The 2023 NFL season is still a long way off. While some players are sure to be on the field, starting for their squads, many others will have to earn that status during training camp and the preseason.
There's always the potential for a surprise outcome in a positional battle. Last year's starters could become depth options or even be released during the rounds of roster cuts. Unheralded late-round picks and undrafted rookies may shock the world, earning starting gigs early in their careers.
Keep that in mind as we highlight a handful of players projected to be second-stringers but who could make the leap to starters before Week 1.