In any NFL draft class, the initial spotlight seldom strays far from the earliest picks. Over time, however, the players further down the draft board have a way of shaping our understanding of the event.
With the 2023 NFL draft now complete, the biggest buzz should remain around the first-round selections for some time. After all, those are the ones who drew the most significant investment from their respective teams, and several look primed for immediate playing time.
But while the true gems of this class might not become apparent for a while, at least a handful of players who had to wait until Day 2 or 3 to hear their name called appear poised to significant value.