2023 NFL draft buzz, rumors: Latest news on No. 1 pick, QBs, prospects

Buzz around the 2023 NFL draft is picking up steam, as we're officially inside three weeks until Round 1 kicks off. NFL insider Jeremy Fowler and draft experts Matt Miller and Jordan Reid are here to break down all the latest rumors, risers and quarterback intrigue.

When will the quarterbacks be selected in Round 1? Which teams could be on the move up or down the board? Which prospects could get drafted earlier than expected, and who could be a late-round sleeper? We get into all that and then empty the scouting notebooks with what Jeremy, Matt and Jordan are hearing as we race toward the 2023 draft. Let's jump in, starting with intel on how the top five QBs could come off the board.

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Fowler: I asked at least 20 NFL personnel people on this, and the votes are essentially split between Alabama's Bryce Young and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. There might be a slight edge to Young, but it's still too close to decipher who the true favorite is right now. The Carolina Panthers have done a stealth job holding the suspense, and only a few people in their building truly know the name that's going on the draft card.

Many scouts and execs believe Stroud's stature (6-foot-3, 214 pounds) and status as one of the safest prospects in the class will help him secure the No. 1 spot. But the Panthers' evaluation process is not done. Carolina will host several of the quarterbacks as part of their top-30 visits. Owner David Tepper values analytics, so it will be interesting to see if that plays a role here, too.

Reid: There's always a chance. We saw something similar in 2021, when Justin Fields fell to No. 11 before the Chicago Bears traded up to take him. Who