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2023 NFL draft live: Pros and cons for every first-round pick

The 2023 NFL draft began Thursday, with the Carolina Panthers selecting Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick.

We will be tracking all 259 picks for Rounds 1-7, and you also can check out all the best available draft prospects.

The draft continues with Rounds 2-3 on Friday (7 p.m. ET) and concludes with Rounds 4-7 on Saturday (noon ET).

Here are pros and cons for each of the 31 players selected in Thursday's first round:

coverage:
McShay's draft week buzz
Consensus position rankings
Three-round mock draft

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