2023 NFL mock draft: Could Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud be the No. 1 pick?
The 2022 NFL season starts Thursday, but attention has already turned to the 2023 NFL draft.
After Ohio State football's season-opening win against Notre Dame, quarterback C.J. Stroud, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. have received the most attention as potential first-round picks.
TreVeyon Henderson:'He was a pro's pro at 16 years old.' How TreVeyon Henderson pushes himself to be better
CJ Stroud:Amid loss and family heartbreak, Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud matures into model leader
In 2022, the Buckeyes had six players selected in the NFL draft, including two first-round selections: wide receiver Garrett Wilson at No. 10 to the New York Jets and wide receiver Chris Olave at No. 11 to the New Orleans Saints.
Here's a look at where Ohio State players after the 2022 season is complete.
CBS Sports — Chris Trapasso
No. 1 Houston Texans: QB C.J. Stroud
No. 8 Carolina Panthers: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
CBS Sports — Ryan Wilson
No. 2 Atlanta Falcons: QB C.J. Stroud
No. 8 Carolina Panthers: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
No. 20 Houston Texans (From Cleveland Browns): OL Paris Johnson Jr.
OSU Headlines newsletter:Sign up for our daily newsletter on Ohio State sports
Arkansas State feels no pressure: Arkansas State football feels no pressure with no expectations against Ohio State
Bleacher Report
No. 3 Detroit Lions: QB C.J. Stroud
No. 12 Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
No. 14 Las Vegas Raiders: OL Paris Johnson Jr.
Sports Illustrated
No. 2 Houston Texans: QB C.J. Stroud
No. 6 Jacksonville Jaguars: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
No. 12 New England Patriots: OL Paris Johnson Jr.
The Athletic
No. 2 Houston Texans: QB C.J. Stroud
No. 13 Las Vegas Raiders: OL Paris Johnson Jr.
No. 16 Arizona Cardinals: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Sporting News
No. 2 Seattle Seahawks: QB C.J. Stroud
No. 3 Jacksonville Jaguars: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
No. 27 Buffalo Bills: OL Paris Johnson Jr.
Walter Camp Football
No. 1 Chicago Bears: QB C.J. Stroud
No. 6 New York Giants: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
No. 30 Philadelphia Eagles: SAF Josh Proctor
No. 45 Pittsburgh Steelers: OL Paris Johnson Jr.
No. 47 Cleveland Browns: DE Zach Harrison
Ohio State football's 2022 schedule
Week 1: Ohio State 21, Notre Dame 10
Week 2: Ohio State vs. Arkansas State, Sept. 10, in Columbus, Ohio
Week 3: Ohio State vs. Toledo, Sept. 17, in Columbus, Ohio
Week 4: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin, Sept. 24, Columbus, Ohio
Week 5: Ohio State vs. Rutgers, Oct. 1, Columbus Ohio
Week 6: Ohio State vs. Michigan State, Oct. 8, East Lansing, Mich.
Week 7: Ohio State vs. Iowa, Oct. 22, Columbus, Ohio
Week 8: Ohio State vs. Penn State, Oct. 29, State College, Pa.
Week 9: Ohio State vs. Northwestern, Nov. 5, Evanston, Ill.
Week 10: Ohio State vs Indiana, Nov. 12, Columbus, Ohio
Week 11: Ohio State vs. Maryland, Nov. 19, College Park, MD.
Week 12: Ohio State vs. Michigan, at noon Nov. 26, Columbus, Ohio
Get more Ohio State football news by listening to our podcasts
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football 2023 NFL mock draft: CJ Stroud No. 1 pick?
