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Mel Kiper 2023 NFL Mock Draft: C.J. Stroud Goes No. 2 to Texans, Bryce Young to Colts

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s first mock draft of the season is quarterback-heavy at the top with three signal-callers going in the top five picks.

Coming off an impressive final game against Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud is the first quarterback off the board at No. 2 to the Houston Texans.

Since Kiper didn't project trades in this mock, he has the Chicago Bears using the top pick to add Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter. After giving Alabama pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3, Bryce Young is the second quarterback off the board to the Indianapolis Colts.