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /
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2023 NFL Draft
Oct 15, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) catches a pass against the Utah Utes in the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL Draft Pick #7: Jordan Addison WR Minnesota Vikings

A trade with the New York Jets sent Aaron Rodgers to New York – shifting the NFC North food chain. The division is up for grabs, and the franchise with the most improvements will take the crown. The Vikings expect to take over the throne in 2023. They have experience in key positions, leaving few holes to fill on the roster. On Thursday, Minnesota used their 23rd pick to strengthen their receiving core. They drafted Jordan Addison (USC) – an elusive route runner with enough speed to burn defensive backs. Defending Addison and Justin Jefferson will be hard to scheme for, giving Minnesota an advantage heading into the new season.

NFL Draft Pick #6: Nolan Smith OLB Philadelphia Eagles

A loss in Super Bowl LVII created a sense of urgency for Philadelphia’s front office. A busy free-agency market caused the Birds to lose role players like Javon Hargrave (DT), C.J Gardner- Johnson (S), and Marcus Epps (S) – creating small holes on the roster. A chance to draft one of the best outside linebackers in the class presented itself at the end of the first round. With the 30th pick in the first round, the Eagles selected Nolan Smith (Georgia) – the second-ranked linebacker in his class. His speed off the edge will give quarterbacks nightmares as the Eagles work to maintain their defensive prowess.

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