On the first night of the 2023 NFL Draft, former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis experienced a disappointing setback as he slipped out of the first round. Levis had been projected in some mock drafts as the draft’s first overall pick, but for unknown reasons, his stock plummeted. According to a report by CBS Sports, one of the reasons for Levis’ draft slide may have been a toe injury he played through during most of the 2022 season. However, despite the setback, there is still optimism that Levis will find a home in the NFL.
In fact, USA Today recently reported that the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots are potential team fits for the quarterback. While Levis is still waiting for a team to call his name, he received a classy tweet from New York Jets star Sauce Gardner, who offered some uplifting words of encouragement for the draft prospect.
Despite the disappointing turn of events on the first night of the NFL Draft, Levis has a lot to be proud of. The Kentucky quarterback played through turf toe for much of the 2022 season, but still earned an impressive 90.6 overall grade when healthy, as reported by PFF. Additionally, Levis’ sister, Kelley, was the star of the NFL Draft’s green room on the first night, drawing attention from the media and fans alike.
Looking ahead to the second night of the 2023 NFL Draft, there is speculation that Levis could still be selected by a team such as the Las Vegas Raiders, who made a surprising pick at No. 7 in the first round. Regardless of where he ends up, it is clear that Levis has the talent and determination to make an impact in the NFL.
