Ryan Poles, the general manager of the Chicago Bears, wasted no time shaking up the top of the 2023 NFL Draft by trading the first overall pick to the Carolina Panthers on the eve of free agency, getting a haul in return that included the 9th overall pick, wide receiver DJ Moore, and a handful of other picks as well. Carolina is now on the clock, undoubtedly looking to draft their quarterback of the future.

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In this year's draft class, two quarterbacks have clearly separated themselves from the pack – C.J. Stroud out of Ohio State, who put on a spectacular show at the NFL Scouting Combine, and Alabama's Bryce Young. Can anyone else enter the conversation?

C.J. Stroud Is The Frontrunner At -270 Odds For First Overall Pick

It's been mentioned time and time again, but what Stroud did in the College Football Playoffs on the biggest stage against an elite Georgia defense has gone a long ways to propel him to the top of draft boards. Against the No. 1 defense in the country, Stroud completed 23 of 34 pass attempts for 348 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also added 34 rushing yards for good measure.

Stroud possesses prototypical size, weighing in at 6'3" 214lbs at the combine. Everything about his mechanics is beautiful, with the ball jumping out of his hand smoothly and effortlessly. He has a natural ability to throw the ball to any location on the field. While Young is also an incredible prospect, it's possible that Stroud's size advantage tips the scales in his direction.

Bryce Young Is Worth A Bet For First Overall Pick

If Young was Stroud's size, he'd likely be the unquestioned first overall pick in this draft class, but he's far from it. At the combine, Young measured 5'10" 204lbs, with jokes swirling about the amount of food he was eating and the fact that he likely needed to head for the restroom after weighing in. It was previously reported that his playing weight was closer to 195 pounds.

Size aside, Young is a fantastic quarterback prospect with elite vision and understanding of what defenses are throwing at him. Sportsbooks currently have Stroud well out ahead, but Young has the second-best odds at +225. With how highly regarded he is as a passer, as a pocket-navigator, and with a stellar character, he's certainly worth a bet.

Should You Bet On Anthony Richardson To Be The First Pick?

There's a dark horse with a narrative to go first overall, and that's quarterback Anthony Richardson out of University of Florida. At +800 odds, Richardson would provide a handsome payout should the Panthers select him. His athleticism is where it gets interesting.

Richardson blew the roof off the combine. At 6'4" 244 lbs, he ran a 4.43 40-yard dash, put up a massive 40.5" vertical jump, and registered a 10'9" broad jump. Let me put it into perspective - his vertical jump would have been the third-best among all wide receivers at the combine this year, and it broke the record for all quarterbacks in NFL Scouting Combine history.

The Panthers may have tipped their hand by signing Andy Dalton to be a bridge quarterback, which would be beneficial to any rookie quarterback. Richardson is viewed more as a project quarterback that could benefit from sitting and learning from a veteran, especially considering he only started 13 games in college. Dalton was signed to a two-year contract worth $10M, with $8M in guarantees. He can earn up to $17M with incentives. A two year deal would give Richardson plenty of time to sit and learn.

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