NFL Draft 2023: A Quarterback-less Second Round
Saints select quarterback Tyler Shough while Shedeur Sanders' draft prospect remains open
Boy, the 2023 NFL Draft sure threw us a curveball - or should I say a Hail Mary? You guessed it! Not a single quarterback was drafted in the second round.
While Shedeur Sanders' draft stock continued to dive, the New Orleans Saints snatched up Louisville's Tyler Shough at pick 40 overall. After seven seasons in college, plagued by injuries, Shough finally got his chance to shine with the Cardinals last season, tossing for 3,195 yards and 23 TDs.
With Derek Carr's shoulder injury casting doubt on his future, the Saints might be looking at Shough as their next QB1. Spencer Rattler threw for 1,317 yards last season in seven games for New Orleans, but his 0-6 record as a starter wasn't enough to convince them.
In the first round, we saw Miami's Cam Ward (drafted by the Titans) and Ole Miss's Jaxson Dart (selected by the Giants) snatch up the QB spots. Defensive linemen were the real stars in the second round, with nine picks, followed by five defensive backs, five offensive linemen, and three running backs.
Cleveland bagged two of the top five picks in the second round with UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger and Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins. Other interesting selections include Quinshon Judkins, the first running back picked (by the Browns), and LSU tight end Mason Taylor, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor (drafted by the Jets).
So, there you have it! The second round of the 2023 NFL Draft came and went without the call of a quarterback. Guess we'll just have to wait and see who steps up to be the next big star!
- Despite a quarterback-less second round in the 2023 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected Louisville's Tyler Shough, a potential solution for Derek Carr's injury-induced uncertainty.
- In a season riddled with injuries, Shough, who played college football for seven years, showcased his skills last season, recording 3,195 yards and 23 touchdowns with the Cardinals.
- With Spencer Rattler's 0-6 record as a starter for New Orleans not impressing the team, Shough could potentially grab the QB1 spot.
- In the first round, Miami's Cam Ward and Ole Miss's Jaxson Dart were the chosen quarterbacks, while defensive linemen were the highlight of the second round with nine picks.
- The Cleveland Browns, who secured two of the top five picks in the second round, drafted UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger and Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins.
- Other intriguing selections included Quinshon Judkins, the first running back picked, and LSU tight end Mason Taylor, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, drafted by the Jets.
- Despite a quarterback-less second round, the NFL Draft served up some exciting picks, leaving fans eager to see who will emerge as the next big American football star.
- The 676th pick in NFL Draft 2023, an unforgettable number for sports enthusiasts, signifies another chapter in the ongoing saga of sports analysis and predictions.
- As the football season approaches, transferring quarterbacks and rookies will vie for a spot on their respective teams, adding a touch of 'ole' mystery and unpredictability to the game of American football.
