NFL Draft 2023: 5 worst picks of the primary spherical

The primary spherical of the 2023 NFL Draft is within the books. These 5 picks had been so unhealthy that the GMs who made them ought to request a do-over.

The NFL Draft was definitely wild this yr as uncertainty reigned over the occasion for days. The primary-round noticed loads of trades and shocking moves, however not everybody was up for the task of constructing sturdy picks to enhance their franchises.

Whereas draft evening reactions to picks are undoubtedly manner too early, let’s have some enjoyable and focus on 5 picks that undoubtedly shouldn’t have been made. Let’s begin within the Prime 10 as Atlanta made a curious alternative.

2023 NFL Draft: 5 worst picks of the primary spherical

The Atlanta Falcons added a luxurious within the NFL Draft, Bijan Robinson (No. 8)

There was loads of buzz within the pre-draft course of that Bijan Robinson may very well be a particular participant who may go contained in the Prime 10. Operating backs are undervalued within the fashionable NFL and Robinson is a novel expertise who may put a contender excessive, which is why many mocks had him going to the Philadelphia Eagles at 10.

The Falcons could have been studying these mocks and took Robinson at No. 8, including a really gifted participant to their offense alongside latest Prime 10 picks at tight finish (Kyle Pitts) and large receiver (Drake London). The issue is that Atlanta already had a stable working sport and had a litany of different wants, together with just about the whole lot on the defensive aspect of the ball.

This isn’t a knock on Robinson, who needs to be an excellent NFL working again and can be an incredible slot in Arthur Smith’s system. The difficulty is that Robinson is a luxurious choose for the Falcons, who opted to purchase a Cadillac when the roof of their home was leaking and the plumbing must get fastened.