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NFL Draft 2023: Who are the top five ranked quarterbacks?

NFL Draft 2023: Who are the top five ranked quarterbacks?DAZN

The one position which generates the most attention at any NFL Draft event is the quarterback. 

Fans will often find that the best college QBs will go very early in the first round as franchises look to bring fresh blood to their offenses. 

2023 is no different with a number of notable college QB talents hoping to be off the board early in Kansas City. 

DAZN takes a look at which QBs are believed to be the top five available in this year's NFL Draft. 

1. Bryce Young (Alabama)

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Many are expecting Bryce Young to be a Carolina Panther come the first pick of this year's NFL Draft and at the age of 21, the team clearly see him as a future star for their team. 

Young leaves Alabama second in college history when it comes to passing yards (8,356 yards) and touchdowns (80) despite only being the starter for two years, and these are figures to take notice of. 

However, there will be concerns over Young's physical attributes, most notably his height which is 5' 10" and if drafted, would become the smallest QB to be picked in the history of the NFL Draft. 

2. C.J. Stroud (Ohio State)

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C.J. is the most accurate QB in this draft class with a 69.3% completion rate and is a player who can throw passes to all areas of the field. 

This impressive arm is also backed by solid frame and impressive mobility which at 21-years-old is rare. 

The only downside to his game is his reluctance to scramble at Ohio State, if Stroud is to become an NFL, this is definitely an area of his game which will need improving with it being a fundamental element when it comes to being successful under centre in the NFL. 

3. Anthony Richardson (Florida)

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Anthony Richardson by far has the least QB experience in this draft starting just 13 college games, but there are many reasons as to why NFL scouts are excited. 

Boasting a rocket of an arm, and a blend of speed, power and mobility, he already has the building blocks to become a modern NFL QB, but there areas which need improving. 

Richardson's accuracy is huge concern, at 54.7% he ranks lower than the other top prospects in this year's class. 

4. Will Levis (Kentucky)

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Will Levis comes into this year's draft as a must-watch QB prospect after two impressive two years at Kentucky. 

His dual-threat game has been likened to Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen and is considered to be the one player ready for the NFL.

However, while this dual-threat is a clear strength, throwing downfield is where Levis struggles, and he sometimes shows a lack of awareness when in possession and often is the wrong end of big hits. 

5. Hendon Hooker (Tennessee)

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After joining Tennessee from Virginia Tech, Hendon Hooker become the most efficient QB in the States and made the Volunteers a legitimate SEC contender once more. 

Over time his accuracy and awareness has improved at a stedy rate, and his ability to attack all areas of the field at 6' 4" and 218lbs coupled with impressive speed means he will have no trouble when it comes to the scramble. 

The above may make for positive reading for Hooker's potential, but the start of his NFL career is likely to be a frustrating one as he will start his NFL rookie season on the Physically Unable to Perform list after tearing the ACL in his left knee last November. 

With several months of recovery still to be completed, teams maybe reluctant to acquire Hooker's services if they can't get him into their offenses straightaway.