NFL Draft order 2023

This Houston Texans blew a shot at the top pick in the draft. Here's where their other first-round pick falls in the NFL draft order.

[Houston Texans](https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/) took care of business on the football field Sunday afternoon. 1 overall pick to the Bayou City. Houston took a trio of 10-point leads on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, yet a second-half collapse seemed to set the Texans up for a 31-24 loss—which would have sent the No.

The Houston Texans finished the regular season with a 32-31 win against the the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The victory in the regular season finale ...

[Deshaun Watson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/deshaun-watson-2FClGss4NbY7sgLY/) trade with the Browns gives the Texans the necessary draft capital to move up a spot should they choose to do so. They got draft capital for two defensive players, [Roquan Smith](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/roquan-smith-OkyvmIUSQqk1rUXH/) and [Robert Quinn](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/robert-quinn-HPeGfLh2GVZRl5nA/). Given this is a franchise that could be on the verge of hiring a new head coach for the third in time three years, depending on what happens with Lovie Smith, it’d be wrong to assume the Texans will follow conventional thinking and take a quarterback with their first pick in the 2023 draft. [Houston Texans](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/texans/) finished the regular season with a 32-31 win against the the [Indianapolis Colts](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/colts/) on Sunday. The best thing for Poles to do is to bring in as many blue-chip players as possible, and that means trading down to a team that will give up a lot for Bryce Young or whoever is the top quarterback. Possessing the second overall pick puts the Texans in position to find a quarterback who is, even if some fans are be disappointed in Sunday’s outcome. The Bears did finish 32nd in the league in passing, but Fields didn’t have much to work with, and he became the best running quarterback in football. [Justin Fields](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/justin-fields-ZOZNyO5HimYRdNoh/) showed growth and had some electrifying moments. There is the unknown about Poles and what he thinks about Fields compared to the quarterbacks in this draft. The victory in the regular season finale boosted the Texans’ win percentage enough to secure the first overall pick in this year’s draft for the [Chicago Bears](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/bears/). The Bears have needs up and down the roster. [Browns](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/browns/)) [Jets](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/jets/) [Patriots](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/patriots/)

The Chicago Bears are on the clock. With the early window of Week 18 games officially closed, the window for securing the No. 1 pick is shut, as well.

Clemson's Myles Murphy could also find himself in that discussion. Some consider the Kentucky passer to be a first-round talent, while others believe he may fall out of the first round completely. — The Broncos traded pass-rusher Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins for a first-round pick prior to the 2022 NFL trade deadline. 7-10 Houston flirted with the No. Will they trade the pick for a haul?

2023 NFL Draft order, team needs: Texans cost themselves No. 1 pick with late TD, conversion; Bears pick 1st ; 1. Chicago Bears (3-14) · WR, OT, LB, DT, EDGE ; 2.

Notable free agents: S Notable free agents: LB Notable free agents: DL Notable free agents: WR Speed](/nfl/players/3116591/e-j-speed/) Notable free agents: OT Green](/nfl/players/1673207/a-j-green/), OT [Kelvin Beachum](/nfl/players/1273549/kelvin-beachum/), CB [Byron Murphy](/nfl/players/2251384/byron-murphy/), C [Rodney Hudson](/nfl/players/1262904/rodney-hudson/) Notable free agents: QB Notable free agents: TE Notable free agents: EDGE Notable free agents: RB Week 18 of the NFL season is near completion and positioning for the 2023 NFL Draft continued, most notably in Indianapolis, where the Houston Texans trailed the Colts by seven in the final minute of the game, but scored a touchdown and added a two-point conversion -- costing themselves the No.

1. Chicago Bears · 2. Houston Texans · 3. Arizona Cardinals · 4. Indianapolis Colts · 5. Seattle Seahawks (via Denver Broncos) · 6. Detroit Lions (via Los Angeles ...

The pass-rusher was the No. 4 overall player on the big board by B/R's NFL Scouting Department, which is ahead of all the quarterbacks and behind only defensive linemen. While his running stands out, so does his ability to stay on the field. 36 overall to the New York Jets. That type of versatility will translate to an NFL that is so dependent on big plays and moving the chains with the passing attack. 2 overall in 2018 to the New York Giants. Combine that with their desperate need of impact players across the roster, and teams who want Young or another quarterback may be calling Chicago ahead of the draft. 2 quarterback who was listed as the most accurate passer. Stroud and Kentucky's Will Levis all potential early picks. Young won the 2021 Heisman Trophy, while Anderson finished fifth in the voting as a defensive player that same season. Quarterback Bryce Young and pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. 13 overall player and No.

Chicago will have its first No. 1 pick since 1947 with Houston and Arizona next at the top of Round 1.

