NFL scouts throughout the country are hopping from game to game this fall to glean information ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Unlike last season, the 2023 NFL Draft will feature some elite options at quarterback. Alabama's Bryce Young and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud are in the mix to go No. 1 overall.

"I would be lying if I said it wasn’t a goal of mine," Stroud said on  The Pivot  podcast about going No. 1. "I remember my pops when he was around, I swear, I have pictures I used to wear 'first round, first draft pick' on my shirt but at the time, it was basketball. But I remember having that vision. It’s coming to fruition.

"The reason why I might be the No. 1 pick won’t be because of my play. If you go into the locker room and ask my guys, ‘How is he as a leader? How is he with y’all?' I think that’s way bigger than football. If I can get their respect off the field, they going to fight for me on the field. I look at Joe Burrow, how his grind, how much of a dude he was. I talk to (LSU coach Ed Orgeron) at the Super Bowl, and I was like, ‘Coach I have to win a (National Championship).’ His voice is crazy, I couldn’t understand all of what he was saying, but he was like, ‘Leadership. Joe was a leader.’ That’s not just leading on the field, it’s leading by example, being vocal, calling dudes out, holding dudes accountable. If I can do those things, we can do everything we want to do. If we win and we do everything want to do, everybody will get to who where they want to go. Everybody eats."

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CBS Sports circled one prospect for each NFL team to monitor throughout the 2022 campaign: 

It turns out Bryce Young is good. The Alabama quarterback is trying to do the nearly impossible and win the Heisman Trophy for the second year in a row. Atlanta has a huge hole at quarterback. Third-rounder Desmond Ridder could be a good piece down the road, but passing up on Young would be silly. The Falcons could surround Young with two former top-10 picks in TE Kyle Pitts and WR Drake London.

ARIZONA CARDINALS: DEVON WITHERSPOON, CB, ILLINOIS

The Arizona secondary is a complete nightmare right now, but Witherspoon is another Illinois defensive back with many NFL traits. Witherspoon can drop a hammer in run coverage, and Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters is not afraid to give Witherspoon the toughest assignments. Illinois has quietly developed multiple defensive backs that have made 53-man rosters –– Nate Hobbs (Las Vegas), Tony Adams (New York Jets) and Kerby Joseph (Detroit). Witherspoon is up next.

Johnston is one of the best receivers in the country, and Baltimore is in desperate need of a big, strong vertical target to help out star tight end Mark Andrews and budding wideout Rashod Bateman. Johnston averages 19.1 yards per catch throughout his fabulous career.

BUFFALO BILLS: JORDAN BATTLE, S, ALABAMA

The Bills' secondary is super talented, but Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde are already in their 30s. Battle has turned into an integral part of the Alabama defense and would be an immediate plug-and-play option.

The Carolina Panthers have completely revamped its defense under Matt Rhule. Adding a vicious playmaker like To'oTo'o seems like a match made in heaven. The former top-50 prospect has more than lived up to the hype.

CHICAGO BEARS: PETER SKORONSKI, OL, NORTHWESTERN

Skoronski was one of the best recruits Northwestern has ever landed in the recruiting-rankings era. He might go down as one of the best players Northwestern will ever have. The Bears are looking for an anchor on the offensive line to protect Justin Fields. Skoronski's grandfather, Bob, was a Hall of Fame offensive lineman and Super Bowl Champion for the Green Bay Packers. Chicago would hope Skornoski follows in those footsteps.

Cincinnati could be in the market to buff up Joe Burrow's weapons. The presence of Ja'Marr Chase, Joe Mixon and Tee Higgins could allow Mayer to flash his all-around brilliance. Mayer was a 5-star prospect in the Class of 2020, and he's transformed into one of Notre Dame's best players.

DALLAS COWBOYS: SIAKI IKA, DT, BAYLOR

Ika is a mountain of a man who can stuff the run and wreak havoc on opposing offensive lines. The LSU transfer has turned into a star for Dave Aranda's Baylor defense.

Betting on Clemson wide receivers to turn into NFL difference-makers has been profitable. Ngata could be the next great Tigers wideout. Cleveland needs to add more playmakers on the outside to get the most out of Deshaun Watson, so being in the mix for a wideout like Ngata would make plenty of sense.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: DARRELL LUTER JR., CB, SOUTH ALABAMA

Luter had the second lowest completion percentage against as the primary defender (24.5%) among defensive backs with at least 250 coverage snaps, according to TruMedia. Indianapolis is itching to find its next young, rising cornerback.

Noah Sewell was the No. 13 overall prospect in the Class of 2020. The five-star recruit is the younger brother of Detroit Lions' first-round pick Penei Sewell. The Oregon star has the mold of a do-it-all linebacker with terrific speed that he uses in coverage and to chase down ball-handlers.

