On April 27, when the first night of the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, chances are, we’ll see the Carolina Panthers select a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick. Despite recent reports suggesting otherwise, most anticipate the Houston Texans to promptly follow by picking a QB with the second overall pick just minutes later.

After the Panthers and Texans likely aim for their QB of the future, the Arizona Cardinals, who hold the third overall pick, could very well try and trade down in an attempt to secure more long-term assets. If so, any team moving up to the third pick would likely be doing so for a QB, trying to catapult ahead of the Indianapolis Colts, who also appear locked in on securing a potential face of the franchise under center.