Maybe it won’t be C.J. Stroud after all?
That’s the latest and greatest theory from ESPN regarding the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers traded the farm to the Chicago Bears for the draft’s first pick last month, and Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer is nearly guaranteed to select a quarterback.
ESPN Journalist Claims Shake-Up at Top of Draft
Since the trade, most folks and mock-draft personalities have surmised that C.J. Stroud will be “the guy” for Carolina at No. 1. But ESPN journalist Chris Mortensen poured some cold water on the theory Thursday.