NFL Draft 2023: First-Round Grades Tracker
Cowboys Get an A for Mazi Smith
NFL Draft experts Pete Prisco and The Athletic's Dane Brugler grade the first 31 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft.
The 2023 NFL Draft was filled with uncertainty and intrigue, as teams made their first-round selections in Kansas City. Here's a look at how some of the top experts graded the first round:
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports):
- Cowboys: A (Mazi Smith, DL)
- Lions: A (Christian Gonzalez, CB)
- Texans: A (Bryce Young, QB)
Dane Brugler (The Athletic):
- Cowboys: A+ (Mazi Smith, DL)
- Lions: A- (Christian Gonzalez, CB)
- Texans: B+ (Bryce Young, QB)
The Cowboys were praised for their selection of Mazi Smith, with Prisco calling it "a steal" and Brugler noting that Smith "fits perfectly" in Dallas's defense. The Lions also received high marks for adding Gonzalez, who is seen as one of the best cornerbacks in the draft.
Head over to CBS Sports or The Athletic to see the full grades for all 31 picks in the first round.
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