As we look at NFL Draft 2023 betting, it is important to embrace the chaos. We still don’t know who will be taken first overall, although Bryce Young seems close to a lock. Beyond that, it is nothing but smokescreens as seemingly every team is trying to trade down without much success.
In this mist of uncertainty, a few interesting wagers have emerged. If you are thinking about NFL Draft 2023 betting, these are the props worth kicking the tires on.
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3 NFL Draft 2023 betting picks
1) Jalen Carter to be drafted 5th overall
+400 (Bet MGM)
Basically, everyone around the league thinks the Seattle Seahawks will take Jalen Carter with the fifth pick in the NFL Draft. Simultaneously, the chatter around the team taking a quarterback has all but ended. The risk here would be that Seattle trades down, but they might have more luck shipping their other first rounder. These odds plus all the smoke around it make this a favorable wager.
2) Indianapolis Colts to draft Anthony Richardson
+350 (Fanduel)
The Indianapolis Colts are going to take a quarterback. It is just a matter of which one. New head coach Shane Steichen worked with both Justin Herbert as a rookie and Jalen Hurts, so he is flexible in terms of style. However, the tools of Anthony Richardson are likely too good to ignore when compared to Will Levis. A few things may derail this, such as C.J. Stroud falling to the fourth pick or a team trading up to draft Richardson.
3) Christian Gonzalez first cornerback drafted
+350 (Points Bet)
Both Christian Gonzalez and Devon Witherspoon will likely be top-15 selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. Mocks are split about who goes first. When in doubt, go with the guy that is getting the better odds. This is a similar scenario to 2021 when Patrick Surtain II and Jaycee Horn were the two best cornerbacks, but no one knew who would be first off the board. We told you to bet on Horn and it paid off.
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