2023 NFL Mock Draft: Will Anderson Jr. drops out of top 5 after Ravens trade Lamar Jackson to 49ers for Trey Lance

The top four quarterback prospects have earned taken center stage in the 2023 NFL Draught cycle, but in this mock draught, a top NFL quarterback is involved in a trade. What if I told you that Lamar Jackson was acquired by the San Francisco 49ers in a trade? In exchange, the Baltimore Ravens receive Trey Lance, the former third-overall pick, this year’s 99th pick in the third round, and first-round picks in 2024 and 2025.

I tried to make my first mock draught of the year as realistic as possible by including unforeseen twists and significant trades. My mock draught heats up with the Houston Texans selecting a player no one would have predicted weeks ago and the Indianapolis Colts giving their fans either an “oh no” or “oh yes” moment after the Carolina Panthers select Bryce Young at No. 1. What about the Arizona Cardinals’ move, too? See, I’ve already piqued your interest. 

Your interest will be piqued until the final selection in the first round thanks to my mock’s realistic actions that we have all seen in previous draughts. Thank you for looking over my mockup. Let’s get started now!