[Christian Watson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4248528/christian-watson) and fourth-rounder [Romeo Doubs](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4361432/romeo-doubs) this year. And on the offensive line, 2021 fourth-round selection [Dan Moore Jr](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240920/dan-moore-jr). [Joe Haden](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13249/joe-haden) after last season, a true lockdown cornerback hasn't emerged. [Carson Wentz](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2573079/carson-wentz) trade but likely will get one for losing guard [Brandon Scherff](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2511708/brandon-scherff) to free agency last offseason. [Sony Michel](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3128721/sony-michel) to the Rams, and two additional sixth-rounders from trades involving [Stephon Gilmore](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14942/stephon-gilmore) and [Jarrett Stidham](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3892775/jarrett-stidham) -- which will provide plenty of flexibility to make trades. Little has changed, even with stars such as Adams, running back [Josh Jacobs](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4047365/josh-jacobs) and defensive end [Maxx Crosby](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3916655/maxx-crosby) on the roster. Brown](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4374302/amon-ra-st-brown), who is off to a record-breaking start to his career. After backup [Kyle Allen](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3115293/kyle-allen) struggled through two starts, however, [Mills returned as the starter in Week 14](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35203913/sources-houston-texans-benching-kyle-allen-back-davis-mills). [stripped of their selection](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34334811/unprecedented-violations-lost-draft-picks-know-nfl-discipline-miami-dolphins)for tampering violations. [2023 NFL draft](https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/news) is set, with the [Chicago Bears](https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bears) picking No. 1 and the [Houston Texans](https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/hou/houston-texans) picking No. The Bears and the Texans are followed by the [Arizona Cardinals](https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/ari/arizona-cardinals)at No.

The top 18 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft order are locked in. Dan Parr and Eric Edholm provide the updated order for Round 1 along with needs for every team ...

[Mike Gesicki](https://www.nfl.com/players/mike-gesicki/) will be a free agent in March, and [Durham Smythe](https://www.nfl.com/players/durham-smythe/) will be entering a contract year. [TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK TO THE MIAMI DOLPHINS](https://www.nfl.com/news/49ers-acquire-no-3-overall-pick-from-dolphins-miami-gets-no-12-pick-two-future-f) [Mike McGlinchey](https://www.nfl.com/players/mike-mcglinchey/) [will be coveted](https://www.nfl.com/news/top-51-free-agents-of-2023-who-are-the-best-players-available) if he gets to the open market this offseason, but he’s not the only impending free agent on the front line for San Francisco. [TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS TO THE DENVER BRONCOS](https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-trading-pass-rusher-bradley-chubb-to-dolphins-for-2023-first-round-pick-) [PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS THROUGH THE MIAMI DOLPHINS](https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-trading-pass-rusher-bradley-chubb-to-dolphins-for-2023-first-round-pick-) [Deshaun Watson](https://www.nfl.com/players/deshaun-watson/) with as much talent as possible. Reserves [Adam Gotsis](https://www.nfl.com/players/adam-gotsis/) and [Corey Peters](https://www.nfl.com/players/corey-peters/) are due to become free agents. The defensive line can’t be ignored either, especially with [Dre’Mont Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/dre-mont-jones/) due a big payday. [PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE CLEVELAND BROWNS](https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-qb-deshaun-watson-expected-to-be-traded-to-browns) Hilton](https://www.nfl.com/players/t-y-hilton/) has made some nice plays for the Cowboys since joining the team in December, but will finding a longer-term fix be a priority for Dallas in the offseason? [Josiah Deguara](https://www.nfl.com/players/josiah-deguara/) is the only player at the position under contract beyond this season. [PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS](https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-add-second-2022-first-round-draft-pick-in-multi-pick-trade-with-eagles)

1. Chicago Bears. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) · 2. Houston Texans. Syndication: The Indianapolis Star · 3. Arizona Cardinals · 4. Indianapolis Colts · 5.

1. Chicago Bears. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) · 2. Houston Texans. Syndication: The Indianapolis Star · 3. Arizona Cardinals · 4. Indianapolis Colts · 5.

Indianapolis Colts: 4-12-1; Seattle Seahawks (via Broncos); Detroit Lions (via Rams); Las Vegas Raiders: 6-11; Atlanta Falcons: 7-10; Carolina Panthers ...

Here is how the draft order looks at the regular season’s close: [upended the Texans for the No. The Bears

1. Chicago Bears · 2. Houston Texans · 3. Arizona Cardinals · 4. Indianapolis Colts · 5. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) · 6. Detroit Lions (from LAR) · 7. Las Vegas ...

(Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) [secured the No.

By finishing the 2022 season on a 10-game losing streak, the Chicago Bears secured the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

Record: 9-8 (.467) Record: 9-8 (.537) Record: 9-8 (.462) Record: 9-8 (.535) Record: 9-8 (.519) 1 pick on the season's final day](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/01/08/texans-win-vs-colts-lose-no-1-pick-in-2023-nfl-draft-to-bears/51168199/). Record: 7-10 (.538) 1 overall pick in the NFL draft just twice before, 1947 ( Record: 7-10 (.509) [Chicago Bears claimed the top pick](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2023/01/08/bears-secure-no-1-overall-pick-in-2023-nfl-draft-in-dramatic-fashion/51168431/) in the 2023 draft by ending the season with a 10-game losing streak. Record: 7-10 (.474) Record: 7-10 (.467)