As the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, there has been a lot of buzz around Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. Despite being a relative unknown coming into the college football season, Levis turned heads with his impressive physical tools and strong arm. Now, with the draft just a few days away, some experts are projecting him as a potential top-five pick.
One mock draft from Texans Wire has the Houston Texans selecting Levis to lead their offense (texanswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/25/7-round-mock-draft-will-levis-houston-texans/) in the final round. Meanwhile, Panthers Wire reports that the odds of the Panthers picking Levis have drastically increased (pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/25/nfl-draft-odds-panthers-picking-will-levis/). Their article notes that Levis has the potential to be the top pick in the 2023 draft, which has raised some eyebrows.
CBS Sports also reports that Levis’ draft stock is on the rise (cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-draft-odds-will-levis-skyrockets-as-potential-no-1-pick-bryce-young-still-favorite/). While Bryce Young is still considered the favorite to go first overall, Levis is making a strong case for himself. The Boston Globe even suggests that wherever Levis goes, New England will be watching closely (bostonglobe.com/2023/04/25/sports/wherever-will-levis-goes-new-england-goes-with-him/).
Despite all of the buzz around Levis, some are still skeptical. MLive.com suggests that Levis may still be available for the Detroit Lions to pick at number six (mlive.com/lions/2023/04/kentucky-qb-will-levis-should-be-there-at-pick-6-if-lions-are-interested.html). The article notes that teams will need to weigh Levis’ impressive physical tools against his tape, which is not without flaws.
Regardless of where Levis goes in the draft, it’s clear that he has made a name for himself as a quarterback prospect. From the Texans to the Panthers to the Colts (as suggested by Todd McShay of ESPN), many teams are keeping a close eye on him (coltswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/25/todd-mcshay-will-levis-indianapolis-colts-buzz-very-real/). And with his draft stock continuing to rise, it’s likely that he will be one of the most talked-about players during the draft.
