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The NFL Draft is one of the most compelling events on the sports calendar, as football fans eagerly await the chance to see which college stars will be selected to join the ranks of their favorite teams. For those looking to add a little extra excitement into the mix, betting on the NFL Draft provides ample opportunities to cash in on the action!

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The 2023 NFL Draft will take place in the downtown area surrounding Union Station Kansas City on April 27-29. As always, there are plenty of intriguing storylines to follow, from the top quarterback prospects vying to be the first overall pick to the deep pool of talented defensive players available.

For bettors, the event offers a unique opportunity to put their football knowledge to the test. With a wide range of NFL Draft odds available at Bovada Sportsbook, there’s no shortage of ways to get in on the excitement of draft night.

To help you get ready for the 2023 NFL Draft, let’s take a look at some of the top betting markets for this year’s event. With the help of some expert analysis, savvy bettors can gain an edge over the competition and cash in on the biggest night of the NFL offseason!

2023 NFL Draft Betting Odds

First Defensive Player Selected

They say defense wins championships, so you can be sure there will be a lot of attention paid to the first defensive player taken off the board during the 2023 NFL Draft. This year’s draft class is loaded with talented players on the defensive side of the ball, including several blue-chip prospects at defensive line and linebacker.

The current betting favorite to be the first defensive player selected is Will Anderson. The linebacker is coming off a strong career at Alabama and could be one of the safest picks in the entire draft. Another player that has a chance of being the first defensive player drafted is Tyree Wilson, as the Texas Tech edge rusher has a high-motor and can take over games all by himself. You may also want to consider Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who was considered a top-5 talent before off-field issues hurt his draft stock.

2023 NFL Draft Odds – First Defensive Player Selected
Will Anderson -450Tyree Wilson +500Jalen Carter +550
Devon Witherspoon +3000Christian Gonzalez +4000Joey Porter Jr. +10000
Lukas Van Ness +10000Myles Murphy +10000Brian Branch +15000
Bryan Breese +15000Nolan Smith +15000Eli Ricks +20000
Kelee Ringo +20000Will McDonald IV +20000 

First Wide Receiver Selected

As long as the NFL continues to be geared towards the passing game, the drafting of elite wide receivers will remain an important piece of the puzzle for most teams. The 2023 NFL Draft class features a number of top-tier receivers and you can bet on which will be the first one selected at Bovada Sportsbook. The current betting favorite is Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who has been a dominant possession slot receiver at Ohio State.

NFL teams in need of pass catchers will also take a good hard look at Zay Flowers, a slot receiver from Boston College. Flowers may be undersized but has a quick first step and excellent hands. There’s also USC wide receiver Jordan Addison, who posted a 4.49 40-Yard Dash at the combine and possesses elite athleticism for the position.

2023 NFL Draft Odds – First Wide Receiver Selected
Jaxon Smith-Njigba -275Zay Flowers +325Jordan Addison +750
Quentin Johnston +800Jalin Hyatt +3000Kayshan Boutte +10000
Josh Downs +12500Rashee Rice +20000Rome Odunze +20000
Xavier Hutchinson +20000  

First Cornerback Selected

As Sauce Gardner showed last season with the New York Jets, selecting a shutdown corner in the draft is the quickest way to turn a defense around. The 2023 NFL Draft class features some very appealing options at cornerback, with the top two betting options being Devon Witherspoon and Christian Gonzalez.

Witherspoon was a consensus All-American this past year at Illinois. He also won the Tatum-Woodson award as the best defensive back in the country and has the potential to be a lockdown corner at the next level. Gonzalez played for Colorado before transferring to Oregon for the 2022 season, earning all-conference honors in the Pac-12. The young corner stands 6’1” and 197-pounds while posting a sub-4.4 in the 40-Yard Dash at the combine, giving him a desired blend of size and speed.

2023 NFL Draft Odds – First Cornerback Selected
Devon Witherspoon -250Christian Gonzalez +190Joe Porter Jr. +3000
Brian Branch +4000Deonte Banks +5000Kelee Ringo +5000
Cameron Smith +7500Emmanuel Forbes +7500Alex Austin +10000
DJ Turner +10000Eli Ricks +10000Jaylen Jones +10000
Tyrique Stevenson +10000Clark Phillips III +20000Garrett Williams +20000
Julius Brents +20000Kyu Blu Kello +20000Tre’vius Hodges-Tomlinson +20000

First Offensive Lineman Selected

Another position that receives a lot of attention during draft is offensive lineman. These big guys may not get much time in the spotlight during the season, but NFL executives understand that a good offense starts with a strong front line. The betting market for first offensive lineman selected appears to be a two-horse race between Paris Johnson Jr. and Peter Skoronski.

Johnson played both RG and LT during his time at Ohio State. Measuring in at a massive 6’6” and 313-pounds, this player has the strength and physical attributes needed to play tackle in the NFL. Skoronski isn’t far behind at 6’4” and 313-pounds, with the Northwestern tackle being named college football’s top offensive lineman and First-Team All-Conference in 2022.

2023 NFL Draft Odds – First Offensive Lineman Selected
Paris Jonhson Jr. -115Peter Skoronski +105Darnell Wright +600
Broderick Jones +700Anton Harrison +4000Dawand Jones +8000
O’Cyrus Torrence +8000John Michael Schmitz +10000Steve Avila +10000
Cody Maunch +12500Jaelyn Duncan +15000Joe Tippman +15000
Matthew Bergeron +150000  

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