Rookie Analysis
Sam LaPorta was drafted by the Detroit Lions, becoming the second Tight End and 34th overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Nolan Smith was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the sixth Edge Rusher and 30th overall player selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Josh Downs was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, becoming the 12th wide receiver and 79th overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Keaton Mitchell went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, but he was quickly signed as a UDFA by the Baltimore Ravens.
Bryce Ford-Wheaton went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, but he was quickly signed as a UDFA by the New York Giants. Originally a three-star recruit from North Carolina, Ford-Wheaton is a former track star that ultimately chose a football career when he arrived at West Virginia University in 2018. After redshirting the 2018 season, the speedy receiver made an immediate impact in his seven games played in 2019. Although he didn’t receive a ton of opportunities, he did produce a solid 16.8 yards per reception rate throughout the season. After a couple seasons, where he improved throughout, Ford-Wheaton turned some heads during his Senior season. He hauled in 62 receptions for 675 yards and seven touchdowns. His seven receiving touchdowns were tied for second in the Big 12. Ford-Wheaton also finished third in the conference in total receptions and 10th in receiving yards.
Anthony Richardson was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, becoming the third Quarterback and fourth overall player in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Kenny McIntosh was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, becoming the 18th Running Back and 237th overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Will Mallory was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, becoming the 11th Tight End and 162nd overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
DeWayne McBride was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, becoming the 16th Running Back and 222nd overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Zach Charbonnet was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, becoming the third Running Back and 52nd overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Kayshon Boutte was drafted by the New England Patriots, becoming the 22nd Wide Receiver and 187th overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Mohamed Ibrahim went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, but he was quickly signed as a UDFA by the Detroit Lions.
Tanner McKee was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the 13th Quarterback and 188th overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson was drafted by the Cleveland Browns, becoming the 10th Quarterback and 140th overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Kendre Miller was drafted by the New Orleans Saints, becoming the fourth Running Back and 71st overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Israel Abanikanda was drafted by the New York Jets, becoming the ninth Running Back and 143rd overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Roschon Johnson was drafted by the Chicago Bears, becoming the eighth Running Back and 115th overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Myles Murphy was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals, becoming the fourth Edge Rusher and twenty-eighth overall player selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.
With the 212th pick in the NFL Draft, the Cowboys selected Deuce Vaughn, RB, Kansas State. @dirrim23 has the DFF Exclusive Profile.
Xavier Hutchinson was drafted by the Houston Texans, becoming the 25th Wide Receiver and 205th overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Rakim Jarrett went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, but he was quickly signed as a UDFA by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
With the 195th pick in the NFL Draft, the Saints selected A.T. Perry, WR, Wake Forest. @dirrim23 has the DFF Exclusive Profile.
Trey Palmer was drafted by the Buccaneers, becoming the 23rd Wide Receiver and 191st overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Jalin Hyatt was drafted by the New York Giants, becoming the 10th Wide Receiver and 73rd overall player in the 2023 NFL Draft.