GREEN BAY PACKERS: SAM LAPORTA, TE, IOWA

Iowa tight ends may not have put up huge numbers for the Hawkeyes, but they usually turn into very productive pieces in the NFL. LaPorta could be a nice fit in the Green Bay offense, especially with the injury concerns for Robert Tonyan.

Levis is one of the biggest risers. The former Penn State backup has turned into the heart and soul of the Kentucky offense. Levis has a booming arm, and he projects to be a nasty runner, but there are still questions about his long-term fit in the NFL. Detroit has a fantastic, young offensive line to go along with some really good young playmakers that could get the most out of Levis.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: JALEN CARTER, DT, GEORGIA

The Jaguars used the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft on Georgia star DL Travon Walker, so doubling down with Carter would emphasize that Jacksonville is going to dominate the trenches in 2023 and beyond. Carter is an absolute freak who was another five-star prospect in the Class of 2020.

Anderson is the best defensive player in the country right now, and you could argue he's the best overall player in college football. If the Texans secure the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, it might be hard for the defensive-minded Lovie Smith to pass on a talent like Anderson. 

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: RAKIM JARRETT, WR, MARYLAND

Jarrett is another former five-star recruit with a ridiculous combination of size and speed. He'd be a tantalizing addition to a Kansas City wide receiver room that is largely unproven behind JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Campbell has been well taught by Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker who is widely regarded as one of the elite defensive minds in college football. Las Vegas' defense has been a mess, especially at linebacker. Campbell could fill the gaping hole.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: CARTER WARREN, OT, PITTSBURGH

The Chargers have really invested a lot of draft capital into the offensive line which makes sense with all the elite pass-rushers in the AFC West. Justin Herbert being protected by Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson and Warren for the next decade would be a big win.

Torrence is an absolute mauler. The Louisiana transfer has been right at home in the SEC, and he'd be a seamless fit in Sean McVay's offensive line.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS: CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ, CB, OREGON

The Vikings are in dire need of a long-term answer at cornerback. Gonzalez is all of 6-foot-2 with great speed, and he gets to learn under new Oregon coach Dan Lanning who helped a bunch of Georgia defensive backs turn into NFL draft picks.

Miami's offensive line is anything but a known commodity. New coach Mike McDaniel wants to be able to run the ball efficiently, and Robinson has the quickness to be a road-grater down the road.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: ELI RICKS, CB, ALABAMA

The Bill Belichick-Nick Saban duo could be at it again. Ricks is an LSU transfer who could be an elite, versatile weapon in coverage. Ricks was a five-star recruit in the Class of 2020.

Gilbert was a blue-chip prospect who is fighting for playing time in Georgia's loaded tight end room. The Saints are in dire need of a big weapon in the red zone. The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Gilbert could be that game-changer.

NEW YORK GIANTS: KELEE RINGO, CB, GEORGIA

Ringo earned fame when he sealed Georgia's win over Alabama in the National Championship game with a big pick-6. The former five-star has elite speed and is a fantastic playmaker.

Simpson was one of the jewels of Clemson's star-studded Class of 2020, and he's turned into a huge part of the Tigers' vicious defense. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound linebacker is yoked and would fill a big position of need in the Jets' defense.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: GARRETT WILLIAMS, CB, SYRACUSE

Philadelphia's secondary is talented, but a lot of the biggest names (Darius Slay, James Bradberry, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson) may not be in the long-term plans. Williams profiles as a strong fit in Philadelphia's zone-heavy defense.

The Steelers offensive line has really held the franchise back. Drafting QB Kenny Pickett in the first round to replace Ben Roethlisberger was a risky move with the offensive line in this much disarray. But Jones, another former five-star recruit, is an absolute beast who is only getting better.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: ELI COX, C, KENTUCKY

The 49ers' interior offensive line struggled in the season-opening loss to the Chicago Bears, but Cox could help fix some of those issues. Cox has transformed from a three-star recruit into a legitimate NFL prospect thanks to Mark Stoops' elite player development program.

Stroud is just special. If Seattle gets one of Young or Stroud, the organization will be in good shape for the years to come. Stroud's arm talent is off the charts, and he's a fantastic leader with maturity beyond his years.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: JESTIN JACOBS, LB, IOWA

Tabbing Jacobs to replace Lavonte David could be wise. A Jacobs-Devin White linebacker duo would be nasty for the Buccanneers.

"According to TruMedia, (Beebe) allowed just eight pressures on 348 pass-blocking snaps last season. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is viewed as one of the more physical coaches in the league so his interest in the lineman should be high," CBS Sports' Josh Edwards writes.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS; KYU BLU KELLY, CB, STANFORD

Washington's need for help in the secondary is well documented, but Kelly could be a sneaky under-the-radar addition due to his ability to fit into the zone-heavy scheme. The 6-foot-1, 188-pound cornerback led the Pac-12 with 12 passes defended in 2021. 

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