The 2023 NFL draft was the 88th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2023 season. The draft was held outside of Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, from April 27–29, 2023.
Crowd during the draft
Draft stage area
Tight end Sam LaPorta, drafted 34th overall by the Detroit Lions broke several Lions franchise records
Wide Receiver Puka Nacua drafted 177th overall by the Los Angeles Rams broke the record for most receiving yards and receptions in a season for a rookie.
The 2023 NFL season was the 104th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season began on September 7, 2023, with defending Super Bowl LVII champion Kansas City losing to Detroit in the NFL Kickoff Game, and ended on January 7, 2024.
Josh Harris led a group that bought the Washington Commanders from Daniel Snyder for $6.05 billion.